Villa Rica News & Views - December 2012

VOL. 5, NO. 12

Restaurants • Events • Medical Guide • Local Yellow Pages • Arts • Sports • & SO MUCH MORE!

VILLA RICANEWS & VIEWS

DECEMBER 2012 | WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM

Photography by Erin Bentley (left), Andy Petty (top right), Shayla Hunter (bottom right)

CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY GUIDE - PAGES 45 - 53

please see the NEW Patient OFFER on pg. 5

For some strange reason, it seems relatively easy for our society to forget about Jesus. It makes no sense, but it appears to be true. When you consider the Merry Xmas references and the subtle change from Christmas Holiday to The Holiday Sea-son, maybe the forgetfulness is on purpose. C-h-r-i-s-t, 6 letters replaced with 1 X. It took 1 stripe to cleanse the world of sin, and now that world dismisses 5 letters and a flawless life for expedience?

We should celebrate the Savior, not tolerate Him. Christians should get back to the house of God. I know there are hypo-crites in church, but they are at work too, but the people boy-cotting church still go to work. Oh, it’s that money thing, well it ought to be that Jesus thing. After all, He provided the job, the skill to do the job and the blessing the income provides. And oh yeah, He also provided the power of His forgiveness, an avail-able tool for each Believer. Through forgiveness, the hypocrites can be forgiven.

The church should celebrate Jesus more than on December 25th, but throughout the entire year. Remember, He is coming back! And He does want us to be ready for His return. One of the best ways to prepare for Christ’s return is to think about how our actions correspond to His word. For example, when we walk in pretense, truth is denied its power to liberate. In other words, a Christian by confession should look like Jesus in reflection. His perfection is given to us, therefore our righ-teousness is not in play. His love is extended to us, therefore, our doing it just right does not count. Until we get free from the shackles of religious teaching, we will not be able to truly celebrate.

Our celebration of Jesus’ greatness should actually come easy in the light of His accomplishments. As the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, we are protected from all enemies. As the Lamb of God, our sins are forgiven. As the Wonderful-Counselor, we marvel at His works and benefit from His wisdom. As the Prince of Peace, our lives can finally settle down despite the opposition. How could we possibly forget Jesus when He is all of that? The answer is quite simple. We get so distracted by the issues we think about, that we forget that He is the answer to our problems.

Celebrating Jesus should be easy! He loves our soul, took our punishment, liberated us from Satan who hates us and left us in charge of the decision whether to accept or reject His sac-rifice. This is why praise should be easy, not because the music is good, but because He is good. This is why worship should be normal to ALL Christians, because our older Brother laid down His perfect life for imperfect us. The ease with which we give thanks, honor and pay homage to Him, should be so strong that the “X’s” which replaced His name at Christmas, now “X” out the desires we have that displease Him.

It’s easy to celebrate Jesus when we simply think, which leads me to believe some of us just don’t think, right. What-ever we think about most, grows. If Christ is not thought about often, something else is growing in us. If we want 2013 to be better than 2012, we will have to change what we think about. One way to accomplish this is to pray in the Spirit for one hour

a day. Find the gaps in your day and pray. Pray on your way to or from work. Pray first thing in the morning, or at lunch. This level of intimacy will increase our interest in the things that please Him. Consistently reading the Word has a similar effect. Either way, let’s think, pray and celebrate our Lord and Savior. Let’s think about Him more today that we did yesterday, and progressively each day until He dominates our thinking. Once Jesus occupies the highest place, our lives will change, our life will improve and our Celebration will be without end! This Christmas, let’s Celebrate Jesus! See you at church!

2 Villa Rica News & Views December 2012

FOUNDER & PUBLISHERTim Collins

OPERATIONS MANAGERCynthia Keith

EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTORLindsey Robbins

ADVERTISING DESIGNCynthia Keith | Lindsey Robbins

Tim Collins

ADVERTISING SALES MANAGERJoe Keith

ADVERTISING SALESJohn Grey | Tim Collins

Jason Robbins

www.newsandviewsusa.com

(678) 840-8604

P.O. Box 7162Douglasville, GA 30154

Fax: (678) [email protected]

This magazine is dedicatedto the Glory of God.

May everything we do asa company and individually bring honor to His name.

The opinions expressed by contributing writ-ers are not necessarily that of the editor, the publisher or of Villa Rica News & Views. The publisher reserves the right to reject any ad-vertising or free submissions at his discre-tion. The publisher also reserves the right to edit submissions for space, grammar or to conform with the content of the magazine. No part of this magazine may be reproduced

without prior consent of the publisher.

ContentsEvents 4 - 10Events throughout the month listed chronologically plus a list of events that take place every week

Restaurant Guide 11 - 15A complete restaurant directory sorted alphabetically

Travel 16

Health & Beauty 17

Real Estate 18Real estate directory + real estate sales report

Class i f ieds 19 Local for sale and help wanted classifieds

Arts & Entertainment 20 - 22 Concerts, art news, plus find out how you can take our next cover photo!

Senior Liv ing 24Melissa Murphy explores ‘Nursing Homes and the Holidays’

Community 25

Money & Finance 26 - 27

Church 28 - 29A complete church directory and local church news

Vi l la Rica Wi ldcats 30

Pets 31Adorable pet pictures and pet related news

Marriage & Family 34 - 37Welcome new residents, wedding & engagement announcements and Kerry Patuka delves into the ‘Family Connection’

Medical Guide & Di rectory 38 - 44A complete Medical Guide & Directory including everyphysician and practice in and near Villa Rica

Hol iday Guide 45 - 53A Guide to Holiday Events in and around Villa Rica.

Yel low Pages 57 - 64Find local businesses easily and quickly using this local directory.

MemberDOUGLAS COUNTY & CARROLL COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

GA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPARTNER IN EDUCATIONDOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS

A+BBB RATING

Full Lab & X-ray Onsite EKGChildhood & Adult Illnesses LacerationsFractures Sports, Work, Home Injuries

Physical Exams (School, Sports, Insurance)Worker’s Compensation Blood Pressure Management

Cholesterol ManagementDiabetes Management Gynecological/Pap

Drug Screens

9390 The Landing DriveDouglasville, GA 30135

Professional Lease Space AvailableTel. 770.947.1112

Most Insurance acceptedat Primary Care copays

Acworth

3540 Cobb Parkway, NW Acworth, GA 30101


North Cobb Pkwy.

Mars Hill Rd.

Wal-Mart

3827 Jimmy Lee Smith ParkwayHiram, GA 30141Tel. 770.222.8900

Hiram

Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy. (Hwy. 278)

Dallas Hwy. (Hwy. 120)

Hwy. 92

DouglasvilleI-20

Arbor PlaceM

all

Chapel Hill Rd.

Arbor Place Blvd.

The Landing Dr.

Target

Open 7 days, 9am to 9pmNo Appointment Necessary

(Professional Lease Space Available - Douglasville & Acworth)

Family Practice/Primary CareMinor Emergency

Post events on our website at www.newsandviewsusa.com

West Georgia Asperger Support Group meets monthly! You are invited to join a group for ages 18 and up with Asperger’s. They meet monthly to socialize and have fun! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and informal setting. Call for date and time. Cyndie Collins, 678.840.5307

12/01-21: The Carrollton Artist Guild’s annual Small Packages Holiday Show exhibit will run through December 21. Running concurrently with the “Small Packages” show will be “Adamson Square,” which will be held in the Roush Gallery. Renee Fitts, Gallery Coordinator, 770.838.1083. See article on page 45.

12/01: John Berry will be in concert at Mill Town Music Hall at 7pm. Mill Town Music Hall, milltownmusichall.com, 770.537.6455

12/01: Meet at The Mill at 7:30pm to welcome Santa and the Christmas hol-

iday season. There will be live performances of festive Christmas carols and dance performances by Michelle’s Academy of Dance and South-ern Dance Precision. Local businesses will provide complementary hot chocolate and treats for tasting in their shops and at The Mill. The grand finale’ is the lighting of the city’s spectacular Christmas tree. villarica.org

12/02: The Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church presents their Christmas concert ‘Tonight’ at 11am. 40 Flat Rock Road

12/02: First Baptist Church Villa Rica’s Senior Adult Choir presents ‘Beautiful Star’ at 10:15am. 1483 West Highway 78, 770.459.5138

12/03: Book Writers Critique Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 6pm to 7:30pm. The group is for published and un-published book writers only. For new member information and meeting location contact Book Writers at [email protected].

12/04: The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation meets at Plantation Country Club at 11:45am. Russ or Mary Sarner, 770.832.8850

12/04: The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc., will present its 26th “A Family Christmas Concert” at 8pm. Douglas County High School, 770.920.1662, wadcs.org. See article on page 46.

12/06: The MOMS Club® of Villa Rica meets at Fullerville Baptist Church, located at 423 Old Town Road in Villa Rica, at 10am the first Thursday of every month. Serving the Bremen, Carrollton, Temple and Villa Rica areas of West Georgia, the MOMS Club® plans a monthly calendar for moms and their children. [email protected]

12/06: Ashbrook Village presents a Night of Cider and Lights featuring the Parade of Trees. from 6pm to 7:30pm. Local sponsors will provide a parade of Christmas trees. Santa Claus will also be on hand. 75 Herrell

Road, 770.459.8061. See ad on page 52.

12/06: Villa Rica Masonic Lodge #584 PHA meets the first and third Thurs-day of each month on Thomas Dorsey Drive across from Mt. Prospect Baptist Church at 7:30pm. All brothers who wish to attend must have proper credentials before admittance into the lodge. villaricalodge.org

Events

4 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Local Events

12/07: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department will hold a dance

for seniors at 7:30pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center and Sports Complex. Hazel Roberts, 770.459.3670

12/07-09: Lithia Springs United Methodist Church will host its 20th An-nual “How Far to Bethlehem?” from 7pm to 9pm nightly. It is a free drive-thru Christmas Pageant. Observe 11 scenes from Gabriel’s announcement to the manger scene. 3711 Temple Street, Lithia Springs. See article on page 48.

12/07: The Chamber Singers will host their annual Christmas concert at 8pm at the First United Methodist Church. Carol Emerson will accompany the Chamber Singers. All Chamber Singers concerts are free of charge and open to the public. See article on page 48.

12/07: The City of Douglasville is proud to bring you Magic on Main Street

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Go to O’Neal Plaza after the parade for caroling, hot chocolate, and candy canes. In addition, children can visit and take a photo with Santa.

12/08: Girl Scout Troop 7984 will host a Holiday Bizarre at Powell Park in the Community Building from 10am to 3pm. This will give Girl Scouts a chance to see business types, get experience with working with the community and make new friends while enjoying Christmas cheer.

12/08: Join Deer Lick Park for A Deer Lick Park Christmas. Festivities and entertainment include live reindeer and sleigh, arts & crafts, musical groups, one mile “Jingle Jog” fun run/walk, Rudolph’s Dine & Dash Din-er, candy cane hunts (divided by age group), a visit by Santa & Mrs. Clause, float rides and the tree lighting. Deer Lick Park, 770.920.7129

12/09: First Baptist Church Villa Rica’s Children’s Choir presents their Christmas musical at 6pm. 1483 West Highway 78, 770.459.5138

12/10: The Carrollton Artist Guild meets at the Carrollton Cultural Art Center in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7pm for workshops or speakers. Membership is $25/$35 annually. CAG promotes community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and offers educational, mentoring and marketing opportunities for artists. carroll-tonartguild.com, 770.838.1083

12/10: Concord Missionary Baptist Church will offer free food for those in need from 10am to 1pm. 3376 Harmony Road, Temple

12/10: West Georgia Shutterbugs meet at 6:30pm at the Neva Lomason Memorial Library (710 Rome Street) in Carrollton. wgshutterbugs.org

12/11: The Paulding Singles Club gets together the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Ryan’s in Hiram. The club is for those 45 and over and single. Elaine, [email protected], 678.330.8592

12/11: The Christian Community Orchestra will present their free Family Christmas Concert at Central Baptist Church at 7:30pm. There is never a charge for concerts and no offering is taken. 5811 Central Church Road, 770.942.3381. See article on page 48

12/12: Fruit Of My Womb, a support group for individuals, or families who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, premature births, still birth, and infant death, or for those who have experienced infertility after their pregnancy loss meets at 7pm at 1836 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway in the Conference room. 770.783.9552


12/12: The Haymakers Square Dance Club will host a Square Dance at

the Temple Senior Center (280 Rome Street, Temple) from 7pm until

9:30pm. Admission is $5. James Windom, 770.834.8127

12/12: The Life’s Star Project is sponsoring Moms on the Move, a commu-

nity based support group where insights on motherhood, child rearing,

relationships, and other topics of interest to teen moms are shared. It is

held at Storage Xxtra, 1836 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway. Mrs. Jackson,

678.382.5489

12/12: The Paulding County Writers’ Group meets at 6pm at the Starbucks

inside of Target in Hiram. They welcome anyone interested in writing. It

is best to contact them to ensure that no meeting changes have taken

place. [email protected]

12/13-14: The Cultural Arts Center presents a Douglasville holiday tradi-

tion – the Empty Bowls Holiday Luncheon. There will be two seatings each

day (11am and 1pm). The cost is $12 per person ($10 CAC members).

All proceeds benefit The Food Pantry. The Empty Bowls project began

in 1990 and has become a nationwide initiative. Cultural Arts Center,

8652 Campbellton Street, artsdouglas.org

12/12: The Villa Rica Golden City Lions Club meets at noon at The Olive

Tree Restaurant in downtown Villa Rica. Suzanne Zoda, 678.596.5614,

e-clubhouse.org/sites/villaricagc

12/13: The Paulding Photography Club meets the second and fourth

Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas. paulding-

photographyclub.org, [email protected]

12/13: The Sweetwater Camera Club meets. Beginner, intermediate and advanced image-makers are encouraged to attend. They a wide variety of interesting and informative lectures, monthly field trips, exhibits and photo contests. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the meeting begins at 7pm at the Hunter Park Community Center in Douglasville. sweetwatercc.org

12/13: The Villa Rica Lions Club meets at 6:30pm at The Olive Tree in Villa Rica. Kinney Taylor, 770.309.4534, villaricaga.lionwap.org

12/13: Carrollton High School Performing Arts presents ‘A Merry Olde

Madrigal Dinner’ at the WPA Center at 590 North Cliff Street in Carrollton. Tickets are $15 and will be available through December 3rd. Tickets will be not be sold at the door. Full tables of eight guests may be reserved. 770.834.2116

12/14: Prime Time Dance will be held from 7pm to 10pm at the Paulding County Community Center in Dallas (54 Industrial Way) for ages 40 and up. The cost is $5 at the door. Outside food is welcome. 770.443.8873

12/14: Cascade United Toastmasters Club meets at 9:30am. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and commu-nication skills. Cascadeunited.freetoasthost.com, John Davis, [email protected]

12/14: T.A. Productions presents “Raise the Praise” from 7:30pm to 12am. An evening filled with a live band, comedians, singers, musicians, and more, the event takes place at Larger than Life Ministries (8019 Durelee Lane, Douglasville).

12/15: Victorious Ladies of Virtue, an Interdenominational Women’s Minis-


Local Events WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 9

try whose vision is to encourage, enlighten and empower, meets every

3rd Saturday at 11am at Contemporary Church, 1831 Carrollton Villa

Rica Hwy in Villa Rica. victoriousladies.org, 770-597-8258

12/16: The Children’s Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church pres-

ents their Christmas musical ‘A Rockin’ Royal Christmas’ at 6pm. 40 Flat

Rock Road

12/16: First Baptist Church Villa Rica’s Celebration Choir presents ‘The

Name…Jesus’ at 6pm. 1483 West Highway 78, 770.459.5138

12/17: The Haymakers Square Dance Club will host a Square Dance at

the Temple Senior Center (280 Rome Street, Temple) from 7pm until

9:30pm. Admission is $5. James Windom, 770.834.8127

12/17: The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation meets at Plantation Country

Club at 11:45am. Russ or Mary Sarner, 770.832.8850

12/17: Book Writers Critique Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of

the month from 6pm to 7:30pm. The group is for published and un-

published book writers only. For new member information and meeting

location contact Book Writers at [email protected].

12/20: Carroll County Tea Party hosts public meetings on the third Thurs-

day of the month at 7pm at the Stallings Community Center, 118 S.

White Street, Carrollton. [email protected], facebook.com/

CCTPA, 770.668.4942

12/20: Villa Rica Masonic Lodge #584 PHA meets the first and third Thurs-

day of each month on Thomas Dorsey Drive across from Mt. Prospect

Baptist Church at 7:30pm. All brothers who wish to attend must have

proper credentials before admittance into the lodge. villaricalodge.org

12/20: Cross & Crown (Carrollton Chapter of Christian Motorcyclists As-

sociation) will hold their monthly meeting at Iron Horse at 7pm. A prayer

meeting will precede the event at 6pm. Cindy Pitts, 770.286.9123

12/21: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department will hold a dance

for seniors at 7:30pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center and Sports Complex.

Hazel Roberts, 770.459.3670

12/24: The regular meeting of the Carrollton Chapter of AARP will be held

at the Carrollton Senior Center, 220 West Avenue, Carrollton, at 2pm.

Roberta Brown, 770.214.1525

12/24: Christmas Eve

12/25: Merry Christmas!

12/27: The Compassionate Friends of West Georgia chapter #2306, sup-

porting families after a child dies, meets at 7pm at Villa Rica Church

of God, 93 Harlan Lane Road. Crystal, 404.803.6569, tcfwestgeorgia@

gmail.com

12/27: The Paulding Photography Club meets the second and fourth

Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas. paulding-

photographyclub.org, [email protected]

12/27: The Villa Rica Lions Club meets at 6:30pm at The Olive Tree in Villa

Rica. Kinney Taylor, 770.309.4534, villaricaga.lionwap.org

Hosting a Local Event?E-mail it to [email protected]

MondaysFREE ADULT IMPROV CLASSES, ages 17 & up, 7:15pm to 9:15pm, free. Cyndie, 770.783.9828

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS at 11:45am each Monday (except holidays) at the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center.

TEAM TRIVIA is held at Johnny’s Pizza.

TExAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT at Cinema Tavern at 7:30pm.

WEST GEORGIA COIN CLUB meets at 7pm at the Carroll County Recreation Administration Building, www.westgacoinclub.com.

TuEsdaysBOY SCOUTS TROOP 108 meets at the Scout Hut located next to Villa Rica Elementary School at 7pm.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 1828 meets at 7pm at First Baptist Villa Rica. [email protected], 678.873.8380

CUB SCOUT PACK 1828 meets at 7pm at

First Baptist Villa Rica. [email protected], 770.880.9235

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at Saint Andrew Methodist Church in Carrollton at 6pm. Bob, 770.834.2751

TEEN CLUB meets at 5pm at 1836 Villa Rica-Carrollton Highway, Suite 103. 770.832.3404

VILLA RICA B2B meets at 8am at The Olive Tree, 150 Stone Street. [email protected]

WEdnEsdaysSTORY AND ACTIVITY TIME (Little Listeners) is held for preschoolers at the Villa Rica Public Library at 10am and 11am.

THursdaysAPA 8 BALL LEAGUE at Stix at 7pm.

CUB SCOUT PACK 282 meets at 7pm at Wes-tHills Church. 770.783.9735

DOUGLASVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET, 3pm to 7pm, O’Neal Plaza, Downtown Douglasville

STORY AND ACTIVITY TIME (After School Adventure) is held for children of all ages at the Villa Rica Public Library at 4pm.

TEAM TRIVIA is held at Cinema Tavern.

TEEN CLUB meets at 5pm at 1836 Villa Rica-Carrollton Highway, Suite 103. 770.832.3404

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY weight loss support group meets at 7pm at Villa Rica Church of God. 404.561.1999, www.tops.org

FridaysBINGO at Ashbrook Village at 1pm. Tani, 770.459.8061

CELEBRATE RECOVERY at Ephesus Baptist Church at 7pm. Dinner & childcrare provided.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Cinema Tavern.

STORY AND ACTIVITY TIME is held for in-fants through three-year-olds at the Villa Rica Public Library at 10am and 11am.

saTurdaysLIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Cinema Tavern.

weekly events


your neighborhood pizzeria

2000 Mirror Lake Boulevard Villa RicaLocated in the Publix Shopping Center at Mirror Lake

(678) 840-5111 johnnyspizza.comHours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. 11am-11pm, Sat. 12pm-11pm, Sun. 12pm-10pm

FOOSPECIALTBALL SPECIAL

Villa Rica Location Only. With this coupon.Not valid with any other offers or prior

purchases. Exp. 12/31/12. vrnv

NEW - GLUTEN FREE PIZZA AVAILABLE

FREEMEDIUM 1-TOPPING PIZZAwith the purchase of any large

specialty pizza at the regular price.

20% OFFAny Purchase

Villa Rica Location Only. Dine-in only. With this coupon. Not valid with any

other offers or prior purchases.Exp. 12/31/12. vrnv

NowServingWINGS!

Arby’s - 122 Hwy 61 Conn........................770.459.2440 BIG CHIC FRIED CHICKEN

600 Hwy 61...........................................770.459.0008Blue Brick Restaurant

215 S Carroll Rd................................678.941.3443BojaNGlEs’ Famous CHICKEN & BIsCuIts

750 Highway 61.................................…770.459.5624(Please See Our Ad on This Page)

Burger King584 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy............770.456.7469

CaFE 4:13 - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........770.459.4474(Please See Our Ad on Page 14)

Captain D’s - 203 Cooley Dr.....................678.840.8000Carroll Food Mart

725 Sandhill-Hulett Rd.......................770.832.2061Casa sol mExICaN REstauRaNt

955 W Bankhead Hwy.........................770.456.0040(Please See Our Ad on )

Chat & Choo 130 W Montgomery St........................770.456.2699

Chick-Fil-A - 85 Commerce Dr.................770.459.5792Chillerz Frozen Yogurt

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........................770.783.9518China Wok - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........770.459.9585

4813 Ridge Rd Dgl..............................678.391.0062Cinema Tavern

200 W Montgomery St.........................770.459.4771Domino’s Pizza

594 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770.456.8750Dunkin Donuts Express - 95 Liberty Rd...770.456.9941El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

634 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..............770.459.2170El Tacomiendo - 451 W Bankhead Hwy..678.840.5886

El Tio Mexican Restaurant110 Hwy 61 Conn................................770.459.8921

EvaN’s BaRBECuE342 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770.459.5543

(Please See Our Ad on Page 14)Fairfield Plantation Golf & Country Club

7500 Monticello Dr...............................770.836.1112Fiesta Azteca - 4813 Ridge Rd Dgl..........678.838.1840Gabe’s Downtown

104 W Montgomery St.....................770.456.6026GC Feathers Wings and Things

883 W. Bankhead Hwy......................770.459.4996Godfather’s Pizza - 95 Liberty Rd.............770.459.1518Gulf Seafood Market

339 W Bankhead Hwy........................770.459.4488Hardee’s-161 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy....770.459.0969Iron Horse Station

9366 Hwy 78 East..............................770.459.9992J&B Buffalo Style Wings, Inc

828 Newnan Rd Crrlltn......................770.830.7088joHNNy’s NEw yoRK stylE PIzza

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................678.840.5111(Please See Our Ad on This Page)

Jones Barbecue - 78 Wythe Way.............770.562.4387Kentucky Fried Chicken

126 Hwy 61 Conn..............................770.459.2611Kong Long - 82 Hwy 61 Conn...................770.456.9661La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill

7951 Villa Rica Hwy….......................770.459.8044La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................770.456.6161Lin’s Garden Chinese & Japanese Cuisine

737 W Bankhead Hwy.........................770.456.4646

Little Caesars - 7951 Villa Rica Hwy.........770.456.0992

LOS COWBOY’S MExICAN RESTAuRANT113 Main St.......................................770.456.2291(Please See Our Ad on Page 13)

M&J Home Cooking Inc. Country Buffet1111 Bankhead Hwy Crltn.................770.830.0860

Martin’s - 1100 W Bankhead Hwy.............770.456.0065McDonald’s

2480 Mirror Lake Blvd...........................770.456.2652116 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770.459.2128

MiZu Restaurant7951 Villa Rica Hwy..............................770.456.9191

mR Pj’s BuFFalo wINGs153 Tri County Plaza............................770.459.2828(Please See Our Ad on Page 13)

O’Charley’s - 921 S Carroll Rd..................770.456.4245olIvE tREE tHE - 150 Stone St............770.456.6456Papa John’s Pizza

596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..............770.456.8886

Pizza Hut - 189 Hwy 61............................770.459.1041Red Burrito-161 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.770.459.0969Romero’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza

664 W Bankhead Hwy.........................770.459.8400Ruby’s Restaurant & Bakery

814 W Bankhead Hwy..........................770.459.5501Ryan’s - 1156 Bankhead Hwy Crltn..........770.836.8887sam & RosCo’s

7450 Douglas Blvd Dgl.........................770.949.1195(Please See Our Ad on Page 15)

Station 1 Hot Wing Cafe118 Hwy 61 Connector........................770.456.6343

stIx BaR & GRIll660 W Bankhead Hwy..........................770.456.1616(Please See Our Ad on Page 12)

Subway - 95 Liberty Rd............................770.459.69192000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................770.459.0036114 Hwy 61 Conn................................770.459.8059600 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..............770.456.46393960 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy............770.830.7823

Sumo Steak & Sushi2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................678.840.8581

tRaDING Post CaFE664 W Bankhead Hwy........................770.456.4221

(Please See Our Ad on Page 15)Villa Rica Diner

749 W Bankhead Hwy.........................770.456.0082Waffle House -138 Connors Rd...............770.459.9974

197 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.............770.459.1332592 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.............770.459.9392

Wendy’s - 186 Hwy 61 Conn....................770.459.8133Wings Citi Cafe

2502 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........678.796.9464

Zaxby’s - 200 Cooley Dr...........................770.456.8568

dining Guide WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 11

12 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS dining Guide

Professional Pool Players Own and Operate Stix Bar & Grill in Villa Rica

did you know that three of the top 10 women’s bil-liards players in the world live in Villa rica? That’s right, professional pool players Monica Webb (top left), Helena Thornfeldt (top middle) and Line Kjorsvik (top right) from Norway can be found in Villa Rica running their 6,000-square-foot Stix Bar & Grill, when they are not traveling the world playing in the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s Classic Tour. You have probably seen them on ESPN competing to bring national and world titles to Georgia.

Villa Rica native and Lithia Springs High School graduate Monica Webb and Sweden native Helena Thornfeldt dreamed for many years of combining their passion for pool with a place where every-one from all walks of life could hang out in a safe, relaxed and com-fortable atmosphere. In early 2008, Webb and Thornfeldt began looking for the right space for their dream business project. They began to purchase TVs, kitchen and bar equipment and gather the sports memorabilia collected by them over the years of their career. They bought booths, stools and anything else they could find to keep their project within budget. “It was really tedious,” said Webb, “But it was the best way to get good prices on equipment and furni-ture, and we saved a ton of money.”

As stars on the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s Clas-sic Tour, Webb and Thornfeldt had visited more than their fair share of billiard clubs across the country. They knew what they liked, and what they didn’t. They saw successful clubs, and they saw clubs that were not operated or managed very well.

“Whenever we were in another room, we talked to the owners,” said Webb, the WPBA’s #1 ranked player at the time. “We asked a lot of questions about overhead and keeping costs down. We got tours, walked their kitchens, checked out their bars, studied the lay-

outs and took lots of notes. We called everyone we knew for advice. We didn’t want to make any mistakes.”

Stix opened in 2009 and it features ten Diamond Professional ta-bles. Bar counters interwoven in the playing area were custom built to match the pool tables. Not surprisingly, Webb and Thornfeldt run APA leagues on the billiards side of STIX as well as a restaurant and sports bar haven with large TVs everywhere.

Pool is only part of the package at Stix. The custom bar seats 35 and has 15 taps, and the room boasts 13 flat screen TVs, as well as a large projection TV. Stix also offers live music on week-ends. The room is decorated with numerous pool artist Linda Pault’s RT9 paintings, as well as blown-up pool photos. Stix also features a 900-square-foot kitchen complete with a pizza oven. Thornfeldt oversees the kitchen, which serves an array of menu items with weekly specials from her own personal recipe book which reflects her culinary training back home in Sweden.

“The business and keeping up with our ranking here in America and tours world-wide can be exhausting, so we brought in Line Kjorsvik to focus on giving pool lessons and help to continue to build interest in our APA leagues and pool in general within our com-munity. She has been a huge help with that and it’s great for me to train with someone with her experience and a degree in Sports Psy-chology. I need all the help with the mental stuff I can get!” laughs Monica.

When all was said and done, this combination equaled a suc-cess awarding them the third best new poolroom in the world by Bil-liards Digest Magazine. It proudly sits in our area of West Georgia.

“If you get into what you know and love, it’s hard to go wrong,” concluded Thornfeldt.


Cheeseburger, Fries & Drink - $6.49Philly Steak, Fries & Drink - $6.7910 Wings & Drink - $7.8910 Wings & Fries & Drink - $9.29 10 Wings & Fries - $7.89

Philly Cheese Steaks,Burgers, Fish,

Sandwiches, Salads, Grilled Chicken Subs,

Gyros, Fried Pickles &So Much More!

Mon. - Thurs.11am to 9pm

Fri. 11am to 10pmSat. 12pm to 10pmSun. 12pm to 8pm

We are not affiliated with any other Mr. P.J.’s restaurant

Mild, Light Medium, Medium, Hot, XHot,

911 Hot, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Pepper,

Jerk, Parmesan, Honey, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard,

Teriyaki, Spicy BBQ, Spicy Teriyaki,

Garlic Pepper Parmesan,

Lemon Pepper Parmesan, Honey Lemon Pepper,

Lemon Pepper Teriyaki, Plain, Spicy Honey,

Spicy Honey Garlic, Garlic Pepper BBQ,

Spicy Lemon Pepper,

Sweet Heat, Spicy Ranch, Spicy Parmesan Ranch,

Lime Pepper, Spicy Lime Pepper,

Garlic, BBQ Teriyaki,

Spicy Honey Mustard

rEsTauranTs THaTdELiVEr

Domino’s Pizza - 594 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........................................770.456.8750

Gabe’s Downtown - 104 W Montgomery St..................................................770.456.6026

GC Southern Wings and Things - 883 W. Bankhead Hwy...........................770.459.4996

Papa John’s Pizza - 596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy......................................770.456.8886

Pizza Hut - 180 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.....................................................770.459.1041

Ladies of Life on the Word Church

RESTAURANT REVIEWBy Sheila Massey, Ladies of Life on the Word Church

The Ladies of Life on the Word Church hold their monthly meet-ings at one of the local restaurants in the Carroll-ton, Villa Rica and even in Douglasville areas. Our meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. We want to give a review of the restau-

rant we visited along with the topic we discussed that night. On Thursday, October 4th at 7 o’clock we met at The Olive Tree Restaurant in Villa Rica. We met the greeter who was very pleasant, that seated us at table suitable for our party. As everyone arrived we looked over the menu that was moderately priced. We each gave our order for tea or water to the very pleasant waitress. She brought our drinks, rolls and salad then took our food orders. We prayed before we ate the salad and rolls. Everyone enjoyed the rolls. They were fresh and well seasoned with garlic butter. The salad came in large bowls - one with the house dressing and the other with a house made ranch dressing. They both were very good. The meals of pasta, lasagna and manicotti arrived. Everyone enjoyed their meals as we discussed the importance of forgiveness.

Each one gave their views of the importance to forgive, giving examples from the scriptures. We discussed that if we walk in the love of God, when someone does something to us to hurt us, God takes that offense personally. We are to pray for that person that God will help that individual realize how much they hurt us and ask God to help us forgive. We discussed that if this is a repeated of-fense by the same individual, then we can still forgive, we don’t have to put our self in that place to be hurt again by continuing to associate with them.

We had a very pleasant evening as we had serious moments and fun moments. We did a lot of laughing and had a good time. Follow the Life on the Word Church Ladies as we decide were we will meet next month.

The Olive Tree Restaurant is located at 150 Stone Street. For more information, you may call 770.456.6456 or visit www.theolive-

treerestaurants.com.

14 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS dining Guide

Find the links to over 100 local menus and

new restaurant news at www.newsandviewsusa.com

Find out how you can win $100 cash by visiting our website - www.newsandviewsusa.com!

Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant in Villa Rica – My family fre-quents Casa Sol, especially on Sundays after church. The staff is very friendly and they always make sure that we have everything we need and want. They have a great buffet and prices we can af-ford. – Maria Ramos

I really like Bojangles’ chicken and tea! – Pat Reese

I love Evan’s BBQ - great people and great food! – Tiffany Esch

I love Johnny’s Pizza in Villa Rica!!!!! – Pat Reese

Have you ever tried Trading Post Cafe? It’s such a great, local place. They have a very friendly staff and wonderful southern food. I haven’t been to the new location yet but I am hoping to go soon. It’s definitely worth trying if you are tired of the same old stuff. – Misty Sapp

Johnny’s Pizza of Villa Rica has the best pizza ever, as well as a great wait staff! – Nancy Coleman

I enjoy eating at Sam & Rosco’s. They have wonderful food and it’s so nice to go in and relax while enjoying a great meal. – Paula Prewett

Evan’ss BBQ has yummy BBQ and the waitresses are so sweet to my little boy! – Lissa Maynard

Big Chic has the best chicken and the staff is so accommodat-ing. Homemade stuff, but it’s as quick as fast food. – Nancy Cole-man

Cafe 4:13! Cannot wait to try this new place! I love local restau-rants with good southern comfort food, and they look like they have it. I have heard so many good things about them. They are next on my “places to try” list! – Misty Sapp

Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant has great food and great cus-tomer service! – Lissa Maynard

Evan’s BBQ has surprised me with delicious food and great val-ue. Being a Yankee transplant and home cook myself, it has been a challenge to find barbecue that my whole family enjoys. We found it in Evan’s! Our family enjoys it and they have enough room there that we have had nine baseball sports banquet there! A must try place!!! – Melissa Worley

TOGETHER WE WIN ENTRIESMr. PJ’s Buffalo Wings wins Week 11

Pictured: Reader Melissa James with Sue and Sean of Mr. PJ’s Buffalo Wings. Melissa won with the comment, “Mr. PJ’S Buffalo Wings has some of my favorite wings. They have great customer service and are very friendly. Thank you Mr. PJ’S Buffalo Wings!”


Happy Birthdayfrom Sam & Rosco’s

Celebrate your specialday in style, and enjoyany entree from the

menu for free - up to a $17 value!

Dine-in only. Proof of birthday required.One additional dinner must be

purchased at regular price.

7450 Douglas Boulevard, Douglasville | 200 Yards Past Home Depot on the Right770.949.1195 | www.samandroscosrestaurant.com

Open Monday - Saturday 5pm to 10pm for dinner & Monday - Friday 11:30am to 2pm for Lunch

Planning Party for 15 or More?Call Us! $10 per Person!

Includes choice of two entrees, salad, and our famous rolls. No mess, no hassles, and no long day in the kitchen. Carry-out only. Call Sam for a quote at 770.598.1388.

Delivery is available. Call for details.Wine & Dine $49.95

Two entrees from the menu, up to $20 each.One dessert to share. Plus a bottle of House Wine.

This special is valid only through December 30, 2012, and is not valid with theBirthday promotion, Groupon, or any other offers, coupons or specials.

Smoked Salmon BLT

Private Rooms Available for Special OccasionsHoliday Parties • Wedding Receptions

Corporate Parties

Groups of 20 or MoreOnly $20 Per Person

Includes free use of Private Room, Choice of 5 differentmain courses, plus salad, garlic rolls, and soft drink.

Monday - Friday only. Call for Availability and Reservation

Plus Tax & Tip

Submitted by Tracey Snipes, owner, Travel Es-capes, a full service travel agency. 4090 Bank-head Highway, Lithia Springs, 770.732.9434, www.travelescapesinc.com. Open Mon. - Fri. 10am to 5:30pm and Sat. 10am to 2pm.

YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR 2013 - FIND YOURSELF A TRAVEL AGENT

Planning a trip today can be confusing and time consuming. A travel agent not only arranges the various modes

of transportation, but a travel agent also may be able to save you

money with early booking discounts, special fares, hotel deals and

travel advisories. And they can save you time. Instead of spending

your own valuable time researching for hours on the computer, let

your agent do the search for you.

With today’s technology there is so much information at hand for the consumer it can be very confusing. A

professional travel agent can be your personal shopper. Travel

agents can arrange all types of domestic and international

travel, from hotel and resort accommodations to air and ground

transportation, including car rental needs and tour packages. They

can provide assistance with travel insurance protection, passport

and visa applications, other foreign travel requirements.

Travel agents want to establish a long-term relationship with their customer to determine the best fit

for the vacation for their lifestyle, interests and also budget. The

‘cheapest’ is not always the best. You want to have the best value

for your money. Through an on-going and time-consuming process

of familiarization, continuing education and customer feedback,

a good agent becomes a travel expert. They are knowledgeable

about the destinations and can add to your vacation experience

and lessen your headaches and ‘travel surprises’. A travel agent

can advise you on the best times to travel, the best activities and

excursions to experience at your destination, the best destinations

for family travel, or for that romantic adult getaway.

another benefit of using a travel agent is that they “have your back”. If you book on your own, or from one of the

many on-line booking possibilities, you are truly on your own. But, if

you book with a travel agent you have someone who can help you

with any problems that may arise while you’re traveling. They will be

an advocate for you with the travel suppliers, hotels, etc.

How do you find a good travel agent? Choose one like you would a doctor or lawyer. Get

advice from friends and relatives who use an agent they trust. Since

travel choices are personal decisions that reflect individual desires

and lifestyles, you will want to visit or call several travel agencies to

find the one that best suits your needs. Consider everything from

the appearance of the office to the travel agent’s willingness to listen

and answer questions. The best agents want to establish a long-

term relationship with a client, not just make one sale.

TRAVEL CLASSIFIEDSPanama City Beach Condo Vaca-

tion rental by owner. 2 bedroom, sleeps up to 6. Very nice. Directly across from Beach. Daily or weekly rates. 770.356.0432, 770.562.5535, www.gulfvacationrentals.net.

Little river retreats - Centrally

located on Lookout Mountain in

Mentone, these cabins offer a quiet

retreat yet are just minutes from major

attractions. Cabins fully furnished.

Good amenities. Mentone, AL,

256.997.6939, littleriverretreat.com.

Hunting & Fishing. We have been

managing this farm for wildlife for the

past 40 years and we offer you some

great deer, turkey, or quail hunting,

pheasant shoots, or fishing. Call 256.635.6420, lookoutcreekfarm.com.

Bass House and roosters rest.

These cottages, built for two to six,

are the perfect romantic getaways.

Located on Lookout Mountain adjacent

to DeSoto State Park, Mentone,

Alabama, 205.533.6111.

16 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Travel

Health & Fashion WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 17

Six Steps to Surviving Holiday Weight Gain

By Leslie Austin. Leslie has been in the fitness

industry for 16 years as a Personal Trainer and

Fitness Instructor. She is currently employed with

Gold’s Gym in Douglasville. You can reach her at

[email protected]

How can you try to maintain your weight and heart-health during such a tempting time? Here are six tips to surviving the holiday hoop-la this season and seasons to come.1. Get moving

One of the most effective ways to maintain or lose body weight is to engage in regular, sustained exercise. To burn off those extra calories, kick up your exercise. If you exercise for 30 minutes a day, increase it to 45 minutes. If you exercise three times a week, move it up to five times a week.2. aim for seven-a-day

Making sure you eat seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day is a great way to help fill-up your stomach but not your calorie level. When compared to other snack foods like chips, crackers and cookies, gram for gram, fruits and vegetables contain fewer calories and tons more nutrients. 3. Control the risk for temptation

Controlling even the slightest chance of coming in contact with ‘tempting’ foods is one way to effectively reduce your intake. While you won’t be able to control all situations, focus on the many ones you can. For example, do you keep candy or cookies at your desk or workspace? Do you frequent the dining room table or pantry where you store all your holiday goodies? Make a mental note of tempting places and try to control them. 4. Limit to one-a-day

While you can’t control every situation, you can control how much food goes into your mouth. If you are constantly bombarded with holiday parties and displays of desserts or candies you can still effectively help prevent overeating and weight gain. One way is the one-a-day method. Allow yourself one small serving of a cookie or piece of candy each day during the holiday season. Remember that you may have to compensate for it later in the day by reducing your total caloric intake or by burning a few extra calories. 5. always plan ahead – never go to a party hungry

Before you go to a holiday party, eat a healthy snack such as a serving of your favorite fruit, fat-free yogurt or a low-fat, whole grain granola bar. When you arrive at the party, you won’t be craving hors d’oeuvres.6. say no politely

Many times you feel forced to eat foods because people keep putting it in front of you. Learn to say no politely, such as “No thank you, I’ve had enough. Everything was delicious” or “I couldn’t eat another bite. Everything tasted wonderful”.

Personal Trainers CornerDoes Your Hair Need an Intervention?By Audrey Davis-Sivasothy, www.haircarerehab.comFour-step rehab for damaged hair:

1. Chelating your hair: The first step in detoxing hair is the use of chelating shampoo, which is typically clear and lifts stubborn buildup from products and hard water.

2. deep conditioning your hair: After chelating, deep condition. This should be done every seven to 10 days using moisturizing conditioners such as instant and cream-rinse, deep conditioners, protein treatments or leave-in conditioners.

3. Moisturizing your hair: This step adds a layer of leave-on protection. You can use either leave-in conditioner or a dedicated moisturizing product, or both. For thick, dry or curly hair, this step hydrates and adds “slip.” For fine or oily hair, these products should detangle strands while encouraging volume.

4. sealing your hair: This is the last major step in your hair intervention. Sealing with an oil or butter product locks in moisture and solidifies the gains of rehab. It smoothes out the cuticle and keeps hair moisturized for a longer period. Always use sealant on slightly dampened or misted hair.

ApartmentsArbor Bend at Villa Rica

200 Industrial Blvd...................770.459.1740Conners Senior Village

9501 Conners Road, VR............678.840.4929Hickory Falls Apartments

801 Hickory Level Rd...............770.459.2302Preserve At Mirror Lake The

9400 Conners Rd.....................770.459.6400

Wildwood At Villa Rica Apartments540 S Carroll Rd......................770.459.5511

Willow Creek Apartments420 Villa Trace.........................770.459.0747

Home BuildersCamdur Building Group

628 Old Town Rd.....................678.840.4449David Todd Homes.......................678.232.4015Messer Properties..........................770.527.2717Wes Hembree Homes..................770.294.6997

MortgagesBank of America Home Loans......678.939.4460Bank of GA - 588 Hwy 61...........770.459.5717

Mortgages continued

Principal Mortgage Group 402 W Bankhead Hwy.............770.459.9977

MoversAll Out Moving.............................678.988.7686Brothers Moving & Delivery..........404.456.6127Champion Moving Services...........770.296.4556

ALL STAR MOVERS.....................770.577.2142

Reliance Moving...........................770.780.5557

Real Estate Firms & Agents

bETTER hOMES gARdEnS/METRO bROkERS187 Fairfield Rd.......................404.843.2500

Dean Realty-430 W Bankhead Hwy.770.459.4311Express Realty-171 N Bay View Dr..770.459.1979Fairfield Plantation Realty

1602 Lakeview Pkwy..................770.834.7781Kinetic Properties - 228 S Carroll Rd..678.840.4412

RE/MAX United - 503 Main St.......770.456.6000

Donna Agan-WilliamsDirect: 770-856-1549

[email protected]

3400 Chapel Hill Road

678-391-0700

Real Estate Firms & AgentscontinuedPRudEnTiAL gEORgiA REALTy

dOnnA AgAn-WiLLiAMS...770.856.1549(Please See My Ad on This Page)

Roy Dean Realty912 W Bankhead Hwy.............770.456.4721

Skinner Properties329 S Carroll Rd......................770.459.4663

Southern Homes & Land228 W Montgomery St..........770.459.8841

Strickland Realty923 W Bankhead Hwy.............770.459.5771

Sunwest Properties Inc215 W Bankhead Hwy.............770.459.2222

Real Estate AppraisersAccupraise Real Estate Appraisal Service

8412 Grady St.............................770.947.2177Appraisal 1 Services

505 Berry Dr..............................770.834.9334Atlanta West Appraisal Service..........770.949.1686

Real Estate PropertyManagement & RentalsCandor Properties, LLC.....................404.551.6505Carry-On Properties, LLC..................678.890.8784CRS PROPERTiES........................404.428.8304Heritage Home Rentals......................404.452.7713

DVR Properties Inc........................770.456.9441

Lake Tara Townhouse Association III Inc62 Fairfield Rd..........................770.834.5585

26th & North Properties, LLC.........404.647.1702

real Estate directory

18 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS real Estate

SubdiViSiOn AddRESS bEd/bATh PRiCE dAyS On MARkETAshley Highlands 4011 Shaded Oasis Ln 4/2.5 $77,000 86Berkley Park 131 Berkley Dr 3/2 $95,000 134Cedars Glen 25 Cedars Glen Ct 3/2 $52,000 480Fairfield Plantation 1260 Heritage Dr 3/2 $129,900 104Fairfield Plantation 1409 Northgate Dr 3/2 $132,500 52Fairfield Plantation 1426 Northgate Dr 3/2 $47,500 40Fairfield Plantation 3051 Lakeview Pkwy NE 3/2 $99,900 46Fairfield Plantation 5002 Monticello Dr 4/3.5 $185,000 209Fairfield Plantation 5207 Pine Pl 3/3 $299,900 141Fairfield Plantation 7164 Tara Dr 5/3.5 $127,000 91Fairfield Plantation 7247 Confederate Ln 3/2.5 $126,000 32Glen Ridge 245 Glen Ridge Dr 4/2 $58,000 36Hampton Park 630 Point Oak Vw 3/2 $85,500 29Harlan Heights 209 Harlan Heights Rd 3/2 $53,900 223Ledbetter Trace 85 Cliff Ct 4/2 $79,900 7McClendon Meadows 114 Herrell Dr 3/2 $61,500 22Mirror Lake 214 Eagles Flight 4/4 $231,000 11Mirror Lake 2634 Neighborhood Walk 4/2.5 $119,900 23Mirror Lake 3008 Golf Crk 4/2.5 $139,900 49Mirror Lake 313 Hawks Rdg 5/4 $225,000 6None 527 Leslie Dr 3/3.5 $120,000 124None 9955 Ephesus Church Rd 4/2 $65,000 2Paradise Landing 15 Pine Needle Trl 3/2 $53,129 16Southwoods 1052 Creekhead 3/2 $99,000 70Stonehenge 157 Parkway Cir 3/2 $57,000 44Stonehenge 40 Gold Rd 3/2 $25,222 58Townsend Village 227 Alton Cir 3/2.5 $43,000 28Waterton 9760 Moss Pointe Path 3/2 $89,000 143Waterton 9765 Tideview Ct 3/2.5 $95,000 57Weatherstone 211 Millstream Rdg 4/3 $75,900 15Wesley Chase 360 Wesley Chapel Rd 3/2 $31,380 29Wesley Mill 202 Wesley Mill Way 3/2 $75,000 50Whitney Heights 196 Whitney Ln 3/2 $39,000 58

Donna Agan-Williams770.856.1549 • [email protected]

770.856.1549donnawilliams.prudentialga.com

Let me use my experience to work for you.

real Estate sales report The following list of houses SOLD in October of 2012 in the 30180 zip code provided to the readers of the Villa Rica News & Views by donna Agan-Williams, Prudential georgia Realty, 770.856.1549.

www.newsandviewsusa.com

Classifieds WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 19

FREE CLASSIFIEDS POLICY: Villa Rica News & Views offers classifieds of up to 30 words to individuals wishing to sell, find, or give away an item. We also offer free help wanted ads for businesses, except multi-level marketing businesses. Commercial classifieds are $0.50 per word. To send your classified, e-mail it to [email protected].

FOR SALE: Size 10 white, satin,

strapless wedding gown. Has matching

shoulder wrap. Modest embroidery and

pearl beading. $50. Taking up needed

closet space. Ericka, 678.334.1565.

FOR SALE: Tiffany style stained glass

panels. Large rectangles 40”x20”.Ready

to hang vertically or horizontally. Cost

was $500/set of 2 panels. Will sell for

$250 cash. 770.947.3782

FOR SALE: Solid pine dark walnut

stained twin bed with 6 long drawers

built into bottom of bed. Great space

saver! Shelf, headboard, and mattress

included. Very nice. Asking $300.

Debbie, 770.328.2574, thomason4@

bellsouth.net.

FOR SALE: Beautiful sleeper sofa,

queen size, chair and ottoman set with

dark walnut coffee table. Very good

condition. Asking $300 for all. Please

call Tracy at 678.840.4643.

FOR SALE: Workbench/Gardeners

Bench. All wood workbench with

shelf and gardners cut out for mixing

dirt. Measures 30”W X 74”L X 37”H –

Perfect condition. Call 770.947.3287 or

770.789.2805. Asking $125.

FOR SALE: 2004 GMC Savannah Van

(white), very good condition, 121K miles,

tilt, cruise, power windows, shelving

$7,500. 404.310.5196

FOR SALE: 1999 VW Golf, 96,000 miles,

$2,100. Good tires, excellent running

condition, all maintenance records,

exterior good, interior very clean. A/C

valve needs repair. 404.275.7734

FOR SALE: Queen size wrap bed, new,

$150. Night stand with glass top and

matching bed bench, $150 for both.

Wood room divider, $50. Large wall art,

$40/set. 678.838.4551

FOR SALE: Large TV entertainment

center, solid wood Cherry finish. Unit

has 3 base drawers. TV section w/

sliding doors to cover TV. Bevel glass

door section has 4 adjustable shelves

for video or sound equipment. 63 1/2” W

52” H 24” D. TV opening 35” W x 31” H.

$400. 770.459.6476

FOR SALE: Two adjustable beds like

new. One king headboard - Cherrywood,

One dresser with mirror - Cherrywood.

Mattresses like new. $800 OBO. May

have the bedspread and shams.

770.842.6748

FOR SALE: Two burial plots in Sunrise

Memorial Gardens, 2 burial plots and

1 crypt in the garden of truth, lot 22-b

spaces 1-2. Retail is $4000. Will take

$2700. [email protected]

FOR SALE: Brand new McClaren Digital

Home Surround Sound System MT-512

in original packaging, opened only to

check it out. Selling for $400. Call or text

404.694.0663.

FOR SALE: Jamis Quest bicycle,

57cm, $450; Easy Rider sea kayak with

paddles, 17 feet., $500. 678.852.8651

FOR SALE: Set of 4 water glasses, 4

iced tea glasses by Lenox Crystal with

Gold Trim. Never used, great shape.

2 Mikasa crystal long stem candle

holders, 2 champagne glasses. Will sell

all for $200. 770.843.6999

FOR SALE: Stainless steel Kenmore

gas stove, 5 burner cooktop, large

convection oven, warming drawer,

electronic controls, excellent condition,

$400; Sears 10” compound miter saw

with blade, $45. 770.562.3882

FOR SALE: Decorative black aluminum

outdoor gas light/lantern 20” tall x 12”

wide. Comes with 8 feet aluminum post.

Lantern/light retails for $346 (without

the post) at the following website: www.

gaslights.com. $150 firm. 770.862.5543

FOR SALE: Senegal Parrot with free-

standing cage. Unable to keep at

current location. $300. 770.356.5974,

[email protected]

FOR SALE: Beautiful white plus size

wedding dress, size 24. Unaltered. Never worn. Paid $575 asking $350 cash. 678.437.2563

HELP WANTED: Perfect Image Salon & Spa welcomes a Nail Tech and 2 Stylists to join their team. Excellent Opportunities available. Apply in person at 7397 Douglas Boulevard, Suite C, Douglasville (next door to Taco Mac) or send resume to [email protected], 770-944-0484.

HELP WANTED: Start your own Gourmet Coffee Business from home and help us to expand internationally. Call 678.485.9686 for more information.

HELP WANTED: Booth space for rent at salon on Highway 5. Also hiring a nail tech, massage therapist, braider, and aesthetician. Call Nana - 770.942.0885.

WANT CASH FOR YOUR JUNK VEHICLES? We pay $$ and haul same day! Rick’s Recovery & Towing 678.910.8150

WANTED: Four high back kitchen chairs in good condition, 770.949.4709.

WE BUY ALL PROPERTIES. All conditions. All cash! Quick closing. Let us help you. A-1 Property Ventures, www.A1PropertyVenturesSell.com, 678.383.0609

UPCOMING CONCERTS - ATLANTA AREA12/01 So You Think You Can Dance Cobb Energy Centre

12/01 John Berry Mill Town Music Hall

12/03 Morrissey Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

12/04 Mistle Toe Jam 2012 The Tabernacle

12/05 Sum 41 Masquerade

12/08 Brian Setzer Orchestra Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

12/11 Dave Matthews Band The Arena At Gwinnett Center

12/13 Star 94’s Jingle Jam The Arena At Gwinnett Center

12/13 A John Waters Christmas Variety Playhouse

12/15 The Yacht Rock Holiday Special Variety Playhouse

12/17 Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra Gwinnett Performing Center

12/19 Carrie Underwood The Arena At Gwinnett Center

12/20 Celtic Woman Symphony Hall Atlanta

12/28 Pre New Year’s Eve Gospel Celebration Mill Town Music Hall

12/31 Little Big Town Wild Bills

01/10 Guster Variety Playhouse

01/12 Brian Regan Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

01/17 Amy Grant Mill Town Music Hall

01/19 Russell Peters Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

01/20 Bryan Adams Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

01/20 Willie Nelson The Tabernacle

01/23 Justin Bieber Philips Arena

01/25 Yo La Tengo Buckhead Theatre

01/26 Yonder Mountain String Band The Tabernacle01/30 Gaelic Storm Variety Playhouse

01/31 Morrissey Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

02/01 Tribute Quartet, The Isaacs Mill Town Music Hall

02/02 The Isaacs, The Diplomats Mill Town Music Hall

02/03 Turisas Masquerade

02/06 Toro Y Moi Masquerade

02/09 Flogging Molly The Tabernacle

02/19 Jonny Lang Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

20 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS arts & Entertainment

DECEMBER Movie RElEasEsRelease Date: December 14MPAA Rating: PG-13Bilbo Baggins is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

The

Hob

bit

Release Date: December 25MPAA Rating: PG-13Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for de-cades by the ruthless policeman Javert af-ter he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.

Les

Mis

érab

les

Release Date: December 21MPAA Rating: PG-13When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a sin-gle note: “Get Jack Reacher!” So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.

Jack

Rea

cher

Carrollton Artist GuildThe Carrollton Artist Guild meets at the Carrollton Cultural Art

Center in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7pm for workshops

or speakers the second Monday of each month. The November

meeting will be held November 12. Membership is $25/$35 annu-

ally. Carrollton Artist Guild promotes community awareness, un-

derstanding and appreciation of the visual arts and offers educa-

tional, mentoring and marketing opportunities for artists. For more

information, visit www.carrolltonartguild.com or call 770.838.1083.

arts & Entertainment WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 21

Week of December 2Brain Age: Concentration Training (3DS)Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013 (WIIU)EVE Online: Retribution (PC)Family Party (WIIU)Far Cry 3 (PC) (PS3) (X360)Guardians of Middle-Earth (PS3) (X360)Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth (WIIU)Mass Effect (PS3)Rapala Pro Bass Fishing (WIIU)Rise of the Guardians (WIIU)Rosh Online: The Return of Karos (PC)

Week of December 308-Bit Boy (PC) A Boy and His Blob (3DS)AAA: El Videojuego (PSP) (DS)Aban Hawkins (3DS) (WIIU)Action Heroes: Firefighter (DS)Akaneiro: Demon Hunters (PC)Alter Ego (WII)Americana Dawn (PC)Angler’s Club: Ultimate Bass Fishing (DS)Animalz Marine Zoo (DS)Animated (DS)Aquatic Tales (DS) (PC) (WII)Arthur and the Invisibles 2 (DS)ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat (DS)Asphalt: Urban GT 2 (PSP)ATV Revolution (DS)Auditorium (X360)Aztec Treasure Hunt (WII)Baby & Me (WII)Battle Rage: The Robot Wars (PC)Battlefield 3: End Game (PC) (PS3) (X360)Beach Fun Summer Challenge (WII)Blackspace (PC)Blitz & Massive (PC)

Blood Bowl (DS)Bomberman Live: Battlefest (WII)Buku Sudoku (WII)California Games (DS) (PSP) (WII)Charlie Brown’s All-Stars (PSP)Chess Attack (DS)Chess Crusade (DS) (WII)Chronotron II (DS)Chuck E. Cheese’s Kart Racing (WII)Coaster Creator (3DS)Corto Maltese: The Fable of Venice (DS)Dance on Broadway (DS)DancingStage Winx Club (WII)Defenders of Law, Inc. (DS) (PC) (WII)Digimon (WII)Dirty Harry (PS3) (X360)Dishonored: Dunwall City (PC) (PS3) (X360)Divekick (PC)DOFUS - Krosmaster Arena (PC)Dogz 2008 (WII)Dollar Dash (PC) (PS3) (X360)Dragon Master (DS)Dragonology (PC) (WII)Dynasty Warriors VS (3DS)Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable (VITA)Empire Deluxe (DS)Ender’s Game: Battle (DS) (PSP) (WII)Eureka 7 V.1: New Wave (PSP)EyePet Adventures (PSP)Fallout Online (PC)Final Fantasy XIV Online (PS3)Final Furlong (WII)Galactic Command: Excalibur (X360)Game & Wario (WIIU)Gauntlet (DS)Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal (DS)Gorky 21 (PC)Grand Knights History (PSP)

Guitar Hits (PSP)Handball Challenge (PC) (PS3) (X360)Hannah Montana: Pop Star Exclusive (DS)Harker (PS3) (X360)Harvest Festival: All Signs (PC)Hollow (PC)Human Body (DS)Hunter Blade (PC)I-Sing (WII)inSANE (PC) (PS3) (X360)IQ Trainer (DS)Iron Master: Legendary Blacksmith (DS)Joysound (WII)Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2 (WII)Killer Freaks from Outer Space (WIIU) Langrisser Schwarz (PC)Las Vegas Casino Party (WII)Learn Math Advance (DS)Learn Words & Numbers (DS)LEGO City Undercover (WIIU)Lifeless Planet (PC)Little Inferno (PC)Logic Island (DS)London Taxi Rush Hour (PC)Luftrausers (PC)Magna Mundi (PC)Milion’s Star Paradise (DS)Mind Over Matter (DS)Miner Wars 2081 (X360)Mobile Ops: The One Year War (X360)Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze (3DS)My Body Coach 2 (PS3) (WII)My Life Coach (DS)My Personal Diary (DS)My Spanish Coach (WII)Napoleon’s Campaigns II (PC)Naraba: The Labyrinth of Light (PC)Nuclear Rush GEN

Numen: Contest of Heroes (WII)Ocean City Racing (PC)Old Village Simulator 1962 (PC)Once Upon a Time in Japan: Earth (PC)Pang: Magical Michael (DS)Party Crashers (WII)Party Designer (DS)Personal Fitness (DS)Pet Shop (DS)Playmobil Top Agents (DS)Pocoyo Racing (DS) (WII)Pop Town (DS)Powershot Pinball (DS)Prank Your Neighbor (DS)Prank’d (DS)Primordia (PC)Project H.A.M.M.E.R. (WII)Puzzle Agent (WII)Raving Rabbids 4 (WII)RayStorm HD (PS3)Real World Racing (PC)Redwood Falls (PS3)Rooster Hunt (WII)Runaway: A Twist of Fate (DS)S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (PC)Salem: The Crafting MMO (PC)Sarah’s Emergency Room (ALL)SBK-08 Superbike World (DS) (WII)Scribblenauts Unlimited (3DS)Seraphim (PC)Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring (WII)Shrek Smash n’ Crash Racing (WII)Silverfall (PSP)Smart Kids Journey to Adventure (WII)Space Station Tycoon (PSP)Spy-Q (DS)Starbound (PC) State of Emergency 2 (PSP)

DECEMBER VIDEO GAME RELEASES

22 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS arts & Entertainment

By Christine Murdock

By Amanda McClure

By Haley Talton

By Ethan Borchers

By Phyllis Gragg By Christy Brown

WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS!send them to [email protected]

Photography Tip of the Month

Christmas. The actual Christmas meal or party is ob-viously the best part of the day, but there are other photographic opportunities, particularly in the prep-

arations stages of the day. Those include: food preparation, put-ting up decorations, wrapping gifts, kids throwing a tantrum while getting dressed in their Christmas outfits, setting the table. The shots before the event starts are often great because they show everything at its best before all of the hustle and bustle of the day begins.

Paulding Photography ClubThe Paulding Photography Club meets the second and fourth

Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas. Meetings are open to all with an interest in photography – visitors are always welcome. Membership is required to participate in the monthly competition and critique. Their first meeting of each month is a technical or educational program presented by a member of the photographic or art community and competitions are held the at the second meeting of each month. For more information, visit pauldingphotographyclub.org or e-mail [email protected].

Full Lab & X-ray Onsite EKGChildhood & Adult Illnesses LacerationsFractures Sports, Work, Home Injuries

Physical Exams (School, Sports, Insurance)Worker’s Compensation Blood Pressure Management

Cholesterol ManagementDiabetes Management Gynecological/Pap

Drug Screens

9390 The Landing DriveDouglasville, GA 30135


Most Insurance acceptedat Primary Care copays

Acworth

3540 Cobb Parkway, NW Acworth, GA 30101


North Cobb Pkwy.

Mars Hill Rd.

Wal-Mart

3827 Jimmy Lee Smith ParkwayHiram, GA 30141Tel. 770.222.8900

Hiram

Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy. (Hwy. 278)

Dallas Hwy. (Hwy. 120)

Hwy. 92

DouglasvilleI-20

Arbor PlaceM

all

Chapel Hill Rd.

Arbor Place Blvd.

The Landing Dr.

Target

Open 7 days, 9am to 9pmNo Appointment Necessary

(Professional Lease Space Available - Douglasville & Acworth)


By Melissa Murphy. Administrator at Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehab Center, 770-832-8243, [email protected]

i originally wrote this article several years ago. In reading

over it to prepare to write about the holidays and the nursing home, I

still think it is relevant.

The holidays arrive with more haste each year it seems,

and with it, the “busy” season. Many of you, especially those

sEnior LiVinGNursing Homes & the Holidays

We are located just minutes from downtown Carrollton and

less than two miles from Tanner Medical Center, provides

residents of the Carrollton community with a convenient and

hospitable location for receiving post-acute care following

hospitalization or long term care when the time arises.

156 Pine Knoll DriveCarrollton, GA

Phone: (770) 832-8243

WWW.CYPRESSHEALTHCARE.NET

Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For a tour and/or more information please call or go online at...

Pine Knoll offers not only progressive rehabilitation services

and the best in long-term care, but also a comfortable

homelike environment for your loved one to enjoy. We plan

individually for the care provided for your loved one

including some of the services and amenities listed below.

We are located just minutes from downtown Carrollton and

less than two miles from Tanner Medical Center, provides

residents of the Carrollton community with a convenient and

hospitable location for receiving post-acute care following

hospitalization or long term care when the time arises.

156 Pine Knoll DriveCarrollton, GA

Phone: (770) 832-8243

WWW.CYPRESSHEALTHCARE.NET

Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For a tour and/or more information please call or go online at...

Pine Knoll offers not only progressive rehabilitation services

and the best in long-term care, but also a comfortable

homelike environment for your loved one to enjoy. We plan

individually for the care provided for your loved one

including some of the services and amenities listed below.

Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab is located just minutes from downtown Carrollton and less than two miles from Tanner Medical Center. We provide residents of West Georgia and East Alabama with a convenient and hospitable location for subacute rehab, as well as outpatient rehab.

Pine Knoll features its own transportation and dedicated driver for resident outings, the latest in new release DVDs showing daily, wireless internet and a dedicated computer for resident use. In addition, Pine Knoll offers the latest in rehab and wound care techniques. Come for a tour today and meet our friendly staff.

At Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab Center, our mission is to manage illness with skill and compassion and provide peace of mind to residents and families through knowledge and respect of individual choices, while promoting optimum recovery for our residents.

We strive to provide resources for the total health and well being of all people in our care and employment, while recognizing and respecting the individual value of each one.

24 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS senior Living

with families, are doing extra shopping, cooking and school activities, navigating a much more packed schedule than usual.

it has been my observation through my years working in

long-term care that one important thing residents miss is

being “busy”. Think about it. When you are busy, it means you have lots to do and if there is a lot to do, then you must be an important part of something. What if you had nothing to do? What if you were physi-cally unable to do so much as sweep a floor? Would you feel needed or important?

This is what residents in a care setting go through every

day. Residents look back over their lives and remember the days when they, too were busy and hectic and had meals to cook or a job to go to every day and children to raise at home. They were an essential part of their community, their churches, and their civic organizations. They had stuff to do!

in a nursing facility, often the focus of the activity de-

partment is on providing entertainment for residents, and that is a fine idea in general. However, most residents spent their entire lives working, with formal entertainment as a minor bonus. What the elderly need is to feel important, needed. Families can do this by including the elderly in plans for the future, giving them small tasks to do, such as compiling a Christmas card list or a shopping list. Ask for recipes or cooking advice. Have children and grandchildren call them on the phone or visit to ask for advice about school or friendships.

another way to make the elderly feel important and need-

ed is to build time into your schedule to visit. You can take the elderly person out for a meal or just a ride through the country to see the sights. Have them point out landmarks and relay how the landscape has changed through the years. Have schoolchildren interview them for a project, either for a real grade or just for fun. Also, send mail. Mail is a small, inexpensive way to brighten a day and to make someone feel remembered and important. You can check with the Activities De-partment and see what projects may be coming up that you might could volunteer a little time or materials to help with. If you have any musical talent, our residents would love to hear it and it would thrill your loved one as well because they get to “show you off”.

you and your offspring are the fruit of their labors. Seeing you happy and busy and successful means that they were successful in their lives, so remember to thank them and tell them how much you still need their help and guidance. It will make your holiday and theirs much brighter.

Carrollton aarP MeetingThe monthly meeting of the Carrollton Chapter of AARP is held the

third Monday of each month at the Carrollton Senior Center, 220 West Avenue, Carrollton, at 2pm. Call Roberta Brown at 770.214.1525 for more information.

Womb International Ministries Womb International Ministries Outrreach is asking for donations to

feed families that are in need for this coming Thanksgiving and Christ-

mas holidays. 678.398.9501, wombinternational.com

A Gift of LoveA Gift of Love is devoted to helping children. They accept mon-

etary and other donations year-round to fund their programs. They

also could always use a helping hand. Juanita, 770.947.8200, [email protected], a-gift-of-love.org

Pregnancy Resource CenterThe Pregnancy Resource Center Medical Clinic offers help and

hope to women who may be dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. If

you think you might be pregnant, they provide free pregnancy testing.

If you are pregnant, but don’t know where to turn, they can provide a

limited ultrasound, along with information on other free services in-

cluding prenatal and parenting lessons. 770.920.1000, [email protected]

Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaDo you want to make a difference in girls’ lives? You have that op-

portunity as a Girl Scout volunteer. The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

have many opportunities to serve and you don’t have to make a full

time commitment. You can manage your own schedule. There are

many ways you can be involved. www.gsgatl.org, 404.862.8476, [email protected]

Loving Hands MinistryLoving Hands Ministry is a faith-based ministry serving the needs

of people. They accept donations of gently used furniture, clothing,

household goods, etc. Patrons may either purchase items at a frac-

tion of the original value or may receive a donation from Loving Hands

Ministry upon qualifying. Drop by 6768 West Spring Street, Doug-

lasville to pick up a full list of acceptable donations. Their hours for

shopping/donation drop-offs are Monday - Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

770.577.1777

Faith in ActionFaith in Action is a network of churches, ministries, and individu-

als that serve others by picking up and delivering donations of beds,

cribs, sofas, dinette sets, dressers, washers, dryers, refrigerators,

and other items each Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1:30pm

to 5pm. FIA also serves foster children, provides home repairs and

lawn care for seniors, and offers partnership with any Christ confess-

ing ministry in our community. 678.379.3812, gafaithinaction@aol.

com, gafaithinaction.com

Community WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 25

Warm Hands Loving HeartsThe Villa Rica Warm Hands Loving Hearts Committee urgently

needs help this winter. They are looking for new or gently used coats,

gloves, scarves, or hats for school-aged children. You can drop off

donations at Villa Rica City Hall, Lola Salon, A Perfect Petal, ACRA

Printing, Swirls Unique Gifts and Papa John’s.

Anyone with school-age children in need of a coat can call Lola Sa-

lon at 770.456.9444 or make contact through their Facebook page (facebook.com/warmkidsinVR).

26 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Money & Finance

Fitzpatrick Insurance Agency opens in Villa RicaFitzpatrick Insurance Agency, located at 1823 Carrollton Villa Rica

Highway, opened its doors for business and began serving customers

for the first time on November 1st. It may have been their first day as

Fitzpatrick Insurance, but it is not their first time serving residents of West

Georgia. Owner/agent Thom Fitzpatrick has been a licensed insurance

agent in the West Georgia area since 1988. Sales and service specialist

Janet Fitzpatrick Ray has been a licensed insurance agent since 1989.

Owner Thom Fitzpatrick describes his new agency as a local cus-

tomer oriented agency. He states, “We are a part of the community. We

live in Carroll County, worship in Carroll County, educated our children in

Carroll County. In short, our lives are in Carroll County.” He went on to say,

“We care about what happens here and want the best for our neighbors.

We have extensive knowledge of the West Georgia area having been in

the insurance industry here for over 20 years. We represent many fine

companies so that coverage can be tailored to the best fit for you, not the

insurance company. It is our pledge to always put our customers first.”

Fitzpatrick Insurance offers an extensive line of auto and home insur-

ance through several companies. They have policies for most car types

and driving records. Other services include personal umbrella policies,

commercial auto, life insurance, boat insurance, condo insurance, motor-

cycle insurance and renters insurance.

Fitzpatrick Insurance can be reached at 770.459.0772, info@fitzpat-

rickins.com, www.fitzpatrickins.com or facebook.com/fitzpatrickinsur-

ance.

5 Ways to Save Money This Christmas1. Make a list, and narrow it down. Who do you have to buy presents

for? Make a list, because without it you will have a hard time creating a

budget. Only put the essential people on it. Now see if you can narrow it

down a bit.

2. Set a budget, and stick to it. How much can you afford to spend

on Christmas this year, realistically? Don’t put your Christmas shopping

on your credit card if possible - just spend what you can find within your

regular budget or in savings (though it’s not a good idea to deplete your

savings just for gifts).

3. Do an exchange. This can drastically reduce costs, especially if

you have a large family or group of friends or coworkers. Instead of buy-

ing something for everyone, you just have to buy one gift.

4. Make your own gifts. You could make anything — picture frames,

knitted scarves, a digital photo slideshow, a bookshelf, anything you can

learn to make.

5. Just buy for kids. Christmas gifts are really the most fun for kids.

While adults love getting gifts, of course, it’s not as important to them.

Instead, just buy gifts for the kids on your list. The adults will get over it, or

better yet, be happy they don’t have to find room for the stuff they prob-

ably never wanted in the first place.

Help Older Parents Avoid Financial “Scams”Here’s a disturbing statistic: One out of every five Americans over the

age of 65 has been victimized by a financial scheme, according to the

Investor Protection Trust, a nonprofit organization devoted to investor ed-

ucation. If your parents are in this age group, should you be concerned?

And can you help them avoid being “scammed” so that they maintain

control over their finances?

The answer to the first question is “yes” — you should be concerned.

Of course, as the numbers above show, most aging Americans are not

being swindled, which suggests they can take of themselves quite well.

Still, it’s no secret that many fraud schemes target seniors because of

their concentrated wealth and in many cases, trusting nature. And as

much as you’d like to think otherwise, your parents could be susceptible

to rip-off artists.

Fortunately, in regard to the second question above, you can indeed

take steps to help prevent your parents from being fleeced. Here are a

few suggestions:

• Observe their behavior. If you live close to your parents, listen

closely to any new friends, investment deals or sweepstakes they men-

tion during your normal interactions. If you’re in a different city, try to stay

abreast of your parents’ behavior by communicating with them frequently

and by checking in with other family members or friends who have occa-

sion to see your parents.

• Urge them to watch out for suspicious e-mails. You’ve probably

seen them — the e-mails offering to “reward” you with huge amounts of

money if you will only contact such-and-such from a distant country and

then put up a “small” sum to initiate some ill-defined transaction. You

probably “spam” these without a moment’s thought — and you should

urge your parents to do the same. Remind them that any offer that sounds

“too good to be true” is, without question, neither “good” nor “true.”

• Encourage them to further their financial education. Law enforce-

ment agencies, health care professionals and reputable financial servic-

es providers all offer personal financial management programs designed

specifically for seniors. Look for these types of programs in your area,

encourage your parents to attend — and even consider going with them.

• Become familiar with their financial situation. Having a serious

discussion with your parents about their finances may not be easy — but

it’s important. The more you know about their investments, retirement ac-

counts and estate plans, the better prepared you’ll be to respond help-

fully if they mention an action they’re considering taking that, to you, just

doesn’t sound appropriate.

• Suggest professional help. If your parents are already working with

a qualified financial professional, they’re probably less likely to be victim-

ized by fraud than if they were managing their finances on their own. And

it’s a good idea for you to know their financial advisor, and for him or her

to know you, as you may well be involved in your parents’ legacy plan-

ning. But if your parents don’t already have a financial advisor, you may

want to recommend one to them, particularly if it’s someone you already

know and trust.

It’s entirely possible that your parents won’t need any assistance in

avoiding financial scams. But, just in case, be prepared to act on the

above suggestions. Your intervention could help preserve your parent’s

financial independence.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Money & Finance WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 27

Submitted by Kinney Taylor, Edward Jones Financial Advi-

sor, 104 South Carroll Road, 770.459.1785, edwardjones.com

God’s Goodness“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 (NIV)

As we near the holiday season, we need

to take time to remember that we celebrate

Christmas because of God’s goodness. He

sent his son so that we could experience

His love forever. That is truly a reason to be

thankful this Christmas. One way we can manifest the love of God to others

is with random acts of kindness.

My daughter received a random act of kindness the other day at the

airport. She was flying to Dallas to be a part of her best friend’s engage-

ment. She arrived at the airport thinking she was an hour early only to find

out she looked at her return time instead of her departure time. Oops! She

had missed her flight by ten minutes. As she realized her error her mouth

dropped open and her stomach hit the floor. The agent at the counter must

have realized her shock and distress and booked her on the next flight. The

agent was kind and helpful. The best part is she is from Villa Rica! Her ran-

dom act of kindness was a blessing to me. The Christmas season is a great

time to shine the light of Christ through random acts of kindness! Wishing

you a blessed Christmas. Remember to be a blessing to someone as well.

~Missy

Article sponsored by The Discovery Church, a new church next to Walmart & QuikTrip in Villa Rica. To find out more visit www.thediscoverychurch.org or call 404.583.6337.

Church directoryAssembly of the Saints Deliverance

147 Cleghorn St….............…..770.459.8720

Bethany Christian Church

2868 Carrollton.Villa Rica Hwy.770.834.1927

Bethsadia Baptist Church

142 Thomas Dorsey Dr…........770.459.4913

Callie Harbin Baptist Church

885 Mann Rd...........................770.459.6316

Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

210 Old Center Point Rd Crrltn.770.832.8977

Church At Chapelhill Bremen

1031 Alabama Ave...................770.489.5990

Comforter’s Christian Ministries

305 Carrollton Hwy..................770.562.0777

Concord United Methodist Church

4682 South Hickory Level Rd. 770.834.8260

COnTEMPORARy ChuRCh

1839 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..678.480.3849

(Please See Our Ad on Page 29)

Cornerstone Baptist Church

1100 S Van Wert Rd…….........770.459.9082

Covenant Word Ministry

773 Industrial Blvd...................770.456.9084

CROSSROAdS ChuRCh

5960 Stewart Pkwy Dgl.............678.370.0555


diSCOVERy ChuRCh ThE

113 Commons Way..................404.583.6337

(Please See Our Ad on This Page)

Ephesus Baptist Church

8445 Ephesus Church Rd….....770.942.4327

Family Restoration Outreach Ministry

Gold Dust Park Senior Bldg........678.939.7192

FiRST bAPTiST ChuRCh OF ViLLA RiCA

1483 West Bankhead Hwy.......770.459.5138


FiRST PEnTECOSTAL ChuRCh

367 Thomas Dorsey Dr…........770.459.6077

First Presbyterian Church of Villa Rica PCA

519 Main St….................……770.459.5276

First United Methodist Church of Villa Rica

1789 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy.770.459.3067

Flat Rock Baptist Church

961 Flat Rock Rd…..............…770.459.6128

Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church

40 Flat Rock Dr…….................770.459.4242

FREEdOM king MiSSiOn ChuRCh

35 McCurdy Rd..…...................770.456.2023

(Please See Our Ad on This Page)

Full Life Gospel Ministries

120 B Prospector Drive..............404.660.1753

Fullerville Baptist Church

423 Old Town Rd…..................770.459.3977

Grace Cafè Church

1111 Bankhead Hwy Crlltn.......770.686.6338

Happy Valley Baptist Church

605 Main St….....................….770.459.1611

Iglesia Cristiana Monte Olivar

317 Elm Dr................................678.548.7037

Joshua House - 309 Willis Dr…......770.456.1777

kingdOM dOMiniOn ChuRCh

451 West Bankhead Hwy..........678.941.3600


LiFEgATE ChuRCh MiRROR LAkE

501 Permian Way.................…770.459.8653


Macedonia Baptist Church

2000 Dallas Hwy…..................770.459.1027

Midway Church

3915 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...770.832.9605

Mt. Prospect Baptist Church

133 Thomas Dorsey Dr…........770.459.5918

New Bethesda Christian Ministries

214 Edge Rd............................678.680.8581

New Georgia Baptist Church

6092 Mulberry Rock Rd….......770.459.3219

New Mountain Top Baptist Church

7822 Conners Rd….................770.942.6855

Overcomers Christian Center

3193 S Van Wert Rd...............770.459.6221

Peachtree Community Church

87 Blackstock Rd......................770.459.1717

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

1003 Pleasant Grove Church Rd.770.459.5502

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church

119 Thomas Dorsey Dr…........770.459.9568

Powell Chapel United Methodist Church

1296 Flat Rock Rd…........……770.456.1680

PowerLight Kingdom Center.......... 678.689.8841

Spoken Word Evangelistic Church

200B Old Liberty Rd..................770.456.4848

Temple Church of Christ

James & Griffin St. Temple.......770.834.6882

True Life Church

1836 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..404.295.1750

Villa Rica Christian Church

497 Villa Trace….................….770.459.5820

Villa Rica Church of Christ

515 Dallas Hwy…...............….770.459.3478

Villa Rica Church of God

93 Harlan Lane Rd…...............770.459.1610

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

2345 Hwy 101 South…...........770.459.4459

West Russell Street Church of Christ

105 W Russell St……...............770.459.0507

WestHills Church-159 Liberty Rd...770.456.9378

28 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Church

HaVE a LoCaL CHurCHTo add To our dirECTory?Send the name, address and phone number to

submissions@villaricanewsnet

Church WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 29

Keep Your Eyes on the TargetOur youngest grandsons decided to race. An-

thony, the youngest, issued a challenge to Timo-

thy and then took off, giving himself a large head

start in the footrace. They were racing to see who

could touch the fence first and be today’s Fastest

Grandkid. Anthony was rapidly closing in on the

win, sure victory in his grasp, thanks to his blaz-

ing speed and an insurmountable head start. Then he took his eyes off

the fence and turned to see where Timothy was. He ran right into the

fence, still winning but coming pretty close to getting hurt. He escaped

with no injuries and a win, but wearing a smile that said he was happier

about surviving than he was winning. His sheepish grin also looked a

little embarrassed since his slam bang finish was witnessed by several

folks. Unhindered, he ran off to face the next great challenge, hopefully

having learned to keep his eyes on the target.

This month we will engage in some challenges and we could learn

a few things from Anthony. Too many times we lose the race for great

relationships or stronger financial health. The Bible teaches that God

wants us to win and has given us the equipment to do so. Here are

some lessons we can take away from Anthony’s race:

Get a head start. Anthony didn’t wait on Timothy to line up evenly; he

said go and took off. We have an adversary: the devil and the forces of

darkness. Don’t play fair with them-take every advantage Jesus gives

us. Pray. Read the Bible. Surround yourself with godly connections

who can cheer you on. Embrace the work of God’s

Spirit in your life. He will keep you out front with an

insurmountable lead if we simply practice hearing and

obeying His voice.

Next, run hard. Anthony didn’t lollygag around-he gave

it everything he had. One of the reasons we don’t win some

of our contests is because we simply quit trying. We start

strong but finish weak. The distractions of everyday life,

the setbacks, or just a loss of interest derail us from vic-

tory. Just as there is a grace to start, there is a grace to

finish. Give it all you’ve got. My Dad always said, “If it’s

worth doing, it’s worth doing right.”

The last thing we can learn is to keep your eyes on

the target. He was doing well until he turned his attention

from his goal to check out his opposition. Don’t let the ob-

stacles you face become the focus of your attention. The

writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that God has given us

the victory. He then tells us that sometimes it doesn’t look like we’re

winning-that we don’t yet see it. But “we do see Jesus.” He has faced

every test without failing and leads us to victory. Keep your eyes on Him

no matter what’s going on around you. He will get you to the finish line

without running into the fence!Article sponsored by LifeGate Church Mirror Lake, 501 Permian Way.

Pastors Tony & Sheryll Ashmore. Visit www.mylifegatechurch.com or call 770.459.8653.

Reign is ComingReignDown Douglas County 2013 will be a gathering of Christians from

the Douglas County and West Georgia areas for the sole purpose of usher-

ing in the Glory of God through individual and corporate repentance. It is

their vision that in coming to this place of repentance, without selfish mo-

tive, we can then anticipate that God the Father would Reign Down on His

Church, His Kingdom, an awakening of Revival Fire that will demonstrate to

a watching world, His Glory in and through our lives!

Christians from around the county will gather December 29th from 2pm

to 4:30pm in the Downtown Douglasville Conference Center.

ReignDown Douglas County 2013 is presented in part b E.D.G.E. Minis-

tries, The West Georgia Kingdom Network, and The Prayer Center of West

Georgia. For more information visit www.NoSpectators.net/reign.

30 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Homecoming

All photos were taken by Greg Smith, Be Unique Photography, [email protected]

ViLLa riCa WiLdCaTsFinal thoughts on the 2012 season from Villa Rica Head Coach Mike Falleur

We knew going into the 2012 football season that there would be many challenges. The fact that our senior and junior classes were small in numbers meant that a lot of younger players were going to have to step up and play on Fridays with very little Varsity experience. Another of these challenges started with scrimmages. Injuries are a part of football, but it’s even worse when your depth is so thin and forces those young players to have to play all the time. I am proud of our football team. They were very competitive and fought hard in every football game. Had we been able to make a couple of key plays in the Hiram and Rome games, this young football team would have made it to the playoffs.

As we look toward the 2013 football season I see a team that has great potential, one that should be in the hunt for a region title and a state play-off berth. Our job as coaches is to make sure these players are working hard in the classroom as well as in the weight room and preparing themselves for next year. It will be here before you know it. Let’s get ready for a great year of Wildcat Football in 2013!

Pet Pages WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 31

Mac, Taylor Jiles Binx, Jennifer Walker Izzy, Charlie, & Helga, Owens Family Cherry, Orly seale

Want your pet featured here? Send pet’s photo and name to [email protected] Pictures

Ladybug, leslie Nicole Cheyenne, larry & Catherine Max & Romeo, Kristy Sammy, Kirchhof Family

MoJo & Dottie, Gail & Joe Daisy Mae, Cindy Rouse Sadie, angie sherrill Mimi, Clark Family

Pet Care TipBy Cynthia Lanzo, Bark Avenue Salon, 4719-A Carrollton-Villa

Rica Highway, 770.214.8404

During these next couple of weeks everyone, including your four-

legged friends, are going to be busy. Your little Santas will be sniff-

ing presents, chasing ornaments and trying to get those left overs.

Remember, if they can get to something you need to move it. There

will be so many smells to smell, and so many people to greet, so

keep their anxiety under control with love, comfort and their own

private space. Remind Santa to only give pet safe toys and treats.

Don’t be tempted to share any leftovers with them because this is

extremely dangerous. Possible complications include skin allergies

to choking and even death. Instead, give them their own treats.

Keep your four-legged family members safe and happy throughout

the holidays.

Santa knows whose been sleeping...and Santa knows that...

Good Mornings Beginwith a Great Night’s Sleep.lHoliday

homesale Sleep Better... Save Money!

FREERemoval of

OLDGoods

FREERemoval of

OLDGoods FREE

Delivery

FREEDelivery

Save on Our Greatest Flexsteel Leather Group Ever!Mix and Match from Reclining or Stationary Pieces

Save on Sleep SofasSave on Sofas Save on Reclining Sofas

Fantastic savingsthroughout the store.

$599from

Leather-Mate

$299from ®

®

FINANCIAL SERVICES CARD

® ®

FINANCIAL SERVICES CARD

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985

www.sitnsleep.net

NOW ONLY$499

Astor Chaise Rocker Recliner

WhiLe SuppLieS LASt

Lift Chairs

$699from

Save Additionally Up To

Select Queen & King Sets

$129offSeaside

Resort Foam

$699Queen set

King set... $1099

CaribbeanMemory Gel

$999Queen set

King set... $1399

Comfort ChoiceLatex

$2199Queen set

King set... $2899King set... $1499

Savannah Resort Foam

$1099Queen set

MEDIC-EmpressBasic Firm

$299Queen set

$99twin matt.

$149Full matt.

$499King set

CypressExtra Firm Plus

$499Queen set

$349twin set

$449Full set

$699King set

RoyaltyPlush

$349Queen set

$249twin set

$299Full set

$549King set

Memory FoamEuro Top

$599Queen set

$449twin set

$549Full set

$799King set

34 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Marriage & Family

Oakley James RigdwayBorn: October 16, 2012Weight: 7lbs, 1ozParents: Rebecca McElhaney & Chase RidgwayGrandparents: Dennis Dills, Lori & Sam McElhaney

Jackson Jeryl EveridgeBorn: September 15, 2012Weight: 7lbs, 13ozLength: 21.25 inchesParents: Jeff & Amanda EveridgeGrandparents: Dr. G. J. & Paula Everidge, Nan Day & the late Danny Day

Jett Alexander FincherBorn: May 30, 2012Weight: 7lbs, 14ozLength: 19.5 inchesParents: Chris & Alix FincherGrandparents: Kevin & Janet Kersey, Brian & Stacey Fincher, Diane & Gary Shadrix, Horace & WillaDean Wilson

Kynnedi Hope SmithBorn: June 4, 2012Weight: 4lbs, 5ozLength: 16 inchesParents: Casey Smith & Sierra DanielGrandparents: Greg & Melinda Daniel, Regina England

Hudson Kade RatnerBorn: August 30, 2012Weight: 8lbs, 3ozLength: 20 inchesParents: Jeremy & Lisa Ratner Grandparents: Mark & Alana Ratner, Franklin & Trudie Daniel

Blakleigh Addison ElliottBorn: September 16, 2012Weight: 7lbs, 20ozLength: 20 inchesParents: Scott Elliott & Kayla WorthanGrandparents: Dwayne Worthan, Shawn & Paula Campbell, Jim Elliott, Janet Keener

Send your baby announcement to [email protected] NEW RESIDENTS

New Douglasville Downtown Conference CenterOpening Winter 2012-13

The City of Douglasville has the ideal setting for your next event. From weddings, conferences and reunions, to birthday parties and milestone celebrations, we offer a selection of venues to host your event. Whether choosing the existing or newDouglasville Downtown Conference Center, West Pines Golf Club, the Hunter Park Community Center, O'Neal Plaza or the Conference Center Annex, we have the right venue to fit your needs.

Call 678-715-6094 to book your next event with us. Rental rates are available by phone or online at www.visitdouglasville.com.

Host your next event at one of

the many venues offered by the

City of Douglasville!

SPECIAL OFFER!Book your 2013 event at the new

Douglasville Downtown Conference Center now and

receive current Conference Center 2012 rates! Call 678-715-6094

for details.

36 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Marriage & Family

The Family ConnectionHome for the Holidays

By Kerry Patuka, a degreed and certified educa-tor, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5 Minis-tries, a ministry for churches and children’s ministry. [email protected]

When my husband and I were first married, go-ing “home for the holidays” meant packing up and heading back to Pennsylvania. Fam-

ily, friends, food, holiday traditions and the promise of snow called

us there. The memories of Christmases past and the anticipation

of new memories that would be made filled me with holiday hap-

piness. This continued through the first few years of our son’s life.

Sharing these things we knew and loved with him were wonderful.

As he got a little older, “home for the holidays” started to mean some-

thing different to us. It was time to start some new traditions with him at

our home, some of which were reminiscent of traditions from when

we were kids. A couple times, we went home to Pennsylvania the

week after Christmas and then for several years, we made Thanks-

giving the holiday we traveled up north to celebrate. This was the

best of both worlds for a while. We still went home for a holiday and

had holiday traditions here in Georgia too.

Over the next few years, as our son grew, his involvement in Scouts

and sports, as well as his homeschooling, took up more time and

required a deeper commitment on our part. It became more and

more difficult to carve out time to make the long drive to Pennsylva-

nia for Thanksgiving. Flying there and renting a car were stressful

and expensive. (It is the “most traveled” holiday.) So “home for the

holidays” now meant that we would be staying at our home for the

whole holiday season.

Being at our own home didn’t have that same nostalgic ring that pulls at

the heartstrings, but we slowly developed more and more of our own

traditions – things that I look forward to each Thanksgiving, Christ-

mas and New Year. Some are little, silly things. Others are more

meaningful. Sometimes it’s more the attitude and the atmosphere,

than it is an action.

These transitions over the years weren’t always easy. My husband and

I didn’t always agree and compromises had to be made. There were

things we missed. Sometimes things simply didn’t live up to our ex-

pectations and we were disappointed. Just as I have to rely on God

through all of life’s changes, I need to look to Him for guidance and

peace as our “home for the holidays” concept evolves…and we’re

not done yet.

As I think ahead to our son’s teenage years, I want our home and

family to be a place where he wants to be “home for the holidays”. I

want the things we do, to draw from our past, build on the traditions

we’ve developed as a family and also incorporate things that are

important to him.

I ask God to help me remember and cherish the traditions and the holi-

days of the past. I rest in His presence so I can relax, embrace and

enjoy the moments of each holiday season as they happen. I pray

He will prepare my heart and mind for the transitions that will occur,

as our “home for the holidays” concept continues to change.

Just Engaged or Married?Send a picture and brief announcement to

[email protected]’ll place it in for free!

Steve Naczki & Jennifer McClureSteve Naczki and Jennifer Mc-

Clure of Douglasville are excited to announce their upcoming wedding on December 30, 2012. Steve is the son of Bernard and Patricia Naczki and Jennifer is the daughter of Gary McClure and Claudette McClure.

Rodney & Desiree WilliamsRodney and Desiree Williams were

married September 21, 2012 at the Destin Bay House in Destin, Florida.

WEddinG & EnGaGEMEnT announCEMEnTs

Marriage & Family WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 37

Wedding Planning During the HolidaysBy Beverly Clements, The Centre at Arbor Connection, 678.213.3195,

www.thearborconnection.com

I have read many articles about brides that are planning their weddings

during the holiday season. Finding a theme or color scheme is easy. You can also save money on decorations since most locations are already decorated for the season.

But, let’s talk about those brides that are getting married in January,

February, and March. If you are one of those brides, you are probably already dreading this holiday season. You are wondering how to juggle everything. Let’s start with some planning and organizing tips.

1. Buy a calendar! I know you have a calendar app on your phone, you can use it too, but you need a calendar that will allow you to see all of the events in front of you at one time.

2. Make a list of your entire wedding to do’s.3. Make a list of all of your family holiday gatherings. Don’t forget

your fiancé’s family.4. Make a list of your work events.

5. Make a list of your church and social events (holiday parties, special services, volunteering, and etc).

For the events that you have dates and times for, go ahead and put those in your calendar. If you have a set work schedule, put that in your calendar too.

The next item to go into your calendar is a date night. This is one night a week that is just about you and your fiancé. This will help keep your relationship in focus when things start to get hectic.

Now it is time to start inserting the wedding planning items in to your cal-

endar. Look at your checklist - what needs to be done first? Have you booked all of your vendors? Have you made your guest list? Have you printed or sent out your invitations? What are your DIY projects? Do you have vendor meetings that need to be made? Have you picked out your ceremony and reception music? Have you done your tastings for your dinner and cake?

Once you have looked at your list of to-dos, you need to prioritize them. Some items can wait until after the holidays, unless you are getting married at the beginning of 2012.

Now look at the rest of the list find the items that need to be done in the next two months. Make a schedule and give yourself goals.

38 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Medical directory & Guide

dirECTory & GuidEGetting Back in Motion After a Joint Operation

By Dr. Colpini, Tanner Ortho and Spine, www.TannerOrtho.org.People who have any type of surgery may worry about getting back

into shape.

“Your surgeon can tell you what you should be able to do in the

first days, weeks and months following your operation,” said Gregory

Slappey, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Carrollton Or-

thopaedic Clinic. “However, here are some basic recommendations you

can expect for returning to your routine following knee or shoulder sur-

gery.”

Total Knee Replacement. If you’ve had your knee replaced, your

surgeon will likely recommend you start exercising as soon as you can.

The goal: to restore your mobility and strength, with a gradual return to

everyday activities and exercise.

“During your early recovery, your physical therapist may suggest you

exercise 20 to 30 minutes two or three times a day in addition to taking a

30-minute walk,” said Anthony Colpini, MD, a board-certified orthopedic

surgeon with Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic. “You may be asked to do straight leg raises, quadriceps sets, knee-straightening exercises and bed-supported knee bends.”

Shoulder Surgery. Regular exercise following surgery can help re-store normal shoulder motion and flexibility and aid a gradual return to your everyday routine.

Your orthopedic surgeon may suggest you exercise ten to 15 min-utes two or three times a day during your recovery. Depending on the type of surgery, your doctor or therapist may recommend circular pen-dulum, shoulder flexion, supported shoulder rotation or shoulder inter-nal rotation exercises.

Dr. Colpini cautions that recovery from an orthopedic procedure is not instant and can take weeks and even months to regain strength and range of motion.

“Remember, getting back to your normal routine takes time,” he said. “Following your doctor’s orders and being patient are key steps. How-ever, with time and effort, you’ll find yourself much more able to do what you were not able to do before the procedure.”

Medical directory & Guide WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 39

allergyAtlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic

J. Michael Halwig, MD • Keith Lenchner, MDwww.atlantaallergy.com 4645 Timber Ridge Dr Dgl.....770.942.7696

CENTER FOR ALLERGY & ASTHMAEugene S Hurwitz, MDRandy Stoloff, MD • Sonia Kamboj, MDwww.caawg.com 690 Dallas Hwy VR..................770.459.06208901 Stonebridge Blvd..........770.459.0620828 Dixie St Crltn.....................770.836.7987

MD MiNOR EMERGENCY & FAMiLY MEDiCiNE

Christopher Anderson, MDCharles Cooley, MDKenneth Jago, MDTheron Thompson, MDwww.md0911.com 209 Cooley Dr VlaRca..........770.456.0911(Please See Our Ad on Page 38)

Peachtree Allergy & Asthma Clinic PCAriana Buchanan, MDTheodore Lee, MDwww.peachtree.allergy.com 150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn......770.832.1984

Bariatric (Weight Loss/Control)WOMEN’S CARE OF WEST GEORGiA

M. Michelle Vera, MDEric R. Vera, MDwww.wgahs.com 403 Permian Way, Ste A........770.771.5235(Please See Our Ad on Page 39)

Breast CareComprehensive Breast Care Center

Raul G. Zunzunegui, MD, FACSwww.compbreastcare.org 157 Clinic Ave Crltn....................770.812.5886

SuRGiCAL ONCOLOGY OF NORTH GEORGiABarry J Roseman, MD939 Bob Arnold Blvd..............404.841.6262(Please See Our Ad on )

Cardiology (Heart)Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C.

Michael S. Hardee, MDAdam N. Lourie, MDAlfonso E. Rea, MDwww.cvmed.com8954 Hospital Dr Dgl….........770.771.5700

EMORY HEART & vASCuLAR CENTERAngel R. Leon, MD, FACCJohn D. Merlino, MD, FACCAnthony Mirandi, MD, FACP, FACCMartha Haack, NP.Cwww.emoryhealthcare.org705 Dallas Hwy VR Ste 201...404.778.8440

PiEDMONT HEART iNSTiTuTEKetan Desai, MDRajendra Desai, MDDruenell Linton, MDBhagat Reddy, MDAndrew Wickliffe, MDB.A. Smith, MDThomas F. Deering, MD 2145 Slater Mill Rd................678.715.3334308 Carrollton St - Bremen....404.605.2800296 Merchants Sq - Dallas.....678.363.32003825 Medical Park Dr-Austell.770.941.7741

Cardiology continuedTANNER HEART & vASCuLAR SPECiALiSTS

Christopher Arant, MD, FACCOnaje D. Greene, MD, FACC, FASNCShazib N. Khawaja, MD, FACC, FSCAL, FSVMWilliam Rogers, MD, FACC, MAACRajat Jhanjee, MDMujeeb Jan, MDwww.heartandvascularspecialists.org 705 Dixie St, Ste 401 Crrltn...770.836.9326690 Dallas Hwy, Ste 104 VR..770.836.9326204 Allen Mem. Dr. Bremen...770.836.9326

WELLSTAR CARDiOvASCuLARMEDiCiNE, P.C.

Michael S. Hardee, MDAdam N. Lourie, MDAlfonso E. Rea, MDMicah R. Tepper, MDwww.cvmed.com6001 Professional Pkwy...….678.715.5080(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)

West Georgia CardiologyDaniel K. Ng, MD, FACCF. Khan Pohlel, MDCharlie C. Rouse, MD, FACCwww.westgacardiology.com514 W Bankhead Ave VlaRca.770.456.3750100 Professional Place Crltn.770.838.8440

dermatology (skin)Advanced Dermatology

6043 Prestley Mill Rd Dgl.......770.739.7546Carrollton Dermatology Associates

www.carrolltondermatology.com100 Professional Park Crltn....770.834.0818

Dermatology Specialist of West Georgia157 Clinic Avenue Crltn.........770.838.9333

Ear, nose & ThroatBi-County Ear, Nose & Throat, PC

Vivek K. Gupta, MDGregg R. Sachs, DOTerry Shapiro, MD FACSJohn Nino, MD • Shalini Kansal, MDwww.bicountyent.com 6002 Professional Pkwy Dgl....770.949.4200

Carrollton Ear, Nose & Throat PC150 Clinic Avenue Crltn….....770.832.1488

Ear, Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery CenterNeil Persaud, DO, DMD6130 Prestley Mill Rd Dgl......678.838.3903

Villa Rica Ear Nose & ThroatEric Andrist MD • John Burson MDwww.villaricaent.com 705 Dallas Hwy VR...............770.459.0408

EndoscopyWest Georgia Endoscopy Center

160 Clinic Avenue Crltn.........770.834.2225West Metro Endoscopy Center

Jay Garten, MDNeal Osborn, MDwww.atlantagastro.com 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.........678.784.50208855 Hospital Dr Dgl.............678.784.5020

Family & General PracticeCarrollton Family Healthcare

R. Gary Wellborn, MDwww.carrolltonfamilyhealthcare.org523 Dixie St Crltn.......…..…770.832.9593

Center for General Medicine, IncWarlito G. Rollolazo, MD809 W Bankhead Hwy...........770.456.9993

6084 Professional Pkwy., Ste. C(Between the Hospital and the Courthouse)

Douglasville 770-942-1440

Suboxone Treatment

Family Practice continuedCOMPLETE FAMiLY MEDiCiNE

Vance W Boddy, MD6084 Professional Pkwy Dgl..770.942.1440

Manna MedicalKelvin B. Burton, MD305 Carrollton Hwy...............770.562.0777

MD MiNOR EMERGENCY & FAMiLY MEDiCiNE

Christopher Anderson, MDCharles Cooley, MDKenneth Jago, MDTheron Thompson, MDwww.md0911.com 209 Cooley Dr VlaRca..........770.456.0911(Please See Our Ad on Page 38)


Family Practice continuedNew Georgia Family Healthcare

Richard Glass, MDwww.newgafamilyhealthcare.org7869 Villa Rica Hwy Dallas...770.456.3333

PHYSiCiANS iMMEDiATE MEDwww.physiciansimmediatemed.com 9390 The Landing Dr.............770.947.1112 (Please See Our Ads on Pages 3 & 41)

Primary Care Group of West Georgia, PC100 Professional Park Crltn...770.834.3351

Primary Care of BremenWilliam E. Parrish, MD • Allison K. Key, MDwww.primarycare-bremen.org204 Allen Mem Dr, Ste 201..770.537.6500

Tanner Immediate Care101 Quartz Dr.......................770.949.7500

Family Practice continuedTanner Primary Care of Carrollton

Kathryn Bain, MD • Brett Nelson, MDFredrick Makori, MDYelena Makori, MDwww.primarycarecarrollton.org 905 Dixie St, Crltn..................770.812.5831

Tanner Primary Care of West PauldingYvonne Neau, MDwww.primarycarewestpaulding.org63 Mulberry Rock Rd Tmpl...770.456.3866

Temple Medical Clinic431 Sage St Temple….........770.562.9007

Total Care Family MedicineKelvin B. Burton, MDwww.totalcarefamilymedicine.org 8464 Adair Street Dgl…......770.942.1044

Family Practice continuedviLLA RiCA FAMiLY MEDiCiNE

Kenneth Boss, MD • Evangelio Gonzalez, MDwww.villaricafamilymedicine.org 690 Dallas Hwy, Ste 303 VR..770.456.3790

vERANET HEALTHCARE, LLCM. Michelle Vera MD www.wgahs.com 403 Permian Way VlaRca.......770.771.5230(Please See Our Ad on Page 39)

West Georgia Family MedicineLawrence Price, MD • Virginia Price, MDwww.westgeorgiafamilymedicine.org705 Dallas Hwy, Ste 101 VR.770.459.4411

Gastroenterology(digestive system)Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Jay Garten, MD • Neal Osborn, MDwww.atlantagastro.com 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.........678.784.50208855 Hospital Dr Dgl.............678.784.5020

Atlanta West Gastroenterology, PCNavin M. Ruparelia, MDwww.atlantawestgastro.com4904 Timber Ridge Dr Dgl.....770.949.6548

Gastroenterology AssociatesMichael C. Flood, MD • Nadia Sanford, MDwww.gastroenterologyassoc.org 690 Dallas Hwy....................770.456.3786150 Clinic Ave Crrlltn............770.456.3786204 Allen Mem Dr Bremen...770.456.3786

Gastrointestinal Specialists of GeorgiaAnish A. Desai, MD • Judy Oh, MDAnuj Paul Manocha, MD6001 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.739.9555

West Georgia Gastroenterology Associateswww.westgagastro.com157 Clinic Avenue Crltn……..770.214.2800

Gynecology & obstetricsAtlanta West Women’s Center

Jaswant Chaddha, MD4904 Timber Ridge Dr Dgl.....770.920.9745

Carrollton Obstetrics and Gynecology156 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770.214.2229

DOuGLAS WOMEN’S CENTERKimberly Kuncl, MD, FACOG Lisa Ortenzi, MD, FACOGVidya Soundararajan, MD, FACOGBrittainy Dark, MDwww.douglaswomenscenter.com 880 Crestmark Dr LthSps......770.941.8662(Please See Our Ad on This Page)

Gynecology Issues PCEleanor Glaspy-Benton, MD6025 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.732.7989

North Douglas OB/GYN at Villa RicaKenyetta Brummit, MDAsher B. Galloway, MDTuwanna Morris, MDwww.northdouglasobgyn.org 6095 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.949.4188

South Cobb OB.GYN, PCMilele B. Francis, MDSaleem N. Francis, MDMary E. Kidd, MDRobert C. Mulliniks, MDScott Reynolds, MDwww.scobbobgyn.org 6095 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.489.4500

Villa Rica Obstetrics & GynecologySheri D. Campbell, MD www.villaricaobgyn.org 690 Dallas Hwy, Ste 301......770.456.3850

Gynecology continuedWest Atlanta Women’s Health

Larisa Pearlman, MDKalpana Raghavan, MD6025 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.489.7011

West Georgia Healthcare for Women, PCRichard B. Colditz, MDDavid G. Helton, MDShannon D. Huff, MD • Amy Dodson, DOwww.wghfw.com150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn....770.214.2121

West Georgia Obstetrics & Gynecologywww.westgaobgyn.com109 Professional Place Crltn.770.834.0170

WOMEN’S CARE OF WEST GEORGiA M. Michelle Vera, MDEric R. Vera, MDwww.wgahs.com 403 Permian Way, Ste A........770.771.5235(Please See Our Ad on Page 39)

HospitalsTANNER MEDiCAL CENTER

www.tanner.org 705 Dixie St Crltn..................770-836-9666601 Dallas Hwy VR...............770-456-3000

WELLSTAR COBB HOSPiTALwww.wellstar.org 3590 Austell Rd...................770.732.4000(Please See Our Ad on )

WELLSTAR DOuGLAS HOSPiTALwww.wellstar.org 8954 Hospital Dr..................770.949.1500(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)

Willowbrooke at Tanner20 Herrell Rd VR...................770.836.9551

infectious diseasesInfectious Diseases Of West Georgia

Laura Larson, MDwww.infectiousdiseaseofwestga.org690 Dallas Hwy........................770.456.3737

internal MedicineDouglasville Medical Center

Syed Zafar, MD • Charles A. Craton, MDCharles G. Denton, III, MDBettye Drye.Glover, MDJames E. Lantz, Jr., MDJonathan S. Lowman, MDSatyajeet Patel, MDCindy C. Pratt, CMPDSharon S. Tuckett, MD8820 Hospital Dr…………770.947.3000

Internal Medicine of CarrolltonDean B. Talley, MDwww.internalmedofcarrollton.org523 Dixie St, Ste 5 Crltn.......770.812.5222

Mirror Lake Internal MedicineAmy J. Eubanks, MDAlicia Jennings, MDwww.internalmedicineassoc-villarica.org101 Quartz Dr, Ste 201 VR....770.456.3839

PHYSiCiANS iMMEDiATE MEDwww.physiciansimmediatemed.com 9390 The Landing Dr.............770.947.1112 (Please See Our Ads on Page 3 & This Page)

Tanner Primary Care of CarrolltonKathryn Bain, MDBrett Nelson, MDFredrick Makori, MDYelena Makori, MDwww.primarycarecarrollton.org 905 Dixie St Crltn...................770.812.5831

West Atlanta Internal Medicine PCJohn A Johnson, MDwww.waimedicine.com 6128 Prestley Mill Rd….….770.942.6903

DLisa Ortenzi, MD, FACOG Kimberly Kuncl, MD, FACOGVidya Soundararajan, MD, FACOG Brittainy Dark, MD

Sara Gorham, CNM Lew-ann Parham, RNC, WHNPMammographer: Carol Smith Ultrasonographer: Jean Hildebrandt

Douglas Women’s CenterSENSITIVE CARE FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN

Offering Excellence in Obstetrical & Gynecological Care

In-House Laboratory Menopausal Management Peri-Menopausal Management Hair Removal Skin Rejuvenation Spider Vein Removal Botox – By Dr. Ortenzi da Vinci Robotic Surgery by Dr. Soundararajan Potassium Sensitivity Testing for Interstitial Cystitis In Office Procedures Include Essure Sterilization as well as Endometrial Ablation Using Thermachoice & NovaSure

Obstetrical Care “New” Pap Smear/HPV Ultrasound Amniocentesis Teen Care Birth Control Management Health Education Hysteroscopy Hormone Studies Mammography Infertility DEXA Bone Density Scans Bladder Incontinence Minimally Invasive Surgery Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing

Serving Douglas, Cobb, Paulding, Carroll, Fulton,SW Atlanta, Camp Creek Parkway

Caring For The Community for Over 30 Years

880 Crestmark Drive, #200Lithia Springs, GAConveniently Located at I-20 & Thornton Road

770.941.8662www.DouglasWomensCenter.com

Immediate Appointments Available. Medicare patients welcome!


Please See Our Ad On Page 3

Most Insurance acceptedat Primary Care copaysOpen 7 days, 9am to 9pm

No Appointment Necessary

Arbor PlaceM

all

I-20

Chapel Hill Rd.

Arbor Place Blvd.

The Landing Dr.

Target

Douglasville

HIRAM3827 Jimmy Lee Smith

ParkwayHiram, GA 30141Tel. 770.222.8900

ACWORTH3540 Cobb Parkway, NW

Acworth, GA 30101Tel. 770.974.3911


Minor Emergency/Extended HoursMD MiNOR EMERGENCY & FAMiLY MEDiCiNE

Christopher Anderson, MDCharles Cooley, MDMihaela Ille, MDSolomon Teckle, MDKenneth Jago, MDwww.md0911.com 209 Cooley Dr VlaRca..........770.456.0911(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)

PHYSiCiANS iMMEDiATE MEDwww.physiciansimmediatemed.com 9390 The Landing Dr.............770.947.1112 (Please See Our Ads on Page 3 & This Page)

Tanner Immediate Care101 Quartz Dr.......................770.949.7500

nephrology (Kidneys)Carroll County Nephrology PC

Maria J. Orig, MDBryan Quinn, MD403 Permian Way VR...........770.832.0429

Southern Nephrology Clinic LLCRafiq M. El Hammali, MD6095 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.577.4825

neurology(nervous system)Advanced Neurology Center

William Tung, MD4904 Timber Ridge Dr..............678.501.5420

Douglas Neurology AssociatesPreethi Natarajan, MD Daniel E. Zdonczyk, MD4586 Timber Ridge Dr…..….678.838.2180148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Hiram...678.838.2180

Northwest Neurology, PCRobert G. Bashuk, MDJeffrey Charpentier, MDGary Kaplan, MDSandy McGaffigan, MDMarvin Rachelefsky, MDwww.nwneurology.org6025 Professional Pkwy........678.838.1714

Tanner NeurologyRobert Naguszewski, MDwww.tannerneurology.org150 Clinic Ave, Ste 203 Crlltn.770.812.5910

occupational TherapySOuTHERN THERAPY SERviCES

www.southerntherapyservices.com690 Dallas Hwy.....................770.459.4555812 South Park St.................770.834.7436204 Allen Memorial Dr..........770.537.6477

oncology (Cancer)Georgia Cancer Specialists

6002 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.942.0457Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, PC

Bradley J.G. Larson, MDRandall E. Pierce, MDNavin Wadehra, MDwww.ngoc.com705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca....…678.331.8280

Roy Richard’s Sr. Cancer Center165 Clinic Ave Crrlltn............770.836.9824

SuRGiCAL ONCOLOGY OF NORTH GEORGiABarry J Roseman, MD939 Bob Arnold Blvd..............404.841.6262(Please See Our Ad on Page 41)

Tanner Radiation OncologyJ. Richard Bland, MD165 Clinic Ave Carrollton…770.836.9824

ophthalmology (Eyes)

BLATT EYE CENTERH Lee Blatt, MD8954 Hospital Dr Dgl.................770.949.3885(Please See Our Ad on Page 53)

BLATT EYE CENTERH Lee Blatt, MD6001 Professional Pkwy.........770.949.3885(Please See Our Ad on )

Where Outstanding Patient Care is a Priority!

6001 Professional Parkway, Suite 2040www.douglasvilleeyeclinic.com

David S. Hemmings, M.D.Stephen D. Tedder, M.D.

Board CertifiedOphthalmologists

(Eye MDs)

Chamber 2011 Small Business of Excellence Award

Reader’s Choice Winner forBest Ophthalmologist

(Dr. Hemmings)in Douglas County by the

Douglas County Sentinel 2011

Villa Rica Eye ClinicJohn E. Godard, MD • G. Keith Berry, MDEvan S. Loft, MD • Eric Baylin, MD705 Dallas Hwy...................770.459.2022

orthopaedics(Bones & Joints)ATLANTA HAND SPECiALiST

6025 Professional Pkwy.........770.333.78883968 Felton Hill Rd, Smyrna..770.333.7888

Carrollton Orthopaedic ClinicJeffrey Dressander, MD150 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770.834.0873

Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine D. Hodari Brooks, MDMark S. Duffield, DOEric Francke, MDMatthew B. Jaffe, MDYong S. Lee, MD • Michael S. Slutzky, MDwww.pinnacle.ortho.com 705 Dallas Hwy...................770.456.1659148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Hiram.770.445.56666002 Professional Pkwy...…770.949.8558

RESuRGENS ORTHOPAEDiCSFreddy A. Achecar Jr., MDRaj Bhole, MD • Scott Kleiman, MDAnthony C. Carantzas, MDAnantha N. Kamath, MDScott M. Levere, MD Ali Mortazavi, DOEduardo J. Olmedo, MDTodd A. Sacks, MD • Gary S. Simon, MDwww.resurgens.com6001 Professional Pkwy.…...770.949.7400

TANNER ORTHO & SPiNE CENTERwww.tannerortho.org601 Dallas Hwy....................770.214.CARE705 Dixie St Cton.................770.214.CARE



orthpaedics continuedVilla Rica Orthopaedics

Ralph E. Fleck, Jr., MD Charles N. Hubbard, MD Gregory S. Slappey, MD Anthony W. Colpini, MD Kevin M. Charron, MD Jeffry A. Dressander, MD Taylor B. Cates, MD www.carrolltonortho.com 705 Dallas Hwy..............770.834.0873

Pain ManagementPain Control & Rehabilitation Institute of GA

Roman Piraner MD • Shulim Spektor, MD620 Dallas Hwy....................404.297.1400

Tanner Pain Management CenterHans B. Miller, MD • Hess A. Panjeton, MDwww.tannerpainmanagement.org150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn....770.812.5720

Pediatrics (Children)Bi-County Pediatrics. PC

Raymond P. Flowers, III, DO, FACOP, FAAPwww.bicountypediatrics.com 6128 Prestley Mill Rd Dgl.…770.949.3888

Carousel PediatricsElizabeth T. Adamiak, MD, FAAPMarilyn J. Coleman, MD, FAAPJonathan M. Goodin, MD, FAAPLinda B. McCormick, MD, FAAPwww.carouselpediatrics.org 804 Dixie St Crltn.................770-834-0606

Children’s Healthcare Of West GeorgiaSteven A. Eubanks Jr., MDRonnika C. Harley, MDSuzy Cahill Manley, MDAmanda K. Nguyen, MD • Charva Poole, MDwww.childrenshealthcare.wga.org 690 Dallas Hwy, Ste 206......770.456.3265

Pediatrics continuedCreekside Pediatrics

Bridget Dauphin, MD, FAAPSuzanne Fox, MD, FAAPEhteshamul Huque, MD, FAAPMarilyn B. Kaufman, MD, FAAP6095 Professional Pkwy......770.920.2255

Douglas Pediatrics Associates PCRichard Baldwin, MD • Gene Barrett, MDCarolyn Broussard MDGeorge Harkins, MD • James Lamar, MDEdgar Melendez, MD • Candan Ozbek, MD9280 Hwy 5 Dgl..................770.949.2250

PiNNACLE PEDiATRiCS, P.C.Barbara Brown, MD, FAAPZenia Fleming, MD, FAAP www.pinnaclepeds.com5604 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy...678.944.0060

Westcare Villa Rica PediatricsJosephine Ediale MD626 Dallas Hwy VlaRca........770.459.9378

Physical TherapyBenchMark Physical Therapy

921 S Carroll Rd...................678.840.8881SOuTHERN THERAPY SERviCES

www.southerntherapyservices.com690 Dallas Hwy.....................770.459.4555812 South Park St.................770.834.7436

Plastic surgeryWest Georgia Center For Plastic Surgery

Stephen H. Kahler, MD, FACSwww.georgiacosmetic.com150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn....770.834.6302

Podiatry (Feet)Ankle & Foot Specialists of Douglas County

Norman I. Kornblatt, DPMwww.ankle.foot.org 3666 Hwy. 5 Dgl......….......770.942.3668

Podiatry continuedVillage Podiatry Centers

Barron D. Elleby, DPMDouglas H. Elleby, DPMTimothy P. Mason, DPMwww.thefootdoctors.com 6025 Professional Pkwy…..770.942.5600

WEST GEORGiA PODiATRY ASSOCiATESKenneth Danis, DPMGary Fields DPMwww.westgapodiatry.com 620 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.........770.459.3232125 History Dr Crrlltn............770.832.3546(Please See Our Ad on Page 40)

PsychiatryDevelopmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Jack W. Miller, MD, FAAP, SDBP100 Professional Park Crltn...770.830.7039

Neuropsychiatric Clinic of AtlantisRandy T. Warner, MD690 Dallas Hwy VlaRca........678.840.8446

Pulmonary (Lung)Lung Centers of Georgia The

Rani Kumaran, MDOlusegun A. Oseni, MD FCCPAnuradha Thopu, MD, FCCP8901 Stonebridge Blvd........678.838.3000

Tanner Lung & Sleep SpecialistsBonnie K. Boles, MD, FCCPwww.tannerlungandsleep.org690 Dallas Hwy - VR.............770.456.3380

WELLSTAR PuLMONARY MEDiCiNEwww.wellstarpulmonarymedicine.org6001 Professional Pkwy........770.422.1372148 Bill Carruth Pkwy............770.422.1372(Please See Our Ad on This Page)

sleep disorders Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders

www.seedavesleep.org705 Dallas Hwy VR................770.456.3546702 Dixie St Crrlltn...............770.836.9146

Tanner Lung & Sleep SpecialistsBonnie K. Boles, MD, FCCPwww.tannerlungandsleep.org690 Dallas Hwy....................770.456.3380

WellStar Douglas Hospital Sleep Medicinewww.wellstar.org8954 Hospital Dr..................678.715.6868148 Bill Carruth Pkwy............678.715.6868

West Georgia Sleep Disorders CenterFariba Farhidvash, MDwww.cannot.sleep.com705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca........770.832.2775524 Dixie St Crltn.................770.832.9529

surgeons Carrollton Surgical Services

www.carrolltonsurgical.org157 Clinic Ave, Ste 302 Crltn.770.834.3336

SuRGiCAL ONCOLOGY OF NORTH GEORGiABarry J Roseman, MD939 Bob Arnold Blvd..............404.841.6262(Please See Our Ad on Page 41)

WELLSTAR SuRGERY NETWORKwww.wellstar.org ..............770.956.STAR(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)

urologyWest Georgia Urology Associates PC

James Cullison, MD Kevin McLaughlin MD 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca........770.834.6988150 Clinic Ave Crltn..............770.834.6988

770-956-STAR wellstar.org

$99Heart Screenings*

$130Digital Mammography

Screenings*

$199Lung Cancer Screenings*

Give your loved one a gift for their health with a heart screening, digital mammography screening or lung cancer screening. Or treat yourself by using your year-end Flexible Spending Account (FSA) balance.

Call 770-956-STAR (7827) for more information or to schedule your screening today.

*Prices are available for a limited time. Screenings are self-pay only and not covered by insurance. To qualify for a screening, certain criteria must be met via our screeners at 770-956-STAR (7827).


Vascular (Circulation)EMORY HEART & vASCuLAR CENTER

Angel R. Leon, MD, FACC

John D. Merlino, MD, FACC

Anthony Mirandi, MD, FACP, FACC

Martha Haack, NP.C

www.emoryhealthcare.org

705 Dallas Hwy VR Ste 201..404.778.8440

GEORGiA vEiN SPECiALiSTS

Ashu Rao, MD

Glenn Kerwin, MD

www.gavein.com6002 Professional Pkwy Dgl.678.626.0019

TANNER HEART & vASCuLAR SPECiALiSTSChristopher Arant, MDOnaje Greene, MDShazib N. Khawaja, MD

William Rogers, MD

Mujeeb A. Jan, MDRajat Jhanjee, MDwww.heartandvascularspecialists.org 705 Dixie St Crrltn.................770.836.9326690 Dallas Hwy Villa Rica......770.836.9326

TANNER vASCuLAR SuRGERYGlenn Whitney, MDHeather Park, MDwww.tannervascularsurgery.org157 Clinic Ave Crlltn.............770.812.5902

vASCuLAR SuRGiCAL ASSOCiATES PCArun Chervu, MDHector Dourron, MDShariq Sayeed, MDJeffrey Winter, MDwww.vascularsurgical.com 6002 Professional Pkwy.........770.874.0572

HealthGrades: Tanner Number 1 in Georgia for Overall Orthopedic Services

For the fourth consecutive year, Tanner Ortho and Spine Center at

Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton is ranked number one in Georgia for

overall orthopedic services by HealthGrades, the leading provider of

information to help consumers make an informed decision about a phy-

sician or hospital.

The recognition is part of new findings released in American Hospi-

tal Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, which

evaluates the performance of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide

across nearly 30 procedures and conditions. A five-star quality mea-

surement indicates that Tanner Health Carrollton’s clinical performance

is better than expected.

Tanner Ortho and Spine Center has earned five-star ratings for:

• Overall orthopedic services for six years in a row (2008-2013)

• Joint replacement for five years in a row (2009-2013)

• Spine surgery for six years in a row (2008-2013)

• Total knee replacement for five years in a row (2009-2013)

• Total hip replacement for two years in a row (2012-2013)

• Hip fracture treatment for nine years in a row (2005-2013)

• Back and neck surgery six years in a row (2008-2013)

Tanner also has earned HealthGrades’ Orthopedic Surgery Excel-

lence Award for the sixth consecutive year. The 2013 performance out-

comes are now available at www.healthgrades.com.

“This is the product of the hard work that has been done by our staff

at all levels of our organization, as well as the skill and diligence of our

medical staff,” said Loy Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health

System. “Ensuring successful outcomes is how we earn the trust of our

patients. This gives our patients the assurance that, at Tanner, they’re

going to get the best possible care.”

Tanner has been no stranger to accolades from HealthGrades.

Both Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Tanner Medical Center/

Villa Rica were honored with HealthGrades’ Outstanding Patient Ex-

perience Award for 2011 and 2012. HealthGrades used data from the

Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems

(HCAPS)—the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of

patients’ perspectives of hospital care.

To learn about key quality care indicators at Tanner, visit www.Tan-

nerQuality.org. To learn more about the services available at Tanner Or-

tho and Spine Center, visit www.TannerOrtho.org.


Tanner adopts new Policy for improved approach to Chronic Pain ManagementPatients who turn to Tanner Health System’s emergency depart-

ments for chronic pain medications will receive help—if not a pre-scription—from a new pain management policy now in place.

As rising levels of prescription drug abuse become a national problem and draw increasing concern from local law enforcement agencies, Tanner hopes the new policy will help both residents who may have an addiction to prescription pain medication and those who are living with untreated chronic pain.

“As physicians, we’re going to do everything we can to help some-one with a problem,” said Tom Fitzgerald, MD, a board-certified emergency physician with Carrollton Emergency Physicians and physician director of emergency department operations and clinical management at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, Tanner’s most-vis-ited emergency department. “But the emergency department is an extremely difficult place to treat problems with chronic pain because we only have the one encounter with the patient; we’re not where someone goes for a follow-up, so we can’t know if we’re simply help-ing someone with short-term pain or potentially causing harm by pro-viding access to medications to which the patient may be addicted or may even be looking to sell.”

Dr. Fitzgerald, who authored the new policy after reviewing similar policies at other medical centers, said the policy is meant to ensure that patients are receiving the help they need.

The policy addresses chronic pain medication and sedatives. Ac-cording to the policy, people who have pain that has lasted longer

than six months—as well as those who have received medication more than eight times in the past year (or more than three times in the past month), those who have not followed-up for pain management care after previously receiving treatment and referral in the emergen-cy department and those who are already in (or have been rejected from) a pain management plan—will not be eligible to receive pre-scriptions for pain medication or sedatives.

Rather, those individuals will be encouraged to follow up with a primary care provider or will receive a referral to the Tanner Pain Man-agement Center, where patients can establish a relationship with a physician who can better manage prescriptions.

“The policy provides the flexibility to treat patients who need help,” said Dr. Fitzgerald. “Those who have been injured, suffered trauma or otherwise have a valid need for pain medication or sedatives will re-ceive appropriate treatment. And those who are not eligible for these types of medications also will receive help through Tanner’s system of pain management specialists and behavioral health providers. Our patients won’t leave the hospital without somewhere to turn for help.”

The policy is in effect at each of Tanner’s three regional 24-hour emergency departments, including Tanner Medical Center/Carroll-ton, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica and Higgins General Hospital in Bremen.

Tanner Pain Management Center accepts appointments by physi-cian referral only. More information on the service can be found online at www.TannerPainManagement.org or by calling 770.812.5701.

GuideAn annual feature of Villa Rica News & Views, our Holiday Guide is a

comprehensive guide to holiday events in and around Villa Rica.

Villa Rica Christmas Tree LightingDecember 1, 7:30pmThe Mill, villarica.org

Wintery fun celebration! Meet on this cold evening at The Mill to welcome Santa and the Christmas holiday season. Toys for Tots ac-cepts monetary donations and new toys for children of West Georgia. There will be live performances of festive Christmas carols and dance performances by Michelle’s Academy of Dance and Southern Dance Precision. Local businesses will provide complementary hot chocolate and treats for tasting in their shops and at The Mill. The grand finale’ is the lighting of the city’s spectacular Christmas tree.

Small Package Holiday Show & SaleNow – December 21Carrollton Cultural Arts Center

The Carrollton Artist Guild’s annual Small Package Holiday Show and Sale is opening now and running through Friday, December 21 in the Galleria at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. The Guild will also ex-

hibit Adamson Square, which will feature the Guild’s version of Down-town Carrollton in The Roush Gallery. Local artists have unique and original works for sale in both galleries. The event is free to the public. Call 770.838.1083 for more information.

John Berry Christmas ConcertDecember 1, 7pmMill Town Music Hall, milltownmusichall.com, 770.537.6455

John Berry will be in concert at Mill Town Music Hall. Mention his name to just about any country music lover and the response will likely be, “What an awesome vocalist!” Between 1979 and 1990 John re-corded and marketed six albums on his own Clear Sky Records label. Those early discs and John Berry’s strong regional popularity attracted him attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him in 1992 and it was there that he had a string of hits, but it was his stunning per-formance of the title track of the 1995 CD O’ Holy Night that led to his most enduring legacy. John Berry began doing a Christmas tour in 1996 and this year will mark his 15th consecutive Christmas concert series. See ad on this page.

Holiday Guide WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM | 45

46 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Holiday Guide

Senior Adult Choir ‘Beautiful Star’December 2, 10:15amFirst Baptist Church Villa Rica, 1483 West Highway 78

The Senior Adult Choir of First Baptist Church Villa Rica presents their Christmas musical ‘Beautiful Star’. See ad on page 29.

Christmas Musical ‘Tonight’December 2, 11amFlat Rock Baptist Church, 40 Flat Rock Road

The Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church presents their Christ-mas concert ‘Tonight’.

It’s Christmas AgainDecember 2 & December 3, 7pmEphesus Baptist Church, 8445 Ephesus Church Road

Ephesus Baptist Church Music & Drama Ministries presents the 11th Annual An Evening in December “It’s Christmas Again”. For more infor-mation, please visit www.ebclife.net.

A Family Christmas ConcertDecember 4, 8pmDouglas County High School, 770.920.1662, wadcs.org

The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc., will pres-ent its 26th “A Family Christmas Concert”. The performance will be led

by artistic director/conductor, Waverly Rainey, and accompanied by pianist/organist, William Callaway. Artists for the Christmas concert will be WADCS, Inc. and WADCS Chamber Singers, featured guest artists - Babbie Mason, Edward Bridges, Jr., Trisha Rutledge, William Callaway, Katarina Obermeyer and other proposed children/youth choirs.

Tickets are $10 and may be obtained through their “Contribution/Subscription Series” (mail contribution to WADCS, Inc., P.O. Box 6471, Douglasville, Georgia 30154), or purchased from chorale members, Kroger Stores Service Desks in Douglasville.

Night of Cider and LightsDecember 6, 6pm - 7:30pmAshrbook Village, 75 Herrell Road, 770.459.8061

Ashbrook Village presents a Night of Cider and Lights featuring the Parade of Trees. Local sponsors will provide a parade of Christmas trees. Santa Claus will also be on hand and refreshments will be served.

Magic on Douglasville Main Street Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDecember 7, 6:30pm – 8:30pmDowntown Douglasville, ci.douglasville.ga.us

The City of Douglasville is proud to bring you Magic on Main Street

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting. In this special event, they will take


you on a ride to a magical place filled with decorated streets and

glowing parade floats. Go to O’Neal Plaza after the parade for carol-

ing, hot chocolate, and candy canes. In addition, children can visit

and take a photo with Santa. For more information or to register to

participate on the parade, call 678.715.2030 or e-mail chapmanr@

ci.douglasville.ga.us.

Chamber Singers Christmas ConcertDecember 7, 8pmFirst United Methodist Church Douglasville

The Chamber Singers are pleased to invite the community to their eleventh annual Christmas concert at 8:00pm at First United Method-ist Church Douglasville. Enjoy a selection of traditional holiday favor-ites performed by the Chamber Singers. The Chamber Singers will be accompanied by Carol Emerson. Selections that will be sung by the Chamber Singers include Sleigh Ride, It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, Deck the Halls, Wassail, What Child is This, and more. Special musical numbers include renowned hand bell ringer, Frank Buttler, the Krogh Family, and the Douglas County Young Singers. All Chamber Singers concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Tax-ex-empt donations are welcome and accepted at the door. In defer-ence to the performers and the audience, please do not bring infants and young children to concerts.

How Far to Bethlehem Live NativityDecember 7 – 9, 7pm to 9pmLithia Springs UMC, 3711 Temple Street, Lithia Springs

Lithia Springs United Methodist Church is pleased to announce its 20th Annual “How Far to Bethlehem?”. It is a free drive-thru Christmas Pageant. Experience the true meaning of Christmas from the com-fort of your car. Observe 11 scenes from Gabriel’s announcement to the manger scene with actors dressed in colorful period costumes and live animals. To be a part of the cast, contact Margaret Arnold at 770.943.3820.

CCO Family Christmas ConcertDecember 11, 7:30pmCentral Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road, 770.942.3381

The Christian Community Orchestra will present their free Family Christmas Concert at Central Baptist Church. The Orchestra is com-pleting their 20th year of serving the community with music under the direction of Jan Booth. The CCO has about 60 players of all ages play-ing together. During the concert you will enjoy recognition to those who are serving or have served in the armed forces as well as an eve-ning of music that is sure to inspire your spirit. Favorite pieces will be heard and there will be a sing-along for the audience to participate. A fellowship with refreshments will be enjoyed by all with a time for the

GIVE MOREThere’s nothing like finding the perfect gift,except finding 10 perfect gifts.

Opening this December: H&M!

I-20, Exit 36, Chapel Hill Rd. | 770.947.4244 | ArborPlace.com

AÉROPOSTALE AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODYBATH & BODY WORKS BUCKLE CRAZY 8 EXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTVICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ AÉROPOSTALE AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERSAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCBUCKLE CRAZY 8 EXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ XXAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCKLE CRAZY 8 XXEXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FRP.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ AÉROPOSTALE AMERICAN AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCBATH & BODY WORKS BUCKLE CRAZY 8 EXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTVICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ AÉROPOSTALE AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERSAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCBUCKLE CRAZY 8 EXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ XXAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCKLE CRAZY 8 XXEXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FRP.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ AÉROPOSTALE AMERICAN AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCBATH & BODY WORKS BUCKLE CRAZY 8 EXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTVICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ AÉROPOSTALE AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERSAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BUCBUCKLE CRAZY 8 EXPRESS FINISH LINE FOREVER 21 GAP JOURNEYS P.S. FROM AÉROPOSTALE VICTORIA’S SECRET ZUMIEZ XX

21859 ChapelHill VillaRica NewsViews DEC Ads_1106p2.indd 1 11/8/12 10:48 AM


AT

CROSSROADS

Christmas servicesDecember 20

December 23December 24

th

RD

th

Christmas services7pm

9:30 & 11am4pm

||

|

| |

when god shows upwhen god shows up5960 Stewart pwky Douglasville, ga 30135

SUNDAYS

www. xroadschurch. netwww. xroadschurch. net

dec 2nd: The hurts are healeddec 9th: the impossible becomes possible

dec 16th: the past is overcome

9 10:15 11:45 am

CCO members to meet concert attendees and for you to meet the CCO members. Please be sure to come a little early for a good seat and to enjoy the pre-concert music. There is never a charge for their concerts and no offering is taken. So take the whole family and friends for an evening you will remember.

A Deer Lick Park ChristmasDecember 8, 3pm - 7pmDeer Lick Park, 770.920.7129

Join Deer Lick Park for A Deer Lick Park Christmas. Festivities and entertainment include live reindeer and sleigh, arts & crafts, musical groups, one mile “Jingle Jog” fun run/walk, Rudolph’s Dine & Dash Diner, candy cane hunts (divided by age group), a visit by Santa & Mrs. Clause, float rides and the tree lighting.

Holiday BizarreDecember 8, 10am - 3pmPowell Park Community Building

Girl Scout Troop 7984 will host a Holiday Bizarre at Powell Park in the Community Building from 10am to 3pm. This will give Girl Scouts a chance to see some business types, get some experience with work-ing with the community and make new friends all while enjoying Christ-mas cheer and Holiday shopping.

Children’s Choir Christmas MusicalDecember 9, 6pmFirst Baptist Church Villa Rica, 1483 West Highway 78

The Children’s Choir of First Baptist Church Villa Rica presents their Christmas musical. See ad on page 29.

A Merry Olde Madrigal DinnerDecember 13WPA Center, 590 North Cliff Street, Carrollton, 770.834.2116

Carrollton High School Performing Arts presents ‘A Merry Olde Mad-rigal Dinner’ at the WPA Center. Tickets are $15 and will be available through December 3rd. Tickets will be not be sold at the door. Seating for this evening of feasting and merriment is limited. Full tables of eight guests may be reserved.

Empty Bowls Holiday LuncheonsDecember 13 & 14, 11am & 1pmCultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street, artsdouglas.org

The Cultural Arts Center presents a Douglasville holiday tradition – the Empty Bowls Holiday Luncheon. There will be two seatings each day. The cost is $12 per person ($10 CAC members). All proceeds ben-efit The Food Pantry. The Empty Bowls project began in 1990 and has become a nationwide initiative.


Celebration Choir ‘The Name...Jesus’December 16, 6pmFirst Baptist Church Villa Rica, 1483 West Highway 78

The Celebration Choir of First Baptist Church Villa Rica presents their Christmas musical ‘The Name...Jesus’. See ad on page 29.

Children’s Christmas MusicalDecember 16, 6pmFlat Rock Baptist Church, 40 Flat Rock Road

The Children’s Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church presents their Christmas musical ‘A Rockin’ Royal Christmas’.

Golden Bells of Atlanta ConcertDecember 17, 7:30pmFirst Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street, Douglasville

Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta — Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Established in 1995, this unique and entertaining group includes ringers from all parts of Atlanta who bring over 200 years of combined ringing experience to the tables. Their Christmas concert will include a variety of musical styles including classical, traditional, sacred, and secular, as well as smaller ensemble and solo pieces. Join them as they ring in the season through the musical sound of handbells.

Georgia Soldiers’ Angels The Georgia Soldiers’ Angels 2012 Christmas For The Troops Project

is under way, preparing to send Christmas stockings to 5000 Georgia deployed soldiers.

Donations in kind of items for the stockings will be accepted. The items most needed are: individually-wrapped toothbrushes (no mul-tipacks, please), lip balm, new pens (company imprinted pens are fine), travel-sized hygiene items such shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and body wash. Monetary donations are welcomed as well. Please make donations payable to “Soldiers’ Angels.” They also invite schools, churches, places of business, civic organizations, and private citizens to contribute signed Christmas cards throughout the year to include in the stockings. If mailed, please send donations to: Soldiers’ Angels of GA, 4290 Willow Ridge Road, Douglasville, GA 30135. Please include your return address to receive a donation tax re-ceipt. For more information, please call Dianne Moore at 770.949.8352.

Merry Christmas!FroM ViLLa riCa nEWs & ViEWs

54 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS

Helping Those In NeedVilla Rica company and people aid hurricane victims

After seeing the devastation from Hurricane Sandy and the need for supplies, local resident Cody Mayfield knew he wanted to make a

difference. He organized, largely through Facebook, what turned out to be an amazing community effort.

Cody’s father, Randy, owns a trucking company, so he was able to secure a semi-truck. A friend, Robin Baker, who has family in the area,

was able to organize the distribution of the goods through an organization in New Jersey - Compassion Services International. The group

was able to set up the truck in the Villa Rica WalMart parking lot on Wednesday, and donations came pouring in as area residents donated

supplies they purchased at the department store.

“A tractor trailer and driver were donated to this operation. Businesses called in with monetary donations or materials immediately. We

had pallets of water donated from various companies including Home Depot, pallets of dog food, six pallets of canned goods, handmade

quilts from the elderly, a group of United Methodist Church children put together hundreds of gallon bags of brand new toiletries included

with a personal note in each bag, the Wounded Warriors gave money, even a group of card players gave $500 toward fuel expenses,”

Baker said.

“We heard a need for men and women’s undergarments, put out the call and in a few hours we had tons of new packs of each,” she

continued, noting that cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, gloves, garbage bags, baby food, formula, diapers and other items were also

collected. “It is overwhelming to me the extent that our small town gave,” she said.

Eager to make their delivery quickly while the need was still the greatest, Cody, his father Randy Mayfield and friends Aubrey Merritt and

Nick Gladden drove all night from Villa Rica on Thursday, November 8th to personally deliver a semi loaded with donated food, blankets,

new clothing, and all kinds of other supplies to those whose homes and belongings were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The truck arrived

at about noon Friday the 9th and immediately unloaded. According to Mayfield, the group stayed up for almost 48 hours straight, but it was

well worth it.

Cody wanted us to express his thanks to the people of Villa Rica and the businesses who truly made a difference in the lives of others.

56 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Garden & Home

Prevent Premature Aging in FurnitureDermatologists’ warnings about the risks of the sun’s dam-

aging rays seem to be getting through to most of us as we pay more attention to sun exposure and sunscreen. If our sofas and chairs could talk, you might hear them complain about being dry,

cracked and wrinkly from sitting in direct sunlight. Unfortunately, Coppertone doesn’t make sunscreen for the chaise lounge.

Now is a good time to take an inventory of your furniture – in-doors and outdoors – to see which items need a little TLC or which pieces should be moved around to minimize sun exposure. Pay-ing attention to your furniture extends its life.DOs and DON’Ts of extending furniture’s lifediscoloration and fading

DON’T use markers to treat spots or areas of discoloration. Many old wives tales state that you can use markers to repair dis-colored leather. That is NOT true. Markers cannot match the exact appearance of the leather as it is not made for this purpose, so never use a marker to quickly remove the discoloration. You will only end up creating an irregular look.

DO regularly apply leather cleaner and try to keep furniture out of direct sunlight as much as possible.drying up

DON’T ever treat your leather with olive oil, petroleum or any other type of oil. A lot of people do to try to prevent drying, but the oil you use will get soaked up just like any other oil, resulting in spots and discoloration. Olive oil and all other oils actually speed up the deterioration process for leather. As leather is porous it will absorb the oil and over time the absorbed oil will lead to discol-oration.

DO apply protection cream regularly.

Villa Rica News & Views Accountants - Auto Dealers 57

Villa Rica Business DirectoryAccountantsAccounting Professionals of West GA

135 E Montgomery St.......................770-355-2068

Garrett, Stephens, Thomas & Fazio 216 Montgomery St...........................770-459-2211

Hess, Cathy................................................770-367-8728Mitchell, Josephine E MBA, EA................404-353-0573Oakes James CPA-727 Sandhill-Hulett Rd.770-838-1115

Acting SchoolsThe AcTing School of WeST gA...678-840-5307

(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)MuSic SpeAkS/WordS in MoTion

210-A West Montgomery St..............770-783-9828(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)

Advertising Specialties - See promotional productsAir conditioning & heatingAddison Smith..........................................770-832-9006Air Dynamics Heating & Cooling..............770-809-9355AirfX heATing And cooling...........404-787-3050Anchor heATing & Air condiTioning

6556 Adair Pl Dgl..............................770-942-2873(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)

Ellis Heating & Air.....................................770-605-1615KBS Heating & Cooling

6378 East Broad St Dgl....................678-715-9299

ronAld SMiTh heATing & Air.......770-819-9879

Air duct cleaningdAnielS cArpeT & renovATionS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaning)

Air purifying equipmentKBS Heating & Cooling

6378 East Broad St Dgl....................678-715-9299

AlterationsA-One Alterations

1803 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-456-8878Ewe Knit - 815 Cedar St Crltn.................770-830-6480

AmmunitionMaster Cartridge - 15 E Industrial Ct........770-459-5116

Animal controlCarroll County Animal Control..................770-834-8150Douglas County Animal Control...............770-942-5961

Animal hospitalsATlAnTA WeST AniMAl hoSpiTAl

102 Thomas Dorsey Dr.....................770-459-2253New Hope Animal Hospital

49 Hosiery Mill Rd, Dallas.................770-485-1536Villa Rica Animal Hospital

1700 Rockmart Rd............................770-459-1145 West GA Spay & Neuter Clinic

525 E Montgomery St.......................678-840-8072WeSTSide AniMAl eMergencY clinic

875 Thornon Rd LthSpgs...............770-819-1090(Please See Our Ad on Page 31)

AntiquesAnother’s Treasure - 141 Main St............770-456-7668

Apartments See page 18Appliance Service, parts & repair

AAA Parts Today - 8337-A North Hwy Dgl.678-715-7957

All County Appliance Service....................770-577-9011Fuller Maintenance Service…..........……678-668-5600Rick’s Used Appliance

6074 Bankhead Hwy…..................…770-896-4982

T&T Appliance Repair8337-A North Hwy Dgl.......................678-715-7957

AppliancesMitchell Appliance Co

6701 E Strickland St Dgl...................770-942-2337

Art instruction & galleriesCultural Arts Center

8652 Campbellton St.......................770-949-ARTSlocAl color - 111 Main St.................404-408-8285


Art SuppliesSCRAP Bin - 1111 Bankhead Hwy...........770-666-5332

Assisted livingAShbrook villAge - 75 Herrell Rd....770-459-8061


AttorneysBishop Law Group The

1 Community Square Blvd................770-456-4125bone JAMeS h - ATTorneY AT lAW

418 Westview Dr...............................770-456-4800Daley Law Group-210 W Montgomery St.770-456-8626fAuceTTe lAW firM

231 S Carroll Rd................................404-699-2800(Please See Our Ad on Page 9)

Law Office of John McKinley251 S Carroll Rd................................770-456-6149

McCreary, Timothy A - Attorney At Law208 W Montgomery St......................770-459-2305

Attorneys continuedMcMahan David J - Attorney at Law

228 S Carroll Rd...............................770-456-9000Merino & Jarvis LLC - 238 S Carroll Rd...770-874-4600Pilgrim Law Group The

231 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-9210vAughn c STAci llc - ATTorneY AT lAW

418 Westview Dr...............................770-456-4800

ATvsMeTrocYcleS

631 Thornton Rd LthSpgs.................770-941-9050(Please See Our Ad on Page 48)

Auto body & paint ShopsbleAkleY John ford

870 Thornton Rd LthSpgs.................770-941-9000(Please See Our Ad on the Inside Back Cover)

Hot Rods Customz Body Shop82 Conners Road..............................404-914-2345

Huey’s Body Shop261 E Montgomery St.......................770-459-9160

Auto body & paint continuedMAYfield’S bodY Shop, gArAge, & Wrecker Service

235 Ithica Gin Rd..............................770-459-4828(Please See Our Ad on Page 55)

New Georgia Collision Truck & Trailer Repair9141 Villa Rica Hwy……..............…678-840-4722

Watts Collision Center100 Hunter Industrial Dr....................770-456-0640

Auto dealers - new & used4N Auto Sales & Service

560 E Montgomery St.......................770-456-1944

Auto Dealers continuedA & B Autos Plus-749 W Bankhead Hwy...770-456-9393BLEAKLEY JOHN FORD


Car Genie Auto Sales.................................770-771-1127DON-RicH FORD - 221 Montgomery St...770-459-5132

(Please See Our Ad on Page 30)Hometown Automart

738 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-459-7033Liberty Chevrolet - 105 Cooley Way..........770-456-2000Midway Auto Sales & Wrecker Service

10005 E Bankhead Hwy.....................770-459-0846Morris Auto Sales - 155 Bankhead Hwy.....770-830-0569ScOTT EVANS NiSSAN

725 Bankhead Hwy Crrlltn.................770-832-8222(Please See Our Ad on Page 51)

Auto Parts - NewAdvance Auto Parts-620 W Bankhead Hwy.770-456-2777Auto Parts Co - 117 E Montgomery St.....770-456-2223AutoZone - 658 W Bankhead Hwy...........770-459-5011G&T Auto Parts-1633 Bankhead Hwy......770-830-8463O’Reilly Auto Parts

513 W Bankhead Hwy.......................678-840-8472

Auto RentalEnterprise Rent-A-Car

6640 W Bankhead Hwy.....................770-459-4711

Auto Repair4n Auto Sales & Service

560 E Montgomery St.......................770-456-1944Beavers Transmission & Auto Repair

3320 Liberty Rd.................................770-459-8007BLEAKLEY JOHN FORD


BUD’S BENZ - 7773 W Strickland St Dgl.770-942-8444(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)

J & J Auto Service400 W Montgomery St.........................770-459-3362

KZ TiRE & AUTO

41 Triangle Ct Crrlltn.....................770-830-7273(Please See Our Ad at Auto Repair)

Leverette’s Transmission & Automotive1204 Bankhead Hwy Crltn................678-858-2847

Long’s Service Center420 E Montgomery St.......................770-459-6566

MAYFiELD’S BODY SHOP, GARAGE, & WREcKER SERVicE


Mt Zion Automotive - 71 Triangle Ct.........770-832-1013One Man Mechanic-502 n. Dogwood St..678-365-8565Pro Tech Automotive Care

743 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4922Quality Auto Service

759 W Bankhead Hwy...........................770-459-1909Quality Diesel Repair - 128 Edge Rd.............678-860-8417Robbie’s Auto Service - 419 Main St........770-459-8013Villa Rica Auto Service

116 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-6446West End Automotive - 875 S Carroll Rd..770-456-4140DON-RicH FORD - 221 Montgomery St...770-459-5132

(Please See Our Ad on Page 30)WiZARD AUTOMOTiVE

8841 Gurley Rd Dgl...........................770-489-5567

Auto StereoSOUND PROOF - 7447 Douglas Blvd.....770-920-0077

Baby AccessoriesShop Rite Babies & More

101 Three West Pkwy.......................770-456-0060

Beauty Salons continuediNDULGE SALON & DAY SPA

1019 Rome St Crrltn..........................770-838-9095J BEST HAiR cO - 227 S Carroll Rd........770-456-8358

(Please See Our Ad on Page 36)J Shalane Hair Salon - 503 Main St.........678-840-8961La-T-Da’s Hair Boutique

3968 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-832-9595Lola Salon - 113 Commons Way..............770-456-9444Precision Hair Cuts-119 Tri-County Plaza..770-459-1224Salon Renew - 365 W Bankhead Hwy.....770-597-5121Simply Attitude Salon & Boutique

150 Stone St…............................…..678-371-2065Smart Style-600 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..770-459-4597Style Corner - 367 W Bankhead Hwy.......770-459-6458Taydyn’s Beauty Salon & Barbershop

2404 Devonian Dr.............................678-840-4358Titus Styles - 371 Tapley Rd.....................770-912-4008Upper Cut The-100 W Montgomery St.....770-459-4745

Bicycle ShopsPro Bike Repair - 3311 Hwy 5 Dgl............770-693-7335

BooksACRA now has over10,000 Used Booksin stock. 770-459-0395

Books By Design - 113 S Candler St.........770-823-8763Douglasville Books - 7191 Douglas Blvd........770-949-4363Family Christian Store

2838 Chapel Hill Rd...........................770-489-1737Lifeway Christian Stores

9345 The Landings Dr.......................770-489-5196

BowlingYOUR BOWLiNG cENTER

3931 Longview Dr Dgl.......................770-947-2795

Bridal ShopsBrides Atlanta - 6842 Douglas Blvd Dgl....770-942-0171Mairah Carob International

101 Three West Pkwy.......................770-459-9001 PROM USA - 2080 Fairburn Rd Dgl..........770-942-2896


Building Materials101 Sales & Supplies

615 Industrial Blvd.............................770-722-7927Home Depot - 210 Cooley Way................770-459-0456Lowe’s - 7001 Douglas Blvd.....................770-920-9022

1665 S Highway 27 Crlltn.................678-423-4900

Bus ServiceBuses from Douglas County Courthouse.770-949-7665

Business ServicesThe Burson Center

500 Old Bremen Rd Crrltn.................678-890-2332

cabinetsCosta & Associates...................................770-459-5118

cable TVCharter - 1561 Hwy 27 S Crltn................888-438-2427Comcast....................................................800-266-2278

car Washing & PolishingA & M Carwash - 420 Rockmart Rd...........770-456-0681Car Wash The - 354 W Bankhead Hwy..........no-PhoneParadise Auto Spa - 680 Hwy 61.............678-840-5858Pro Tech Automotive Care

743 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4922Smith Family Car Wash

900 W Bankhead Hwy.......................404-754-3276

carpentersCollins Carpentry.......................................770-480-2371HARRiSON cONTRAcTiNG

65 E Industrial Ct...............................770-949-5776(Please See Our Ad on the Back Cover)

carpet & Rug cleanersCarpetcare Enterprises

90 W Church St....................................770-459-2428DANiELS cARPET & RENOVATiONS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)Extreme Steam & Restoration..................770-635-7121Greater Works Carpet Care & Upholstery.770-362-0249

Ron’s Superior Carpet Care.....................770-949-1785

Steam Jet Carpet Cleaning......................404-597-7841

carpet & Rug DealersDANiELS cARPET & RENOVATiONS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)Design Floors & More-106 S Carroll Rd..678-840-4334Five Star Floor - 2566 E Hwy 166............770-832-7983

carportsSuperior Exteriors......................................770-942-1118SUPERiOR STRUcTURES

3982 Hwy 61 Crrlltn............................770-832-9939(Please See Our Ad at Storage Buildings)

catererscAFE 4:13 - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........770-459-4474


cellular PhonesBoost Mobile - 596 Hwy 61.......................770-459-3334Metro PCS - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd............770-456-4288

626 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..............770-459-1777SI Communications

664 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-9088West Georgia Wireless

594 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...................770-456-2332

Bail BondsFree At Last Bail Bonds

626 newnan St Crrlltn......................404-577-2245FREE AT LASTBAIL BONDS

626 Newnan St., Carrollton 770.214.1424

"We Understand the Importance & Urgency of Reuniting Families"

6 DAYS - 24 HRSServing all of West Georgia

BakeriesFlowers Bakery Thrift Store

369 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-4094

BanksBank of north Georgia

588 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........770-459-5717BB&T - 640 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-5734Community & Southern Bank

725 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4417Regions Bank - 1 Community Sq.............770-456-1700SunTrust - 435 W Bankhead Hwy............770-459-2265

1849 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..........770-456-22651371 South Park St Crrltn..................770-834-2374

United Community Bank485 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-3100

Wells Fargo - 1997 Mirror Lake Blvd.........770-456-4915

Banquet HallscENTRE AT ARBOR cONNEcTiON

7475 Douglas Blvd............................678-213-3195(Please See Our Ad on Page 46)

DOUGLASViLLE DOWNTOWN cONFERENcE cENTER670 Church St Dgl.............................678-715-6094(Please See Our Ad on Page 35)

MiLL TOWN MUSic HALL 1031 Alabama Ave Bremen...............770-537-6455(Please See Our Ad on Page 45)

Barber ShopsAnnointed Handz Barber

363 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-456-8005Billie Jack’s Downtown Cuts

216 Montgomery St...........................770-459-9889Marchman’s Barber Shop

224 Thomas Dorsey Dr.....................770-459-2201Taydyn’s Beauty Salon & Barbershop

2404 Devonian Dr.............................678-840-4358Villa Rica Barbershop

48 Community Sq Blvd......................770-456-9006

Beauty SalonsAUTHENTiciTY SALON

2460 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-456-8949(Please See Our Ad on Page 9)


BLiSS HAiR SALON & DAY SPA4040 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl....................770-942-1100(Please See Our Ad on Page 17)

Cutie Pie’s Beauty Salon101 Three West Pkwy.......................770-834-3867

Entrigue Hair Salon - 48 Comm Sq..........770-456-6223Exquisite Styles Beauty Salon

411 Main St.......................................770-459-2345Famous Hair-622 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.770-459-8353Ginger’s new Beginnings Salon

901-C S Carroll Rd............................770-456-9555GLiMMER SALON - 941 S Carroll Rd..... 404-295-9131 Golden Shears-914 West Hwy 78.............770-459-5162Great Clips - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........770-456-9588Hair Is Glory - 105 W Wilson St................770-459-2049Hair Villa - 220 W Montgomery St............770-459-6420Hollywood Images-883 W Bankhead Hwy.770-459-8010

58 Auto Dealers - Cellular Phones Villa Rica News & Views

CemeteriesMeadowbrook Memory Gardens

1100 Hickory Level Rd Vr...................770-459-6494West Georgia Memorial Park

4194 Hwy 61.....................................770-836-1336

Chambers of CommerceCarroll County Chamber Of Commerce

200 Northside Dr Crltn......................770-832-2446Douglas County Chamber Of Commerce

6658 Church St Dgl...........................770-942-5022

Charities & OrganizationsFullerville Mission

531 Rockmart Rd..............................770-456-9619LifeLine Missions - Hwy 61......................770-838-7525United Way - 8595 Club Dr Dgl............... 678-623-2860

Cheerleading InstructionDiamond AllStars Cheerleading...............678-561-6559Douglasville Gymnastics & Cheerleading Club

8877 Bright Star Rd Dgl...................770-489-2582

Child Care See Day CareChildren’s ClothingHangar, The - 106 S Carroll Rd.................678-840-4101

Chimney Cleaning

ChiropractorsAxiom Chiropractic - 921 S Carroll Rd......770-459-8782Bankhead Chiropractic

514 Bankhead Hwy...............................770-459-0035Healing Touch Chiropractic Center

125 Commons Way...........................770-456-0160Lifetime Chiropractic

120 Prospector Dr.............................770-459-5070Villa Rica Chiropractic Center

117 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-8439

Churches See Page 28CleanersFairway Cleaners

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-459-0710Family Clothes Care Center

361 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-1088V’s Alterations & Dry Cleaners

2416 Conners Rd..............................770-783-9554World Cleaners

594-B Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-456-7032

Computer Sales & Svcs.ACRA - 359 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-0395ACRA 770-459-0395

Computer Repair New & Used Computers Networking – Onsite Service

Computer Connection Services125 Commons Way..........................770-456-1955

Computer Specialists................................678-488-5115

COMPUTER HELPER8723 Hospital Dr Dgl.........................770-489-1790(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)

Day Care Centers continuedLittle Wildcats Academy & Preschool

516 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-1100Mirror Lake Academy

1995 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-459-0071Redding’s Kids Academy

882 Rockmart Rd..............................770-459-6609

Villa Rica First UMC - Children’s Morning Out206 North Ave....................................770-459-3067

Day SpasBLISS HAIR SALON & DAY SPA

4040 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl....................770-942-1100(Please See Our Ad on Page 17)

Escape Spa - 9600 Conners Rd...............678-840-5099European Body Wrap - 315 S Carroll Rd...770-459-5114INDULgE SALON & DAY SPA

1019 Rome St Crrltn..........................770-838-9095NuVea MedSpa

150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn...............678-840-6398Panama Tan & Spa

104 Hwy 61 Connector.....................770-459-9100

Deck Building/RenewalA-Z Companies, Inc..................................770-942-7172Arbor Decks..............................................770-920-8777Deck Reform.............................................678-653-3251Encore Woodcrafters................................770-265-7668FRANKLIN BUILDERS............................770-617-9150

(Please See Our Ad at Home Improvements)HARRISON CONTRACTINg


DentistsCamp, Bruce A DMD, PC

50 Community Square Blvd..............770-459-1663CHANg, JAMEY S. DMD

VILLA RICA FAMILY DENTAL, PC865 S Carroll Road, Ste C...................770-459-4131

Children’s Dentistry of Hiram126 Enterprise Path, Hiram................770-439-2550

DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDRENDr. Marcia S. White5846 Stewart Pkwy Dgl.....................678-838-2802(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)

DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN9375 The Landing Dr Dgl..................770-884-6532(Please See Our Ads on the Front Cover & Pg. 5)

DOUgLASVILLE DENTAL ASSOCIATESDr. David Vautin, Dr. Shwetha GuptaDr. Alice Metzger3666 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................678-391-4667(Please See Our Ad on Page 21)

gRANT ORTHODONTICS - DAMIEN gRANT DDS3306 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................770-942-4100(Please See Our Ad on Page 36)

H Harvey, Dawn DMD PC - 105 Dallas Rd.770-459-5778Moore Frederic A DMD PC

514 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-2550

REESE, REYNALDO T.ORAL AND MAxILLOFACIAL SURgERY4020 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste 101 Dgl....770-949-2400

Dentists continued

REESE, VALERIE P.- PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY4020 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste 101 Dgl....770-949-2400

SMILE CENTER VILLA RICA614 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy............770-456-7100(Please See Our Ad on the Inside Front Cover)

Smiles-R-Us for Kids1111 Bankhead Hwy - Carrollton........770-214-5555

UPTOWN DENTAL8415 Campbellton St Dgl..................770-942-4899(Please See Our Ad on Page 4)

Woodall, Steve H DDS, PC512 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-5197

Dentists - Oral &Maxillofacial SurgeryR & R DENTAL SPECIALISTS, PC

4020 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste 101..........770-949-2400(Please See Our Ad At Dentists)

Dentists - Orthodontics

7475 Douglas Blvd.Suite 201

770.942.4100R.J. Damien Grant D.D.S.

gRANT ORTHODONTICS- DAMIEN gRANT DDS7475 Douglas Boulevard...................770-942-4100(Please See Our Ad on Page 36)

Woodall Orthodontics - Niles Woodall DMD, MS237 South Carroll Rd.........................770-459-1956

Department StoresBelk - Arbor Place Mall..............................678-838-2200 Dillard’s - Arbor Place Mall........................770-577-4271JC Penney - Arbor Place Mall...................678-715-5669Rich’s - Macy’s - Arbor Place Mall............678-391-2300Sears - Arbor Place Mall............................770-577-5200Target - 2950 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl..............770-947-5303Wal-Mart - 600 Hwy 61.............................770-459-6601

Dog TrainingBARK AVENUE PET SALON

4719 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-214-8404(Please See Our Ad on Page 31)

BIg DOg’S WESTSIDE, THE12844 Buchanan Hwy Tmple...........770-562-2275(Please See Our Ad at Pet Grooming)

Dollar StoresDollar Daze - 664 W Bankhead Hwy........770-456-0090Dollar General - 2418 Devonian Dr..........678-840-4060

8266 Villa Rica Hwy...........................770-456-0466879 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-04333960 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-836-0447

Dollar Tree-604 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..770-459-6666Family Dollar - 451 W Bankhead Hwy...........770-459-5653

Concrete ContractorsGlenn Contractors.....................................770-459-4205

Conference CentersCENTRE AT ARBOR CONNECTION


DOUgLASVILLE DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE CENTER670 Church St Dgl.............................678-715-6094(Please See Our Ad on Page 35)

MILL TOWN MUSIC HALL 1031 Alabama Ave Bremen...............770-537-6455(Please See Our Ad on Page 45)

Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex1605 Hwy 61......................................770-459-7011

Consignment ShopsHangar, The - 106 S Carroll Rd.................678-840-4101Wear Me Again - 109 W Wilson St...........770-459-3299

Convenience StoresCarroll Food Mart

725 Sandhill-Hulett Rd......................770-832-2061QuikTrip - 650 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.770-459-1407Wilco Hess - 95 Liberty Rd.......................770-456-9941

Convention BureausCarrollton Main Street - 115 Rome St......770-832-6901City of Villa Rica Tourism

571 W Bankhead Hwy......…………..678-785-1014DOUgLASVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

6694 E Broad St Dgl.........................770-947-5920(Please See Our Ad on Page 35)

CookwarePAMPERED CHEF - DEBBIE SPENCER

Independent Director….....................770-778-0472

Cosmetics & PerfumesMerle Norman Cosmetics

104 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-3060

CounselorsCounseling Center The

135 E Montgomery St.......................770-459-1952Manna Medical & Counseling

305 Carrollton Hwy Temple..............770-562-0777West Georgia Counseling & Educational Services

912 W Bankhead Hwy…...................770-646-9686Willowbrooke at Tanner

20 Herrell Rd.....................................770-836-9551

CouriersBrady’s Hotshot Hauling

3245 Rainey Rd.................................770-616-3114

CPR TrainingFaithful Guardian-220 W Wilson St..........770-214-2252

Credit Card ProcessingTrustOne Payment Services

214 Maple St.....................................770-947-6000

Dance ApparelAll Eyes On Me Dance Apparel

9459 Hwy 5.......................................678-324-8597

Dance InstructionDANCE ACADEMY WEST

2529 Bright Star Rd Dgl.....................770-489-8580(Please See Our Ad on Page 48)

Michelle’s Academy Of Dance122 Montgomery St...........................770-456-9292

On Our Toes School of Dance4855 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........678-491-9763

SOUTHERN DANCE PRECISION125 Commons Way...........................678-941-9641(Please See Our Ad on Page 22)

U-Can Dance Club....................................770-456-6244

Day Care CentersAll God’s Children Daycare

201 Martin’s Court.............................404-552-8891Bay Springs Academy

501 Bay View Dr................................770-459-3819BB’s Academy of Angels

236 Harlan Heights Rd......................770-459-8704Funfield Child Development Center

20 Fairfield Rd...................................770-834-6743Kids University At Mirror Lake

9315 Conners Rd..............................770-456-0777

Villa Rica News & Views Cemeteries - Dollar Stores 59

DonutsDunkin Donuts Express - 95 Liberty Rd...770-456-9941

Driving InstructionTri County Driving - 311 Main St...............770-459-8074

Drywall ContractorsSmall Job Drywall.....................................770-318-5267

Electric CompaniesCarroll EMC - 155 N Hwy 113 Crltn..........770-832-3552

725 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-3105Georgia Power-42 Community Sq Blvd......888-660-5890Greystone Power......................................770-942-6576

Electrical ContractorsAffordable Electtic...............................................404-509-1799K-Mac Electric...............770-318-5364 or 404-456-6193

Electronics StoresRadio Shack

616 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..............770-459-9058

EmbroideryBack Stitch Embroidery & Apparel

9733 Spyglass Drive.........................770-456-2595Embroider Us............................................770-616-7562Kim’s Classy Creations.............................770-527-6365Princess Prints & Embroidery

4768 Liberty Rd.................................770-862-4946SouthEaStErn SalES & SpECIaltIES InC

2152 Bankhead Hwy Crltn................770-834-8588(Please See Our Ad at Promotional Products)

360° DESIgn Company900 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-380-6551

EngravingLaser Technologies, Inc

152 Autumn Run Place......................404-200-6696SouthEaStErn SalES & SpECIaltIES InC


EntertainersDylan Collins Trivia...................................678-677-2707Forte Music Studios..................................678-230-7005Lulu Parties...............................................678-873-2788

Equipment rentalWGA Equipment & Party Rentals

100 Saber Parkway...........................770-459-2339

Exercise EquipmentFItnESS DEpot....................................770-577-5885


Fabric ShopsJo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts-9439 Hwy 5 Dgl.770-947-4195

Feed StoresDoyal E T & Sons Feed & Seed

113 W Wilson St...............................770-459-3822

Fence ContractorsAdvanced Fencing Solutions....................770-942-9770

WESt gEorgIa FEnCE Co.................770-832-3363(Please See Our Ad on Page 19)

Fire DepartmentsFairfield Plantation Volunteer....................770-214-2226

Financial ConsultantsEDWarD D. JonES Co - KInnEy taylor

104-A S Carroll Rd............................770-459-1785(Please See Our Ad on Page 27)

Fire protection EquipmentLewis Fire Protection Inc

423 Industrial Ct West.......................770-459-3636

FireplacesL&W Fireplaces..........................................770-942-0330

Flea marketsWestside Flea Market

1801 Highway 78 W..........................678-840-5100

Flooring DanIElS CarpEt & rEnovatIonS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)Design Floors & More

106 S Carroll Rd........................……678-840-4334Encore Woodcrafters................................770-265-7668Timeless Home & Garden........................770-356-2533Vaughn Tile

4598 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..........770-834-3200

FloristsA Perfect Petal

406 W Montgomery St.......................770-456-1774Joyce’s Florist - 420 Rockmart Rd...........770-459-4625

Formal WearCherie Armand Clothing & Exchange

120 W Montgomery St......................404-277-9098Mairah Carob International

101 Three West Pkwy.......................770-459-9001 prom uSa - 2080 Fairburn Rd Dgl..........770-942-2896


Funeral DirectorsHightower Funeral Home & Cremation Services

7034 Broad St Dgl.............................770-489-28181312 Park St Crrlltn...........................770-836-1466318 Gordon St Bremen......................770-537-2375

J Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service206 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-6090

J Hoyt Thomas Funeral Home1011 Topaz Lane...............................770-459-3676

JonES-Wynn FunEral homE & CrEmatIon SErvICES

306 Westview Dr...............................770-459-36942189 Midway Dr Dgl..........................770-942-2311(Please See Our Ad on Page 24)

Wilson Funeral Home-116 Cleghorn St....770-459-3667

Furnaces See air ConditioningFurniture StoresChanDlEr’S FurnIturE & mattrESS

4279 Highway 27 Crltn...........................770-830-0880(Please See Our Ad on Page 6)

Farmer’s Furniture - 451 W Bankhead Hwy..770-459-3570FurnIturE CIty

1525 N Highway 57 Crltn........................770-830-0001(Please See Our Ad on Page 56)

Furniture House, The1621 Bankhead Hwy Crltn...................770-832-0192

Lovins Home Place - 110 W Montgomery St.770-459-0121SIt ‘n SlEEp

11 Lake Carroll Blvd Crltn.......................770-834-1122(Please See Our Ad on Pages 32 - 33)

Unique Finds Furniture Consignments & More415 Main St.......................................678-913-5076

garage DoorsMetro Garage Doors Inc

7458 Hwy 78 Winston.......................770-489-9726

garbage CollectionHarts Trash Service..................................770-235-4559

gifts & gift ShopsCool BEaDS

2911 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl.......................678-391-8722(Please See Our Ad at Jewelers)

Inspirations By Cheryl365 W Bankhead Hwy.......................404-316-4650

Sassy Ladies’ Boutiques & Gifts108 Montgomery St...........................770-456-7190

Swirls Unique Gifts660 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-456-4410

glass replacement/repairPorter’s Auto Glass-56 Spring Flower Dr..770-830-7497Whitman Glass Shop

431 Dixie St - Carrollton....................770-832-2337

go Karts & golf CartsPapa John’s Golf Carts & Go Karts

3364 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................770-942-4946Putt-N-Around Golf Carts

131 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-733-7221

gold Buyers & Dealersatlanta WESt JEWElErS


moBlEy Co JEWElErS InC thE901 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-1136(Please See Our Ad on Page 53)

golf CoursesFairfield Plantation Golf & Country Club

7500 Monticello Dr.............................770-836-1112Frog, The Golf Club

2699 Georgian Pkwy.........................770-459-4400Mirror Lake Golf Club

1000 Canongate Blvd.......................770-459-5599Oak Mountain Championship Golf Course

409 Birkdale Blvd Crltn......................770-834-7065

government OfficesCarroll County……………………..770-832-1277

Chamber of Commerce……………..770-832-2446City Hall……………………………....770-832-1277Fire Department-Chief’s Office.........770-830-5880Health Department…………………..770-836-6667Sheriff……………………..................770-830-5888Tag Office………………………….....770-830-5826Tax Assessor………………………...770-830-5812Transfer Station………...……………770-832-1233

DouglaS County...............................770-949-2000 Sheriff…………………………………770-942-2121Fire Department…………………......770-942-8626Chamber of Commerce…................770-942-5022Health Department……………….....770-949-1970Land Fill………………………………770-920-4937Voter Registration……………….......770-920-7217Tag Office…………………………….770-949-2309Tax Commissioner……………..........770-920-7272

vIlla rICaCity Hall……………..................…….770-459-7000Police Department….........................770-459-5149Public Library………......................…770-459-7012Recreation Department….................770-459-7011

gradingBobcat Work.............................................678-249-8750FranKlIn BuIlDErS............................770-617-9150

(Please See Our Ad at Home Improvement)

grocers / SupermarketsIngles - 98 Hwy 61 Connector..................770-459-0223Publix Super Markets

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................678-840-87787953 Villa Rica Hwy...........................678-840-4676

gutters & DownspoutsCrISt rooFIng-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377

(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)Henderson Enterprises.............................770-947-9085rolInS paIntIng...................................770-329-1188Roof Drainage Equipment Systems

444 E Edge Rd..................................770-459-0410

gymnastics InstructionWESt gEorgIa gymnaStICS CEntEr

141 Prospector Dr.............................770-456-7702

hair removalNuVea MedSpa

150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn...............678-840-6398

handyman ServicesSunrise Handy Services

Repair, Replacement,New Installations

Plumbing and ElectricalCall Donald Keen @

770-490-9895

Prompt, Courteous, Professional

Your Own Handyman................................404-956-3270

hardware101 Sales & Supplies-615 Industrial Blvd.770-722-7927Douglasville Ace Hardware

6530 Church St Dgl...........................770-942-7044

haulingBrady’s Hotshot Hauling - 3245 Rainey Rd.770-616-3114

health ClubsAmerican Bodyworks

2416 Conners Rd................................770-456-4364BodyPlex - 753 Industrial Blvd..................770-456-0754Coach Bailey’s Personal Training & Fit........770-456-8569CrossFit- 104 Hunter Industrial Blvd...........770-285-3532Defkon1 - 901 S Carroll Rd.........................678-840-5995JazzErCISE vIlla rICa

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................706-575-1807nEW lIFE FItnESS For WomEn

119 S Candler St...............................678-840-4979Westside Fighting & Fitness

125 Commons Way...........................678-840-8857X-Press Fitness - 48 Community Sq........678-840-8566

health DepartmentsCarroll County Health Department

1004 Newnan Rd. Crltn....................770-836-6667

health products & SvcsFItnESS DEpot.....................................770-577-5885

(Please See Our Ad on Page 56)gnC - lIvE WEll

622 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........770-459-3171

hearing aids

Ultratone Hearing Aid Center, Inc7447 Douglas Blvd Dgl......................770-947-6362

home health CareCaugan Wellspring...................................404-789-6882gEntIva homE hEalth.....................1-866-gEntIva

(Please See Our Ad on Page 43)Tanner Home Health

150 Henry Burson Dr Crrlltn.............770-834-5438

home ImprovementsA-Z Companies, Inc......................................770-942-7172Advanced Fencing Solutions........................770-942-9770Arbor Decks...................................................770-920-8777CrISt rooFIng-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377

(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)DanIElS CarpEt & rEnovatIonS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)DolphIn plumBIng.............................770-942-8900

harrISon ContraCtIng65 E Industrial Ct...............................770-949-5776(Please See Our Ad on the Back Cover)

Newell Insulation..............770-862-7054/770-883-0476 rolInS paIntIng...................................770-329-1188SunrISE hanDy SErvICES.................770-490-9895

(Please See Our Ad at Handyman Services)Superior Exteriors.....................................770-942-1118SupErIor StruCturES

3982 Hwy 61 Crrlltn............................770-832-9939(Please See Our Ad at Storage Buildings)

WESt gEorgIa FEnCE Co.................770-832-3363(Please See Our Ad on Page 19)

Westside Home Builders Association......678-715-0904

hoses & tubesWIzarD automotIvE

8841 Gurley Rd Dgl...........................770-489-5567

hospice Care & ServicesEmbracing Hospice Care..........................404-659-0110

60 Donuts - Hospice Villa Rica News & Views

Hospice Care continuedHalcyon Healthcare Corporation

151-A North Bay View Dr...................770-456-4643Home Health Partners..............................678-478-3730Oak Brook Hospice

660 W Bankhead Hwy.......................678-840-4333Tanner Hospice Care

710 Dixie St Crrlltn............................770-214-2355

Hospital Equip. & SuppliesApothecary Shoppe Pharmacy The

705 Dallas Hwy.................................770-459-9499Matrix Mobility & Healthcare Products

125 Commons Way...........................770-456-8018Plaza Homecare - 451 W Bankhead Hwy.770-459-2999

HospitalsTannEr MEdiCal CEnTEr

705 Dixie St Crltn..............................770-836-9666601 Dallas Rd....................................770-456-3000

WEllSTar HOSPiTal3950 Austell Rd Austell.....................770-732-40008954 Hospital Dr Dgl.........................770-949-1500(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)

Willowbrooke at Tanner - 20 Herrell Rd...770-836-9551

Hot Tubs & Spas- Sales, Service & repairBrOWn’S POOlS - 3440 Hwy 5 Dgl.........770-942-0118

704 Bankhead Hwy Crrltn.................770-838-0034(Please See Our Ad on Page 52)

Jensen’s Professional Services......................770-809-9289

Hotels & MotelsAmerican Inn & Suites - 615 Edge Rd.....770-459-5793Comfort Inn & Suites-132 Hwy 61............678-941-3401Days Inn - 195 Commerce Dr...................770-459-8888Econolodge - 124 Hwy 61 Conn...............770-459-6669Hometown Lodge - 120 Hwy 61 Conn.....770-459-6662Super 8 Motel - 128 Hwy 61 Conn...........770-459-8000

House SittingPawsitively Purrfect..................................404-309-6233

Hydraulic Equip. & SuppliesWiZard aUTOMOTiVE

8841 Gurley Rd Dgl...........................770-489-5567

ink Cartridges See Office Supplies

insulationCriST rOOFinG-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377

(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)L&W Insulation..........................................770-942-0330Newell Insulation..............770-862-7054/770-883-0476 Superior Exteriors.....................................770-942-1118insuranceAct Insurance - 229 W Bankhead Hwy.....770-459-0595

Alfa Insurance - 215 W Bankhead Hwy....770-459-9880

Allstate Insurance216 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-1977

insurance continued

BEnEFiEld & TaBB inSUranCE110 Bankhead Ave Crrlltn..................770-836-1587(Please See Our Ad on Page 25)

Cotton States - The Saxon Agency125 Commons Way...........................770-456-8282

CRC/Roberts Insurance Agency207 Main St.......................................770-459-2290

Dean Insurance Agency514 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-6778

dEV OrMiSTOn inSUranCE SErViCES207 Main St.......................................404-931-0784

FiTZPaTriCK inSUranCE1823 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..........770-459-0772(Please See Our Ad on Page 26)

Leigh Shirley Insurance Agency...............770-562-3212Liberty National Insurance

503 Main St.......................................770-456-8024My Financial Services LLC

133 W Wilson St................................770-456-2725O’Dell, Timothy..........................................770-783-2725Pike Insurance Agency

10029 E. Bankhead Hwy….........…..770-459-2235Richardson Insurance Agency

111 S Candler St...............................770-459-5125Roberts Tax & Insurance Services

923 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-2226State Farm Insurance - Amy Brown

238 S Carroll Rd................................678-840-5000State Farm Insurance - Henry Cowart

514 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-2010

interior decoratorsBooks By Design

113 S Candler St..................................770-823-8763Lovins Home Place

110 W Montgomery St.........................770-459-0121Trader Jack Designs - 302 Main St..........770-456-8226

Janitor ServiceClayton Operations...................................678-983-8293

Janitorial SupplyKey Maintenance Supply

7485 Factory Shoals Rd Dgl.............770-739-9661

Jewelers - retailaTlanTa WEST JEWElErS


Baxley Jewelers106 Adamson Sq Crrlltn....................678-428-7710

Cool Beads - 2911 Chapel HIll Rd Dgl.....679-391-8722

Forever Skin Deep Body Ink125 Commons Way..........................770-459-4465

MOBlEy CO JEWElErS inC THE901 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-1136(Please See Our Ad on Page 53)

PrEMiEr dESiGnS JEWElryRita Harris-Wilson..............................770-361-0694

Junk removal

Karate See Martial artsKennels See Pet BoardingKnitting SuppliesEwe Knit - 815 Cedar Street Crltn...........770-830-6480

landscapingA&M Landscaping.....................................404-427-7431Creative Outdoor Design..........................770-920-1364MOOd SWinGS By JB............................770-942-6054WEST GEOrGia FEnCE CO.................770-832-3363


landscaping SuppliesJohn Deere Landscapes

108 Three West Pkwy.......................770-456-8716

laundriesAuto-Laundry Center

426 Rockmart Rd..............................770-265-7289Family Clothes Care Center

361 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-1088Fullerville Laundry - 426 Rockmart Rd..................Villa Rica

lawn CareAA Plus Turf Care..........................................678-662-8078Above All Outdoors........................................678-504-5867

lawn Care continued

All Seasons Lawn Care...........................678-602-3456

Autry Lawn Care.......................................770-335-5050Cool Cuts Lawn Care................................770-838-1788Curt’s Lawn Care......................................770-459-2878Fletcher Landscape Service

2745 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy............770-832-3996Grandad’s Lawn Service.................…........770-456-7506JTN Property Maintenance..........................678-776-3626Massey Outdoor Maintenance..................770-456-9254Well Done Lawns & Landscaping...............770-949-4006WEST GEOrGia OUTdOOr SErViCES.678-793-1333

lawn Equipment - Sales/Svc.JD`S Lawn Mower Shop..........................678-591-0084Lake Carroll Lawn Equipment

1111 Bankhead Hwy Crltn..................770-832-7705

librariesWest Georgia Regional Library

70 Horace Luther Dr VR....................770-459-7012West Georgia Regional Library

710 Rome St Crltn.............................770-836-6711

lighting3D Lighting - 865 S. Carroll Rd…….....…770-459-2626MOOd SWinGS By JB...........................770-942-6054

loans See also Mortgages1st Franklin Financial

596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........770-456-9797Lendmark Financial Services

664 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-1442SECUriTy FinanCE

218 W Montgomery St.......................770-459-3624511 Bankhead Hwy Crrlltn..................770-838-7884(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)

Villa Rica News & Views Hospice - Loans 61

Need Money Fast?We have millions to lend. Let us help you with a personal loan. Use it for Graduations, Summer

Vacations, Home Repairs or Just About Anything.We offer personal loans from

$225.00 to $1,500.00*Telephone applications welcome.

Low Monthly Payments! • Tax Preparation!Apply By Phone! • It’s Easy & It’s Fast!

*All loans are subject to our liberal credit policy and credit limitations, if any.

218 W Montgomery StVilla Rica GA 30180

(770) 459-3624www.security-finance.com

511 Bankhead HwyCarrollton GA 30117


6405 Fairburn Rd Ste 500BDouglasville GA 30134


Loans continuedSmart Cash - 133 W. Bankhead Hwy..........678-941-3586TitleMax-664 W. Bankhead Hwy.................770-456-4814

LocksmithsTony’s Lock & Key.....................................678-346-5484

MagazinesVILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS

P.O. Box 7162, Douglasville, GA 30154www.villaricanews.net.......................678-840-8604

Maid ServiceBest Cleaning Service..............................770-843-5408DANIELS CARpEt & RENoVAtIoNS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)Dust Bunnies Domestic Divas..................770-616-5203Kay’s Cleaning Service.............................404-786-3057

MoLLY MAID...........................................770-942-0300(Please See Our Ad on Page 30)

Moms With Mops…............................…..770-500-9726pEAChY CLEAN.....................................770-456-7695Saray House Cleaning..............................678-787-7945

Mailing ServiceWest Georgia Mailing

1320 Mount Zion Rd - Crrlltn...............770-836-0506

Malls & ShoppingARboR pLACE MALL

24 Hour Info Line...............................770-947-4245(Please See Our Ad on Page 49)

Martial Arts InstructionDefkon One Fighting & Fitness

901 S Carroll Rd................................678-840-5995Into Arts Martial Arts Center

132 W Montgomery St......................770-459-9555Karate Instruction......................................770-459-7011Kwon’s Martial Arts Academy

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-459-0803Westside Fighting & Fitness

125 Commons Way...........................678-840-8857Y S Rho Martial Arts

1839 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy…......770-456-6433

Massage therapyb StILL hEALING MASSAGE

317 Westview Dr...............................404-934-8265bLISS hAIR SALoN & DAY SpA

4040 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl....................770-942-1100(Please See Our Ad on Page 17)

Greentree Day Spa6842 Douglas Blvd Dgl......................770-947-8733

hEALING hANDS MASSAGE thERApY3417 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................770-489-7999(Please See Our Ad on Page 45)

Wellstar Massage Therapy........................678-838-2555

Maternity ShopsMotherhood Maternity - Arbor Place.........770-577-5676

Mattresses ChANDLER’S fuRNItuRE & MAttRESS

4279 Highway 27 Crltn...........................770-830-0880(Please See Our Ad on Page 6)

fuRNItuRE CItY1525 N Highway 57 Crltn.........................770-830-0001

(Please See Our Ad on Page 56)Mattress Junction -941 S Carroll Rd........770-459-8022SIt ‘N SLEEp

11 Lake Carroll Blvd Crltn.......................770-834-1122(Please See Our Ad on Pages 32 - 33)

Medical SuppliesApothecary Shoppe Pharmacy The

705 Dallas Hwy.................................770-459-9499Matrix Mobility & Healthcare Products

125 Commons Way...........................770-456-8018Midwest Medical Services........................404-892-8086

Men’s ClothingCamp Cap Company - 209 Main St.........770-459-3647CoWboY Shop, thE

938 N Highway 27 - Roopville..........770-854-6913Squire Shop - 109 Newnan St Crltn.........770-832-9673

Monogramming See Embroidery Monuments & MarkersRock Of Ages Monument and Markers.. 678-653-8280Yates Monuments.....................................404-290-0064

MoonwalksCARNIVAL ZoNE thE

1292 John Belt Drive............................678-290-4805(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)

MopsLafitte Mop Co..........................................770-459-5966

Mortgages See Real Estate SectionMotorcyclesEnck Cycles - 901 W Bankhead Hwy.......770-459-2453MEtRoCYCLES

631 Thornton Rd LthSpgs.................770-941-9050(Please See Our Ad on Page 48)

Slammerz Cycle Haven LLC1202 Bankhead Hwy Crltn.................770-834-6999

Tri County Motor Sports344 Bankhead Hwy...........................404-720-4750

Movers See Real Estate SectionMovie theatersCarrollton Stadium Cinemas

1135 Bankhead Hwy.........................770-830-9830Regal Cinemas - Arbor Place Mall............678-838-0041

MuseumspINE MouNtAIN GoLD MuSEuM

1881 Stockmar Rd............................770-459-8455Villa Rica Museum - 1881 Stockmar Rd...770-459-8455

Music InstructionMusic Speaks/Words in Motion

210-A West Montgomery St..............954-892-2538

Music Stores- CDsFYE - Arbor Place Mall.............................678-838-0022

Nail SalonsArt Nails-596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.....770-456-8632Fancy Nails - 80 Hwy 61 Conn.................770-459-8644INDuLGE SALoN & DAY SpA

1019 Rome St Crrltn..........................770-838-9095New Georgia Nails - 7951 Villa Rica Hwy..678-840-4225Tango Nails - 664 Bankhead Hwy............770-459-1003Villa Nails - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd...........770-459-0222Wendy’s Nail - 118 Hwy 61 Conn.............770-456-0960

Newspapers Villa Rican The - 210 W Montgomery St..770-459-0510

NeedleworkEwe Knit - 815 Cedar St Crltn..................770-830-6480

NotariesErica Jasper & Associates........................770-899-4648RWB Tax Services LLC

363 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-9980Turner, Gail...............................................404-368-7353Williams, Alyce..........................................404-375-9457

Nurseries - plantsNew Georgia Home and Garden Center

64 Ridge Road - Dallas.....................678-840-5452Triple Creek Flower Farm

8625 Banks Mill Rd...........................770-489-8022

Nursing homes & AgenciesCaugan Wellspring...................................404-789-6882Douglasville Nursing & Rehab

4028 Hwy 5........................................770-942-7111

Nursing homes continuedGENtIVA hoME hEALth.....................1-866-GENtIVA

(Please See Our Ad on Page 43)Lakehouse At Legion Lake

2928 Legion Lake Rd Dgl..................678-715-8887pINE KNoLL NuRSING & REhAbILItAtIoN

156 Pine Knoll Dr - Carrollton..........770-832-8243(Please See Our Ad on Page 24)

Office Equip & SuppliesACRA - 359 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-0395

(Please See Our Ad at Printing)Cartridge World

304 Adamson Sq Crrlltn....................678-839-7588Office Depot - 9559 Hwy 5 Dgl.................770-942-6969Office Max

2900 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl....................770-920-7900

Office Space4 SEASoNS SELf StoRAGE

2460 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................770-456-6018(Please See Our Ad on Page 8)

The Burson Center500 Old Bremen Rd Crrltn.................678-890-2332

opticians

optometrists o.D.Ford Family Eye Care - 600 Hwy 61 N....770-459-8733

paint - RetailSherwin Williams-610 W Bankhead Hwy.770-456-1811

painting ContractorsDANIELS CARpEt & RENoVAtIoNS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)fRANKLIN buILDERS............................770-617-9150

(Please See Our Ad at Home Improvements)hARRISoN CoNtRACtING


Rolins Painting..........................................770-329-1188Smallwood & Associates Painting.............770-947-2211SuNRISE hANDY SERVICES.................770-490-9895

(Please See Our Ad at Handyman Services)

paralegal ServicesIndependent Paralegal Services...............678-939-6094Paralegal Services of Atlanta....................678-371-6431

parksCleghorn Street Park - 233 Cleghorn St....770-459-7011Fullerville Park - 121 Ball Park Rd.............770-459-7011Gold Dust Park - 646 Industrial Blvd........770-459-7011Powell Park Arts Center-524 Leslie Dr......770-459-8246

party planning ServiceCARNIVAL ZoNE thE

1292 John Belt Drive............................678-290-4805(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)

CooL bEADS2911 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl.......................678-391-8722(Please See Our Ad at Jewelers)

GameTruck West......................................678-861-4510LoCAL CoLoR - 111 Main St.................404-408-8285

(Please See Our Ad on Page 20)Spinnerz Family Skate Center

117 N. Hwy. 113 Crltn........................770-830-5303

party planning continuedWest Georgia Gymnastics Center

141 Prospector Dr.............................770-456-7702Wga Equipment & Party Rentals

100 Saber Parkway...........................770-459-2339Your Bowling Center

3931 Longview Dr Dgl.......................770-947-2795

paving ContractorsRP Paving Solutions,LLC

106 Three West Pkwy........................678-840-4088

pawn ShopsCash Store Title Pawn The

395 W Bankhead Hwy.......................678-840-4774Golden City Loan & Pawn

96 Hwy 61 Conn................................770-459-2274Villa Rica Pawn Shop Inc

750 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4988

personal Care homesAShbRooK VILLAGE - 75 Herrell Rd....770-459-8061

(Please See Our Ad on Page 52)pINE KNoLL NuRSING & REhAbILItAtIoN

156 Pine Knoll Dr - Carrollton..........770-832-8243(Please See Our Ad on Page 24)

Stewart’s Village - 318 Westview Dr.........770-459-2048

personal trainersBody Transformation by Jackie................678-988-4053

pest Control

Arrow Exterminators-1301 Hwy 78 W......770-456-7072

Crowder Pest Services.............................678-664-2024Culver Exterminating Co...........................770-684-7686

Mirror Lake Pest Control...........................770-459-7980

pet boarding/SittingbARK AVENuE pEt SALoN


bIG DoG’S WEStSIDE, thE12844 Buchanan Hwy Tmple...........770-562-2275(Please See Our Ad at Pet Grooming)

top DoG pEt SIttER............................678-665-2213West GA In-Home Pet Care.....................770-548-8827

pet GroomingbARK AVENuE pEt SALoN


62 Loans - Pet Grooming Villa Rica News & Views

Pet Grooming continued

BigDog’s Westside, The12844 Buchanan Hwy Tmple...........770-562-2275

Celestial Canine - Hwy 101, Villa Rica......678-840-4300

Chippie On-The-Go - 217 Browning Rd...678-758-6330COUNTRY LANE GROOMING

7699 Lambert Rd, Winston.................404-376-6297Four Paws Resort - 743 Industrial Blvd....770-459-7700Gentle Paws - 23 Sandhill Hulett Rd........770-214-0994

Petting ZoosLittle Vine Petting Zoo

757 Little Vine Rd, Temple..................770-328-9674

PharmaciesApothecary Shoppe Pharmacy The

705 Dallas Hwy.................................770-459-9499CVS Pharmacy-736 W Bankhead Hwy....770-459-8234Publix Pharmacy-2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..678-840-8788Rite Aid Pharmacy - 62 Industrial Blvd.....770-459-9660VILLA RICA DRUGs - 222 W Wilson St...770-456-4663

(Please See Our Ad on Page 44)Walgreens - Bankhead Hwy & Hwy 61....770-459-9344

9591 Conners Rd..............................770-456-9284

PhotographersFOREVERYLIFE......................................404-409-0260Highly Favored Photography....................770-819-8224Restored Image Productions Photo to DVD service...........................404-791-8258

Physical Therapy - see Medical GuidePlayground EquipmentWeaver’s Wood & Metal, Inc.

1010 Hwy 78 W.................................770-459-1832

Plumbing Contractors

ACME PLUMBING SERVICES.........770-947-8853

Addison Smith...........................................770-832-9006Champion Plumbing..................................770-480-5077Cross & Sons - 3357 Liberty Rd..............770-942-7446D&J Quality Plumbing Inc.........................770-214-2900Dolphin Plumbing.....................................770-942-8900

SUNBELT SEWER & DRAIN

Poison Control CenterPoison Control Center...............................404-616-9000

Police DepartmentsCarroll County Sheriff’s Office

1000 Newnan Rd..............................770-830-5888

Police Departments continuedCarroll County Sheriff’s Office - Sand Hill Precinct

1000 Newnan Rd..............................770-214-3596Georgia State Patrol

746 W Bankhead Hwy............................770-459-3661Villa Rica Police Department - Main St....770-459-5149

Pool HallssTIx BAR & GRILL

660 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-456-1616(Please See Our Ad on Page 12)

Pool Tables - service & RepairJensen’s Professional Services......................770-809-9289

Post OfficesVilla Rica Post Office

43 Community Sq.............................770-459-3725

Pressure WashingAll-Pro Pressure Clean..............................770-262-5058Aqua Tech.................................................678-941-3077

DANNY’s PREssURE WAsHING.....770-947-3499(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)

Estes Pressure Washing..........................770-330-9531Henderson Enterprises............................770-947-9085Rolins Painting..........................................770-329-1188

Printing

ACRA - 359 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-0395

Copy/Printing - Invitations,Flyers, Business Cards, etc.

ACRA 770-459-0395

Copy/Printing - Invitations,Flyers, Business Cards, etc.

ACRA 770-459-0395

BLUE PRINTSCopied & Printed

Promotional Products

PsychologistsWillowbrooke at Tanner - 20 Herrell Rd...770-836-9551

Real Estate see Page 18Recreational VehiclesNEW HORIZONs OUTDOORs

4429 Bankhead Hwy.........................770-949-9644

Recycling

Direct Recycling - 7865 Smith Rd............404-735-7095

Recycling continued

Remodeling - see Home Imp.Rental CentersAaron’s - 903 S Park St Crltn…...............770-834-1020Rental Express

1396 Bankhead Hwy Crrlltn..............770-832-7720

Restaurants see Page 11Retirement PlanningEDWARD D. JONEs CO - KINNEY TAYLOR

104-A S Carroll Rd............................770-459-1785(Please See Our Ad on Page 27)

Roof CleaningAmerican Roof Care.................................404-538-4708

Roofing ContractorsA&M Construction.....................................404-427-7431Ben Hill Roofing

6811 Bankhead Hwy Dgl..................770-949-3514CRIsT ROOFING-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377

(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)FRANKLIN BUILDERs............................770-617-9150

(Please See Our Ad at Home Improvement)Mickey’s Roofing......................................770-949-8460

sandSand-Stone - 7262 W Bankhead Hwy......770-920-1003

satellite TVWest Georgia Satellite

2440 Hwy 27 S - Carrollton..............770-832-0038

schoolsBay Springs Middle School

122 Bay Springs Rd..........................770-459-2098Bedford School The

5665 Milam Rd Fairburn....................770-774-8001Carroll County School System

164 Independence Dr Crltn...............770-832-3568Glanton Hindsman Elementary School

118 Glanton St..................................770-459-4491Haralson County School of Gospel Music

2656 Old Bushmill Rd, Bremen...........770-574-7596Ithica Elementary School

75 Whitworth Rd................................678-840-5101Mirror Lake Elementary School

2613 Tyson Rd..................................770-651-4300Oak Grove Montessori School

180 Oak Grove Rd Crltn....................770-214-0112Oak Mountain Academy

222 Cross Plains Rd - Carrollton......770-834-6651Sand Hill Elementary School

45 Sand Hill School Rd.....................770-832-8541sTARs OF HEAVEN CHILDREN’s NURsERY

8200 Highway 166 Dgl.....................770-949-5683(Please See Our Ad at Day Care Centers)

Temple Elem. School-95 Otis St..............770-562-3076Temple High School - 589 Sage St..........770-562-3218Temple Middle School-275 Rainey Rd.....770-562-6001Villa Rica Elementary School

314 Peachtree St..............................770-459-5762Villa Rica High School-600 Rocky Branch Rd.770-459-5185

schools continuedVilla Rica Middle School

614 Tumlin Lake Rd..........................770-459-0407WINsTON CHRIsTIAN ACADEMY

7425 Hwy 78 - Winston.......................770-949-7462(Please See Our Ad at Day Care Centers)

screen PrintingFTS Sports - 401 W Bankhead Hwy........678-840-8568sOUTHEAsTERN sALEs & sPECIALTIEs INC


360° DEsIGN COMPANY900 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-380-6551

seafoodGulf Seafood Market

339 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-4488

security see Burglar Alarmsseptic Tank CompaniesSamples Septic Service...........................770-920-5747

SEPTICSOLUTIONS, INC.

Septic PumpingField Lines Repaired

770.489.2095 | 770.942.PUMP

MENTION THIS AD AND GETA FREE BOTTLE OF BACTERIA

WITH SEPTIC PUMP

[email protected]

sewing MachinesCORNERsTONE sEW & VAC

6853 Douglas Blvd............................770-949-5775

shoesCOWBOY sHOP, THE

938 N Highway 27 - Roopville..........770-854-6913Shoe Show

612 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.................770-459-9108

siding ContractorsCRIsT ROOFING-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377

(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)Encore Woodcrafters................................770-265-7668FRANKLIN BUILDERs............................770-617-9150

(Please See Our Ad at Home Improvement)HARRIsON CONTRACTING


singing LessonsAmerican Singing Studio

4024 Shaded Oasis Ln......................678-653-1346MUsIC sPEAKs/WORDs IN MOTION

210-A West Montgomery St..............678-787-5441(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)

signs & Banners

ACRA - 359 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-0395

ACRA 770-459-0395Lettering, Banners, Signs

ACRA 770-459-0395Lettering,

Banners, SignssOUTHEAsTERN sALEs & sPECIALTIEs INC


360° DEsIGN COMPANY900 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-380-6551

skateboardsThe Grind - 2493 Bright Star Rd Dgl........770-489-6666

skating RinkssPINNERZ FAMILY sKATE CENTER

117 N. Hwy. 113 Crltn........................770-830-5303

soccer LeaguesSouthern Soccer Academy........................770-780-5161

Villa Rica News & Views Pet Grooming - Soccer 63

SodAA Plus Turf Care.....................................678-662-8078AbSolute Green................................678-480-3043

Sporting GoodsBarnes Store - 1332 Bankhead Hwy........770-832--9013Hibbett Sports


StablesCircle A Barn

8683 Ephesus Church Rd.................404-886-2730Little Vine Petting Zoo

757 Little Vine Rd, Temple..................770-328-9674My Little Pony Party Farm

8743 Ephesus Church Rd................770-883-3728Red Horse Stables

2800 West Hwy 5..............................770-258-0444Sandhill Trails - 276 Williams Rd.............770-830-0934Willowbrook Equestrian Center

395 Powell Chapel Rd VR….............770-459-1417

StorageA Safe Storage, Inc. - 434 Edge Rd.........770-456-9199Acme Self Storage

3015 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-832-3521ASAP Self Storage - 840 S Carroll Rd.....770-456-9664

1219 Rockmart Rd............................770-459-9090Capitol Storage-520 E Montgomery St....770-459-4496

Fortress Storage West31 Waterford Dr.................................770-456-0744

4 SeASonS Self StorAGe2460 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................770-456-6018

(Please See Our Ad on Page 8)New Georgia Self Storage

9495 Villa Rica Hwy..........................770-456-2376Storage Xxtra

1836 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-456-7495

Storage buildings SuPerIor StruCtureS

3982 Hwy 61 Crrlltn..........770-832-9939

Weaver’s Wood & Metal, Inc.1010 Hwy 78 W.................................770-459-1832

Swimming Pools/Suppliesbrown’S PoolS - 3440 Hwy 5 Dgl.........770-942-0118

704 Bankhead Hwy Crrltn.................770-838-0034(Please See Our Ad on Page 52)

Creative Pool & Spa....................................770-834-5003

tag OfficesCarroll County - 423 College St................770-830-5826Douglas County - 8700 Hospital Dr..........770-949-2309

tanningPanama Tan & Spa - 104 Hwy 61 Conn...770-459-9100Private Beach Tanning

628 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........770-456-1965Venus Tanning Salon & Boutique

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd......................770-456-7677

Tattoos & PiercingsForever Skin Deep Body Ink

125 Commons Way..........................770-459-4465Villa Rica Ink - 118 W Montgomery St.....770-456-4465

tax return PreparationCRC Tax Service - 207 Main St...............770-459-2290

H & r bloCk - 664 W Bankhead Hwy....770-456-96562000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-456-82044935 Stewart Mill Rd Dgl..........770-942-7944(Please See Our Ad on Page 29)

Liberty Tax ServiceCarrollton VR Hwy & S Carroll Rd....770-456-40557951 Villa Rica Hwy..........................678-840-4460

Oakes James CPA727 Sandhill-Hulett Rd........................770-838-1115

Roberts Tax & Insurance Services923 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-2226

RWB Tax Services Llc363 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-456-9980

SeCurItY fInAnCe218 W Montgomery St.......................770-459-3624511 Bankhead Hwy Crrlltn..................770-838-7884(Please See Our Display Ad at Loans)

Villa Rica Tax Service117 Tri-County Plaza.........................770-459-5010

taxi CabsGold City Taxi............................................678-523-7528

television repair & Install.Villa Rica TV Service & Furniture Co Inc

301 Main St.......................................770-459-3933

theatres See Movie theaterstile ContractorsDAnIelS CArPet & renovAtIonS....678-840-5633

(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)

tiresJ & J Auto Service

400 W Montgomery St.......................770-459-3362

kAtz tIre & Auto41 Triangle Ct Crrlltn...........................770-830-7273(Please See Our Ad at Auto Repair)

Robbie’s Auto Service - 419 Main St........770-459-8013Villa Rica Tire - 216 W Bankhead Hwy.....770-459-8473

towingAdams Towing & Recovery.......................770-832-2180C&C Towing..................770-459-9064 or 770-214-1234Direct Recovery & Investigation.................770-941-6082Huey’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service

261 E Montgomery St.......................770-459-6938lIbertY wreCker ServICe

100 Hunter Industrial Dr....................678-840-8698MAYfIelD’S boDY SHoP, GArAGe, & wreCker ServICe


Midway Wrecker Service10005 E Bankhead Hwy...................770-459-0846

Mike Shannon Towing & Auto Repair65 W Johnson St - Temple................404-414- 2545

Wild West Towing......................................678-860-8417

toysToys R Us - 9365 The Landings Dr..........770-577-5755

trailersMorris Auto & Trailer Sales

3970 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-830-0569

transmissionsBeavers Transmission & Auto Repair

3320 Liberty Rd................................770-459-8007Leverette’s Transmission & Automotive

1204 Bankhead Hwy Crltn................678-858-2847Speedy Transmission-51 Triangle Ct Crltn.770-834-4041

travel AgenciesClassic Travel-1708 Belmont Rd..............770-459-6568trAvel eSCAPeS

4090 Veterans Memorial Hwy Dgl....770-732-9434(Please See Our Ad on Page 16)

tree Services

GOODYEAR TREE SERVICE........770-949-4444 (Please See Our Ad on This Page)

GOODYEAR TREE SERVICESince 1993 24 Hr. Emergency Svc.

FULLY INSURED / WORKERS COMPTrimming Dangerous Removals

Stump Grinding Crane Bucket Bobcat

770.949.4444trophies & PlaquesSoutHeAStern SAleS & SPeCIAltIeS InC


Village Frame And Trophy Shop...............770-456-4224

Truck Accessories/RepairDixie Truck Accessories

131 Wedowee St Bowdon................770-258-0040New Georgia Collision - 163 Liberty Rd....678-840-4722Quality Diesel Repair - 128 Edge Rd......678-860-8417West Georgia Truck Accessories

2533 Old Hwy 166 Crltn…..............770-832-6268

Truck rental4 SeASonS Self StorAGe

2460 Mirror Lake Blvd.........................770-456-6018(Please See Our Ad on Page 8)

U Haul Truck Rental-840 S. Carroll Rd.....770-456-9664434 Edge Rd.....................................770-456-99981219 Rockmart Rd............................770-459-57329495 Villa Rica Hwy..........................770-456-237631 Waterford Dr.................................770-456-0758

TruckingC&H Transport..........................................770-734-6694Cargo Transport........................................770-456-6300D&K Truck Service…...................……….770-595-3719East-West Express - 57 Daniel St............770-459-1159J Grant Transport LLC..............................770-459-1706KTI Logisitics…….........................……….770-456-8546

tutoringBooks By Design

113 S Candler St................................770-823-8763Mandy Kelly Tutoring.................................404-516-5900

uniformsSoutHeAStern SAleS & SPeCIAltIeS InC


Vacuum CleanersKirby Vacuum Cleaners

113 Commons Way...........................770-459-3272

veterinariansAtlAntA weSt AnIMAl HoSPItAl

102 Thomas Dorsey Dr.....................770-459-2253Villa Rica Animal Hospital

1700 Rockmart Rd............................770-459-1145 West GA Spay & Neuter Clinic

525 E Montgomery St.......................678-840-8072weStSIDe AnIMAl eMerGenCY ClInIC

875 Thornon Rd LthSpgs...............770-819-1090(Please See Our Ad on Page 31)

video rental & GamesGamers Superstore - 602 Hwy 61.......….678-840-4321

video Taping & Production2 or 3 Productions.....................................404-825-8233

vitaminsGnC - lIve well


water CompaniesCarroll County Water Authority

556 Old Breman Rd..........................770-832-1277City of Villa Rica Water Department

571 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-7000

water/fire Damage restrtn.Paul Davis Emergency Services..............404-798-0409

water Gardens/featuresMooD SwInGS bY Jb...........................770-942-6054

wedding Supplies/ServicesBrides Atlanta - 6842 Douglas Blvd..........770-942-0171

Centre At Arbor ConneCtIon

7475 Douglas Blvd............................678-213-3195


DouGlASvIlle Downtown ConferenCe Center

6701 Church St.................................678-715-6094


MIll town MuSIC HAll

1031 Alabama Ave Bremen...............770-537-6455


ProM uSA - 2080 Fairburn Rd Dgl..........770-942-2896


weight Loss ProductsGnC - lIve well


weldingWeld Master Services...............................404-553-4770

western wearCowboY SHoP, tHe

938 N Highway 27 - Roopville..........770-854-6913

window CleaningRolins Painting..........................................770-329-1188Wesley’s Window Washing & More..........404-782-2828

window Sales/InstallationCrISt roofInG

7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl........................770-489-7377(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)

wHItMAn GlASS SHoP431 Dixie St - Carrollton...................770-832-2337

window tintingSounD Proof - 7447 Douglas Blvd.....770-920-0077

women’s ClothingCherie Armand Clothing & Exchange

120 W Montgomery St......................404-277-9098Sassy Ladies’ Boutiques & Gifts

108 Montgomery St..........................770-456-7190Simply Attitude Salon & Boutique

150 Stone St…............................….678-371-2065

Wrecker Service See towing

Writing ServiceJimmy Hall Writing Services.....................404-580-1501

Yarn Ewe Knit - 815 Cedar St Crltn..................770-830-6480

64 Sod - Yarn Villa Rica News & Views

Happy

HolidaysFrom

Our Family To Yours

John Bleakley Ford870 Thornton Road

Lithia Springs, GA 30135

(770) 941-9000

www.johnbleakleyford.com

The 2013 Ford Fusion

Building long term relationships is our focus.To us that means being your partner

and finding ways to help you succeed.

FREE SITE SURVEYS!!CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS!!

770-949-5776

T O

8

www.harrisoncontracting.com

• INTERIOR PAINTING

• EXTERIOR PAINTING

• REMODELS

• PRESSURE WASHING

• COMMERCIAL BUILDOUTS

“Large enough to handle the volume. Small enough to handle the details.”

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

Serving the SoutheastSince 1995

• CARPENTRY

PRESORTEDSTANDARD

US POSTAGE PAIDPERMIT NO. 21FREEPORT, OH

43973

Villa Rica News & ViewsP.O. Box 7162Douglasville, GA 30154

Villa Rica News & Views - December 2012

Documents

Transcript of Villa Rica News & Views - December 2012