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VOL. 5, NO. 12
Restaurants • Events • Medical Guide • Local Yellow Pages • Arts • Sports • & SO MUCH MORE!
VILLA RICANEWS & VIEWS
DECEMBER 2012 | WWW.NEWSANDVIEWSUSA.COM
Photography by Erin Bentley (left), Andy Petty (top right), Shayla Hunter (bottom right)
For some strange reason, it seems relatively easy for our society to forget about Jesus. It makes no sense, but it appears to be true. When you consider the Merry Xmas references and the subtle change from Christmas Holiday to The Holiday Sea-son, maybe the forgetfulness is on purpose. C-h-r-i-s-t, 6 letters replaced with 1 X. It took 1 stripe to cleanse the world of sin, and now that world dismisses 5 letters and a flawless life for expedience?
We should celebrate the Savior, not tolerate Him. Christians should get back to the house of God. I know there are hypo-crites in church, but they are at work too, but the people boy-cotting church still go to work. Oh, it’s that money thing, well it ought to be that Jesus thing. After all, He provided the job, the skill to do the job and the blessing the income provides. And oh yeah, He also provided the power of His forgiveness, an avail-able tool for each Believer. Through forgiveness, the hypocrites can be forgiven.
The church should celebrate Jesus more than on December 25th, but throughout the entire year. Remember, He is coming back! And He does want us to be ready for His return. One of the best ways to prepare for Christ’s return is to think about how our actions correspond to His word. For example, when we walk in pretense, truth is denied its power to liberate. In other words, a Christian by confession should look like Jesus in reflection. His perfection is given to us, therefore our righ-teousness is not in play. His love is extended to us, therefore, our doing it just right does not count. Until we get free from the shackles of religious teaching, we will not be able to truly celebrate.
Our celebration of Jesus’ greatness should actually come easy in the light of His accomplishments. As the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, we are protected from all enemies. As the Lamb of God, our sins are forgiven. As the Wonderful-Counselor, we marvel at His works and benefit from His wisdom. As the Prince of Peace, our lives can finally settle down despite the opposition. How could we possibly forget Jesus when He is all of that? The answer is quite simple. We get so distracted by the issues we think about, that we forget that He is the answer to our problems.
Celebrating Jesus should be easy! He loves our soul, took our punishment, liberated us from Satan who hates us and left us in charge of the decision whether to accept or reject His sac-rifice. This is why praise should be easy, not because the music is good, but because He is good. This is why worship should be normal to ALL Christians, because our older Brother laid down His perfect life for imperfect us. The ease with which we give thanks, honor and pay homage to Him, should be so strong that the “X’s” which replaced His name at Christmas, now “X” out the desires we have that displease Him.
It’s easy to celebrate Jesus when we simply think, which leads me to believe some of us just don’t think, right. What-ever we think about most, grows. If Christ is not thought about often, something else is growing in us. If we want 2013 to be better than 2012, we will have to change what we think about. One way to accomplish this is to pray in the Spirit for one hour
a day. Find the gaps in your day and pray. Pray on your way to or from work. Pray first thing in the morning, or at lunch. This level of intimacy will increase our interest in the things that please Him. Consistently reading the Word has a similar effect. Either way, let’s think, pray and celebrate our Lord and Savior. Let’s think about Him more today that we did yesterday, and progressively each day until He dominates our thinking. Once Jesus occupies the highest place, our lives will change, our life will improve and our Celebration will be without end! This Christmas, let’s Celebrate Jesus! See you at church!
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West Georgia Asperger Support Group meets monthly! You are invited to join a group for ages 18 and up with Asperger’s. They meet monthly to socialize and have fun! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and informal setting. Call for date and time. Cyndie Collins, 678.840.5307
12/01-21: The Carrollton Artist Guild’s annual Small Packages Holiday Show exhibit will run through December 21. Running concurrently with the “Small Packages” show will be “Adamson Square,” which will be held in the Roush Gallery. Renee Fitts, Gallery Coordinator, 770.838.1083. See article on page 45.
12/01: John Berry will be in concert at Mill Town Music Hall at 7pm. Mill Town Music Hall, milltownmusichall.com, 770.537.6455
12/01: Meet at The Mill at 7:30pm to welcome Santa and the Christmas hol-
iday season. There will be live performances of festive Christmas carols and dance performances by Michelle’s Academy of Dance and South-ern Dance Precision. Local businesses will provide complementary hot chocolate and treats for tasting in their shops and at The Mill. The grand finale’ is the lighting of the city’s spectacular Christmas tree. villarica.org
12/02: The Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church presents their Christmas concert ‘Tonight’ at 11am. 40 Flat Rock Road
12/02: First Baptist Church Villa Rica’s Senior Adult Choir presents ‘Beautiful Star’ at 10:15am. 1483 West Highway 78, 770.459.5138
12/03: Book Writers Critique Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 6pm to 7:30pm. The group is for published and un-published book writers only. For new member information and meeting location contact Book Writers at [email protected].
12/04: The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation meets at Plantation Country Club at 11:45am. Russ or Mary Sarner, 770.832.8850
12/04: The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc., will present its 26th “A Family Christmas Concert” at 8pm. Douglas County High School, 770.920.1662, wadcs.org. See article on page 46.
12/06: The MOMS Club® of Villa Rica meets at Fullerville Baptist Church, located at 423 Old Town Road in Villa Rica, at 10am the first Thursday of every month. Serving the Bremen, Carrollton, Temple and Villa Rica areas of West Georgia, the MOMS Club® plans a monthly calendar for moms and their children. [email protected]
12/06: Ashbrook Village presents a Night of Cider and Lights featuring the Parade of Trees. from 6pm to 7:30pm. Local sponsors will provide a parade of Christmas trees. Santa Claus will also be on hand. 75 Herrell
Road, 770.459.8061. See ad on page 52.
12/06: Villa Rica Masonic Lodge #584 PHA meets the first and third Thurs-day of each month on Thomas Dorsey Drive across from Mt. Prospect Baptist Church at 7:30pm. All brothers who wish to attend must have proper credentials before admittance into the lodge. villaricalodge.org
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12/07: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department will hold a dance
for seniors at 7:30pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center and Sports Complex. Hazel Roberts, 770.459.3670
12/07-09: Lithia Springs United Methodist Church will host its 20th An-nual “How Far to Bethlehem?” from 7pm to 9pm nightly. It is a free drive-thru Christmas Pageant. Observe 11 scenes from Gabriel’s announcement to the manger scene. 3711 Temple Street, Lithia Springs. See article on page 48.
12/07: The Chamber Singers will host their annual Christmas concert at 8pm at the First United Methodist Church. Carol Emerson will accompany the Chamber Singers. All Chamber Singers concerts are free of charge and open to the public. See article on page 48.
12/07: The City of Douglasville is proud to bring you Magic on Main Street
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Go to O’Neal Plaza after the parade for caroling, hot chocolate, and candy canes. In addition, children can visit and take a photo with Santa.
12/08: Girl Scout Troop 7984 will host a Holiday Bizarre at Powell Park in the Community Building from 10am to 3pm. This will give Girl Scouts a chance to see business types, get experience with working with the community and make new friends while enjoying Christmas cheer.
12/08: Join Deer Lick Park for A Deer Lick Park Christmas. Festivities and entertainment include live reindeer and sleigh, arts & crafts, musical groups, one mile “Jingle Jog” fun run/walk, Rudolph’s Dine & Dash Din-er, candy cane hunts (divided by age group), a visit by Santa & Mrs. Clause, float rides and the tree lighting. Deer Lick Park, 770.920.7129
12/09: First Baptist Church Villa Rica’s Children’s Choir presents their Christmas musical at 6pm. 1483 West Highway 78, 770.459.5138
12/10: The Carrollton Artist Guild meets at the Carrollton Cultural Art Center in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7pm for workshops or speakers. Membership is $25/$35 annually. CAG promotes community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and offers educational, mentoring and marketing opportunities for artists. carroll-tonartguild.com, 770.838.1083
12/10: Concord Missionary Baptist Church will offer free food for those in need from 10am to 1pm. 3376 Harmony Road, Temple
12/10: West Georgia Shutterbugs meet at 6:30pm at the Neva Lomason Memorial Library (710 Rome Street) in Carrollton. wgshutterbugs.org
12/11: The Paulding Singles Club gets together the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Ryan’s in Hiram. The club is for those 45 and over and single. Elaine, [email protected], 678.330.8592
12/11: The Christian Community Orchestra will present their free Family Christmas Concert at Central Baptist Church at 7:30pm. There is never a charge for concerts and no offering is taken. 5811 Central Church Road, 770.942.3381. See article on page 48
12/12: Fruit Of My Womb, a support group for individuals, or families who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, premature births, still birth, and infant death, or for those who have experienced infertility after their pregnancy loss meets at 7pm at 1836 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway in the Conference room. 770.783.9552
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12/12: The Haymakers Square Dance Club will host a Square Dance at
the Temple Senior Center (280 Rome Street, Temple) from 7pm until
9:30pm. Admission is $5. James Windom, 770.834.8127
12/12: The Life’s Star Project is sponsoring Moms on the Move, a commu-
nity based support group where insights on motherhood, child rearing,
relationships, and other topics of interest to teen moms are shared. It is
held at Storage Xxtra, 1836 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway. Mrs. Jackson,
678.382.5489
12/12: The Paulding County Writers’ Group meets at 6pm at the Starbucks
inside of Target in Hiram. They welcome anyone interested in writing. It
is best to contact them to ensure that no meeting changes have taken
12/13: The Sweetwater Camera Club meets. Beginner, intermediate and advanced image-makers are encouraged to attend. They a wide variety of interesting and informative lectures, monthly field trips, exhibits and photo contests. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the meeting begins at 7pm at the Hunter Park Community Center in Douglasville. sweetwatercc.org
12/13: The Villa Rica Lions Club meets at 6:30pm at The Olive Tree in Villa Rica. Kinney Taylor, 770.309.4534, villaricaga.lionwap.org
12/13: Carrollton High School Performing Arts presents ‘A Merry Olde
Madrigal Dinner’ at the WPA Center at 590 North Cliff Street in Carrollton. Tickets are $15 and will be available through December 3rd. Tickets will be not be sold at the door. Full tables of eight guests may be reserved. 770.834.2116
12/14: Prime Time Dance will be held from 7pm to 10pm at the Paulding County Community Center in Dallas (54 Industrial Way) for ages 40 and up. The cost is $5 at the door. Outside food is welcome. 770.443.8873
12/14: Cascade United Toastmasters Club meets at 9:30am. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and commu-nication skills. Cascadeunited.freetoasthost.com, John Davis, [email protected]
12/14: T.A. Productions presents “Raise the Praise” from 7:30pm to 12am. An evening filled with a live band, comedians, singers, musicians, and more, the event takes place at Larger than Life Ministries (8019 Durelee Lane, Douglasville).
12/15: Victorious Ladies of Virtue, an Interdenominational Women’s Minis-
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try whose vision is to encourage, enlighten and empower, meets every
3rd Saturday at 11am at Contemporary Church, 1831 Carrollton Villa
Rica Hwy in Villa Rica. victoriousladies.org, 770-597-8258
12/16: The Children’s Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church pres-
ents their Christmas musical ‘A Rockin’ Royal Christmas’ at 6pm. 40 Flat
Rock Road
12/16: First Baptist Church Villa Rica’s Celebration Choir presents ‘The
Name…Jesus’ at 6pm. 1483 West Highway 78, 770.459.5138
12/17: The Haymakers Square Dance Club will host a Square Dance at
the Temple Senior Center (280 Rome Street, Temple) from 7pm until
9:30pm. Admission is $5. James Windom, 770.834.8127
12/17: The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation meets at Plantation Country
Club at 11:45am. Russ or Mary Sarner, 770.832.8850
12/17: Book Writers Critique Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of
the month from 6pm to 7:30pm. The group is for published and un-
published book writers only. For new member information and meeting
Professional Pool Players Own and Operate Stix Bar & Grill in Villa Rica
did you know that three of the top 10 women’s bil-liards players in the world live in Villa rica? That’s right, professional pool players Monica Webb (top left), Helena Thornfeldt (top middle) and Line Kjorsvik (top right) from Norway can be found in Villa Rica running their 6,000-square-foot Stix Bar & Grill, when they are not traveling the world playing in the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s Classic Tour. You have probably seen them on ESPN competing to bring national and world titles to Georgia.
Villa Rica native and Lithia Springs High School graduate Monica Webb and Sweden native Helena Thornfeldt dreamed for many years of combining their passion for pool with a place where every-one from all walks of life could hang out in a safe, relaxed and com-fortable atmosphere. In early 2008, Webb and Thornfeldt began looking for the right space for their dream business project. They began to purchase TVs, kitchen and bar equipment and gather the sports memorabilia collected by them over the years of their career. They bought booths, stools and anything else they could find to keep their project within budget. “It was really tedious,” said Webb, “But it was the best way to get good prices on equipment and furni-ture, and we saved a ton of money.”
As stars on the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s Clas-sic Tour, Webb and Thornfeldt had visited more than their fair share of billiard clubs across the country. They knew what they liked, and what they didn’t. They saw successful clubs, and they saw clubs that were not operated or managed very well.
“Whenever we were in another room, we talked to the owners,” said Webb, the WPBA’s #1 ranked player at the time. “We asked a lot of questions about overhead and keeping costs down. We got tours, walked their kitchens, checked out their bars, studied the lay-
outs and took lots of notes. We called everyone we knew for advice. We didn’t want to make any mistakes.”
Stix opened in 2009 and it features ten Diamond Professional ta-bles. Bar counters interwoven in the playing area were custom built to match the pool tables. Not surprisingly, Webb and Thornfeldt run APA leagues on the billiards side of STIX as well as a restaurant and sports bar haven with large TVs everywhere.
Pool is only part of the package at Stix. The custom bar seats 35 and has 15 taps, and the room boasts 13 flat screen TVs, as well as a large projection TV. Stix also offers live music on week-ends. The room is decorated with numerous pool artist Linda Pault’s RT9 paintings, as well as blown-up pool photos. Stix also features a 900-square-foot kitchen complete with a pizza oven. Thornfeldt oversees the kitchen, which serves an array of menu items with weekly specials from her own personal recipe book which reflects her culinary training back home in Sweden.
“The business and keeping up with our ranking here in America and tours world-wide can be exhausting, so we brought in Line Kjorsvik to focus on giving pool lessons and help to continue to build interest in our APA leagues and pool in general within our com-munity. She has been a huge help with that and it’s great for me to train with someone with her experience and a degree in Sports Psy-chology. I need all the help with the mental stuff I can get!” laughs Monica.
When all was said and done, this combination equaled a suc-cess awarding them the third best new poolroom in the world by Bil-liards Digest Magazine. It proudly sits in our area of West Georgia.
“If you get into what you know and love, it’s hard to go wrong,” concluded Thornfeldt.
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Ladies of Life on the Word Church
RESTAURANT REVIEWBy Sheila Massey, Ladies of Life on the Word Church
The Ladies of Life on the Word Church hold their monthly meet-ings at one of the local restaurants in the Carroll-ton, Villa Rica and even in Douglasville areas. Our meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. We want to give a review of the restau-
rant we visited along with the topic we discussed that night. On Thursday, October 4th at 7 o’clock we met at The Olive Tree Restaurant in Villa Rica. We met the greeter who was very pleasant, that seated us at table suitable for our party. As everyone arrived we looked over the menu that was moderately priced. We each gave our order for tea or water to the very pleasant waitress. She brought our drinks, rolls and salad then took our food orders. We prayed before we ate the salad and rolls. Everyone enjoyed the rolls. They were fresh and well seasoned with garlic butter. The salad came in large bowls - one with the house dressing and the other with a house made ranch dressing. They both were very good. The meals of pasta, lasagna and manicotti arrived. Everyone enjoyed their meals as we discussed the importance of forgiveness.
Each one gave their views of the importance to forgive, giving examples from the scriptures. We discussed that if we walk in the love of God, when someone does something to us to hurt us, God takes that offense personally. We are to pray for that person that God will help that individual realize how much they hurt us and ask God to help us forgive. We discussed that if this is a repeated of-fense by the same individual, then we can still forgive, we don’t have to put our self in that place to be hurt again by continuing to associate with them.
We had a very pleasant evening as we had serious moments and fun moments. We did a lot of laughing and had a good time. Follow the Life on the Word Church Ladies as we decide were we will meet next month.
The Olive Tree Restaurant is located at 150 Stone Street. For more information, you may call 770.456.6456 or visit www.theolive-
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Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant in Villa Rica – My family fre-quents Casa Sol, especially on Sundays after church. The staff is very friendly and they always make sure that we have everything we need and want. They have a great buffet and prices we can af-ford. – Maria Ramos
I really like Bojangles’ chicken and tea! – Pat Reese
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I love Johnny’s Pizza in Villa Rica!!!!! – Pat Reese
Have you ever tried Trading Post Cafe? It’s such a great, local place. They have a very friendly staff and wonderful southern food. I haven’t been to the new location yet but I am hoping to go soon. It’s definitely worth trying if you are tired of the same old stuff. – Misty Sapp
Johnny’s Pizza of Villa Rica has the best pizza ever, as well as a great wait staff! – Nancy Coleman
I enjoy eating at Sam & Rosco’s. They have wonderful food and it’s so nice to go in and relax while enjoying a great meal. – Paula Prewett
Evan’ss BBQ has yummy BBQ and the waitresses are so sweet to my little boy! – Lissa Maynard
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Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant has great food and great cus-tomer service! – Lissa Maynard
Evan’s BBQ has surprised me with delicious food and great val-ue. Being a Yankee transplant and home cook myself, it has been a challenge to find barbecue that my whole family enjoys. We found it in Evan’s! Our family enjoys it and they have enough room there that we have had nine baseball sports banquet there! A must try place!!! – Melissa Worley
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Six Steps to Surviving Holiday Weight Gain
By Leslie Austin. Leslie has been in the fitness
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How can you try to maintain your weight and heart-health during such a tempting time? Here are six tips to surviving the holiday hoop-la this season and seasons to come.1. Get moving
One of the most effective ways to maintain or lose body weight is to engage in regular, sustained exercise. To burn off those extra calories, kick up your exercise. If you exercise for 30 minutes a day, increase it to 45 minutes. If you exercise three times a week, move it up to five times a week.2. aim for seven-a-day
Making sure you eat seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day is a great way to help fill-up your stomach but not your calorie level. When compared to other snack foods like chips, crackers and cookies, gram for gram, fruits and vegetables contain fewer calories and tons more nutrients. 3. Control the risk for temptation
Controlling even the slightest chance of coming in contact with ‘tempting’ foods is one way to effectively reduce your intake. While you won’t be able to control all situations, focus on the many ones you can. For example, do you keep candy or cookies at your desk or workspace? Do you frequent the dining room table or pantry where you store all your holiday goodies? Make a mental note of tempting places and try to control them. 4. Limit to one-a-day
While you can’t control every situation, you can control how much food goes into your mouth. If you are constantly bombarded with holiday parties and displays of desserts or candies you can still effectively help prevent overeating and weight gain. One way is the one-a-day method. Allow yourself one small serving of a cookie or piece of candy each day during the holiday season. Remember that you may have to compensate for it later in the day by reducing your total caloric intake or by burning a few extra calories. 5. always plan ahead – never go to a party hungry
Before you go to a holiday party, eat a healthy snack such as a serving of your favorite fruit, fat-free yogurt or a low-fat, whole grain granola bar. When you arrive at the party, you won’t be craving hors d’oeuvres.6. say no politely
Many times you feel forced to eat foods because people keep putting it in front of you. Learn to say no politely, such as “No thank you, I’ve had enough. Everything was delicious” or “I couldn’t eat another bite. Everything tasted wonderful”.
Personal Trainers CornerDoes Your Hair Need an Intervention?By Audrey Davis-Sivasothy, www.haircarerehab.comFour-step rehab for damaged hair:
1. Chelating your hair: The first step in detoxing hair is the use of chelating shampoo, which is typically clear and lifts stubborn buildup from products and hard water.
2. deep conditioning your hair: After chelating, deep condition. This should be done every seven to 10 days using moisturizing conditioners such as instant and cream-rinse, deep conditioners, protein treatments or leave-in conditioners.
3. Moisturizing your hair: This step adds a layer of leave-on protection. You can use either leave-in conditioner or a dedicated moisturizing product, or both. For thick, dry or curly hair, this step hydrates and adds “slip.” For fine or oily hair, these products should detangle strands while encouraging volume.
4. sealing your hair: This is the last major step in your hair intervention. Sealing with an oil or butter product locks in moisture and solidifies the gains of rehab. It smoothes out the cuticle and keeps hair moisturized for a longer period. Always use sealant on slightly dampened or misted hair.
ApartmentsArbor Bend at Villa Rica
200 Industrial Blvd...................770.459.1740Conners Senior Village
801 Hickory Level Rd...............770.459.2302Preserve At Mirror Lake The
9400 Conners Rd.....................770.459.6400
Wildwood At Villa Rica Apartments540 S Carroll Rd......................770.459.5511
Willow Creek Apartments420 Villa Trace.........................770.459.0747
Home BuildersCamdur Building Group
628 Old Town Rd.....................678.840.4449David Todd Homes.......................678.232.4015Messer Properties..........................770.527.2717Wes Hembree Homes..................770.294.6997
MortgagesBank of America Home Loans......678.939.4460Bank of GA - 588 Hwy 61...........770.459.5717
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Principal Mortgage Group 402 W Bankhead Hwy.............770.459.9977
MoversAll Out Moving.............................678.988.7686Brothers Moving & Delivery..........404.456.6127Champion Moving Services...........770.296.4556
real Estate sales report The following list of houses SOLD in October of 2012 in the 30180 zip code provided to the readers of the Villa Rica News & Views by donna Agan-Williams, Prudential georgia Realty, 770.856.1549.
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FREE CLASSIFIEDS POLICY: Villa Rica News & Views offers classifieds of up to 30 words to individuals wishing to sell, find, or give away an item. We also offer free help wanted ads for businesses, except multi-level marketing businesses. Commercial classifieds are $0.50 per word. To send your classified, e-mail it to [email protected].
HELP WANTED: Perfect Image Salon & Spa welcomes a Nail Tech and 2 Stylists to join their team. Excellent Opportunities available. Apply in person at 7397 Douglas Boulevard, Suite C, Douglasville (next door to Taco Mac) or send resume to [email protected], 770-944-0484.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS - ATLANTA AREA12/01 So You Think You Can Dance Cobb Energy Centre
12/01 John Berry Mill Town Music Hall
12/03 Morrissey Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
12/04 Mistle Toe Jam 2012 The Tabernacle
12/05 Sum 41 Masquerade
12/08 Brian Setzer Orchestra Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
12/11 Dave Matthews Band The Arena At Gwinnett Center
12/13 Star 94’s Jingle Jam The Arena At Gwinnett Center
12/13 A John Waters Christmas Variety Playhouse
12/15 The Yacht Rock Holiday Special Variety Playhouse
12/17 Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra Gwinnett Performing Center
12/19 Carrie Underwood The Arena At Gwinnett Center
12/20 Celtic Woman Symphony Hall Atlanta
12/28 Pre New Year’s Eve Gospel Celebration Mill Town Music Hall
12/31 Little Big Town Wild Bills
01/10 Guster Variety Playhouse
01/12 Brian Regan Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
01/17 Amy Grant Mill Town Music Hall
01/19 Russell Peters Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
01/20 Bryan Adams Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
01/20 Willie Nelson The Tabernacle
01/23 Justin Bieber Philips Arena
01/25 Yo La Tengo Buckhead Theatre
01/26 Yonder Mountain String Band The Tabernacle01/30 Gaelic Storm Variety Playhouse
01/31 Morrissey Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
02/01 Tribute Quartet, The Isaacs Mill Town Music Hall
02/02 The Isaacs, The Diplomats Mill Town Music Hall
02/03 Turisas Masquerade
02/06 Toro Y Moi Masquerade
02/09 Flogging Molly The Tabernacle
02/19 Jonny Lang Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
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DECEMBER Movie RElEasEsRelease Date: December 14MPAA Rating: PG-13Bilbo Baggins is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.
The
Hob
bit
Release Date: December 25MPAA Rating: PG-13Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for de-cades by the ruthless policeman Javert af-ter he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
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Release Date: December 21MPAA Rating: PG-13When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a sin-gle note: “Get Jack Reacher!” So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
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Carrollton Artist GuildThe Carrollton Artist Guild meets at the Carrollton Cultural Art
Center in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7pm for workshops
or speakers the second Monday of each month. The November
meeting will be held November 12. Membership is $25/$35 annu-
ally. Carrollton Artist Guild promotes community awareness, un-
derstanding and appreciation of the visual arts and offers educa-
tional, mentoring and marketing opportunities for artists. For more
information, visit www.carrolltonartguild.com or call 770.838.1083.
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Guitar Hits (PSP)Handball Challenge (PC) (PS3) (X360)Hannah Montana: Pop Star Exclusive (DS)Harker (PS3) (X360)Harvest Festival: All Signs (PC)Hollow (PC)Human Body (DS)Hunter Blade (PC)I-Sing (WII)inSANE (PC) (PS3) (X360)IQ Trainer (DS)Iron Master: Legendary Blacksmith (DS)Joysound (WII)Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2 (WII)Killer Freaks from Outer Space (WIIU) Langrisser Schwarz (PC)Las Vegas Casino Party (WII)Learn Math Advance (DS)Learn Words & Numbers (DS)LEGO City Undercover (WIIU)Lifeless Planet (PC)Little Inferno (PC)Logic Island (DS)London Taxi Rush Hour (PC)Luftrausers (PC)Magna Mundi (PC)Milion’s Star Paradise (DS)Mind Over Matter (DS)Miner Wars 2081 (X360)Mobile Ops: The One Year War (X360)Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze (3DS)My Body Coach 2 (PS3) (WII)My Life Coach (DS)My Personal Diary (DS)My Spanish Coach (WII)Napoleon’s Campaigns II (PC)Naraba: The Labyrinth of Light (PC)Nuclear Rush GEN
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DECEMBER VIDEO GAME RELEASES
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Christmas. The actual Christmas meal or party is ob-viously the best part of the day, but there are other photographic opportunities, particularly in the prep-
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Paulding Photography ClubThe Paulding Photography Club meets the second and fourth
Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas. Meetings are open to all with an interest in photography – visitors are always welcome. Membership is required to participate in the monthly competition and critique. Their first meeting of each month is a technical or educational program presented by a member of the photographic or art community and competitions are held the at the second meeting of each month. For more information, visit pauldingphotographyclub.org or e-mail [email protected].
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By Melissa Murphy. Administrator at Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehab Center, 770-832-8243, [email protected]
i originally wrote this article several years ago. In reading
over it to prepare to write about the holidays and the nursing home, I
still think it is relevant.
The holidays arrive with more haste each year it seems,
and with it, the “busy” season. Many of you, especially those
sEnior LiVinGNursing Homes & the Holidays
We are located just minutes from downtown Carrollton and
less than two miles from Tanner Medical Center, provides
residents of the Carrollton community with a convenient and
hospitable location for receiving post-acute care following
hospitalization or long term care when the time arises.
156 Pine Knoll DriveCarrollton, GA
Phone: (770) 832-8243
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Pine Knoll offers not only progressive rehabilitation services
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homelike environment for your loved one to enjoy. We plan
individually for the care provided for your loved one
including some of the services and amenities listed below.
We are located just minutes from downtown Carrollton and
less than two miles from Tanner Medical Center, provides
residents of the Carrollton community with a convenient and
hospitable location for receiving post-acute care following
hospitalization or long term care when the time arises.
156 Pine Knoll DriveCarrollton, GA
Phone: (770) 832-8243
WWW.CYPRESSHEALTHCARE.NET
Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
For a tour and/or more information please call or go online at...
Pine Knoll offers not only progressive rehabilitation services
and the best in long-term care, but also a comfortable
homelike environment for your loved one to enjoy. We plan
individually for the care provided for your loved one
including some of the services and amenities listed below.
Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab is located just minutes from downtown Carrollton and less than two miles from Tanner Medical Center. We provide residents of West Georgia and East Alabama with a convenient and hospitable location for subacute rehab, as well as outpatient rehab.
Pine Knoll features its own transportation and dedicated driver for resident outings, the latest in new release DVDs showing daily, wireless internet and a dedicated computer for resident use. In addition, Pine Knoll offers the latest in rehab and wound care techniques. Come for a tour today and meet our friendly staff.
At Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab Center, our mission is to manage illness with skill and compassion and provide peace of mind to residents and families through knowledge and respect of individual choices, while promoting optimum recovery for our residents.
We strive to provide resources for the total health and well being of all people in our care and employment, while recognizing and respecting the individual value of each one.
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with families, are doing extra shopping, cooking and school activities, navigating a much more packed schedule than usual.
it has been my observation through my years working in
long-term care that one important thing residents miss is
being “busy”. Think about it. When you are busy, it means you have lots to do and if there is a lot to do, then you must be an important part of something. What if you had nothing to do? What if you were physi-cally unable to do so much as sweep a floor? Would you feel needed or important?
This is what residents in a care setting go through every
day. Residents look back over their lives and remember the days when they, too were busy and hectic and had meals to cook or a job to go to every day and children to raise at home. They were an essential part of their community, their churches, and their civic organizations. They had stuff to do!
in a nursing facility, often the focus of the activity de-
partment is on providing entertainment for residents, and that is a fine idea in general. However, most residents spent their entire lives working, with formal entertainment as a minor bonus. What the elderly need is to feel important, needed. Families can do this by including the elderly in plans for the future, giving them small tasks to do, such as compiling a Christmas card list or a shopping list. Ask for recipes or cooking advice. Have children and grandchildren call them on the phone or visit to ask for advice about school or friendships.
another way to make the elderly feel important and need-
ed is to build time into your schedule to visit. You can take the elderly person out for a meal or just a ride through the country to see the sights. Have them point out landmarks and relay how the landscape has changed through the years. Have schoolchildren interview them for a project, either for a real grade or just for fun. Also, send mail. Mail is a small, inexpensive way to brighten a day and to make someone feel remembered and important. You can check with the Activities De-partment and see what projects may be coming up that you might could volunteer a little time or materials to help with. If you have any musical talent, our residents would love to hear it and it would thrill your loved one as well because they get to “show you off”.
you and your offspring are the fruit of their labors. Seeing you happy and busy and successful means that they were successful in their lives, so remember to thank them and tell them how much you still need their help and guidance. It will make your holiday and theirs much brighter.
Carrollton aarP MeetingThe monthly meeting of the Carrollton Chapter of AARP is held the
third Monday of each month at the Carrollton Senior Center, 220 West Avenue, Carrollton, at 2pm. Call Roberta Brown at 770.214.1525 for more information.
Womb International Ministries Womb International Ministries Outrreach is asking for donations to
feed families that are in need for this coming Thanksgiving and Christ-
mas holidays. 678.398.9501, wombinternational.com
A Gift of LoveA Gift of Love is devoted to helping children. They accept mon-
etary and other donations year-round to fund their programs. They
also could always use a helping hand. Juanita, 770.947.8200, [email protected], a-gift-of-love.org
Pregnancy Resource CenterThe Pregnancy Resource Center Medical Clinic offers help and
hope to women who may be dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. If
you think you might be pregnant, they provide free pregnancy testing.
If you are pregnant, but don’t know where to turn, they can provide a
limited ultrasound, along with information on other free services in-
cluding prenatal and parenting lessons. 770.920.1000, [email protected]
Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaDo you want to make a difference in girls’ lives? You have that op-
portunity as a Girl Scout volunteer. The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
have many opportunities to serve and you don’t have to make a full
time commitment. You can manage your own schedule. There are
many ways you can be involved. www.gsgatl.org, 404.862.8476, [email protected]
Loving Hands MinistryLoving Hands Ministry is a faith-based ministry serving the needs
of people. They accept donations of gently used furniture, clothing,
household goods, etc. Patrons may either purchase items at a frac-
tion of the original value or may receive a donation from Loving Hands
Ministry upon qualifying. Drop by 6768 West Spring Street, Doug-
lasville to pick up a full list of acceptable donations. Their hours for
shopping/donation drop-offs are Monday - Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
770.577.1777
Faith in ActionFaith in Action is a network of churches, ministries, and individu-
als that serve others by picking up and delivering donations of beds,
needs help this winter. They are looking for new or gently used coats,
gloves, scarves, or hats for school-aged children. You can drop off
donations at Villa Rica City Hall, Lola Salon, A Perfect Petal, ACRA
Printing, Swirls Unique Gifts and Papa John’s.
Anyone with school-age children in need of a coat can call Lola Sa-
lon at 770.456.9444 or make contact through their Facebook page (facebook.com/warmkidsinVR).
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Fitzpatrick Insurance Agency opens in Villa RicaFitzpatrick Insurance Agency, located at 1823 Carrollton Villa Rica
Highway, opened its doors for business and began serving customers
for the first time on November 1st. It may have been their first day as
Fitzpatrick Insurance, but it is not their first time serving residents of West
Georgia. Owner/agent Thom Fitzpatrick has been a licensed insurance
agent in the West Georgia area since 1988. Sales and service specialist
Janet Fitzpatrick Ray has been a licensed insurance agent since 1989.
Owner Thom Fitzpatrick describes his new agency as a local cus-
tomer oriented agency. He states, “We are a part of the community. We
live in Carroll County, worship in Carroll County, educated our children in
Carroll County. In short, our lives are in Carroll County.” He went on to say,
“We care about what happens here and want the best for our neighbors.
We have extensive knowledge of the West Georgia area having been in
the insurance industry here for over 20 years. We represent many fine
companies so that coverage can be tailored to the best fit for you, not the
insurance company. It is our pledge to always put our customers first.”
Fitzpatrick Insurance offers an extensive line of auto and home insur-
ance through several companies. They have policies for most car types
and driving records. Other services include personal umbrella policies,
commercial auto, life insurance, boat insurance, condo insurance, motor-
cycle insurance and renters insurance.
Fitzpatrick Insurance can be reached at 770.459.0772, info@fitzpat-
rickins.com, www.fitzpatrickins.com or facebook.com/fitzpatrickinsur-
ance.
5 Ways to Save Money This Christmas1. Make a list, and narrow it down. Who do you have to buy presents
for? Make a list, because without it you will have a hard time creating a
budget. Only put the essential people on it. Now see if you can narrow it
down a bit.
2. Set a budget, and stick to it. How much can you afford to spend
on Christmas this year, realistically? Don’t put your Christmas shopping
on your credit card if possible - just spend what you can find within your
regular budget or in savings (though it’s not a good idea to deplete your
savings just for gifts).
3. Do an exchange. This can drastically reduce costs, especially if
you have a large family or group of friends or coworkers. Instead of buy-
ing something for everyone, you just have to buy one gift.
4. Make your own gifts. You could make anything — picture frames,
knitted scarves, a digital photo slideshow, a bookshelf, anything you can
learn to make.
5. Just buy for kids. Christmas gifts are really the most fun for kids.
While adults love getting gifts, of course, it’s not as important to them.
Instead, just buy gifts for the kids on your list. The adults will get over it, or
better yet, be happy they don’t have to find room for the stuff they prob-
ably never wanted in the first place.
Help Older Parents Avoid Financial “Scams”Here’s a disturbing statistic: One out of every five Americans over the
age of 65 has been victimized by a financial scheme, according to the
Investor Protection Trust, a nonprofit organization devoted to investor ed-
ucation. If your parents are in this age group, should you be concerned?
And can you help them avoid being “scammed” so that they maintain
control over their finances?
The answer to the first question is “yes” — you should be concerned.
Of course, as the numbers above show, most aging Americans are not
being swindled, which suggests they can take of themselves quite well.
Still, it’s no secret that many fraud schemes target seniors because of
their concentrated wealth and in many cases, trusting nature. And as
much as you’d like to think otherwise, your parents could be susceptible
to rip-off artists.
Fortunately, in regard to the second question above, you can indeed
take steps to help prevent your parents from being fleeced. Here are a
few suggestions:
• Observe their behavior. If you live close to your parents, listen
closely to any new friends, investment deals or sweepstakes they men-
tion during your normal interactions. If you’re in a different city, try to stay
abreast of your parents’ behavior by communicating with them frequently
and by checking in with other family members or friends who have occa-
sion to see your parents.
• Urge them to watch out for suspicious e-mails. You’ve probably
seen them — the e-mails offering to “reward” you with huge amounts of
money if you will only contact such-and-such from a distant country and
then put up a “small” sum to initiate some ill-defined transaction. You
probably “spam” these without a moment’s thought — and you should
urge your parents to do the same. Remind them that any offer that sounds
“too good to be true” is, without question, neither “good” nor “true.”
• Encourage them to further their financial education. Law enforce-
ment agencies, health care professionals and reputable financial servic-
es providers all offer personal financial management programs designed
specifically for seniors. Look for these types of programs in your area,
encourage your parents to attend — and even consider going with them.
• Become familiar with their financial situation. Having a serious
discussion with your parents about their finances may not be easy — but
it’s important. The more you know about their investments, retirement ac-
counts and estate plans, the better prepared you’ll be to respond help-
fully if they mention an action they’re considering taking that, to you, just
doesn’t sound appropriate.
• Suggest professional help. If your parents are already working with
a qualified financial professional, they’re probably less likely to be victim-
ized by fraud than if they were managing their finances on their own. And
it’s a good idea for you to know their financial advisor, and for him or her
to know you, as you may well be involved in your parents’ legacy plan-
ning. But if your parents don’t already have a financial advisor, you may
want to recommend one to them, particularly if it’s someone you already
know and trust.
It’s entirely possible that your parents won’t need any assistance in
avoiding financial scams. But, just in case, be prepared to act on the
above suggestions. Your intervention could help preserve your parent’s
financial independence.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Submitted by Kinney Taylor, Edward Jones Financial Advi-
sor, 104 South Carroll Road, 770.459.1785, edwardjones.com
God’s Goodness“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 (NIV)
As we near the holiday season, we need
to take time to remember that we celebrate
Christmas because of God’s goodness. He
sent his son so that we could experience
His love forever. That is truly a reason to be
thankful this Christmas. One way we can manifest the love of God to others
is with random acts of kindness.
My daughter received a random act of kindness the other day at the
airport. She was flying to Dallas to be a part of her best friend’s engage-
ment. She arrived at the airport thinking she was an hour early only to find
out she looked at her return time instead of her departure time. Oops! She
had missed her flight by ten minutes. As she realized her error her mouth
dropped open and her stomach hit the floor. The agent at the counter must
have realized her shock and distress and booked her on the next flight. The
agent was kind and helpful. The best part is she is from Villa Rica! Her ran-
dom act of kindness was a blessing to me. The Christmas season is a great
time to shine the light of Christ through random acts of kindness! Wishing
you a blessed Christmas. Remember to be a blessing to someone as well.
~Missy
Article sponsored by The Discovery Church, a new church next to Walmart & QuikTrip in Villa Rica. To find out more visit www.thediscoverychurch.org or call 404.583.6337.
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Keep Your Eyes on the TargetOur youngest grandsons decided to race. An-
thony, the youngest, issued a challenge to Timo-
thy and then took off, giving himself a large head
start in the footrace. They were racing to see who
could touch the fence first and be today’s Fastest
Grandkid. Anthony was rapidly closing in on the
win, sure victory in his grasp, thanks to his blaz-
ing speed and an insurmountable head start. Then he took his eyes off
the fence and turned to see where Timothy was. He ran right into the
fence, still winning but coming pretty close to getting hurt. He escaped
with no injuries and a win, but wearing a smile that said he was happier
about surviving than he was winning. His sheepish grin also looked a
little embarrassed since his slam bang finish was witnessed by several
folks. Unhindered, he ran off to face the next great challenge, hopefully
having learned to keep his eyes on the target.
This month we will engage in some challenges and we could learn
a few things from Anthony. Too many times we lose the race for great
relationships or stronger financial health. The Bible teaches that God
wants us to win and has given us the equipment to do so. Here are
some lessons we can take away from Anthony’s race:
Get a head start. Anthony didn’t wait on Timothy to line up evenly; he
said go and took off. We have an adversary: the devil and the forces of
darkness. Don’t play fair with them-take every advantage Jesus gives
us. Pray. Read the Bible. Surround yourself with godly connections
who can cheer you on. Embrace the work of God’s
Spirit in your life. He will keep you out front with an
insurmountable lead if we simply practice hearing and
obeying His voice.
Next, run hard. Anthony didn’t lollygag around-he gave
it everything he had. One of the reasons we don’t win some
of our contests is because we simply quit trying. We start
strong but finish weak. The distractions of everyday life,
the setbacks, or just a loss of interest derail us from vic-
tory. Just as there is a grace to start, there is a grace to
finish. Give it all you’ve got. My Dad always said, “If it’s
worth doing, it’s worth doing right.”
The last thing we can learn is to keep your eyes on
the target. He was doing well until he turned his attention
from his goal to check out his opposition. Don’t let the ob-
stacles you face become the focus of your attention. The
writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that God has given us
the victory. He then tells us that sometimes it doesn’t look like we’re
winning-that we don’t yet see it. But “we do see Jesus.” He has faced
every test without failing and leads us to victory. Keep your eyes on Him
no matter what’s going on around you. He will get you to the finish line
without running into the fence!Article sponsored by LifeGate Church Mirror Lake, 501 Permian Way.
Pastors Tony & Sheryll Ashmore. Visit www.mylifegatechurch.com or call 770.459.8653.
Reign is ComingReignDown Douglas County 2013 will be a gathering of Christians from
the Douglas County and West Georgia areas for the sole purpose of usher-
ing in the Glory of God through individual and corporate repentance. It is
their vision that in coming to this place of repentance, without selfish mo-
tive, we can then anticipate that God the Father would Reign Down on His
Church, His Kingdom, an awakening of Revival Fire that will demonstrate to
a watching world, His Glory in and through our lives!
Christians from around the county will gather December 29th from 2pm
to 4:30pm in the Downtown Douglasville Conference Center.
ReignDown Douglas County 2013 is presented in part b E.D.G.E. Minis-
tries, The West Georgia Kingdom Network, and The Prayer Center of West
Georgia. For more information visit www.NoSpectators.net/reign.
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All photos were taken by Greg Smith, Be Unique Photography, [email protected]
ViLLa riCa WiLdCaTsFinal thoughts on the 2012 season from Villa Rica Head Coach Mike Falleur
We knew going into the 2012 football season that there would be many challenges. The fact that our senior and junior classes were small in numbers meant that a lot of younger players were going to have to step up and play on Fridays with very little Varsity experience. Another of these challenges started with scrimmages. Injuries are a part of football, but it’s even worse when your depth is so thin and forces those young players to have to play all the time. I am proud of our football team. They were very competitive and fought hard in every football game. Had we been able to make a couple of key plays in the Hiram and Rome games, this young football team would have made it to the playoffs.
As we look toward the 2013 football season I see a team that has great potential, one that should be in the hunt for a region title and a state play-off berth. Our job as coaches is to make sure these players are working hard in the classroom as well as in the weight room and preparing themselves for next year. It will be here before you know it. Let’s get ready for a great year of Wildcat Football in 2013!
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During these next couple of weeks everyone, including your four-
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Remember, if they can get to something you need to move it. There
will be so many smells to smell, and so many people to greet, so
keep their anxiety under control with love, comfort and their own
private space. Remind Santa to only give pet safe toys and treats.
Don’t be tempted to share any leftovers with them because this is
extremely dangerous. Possible complications include skin allergies
to choking and even death. Instead, give them their own treats.
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Oakley James RigdwayBorn: October 16, 2012Weight: 7lbs, 1ozParents: Rebecca McElhaney & Chase RidgwayGrandparents: Dennis Dills, Lori & Sam McElhaney
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The Family ConnectionHome for the Holidays
By Kerry Patuka, a degreed and certified educa-tor, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5 Minis-tries, a ministry for churches and children’s ministry. [email protected]
When my husband and I were first married, go-ing “home for the holidays” meant packing up and heading back to Pennsylvania. Fam-
ily, friends, food, holiday traditions and the promise of snow called
us there. The memories of Christmases past and the anticipation
of new memories that would be made filled me with holiday hap-
piness. This continued through the first few years of our son’s life.
Sharing these things we knew and loved with him were wonderful.
As he got a little older, “home for the holidays” started to mean some-
thing different to us. It was time to start some new traditions with him at
our home, some of which were reminiscent of traditions from when
we were kids. A couple times, we went home to Pennsylvania the
week after Christmas and then for several years, we made Thanks-
giving the holiday we traveled up north to celebrate. This was the
best of both worlds for a while. We still went home for a holiday and
had holiday traditions here in Georgia too.
Over the next few years, as our son grew, his involvement in Scouts
and sports, as well as his homeschooling, took up more time and
required a deeper commitment on our part. It became more and
more difficult to carve out time to make the long drive to Pennsylva-
nia for Thanksgiving. Flying there and renting a car were stressful
and expensive. (It is the “most traveled” holiday.) So “home for the
holidays” now meant that we would be staying at our home for the
whole holiday season.
Being at our own home didn’t have that same nostalgic ring that pulls at
the heartstrings, but we slowly developed more and more of our own
traditions – things that I look forward to each Thanksgiving, Christ-
mas and New Year. Some are little, silly things. Others are more
meaningful. Sometimes it’s more the attitude and the atmosphere,
than it is an action.
These transitions over the years weren’t always easy. My husband and
I didn’t always agree and compromises had to be made. There were
things we missed. Sometimes things simply didn’t live up to our ex-
pectations and we were disappointed. Just as I have to rely on God
through all of life’s changes, I need to look to Him for guidance and
peace as our “home for the holidays” concept evolves…and we’re
not done yet.
As I think ahead to our son’s teenage years, I want our home and
family to be a place where he wants to be “home for the holidays”. I
want the things we do, to draw from our past, build on the traditions
we’ve developed as a family and also incorporate things that are
important to him.
I ask God to help me remember and cherish the traditions and the holi-
days of the past. I rest in His presence so I can relax, embrace and
enjoy the moments of each holiday season as they happen. I pray
He will prepare my heart and mind for the transitions that will occur,
as our “home for the holidays” concept continues to change.
Just Engaged or Married?Send a picture and brief announcement to
Steve Naczki & Jennifer McClureSteve Naczki and Jennifer Mc-
Clure of Douglasville are excited to announce their upcoming wedding on December 30, 2012. Steve is the son of Bernard and Patricia Naczki and Jennifer is the daughter of Gary McClure and Claudette McClure.
Rodney & Desiree WilliamsRodney and Desiree Williams were
married September 21, 2012 at the Destin Bay House in Destin, Florida.
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Wedding Planning During the HolidaysBy Beverly Clements, The Centre at Arbor Connection, 678.213.3195,
www.thearborconnection.com
I have read many articles about brides that are planning their weddings
during the holiday season. Finding a theme or color scheme is easy. You can also save money on decorations since most locations are already decorated for the season.
But, let’s talk about those brides that are getting married in January,
February, and March. If you are one of those brides, you are probably already dreading this holiday season. You are wondering how to juggle everything. Let’s start with some planning and organizing tips.
1. Buy a calendar! I know you have a calendar app on your phone, you can use it too, but you need a calendar that will allow you to see all of the events in front of you at one time.
2. Make a list of your entire wedding to do’s.3. Make a list of all of your family holiday gatherings. Don’t forget
your fiancé’s family.4. Make a list of your work events.
5. Make a list of your church and social events (holiday parties, special services, volunteering, and etc).
For the events that you have dates and times for, go ahead and put those in your calendar. If you have a set work schedule, put that in your calendar too.
The next item to go into your calendar is a date night. This is one night a week that is just about you and your fiancé. This will help keep your relationship in focus when things start to get hectic.
Now it is time to start inserting the wedding planning items in to your cal-
endar. Look at your checklist - what needs to be done first? Have you booked all of your vendors? Have you made your guest list? Have you printed or sent out your invitations? What are your DIY projects? Do you have vendor meetings that need to be made? Have you picked out your ceremony and reception music? Have you done your tastings for your dinner and cake?
Once you have looked at your list of to-dos, you need to prioritize them. Some items can wait until after the holidays, unless you are getting married at the beginning of 2012.
Now look at the rest of the list find the items that need to be done in the next two months. Make a schedule and give yourself goals.
38 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Medical directory & Guide
dirECTory & GuidEGetting Back in Motion After a Joint Operation
By Dr. Colpini, Tanner Ortho and Spine, www.TannerOrtho.org.People who have any type of surgery may worry about getting back
into shape.
“Your surgeon can tell you what you should be able to do in the
first days, weeks and months following your operation,” said Gregory
Slappey, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Carrollton Or-
thopaedic Clinic. “However, here are some basic recommendations you
can expect for returning to your routine following knee or shoulder sur-
gery.”
Total Knee Replacement. If you’ve had your knee replaced, your
surgeon will likely recommend you start exercising as soon as you can.
The goal: to restore your mobility and strength, with a gradual return to
everyday activities and exercise.
“During your early recovery, your physical therapist may suggest you
exercise 20 to 30 minutes two or three times a day in addition to taking a
30-minute walk,” said Anthony Colpini, MD, a board-certified orthopedic
surgeon with Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic. “You may be asked to do straight leg raises, quadriceps sets, knee-straightening exercises and bed-supported knee bends.”
Shoulder Surgery. Regular exercise following surgery can help re-store normal shoulder motion and flexibility and aid a gradual return to your everyday routine.
Your orthopedic surgeon may suggest you exercise ten to 15 min-utes two or three times a day during your recovery. Depending on the type of surgery, your doctor or therapist may recommend circular pen-dulum, shoulder flexion, supported shoulder rotation or shoulder inter-nal rotation exercises.
Dr. Colpini cautions that recovery from an orthopedic procedure is not instant and can take weeks and even months to regain strength and range of motion.
“Remember, getting back to your normal routine takes time,” he said. “Following your doctor’s orders and being patient are key steps. How-ever, with time and effort, you’ll find yourself much more able to do what you were not able to do before the procedure.”
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allergyAtlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic
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CENTER FOR ALLERGY & ASTHMAEugene S Hurwitz, MDRandy Stoloff, MD • Sonia Kamboj, MDwww.caawg.com 690 Dallas Hwy VR..................770.459.06208901 Stonebridge Blvd..........770.459.0620828 Dixie St Crltn.....................770.836.7987
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Bariatric (Weight Loss/Control)WOMEN’S CARE OF WEST GEORGiA
M. Michelle Vera, MDEric R. Vera, MDwww.wgahs.com 403 Permian Way, Ste A........770.771.5235(Please See Our Ad on Page 39)
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Raul G. Zunzunegui, MD, FACSwww.compbreastcare.org 157 Clinic Ave Crltn....................770.812.5886
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Cardiology (Heart)Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C.
Michael S. Hardee, MDAdam N. Lourie, MDAlfonso E. Rea, MDwww.cvmed.com8954 Hospital Dr Dgl….........770.771.5700
EMORY HEART & vASCuLAR CENTERAngel R. Leon, MD, FACCJohn D. Merlino, MD, FACCAnthony Mirandi, MD, FACP, FACCMartha Haack, NP.Cwww.emoryhealthcare.org705 Dallas Hwy VR Ste 201...404.778.8440
PiEDMONT HEART iNSTiTuTEKetan Desai, MDRajendra Desai, MDDruenell Linton, MDBhagat Reddy, MDAndrew Wickliffe, MDB.A. Smith, MDThomas F. Deering, MD 2145 Slater Mill Rd................678.715.3334308 Carrollton St - Bremen....404.605.2800296 Merchants Sq - Dallas.....678.363.32003825 Medical Park Dr-Austell.770.941.7741
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West Georgia CardiologyDaniel K. Ng, MD, FACCF. Khan Pohlel, MDCharlie C. Rouse, MD, FACCwww.westgacardiology.com514 W Bankhead Ave VlaRca.770.456.3750100 Professional Place Crltn.770.838.8440
www.carrolltondermatology.com100 Professional Park Crltn....770.834.0818
Dermatology Specialist of West Georgia157 Clinic Avenue Crltn.........770.838.9333
Ear, nose & ThroatBi-County Ear, Nose & Throat, PC
Vivek K. Gupta, MDGregg R. Sachs, DOTerry Shapiro, MD FACSJohn Nino, MD • Shalini Kansal, MDwww.bicountyent.com 6002 Professional Pkwy Dgl....770.949.4200
Carrollton Ear, Nose & Throat PC150 Clinic Avenue Crltn….....770.832.1488
Ear, Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery CenterNeil Persaud, DO, DMD6130 Prestley Mill Rd Dgl......678.838.3903
Villa Rica Ear Nose & ThroatEric Andrist MD • John Burson MDwww.villaricaent.com 705 Dallas Hwy VR...............770.459.0408
EndoscopyWest Georgia Endoscopy Center
160 Clinic Avenue Crltn.........770.834.2225West Metro Endoscopy Center
Jay Garten, MDNeal Osborn, MDwww.atlantagastro.com 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.........678.784.50208855 Hospital Dr Dgl.............678.784.5020
Family & General PracticeCarrollton Family Healthcare
R. Gary Wellborn, MDwww.carrolltonfamilyhealthcare.org523 Dixie St Crltn.......…..…770.832.9593
Center for General Medicine, IncWarlito G. Rollolazo, MD809 W Bankhead Hwy...........770.456.9993
6084 Professional Pkwy., Ste. C(Between the Hospital and the Courthouse)
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Family Practice continuedCOMPLETE FAMiLY MEDiCiNE
Vance W Boddy, MD6084 Professional Pkwy Dgl..770.942.1440
Manna MedicalKelvin B. Burton, MD305 Carrollton Hwy...............770.562.0777
MD MiNOR EMERGENCY & FAMiLY MEDiCiNE
Christopher Anderson, MDCharles Cooley, MDKenneth Jago, MDTheron Thompson, MDwww.md0911.com 209 Cooley Dr VlaRca..........770.456.0911(Please See Our Ad on Page 38)
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Family Practice continuedNew Georgia Family Healthcare
Richard Glass, MDwww.newgafamilyhealthcare.org7869 Villa Rica Hwy Dallas...770.456.3333
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Primary Care Group of West Georgia, PC100 Professional Park Crltn...770.834.3351
Primary Care of BremenWilliam E. Parrish, MD • Allison K. Key, MDwww.primarycare-bremen.org204 Allen Mem Dr, Ste 201..770.537.6500
Jay Garten, MD • Neal Osborn, MDwww.atlantagastro.com 705 Dallas Hwy VlaRca.........678.784.50208855 Hospital Dr Dgl.............678.784.5020
Atlanta West Gastroenterology, PCNavin M. Ruparelia, MDwww.atlantawestgastro.com4904 Timber Ridge Dr Dgl.....770.949.6548
Gastroenterology AssociatesMichael C. Flood, MD • Nadia Sanford, MDwww.gastroenterologyassoc.org 690 Dallas Hwy....................770.456.3786150 Clinic Ave Crrlltn............770.456.3786204 Allen Mem Dr Bremen...770.456.3786
Gastrointestinal Specialists of GeorgiaAnish A. Desai, MD • Judy Oh, MDAnuj Paul Manocha, MD6001 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.739.9555
West Georgia Gastroenterology Associateswww.westgagastro.com157 Clinic Avenue Crltn……..770.214.2800
Gynecology & obstetricsAtlanta West Women’s Center
Jaswant Chaddha, MD4904 Timber Ridge Dr Dgl.....770.920.9745
Carrollton Obstetrics and Gynecology156 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770.214.2229
DOuGLAS WOMEN’S CENTERKimberly Kuncl, MD, FACOG Lisa Ortenzi, MD, FACOGVidya Soundararajan, MD, FACOGBrittainy Dark, MDwww.douglaswomenscenter.com 880 Crestmark Dr LthSps......770.941.8662(Please See Our Ad on This Page)
Gynecology Issues PCEleanor Glaspy-Benton, MD6025 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.732.7989
North Douglas OB/GYN at Villa RicaKenyetta Brummit, MDAsher B. Galloway, MDTuwanna Morris, MDwww.northdouglasobgyn.org 6095 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.949.4188
South Cobb OB.GYN, PCMilele B. Francis, MDSaleem N. Francis, MDMary E. Kidd, MDRobert C. Mulliniks, MDScott Reynolds, MDwww.scobbobgyn.org 6095 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.489.4500
Villa Rica Obstetrics & GynecologySheri D. Campbell, MD www.villaricaobgyn.org 690 Dallas Hwy, Ste 301......770.456.3850
Gynecology continuedWest Atlanta Women’s Health
Larisa Pearlman, MDKalpana Raghavan, MD6025 Professional Pkwy Dgl.770.489.7011
West Georgia Healthcare for Women, PCRichard B. Colditz, MDDavid G. Helton, MDShannon D. Huff, MD • Amy Dodson, DOwww.wghfw.com150 Henry Burson Dr Crltn....770.214.2121
West Georgia Obstetrics & Gynecologywww.westgaobgyn.com109 Professional Place Crltn.770.834.0170
WOMEN’S CARE OF WEST GEORGiA M. Michelle Vera, MDEric R. Vera, MDwww.wgahs.com 403 Permian Way, Ste A........770.771.5235(Please See Our Ad on Page 39)
HospitalsTANNER MEDiCAL CENTER
www.tanner.org 705 Dixie St Crltn..................770-836-9666601 Dallas Hwy VR...............770-456-3000
WELLSTAR COBB HOSPiTALwww.wellstar.org 3590 Austell Rd...................770.732.4000(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)
WELLSTAR DOuGLAS HOSPiTALwww.wellstar.org 8954 Hospital Dr..................770.949.1500(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)
Willowbrooke at Tanner20 Herrell Rd VR...................770.836.9551
infectious diseasesInfectious Diseases Of West Georgia
Laura Larson, MDwww.infectiousdiseaseofwestga.org690 Dallas Hwy........................770.456.3737
internal MedicineDouglasville Medical Center
Syed Zafar, MD • Charles A. Craton, MDCharles G. Denton, III, MDBettye Drye.Glover, MDJames E. Lantz, Jr., MDJonathan S. Lowman, MDSatyajeet Patel, MDCindy C. Pratt, CMPDSharon S. Tuckett, MD8820 Hospital Dr…………770.947.3000
Internal Medicine of CarrolltonDean B. Talley, MDwww.internalmedofcarrollton.org523 Dixie St, Ste 5 Crltn.......770.812.5222
Mirror Lake Internal MedicineAmy J. Eubanks, MDAlicia Jennings, MDwww.internalmedicineassoc-villarica.org101 Quartz Dr, Ste 201 VR....770.456.3839
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neurology(nervous system)Advanced Neurology Center
William Tung, MD4904 Timber Ridge Dr..............678.501.5420
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oncology (Cancer)Georgia Cancer Specialists
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orthpaedics continuedVilla Rica Orthopaedics
Ralph E. Fleck, Jr., MD Charles N. Hubbard, MD Gregory S. Slappey, MD Anthony W. Colpini, MD Kevin M. Charron, MD Jeffry A. Dressander, MD Taylor B. Cates, MD www.carrolltonortho.com 705 Dallas Hwy..............770.834.0873
Pain ManagementPain Control & Rehabilitation Institute of GA
Roman Piraner MD • Shulim Spektor, MD620 Dallas Hwy....................404.297.1400
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HealthGrades: Tanner Number 1 in Georgia for Overall Orthopedic Services
For the fourth consecutive year, Tanner Ortho and Spine Center at
Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton is ranked number one in Georgia for
overall orthopedic services by HealthGrades, the leading provider of
information to help consumers make an informed decision about a phy-
sician or hospital.
The recognition is part of new findings released in American Hospi-
tal Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, which
evaluates the performance of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide
across nearly 30 procedures and conditions. A five-star quality mea-
surement indicates that Tanner Health Carrollton’s clinical performance
is better than expected.
Tanner Ortho and Spine Center has earned five-star ratings for:
• Overall orthopedic services for six years in a row (2008-2013)
• Joint replacement for five years in a row (2009-2013)
• Spine surgery for six years in a row (2008-2013)
• Total knee replacement for five years in a row (2009-2013)
• Total hip replacement for two years in a row (2012-2013)
• Hip fracture treatment for nine years in a row (2005-2013)
• Back and neck surgery six years in a row (2008-2013)
Tanner also has earned HealthGrades’ Orthopedic Surgery Excel-
lence Award for the sixth consecutive year. The 2013 performance out-
comes are now available at www.healthgrades.com.
“This is the product of the hard work that has been done by our staff
at all levels of our organization, as well as the skill and diligence of our
medical staff,” said Loy Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health
System. “Ensuring successful outcomes is how we earn the trust of our
patients. This gives our patients the assurance that, at Tanner, they’re
going to get the best possible care.”
Tanner has been no stranger to accolades from HealthGrades.
Both Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Tanner Medical Center/
Villa Rica were honored with HealthGrades’ Outstanding Patient Ex-
perience Award for 2011 and 2012. HealthGrades used data from the
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
(HCAPS)—the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of
patients’ perspectives of hospital care.
To learn about key quality care indicators at Tanner, visit www.Tan-
nerQuality.org. To learn more about the services available at Tanner Or-
tho and Spine Center, visit www.TannerOrtho.org.
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Tanner adopts new Policy for improved approach to Chronic Pain ManagementPatients who turn to Tanner Health System’s emergency depart-
ments for chronic pain medications will receive help—if not a pre-scription—from a new pain management policy now in place.
As rising levels of prescription drug abuse become a national problem and draw increasing concern from local law enforcement agencies, Tanner hopes the new policy will help both residents who may have an addiction to prescription pain medication and those who are living with untreated chronic pain.
“As physicians, we’re going to do everything we can to help some-one with a problem,” said Tom Fitzgerald, MD, a board-certified emergency physician with Carrollton Emergency Physicians and physician director of emergency department operations and clinical management at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, Tanner’s most-vis-ited emergency department. “But the emergency department is an extremely difficult place to treat problems with chronic pain because we only have the one encounter with the patient; we’re not where someone goes for a follow-up, so we can’t know if we’re simply help-ing someone with short-term pain or potentially causing harm by pro-viding access to medications to which the patient may be addicted or may even be looking to sell.”
Dr. Fitzgerald, who authored the new policy after reviewing similar policies at other medical centers, said the policy is meant to ensure that patients are receiving the help they need.
The policy addresses chronic pain medication and sedatives. Ac-cording to the policy, people who have pain that has lasted longer
than six months—as well as those who have received medication more than eight times in the past year (or more than three times in the past month), those who have not followed-up for pain management care after previously receiving treatment and referral in the emergen-cy department and those who are already in (or have been rejected from) a pain management plan—will not be eligible to receive pre-scriptions for pain medication or sedatives.
Rather, those individuals will be encouraged to follow up with a primary care provider or will receive a referral to the Tanner Pain Man-agement Center, where patients can establish a relationship with a physician who can better manage prescriptions.
“The policy provides the flexibility to treat patients who need help,” said Dr. Fitzgerald. “Those who have been injured, suffered trauma or otherwise have a valid need for pain medication or sedatives will re-ceive appropriate treatment. And those who are not eligible for these types of medications also will receive help through Tanner’s system of pain management specialists and behavioral health providers. Our patients won’t leave the hospital without somewhere to turn for help.”
The policy is in effect at each of Tanner’s three regional 24-hour emergency departments, including Tanner Medical Center/Carroll-ton, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica and Higgins General Hospital in Bremen.
Tanner Pain Management Center accepts appointments by physi-cian referral only. More information on the service can be found online at www.TannerPainManagement.org or by calling 770.812.5701.
GuideAn annual feature of Villa Rica News & Views, our Holiday Guide is a
comprehensive guide to holiday events in and around Villa Rica.
Villa Rica Christmas Tree LightingDecember 1, 7:30pmThe Mill, villarica.org
Wintery fun celebration! Meet on this cold evening at The Mill to welcome Santa and the Christmas holiday season. Toys for Tots ac-cepts monetary donations and new toys for children of West Georgia. There will be live performances of festive Christmas carols and dance performances by Michelle’s Academy of Dance and Southern Dance Precision. Local businesses will provide complementary hot chocolate and treats for tasting in their shops and at The Mill. The grand finale’ is the lighting of the city’s spectacular Christmas tree.
Small Package Holiday Show & SaleNow – December 21Carrollton Cultural Arts Center
The Carrollton Artist Guild’s annual Small Package Holiday Show and Sale is opening now and running through Friday, December 21 in the Galleria at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. The Guild will also ex-
hibit Adamson Square, which will feature the Guild’s version of Down-town Carrollton in The Roush Gallery. Local artists have unique and original works for sale in both galleries. The event is free to the public. Call 770.838.1083 for more information.
John Berry Christmas ConcertDecember 1, 7pmMill Town Music Hall, milltownmusichall.com, 770.537.6455
John Berry will be in concert at Mill Town Music Hall. Mention his name to just about any country music lover and the response will likely be, “What an awesome vocalist!” Between 1979 and 1990 John re-corded and marketed six albums on his own Clear Sky Records label. Those early discs and John Berry’s strong regional popularity attracted him attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him in 1992 and it was there that he had a string of hits, but it was his stunning per-formance of the title track of the 1995 CD O’ Holy Night that led to his most enduring legacy. John Berry began doing a Christmas tour in 1996 and this year will mark his 15th consecutive Christmas concert series. See ad on this page.
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Senior Adult Choir ‘Beautiful Star’December 2, 10:15amFirst Baptist Church Villa Rica, 1483 West Highway 78
The Senior Adult Choir of First Baptist Church Villa Rica presents their Christmas musical ‘Beautiful Star’. See ad on page 29.
Christmas Musical ‘Tonight’December 2, 11amFlat Rock Baptist Church, 40 Flat Rock Road
The Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church presents their Christ-mas concert ‘Tonight’.
It’s Christmas AgainDecember 2 & December 3, 7pmEphesus Baptist Church, 8445 Ephesus Church Road
Ephesus Baptist Church Music & Drama Ministries presents the 11th Annual An Evening in December “It’s Christmas Again”. For more infor-mation, please visit www.ebclife.net.
A Family Christmas ConcertDecember 4, 8pmDouglas County High School, 770.920.1662, wadcs.org
The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc., will pres-ent its 26th “A Family Christmas Concert”. The performance will be led
by artistic director/conductor, Waverly Rainey, and accompanied by pianist/organist, William Callaway. Artists for the Christmas concert will be WADCS, Inc. and WADCS Chamber Singers, featured guest artists - Babbie Mason, Edward Bridges, Jr., Trisha Rutledge, William Callaway, Katarina Obermeyer and other proposed children/youth choirs.
Tickets are $10 and may be obtained through their “Contribution/Subscription Series” (mail contribution to WADCS, Inc., P.O. Box 6471, Douglasville, Georgia 30154), or purchased from chorale members, Kroger Stores Service Desks in Douglasville.
Night of Cider and LightsDecember 6, 6pm - 7:30pmAshrbook Village, 75 Herrell Road, 770.459.8061
Ashbrook Village presents a Night of Cider and Lights featuring the Parade of Trees. Local sponsors will provide a parade of Christmas trees. Santa Claus will also be on hand and refreshments will be served.
Magic on Douglasville Main Street Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDecember 7, 6:30pm – 8:30pmDowntown Douglasville, ci.douglasville.ga.us
The City of Douglasville is proud to bring you Magic on Main Street
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting. In this special event, they will take
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you on a ride to a magical place filled with decorated streets and
glowing parade floats. Go to O’Neal Plaza after the parade for carol-
ing, hot chocolate, and candy canes. In addition, children can visit
and take a photo with Santa. For more information or to register to
participate on the parade, call 678.715.2030 or e-mail chapmanr@
ci.douglasville.ga.us.
Chamber Singers Christmas ConcertDecember 7, 8pmFirst United Methodist Church Douglasville
The Chamber Singers are pleased to invite the community to their eleventh annual Christmas concert at 8:00pm at First United Method-ist Church Douglasville. Enjoy a selection of traditional holiday favor-ites performed by the Chamber Singers. The Chamber Singers will be accompanied by Carol Emerson. Selections that will be sung by the Chamber Singers include Sleigh Ride, It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, Deck the Halls, Wassail, What Child is This, and more. Special musical numbers include renowned hand bell ringer, Frank Buttler, the Krogh Family, and the Douglas County Young Singers. All Chamber Singers concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Tax-ex-empt donations are welcome and accepted at the door. In defer-ence to the performers and the audience, please do not bring infants and young children to concerts.
How Far to Bethlehem Live NativityDecember 7 – 9, 7pm to 9pmLithia Springs UMC, 3711 Temple Street, Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs United Methodist Church is pleased to announce its 20th Annual “How Far to Bethlehem?”. It is a free drive-thru Christmas Pageant. Experience the true meaning of Christmas from the com-fort of your car. Observe 11 scenes from Gabriel’s announcement to the manger scene with actors dressed in colorful period costumes and live animals. To be a part of the cast, contact Margaret Arnold at 770.943.3820.
CCO Family Christmas ConcertDecember 11, 7:30pmCentral Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road, 770.942.3381
The Christian Community Orchestra will present their free Family Christmas Concert at Central Baptist Church. The Orchestra is com-pleting their 20th year of serving the community with music under the direction of Jan Booth. The CCO has about 60 players of all ages play-ing together. During the concert you will enjoy recognition to those who are serving or have served in the armed forces as well as an eve-ning of music that is sure to inspire your spirit. Favorite pieces will be heard and there will be a sing-along for the audience to participate. A fellowship with refreshments will be enjoyed by all with a time for the
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CCO members to meet concert attendees and for you to meet the CCO members. Please be sure to come a little early for a good seat and to enjoy the pre-concert music. There is never a charge for their concerts and no offering is taken. So take the whole family and friends for an evening you will remember.
A Deer Lick Park ChristmasDecember 8, 3pm - 7pmDeer Lick Park, 770.920.7129
Join Deer Lick Park for A Deer Lick Park Christmas. Festivities and entertainment include live reindeer and sleigh, arts & crafts, musical groups, one mile “Jingle Jog” fun run/walk, Rudolph’s Dine & Dash Diner, candy cane hunts (divided by age group), a visit by Santa & Mrs. Clause, float rides and the tree lighting.
Holiday BizarreDecember 8, 10am - 3pmPowell Park Community Building
Girl Scout Troop 7984 will host a Holiday Bizarre at Powell Park in the Community Building from 10am to 3pm. This will give Girl Scouts a chance to see some business types, get some experience with work-ing with the community and make new friends all while enjoying Christ-mas cheer and Holiday shopping.
Children’s Choir Christmas MusicalDecember 9, 6pmFirst Baptist Church Villa Rica, 1483 West Highway 78
The Children’s Choir of First Baptist Church Villa Rica presents their Christmas musical. See ad on page 29.
A Merry Olde Madrigal DinnerDecember 13WPA Center, 590 North Cliff Street, Carrollton, 770.834.2116
Carrollton High School Performing Arts presents ‘A Merry Olde Mad-rigal Dinner’ at the WPA Center. Tickets are $15 and will be available through December 3rd. Tickets will be not be sold at the door. Seating for this evening of feasting and merriment is limited. Full tables of eight guests may be reserved.
Empty Bowls Holiday LuncheonsDecember 13 & 14, 11am & 1pmCultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street, artsdouglas.org
The Cultural Arts Center presents a Douglasville holiday tradition – the Empty Bowls Holiday Luncheon. There will be two seatings each day. The cost is $12 per person ($10 CAC members). All proceeds ben-efit The Food Pantry. The Empty Bowls project began in 1990 and has become a nationwide initiative.
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Celebration Choir ‘The Name...Jesus’December 16, 6pmFirst Baptist Church Villa Rica, 1483 West Highway 78
The Celebration Choir of First Baptist Church Villa Rica presents their Christmas musical ‘The Name...Jesus’. See ad on page 29.
Children’s Christmas MusicalDecember 16, 6pmFlat Rock Baptist Church, 40 Flat Rock Road
The Children’s Music Ministry of Flat Rock Baptist Church presents their Christmas musical ‘A Rockin’ Royal Christmas’.
Golden Bells of Atlanta ConcertDecember 17, 7:30pmFirst Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street, Douglasville
Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta — Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Established in 1995, this unique and entertaining group includes ringers from all parts of Atlanta who bring over 200 years of combined ringing experience to the tables. Their Christmas concert will include a variety of musical styles including classical, traditional, sacred, and secular, as well as smaller ensemble and solo pieces. Join them as they ring in the season through the musical sound of handbells.
Georgia Soldiers’ Angels The Georgia Soldiers’ Angels 2012 Christmas For The Troops Project
is under way, preparing to send Christmas stockings to 5000 Georgia deployed soldiers.
Donations in kind of items for the stockings will be accepted. The items most needed are: individually-wrapped toothbrushes (no mul-tipacks, please), lip balm, new pens (company imprinted pens are fine), travel-sized hygiene items such shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and body wash. Monetary donations are welcomed as well. Please make donations payable to “Soldiers’ Angels.” They also invite schools, churches, places of business, civic organizations, and private citizens to contribute signed Christmas cards throughout the year to include in the stockings. If mailed, please send donations to: Soldiers’ Angels of GA, 4290 Willow Ridge Road, Douglasville, GA 30135. Please include your return address to receive a donation tax re-ceipt. For more information, please call Dianne Moore at 770.949.8352.
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Helping Those In NeedVilla Rica company and people aid hurricane victims
After seeing the devastation from Hurricane Sandy and the need for supplies, local resident Cody Mayfield knew he wanted to make a
difference. He organized, largely through Facebook, what turned out to be an amazing community effort.
Cody’s father, Randy, owns a trucking company, so he was able to secure a semi-truck. A friend, Robin Baker, who has family in the area,
was able to organize the distribution of the goods through an organization in New Jersey - Compassion Services International. The group
was able to set up the truck in the Villa Rica WalMart parking lot on Wednesday, and donations came pouring in as area residents donated
supplies they purchased at the department store.
“A tractor trailer and driver were donated to this operation. Businesses called in with monetary donations or materials immediately. We
had pallets of water donated from various companies including Home Depot, pallets of dog food, six pallets of canned goods, handmade
quilts from the elderly, a group of United Methodist Church children put together hundreds of gallon bags of brand new toiletries included
with a personal note in each bag, the Wounded Warriors gave money, even a group of card players gave $500 toward fuel expenses,”
Baker said.
“We heard a need for men and women’s undergarments, put out the call and in a few hours we had tons of new packs of each,” she
continued, noting that cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, gloves, garbage bags, baby food, formula, diapers and other items were also
collected. “It is overwhelming to me the extent that our small town gave,” she said.
Eager to make their delivery quickly while the need was still the greatest, Cody, his father Randy Mayfield and friends Aubrey Merritt and
Nick Gladden drove all night from Villa Rica on Thursday, November 8th to personally deliver a semi loaded with donated food, blankets,
new clothing, and all kinds of other supplies to those whose homes and belongings were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The truck arrived
at about noon Friday the 9th and immediately unloaded. According to Mayfield, the group stayed up for almost 48 hours straight, but it was
well worth it.
Cody wanted us to express his thanks to the people of Villa Rica and the businesses who truly made a difference in the lives of others.
56 | VILLA RICA NEWS & VIEWS Garden & Home
Prevent Premature Aging in FurnitureDermatologists’ warnings about the risks of the sun’s dam-
aging rays seem to be getting through to most of us as we pay more attention to sun exposure and sunscreen. If our sofas and chairs could talk, you might hear them complain about being dry,
cracked and wrinkly from sitting in direct sunlight. Unfortunately, Coppertone doesn’t make sunscreen for the chaise lounge.
Now is a good time to take an inventory of your furniture – in-doors and outdoors – to see which items need a little TLC or which pieces should be moved around to minimize sun exposure. Pay-ing attention to your furniture extends its life.DOs and DON’Ts of extending furniture’s lifediscoloration and fading
DON’T use markers to treat spots or areas of discoloration. Many old wives tales state that you can use markers to repair dis-colored leather. That is NOT true. Markers cannot match the exact appearance of the leather as it is not made for this purpose, so never use a marker to quickly remove the discoloration. You will only end up creating an irregular look.
DO regularly apply leather cleaner and try to keep furniture out of direct sunlight as much as possible.drying up
DON’T ever treat your leather with olive oil, petroleum or any other type of oil. A lot of people do to try to prevent drying, but the oil you use will get soaked up just like any other oil, resulting in spots and discoloration. Olive oil and all other oils actually speed up the deterioration process for leather. As leather is porous it will absorb the oil and over time the absorbed oil will lead to discol-oration.
DO apply protection cream regularly.
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Villa Rica Business DirectoryAccountantsAccounting Professionals of West GA
135 E Montgomery St.......................770-355-2068
Garrett, Stephens, Thomas & Fazio 216 Montgomery St...........................770-459-2211
Hess, Cathy................................................770-367-8728Mitchell, Josephine E MBA, EA................404-353-0573Oakes James CPA-727 Sandhill-Hulett Rd.770-838-1115
Acting SchoolsThe AcTing School of WeST gA...678-840-5307
(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)MuSic SpeAkS/WordS in MoTion
210-A West Montgomery St..............770-783-9828(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)
Advertising Specialties - See promotional productsAir conditioning & heatingAddison Smith..........................................770-832-9006Air Dynamics Heating & Cooling..............770-809-9355AirfX heATing And cooling...........404-787-3050Anchor heATing & Air condiTioning
6556 Adair Pl Dgl..............................770-942-2873(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)
560 E Montgomery St.......................770-456-1944
Auto Dealers continuedA & B Autos Plus-749 W Bankhead Hwy...770-456-9393BLEAKLEY JOHN FORD
870 Thornton Rd LthSpgs.................770-941-9000(Please See Our Ad on the Inside Back Cover)
Car Genie Auto Sales.................................770-771-1127DON-RicH FORD - 221 Montgomery St...770-459-5132
(Please See Our Ad on Page 30)Hometown Automart
738 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-459-7033Liberty Chevrolet - 105 Cooley Way..........770-456-2000Midway Auto Sales & Wrecker Service
10005 E Bankhead Hwy.....................770-459-0846Morris Auto Sales - 155 Bankhead Hwy.....770-830-0569ScOTT EVANS NiSSAN
725 Bankhead Hwy Crrlltn.................770-832-8222(Please See Our Ad on Page 51)
Auto Parts - NewAdvance Auto Parts-620 W Bankhead Hwy.770-456-2777Auto Parts Co - 117 E Montgomery St.....770-456-2223AutoZone - 658 W Bankhead Hwy...........770-459-5011G&T Auto Parts-1633 Bankhead Hwy......770-830-8463O’Reilly Auto Parts
513 W Bankhead Hwy.......................678-840-8472
Auto RentalEnterprise Rent-A-Car
6640 W Bankhead Hwy.....................770-459-4711
Auto Repair4n Auto Sales & Service
560 E Montgomery St.......................770-456-1944Beavers Transmission & Auto Repair
3320 Liberty Rd.................................770-459-8007BLEAKLEY JOHN FORD
870 Thornton Rd LthSpgs.................770-941-9000(Please See Our Ad on the Inside Back Cover)
BUD’S BENZ - 7773 W Strickland St Dgl.770-942-8444(Please See Our Ad on Page 10)
J & J Auto Service400 W Montgomery St.........................770-459-3362
KZ TiRE & AUTO
41 Triangle Ct Crrlltn.....................770-830-7273(Please See Our Ad at Auto Repair)
Long’s Service Center420 E Montgomery St.......................770-459-6566
MAYFiELD’S BODY SHOP, GARAGE, & WREcKER SERVicE
235 Ithica Gin Rd..............................770-459-4828(Please See Our Ad on Page 55)
Mt Zion Automotive - 71 Triangle Ct.........770-832-1013One Man Mechanic-502 n. Dogwood St..678-365-8565Pro Tech Automotive Care
743 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4922Quality Auto Service
759 W Bankhead Hwy...........................770-459-1909Quality Diesel Repair - 128 Edge Rd.............678-860-8417Robbie’s Auto Service - 419 Main St........770-459-8013Villa Rica Auto Service
116 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-6446West End Automotive - 875 S Carroll Rd..770-456-4140DON-RicH FORD - 221 Montgomery St...770-459-5132
cable TVCharter - 1561 Hwy 27 S Crltn................888-438-2427Comcast....................................................800-266-2278
car Washing & PolishingA & M Carwash - 420 Rockmart Rd...........770-456-0681Car Wash The - 354 W Bankhead Hwy..........no-PhoneParadise Auto Spa - 680 Hwy 61.............678-840-5858Pro Tech Automotive Care
743 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4922Smith Family Car Wash
900 W Bankhead Hwy.......................404-754-3276
626 newnan St Crrlltn......................404-577-2245FREE AT LASTBAIL BONDS
626 Newnan St., Carrollton 770.214.1424
"We Understand the Importance & Urgency of Reuniting Families"
6 DAYS - 24 HRSServing all of West Georgia
BakeriesFlowers Bakery Thrift Store
369 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-4094
BanksBank of north Georgia
588 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........770-459-5717BB&T - 640 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-5734Community & Southern Bank
725 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-4417Regions Bank - 1 Community Sq.............770-456-1700SunTrust - 435 W Bankhead Hwy............770-459-2265
1849 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..........770-456-22651371 South Park St Crrltn..................770-834-2374
United Community Bank485 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-3100
Wells Fargo - 1997 Mirror Lake Blvd.........770-456-4915
Banquet HallscENTRE AT ARBOR cONNEcTiON
7475 Douglas Blvd............................678-213-3195(Please See Our Ad on Page 46)
DOUGLASViLLE DOWNTOWN cONFERENcE cENTER670 Church St Dgl.............................678-715-6094(Please See Our Ad on Page 35)
MiLL TOWN MUSic HALL 1031 Alabama Ave Bremen...............770-537-6455(Please See Our Ad on Page 45)
Barber ShopsAnnointed Handz Barber
363 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-456-8005Billie Jack’s Downtown Cuts
48 Community Sq Blvd......................770-456-9006
Beauty SalonsAUTHENTiciTY SALON
2460 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-456-8949(Please See Our Ad on Page 9)
(Please See Our Ad on Page 24)
BLiSS HAiR SALON & DAY SPA4040 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl....................770-942-1100(Please See Our Ad on Page 17)
Cutie Pie’s Beauty Salon101 Three West Pkwy.......................770-834-3867
Entrigue Hair Salon - 48 Comm Sq..........770-456-6223Exquisite Styles Beauty Salon
411 Main St.......................................770-459-2345Famous Hair-622 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.770-459-8353Ginger’s new Beginnings Salon
901-C S Carroll Rd............................770-456-9555GLiMMER SALON - 941 S Carroll Rd..... 404-295-9131 Golden Shears-914 West Hwy 78.............770-459-5162Great Clips - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.........770-456-9588Hair Is Glory - 105 W Wilson St................770-459-2049Hair Villa - 220 W Montgomery St............770-459-6420Hollywood Images-883 W Bankhead Hwy.770-459-8010
58 Auto Dealers - Cellular Phones Villa Rica News & Views
CemeteriesMeadowbrook Memory Gardens
1100 Hickory Level Rd Vr...................770-459-6494West Georgia Memorial Park
Chambers of CommerceCarroll County Chamber Of Commerce
200 Northside Dr Crltn......................770-832-2446Douglas County Chamber Of Commerce
6658 Church St Dgl...........................770-942-5022
Charities & OrganizationsFullerville Mission
531 Rockmart Rd..............................770-456-9619LifeLine Missions - Hwy 61......................770-838-7525United Way - 8595 Club Dr Dgl............... 678-623-2860
Cheerleading InstructionDiamond AllStars Cheerleading...............678-561-6559Douglasville Gymnastics & Cheerleading Club
8877 Bright Star Rd Dgl...................770-489-2582
Child Care See Day CareChildren’s ClothingHangar, The - 106 S Carroll Rd.................678-840-4101
Chimney Cleaning
ChiropractorsAxiom Chiropractic - 921 S Carroll Rd......770-459-8782Bankhead Chiropractic
514 Bankhead Hwy...............................770-459-0035Healing Touch Chiropractic Center
(Please See Our Ad at Home Improvements)HARRISON CONTRACTINg
65 E Industrial Ct...............................770-949-5776(Please See Our Ad on the Back Cover)
DentistsCamp, Bruce A DMD, PC
50 Community Square Blvd..............770-459-1663CHANg, JAMEY S. DMD
VILLA RICA FAMILY DENTAL, PC865 S Carroll Road, Ste C...................770-459-4131
Children’s Dentistry of Hiram126 Enterprise Path, Hiram................770-439-2550
DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDRENDr. Marcia S. White5846 Stewart Pkwy Dgl.....................678-838-2802(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)
DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN9375 The Landing Dr Dgl..................770-884-6532(Please See Our Ads on the Front Cover & Pg. 5)
DOUgLASVILLE DENTAL ASSOCIATESDr. David Vautin, Dr. Shwetha GuptaDr. Alice Metzger3666 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................678-391-4667(Please See Our Ad on Page 21)
gRANT ORTHODONTICS - DAMIEN gRANT DDS3306 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................770-942-4100(Please See Our Ad on Page 36)
H Harvey, Dawn DMD PC - 105 Dallas Rd.770-459-5778Moore Frederic A DMD PC
514 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-2550
REESE, REYNALDO T.ORAL AND MAxILLOFACIAL SURgERY4020 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste 101 Dgl....770-949-2400
SMILE CENTER VILLA RICA614 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy............770-456-7100(Please See Our Ad on the Inside Front Cover)
Smiles-R-Us for Kids1111 Bankhead Hwy - Carrollton........770-214-5555
UPTOWN DENTAL8415 Campbellton St Dgl..................770-942-4899(Please See Our Ad on Page 4)
Woodall, Steve H DDS, PC512 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-5197
Dentists - Oral &Maxillofacial SurgeryR & R DENTAL SPECIALISTS, PC
4020 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste 101..........770-949-2400(Please See Our Ad At Dentists)
Dentists - Orthodontics
7475 Douglas Blvd.Suite 201
770.942.4100R.J. Damien Grant D.D.S.
gRANT ORTHODONTICS- DAMIEN gRANT DDS7475 Douglas Boulevard...................770-942-4100(Please See Our Ad on Page 36)
Woodall Orthodontics - Niles Woodall DMD, MS237 South Carroll Rd.........................770-459-1956
Department StoresBelk - Arbor Place Mall..............................678-838-2200 Dillard’s - Arbor Place Mall........................770-577-4271JC Penney - Arbor Place Mall...................678-715-5669Rich’s - Macy’s - Arbor Place Mall............678-391-2300Sears - Arbor Place Mall............................770-577-5200Target - 2950 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl..............770-947-5303Wal-Mart - 600 Hwy 61.............................770-459-6601
Dog TrainingBARK AVENUE PET SALON
4719 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-214-8404(Please See Our Ad on Page 31)
BIg DOg’S WESTSIDE, THE12844 Buchanan Hwy Tmple...........770-562-2275(Please See Our Ad at Pet Grooming)
Dollar StoresDollar Daze - 664 W Bankhead Hwy........770-456-0090Dollar General - 2418 Devonian Dr..........678-840-4060
8266 Villa Rica Hwy...........................770-456-0466879 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-04333960 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.........770-836-0447
Dollar Tree-604 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..770-459-6666Family Dollar - 451 W Bankhead Hwy...........770-459-5653
Electric CompaniesCarroll EMC - 155 N Hwy 113 Crltn..........770-832-3552
725 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-3105Georgia Power-42 Community Sq Blvd......888-660-5890Greystone Power......................................770-942-6576
Electrical ContractorsAffordable Electtic...............................................404-509-1799K-Mac Electric...............770-318-5364 or 404-456-6193
(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)Design Floors & More
106 S Carroll Rd........................……678-840-4334Encore Woodcrafters................................770-265-7668Timeless Home & Garden........................770-356-2533Vaughn Tile
406 W Montgomery St.......................770-456-1774Joyce’s Florist - 420 Rockmart Rd...........770-459-4625
Formal WearCherie Armand Clothing & Exchange
120 W Montgomery St......................404-277-9098Mairah Carob International
101 Three West Pkwy.......................770-459-9001 prom uSa - 2080 Fairburn Rd Dgl..........770-942-2896
(Please See Our Ad on Page 37)
Funeral DirectorsHightower Funeral Home & Cremation Services
7034 Broad St Dgl.............................770-489-28181312 Park St Crrlltn...........................770-836-1466318 Gordon St Bremen......................770-537-2375
J Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service206 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-6090
J Hoyt Thomas Funeral Home1011 Topaz Lane...............................770-459-3676
JonES-Wynn FunEral homE & CrEmatIon SErvICES
306 Westview Dr...............................770-459-36942189 Midway Dr Dgl..........................770-942-2311(Please See Our Ad on Page 24)
Wilson Funeral Home-116 Cleghorn St....770-459-3667
Furnaces See air ConditioningFurniture StoresChanDlEr’S FurnIturE & mattrESS
4279 Highway 27 Crltn...........................770-830-0880(Please See Our Ad on Page 6)
Farmer’s Furniture - 451 W Bankhead Hwy..770-459-3570FurnIturE CIty
1525 N Highway 57 Crltn........................770-830-0001(Please See Our Ad on Page 56)
grocers / SupermarketsIngles - 98 Hwy 61 Connector..................770-459-0223Publix Super Markets
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................678-840-87787953 Villa Rica Hwy...........................678-840-4676
gutters & DownspoutsCrISt rooFIng-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377
(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)Henderson Enterprises.............................770-947-9085rolInS paIntIng...................................770-329-1188Roof Drainage Equipment Systems
444 E Edge Rd..................................770-459-0410
gymnastics InstructionWESt gEorgIa gymnaStICS CEntEr
125 Commons Way...........................770-456-8018Plaza Homecare - 451 W Bankhead Hwy.770-459-2999
HospitalsTannEr MEdiCal CEnTEr
705 Dixie St Crltn..............................770-836-9666601 Dallas Rd....................................770-456-3000
WEllSTar HOSPiTal3950 Austell Rd Austell.....................770-732-40008954 Hospital Dr Dgl.........................770-949-1500(Please See Our Ad on Page 42)
Willowbrooke at Tanner - 20 Herrell Rd...770-836-9551
Hot Tubs & Spas- Sales, Service & repairBrOWn’S POOlS - 3440 Hwy 5 Dgl.........770-942-0118
704 Bankhead Hwy Crrltn.................770-838-0034(Please See Our Ad on Page 52)
Jensen’s Professional Services......................770-809-9289
insulationCriST rOOFinG-7193 Douglas Blvd Dgl.770-489-7377
(Please See Our Ad on Page 7)L&W Insulation..........................................770-942-0330Newell Insulation..............770-862-7054/770-883-0476 Superior Exteriors.....................................770-942-1118insuranceAct Insurance - 229 W Bankhead Hwy.....770-459-0595
Alfa Insurance - 215 W Bankhead Hwy....770-459-9880
Allstate Insurance216 S Carroll Rd................................770-459-1977
insurance continued
BEnEFiEld & TaBB inSUranCE110 Bankhead Ave Crrlltn..................770-836-1587(Please See Our Ad on Page 25)
Cotton States - The Saxon Agency125 Commons Way...........................770-456-8282
CRC/Roberts Insurance Agency207 Main St.......................................770-459-2290
Dean Insurance Agency514 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-6778
dEV OrMiSTOn inSUranCE SErViCES207 Main St.......................................404-931-0784
FiTZPaTriCK inSUranCE1823 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..........770-459-0772(Please See Our Ad on Page 26)
Leigh Shirley Insurance Agency...............770-562-3212Liberty National Insurance
503 Main St.......................................770-456-8024My Financial Services LLC
133 W Wilson St................................770-456-2725O’Dell, Timothy..........................................770-783-2725Pike Insurance Agency
10029 E. Bankhead Hwy….........…..770-459-2235Richardson Insurance Agency
111 S Candler St...............................770-459-5125Roberts Tax & Insurance Services
923 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-459-2226State Farm Insurance - Amy Brown
238 S Carroll Rd................................678-840-5000State Farm Insurance - Henry Cowart
514 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-2010
interior decoratorsBooks By Design
113 S Candler St..................................770-823-8763Lovins Home Place
110 W Montgomery St.........................770-459-0121Trader Jack Designs - 302 Main St..........770-456-8226
(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)Dust Bunnies Domestic Divas..................770-616-5203Kay’s Cleaning Service.............................404-786-3057
MoLLY MAID...........................................770-942-0300(Please See Our Ad on Page 30)
Moms With Mops…............................…..770-500-9726pEAChY CLEAN.....................................770-456-7695Saray House Cleaning..............................678-787-7945
Mailing ServiceWest Georgia Mailing
1320 Mount Zion Rd - Crrlltn...............770-836-0506
Malls & ShoppingARboR pLACE MALL
24 Hour Info Line...............................770-947-4245(Please See Our Ad on Page 49)
Martial Arts InstructionDefkon One Fighting & Fitness
901 S Carroll Rd................................678-840-5995Into Arts Martial Arts Center
132 W Montgomery St......................770-459-9555Karate Instruction......................................770-459-7011Kwon’s Martial Arts Academy
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-459-0803Westside Fighting & Fitness
125 Commons Way...........................678-840-8857Y S Rho Martial Arts
1839 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy…......770-456-6433
Massage therapyb StILL hEALING MASSAGE
317 Westview Dr...............................404-934-8265bLISS hAIR SALoN & DAY SpA
4040 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl....................770-942-1100(Please See Our Ad on Page 17)
Greentree Day Spa6842 Douglas Blvd Dgl......................770-947-8733
hEALING hANDS MASSAGE thERApY3417 Hwy 5 Dgl.................................770-489-7999(Please See Our Ad on Page 45)
125 Commons Way...........................770-456-8018Midwest Medical Services........................404-892-8086
Men’s ClothingCamp Cap Company - 209 Main St.........770-459-3647CoWboY Shop, thE
938 N Highway 27 - Roopville..........770-854-6913Squire Shop - 109 Newnan St Crltn.........770-832-9673
Monogramming See Embroidery Monuments & MarkersRock Of Ages Monument and Markers.. 678-653-8280Yates Monuments.....................................404-290-0064
MoonwalksCARNIVAL ZoNE thE
1292 John Belt Drive............................678-290-4805(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)
Tri County Motor Sports344 Bankhead Hwy...........................404-720-4750
Movers See Real Estate SectionMovie theatersCarrollton Stadium Cinemas
1135 Bankhead Hwy.........................770-830-9830Regal Cinemas - Arbor Place Mall............678-838-0041
MuseumspINE MouNtAIN GoLD MuSEuM
1881 Stockmar Rd............................770-459-8455Villa Rica Museum - 1881 Stockmar Rd...770-459-8455
Music InstructionMusic Speaks/Words in Motion
210-A West Montgomery St..............954-892-2538
Music Stores- CDsFYE - Arbor Place Mall.............................678-838-0022
Nail SalonsArt Nails-596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.....770-456-8632Fancy Nails - 80 Hwy 61 Conn.................770-459-8644INDuLGE SALoN & DAY SpA
1019 Rome St Crrltn..........................770-838-9095New Georgia Nails - 7951 Villa Rica Hwy..678-840-4225Tango Nails - 664 Bankhead Hwy............770-459-1003Villa Nails - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd...........770-459-0222Wendy’s Nail - 118 Hwy 61 Conn.............770-456-0960
Newspapers Villa Rican The - 210 W Montgomery St..770-459-0510
NeedleworkEwe Knit - 815 Cedar St Crltn..................770-830-6480
paralegal ServicesIndependent Paralegal Services...............678-939-6094Paralegal Services of Atlanta....................678-371-6431
parksCleghorn Street Park - 233 Cleghorn St....770-459-7011Fullerville Park - 121 Ball Park Rd.............770-459-7011Gold Dust Park - 646 Industrial Blvd........770-459-7011Powell Park Arts Center-524 Leslie Dr......770-459-8246
party planning ServiceCARNIVAL ZoNE thE
1292 John Belt Drive............................678-290-4805(Please See Our Ad on Page 34)
CooL bEADS2911 Chapel Hill Rd Dgl.......................678-391-8722(Please See Our Ad at Jewelers)
GameTruck West......................................678-861-4510LoCAL CoLoR - 111 Main St.................404-408-8285
(Please See Our Ad on Page 20)Spinnerz Family Skate Center
117 N. Hwy. 113 Crltn........................770-830-5303
party planning continuedWest Georgia Gymnastics Center
141 Prospector Dr.............................770-456-7702Wga Equipment & Party Rentals
100 Saber Parkway...........................770-459-2339Your Bowling Center
3931 Longview Dr Dgl.......................770-947-2795
paving ContractorsRP Paving Solutions,LLC
106 Three West Pkwy........................678-840-4088
pawn ShopsCash Store Title Pawn The
395 W Bankhead Hwy.......................678-840-4774Golden City Loan & Pawn
757 Little Vine Rd, Temple..................770-328-9674
PharmaciesApothecary Shoppe Pharmacy The
705 Dallas Hwy.................................770-459-9499CVS Pharmacy-736 W Bankhead Hwy....770-459-8234Publix Pharmacy-2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..678-840-8788Rite Aid Pharmacy - 62 Industrial Blvd.....770-459-9660VILLA RICA DRUGs - 222 W Wilson St...770-456-4663
(Please See Our Ad on Page 44)Walgreens - Bankhead Hwy & Hwy 61....770-459-9344
PhotographersFOREVERYLIFE......................................404-409-0260Highly Favored Photography....................770-819-8224Restored Image Productions Photo to DVD service...........................404-791-8258
Physical Therapy - see Medical GuidePlayground EquipmentWeaver’s Wood & Metal, Inc.
DANNY’s PREssURE WAsHING.....770-947-3499(Please See Our Display Ad on This Page)
Estes Pressure Washing..........................770-330-9531Henderson Enterprises............................770-947-9085Rolins Painting..........................................770-329-1188
Printing
ACRA - 359 W Bankhead Hwy.................770-459-0395
Copy/Printing - Invitations,Flyers, Business Cards, etc.
ACRA 770-459-0395
Copy/Printing - Invitations,Flyers, Business Cards, etc.
ACRA 770-459-0395
BLUE PRINTSCopied & Printed
Promotional Products
PsychologistsWillowbrooke at Tanner - 20 Herrell Rd...770-836-9551
Real Estate see Page 18Recreational VehiclesNEW HORIZONs OUTDOORs
628 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...........770-456-1965Venus Tanning Salon & Boutique
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd......................770-456-7677
Tattoos & PiercingsForever Skin Deep Body Ink
125 Commons Way..........................770-459-4465Villa Rica Ink - 118 W Montgomery St.....770-456-4465
tax return PreparationCRC Tax Service - 207 Main St...............770-459-2290
H & r bloCk - 664 W Bankhead Hwy....770-456-96562000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-456-82044935 Stewart Mill Rd Dgl..........770-942-7944(Please See Our Ad on Page 29)
Liberty Tax ServiceCarrollton VR Hwy & S Carroll Rd....770-456-40557951 Villa Rica Hwy..........................678-840-4460
Oakes James CPA727 Sandhill-Hulett Rd........................770-838-1115
Roberts Tax & Insurance Services923 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-2226
RWB Tax Services Llc363 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-456-9980
SeCurItY fInAnCe218 W Montgomery St.......................770-459-3624511 Bankhead Hwy Crrlltn..................770-838-7884(Please See Our Display Ad at Loans)
Villa Rica Tax Service117 Tri-County Plaza.........................770-459-5010
taxi CabsGold City Taxi............................................678-523-7528
television repair & Install.Villa Rica TV Service & Furniture Co Inc
301 Main St.......................................770-459-3933
theatres See Movie theaterstile ContractorsDAnIelS CArPet & renovAtIonS....678-840-5633
(Please See Our Display Ad at Carpet Cleaners)
tiresJ & J Auto Service
400 W Montgomery St.......................770-459-3362
kAtz tIre & Auto41 Triangle Ct Crrlltn...........................770-830-7273(Please See Our Ad at Auto Repair)
Robbie’s Auto Service - 419 Main St........770-459-8013Villa Rica Tire - 216 W Bankhead Hwy.....770-459-8473
towingAdams Towing & Recovery.......................770-832-2180C&C Towing..................770-459-9064 or 770-214-1234Direct Recovery & Investigation.................770-941-6082Huey’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service
261 E Montgomery St.......................770-459-6938lIbertY wreCker ServICe
100 Hunter Industrial Dr....................678-840-8698MAYfIelD’S boDY SHoP, GArAGe, & wreCker ServICe
235 Ithica Gin Rd..............................770-459-4828(Please See Our Ad on Page 55)
Midway Wrecker Service10005 E Bankhead Hwy...................770-459-0846
Mike Shannon Towing & Auto Repair65 W Johnson St - Temple................404-414- 2545
Wild West Towing......................................678-860-8417
toysToys R Us - 9365 The Landings Dr..........770-577-5755
2152 Bankhead Hwy Crltn................770-834-8588(Please See Our Ad at Promotional Products)
Village Frame And Trophy Shop...............770-456-4224
Truck Accessories/RepairDixie Truck Accessories
131 Wedowee St Bowdon................770-258-0040New Georgia Collision - 163 Liberty Rd....678-840-4722Quality Diesel Repair - 128 Edge Rd......678-860-8417West Georgia Truck Accessories
2533 Old Hwy 166 Crltn…..............770-832-6268
Truck rental4 SeASonS Self StorAGe
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