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Chairman’s Corner
Tom Worthan, Chairman
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
The Douglas County College and Career Institute

When I was growing up, many students went into the work force right after high school. We were encouraged to further
our education by attending college, and many did, but many used skills passed down to them through family and friends
and began work.

Times changed and a college education became more important to have. Fewer students went directly into the work
force, and skilled workers became harder to find.

Now times have changed again, and this time, there is a wonderful combination of the two.

The new College and Career Institute is an innovative concept where both emphases come
together. The CCI integrates academics and advanced career/technical programs, and
encourages high school students to develop work force skills and take corresponding academic
classes to make an easy transition to a technical college.

The CCI is a partner with West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), and is located on the WGTC campus on Timber Ridge
Drive. The CCI offers numerous program of study, and I recently had the opportunity of going through the whole CCI
Center with CEO Julian Carter and the students in Brian Little’s video production class. The tour was very revealing and
showed me that the Douglas County School System is right on track with this innovative way of teaching.

The CCI’s Mission is “ensuring a viable 21st Century work force” and that is exactly what they are doing.

What I witnessed during my visit was students enjoying learning and getting hands-on experience. The mechanics in the
auto shop were changing oil, balancing tires, and doing electronic analysis of engines. The patient care group had an
actual pharmacy and hospital beds. Cosmetology students were cutting and styling hair. The welding class was actually
welding! The video production class filmed our tour and had a producer, director, sound tech, script tech, and other
needed staff. This is the right way to learn skills!

The skill classes supplement the regular curriculum at Douglas County’s four high schools. Students spend only a part of
the day at CCI, and the rest at their regular high school taking classes so that they still get the math, science, history,
and English education they need. However, some of the CCI classes are in conjunction with WGTC and some CCI
students earn college credit at WGTC. This is an amazing program!

The programs of study are wide-ranging, comprehensive, and will give our students a good insight into the career field.
There are two advantages to having these programs: (1) the student will satisfy himself that this is a good career for
him; or (2) the student will find out that this really isn’t what he wants to do for the rest of his life, and can then start
looking in another direction. Either way, it is a valuable lesson. Here are the programs of study offered at the Douglas
County CCI.

xAutomotive Technology
prepares graduates for employment in the automotive service and repair profession - leads to a diploma in
Automotive Technology or Automotive Fundamentals, and graduates are eligible to take a competency test offered by
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - professional certificates are also available

x Computer Information Systems and Game Development Specialist Programs

prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a networking specialist or other IT
professions - a cooperative program with WGTC that leads to a Computer Support Specialist
Diploma, Networking Specialist Diploma, and WGTC’s Networking Specialist AAS Degree, Computer
Support Specialist AAS Degree - professional certificates are also available

x Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field - graduates
receive a Drafting Technology Diploma with either Mechanical or Architectural Specialization -
professional certificates available

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THOUGHTS FROM THE MAYOR
Each month Douglasville’s Mayor, Mickey
Thompson writes a column about a subject which
is of interest to many residents of Douglasville,
and Douglas County. The city of Douglasville’s
website is: www.ci.douglasville.ga.us. Mayor’s
Email: thompsonm@ci.douglasville.ga.us
The City of Douglasville continues to experi-
ence a decline in revenues, just like many of you. And like those
businesses and families who are having to manage with less money,
so is this City government. Certainly, this situation is reflected in
the City’s new budgets for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011, which were
adopted unanimously by the City Council on June 21.
CUTTING THE BUDGETS. Basically, the overall budget for the
City of Douglasville government for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 was cut
by 7 percent from the adjusted overall budget for Fiscal Year 2009
- 2010, because of declining revenues.
For the new budgets for the City of Douglasville, let me share with
you some numbers:
a) The General Fund Budget -- which is the budget for most of the
City’s operations and services -- is $17,733,638 for the new fiscal
year, which started July 1, 2010, and continues through June 30,
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2011. By comparison, the adjusted General Fund Budget for Fiscal
Year 2009 - 2010 was $19,188,301. Thus, the City’s new General
Fund budget has been cut by $1,454,663.
b) The Sanitation Fund Budget -- which covers residential and
commercial sanitation services, street sweeping, Keep Douglasville
Beautiful, and inmate work crews for picking up trash along City
streets and in City parks -- is $3,609,500 for the new fiscal year. By
comparison, the F. Y. 2009 - 2010 adjusted Sanitation Fund bud-
get was $3,745,342, which is a decline of $135,842. Sanitation
Fund revenues are down because fewer large roll-off containers are
needed for construction debris due to the decline in construction.
c) The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Fund Budget took
the sharpest cut because it is funded totally from a two-cent ho-
tel-motel room occupancy tax. As you know, tourism and other
leisure traveling has dropped sharply; therefore, revenues for the
CVB annual budget have plummeted over the past two years. The
Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 CVB Fund Budget is $386,384, which is a
decline of $57,504 from last year’s figure of $443,888.
d) The Conference Center Fund Budget -- which receives income
from Conference Center rentals, as well as from a different two-
cent hotel-motel tax -- is $455,053 for the new fiscal year. This is
$49,947 less than last year’s budget of $505,000, which is due
basically to the same reasons cited in the previous paragraph.
EACH DEPARTMENT’S BUDGET WAS REDUCED. City Man-
ager Bill Osborne and Finance Director Karin Callan instructed all
City government departments to reduce their respective spending
plans for this new fiscal year by 4 percent under the F. Y. 2009 -
2010 budget levels. Basically, salaries remain frozen for the third
year in a row. No new job slots were created, except for one new
police officer position which was established in order to maintain
the City’s officer-to-population ratio of 2.8 officers for each 1,000
residents.
As many of you will recall, anticipated revenue decreases more
than a year ago caused the City Council to reduce the number of
City employees. Twenty-two jobs were eliminated. Because of the
tough decisions made last year and because of good fiscal manage-
ment during the past 12 months, the City Council did not have to do
further staff reductions prior to adoption of the new budget. Hope-
fully, significant budget reductions will not need to be made during
the course of this fiscal year; however, cuts will be made if revenue
shortfalls begin to occur.
While we appreciate the work our staff does, the City Council
is committed to making sure this local government lives within its
means. And that includes keeping a close watch over personnel
costs, as well as other costs in providing services to citizens and busi-
nesses in this community.
Concerning the 4 percent budget reduction for this new fiscal
year that I mentioned previously, let me note there were two notable
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year that I mentioned previously, let me note there were two notable of $4,287,396. (Because the City Council had to adopt the new
exceptions. Because the new Public Safety and Municipal Court budget prior to the time the new figures were received from the Tax
Building and the new community center in Hunter Park will open Commissioner, this reduction of $61,170 will be part of a budget
during this new fiscal year, it was not logical to expect the Police amendment to be made this fall.)
Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, respectively, Sales taxes -- along with property taxes -- constitute the largest
to absorb the increased costs of operating these new facilities which revenue source for the City of Douglasville. However, we are for-
will be much larger than the current inadequate buildings that cur- tunate in that these two revenue sources provide only 47 percent of
rently house those departments. In particular is this true for the Po- our General Fund revenues. The Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 adopted
lice Department, where 70,000 square feet of new construction will budget showed anticipated sales tax revenues of $4,612,900 while
replace several old downtown structures which contain only about the recently adopted Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 budget showed a par-
one-third that amount of space. allel total of $4,095,664. Thus, we are projecting another year of
We are appreciative to the voters of Douglasville for recognizing decline in sales taxes, with this one being some 11 percent.
the need build to these two facilities. The new community center in Revenues from occupational licenses -- perhaps better known as
Hunter Park is the final major construction project being funded as business licenses -- are projected at $1,293,747 for this new fiscal
a result of voter approval of a countywide SPLOST (Special Purpose year, which is a decline of $17,503 from F. Y. 2009 - 2010. This is
Local Option Sales Tax) referendum in 2002. Basically, the new a reflection of a continuing weakness in the local economy in the
Public Safety and Municipal Court Building is being built because business community.
City voters approved the issuance of General Obligation bonds to I close this year’s column as I did my City budget column in 2009:
finance this needed improvement for the Police Department and “I want to stress that I believe all government should strive to provide
Municipal Court. The community center should open around the services at the lowest possible cost. That is what this government is
end of the year, and the Police Department should move into that doing and will continue to do.”
new facility early in 2011.
Budget reductions came in many areas, including plans to use
vehicles longer and thus delay purchase of their replacements. We
benefited from a one-time change in the City’s retirement plan with
the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) which is saving the City
some $450,000. The number of new vehicles has been reduced,
with departments being told that we need to get more useful mileage
from City cars and trucks.
REVENUE REDUCTIONS. As previously mentioned, revenue
from hotel-motel occupancy taxes have dropped...for the three-cent
tax for the General Fund, as well as the two two-cent tax levies noted
previously for the CVB Fund and the Conference Center Fund.
Reduced revenues from property taxes was the biggest question
facing City budget writers. Because of State law changes enacted by
the Georgia General Assembly (SB 55), decreased property values
in a community due to foreclosures and due to reassessments had
to be taken into account. While some subdivisions in Douglasville
saw significant reductions in property assessments and while some
other subdivisions had smaller reductions, we were fortunate that
non-residential property in the City saw smaller reductions in prop-
erty values.
City staff had projected an overall decrease of 10 percent in the
dollar amount of the tax digest for the City of Douglasville. Staff
projected property tax revenues would decline by $249,273, from
$4,597,839 last year down to $4,348,566 for this year. Ms. Callan
and Mr. Osborne missed it by only $61,170. The actual decline, as
shown by the Douglas County Tax Commissioner, is to a new total

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engagement ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stacey Lawson & Arnaldo Echevarria
Stacey Alicia Lawson and Arnaldo
Echevarria were engaged Decem-
ber 12, 2009, and will be married
September 4, 2010 at the home of
the bride’s parents. Stacey is the
daughter is Eddie and Jean Lawson
of Douglasville. Arnaldo is the son
of the late Rosali Echevarria and the
late Aurora Roman of Hammonton, New Jersey.
Laura Bryan & Adam Ivey
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Ivey
announce the engagement of their
son Adam Michael Ivey to Laura
Helen Bryan daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Craig Bryan of Newnan. The
groom is the grandson of Mr. and
Mrs. Ronald D. Ivey of Douglasville
and Rev. and Mrs. Frank J. Powers of
Newnan. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. John A. Ritch and the
late Mrs. Jo Anne Ritch of Newnan and Mrs. Mary Helen Bryan and
the late Charles H. Bryan Sr. of Newnan. The wedding will take place
on August 7 at 5:00pm, at Newnan First United Methodist Church.
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wedding ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kristy Hudson & Travis Branson
Travis Charles Branson and Kristy
Marchelle Hudson were united as
one, June 4th, during a seaside cer-
emony on Tybee Island. Travis, son
of Charlie and Annette Branson of
Douglasville and Kristy, daughter of
Paul and Regina Hudson of Knox-
ville, Tennessee are residing in their
hometown of Douglasville after a honeymoon in Ochos Rios.
Shadra Tomei & Bryce Sparling
Bryce Sparling and Shadra Tomei
were married on June 19th, 2010 at
sunset on Navarre Beach in Florida.
Bryce is the son of Becky Sparling of
Douglasville. Shadra is the daughter
of Rick and Lorri Tomei of Doug-
lasville. The couple was surrounded
by close family and friends at the
ceremony. Bryce and Shadra reside in Villa Rica, Georgia.
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Why Marital therapy?
By Jessica Hocutt, MAMFT, LAPC. Connection
Family Counseling, 3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Ste.
101, 770-364-6561
Unfortunately, our culture as a whole has a
negative view of counseling. Some believe prob-
lems should be dealt with only in the family.
Others think only those with serious issues go to counseling. This
viewpoint often comes from a misunderstanding of what therapy is.
Television, negative past experiences with therapists, and outdated
counseling practices have all contributed to the belief that therapy is
somewhat taboo or too new-age. The truth is that every person will
go through something, at least once in their life, that is outside of
their understanding or ability to move through without some outside
assistance.
In the past, counseling focused on treating illnesses and exploring
one’s childhood. Now, counseling has opened up to also helping
the general public live healthier, more satisfying lives. Therapy pro-
vides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and your relation-
ships and experience personal growth. In a society where half of all
marriages fall apart, therapy can provide that boost to help push a
marriage into the success category.
Think of therapy as a multivitamin. It’s not something you have to
take, but it helps keep you healthy and prevents future health prob-
lems. In the same way, marital (and individual and family) therapy
is a tool best used as a preventative measure to provide a healthy
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base and prevent future problems. Seeking therapy before things
become out of control, allows for growth and change. Oftentimes,
couples who wait until they are severely disconnected are unable
to hear each other and appreciate each other’s efforts, and are of-
ten unwilling, or unable, to put much effort into correcting things.
Therapy at this point takes much more time and energy than couples
usually have left.
However, couples who are still connected, but are facing minor-
to-moderate conflicts, are more likely to have the energy and ap-
preciation for one another to put towards the therapy process; they
are more willing to be open to ideas and try new ways to accomplish
their goals. This type of therapy is often very short-term and can be
used throughout the marriage when needed, to improve on different
skills and areas that the couple finds challenging. When a couple
takes preventative measures to safeguard and improve their mar-
riage, they will be prepared to draw on their relationship strength
and skills to make it through difficult times.
At what point in your marriage do you seek preventative therapy?
If you are questioning whether you should go, that might be a good
sign that you could use some extra help in your marriage. Every
marriage goes through its ups and downs, and sometimes, even the
minor ‘downs’ can last a long time if a couple is unsure how to turn
it around. Another good time to seek therapy is in times of transition,
such as children becoming adolescents, a couple becoming empty-
nesters, or retirement. Transition periods in life throw us new chal-
lenges; having a strong foundation as a couple and being prepared
to face them can make the transition smoother.
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embracing midlife
Submitted by Naomi Fields, Licensed Professional Counselor, 8309
Office Park Drive Douglasville, www.nbcounseling.com, 770 949-
0074
Midlife! What a wonderful period in one’s life, the period between
youth and old age - a time of great potential for growth. This time in
one’s life can be compared to adolescence in that it is a period of
gaining a sense of who you are and establishing your identity, with
the benefit of actually knowing something instead of just thinking that
you do. Midlife is a place in your life where you have gathered wis-
dom through experience, yet it is a time of transition, possibly with
a feeling of discontentment. At midlife you begin to wrestle with the
deeper questions of life. You desire to know your purpose and what
gives meaning to life. It is a time to evaluate your life and make any
desired adjustments. It is a time to reconnect with your spouse, to
become more of a friend to your children, and a time to explore new
interests.
By definition “transition” is a movement or passage from one
stage to another. Transition by its very nature involves change, and
change can be difficult. Even when the change is wanted and posi-
tive, it turns the familiar into the unfamiliar, possibly resulting in feel-
ings of fear and inadequacy as you enter unknown territory. For many,
the transition to midlife is a period of confusion and uncertainty, com-
monly known as a “midlife crisis”. However, a more positive way to
think of this period is that of “midlife opportunity” … the opportunity
to make new choices and move toward a fuller and more satisfying
life.
Christine Carter Schaap in her book Bring it On! Women Embrac-
ing Midlife, points out that midlife presents distinctive adjustments for
women:
1. Losing your sense of purpose - feeling perplexed about the mean-
ing of your life; 2. Shifting parental responsibilities as children are
launched or need less attention; 3. Awareness that you’re beginning
to show signs of aging; 4. Concern about approaching menopause
and how it will affect your life; 5. Behaving completely out-of-charac-
ter – feeling like a stranger to yourself; 6. Bewilderment over a “crush”
you’ve developed on someone not even your type; 7. Neglected tal-
ents demanding to be expressed - dreams and desired reemerging; 8.
Boredom with activities that previously held great interest and domi-
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nated your life; 9. Caring for aging parents – discovering the roles are
suddenly reversed; 10. Biological clock ticking – wondering if it’s too
late to start a family; 11. Questioning the accuracy of assumptions
made years ago about God and faith.
If you are struggling with any of these issues, know that you are
not alone. More than ever, as our society has become increasingly
stressful and families have moved apart, women are coming together
in search of the kind of nurturing, caring and support that often only
other women can provide.
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Your Child’s AdvoCAte
By Kerry Patuka. She is a degreed and certified
educator, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5
Ministries, a consulting, speaking and training min-
istry for churches and children’s ministry. Contact
her at kerrydrive5@yahoo.com
Who is advocating for your child? The Mer-
riam-Webster dictionary defines “advocate” with
3 definitions – 1) one who pleads the cause of another; 2) one who
defends or maintains a cause; 3) one that supports or promotes the
interests of others. Wikipedia describes “child advocacy” as a range
of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations that pro-
mote the optimal development of children.
To me, it seems that the dictionary is defining a role parents should
fulfill, but the truth is that advocating for children is seen as some-
thing that happens outside the home and family. The unfortunate
reality is that there are kids who need people outside of their homes
to advocate for them and in these cases, it is very important to have
someone speaking for those children.
Most commonly the parents who have taken on this role of ad-
vocate for their own children are parents of children with special-
needs…but all children need their parents and family to be their
advocates. It doesn’t matter if this school year is his very first year
of school or her senior year, you play a critical role in your child’s
education – you are your child’s advocate. Think about it. Who
knows what his strengths and weaknesses are? Who knows what
makes her smile or cry? Who knows the things about himself that he
tries to hide from others? Who knows the events that have shaped
her life so far? You do!
It doesn’t really matter if your child attends public school, pri-
vate school or homeschool, your role as advocate is still important.
Wherever your child is being educated, it’s easy to abdicate this role.
Homeschoolers may think, “Advocate? They are with me all of the
time.” Private school parents figure that they are paying good money
for someone to educate and care for their kids and trust that the
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gather the pieces and parts that shows us how God made our child
When & Where: October 23rd, 10 a.m.
Race will take place in Downtown Douglasville
and who he or she is becoming. We then plead for, defend and
Registration: $15 per rider
support our children – that’s advocating! We make sure that he is (all riders will be given their own t-shirt, limited to 50 riders)
getting everything he needs from the home, school and community
and when those things don’t add up right, we seek to change them. DOUGLASVILLE
We fight for our children because we love them and we know them SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
CALL FOR DANCERS, DANCE SCHOOLS & GROUPS!
better than anyone else. It’s a privilege God gave us, even on the Prizes will be given to First, Second & Third Place!
days when the battle may seem all up hill. Psalm 127:3 reminds Performance will be on Saturday, October 23rd, during the Main Street Market.
For more information regarding these events please call 770.947.5920
us “children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord” and I intend
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petpages
Pet Set Pet Care Tip
Removing Mats From a Dog’s Coat
By Dixie Popham - Owner, Pet Set Grooming,
3313 Hwy. 5 Across from Publix, 770-949-0579
Cut Grooming Costs with Brushing and
Trims at Home
When long haired dogs develop mats from
tangles, shedding, or fleas and ticks, skin
irritation, pain, and sores can result. Regular
grooming is easier than mat removal. Dogs, especially long haired
breeds or breeds with undercoats or curly coats, often get mats in
the hair that need to be removed. Mats start when hair tangles and
collects burrs, sticks, shedding hair, or other debris. Flea and tick
infestation can add to the matting problem as dogs tend to bite,
chew and scratch the irritated areas. Mats often grow in size over
time and pull on the pet’s skin causing discomfort. Severe mats can
irritate the skin and even cause sores. Repeated wetting and drying
only hardens and tightens the knot, making it even more irritating
to the dog and more difficult to remove.
Where Matted Hair Typically Develops
Mats are often seen where hair is the longest or where friction
occurs such as behind ears or tips of ears, collar area or chest,
lower front legs, the feathery skirt on the hindquarters, or the tail.
Preventing Mats in a Dog’s Coat
Preventing mats before they develop is much easier than removing
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them. Good flea and tick control, regular baths to keep coat clean,
and daily brushing to remove shedding hair and tangles before
they become a problem will help to prevent mats. A groomer or
veterinarian can recommend grooming products and flea and tick
control products that will also help in preventing matted fur.
Removing Mats from a Dog’s Coat
Small mats can usually be picked apart with a brush or mat
breaker or cut into or cut off using scissors. Do not simply pull a mat
out as it can be very painful or cause injury to the skin. Large mats
are usually too hardened to pick apart and must be cut off. Severely
matted dogs may need to be shaved by a professional groomer.
Mats in areas such as ear tips and toes, or mats very close to the
skin, can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from the body part
itself. To prevent accidentally cutting the skin, slide a comb between
the mat and the skin and cut only above the comb. If the mat is too
large or too close to the skin for a comb to fit underneath, it should
be removed by a professional groomer.
Cutting Costs on Dog Grooming
In a tough economy, the expense of the dog’s haircut by a
professional groomer may not be on the list of priorities but
grooming is an important part of health care for dogs and should
not be neglected. When the budget is tight, DAILY BRUSHING to
keep tangles and mats under control, regular baths, flea and tick
preventives, and simple scissor trims at home can help stretch the
time between trips to the dog groomer.
These Pets Need a Homes
Submitted by the Douglas County Humane Society, a group of volunteers
determined to make a lasting difference in the quality of life for animals in
Douglas County, 678-838-9123.
Stella
Stella is a two year old, solid black, lab mix. She is approxi-
mately 60 pounds, spayed
and housebroken. She under-
stands basic commands and
does well on a leash. She is a
very energetic and playful dog,
friendly to people and okay
with strangers. She does not
get along well with children but
is a very loving dog. Please call
Ashley at 770-547-0720 to adopt this sweet girl.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne needs a home. She is a five and a half year old,
spayed, mixed-breed dog.
She is crate/house trained and
knows basic commands. She
is current on all shots. She is
very affectionate though she
would do better as a single
pet. She is not good with cats.
Please contact Marshall
James at 770-815-0598.
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sports&fitness
ATLANTA BRAVES
08/01 - @ CIN 1:10pm
08/02 - vs NYM 7:10pm
08/03 - vs NYM 7:10pm
08/04 - vs NYM 7:10pm
08/05 - vs SF 7:10pm
08/06 - vs SF 7:35pm
08/07 - vs SF 7:10pm
08/08 - vs SF 1:35pm
08/09 - @ HOU 8:05pm
08/10 - @ HOU 8:05pm
08/11 - @ HOU 2:05pm
08/13 - vs LAD 7:35pm
08/14 - vs LAD 7:10pm
08/15 - vs LAD 1:35pm
08/16 - vs LAD 7:10pm
08/17 - vs WSH 7:10pm
08/18 - vs WSH 7:10pm
08/19 - vs WSH 1:05pm
08/20 - @ CHC 2:20pm
08/21 - @ CHC 4:10pm
08/22 - @ CHC 2:20pm
08/23 - @ COL 8:40pm
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SPORTS SCHEDULES
NASCAR
08/24 - @ COL 8:40pm 08/01 - Pocono 1:00pm 09/26 - Dover 1:00pm.
08/25 - @ COL 3:10pm 08/08 - Watkins Glen 1:00pm 10/03 - Kansas 1:00pm
08/27 - vs FLA 7:35pm 08/15 - Michigan 1:00pm 10/10 - Fontana 3:00pm
08/28 - vs FLA 4:10pm 08/21 - Bristol 7:30pm 10/16 - Charlotte 7:30pm
08/29 - vs FLA 1:35pm 09/11 - Richmond 7:30pm 10/24 - Martinsville 1:00pm
08/30 - vs NYM 7:10pm 09/19 - Loudon 1:00pm 10/31 - Talladega 1:00pm
08/31 - vs NYM 7:10pm
09/02 - vs NYM 7:10pm
09/03 - @ FLA 7:10pm
Topps to host benefit golf tournament
09/04 - @ FLA 7:10pm Topps Sports Bar & Grill is hosting a benefit golf tournament on
09/05 - @ FLA 12:10pm Thursday, August 12 beginning at 10:00am. The tournament will
09/06 - @ PIT 1:35pm
09/07 - @ PIT 7:05pm take place at St. Andrews Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit Mitch Gill
09/08 - @ PIT 7:05pm to help with medical expenses. Prizes will be available as well as
09/09 - vs STL 7:10pm
09/10 - vs STL 7:35pm food, soda and beer. The cost is $100 per golfer or $400 per four
09/11 - vs STL 4:10pm man team. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 per hole. For
09/12 - vs STL 1:35pm
09/13 - vs WSH 7:10pm information, please call Robin or Jerry at 770-489-1927.
09/14 - vs WSH 7:10pm
09/15 - vs WSH 12:10pm
09/17 - @ NYM 7:10pm Chapel Hill Road Baptist Church to host a Bike
Ride for Breast Cancer
A Bike Ride for Breast Cancer, sponsored by Chapel Hill Road
Baptist Church Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry will be held Satur-
day, August 14. Registration begins at 9:00am. The escorted ride
leaves at 10:00am. The cost is $25 for rider and $10 for a passen-
ger. A spaghetti lunch will accompany the ride at Chapel Hill Baptist
Church, located at 4391 Chapel Hill Road. All money raised from
the ride and lunch will go to
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. For more information
e-mail chrbcfaithriders@bellsouth.net.
Got Skillz Tournament to be held August 14-15
First Round Sports Group will bring the Got Skillz 3-on-3 Basket-
ball Tournament to Villa Rica on August 14 through 15 at Gold Dust
Park. This is a fun and exciting, indoor basketball
tournament for the entire family to enjoy.
The Got Skillz 3-on-3 basketball tourna-
ment is designed so that anyone, young or
old, male or female, the couch potato or
avid player can play as part of a participating
team.
Teams can register by mail or online at www.gotskillz3on3.com.
The cost is $100 for Youth Teams (ages under 18), and $128 for
Adult Teams (ages over 18). Mail-in registration must be received by
August 1st; the online deadline is August 6th. Teams are encouraged
to register early to reserve a spot in the tournament. All participants
will receive a free Got Skillz 3-on-3 t-shirt. The winning team of each
division will receive a trophy. Community Support is welcomed and
needed. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to vol-
unteer, contact Brian at brian@firstroundmangementgroup.com.
Register for the Fishes & Loaves 5K
The Fishes & Loaves 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run will take place August
7th at 7:30am at the Douglas County Courthouse. You can register
online at www.saintjulians.org.
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SPORTS FITNESS
Better golf through strength training
By David Hansey. 404-514-1896, NASM
Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist,
NASM Certified Sports Fitness Specialist, NASM
Certified Personal Trainer. www.4fitbodies.com.
I train a lot of people for a variety of different
sports but golf is one where I get a lot of ques-
tions. How to have longer shots? How to have
more accurate shots? How to perfect your drive? How to perfect
your short game? The list of questions goes on and on. But here is a
little secret. Just as one specific exercise will not give you a “six-pack”
or a bikini body, there is not one specific exercise that will make you
a perfect golfer.
If you are already strength training, then it may just be a tune-up
and an adjustment on the exercises you are doing. If you are not
strength training, starting a golf specific strength training program
will make dramatic changes in your game.
Golfers need to consider a few things when they train. Profession-
al golfers have a combination of strength, flexibility and mechanics
that combine in order to make the most amount of force delivered
to the golf club head with the proper amount of stability to make the
ball go where they want. Sounds complicated but it is really very
simple. If you think of your strength as being a water hose, you real-
ize that you get the most amount of water and water pressure when
there are no holes or kinks in the line and when the hose is as short
as possible.
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Well your body is not that different. When you have weak or tight
muscles preventing you from performing in the proper way, your
strength is tapped, much like a leak in the hose. When you have a
big belly, it puts your back in a position to compensate for that weight
so it cannot also provide the most accurate transfer of strength.
So what do you do to correct your weak and tight muscles and
other issues that might be affecting your game? Well the first thing is
to look at your overall conditioning. Does your game get worse the
longer you play? That is a sign of fatigue and your overall condition-
ing could be the issue. As for other specific issues, everyone is unique
and you really need to have a movement and posture assessment
to see what muscles you may have that could be tight or weak and
affecting your game.
Some people have tight chest muscles which pulls their body into
a position that reduces power from being transferred to their shot.
And many try to make up for a weakness like that with arm power
which reduces the accuracy of the shot and fatigues your arms very
quickly. Others have weak forearms, which makes it difficult to ma-
neuver your wrists and arms appropriately which can make some
players compensate with unnatural movements of the elbows and
shoulders leading to potential injury.
There are many more examples of this and many muscles that can
be affecting your game like that. And they are all easily corrected
for most people once it is identified which muscles it is. It really will
not add hours to your workout. It may in fact add no time at all for
most people as your workout can just be adjusted to do the correct
exercises for you rather than what you are currently doing.
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health&beauty
Debra Russell-Mayberry
lost 21.6 inches
Personal Trainers Corner
Drink Up! The imporTance of hyDraTion
By Leslie Austin - Leslie Austin has been in the
fitness industry for 16 years as a Personal Trainer
Stay connected to us! and Fitness Instructor. She is currently employed
GoldsGymWestGA
with Gold’s Gym in Douglasville. You can reach
her at LesAus10@aol.com
You’ve heard the rule before: drink eight
glasses of water each day. But when you work
out, your body’s demand for fluids increases even more, especially
I decided that I needed a lifestyle change. At 55, it if you’re exercising outdoors - or even warming up on the way to the
was time to get myself together. I set goals and
made up my mind that this was it, there is a gym during warm summer months.
Before
connection between happiness and good health
and good health leads to great things and all that
life has to offer. Attitude is everything and it was
5 Easy Ways To sTay HydraTEd
time to stop the excuses. 1. Drink eight glasses of water every day.
Group fitness classes like Group Active and Zumba 2. Can’t remember the last time you had a water? Go get one.
keep me moving and personal training holds me
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performance significantly,” says Romeo. “If we have inadequate fluid
intake, every cell and organ system in our body has to work harder.
We have less blood volume, so the cardiovascular system has to
increase our heart rate.”
Plus, the more you sweat, the more fluid your body loses. To learn
specifically how much water your body releases during a workout,
weigh yourself without clothes before and after. Every half-pound of
weight loss is equivalent to eight ounces of water lost, explains Ro-
meo. Generally, to maintain a healthy hydration level it’s important
to drink 12 to 24 ounces before and after as well as about eight
ounces every 20 minutes during the workout.
Don’t worry about drinking too much; it’s difficult for a healthy
individual to over-hydrate. Those cramps that sometimes creep up
during a workout are not generally caused by too much fluid con-
sumption. In fact, they can sometimes be a sign of early dehydration,
explains Mary Arnold, a USA Track and Field-certified running coach
and two-time national qualifier in long-course triathlon. But most of-
ten the dreaded side stitch actually comes from undigested food or
an irregular breathing pattern. “I have my athletes slow down or walk
for 30 to 60 seconds to alleviate the cramp,” says Arnold. “Walking
with your hands stretched over your head to stretch your diaphragm
and breathing deeply will get rid of the side stitch.” To beat the heat,
maximize your workouts and get all the benefits of proper hydration
on a daily basis. “Good hydration is not just a part of a workout, it
is integral to a healthy lifestyle,” Arnold says. “If you can’t remember
when you last had a glass of water, you should stop what you’re do-
ing and get one.”

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TIPS FOR SPEEDING UP YOUR METABOLISM
By Samantha Hostettler, PhD, Champion Kara-
te & Fitness, 2145-B West County Line Road, 770-
947-5212, www.championkarateandfitness.com
1. Speed up your metabolism by eating five
small meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack,
dinner bedtime snack. Yes – a bedtime snack! It
keeps your metabolism working while you sleep.
And remember – this isn’t a license to pig out! Read on for how to
eat...
2. Each meal should have a balanced ratio of 30% protein, 40%
carbs and 30% fats. Yes, fats! But good fats – nuts, avocado, olive
oil and so on. Fats play an important role in keeping you feeling full
and satisfied as well as regulating how much sugar is released into
the blood stream.
3. Spice up lean protein. Diet foods don’t have to be bland and
boring. Add flavor so you’ll en-
joy what you’re eating. Lemon
on your salmon. Herbs, spice,
salsas. The possibilities are end-
less! And you just might like it so
much you’ll stop thinking of it as
“diet food”.
4. Drink lots of water – 80
ounces a day. That’s ten 8
ounce glasses. Besides keep-
ing you hydrated, water can
curb your hunger pangs. Drink-
ing it before a meal can take
the edge off your hunger. And
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5. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until you’re hungry to decide what to
eat. That only leads to bad choices! When you’re making dinner,
cook a little extra for another meal or snack. You’ll be amazed at how
well you eat when you’re not grabbing for everything in the fridge!
TIPS FOR BETTER ABS
A big part of ab definition is managing water weight. This means
that you should reduce your sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams a day
and up your water intake to 80 ounces a day. The more water you
drink, the less water you will hold.
Eat foods that are high in potassium (like watermelon). This will
help you reduce bloat, giving definition to your abs. Other things to
try: cranberry juice mixed with water, dandelion tea, asparagus, and
try taking a couple teaspoons a day of apple cider vinegar. This vin-
egar helps to maintain healthy levels of potassium in your body.
You can spot-reduce belly fat, but you have to engage in a regi-
men that burns body fat. This means counting calories so that you are
burning excess body fat.
When you hit the gym, go hard. Work at 85 percent of your maxi-
mum heart rate for optimal fat-shedding results. Try workouts that are
core-based and use multiple muscle groups.
Community Health & Wellness Fair to be held
A Community Health and Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, Au-
gust 7 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 6976 Bankhead Highway in
Douglasville. There will be health screenings, diabetes education,
healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness and nutrition information,
and a moonwalk-fitness zone for children. For more information,
please call 678-715-1677.
Emotions Anonymous meets at Chapel Hill Presbyterian
Emotions Anonymous meets at Chapel Hill Presbyterian, 4241
Central Church Road in the Conference Center on Tuesdays at
7:30pm. For info, contact Melanie Hilderbrand at 770-920-0328 or
hilderbrandm@bellsouth.net or church at 770-942-0360.
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home&garden
16th Annual Great Tomato Contest
If you are a Douglas County resident and would like to enter the
‘Great Tomato Contest’, take your heaviest tomato to Turner’s Feed and
Seed for ‘weighing in’ beginning now through September 6th. Entries
will be accepted Monday - Friday (8:00am to 6:00pm) and Saturday
(8:00am to 3:30pm).
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ORGANIZING TIPS
Is Your Home a “Place of Mess” or a
“Haven of Rest?”
By Joyce Maxwell, owner of ReJoyce N Order,
Professional Organizer and speaker. Awarded
“Business Associate of the Year for 2007” by
Douglas County Chapter of the American Business
Women’s Association. 770-941-0201, www.rejoy-
cenorder.com
Summer, how quickly it slips away. School is starting back soon and
once the kids return our thoughts turn to home and all those tasks we
let slide over the busy summer months. If you want your home to be a
haven for your family you need to work with your clutter not against it.
Take a few moments and look around - What are your “hot spots?”
Do you have a tendency to come in and drop your keys and the mail
on the first available surface? Maybe the kids drop their book bags by
the back door where they stay until the next morning when it’s time to
pick them up again. Take a look around your house and ask yourself
the following questions:
• What is causing clutter in this room?
• Are there items in this room that belong somewhere else?
• Are there items stored somewhere else that should be in this
room?
• When I make a decision to purchase furniture do I consider its
storage capabilities?
Sometimes solving the problem is as simple as hanging a few hooks
on the wall or adding a basket with a lid to “corral” the clutter. You can
find beautiful, decorative baskets and boxes at local discount stores
that allow you to maximize your space, just be careful in your choosing
because if you don’t purchase the correct size it will end up becoming
more clutter.
Place a laundry hamper (or mesh laundry
bag on the back of the door) for dirty laun-
dry. If the kids undress in the bedroom but
the hamper is in the bathroom you are go-
ing to end up with dirty clothes all over the
bedroom floor.
Allow your children to have input on how
their rooms are organized and they will
have a greater tendency to want it to stay
that way.
Make it easy for children to put things
away by placing hooks and shelves at
their height.
If you have several areas that are
cluttered, only focus on one area at
a time. Remember clutter didn’t happen
overnight and it may take several weeks to
break one bad habit. Take the mail for example
- if you are in the habit of dropping it on the
first available surface, for now concentrate on
putting it where it belongs every time you bring
it in.
If clutter is a problem in the family room, place
a basket on the table for remotes; add a large wick-
er basket to collect toys or magazines.
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LANDSCAPING TIPS
By Kate Wright. Kate owns Bloom’n Gardens
Landscape, a design/build/maintenance firm.
She is a degreed Botanist, Certified Arborist, Cer-
tified Pesticide Applicator, and carries a Level 1A
certification in Erosion Control. www.bloomngar-
dens.com • 404-314-1474 • Kate@bloomngar-
dens.com
Yesterday I was working in my vegetable garden trying very hard
not to glance over at the lawn. My once beautiful, green, lush lawn
is not looking quite the same this month. In fact, I think that the lawn
looked better this year than in many years past, but now, it is one big
splotchy, brown mess that could turn on the waterworks (my tears).
Basically, I have to remind myself that the condition of the lawn is to-
tally dependent on the weather we have had this year. Let me remind
all of you that it is the early part of August and the temperatures have
been in the mid 90’s for most of the summer, plus it has been raining
in the afternoon with the hit or miss thunderstorms that are typical in
this region. Also may I remind you that in May, it was in the mid 80’s
with even more rain, right! It is hot and humid, a very typical south-
ern summer. Quite a contrast to the conditions we had over the past
couple of years, then we were in a level 4 and level 5 drought. Well
the good news is that, thankfully, the drought is over, the bad news is
that now we have a whole new set of issues to deal with.
Why does my lawn have to suffer, you may ask. Well our lawns
are suffering from a nasty fungus called Brown Patch. It is caused
by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani. Hopefully the following details will
explain why fescue lawns, as well as some zoysia lawns (although not
as commonly), are suffering from brown patch fungus so badly this
summer. First of all, the fungus that causes brown patch is always
present in the soil and can never be totally eliminated. It is just a
natural part of the cycle of life. When the conditions are ideal the
fungus will take every advantage to reproduce and spread at a rapid
rate. Unfortunately, the conditions are ideal right now for the brown
patch fungus to bloom. When we were in a drought the lawns went
into a semi-dormant state and there was less moisture in the air to al-
low the disease to spread. The fungus typically affects turf that is in a
weaker state. Your fescue is weakened in the summer because it is a
cool season grass and when the temperatures hit the 80’s and 90’s
it is stressed from the heat. The best thing you can do to control this
“bloom” is to not water during the evening and mow at the highest
setting. Actually when it is this hot out, it is best to limit watering to
one or two times a week for about 15 minutes each at 5:00am to
6:00am. This is just to try to keep some water on the lawn so it does
not dry out entirely, but if the weather persists and gets to a drought
type pattern it is best to just shut down watering all together. We are
still in some watering restrictions and probably always will be and
watering is not going to produce good results anyway so save your
money. Your other option is to treat the lawn approximately every
two to three weeks with a fungicide. This does not cure the infection,
but keeps it from spreading. In the end, just remember that aeration
and seeding is just around the corner and it will be possible to get
your yard looking its best once again.

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DECORATING TIPS
Time To Pick a Paint Color!
By Karen Hartley, a local interior designer and
decorator. As owner of Interiors by Decorating
Den, she has been in business for 23 years. She
can be reached at 770-459-9096.
Today many people are looking for ways to
change the look in their home without spending
a lot of money. One of the best solutions can be
paint but choosing the right colors for your home can affect not only
the visual impact but also the way you feel in the space!
When it comes to color, I advise my clients to follow their heart. As
an interior decorator, my color philosophy revolves around the fact
sometimes color preferences are not always the same as your favorite
colors. But with some sound thought when planning for a new color
scheme, generally your heart’s color desires will rule supreme! And,
as most people have discovered, planning a color scheme needs to
be a carefully thought out process.
First, let’s talk about color psychology. Everyday there are more
and more studies conducted which reveal new information about
how color impacts our lives. Did you know that…….
RED: Increases the pulse rate, breathing and blood pressure? If
you like red you yearn for the impulsive life. Red is the color of ac-
tion, love, and courage. You are likely to be outspoken, athletic and
somewhat fickle.
BLUE: A wonderful calming color. Did you know that blue actu-
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ally causes the brain to send off eleven chemical tranquilizers? If you
like blue, you are probably a capable, conservative and sensitive
person.
GREEN: If you like green, you might be fresh, natural, and friend-
ly by nature. Green shades tend to evoke a sense of relaxation,
comfort and quietness. It also represents new growth and new begin-
nings, and can be used as a stress reducing color.
YELLOW: A stimulating color. People who like yellow tend to be
smart and high minded. You might find yourself remaining optimistic
in most situations, and are generally enthusiastic about new ideas.
You enjoy action, and have the ability to project your ideas well to
others.
ORANGE: An exuberant and bold color. Orange lovers tend to
be friendly, cheerful, and are able to get along with practically every-
one. You are social by nature, and hate to be alone. You want the
world to be warm and mellow like the glow of a fireplace.
PURPLE: A royal and fantasy invoking color. If you like purple,
you could possibly be an artist at heart. You like to surround yourself
with talented people and tend to be very free spirited by nature.
BROWN: A warm and comforting color. Brown lovers are of-
ten conscientious, and steady in their ways. You tend to be very
interested in genealogy and home. The company of your family is
paramount in your life.
Now, let’s talk about how to begin to select a color scheme for
your home.
First, decide where your best opportunities are for using color in
a room. Will painting an accent color give your room the spark you
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desire? Or perhaps, a soft blending of similar color hues will give
your new room it’s desired “feeling or mood”.
Then, take a critical look at your room’s architectural features.
Do you want them to stand out – take center stage – or be mini-
mized? For instance, perhaps you have painted bookshelves flank-
ing a room’s fireplace. Adding an accent color to the back walls of
your bookshelves, might add just a bit of much needed color flair to
the entire wall scheme. Or, you may want to use color to bring the
outside in at the windows.
Thirdly, try to define how your space is being used. Reading, re-
laxing, game playing, watching TV? An important consideration in
selecting your new color scheme is how you actually use and enjoy
the space. Choose colors that will enhance that activity.
Next, analyze your room’s lighting. How much natural light does
your room have? A room with a lot of natural light can usually take
stronger colors better than a room which requires a lot of artificial
light.
And last, but not least, it’s critical that you take into account your
“new” room’s relationship to the adjoining rooms. Color continuity
is a key to creating the best overall look. Most homes really need no
more than three colors intersecting with one another and there needs
to be some sense of all these colors in each room. (Of course, your
bedrooms can each stand alone.)
Now, go pick a new paint color and have some fun! And remem-
ber, Painting is one of the least expensive ways to make a big impact!
AND, if you aren’t happy with the result, it’s still easy to repeat the
process and make it great!

PEST CONTROL TIPS

The Abundant Pests of Summer
Provided by Nelson Cruz – Cruz Pest Control,
Inc., Georgia Pest Control Association Member,
770-920-5549, cruzpestcontrol@comcast.net
It’s summertime and the pests are plentiful—
multiplying like crazy in the warm weather. Here are
some of the many summer pests to look for:
Pests around food: Stored food moths and
beetles find their way into many foods we keep for ourselves or our
pets. Cockroaches, ants, flies, rats and mice can be problems any-
where food is stored, cooked or served—and often throughout our
homes. Watch your pet food to make sure you aren’t feeding bugs or
other animals.
Fabric pests: Clothes moths and carpet beetles favor wool, but also
eat other fabrics. Silverfish, crickets and other pests occasionally dam-
age fabrics and papers.
Pests that sting or bite: Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, scor-
pions, and certain spiders and ants pack stings that can be quite pain-
ful. Some pests suck our blood, often without us knowing it. These
include fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting gnats and flies, and many others.
Bed bugs, those nasty blood suckers that hadn’t been a serious prob-
lem in decades, are becoming much more common again.
Pests in damp areas: Millipedes, springtails, and bark lice are
some of the pests that multiply in damp areas indoors and outdoors.
Wood-destroying pests: Termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees,
powder post beetles, and decay fungi all either eat wood for food or
tunnel into it to create nests. Either way, they cause serious damage.

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in a press release! E-mail
submissions@chapelhillnews.net for the guidelines.
Professional Mojo named Small Business of the
Quarter by Chamber of Commerce
Professional Mojo has been named Small
Business of the Quarter by the Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce. The award was an-
nounced yesterday at the monthly Greystone
Power Luncheon in the Douglasville Downtown
Conference Center. Co-founder and Chief Mojo
Officer, Lee Brogden Culberson, accepted the
award on behalf of Professional Mojo Market-
ing from Steve Morgan, Chairman Elect of the
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. The
business honored was chosen based on com-
munity service, business success and Chamber
involvement.
“We are honored to be named Small Busi-
ness of the Quarter,” says Brogden Culberson.
“Our active membership in the Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce has provided a way
for our company to reach out to business own-
ers and non-profits in need of marketing assis-
tance.” From the importance of building a company’s online brand
to the relevance of the marketing message, Professional Mojo guides
the owners of small businesses in utilizing effective marketing to reach
the right prospect, with the right message, at the right time utilizing
the web, print and social media marketing tools.
For more information about Professional Mojo, visit www.profes-
sionalmojo.com.
Pictured: Lee Brogden Culberson and Rachael Gatzman
MTS Tax Service, LLC opens
Saeed Ahmad, son of Sam from Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant, has
opened MTS Tax Service, LLC. As an enrolled agent before the IRS
he is able to represent taxpayers with liens, settlement agreements,
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delinquent tax returns, and other representation
before the IRS.
MTS Tax Service, LLC can also prepare your
taxes and offers comprehensive financial plan-
ning services tailored to the needs of all families
in need of achieving their objectives in today’s
economic environment. Saeed is also fluent in
Spanish for those who may not speak the Eng-
lish language well.
For more information, you may call 770-363-2889, or you may
e-mail him at seyed2003@aol.com.
Clown Kidazzl launches new character
Clown Kidazzl announces the launch of its newest character shows
serving Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Their interactive fun and fitness, anti-bullying,
team-building and ‘reading is fun’ programs
feature a Jester Clown Kidazzl. Offering age-
appropriate non-stop action, Kidazzl includes
a fully themed storyline with games, activities,
treasure discovery, puppets, face painting, and
twisted balloons. Kidazzl the Clown has more
than 15 years of experience as a parent, educa-
tor, special education advocate, after school assistant director, PTA
board member and professional clown. For more information, con-
tact Aisha at 770-318-3652.
Lulabell’s Shabby Chic opens in Douglasville
Michelle Schiffer first opened Lulabell’s Shabby Chic four years
ago. After the business closed its doors she
was unable to shake the urge to have such a
shop. So, she reopened the store. Lulabell’s was
named after Michelle’s grandmother. “She was
a special women, who game me my knowledge
and appreciation for preserving tradition. She
also taught me how important family is. And I
consider my customers my family,” Schiffer stated. By taking shabby
worn furniture and pairing them with new paint and simple design
techniques, she is able to offer decorating on a budget. You can stop
by the store, located at 4106 Newman-Ellis Road in Douglasville or
call Michelle at 770-899-4566 for more info. Pictured: Michelle’s
grandmother, Lulabell.
Local decorator wins national award
Local decorator and business owner, Karen Hartley, DDCD, was
recently honored to receive a first place design award in her com-
pany’s international design contest for her design work. Her award
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winning design featured a beautifully designed sunroom featuring a
clever mix of French Country and Southern ambiances to enhance
this oft used space.
Karen submitted several makeover entries, which were judged
along with over 250 other entries in two separate design contests.
Over 30 leading home furnishings magazine editors from such
distinguished publications as Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional
Home, House Beautiful, House & Garden and Good Housekeeping
participated as judges. Winners were selected based on their design
excellence, creative problem solving, and overall presentation.
Mrs. Hartley received her award during Decorating Den Interior’s
41st Annual Design and Market Conference, held in New Orleans,
Louisiana. As an award winning decorator and business owner in
our community, Karen now has access to an extensive library of be-
fore and after high resolution, digital photographs featuring thou-
sands of room makeovers.
Karen Hartley can be reached at 770-459-9096.
SUCCESS STRATEGIES
UPGRADE YOURSELF
By Tedra Haynes White, Success Strategist,
coach, and owner of Envision Consulting & Strat-
egies, www.envisonconsultingandstrategies.com,
404-428-6376
Do you feel like you are in a rut and are just
spinning your wheels, but going nowhere in life or
in your career? You know that feeling of being the
hamster on that wheel in the little glass box. You can see the world
around you making strides, changing and progressing, but you’re on
that wheel running as fast as you can, going nowhere, stuck in that
same little glass box. If you have ever felt like that, then you are ready
for a personal upgrade. A personal upgrade is when you decide to
take the actions necessary to move to the next level in your life and/or
career and get out of your little glass box.
Change what you are feeding your mind. The mind gives you the
power to transform yourself into what you want to become. Profes-
sional speaker Les Brown says that the moment you start to think and
act like a winner is the moment you will become a winner. What you
need, in order to be a winner, is to put yourself around positive influ-
ences that feed your mind and empower your dreams, rather than
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parasitic influences that kill your dreams, self esteem and confidence.
Decide what your goals are and begin reading articles and books
pertaining to those goals. Enroll in classes or go to workshops that
will give you the information and skills you need to realize your goals.
Stop listening to negative people and your own negative self talk.
Surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed. You
probably know people who waste their lives because they have no
drive, ambition, and seemingly nothing to work toward. These are
the extremely negative and critical co-workers who tell you that you
could never get that promotion or the family members or friends
who laughed at you and discouraged you when you told them your
dreams of starting your own business. These are the living dead.
They don’t want to do anything and they have allowed their dreams,
their spirits, and their ambitions to die and they will do their best to
discourage you so that yours will die too. Get them out of your life
and develop relationships with people who are supportive of you and
working to achieve their own goals.
Develop a plan and go to work! We dream of how we want our
lives to be, but we don’t have a plan to on how to get there. We go
through life hoping that we’ll simply fall into our dream life. Take an
honest look at where you are now and where you want to be (your
goal) and develop the strategies and action plans you need to suc-
cessfully reach your goals. A success coach or mentor can help you if
you need it. Working toward your goals may be difficult and take you
out of your comfort zone, but it will be well worth the effort. Remem-
ber, having the right plan is worthless if you don’t put it into action!
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DOUGLAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
The Mission of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is to support, promote and attract business for the advancement of our
community. The Chamber of Commerce currently serves over 800 member businesses. For information please call 770-942-5022 or
visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com.
Ribbon Cutting held for Pre-Paid Legal Services
A ribbon cutting was held after the GreyStone Power Luncheon on
June 15 to welcome Pre-
Paid Legal Services to the
Douglas County Cham-
ber of Commerce.
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Independent Business
Associate Isabell Reed
spoke at the Ribbon Cut-
ting about the advantag-
es of investing in her company. Instead of waiting for something bad
to happen, Reed educated Chamber members about their options
for legal protection for as low as $1 a day. Pre-Paid Legal Services
provides a variety of plans ranging from Family and Small Business
Plans, to Identity Theft, Medical, Home Owners Insurance & Repair
Warranties. Unlimited attorney consultations, will preparation, repre-
sentation on motor vehicle issues and trial defense are also included
in the plans offered.
Ms. Reed also spoke of the personalized attention that clients re-
ceive at Pre-Paid Legal Services. “Each client is entitled to their very
own professional problem solvers, your own experts in different areas
of law,” Reed stated. “Now is the time to start making smarter deci-
sions in a non-traditional way by protecting yourself, your family, your
business, and your employees with a Pre-Paid Legal Plan.”
For more information about how Pre-Paid Legal Services can help
protect those you care most about, contact Isabell Reed, Indepen-
dent Business Associate, at 678-715-4743 or www.prepaidlegal.
com/hub/ireed.
The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual
Chamber Classic Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 1st at
Mirror Lake Golf & Country Club. More than 250 golfers and 60
tennis players are expected to participate in the 2010 Classic that is
presented by GreyStone Power. In addition to the golfers, there will
also be more than 50 businesses represented including Gold Spon-
sors: Kaiser Permanente, WellStar Douglas Hospital and Comcast
and Silver Sponsors: West Georgia Technical College, American Red
Cross, Extreme Images and Gradick Communications. Tennis spon-
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Ribbon Cutting held for Ivy League Day Care
The Ivy League celebrated their re-opening with a Ribbon Cutting
with the Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
at their location, 6585
Spring Street in historic
Downtown Douglasville.
The Ivy League is a
child care center for chil-
dren six weeks to four
years old and specializes
in Early Childhood Education. Owners Gina Whitfield and Kristy
Kimball pride their facility in being a home away from home for chil-
dren. The facility is located in the heart of Downtown Douglasville
and is a historic house that has been converted into a kid friendly
location. With a healthy balance between safety and comfort, Whit-
field and Kimball have it all at Ivy League.
Ivy League was previously located in the same location ten years
ago before selling their business, and the same faces that were there
then are the same faces that have re-opened and provide excellent
care today. This is a group of mothers who pride themselves on pro-
viding all the love and attention every child needs while their parents
are hard at work.
Mayor Mickey Thompson was present and the ribbon cutting and
praised Whitfield and Kimball for their dedication to provide the best
care possible and welcomed them back to Downtown.
For more information about child care rates or to schedule a tour
of the facility, please contact The Ivy League Learning Center at 770-
675-7509 or visit their location between 6:30am and 6pm.
sors include DeNyse Signs, GAS South, and PT Solutions. Food and
drinks will be provided by Chick-fil-A, Texas Roadhouse and Outback.
The 2010 Chamber Classic promises to be one of the most mem-
orable golf tournaments that Douglas County has ever seen. Each
golfer will be treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as some
incredible prizes. Mercer University will award a $500 prize to the
winner of the Putting Contest, GAS South and Ra Lin will award a
$100 prize for Closest to the Pin, and the Development Authority of
Douglas County will award a $100 prize for the Longest Drive. RBC
Bank is sponsoring an on-site electronic (PGA style) leader board
and Georgia Power will play host to the 19th hole After Party and
awards ceremony in the clubhouse.
Please contact the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce at
770-942-5022 for more information on sponsorships or to check on
player availability. You do not have to be a member of the Chamber
to play. This tournament will sell out early! Forms and more informa-
tion can be found at the Chamber website www.douglascountygeor-
gia.com.
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Carnival Cruise Lines Family Fun Holiday Cruises cooking and cleaning. The ships are decorated for the holidays and
Submitted by Tracey Snipes - Owner – Travel Santa Claus makes a visit to the ship for the kids on Christmas Eve.
Escapes, a full service travel agency located at As for the weather in the fall and winter, while it may be in the 30’s
4090 Bankhead Hwy. in Lithia Springs. 770-732- and 40’s in the metro Atlanta area, the Carib-
9434 - www.travelescapesinc.com - Hours: Mon. bean stays in the mid-70’s.
- Fri., 10:00am to 5:30pm and Sat. 10:00am to When it comes to pricing, traditionally
2:00pm the further out you make your reserva-
With the kids heading back to school, summer tion; the better the price is. With the
vacation is now coming to an end. Now is the best time to start
planning your holiday vacation or even a quick get-away for fall
break. If you’re looking for fun, sun and a hassle-free vacation, a
cruise just might fit the bill.
Cruising remains one of the best vacation values out there, with economy as it is, there may be some
one price covering your accommodations, all your meals, entertain- last minute deals but there is no guar-
ment, and of course beautiful destinations. Carnival Cruises Lines antee that these will be for the cruise you
specializes in vacations for every age group and offers a variety of want or the type of room you want. Carnival
activities ranging from a full casino, complimentary children’s pro- has come out with a new pricing program which is
gram, comedy shows, full service spas and more. Carnival also called the Early Saver rate which requires a non-refundable deposit
leaves out of many convenient departure points for Douglas and but guarantees that you will get the best price if the rate should go
Carroll County residents. down. Pricing is the same regardless of where you book so consider
If you have flown recently, you understand how costly and time- working with a local travel agency.
consuming a flight can be. For that reason, Carnival has moved
ships to ports within driving distance eliminating the need for fly-
ing. You can easily be on a ship from Douglasville in 5 – 7 hours
depending on the port. If you are interested in visiting sunny Mexico
with its crystal-clear waters and outdoor activities, the closest ports
are Mobile, New Orleans, and Tampa. If you would prefer a more
laid-back atmosphere with duty free shopping and beautiful beach-
es, the Bahamas can easily be reached from Jacksonville, Charles-
ton, and Port Canaveral. Carnival offers a variety of 4, 5, and 7 day
cruises from these ports.
With cruising during the fall and winter being some of the best
prices of the year, many people are now choosing to spend the
holidays with their families onboard. Although not a traditional op-
tion, the burden of hosting everyone at one’s house is taken away
allowing everyone to relax together. No one has to worry about the

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Local agent attends NCL Ship inaugural event
Submitted by Kim Weakland, Master Cruise Counselor, 770-942-
0840, icruise@bellsouth.net, www.navybluecruises.com
Kim Weakland, a local travel agent, just retruned from the Nor-
wegian Epic’s Inaugural
cruise event in New York.
“What an amazing ship.
This is Norwegian Cruise
Line’s newest, largest
and most innovative ship
and it’s a good thing she
offers 7-days to take in
all of the of non-stop en-
tertainment, incredible dining, activities, the Aqua Park and so much
more, because guests are going to need them all.,” Weakland said.
After experiencing Norwegian Epic first-hand, it becomes very
clear that this ship really does have something for everyone.
For families this ship truly is ideal with the expansive dedicated ar-
eas just for kids and teens and the family-friendly accommodations,
not to mention Norwegian’s exclusive partnership with Nickelodeon
and a very expansive waterpark.
Spa lovers are in for a treat with the new Spa Accommodations that
offer calming spa décor and entry to the incredible Thermal Suites.
Solo travelers finally have the perfect option with the new Studios
and the Studio Lounge. These unique staterooms were designed and
priced with the solo traveler in mind. All of the reviews in the press
would indicate that these staterooms are going to be a huge hit.
The entertainment options on Norwegian Epic are ground break-
ing and are sure to appeal to guests of every taste and age. Blue
Man Group, Cirque Dreams and Dinner, Howl at the Moon, The
Second City and so much more keep guests entertained while they
laugh and sing along. Although in many cases guests will just gaze in
awe at some of the unique sensory performances and amazing feats,
many of which are being performed for the very first time at sea.
The shopping, the huge, beautiful fitness center and spa, the bars,
the pools, all the entertainment options - it’s just amazing that there
can be so much on one ship. And thanks to Freestyle Cruising®,
Norwegian offers the freedom to create a completely individual style
of vacation. Relaxing or adventurous. All dressed up or resort casual.
And never a fixed schedule or restriction to force the pace. It’s the
perfect vacation.
For more information on the ship, go to www.epic.ncl.com.
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Kim Weakland received MCC Certification
Kim Weakland of Navy Blue Cruises has been designated as a
Cruise Lines International Association Cruise Counselor after recently
completing the organization’s certification requirements. Kim Weak-
land is now recognized within the cruise industry as a Master Cruise
Counselor.
Kim has achieved Cruise Counselor Certification through a com-
pletion of a comprehensive program of cruise sales training and
product instruction delivered through a combination of extensive
classroom training and personal cruise experience. CLIA’s program
graduates are widely recognized as the foremost cruise vacation ex-
perts among American travel agents.
You can reach Kim by calling 770-942-0840 or 800-715-9966
or by e-mailing icruise@bellsouth.net.
By D.Jay Powell. Powell is a freelance travel writer who makes his
home in the Appalachian foothills, where the Smokies meet the Blue
Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. Get in touch with him at 770-
723-6574 or daytripgetaways@aol.com.
Who said one had to travel far? Some real R&R is waiting and it
may have your name on it! Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains offer a
wide variety of adventure that cannot be covered in one visit, much
less one article. Get away to a mountain escape hidden from the
stress of a busy schedule.
From here, the Georgia mountains are at your fingertips. Browse
many quaint shops through historic towns across north Georgia. At-
tend a community theater production. Dine at a variety of restaurants
with local flavor. Enjoy state parks and cascading waterfalls, like one
sees at Amicacola Falls.
There are many hiking opportunities for nature lovers. Visit nearby
orchards or simply take a drive through the rural countryside. There
are enough to make this a trip to remember. A cabin in the woods,
a cozy fireplace, and a place to relax will make it worth staying more
than a day. One will want to check out the amenities at one of the
Georgia Smokies’ best kept secrets for the girls night out, celebrate
an anniversary, or simply to get away from it all.
One will soon discover Aska Lodge in Blue Ridge, Georgia has a
first-class ranking among their guests who often return for another
night’s stay at this large, lovely cabin in the woods. This beautiful
bed and breakfast welcomes guests, while offering luxury accom-
modations as folks travel from regions all around for moments to
relax and another taste of southern hospitality. The lodge has been
written about in publications such as “Focus,” “Points North,” and
“Inn Cuisine.”
The lodge suites have their own balcony overlooking the grounds.
A gourmet breakfast is served each morning. Guest have access to a
rocking chair front porch, a large sitting area with a fireplace, games,
and a bottomless cookie jar!
So, pack your bags, gas the car, and head for the mountains!
Aska Lodge Bed & Breakfast is located at 178 Calen Drive in Blue
Ridge, GA 30513. Call 706-632-0178 or visit www.askalodge.net
for more information.
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 education
Psychologist Corner nalized for this neurological condition that is not under their personal
control (i.e., it is not a matter of effort or motivation). Under no circum-
Processing Speed Impairment stances should a student be punished for not being able to complete
By Rebecca S. Blakeman, Ph.D., Licensed Psy- work in a timely manner. Additional time should be allowed on assign-
chologist - Adolescent Child Specialty Services, ments and tests. “Busy work,” including copying work from the board,
3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Douglasville, 404-310- should be minimized or omitted completely. Assignments should be
1161, blakers1@aol.com. abbreviated so that they are long enough to show mastery, but short
I have written a good deal about learning dis- enough to not cause undue burden on the student. Teachers should
abilities related to specific academic skills such as set a time frame for homework, such that only work completed within
reading, math and writing. This month I would like that time frame contributes to the grade (e.g., the student should work
to share information about a processing impair- for no more than 1 hour a night on homework). Finally, it is extremely
ment that often occurs in association with specific learning disabilities important for parents and teachers to remain patient with the student,
and ADHD, but that can also occur by itself. as stress will only further impede their ability to work efficiently.
For our purposes, ‘processing’ refers to how an individual perceives,
takes in, analyzes, uses, and expresses information. Information can
be processed in numerous ways, including via visual (seeing) or audi-
tory (hearing) means. An impairment in processing speed means ex-
actly what it sounds like—it takes longer for that individual to perceive,
analyze, or ‘take in’ information, and it takes longer for that individual
to ‘use’ that information to produce an answer or output. This is noted
even on tasks an individual know how to do; for example, a student
may very well know all of his/her math facts, but is not able to respond
to an age appropriate number of problems on timed tests. Of course,
processing speed impairments can affect all subjects, including arith-
metic, reading, and writing.
Processing speed impairments can cause significant problems in the
school setting, as well as in other daily activities. One potential prob-
lem with processing speed impairments is that the student may appear
‘lazy;’ after all, he has shown that he knows how to do the work, yet he
does not get his work done in class. Unfortunately, many students with
unrecognized processing speed deficits often are punished for their dif-
ficulties, such that they miss out on recess or other fun activities in order
to finish the work. Likewise, these children often spend an excessive
amount of time each day trying to complete their homework. Another
potential problem with processing speed impairments is that others
may view the student as not very bright; however,
processing speed is separate from intelligence,
and an individual can be quite smart but still
be very slow at processing information.
In order to determine that a student
has a processing speed impairment, it is
necessary to conduct tests related specif-
ically to processing speed. There are a
variety of tests for processing speed, with
each requiring the individual to perform a
rather simple task
under time con-
straints; individu-
als with processing
speed impairments
will perform ac-
curately, but much
too slowly.
If a process-
ing speed impair-
ments is identified,
it is important that
accommodations be made
so that the student is not pe-

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By Suvess Ricks, Associate Superintendent Student Support & Services
The Central Registration Center is located at the Douglas County
Schools Central Office Annex at 4841 Highway 5 (the former Bill Arp
Elementary school site). Student registration is available each day,
Monday Through Friday.
The Central Registration Center is open year round to register all new
and returning students to the Douglas County School System. Open
daily from 8:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:30pm, parents must
register at the Central Registration Center before a student is enrolled
in their home school.
Students currently enrolled in our system will have their school re-
cords move up to the next grade or the appropriate school for their
attendance zone. Kindergarten students and those new to the system
will need to enroll at the Central Registration Center.
To Register We Must Have:
• Birth Certificate
• Georgia Immunization Form 3231 (marked complete for school
attendance)
• Georgia Ear, Eye & Dental Form 3300
• Social Security Card or Waiver
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID
• Custody/Guardianship Papers – If applicable
• Withdrawal Form or Last Report Card
• Middle & High School - Must Bring Discipline History
• High School – Must Bring Transcript
Proof of Residence:
• IF YOU RENT - Current lease AND Current Utility or Connection
Receipt (within the last 30 days)
• IF YOU OWN – Current Mortgage Statement or Tax Bill AND Util-
ity or Connection Receipt (within the last 30 days)
• Multi-Residence Form – If living with fam-
ily or friends signed by owner or leasee and
notarized
• Douglas County Car Tag Receipt
Additional information can be ob-
tained at the Douglas County School
System web site www.douglas.
k12.ga.us. Parents who come
with completed forms and
required documenta-
tion will move quickly
through the pro-
cess. Please call
770-651-2050 if
you have any questions
about the registration pro-
cess.
Please be reminded to check with
your doctor or the local health depart-
ment to complete and update your stu-
dents’ immunization. It is required that
all students’ immunization is in 100%
compliance.

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Survey of Local Cultural and Arts Education
Resources Launched
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County invites
all organizations and individuals offering arts instruction in Douglas
County to complete a survey, developed in partnership with the City
of Douglasville and the Douglas County Schools, to identify their
existing resources, challenges, and needs as arts instructors as well
as to gather information in order to plan for their promotion and
support in the future.
The goal of this project, launched during the Arts Instruction
Summit held at the Downtown Conference Center on June 8th and
facilitated by Douglasville’s Main Street Manager Stephanie Ayl-
worth, is to promote arts education and arts instructors as a valu-
able resource in the Douglas County community. As a result of this
meeting attended by more than 40 individuals, the Arts Council
hopes to develop a directory of cultural instructional services, es-
678-838-9000 tablish a network of participants that will meet regularly, and create
princess-partys.com other marketing for arts instructors and teaching artists for shared
promotion.
“We are hoping everyone who teaches art – piano lessons, pot-
tery classes, tap dancing, drama camps, whatever – will respond
and take a few minutes to complete the survey,” stated CAC Direc-
tor Laura C. Lieberman. “We do not want anyone to answer any
Manicure $15 questions that make them uncomfortable, but we want to learn as
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Upscale & Low Odor Facial Waxing $8 The survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/CAC_
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The mission of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas
County is to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and
participation in the arts among Douglas County residents. The Cul-
tural Arts Council and its programs supported in part by the City
of Douglasville, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, the
Georgia Council for the Arts, Southern Arts Federation, and the
National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation
deserves great art.
The Cultural Arts Center is located at 8652 Campbellton Street
in historic downtown Douglasville. Hours of operation are Mondays
through Fridays, 9:00am to 5:00pm. For more information, please
call 770-949-2787 or visit www.artsdouglas.org.

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Clearly Speaking
Preposition Fun
By Tammy L. Velliquette, M.Ed. CCC-SLP/L,
Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Clearly
Speaking, Inc., 6472 E. Church St., www.areyou-
speakingclearly.com, 404-935-0605
Prepositions and prepositional phrases are
words that relate a noun or a pronoun to an-
other word in a sentence. There are over a 100
prepositions in the English language. Young children who have dif-
ficulty following directions may not have mastery of prepositions.
Early prepositions: in, on, under, over, behind, in back of, next
to, beside, below
Later prepositions: towards, across, before, after, beneath, be-
tween, by
The summer months are a great time to practice prepositions
with an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, etc. activities. You can
set up a bunch of items and have the child to run, crawl under the
chair, go around the tree, pick up the branch next to the bush, etc.
It needs to be noted that more than one preposition might be
adequate to give the same direction. Next to and beside are inter-
changeable, as are behind and in back of. I have had parents tell
me their child did not understand because they use a certain word
to give directions. So they may always use behind versus in back.
One child may make the connection that over and above mean
the same thing. Another child may need practice and have to be
told that they are synonyms. Your child will come in contact with a
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variety of people and will hear things expressed in different ways.
By practicing and explaining different words we can use to say the
same thing we better equip our children for their daily lives. Wish-
ing you all a wonderful end to your summer!
Auditions for the Douglas County Youth Choir
Auditions for a Douglas County Youth Choir have begun. Audi-
tions will comprise of a prepared solo, as well as scales and an
exercise to determine the range of the voice, pitch recognition and
the ability to hear and sing harmony. The choir will be comprised
of youth ages nine to 17. There will be a fee to enroll. Practices
will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm at Douglasville
First United Methodist Church. Please contact the conductor, Vickie
Orme, at 770-489-0503 or Andrea Tingen at 678-403-1163 to
schedule an audition.
Cool Beads August classes
August 7, 9:00am - Watch Class
August 7, 2:00pm - Chainmaille Anklet
August 14, 9:00am - 3 in 1-Bracelet
August 14, 2:00pm - Large Wire Bracelet
August 21, 9:00am - Beading 101
August 21, 2:00pm - Crocheted Necklace
August 28, 9:00am - Half Persian Chainmaille Bracelet
August 28, 2:00pm - Woven Crystal Rose Bracelet
Cool Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville.
Call 678-391-8722 for more information.
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Local Preschools
Bright Star Preschool
Bright Star Preschool is now enrolling for the 2010-2011
school year. Offering a nurturing, Christian environment, low
teacher to child ratio and interactive and developmentally appro-
priate atmosphere, Bright Star Preschool offers Parent’s Morning
Out and classes for two, three and four year olds. For more infor-
mation, call 770-949-2555, e-mail preschool@brightstarumc.
org or visit www.brightstarpreschool.com. Bright Star Preschool is
located at 3715 Bright Start Road.

Central Baptist Church Preschool

Central Baptist Church is now registering for their Mother’s
Morning Out program and Preschool for the 2010-2011 school
year. For more information or a tour of the preschool, please call
Stephanie Johnston at 770-920-0252, extension 322.

Early Learning Center

The Early Learning Center, a ministry of First Baptist Church
Douglasville, is now registering for Fall 2010 Classes. They have
classes for children ages one through four. The Early Learning
Center is located at 5900 Prestley Mill Road in Douglasville. For
more information please e-mail elc@fbcdouglasville.org or call
Angie Kendall at 770-942-5481.

First United Methodist Church Preschool

First United Methodist Preschool is now registering students for

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Ages 18 mos. to 10 years the 2010-2011 school year. They have classes for two, three,
8014 Duralee Lane | Douglasville and four year olds, and a Mother’s Day Out for 18 to 24 month
olds. A child must have reached the applicable age by Sep-
770.949.3115
Montessori School tember 1, 2010. Their preschool is a developmentally appropri-
OF DOUGLAS COUNTY ate, hands-on program in a loving, Christian environment. First
Established in 1976 United Methodist Church is located at 6167 Prestley Mill Road.
For more information, call Jean Dudley at 770-920-9059, or
visit our website at www.douglasvillefumc.com.

Midway Christian Academy Preschool

Midway Christian Academy is now enrolling for the 2010-
2011 school year. They offer creative learning, Christian values

Challenge and loving instruction for each child. They have classes for two,
three, and four year old children, and a Mother’s Morning Out
your Child... class for children 12-24 months. Midway Christian Academy is
located at 1930 Midway Road in Douglasville. For more infor-
THE mation, please call Pamela Scherer at 770 942-8243.

World Will Seeds of Faith Preschool

Seeds of Faith Preschool, a ministry of First Presbyterian
Church, Douglasville, has begun community registration for the
2010-2011 year. Please contact the Seeds of Faith preschool
office at 770-942-9334 if you have any questions.

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Douglasville Student to Walk in Footsteps of and was selected to participate in the conference based on his aca-
U.S. Leaders demic achievements and leadership potential. Tyler is a Beta Club
Factory Shoals Middle School student Tyler Simmons joined member, made Honor Roll for the past two school years, received
over 250 outstanding the Perfect Attendance Award for the 2007-2008 school year, and
middle school students he received the 2010 Best Running Back for the State of Georgia
from across the United award. He and his family would like to thank Tammy Cohen and
States to take part in Chip Esposito of Marietta-based InfoMart, where Tyler’s mother
an extraordinary lead- and grandmother work, for their generous financial contribution for
ership conference in Tyler’s conference expenses.
Washington DC July The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) is a non-
3-8. Themed Voices of partisan, educational organization. Since 1985, the Council has
Leadership: Reflecting inspired more than 200,000 young people to achieve their full
on the Past to Create leadership potential. Members of the U.S. Congress join the com-
the Future, the Junior mitment by serving on the CYLC Honorary Congressional Board of
National Young Leaders Advisors. In addition, more than 40 embassies participate in the
Conference (JrNYLC) Council’s Honorary Board of Embassies. For additional informa-
introduces young peo- tion, please visit www.cylc.org.
ple to the rich tradition
of leadership through-
out American history
while helping them de-
velop their own leader-
ship skills.
During the six-day program, scholars took part in educational
activities and presentations and visit relevant sites, such as Harpers
Ferry, West Virginia and Washington DC’s monuments and me-
morials. In addition to examining notable U.S. leaders and historic
figures, students study the impact of leadership throughout critical
periods of American history. Upon completion of JrNYLC students
gain a greater sense of understanding of the role of individuals
in American democracy, as well as the responsibilities of being a
leader.
Tyler was nominated by his teacher, Angie Biddy, for this honor

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money&finance
Term Life vs. Group Mortgage Life Insurance
Courtesy of Janice Thompson, State Farm Insur-
ance, 2090 Fairburn Road, 770-489-1400, janice.
thompson.cexv@statefarm.com, Member NASD
There are things to consider in comparing term life
insurance to the group mortgage life insurance of-
fered by many financial institutions.
Group mortgage life policy*
* The financial institution is the automatic beneficiary for the
amount due.
* Policy choices usually have less flexibility for amounts and
periods of coverage.
* A waiver of premium for disability is usually not available with
a group policy.
* Provisions can be cancelled by the insurance company or
policy owner. You are certificate holder; the financial institution is
the policy owner.
* Portability is applicable to a particular mortgage loan. If loan
is terminated, so is your protection.
* Flexibility for additional coverage is usually not available.
Coverage for a spouse may be available with some group poli-
cies.
Term life insurance
* You name the beneficiary.
* There are policy choices for any initial amount, subject to
policy limits that meet your needs.
* A waiver of premium for disability is optional coverage. If you
are totally disabled for the time period defined in the rider, premi-
ums will be paid for as long as you remain totally disabled.
* Provisions cannot be cancelled by the insurer. You own the
policy and it stays in force for its term, as long as the premiums
are paid.
* While the policy is in force, it may be converted to permanent
life insurance without evidence of insurability prior to age 75.
* Portability protection does not stop if you move. The policy
can follow you from one mortgage loan to another.
* Additional protection can be added according to your needs
and your spouse and children, if each qualifies.
*All group plans are not the same. This is a general compari-
son only and may not be applicable to a specific group policy.
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New 1099 Headache - Starting 2012
By T. Dennis Connally. T. Dennis Connally is a certi-
fied public accountant with an office at 8483 Camp-
bellton St., across from the post office. His office can
be reached at 770-920-2890 or www.tdconnally.
com.
Health reform law hides massive change in 1099 reporting
A few lines buried in the 2,409-page Patient Protection and Af-
fordable Care Act of 2010 (the new health reform law) will re-
quire U.S. companies to issue 1099s to every business where
they spend $600 or more, not just individual contract workers.
Starting in tax year 2012, the law expands 1099 coverage to
tangible goods and services, thereby also expanding not only re-
porting but data collection for every payee and vendor with which
companies do business throughout the year.
The IRS estimates that the federal government fails to collect
$290 billion a year in tax revenue on income that is not reported.
“This new reporting requirement boils down to closing the tax
gap,” says John W. Roth, senior tax analyst at CCH, a Wolters
Kluwer business. “When third parties are required to report, com-
pliance increases,” he says.
“Now, transactions previously considered a routine part of do-
ing business will need to be reported to the payee as well as the
IRS,” Roth says. For example, under the new rules, a freelancer
who buys a new computer from the local Apple Store will have to
send Apple a 1099. A company that buys raw materials used in
its manufacturing will have to track those purchases throughout
the year and send all of its suppliers a 1099 by Jan. 31 that tallies
the total spent.
Some details still need to be worked out, Roth says. For ex-
ample, will a $599 purchase cross the threshold because of state
sales taxes, excise taxes or surcharges? “The IRS has been silent
on this so far because of higher priorities, such as the health
care mandates and tax changes that will affect tax year 2010.”
The year 2012 seems like a long way off, but because the new
1099 rules pose such a procedural burden, it’s a good idea to
start thinking through the issues involved.
“Corporations will need to figure out how they are going to
track all this and compile it at the end of the year so they can file
1099s in a timely way,” Roth says. “On the flip side, companies
will need to track 1099s as they come in, to make sure they get
to the right person and onto the tax return.”
All S-Corporations, please beware!
In a recent district court case in which IRS claimed that a por-
tion of the dividend distributions by an S corporation to its sole
owner should be re-characterized as wages subject to employ-
ment taxes, the court rejected the corporation’s assertion that
IRS could not compel the corporation to pay a higher salary to
the owner. Accordingly, the court would not order IRS to refund
employment taxes paid by the corporation after IRS made the
assessment. Rather, it allowed the case to proceed and assessed
the taxpayer the taxes.
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Answering Five Questions Can Help You Pursue Your Goals financial goals if you put time on your side.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Submitted by Tony Farina, Financial Advisor, Ed-
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
ward Jones Investments, 8432 Adair Street, 770-920-
8306, tony.farina@edwardjones.com
As you strive to achieve your long-term goals,
such as a comfortable retirement, you may, at times,
feel frustrated over events you can’t influence, such as the up-
and-down movements of the financial markets. Yet there is much
you can control — once you determine the answers to just five
key questions.
Where am I today? Take stock of all your assets — your IRA,
401(k) and other savings and investment accounts. Then, do
the same for your debts, such as your mortgage and any other
financial obligations. On your financial journey through life, it’s
essential that you know your starting point.
Where would I like to be? Once you’ve established where you
are today, you’ll need to identify where you’d like to be tomorrow.
How much will you need to pay for the retirement lifestyle you’ve
envisioned? Will you be able to help pay for your children’s or
grandchildren’s college education? Will you need to support any
other family members? At this stage, you’ll want to write down all
your goals and put a price tag on each one.
Can I get there? After you’ve identified your goals, determine
if they are, in fact, achievable. By considering a variety of factors
— including your likely future income stream and your family
situation — you should be able to determine if you can attain
your goals or if you need to modify them in some way.
How do I get there? Now it’s time to put a strategy into action.
Specifically, you need to choose those investments that can help
you pursue the goals you’ve selected. Your ideal portfolio will
depend on your risk tolerance and time horizon, but in general,
you’ll want a diversified mix of quality investments. While diver-
sification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against
loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility. As you put to-
gether your holdings, make sure you understand what you can
expect from your investments. For example, growth stocks may
offer the highest potential returns, but they also carry the great-
est risk. On the other hand, investment-grade bonds can offer a
steady income stream and, barring the default of the issuer, will
repay your principal when they mature.
How can I stay on track? Once you’ve built your investment
portfolio, you’ll need to review it regularly — at least once a
year — to help ensure it’s still meeting your needs. After all,
many things can and will change in your life, such as your family
situation, your goals, your employment and your risk tolerance.
To address these changes, you’ll need to adjust your portfolio
over time.
As you can see, answering all these questions will take both
work and expertise. That’s why you may want to work with a
professional financial advisor to help you identify your goals and
create a strategy for pursuing them.
In any case, though, start asking — and answering — these
five key questions as soon as you can. It’s easier to reach your

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MEDICAL
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 Hysteroscopy  Hair Removal Neil Persaud, DO, DMD
Gregg R. Sachs, DO
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8954 Hospital Dr............….770-771-5700
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
HEART CLINIC THE
John T. Akiki, MD • Mina A. Jacob, MD
Klaus O. Rees, MD
Micah R. Tepper, MD
Robert G. Warner, MD, FACC
www.theheartcliniccares.com
6095 Professional Pkwy…...678-838-1249
Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists
William E. Rogers, MD
www.heartandvascularspecialists.org
705 Dallas Hwy Villa Rica....770-836-9326
WELLSTAR COBB HOSPITAL
www.wellstar.org
3590 Austell Rd...................770-732-4000
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Cardiology - Continued
WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL
www.wellstar.org
8954 Hospital Dr..................770-949-1500
(Please See Our Ad on Page 80)
West Georgia Cardiology
Daniel K. Ng, MD, FACC
F. Khan Pohlel, MD
Charlie C. Rouse, MD, FACC
www.westgacardiology.com
514 W Bankhead Ave VlaRca.770-456-3750
100 Professional Place Crltn..770-838-8440
Dermatology (Skin)
ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY
Amir Agha, MD
www.skinangel.com
6043 Prestley Mill Rd.........770-739-7546
FAMILY DERMATOLOGY
Yvette George, MD
Firas George-Hougeir, MD, FAAD
Kelli B. Ingram, MD
Paula Nelson, MD
www.myfamilyderm.com
4645 Timber Ridge Dr....….678-838-9090
Ear, Nose & Throat
Bi-County Ear, Nose & Throat, P.C.
Vivek K. Gupta, MD
Terry Shapiro, MD FACS
www.bicountyent.com
6002 Professional Pkwy......770-949-4200
Carrollton Ear, Nose & Throat PC
150 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770-832-1488
Ear, Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery Center
Jahmal Hairston, MD
Neil Persaud, DO, DMD
Gregg R. Sachs, DO
6130 Prestley Mill Rd…......678-838-3903
Villa Rica Ear Nose & Throat
Eric Andrist MD
John Burson MD
www.villaricaent.com
705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.......770-459-0408
Endoscopy
West Georgia Endoscopy Center
160 Clinic Avenue Crltn…..770-834-2225
Family & General Practice
Arbor Place Family Medicine, PC
Thomas Varughese, MD
www.arborplacemedicine.com
6130 Prestley Mill Rd…....770-771-5100
Atlanta West Primary Care Associates
Millard J. Collier Jr., MD
939 Thornton Rd.........…..770-948-5400
Carrollton Family Healthcare
624 Dixie Street Crltn…..…770.832.9593
Center for General Medicine, Inc
Warlito G. Rollolazo, MD
809 W Bankhead Hwy VR...770-456-9993
6084 Professional Pkwy., Ste. C
(Between the Hospital and the Courthouse)
Douglasville 770-942-1440

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- Continued
Douglas Medical Group
Saurabh D. Desai, MD • Girish I. Shroff, MD
6025 Professional Pkwy..…770-949-0555
Elite Family Practice
Valencia R Burruss MD
6126 Prestley Mill Rd..........678-715-2993
Life Care famiLy PraCtiCe
Michael S. Moody, MD
8464 Adair St……………770-949-9804
(Please See Our Ad on Page 82)
PHySiCiaNS immeDiate meD
www.physiciansimmediatemed.com
9390 The Landing Dr............770-947-1112
(Please See Our Ads on Pages 11 & 81)
Temple Medical Clinic
421 Sage St Temple............770-562-9007
tOtaL Care famiLy meDiCiNe
Kelvin B Burton, MD
Angie M Harris, DO
www.totalcarefamilymedicine.org
8464 Adair Street…….......770-942-1044
(Please See Our Ad on Page 84)
Veranet Healthcare, LLC
M Michelle Vera MD
www.wgahs.com
403 Permian Way................770-771-5230
Villa Rica Family Medicine
Kenneth Boss, MD
Evangelio Gonzalez, MD
www.villaricafamilymedicine.org
690 Dallas Hwy Vla Rca..770-456-3790
WeSt atLaNta iNterNaL meDiCiNe PC
John A Johnson, MD
www.waimedicine.com
6128 Prestley Mill Rd….….770-942-6903
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Family & General Practice Gynecology & Obstetrics Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Continued Atlanta West Gynecology - Continued
West Georgia Family Medicine Suzanne Lowry, MD North Douglas OB-GYN, PC
Sharon Haynes, MD 939 Bob Arnold Blvd LthSps.770-732-2959 Asher Galloway, MD • Tuwanna Morris, MD
Yvonne Neau, MD Atlanta West Women’s Center Kenyetta Brummitt, MD
Lawrence Price, MD Jaswant Chaddha, MD www.northdouglasobgyn.org
Virginia Price, MD 8697 Hospital Dr.................770-920-9745 6095 Professional Pkwy....770-949-4188
705 Dallas Hwy Vla Rca......770-459-4411 Carrollton Obstetrics and Gynecology South Cobb OB-GYN, PC
Lawrence J. Rowley, MD
Gastroenterology 156 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770-214-2229
Milele B. Francis, MD
DOUGLaS WOmeN’S CeNter
(Digestive System) Kimberly Kuncl, MD, FACOG
Mary E. Kidd, MD
atLaNta GaStrOeNterOLOGy aSSOCiateS Saleem N. Malik, MD
Lisa Ortenzi, MD, FACOG
Jay Garten, MD Robert C. Mulliniks, MD
Sholah Pittman MD, FACOG Scott Reynolds, MD
Neal Osborn, MD
www.atlantagastro.com Vidya Soundararajan MD, FACOG www.scobbobgyn.org
www.douglaswomenscenter.com
8855 Hospital Dr..................678-784-5020 6095 Professional Pkwy…..770-489-4500
880 Crestmark Dr LthSps....770-941-8662
705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca........678-784-5020 ViLLa riCa ObStetriCS & GyNeCOLOGy
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Atlanta West Gastroenterology, PC Jessica R. Hutchins, MD
Navin M. Ruparelia, MD www.villaricaobgyn.org
www.atlantawestgastro.com 690 Dallas Hwy Vla Rca......770-456-3850
4904 Timber Ridge Dr.........770-949-6548 West Atlanta Women’s Health, LLC
Larisa Pearlman, MD
GaStrOeNterOLOGy aSSOCiateS
Kalpana Raghavan, MD
Michael C. Flood, MDRiaz Gill, MD
6025 Professional Pkwy…..770-489-7011
www.gastroenterologyassoc.org
West Georgia Healthcare for Women, PC
8464 Adair St......................770-456-3786
Gynecology Issues PC Richard B. Colditz, MD
690 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.......770-456-3786 Jennifer L. Elliott, MD
Eleanor Glaspy-Benton, MD
GaStrOiNteStiNaL SPeCiaLiStS Of Ga David G. Helton, MD
8954 Hospital Dr…....770-732-7989
Anish A. Desai, MD • Judy Oh, MD Shannon D. Huff, MD
Anuj Paul Manocha, MD www.wghfw.com
6043 Prestley Mill Rd…......770-739-9555 150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn..770-214-2121
West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates West Georgia Obstetrics & Gynecology
www.westgagastro.com www.westgaobgyn.com
157 Clinic Avenue Crltn…....770-214-2800 109 Professional Place Crltn.770-834-0170
Westside Gastroenterology Associates Women’s Care of West Georgia LLC
Jasmine Jeffers MD Eric R Vera MD
www.westsidegastro.com Ford, Linda D, MD, PC www.wgahs.com
6002 Professional Pkwy......770-947-7747 939 Bob Arnold Blvd...........770-944-9852 403 Permian Way VR..........770-771-5235
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Hospitals Internal Medicine - Continued
TANNER MEDICAL CENTER Internal Medicine of Villa Rica
www.tanner.org Amy J. Eubanks, MD
601 Dallas Hwy....................770-456-3000 Alicia Jennings, MD
WELLSTAR COBB HOSPITAL www.internalmedicineassoc-villarica.org
www.wellstar.org 101 Quartz Drive Vla Rca…770-456-3839
3590 Austell Rd...................770-732-4000 PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE MED
(Please See Our Ad on Page 83)
www.physiciansimmediatemed.com
WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL
9390 The Landing Dr............770-947-1112
www.wellstar.org
8954 Hospital Dr..................770-949-1500 (Please See Our Ads on Pages 11 & 81)
(Please See Our Ad on Page 83)
WILLOWBROOKE AT TANNER
www.tanner.org
20 Herrell Rd - Villa Rica......770-836-9551 WEST ATLANTA INTERNAL MEDICINE PC
John A Johnson, MD
Infectious Diseases www.waimedicine.com
Infectious Diseases Of West Georgia 6128 Prestley Mill Rd….….770-942-6903
Laura Larson, MD
Christopher Watts, MD
705 Dallas Hwy Vla Rca..…770-456-3737
Internal Medicine
Classicare Internal Medicine
Xiangdong You, MD
4586 Timber Ridge Dr….....770-489-5000
DOUGLASvILLE MEDICAL CENTER Minor Emergency/
Syed Zafar, MD • Charles A. Craton, MD Extended Hours
Charles G. Denton, III, MD PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE MED
Bettye Drye-Glover, MD www.physiciansimmediatemed.com
James E. Lantz, Jr., MD 9390 The Landing Dr............770-947-1112
Jonathan S. Lowman, MD (Please See Our Ads on Pages 11 & 81)
Satyajeet Patel, MD • Cindy C. Pratt, CMP TANNER IMMEDIATE CARE
Sharon S. Tuckett, MD 101 Quartz St - Villa Rica.....770-949-7500
8820 Hospital Dr…………770-947-3000
(Please See Our Ad on Page 83) Nephrology (Kidneys)
Georgia Internal Medicine Douglas County Dialysis Center
James W. Clabby, MD 4645 Timber Ridge Dr.........678-838-3233
Brian S. Krachman, DO Southern Nephrology Clinic LLC
Michael Piansky, MD • O. Weselman, MD Rafiq M. El Hammali, MD
9280 Highway 5..................770-949-9590 8954 Hospital Dr………....770-577-4825

‘‘I’m back on the court

after 20 years – and bypass surgery.”
A quick heart screening saved WellStar employee Jeff Smoot’s life. “I worked out, I was healthy – but I knew
WellStar offered heart screenings and I thought it was a good idea. The tests found a problem I didn’t know
about. I had a serious blockage that was keeping blood from flowing through my heart right, and I needed
surgery, fast. Dr. Cooper and the team were there for me.”
After his bypass surgery, Jeff picked up his tennis racquet for the first time since college, because
he knows that perfecting his serve helps protect his heart.

If you have heart, you can do just about anything.

Living well takes planning. It takes perseverance. And most of all, it takes heart.
That’s why, every day, across five counties and five hospitals, WellStar is helping people like
Jeff with a world-class cardiac network. From prevention to catheterization and open-heart
surgery to rehabilitation, we put our whole hearts into taking care of yours.

We believe in heart.

wellstar.org/heart 770-956-STAR

WellStar Cardiac Network includes:

WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine WellStar Paulding Hospital Vascular Surgery Cardiovascular Imaging
WellStar Cobb Hospital * WellStar Windy Hill Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation WellStar Physicians Group
WellStar Douglas Hospital * Cardiac Surgery Cardiac Wellness Jeff Smoot
WellStar Kennestone Hospital * Cardiac Anesthesia Cardiac Patient Support * Accredited Chest Pain Center

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DOUGLAS NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, PC
M. A. Kukaswadia, MD Bradley J.G. Larson, MD
Preethi Natarajan, MD Randall E. Pierce, MD
William W. Tung, MD www.ngoc.com
Daniel E. Zdonczyk, MD 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.......678-331-8280
4586 Timber Ridge Dr….…678-838-2180 6002 Professional Pkwy Dgl.678-715-9690
(Please See Our Ad on Page 84) 157 Clinic Avenue Crllton....770-333-2220
Northwest Neurology, PC Roy Richard’s Sr Cancer Center
Robert G. Bashuk, MD
165 Clinic Ave - Carrollton...770-836-9824
Jeffrey Charpentier, MD
Gary Kaplan, MD Ophthalmology (Eyes)
Sandy McGaffigan, MD
Marvin Rachelefsky, MD
www.nwneurology.org
6025 Professional Pkwy…..678-838-1714
TANNER NEUROLOGY
150 Clinic Ave Crlltn.............770-812-5910
(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)
West Georgia Sleep Disorders Center
Reginald V. Hall, MD
Richard J. Mikilitus, MD
www.cannot-sleep.com
705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.......770-832-2775
524 Dixie St Crltn................770-832-9529
6043 Prestley Mill Rd Dgl....770-489-3969
Neuromuscular Therapy
DOUGLASVILLE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
5908 Fairburn Rd.............…404-402-9985 BLATT EYE CENTER
(Please See Our Ad on Page 4) H Lee Blatt, MD
MASSAGE SOLUTIONS 6001 Professional Pkwy.......770-949-3885
2080 Fairburn Rd.............…678-213-4266 (Please See Our Ad on This Page)
(Please See Our Ad at Massage Therapy) Carrollton Eye Clinic and Surgery Center
Oncology (Cancer) Eric Baylin, MD • G. Keith Berry, MD
Georgia Cancer Specialists John Godard, MD • John W. Thomas, MD
Deepti Munjal, MD www.carrolltoneye.com
www.gacancer.com 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca…...770-459-2022
6002 Professional Pkwy..…770-942-0457 158 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770-834-1008

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