SEPTEMBER VIDEO GAME RELEASES

COnTInuED
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition (PS3) Men of War: Vietnam (PC)
Dead Rising 2 (PC) (PS3) (X360) Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (PS3)
Dead Space Ignition (PS3) (X360) (X360)
Disney Sing It: Party Hits (PS3) (WII) MorphX (X360)
Divine Souls (PC) MySims SkyHeroes (ALL)
Duke Nukem Trilogy: Critical Mass (DS) NewU Fitness First Mind Body, Yoga & tact the Cultural Arts Center at 770-949-2787 or www.artsdouglas.org.
FIFA Soccer 11 (ALL) Pilates Workout (WII)
Final Fantasy XIV Online (PC) Quantum Theory (PS3) (X360) The final event for the evening will be the City of Douglasville Moonlight
Fists of Fu (PC) Rapala Pro Bass Fishing 2010 (ALL)
Free Realms (PS3) Rulers of Nations (PC) Run sponsored by the Douglas County Rogue Runners. This event will begin
Front Mission Evolved (PC) (PS3) (X360) Rustic Ranch (PC)
Gods vs. Humans (WII) Samurai Warriors 3 (WII) in downtown Douglasville at 8:00pm with the Tot Trot and DC Road Runners 1
Greg Hastings Paintball 2 (WII) (X360) SBK X (PC) (PS3) (X360)
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (ALL) Scivelation (PC) mile, followed by the 1 mike Fun Run at 8:30pm. and the 5k Run at 9:00pm.
Haunted House (PC) (WII) (X360) Scripps Spelling Bee (DS)
Hero: 108 Online (PC) Shaun White (PS3) (WII) (X360) For more information visit www.dcrr.clubexpress.com.
Heroes in the Sky (PC) Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (PS3) (WII)
Intellivision Lives! (DS)
Jade Rousseau (PC)
(X360)
Soul Master (PC) Carrollton Artist Guild meets
Jewels of Sahara (DS) Star Wolves 3 (PC)
John Daly’s ProStroke Golf (ALL) Stonekeep (WII) Artists and art lovers are welcome to join the Carrollton Artist Guild on the
Junior Mystery Stories (DS) TerRover (PS3)
Khan Wars (PC) The Heavy (PC) second Tuesday of each month at the Carrollton Cultural Art Center in CR#4
Kids thinkSMART (DS) thinkSMART Family (WII)
King’s Bounty: Crossworlds (PC) at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7:00pm for workshops or speakers. Membership
TLOTR: Aragorn’s Quest (PS3)
Land of Chaos Online (PC) Titanic Mystery (ALL)is $25/$35 annually. CAG promotes community awareness, understanding
Magicka (PC) Turbo Trainz (WII)
Men of War: Assault Squad (PC) Vindictus (PC) and appreciation of the visual arts and offers educational, mentoring and mar-
keting opportunities for artists. For more information go to www.carrolltonart-
City of Douglasville October Fest Weekend guild.com or call 770-838-1083.
The City of Douglasville will be hosting several community events
in the historic downtown on October 23, 2010. The festivities will Women’s Book Club in Douglasville meets
begin at 8:00am with the first annual West Georgia Quad bike ride. A women’s book club is held in Douglasville. They meet and discuss
The West Georgia Quad bike ride will feature three different route a book once a month as well as do fun things together as a club. They
options including a 35-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile loop beginning ask that only women 18 years old and up contact them to join. If inter-
in Historic Downtown Douglasville. The participants will ride through ested, please e-mail Jennifer at wbook_club@yahoo.com.
four Georgia counties including Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, and
Paulding. Registration is $35 and a portion of the registration fee
will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Douglas County. At CITI TV
10:00am the first annual Tike Ride will begin. This bike ride is open Catch US on Digital Channel 22
to kids ages six years and below. Training wheels will be allowed.
Registration fee is $15. For more information, or to register for the
West Georgia Quad or the Tike Ride visit www.westgaquad.com or What’s in the Box?
call 770-947-5920.
Following the start of the West Georgia Quad will be the Fall
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3:00pm on O’Neal Plaza. The market will feature cycling, sports, fit-
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Performing on the Plaza Stage between 11:00am to 1:00pm that THE
day will be the “Douglasville…So You Think You Can Dance?” com-
petition. This competition is open to local dance school groups,
high school groups, or any other professional dance studio groups

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consisting of two or more people 18 years old and under. If you are
interested in participating, contact Jamie Tyson at 770-947-5920
or fritterj@ci.douglasville.ga.us. The registration deadline is Friday,
October 1st. A registration fee of $25 per dance school and dance Streamed Live On
troupe applies. MYCITITV.COM
The 14th annual Cultural Arts Council’s Chili Cook off will begin
at 6:00pm and will feature hot beans, cool booths, a kids costume
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The Hope Project to host banquet featuring
WADCS now hosting concert auditions comedian Anita Renfroe

The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc. is hosting

their 2010 - 2011 concert season auditions from now through
September. The 2010 - 2011 seasonal concerts celebrates and
The Hope Project will be hosting a concert with family friendly
affirms both their third decade and twenty fourth concert season of
comedian Anita Renfroe. Anita is a contributing journalist to
successful programming and community service as the longest and
Good Morning America. Renfroe, who some have described
largest serving chorale in the area representing Douglas County
as “this generation’s Erma Bombeck” has been a featured
and West Atlanta.
comedian on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and has
The first official rehearsal will be held Tuesday, September 7 at
filmed a sitcom pilot for Sony/ABC co-starring Ryan Stiles and
7:00pm. Seasonal auditions attracted eighteen new singers which
the late Dixie Carter. In addition to “Good Morning America,”
enhanced this past concert season on an exciting note. Several
Renfroe’s talent has been embraced by such top media outlets
new auditionees are being scheduled now during the Fall auditions
as “Dr.Phil,” CBS’s “The Early Show,” Fox News Channel’s
for the upcoming concert season.
“Fox & Friends,” XM Satellite Radio Network’s “Oprah &
For more information and/or an audition time, contact Jane
Friends,”Inside Edition,” The Gospel Music Channel and
Freeman (Secretary) at 770-846-2269 or Waverly Rainey (Artistic
others.
Director/Conductor) at 770-920-1662 or the chorale’s website at
She will be the keynote speaker at The Hope Project’s third
www.wadcs.org.
annual banquet to raise awareness and donations for its job
and life skills training program for women who have been
victims of abuse.
25th Anniversary If you are a friend of The Hope Project please register by

Christmas calling Frank Smith at 770-489-5990, extension 1308. If

you register prior to Monday, September 13, your donation
in Lithia per person is $15. It will be $20 from then until October 10
and then $25 from October 10 until registration closes.
If you want to sponsor a preferred seating table for eight,
the cost is $500. These tables are close to the stage.
Lithia Springs High School The fundraising banquet will be held Monday, November
2520 E. County Line Rd.  Lithia Springs 1, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at The Church at Chapel Hill,
located at 5397 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville.
November 13 - 14 Cool Beads September classes
Saturday 10am - 5pm  Sunday 12pm - 5pm
September 4, 9:00am - Beading 101
September 4, 2:00pm - Charming Chainmaille Bracelet
Indoors September 11, 900:am - Woven Diamond in the Middle
Free Admission & Parking September 11, 2:00pm - Stone In-set Bangle Bracelet
September 18, 9::00am - Love Knot Woven Bracelet
Quality Artists & Craftsman
September 18, 2:00pm - Woven Wave Beaded Bracelet
Local Entertainment September 25, 9:00am - Lovely Netted Bangle Bracelet
September 25, 2:00pm - Eclectic Spool Knit Bracelet
770.651.6813 | www.christmasinlithia.com Cool Beads is a custom jewelry boutique and full service
bead shop. They are located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in
Attention Artists & Craftsman Douglasville in the shopping center across from Target. Please
If you would like to be an exhibitor, please e-mail call 678-391-8722 for more information or to reserve your
xmasinlithia@gmail.com or visit www.christmasinlithia.com
place in a class.
for an application

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CONCERTS
UPCOMING CONCERTS - ATLANTA AREA 09/18 Flyleaf Center Stage Theatre
09/02 Toby Keith Aaron’s Amphitheatre 09/19 Jonny Craig Masquerade
09/08 John Mayer Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood 09/20 Slash Center Stage Theatre
09/09 Kottonmouth Kings Masquerade 09/21 Jimmy Eat World Center Stage Theatre
09/19 John Michael Montgomery Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 09/23 Widespread Panic Center Stage Theatre
09/10 The Avett Brothers Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO 09/25 Aimee Mann Variety Playhouse
09/10 The Temptations Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 09/26 Pavement The Tabernacle
09/11 Charlie Wilson Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO 09/29 Trevor Hall Masquerade
09/13 Pixies Fox Theatre 10/02 Third Day Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
09/14 Adam Lambert Symphony Hall Atlanta 10/02 Yeasayer Masquerade
09/15 Kings of Leon Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood 10/05 Primus The Tabernacle
09/16 Brian Culbertson Center Stage Theatre 10/06 Drake Fox Theatre
09/17 Shooter Jennings Masquerade 10/07 David Sedaris Cobb Energy Performing Arts

Christian Community Orchestra prepares for annual

Christmas Concert

The Christian Community Orchestra will be completing

their 18th year in serving the community with the Christmas
Concert on December 7, 2010 at 7:30pm at Central Baptist
Church in Douglasville (located at 5811 Central Church
Road). The concert is free and no offering is taken. Children
are welcome and encouraged to attend. It is a unique
opportunity for them to hear and see a real orchestra playing
music they recognize.
After the concert, concert attendees may become acquainted
with the orchestra members and soloists during the fellowship
and reception. This concert will have a special part in the
remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day and will recognize those
who served in the armed forces during World War II. The
Christmas music played that evening will be very familiar and
the audience will have an opportunity to sing along.
If you play an instrument and want to become a part of the
Orchestra, you can by attending the rehearsals. Beginning on
September 13, the CCO rehearses each Monday evening at
7:00pm for this concert. This rehearsal is for more seasoned
players. They also offer a 6:00pm rehearsal for those who
may need extra help with the music. The rehearsals are held
at Central Baptist Church.
For more information about the Christian Community
Orchestra or their concert, please contact Jan Booth, Director,
at janboothmusic@yahoo.com or 770-942-3381 or visit
their website at www.christiancommunityorchestra.org.

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SEPTEMBER MOVIE RELEASES
Release Date: September 3 Release Date: September 15
The Winning Season

Never Let Me Go
MPAA Rating: PG-13 MPAA Rating: Not Yet Rated
A comedy about a has-been divorcee Kathy, Tommy and Ruth live in a world
basketball coach who is asked to run the lo- and a time that feel familiar to us, but are
cal high school girls basketball team. Down not quite like anything we know. They spend
on his luck and unable to do right with his their childhood at Hailsham, a seemingly
teenage daughter, this is an unexpected idyllic English boarding school. When they
chance at redemption. Soon, the job and leave the shelter of the school and the ter-
his friendship with one of the girls influence rible truth of their fate is revealed to them,
him to want to overcome his issues and be- they must also confront the deep feelings of
come a better man. love, jealousy and betrayal that threaten to
pull them apart.

Release Date: September 17 Release Date: September 24

Alpha & Omega

Legend of the Guardians

MPAA Rating: PG MPAA Rating: PG
What makes for the ultimate road trip? Soren, is a young owl enthralled by his
Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prick- father’s epic stories of the Guardians of
ly porcupines and a golfing goose with a Ga’Hoole, a mythic band of winged war-
duck caddy. Just ask Kate and Humphrey, riors who had fought a great battle to save
two wolves who are trying to get home after all of owl kind from the evil Pure Ones.
being taken by park rangers and shipped While Soren dreams of someday joining his
halfway across the country. And they have heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at
a thousand miles to go. Back home rival the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal
wolf packs are on the march and conflict his father’s favor from his younger sibling.
is brewing.

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A satellite arts organization of the
Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County
Next Month’s Photo Challenge: “Landscapes”
“Early or Late Light”, “Hydrangea Festival,
Villa Rica Fireworks” Contest Winners, July 2010

Kure Beach Think Tank with Flowers Fiery Bird

by Marci Romeri by Harold Garcia by Susan Morris
1st Place Color Print 3rd Place Color Print 2nd Place Field Trip

Double Shot Sunset in Yellowstone July 4th Villa Rica Fireworks

by Rene Morris by Kent Owings by Jim Gardner
3rd Place Field Trip 1st Place Monochrome Print 1st Place Field Trip

Sunset in Estoril Sunrise at Pine Point, Maine Peek-a-boo

by Susan Morris by Glenn Bickford by Stella Spyrou
3rd Place Monochrome Print 2nd Place Color Print 2nd Place Monochrome
Interested in Photography? Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced The Sweetwater Camera Club hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting
Image Makers are encouraged to attend! Our next meeting will be monthly lectures & contests. We plan many field trips during the year.
Thursday, September 9th, 2010. Doors open at 6:30 at St. Julian’s Visit www.SweetwaterCameraClub.org or call SCC President Richard
Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart’s Mill Road, Douglasville. Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome!

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PHOTOGRAPHY WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS! send them to submissions@chapelhillnews.net.

By Annah Hamby By Steve Green By Courtney Blackstock

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By Harry Newsome By Denise Kirkpatrick By Patrick Ray

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photo g r ap h y.tip s
Tips to Help You Take Amazing Photos
By Judith Ann. Judith Ann is a professional photog-
rapher located in a 100 year old Victorian home turned
studio. Please call or visit her website at www.JudithAn-
nPhotography.com or call 770-222-1577.
Taking great photos is one hobby and skill that can make a lot of
people admire and copy you. Others may not find it hard to take amaz-
ing pictures, but of course, you can learn it yourself and enjoy all the
benefits of the continual practice of photography.
Here are 5 tips that you might start with if you want to learn how to take
better pictures.
1. Master the rule of thirds. Although you can break this rule and still
come up with a beautifully taken photograph, it is best to learn and master
the rule first before breaking it.
2. Understand lighting. One of the best things about photography is
being able to capture and use it and play with it to change the mood of
your photo. Light is one of the basic elements of a good photograph and
being able to use it properly and correctly in your photos is one great skill
that will lead you to taking great photos.
3. In taking great photos of landscapes, you can use diagonal
lines to help you draw the attention of the viewer in to your focal
point. Keep in mind that diagonal lines in your photo can be lines of trees
or a fence or a flowing river. Positioning it so it may appear diagonal in
your photo can make your photo a good one too.
4. Frame your subjects. When you are taking landscape images,
framing your image with some objects in the foreground can give your
photo a dramatic and interesting element. One of the most common tech-
niques is to ‘frame’ your landscape shots by trees or overhanging branches
in the foreground, giving a more interesting touch to your subject.
5. Change the angles of your photos. Another technique to make
your photos interesting is to take the photo at a different angle than nor-
mal. You can emphasize size of the subject by pointing your camera close
to the ground, or you can also position yourself above it.
Happy Clicking! Judith Ann

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SWEETWATER CAMERA CLUB - SEpTEMBER ThEME - LAndSCApES
The Sweetwater Camera Club theme which will appear in the November issue will be ‘Landscapes’ - A wide range of photography in which areas of space in the world are
featured. It can feature nature, strongly defined land forms, urban areas, and bodies of water.. In addition to displaying the winning photos from members of the camera
club, we will showcase photos taken by residents. E-mail photographs to: submissions@chapelhillnews.net. Entries are due October 7th.

By Paul Utley By Brian Baxter By Brandon Pierce

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By Pamela Boggs By Trish Winfrey By Nidza Pender

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GreyStone’s Annual Meeting of Members

Hosts Together We Save Energy Efficiency Expo!
Saturday, Oct. 9
4040 Bankhead Highway, Douglasville
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All members and their families are invited to attend GreyStone’s
Annual Meeting of Members. This free event will feature an exclu-
sive Together We Save Energy Efficiency Expo, showcasing the
value of energy efficiency!
Other festivities include a free breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., a
health fair, carnival rides, games for children, pony rides, a book
fair, child identification program and car sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and music from The Whisnants at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., get the inside
scoop on your Cooperative at the official business meeting of
members! Don’t miss the great door prizes after the meeting; the
grand prize is a 1999 Ford F150.

Breakfast „ Energy Efficiency Expo „ Health Fair „ Child Identification Program „ Great Door Prizes „ Free Family Fun!

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YOU CAN HELP!
A Gift of Love now accepting donations
and volunteers
A Gift of Love is devoted to helping chil-
dren. They accept monetary and other do-
natons year round to fund their programs.
They also could always use a helping hand.
For more info or make a donation, please
call Juanita at 770-947-8200 or e-mail her
at juanitaclay@bellsouth.net. You can also
visit www.a-gift-of-love.org.
Option 2 Change seeking volunteers
Option 2 Change Inc. is a non-profit
that assists single parents with restoration
of family, community and advancement of
eduction. They offer programs that help sin-
gle parents achieve self sufficiency and help
restore the community through green efforts
and cultural awareness. They are looking
for volunteers.
Please contact Option 2 Change Inc. at
404-333-5829 by e-mail at executive@
option2change.com or visit www.option-
2change.com for more information.
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Girl Scout Volunteers needed
Do you want to make a difference in a
girl’s life? You have that opportunity 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 commit-
ment. You can manage your own schedule.
There are many ways you can be involved.
Visit www.gsgatl.org, call 770-702-9100 or e-
mail jreed@girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org for
more information.
Loving Hands Ministry accepting donations
Loving Hands Ministry is a faith based min-
istry serving the needs of people worldwide.
They accept donations of gently used furni-
ture, clothing, household goods, etc. Patrons
may either purchase items at a fraction of the
original value or may receive a donation from
Loving Hands Ministry upon qualifying. Drop
by 6768 West Spring Street in Douglasville
to pick up a full list of donations they accept.
Please call 770-577-1777 if you have any
questions. Their hours for shopping/dona-
tion drop-offs are Monday through Saturday
from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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Pregnancy Resource Center offers help
to pregnant women
The Pregnancy Resource Center Medical
Clinic offers help and hope to women who
may be dealing with an unplanned preg-
nancy. 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 all our other free servic-
es including prenatal and parenting lessons,
mommy store for baby and maternity clothes,
and STD testing. For an appointment or more
information, please call 770-920-1000, e-
mail them at info@abortiondecision.com or
visit www.abortiondecision.com.
Christian Aid Mission Partnership
Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus is
looking for positive role models in the com-
munity who have a desire to help our young
children grow. They are currently pursuing
individuals who are willing to spend time
with their children as mentors. For more in-
formation, contact Austin McGehee at 770-
852-6419.

Motorcycle Poker Run Fundraiser to be held for
local resident, Kenny Sorrows
A Motorcycle Poker Run Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Septem-
ber 18 for local resident Kenny Sorrows. Kenny has lost his indepen-
dence due to the progressive crippling disease, Multiple Sclerosis
(MS). The goal of the Motorcycle Poker Run is to raise money to buy
Kenny a wheelchair accessible van that will give him the indepen-
dence and freedom to travel where he wants and when he wants.
Registration will begin at 10:00am and the Poker Run will be held
from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Crossroad Church, located at 5960
Stewart Parkway. The cost is $25 per rider, $10 per co-rider. An extra
poker card costs $5. Events include a silent auction, dinner prizes,
barbecue, live music and more.
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Eddie at
ba29@bellsouth.net, 404-277-8347 or 770-306-2794. Cash or
checks only, please. Donations may also be made payable to “Ken-
ny’s Freedom and Independent Trust” and taken to any location of
Bank of North Georgia.
Pregnancy Resource Center Walk for Life to be
held September 18
The Pregnancy Resource Center Walk for Life will be held Satur-
day, September 18th at O’Neal Plaza in Downtown Douglasville.
Registration begins at 9:00am, and the Walk begins at 10:00am.
If you would like to participate in this fundraiser, please go by the
PRC located at 3030 Chapel Hill Road to pick up a brochure or call
community
Joyce at 770-920-1000 for instructions. The Pregnancy Resource
Center Medical Clinic receives no government funds and is there-
fore funded solely by donations and fundraisers such as the Walk
for Life.
Toastmasters of West Georgia gain three certi-
fied judges
The Toastmasters of West Georgia had three of its members
achieve certification on July 31st as Chief Judges, making them eli-
gible to judge contests and competitions in the Georgia Region as
either a panel judge or the Chief Judge in charge of the judicial
team. The three members were Pat Garner, Sherry Davis and Lee
Brogden Culberson. All are charter members of the Toastmasters of
West Georgia and serve in leadership positions with the group.
The certifications came as the result of training and testing via
Toastmasters International’s District 14 leadership. “Few clubs have
certified judges, much less Chief Judges,” said Lee Brogden Culber-
son. “This is an honor for our club and speaks to our commitment to
provide public speaking training. We not only can conduct contests
with confidence, but also provide meaningful feedback,” she added.
West Georgia residents can visit the Toastmasters of West Geor-
gia the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 10:00am. The
meeting takes place at 3400 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville (back
entrance of Meritage Commons). They are still accepting applica-
tions for membership and welcome new visitors. Please visit them
online at www.westgatoastmasters.org or follow them on Twitter for
public speaking tips at www.twitter.com/westgaspeaks.

Local Clubs & Organizations

INFORMATION & NEWS
Sons of Confederate Veterans September information
The Sons of Confederate Veterans will not hold a meeting in Sep-
tember due to the Labor Day Parade participation. Their next sched-
uled meeting will be October 5th beginning at 7:30pm at the Doug-
lasville Baptist Temple on Simon Road. Anyone interested in their civil
war heritage and in civil war history are invited to attend. Call 404-
824-7301 for more information.
Douglas County Republican Party meets
The Douglas County Republican Party will meet Saturday morning,
September 4 at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church on Stewarts Mill Road.
The meeting begins at 8:30am. Please call 770-942-3871 or visit
www.DouglasCountyGOP.com for more information.
Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets
The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth
Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church
on Stewarts Mill Road. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www.dcrwc.
com if you have any questions.
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meets
The Sweetwater Chapter, National Society Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution (NSDAR), will hold a meeting September 5 at 2:00pm
at the First Presbyterian Church in Douglasville. Membership in the
NSDAR is open to any female, 18 or older, who can trace their gene-
alogy to a Revolutionary War patriot. For more information, please
contact Pat Harrington at pjharrin1@bellsouth.net or Randy William-
son at randy596@comcast.net.

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WOODIE FITE
SENIOR CENTER
8750 Dorris Road ! Douglasville, GA 30135
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Classes & Clubs sChedule
aaRP Monthly Meeting - 1st Tues., 11:00am - 12:00pm
acrylic Painting beginner’s Class - Tues., 9:00am - 11:30am
acrylic Painting Intermediate Class - Thurs., 9:00am - 11:30am
afternoon Tea Club - Last Thurs., 1:00pm - 3:00pm
alzheimer’s Care Givers support Group - 1st Mon., 6:00pm
ballroom dance lessons - Thurs., 5:00pm - 5:45pm
ballroom dance Practice - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs., 2:30pm - 4:30pm
beginning Oil Painting Class - Thurs., 1:30pm - 3:00pm
beginning Piano - See front desk for days and times available
beginning Water Color Class - Thurs., 9:00am - 11:30am
bible study - Fri., 12:00pm - 1:30pm
bid Whist - Fri., 12:30pm - 3:00pm
birthday Celebration - First Mon., 11:00am - 12:30pm
bridge - Mon., 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Wed., 9:00am - 12:30pm
bunco Club - 1st Fri., 9:00am - 11:00am
Cardio Fit w/silver sneakers - Tue. & Thurs., 10:00am -
10:45am
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Center dances - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sat., 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Chip Poker - Tues., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Choir - Mon., 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Computer Classes - Mon., Tues., Wed., 10:00am - noon
Computer lab - Tues., 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Thurs., 8:30am
- 11:00am
diabetes support Group - First Fri., 9:00am - 10:00am
dominos 42+ - Mon., 10:00am - noon
euchre - Tues., 12:30pm - 4:30pm; Thurs., 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fiber arts - Mon., 8:30am - 11:30am
Griefshare - Mon., 3:00pm - 4:00pm
hiking Club - Last Fri., 8:30am
Jazzercise lite - Tues. & Fri., 4:00pm - 4:45pm
ladies Writing Group - Fri., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
line dancing - Mon., 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Tues., 10:00am - 11:00am
Movies - 2nd Wed., 1:30pm
Muscular strength and Range of Motion w/ silver sneakers -
Mon. & Wed., 10:30am - 11:15am
Photography - Tues., 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ping Pong - Mon., 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinochle - Wed., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Portrait - Mon., 1:30pm - 2:30pm
“Read It” book discussion Group - Wed., 10:00am - noon
Red hat society - 2nd Tues., 12:30pm - 3:00pm
samba-Canasta - Thurs., 1:00pm - 3:00pm
santa’s Village Craft shop - Fri., 1:30pm - 4:00pm
spanish - Mon. & Wed., 10:30pm - 12:30pm
strength Training - Tue. & Thurs., 9:00am - 9:45am; Tue. &
Thurs., 11:30am - 12:15pm
sunshine social Circle - 4th Mon., 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tai Chi - Tues. & Thurs., 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Tap dance lessons - Tues., 5:30pm - 6:15pm
TOPs - Fri., 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Travel Club - Please see bulletin board for meeting dates
Women’s Writing Club - Fri., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wood Carving - Tues., 5:30pm - 6:30pm
SPECIAL EVENTS
happy birthday Woodie Fite Center!
On Wednesday September 1, the Woodie Fite Center will cel-
ebrate the fifth anniversary of the Grand Opening Celebration from
1:00pm to 3:00pm. You will be able to enjoy cake and punch,
visit the exhibits, and enjoy entertainment from the WFSC clubs and
groups.
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Woodie Fite Lending Library
The book collection at the Woodie Fite Senior Citizens Center has
been weeded, reorganized and restructured. The collection will work
on the honor system, but they ask that you sign in the front of each
book you take so that we can have a record of each book’s use. If
you have books that are in good condition and not over five years
old that you would like to donate, bring them in, place them in the
donation basket. In addition, they are adding to their game cabinet,
if you have one you wish to donate.
Silver Swingers Dance Club
The Silver Swingers Dance Club will not
host the usual first Saturday night dance, due
to the Labor Day Holiday. They will host
a dinner and dance on Saturday, Sep-
tember 18th. The theme for this din-
ner and dance will be a Luau and live
band “N2U” will be playing the dance
music. Tickets are on sale at the Woodie
Fite Senior Center for $10.00 each per-
son. Doors will open at 6:30pm and
dinner will be served between 6:30 and
7:00pm, with dancing until 10:00pm.
Music including country/western, ball-
room, and rhythm and blues will be
played. Please call the Woodie Fite
Senior Center at 678-626-5630 for
additional information.
Douglas County Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Thanks to the Douglas County Neighborhood Stabilization Pro-
gram, several families are learning how to “Celebrate Douglas” in
newly rehabilitated homes.
Douglas County received an NSP grant of $3.8 million through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The County is working with Atlanta Neighborhood Development
Partnership (ANDP), a 20-year housing nonprofit, to acquire, rehab
and repopulate homes in targeted Douglas County neighborhoods.
For example, first-time homebuyer Rebecca found her perfect
home – spacious, four bedrooms, a quiet neighborhood with side-
walks and best of all – a large, fenced-in backyard surrounded by
mature trees.
“As a teacher, I didn’t think I would ever live in a house like this,”
Rebecca told her real estate agent when they first looked at the ANDP
Homes property. But, with the $25,000 in down payment assistance
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available through the Douglas County NSP program and the $8,000
federal tax credit, Rebecca found that the home was actually within
her reach.
When Rebecca initially picked up the flyer at her school about
an NSP home buying seminar, she was hoping that she might find a
home that was closer to work and in a safer neighborhood. Her new
Douglas County home is only 15 minutes from school – immediately
giving her two extra hours in her day.
What is Rebecca most looking forward to about starting life in her
new home? “I’m excited about the dishwasher. I’ve never had a
dishwasher in my life!”
ANDP President & CEO, John O’Callaghan shared, “We couldn’t
be happier about working with Douglas County to help open doors
of homeownership to those who are ready. This program helps sta-
bilize neighborhoods and helps families afford quality homes. It’s a
win for all parties involved.”
Opportunities are still available. There are additional homes
and down payment assistance available for qualified buyers. Un-
der the Douglas County program, eligible homebuyers cannot have
an income exceeding 120 percent of the area median income ---
$60,300 for a single-person and $86,150 for a household of four.
The program also requires buyers to complete six hours of home
buyer education and two hours of one-on-one housing counseling.
Information on buying these homes is available online at www.and-
phomes.org/douglas or on the Douglas County website, www.Cel-
ebrateDouglasCounty.com. Those interested can also find out more
details at September Saturdays.
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 SEPTEMBER SATURDAYS AT THE
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It’s all about Community!

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Open to Everyone ~ Come Join Us!
Festival from 12 noon - 6:30 p.m. - Movie at 8 p.m.
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It’s simple. Our purpose is to bring the community
together in a fun atmosphere so that old friends and
neighbors can get together, and new friends can get
acquainted. A community becomes stronger when its
citizens fellowship!

All booth and car show registrations benefit Communities in Schools of Douglas County,
the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization associated with the Douglas County School
System that focuses on helping kids stay in school and prepare for life via after-school
programs and one-to-one mentoring to at-risk students in Douglas County Schools.
BECOME A MENTOR! As an adult, you have much you can share with a child who needs you as
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Chairman’s Corner
Tom Worthan, Chairman
Douglas County Board of Commissioners

It’s September, and that means it’s time for the

SEPTEMBER SATURDAYS FESTIVAL AT THE DOUGLAS

COUNTY COURTHOUSE!
I look forward to this wonderful event every year, and I hope that you will join your neighbors
and friends as we celebrate community at September Saturdays. This is the 8th year of the
festival, and it has grown to be the largest annual festival in our County.

September Saturdays at the Douglas County Courthouse will be

Saturdays, September 18th and 25th. The fun goes from 12 noon - 6 p.m. with
Flicks on the Bricks at 8 p.m. on the Courthouse outdoor movie screen. It’s all fun!
The festival has free admission and free parking. Parking spaces are available at the Transportation Center behind
the Courthouse, at the Woodie Fite Senior Center, and at First United Methodist Church just up the street from the
Courthouse. Free shuttles will take you back and forth to your car.

September 18th: Heroes Day

September 18th is Heroes Day, a salute to the heroes who take care of us every day. This year, we
particularly recognize those defending our freedom, and those who responded to the September 2009
floods. Our everyday heroes include fire/EMS, police, Sheriff, active military and reserves, veterans,
E-911, and teachers. During the afternoon, we will take time to salute each of these, and many of them
will have exhibits for you to visit. Please do not pass up this opportunity to say “thank you” for their
service. We will start off the afternoon with a remembrance of those we lost last September and we will
celebrate those who helped us survive.
The Community Marketplace with over 100 vendors will fill the upper parking lot at the Courthouse, and you will see a
cross-section of Douglas County - businesses, arts and crafts vendors, not-for-profit organizations, Churches, schools and
more will be represented. Of course, since this is an election year, there will also be plenty of politicians, but it’s a good
thing to meet them one-on-one to see if you want to vote for them! The 4-H Club will have pony rides.
The Flint Hill Masonic Lodge will again host their computerized Child ID program that will provide parents with an ID
tool to help protect your child, and the Douglas County Lions Club will sponsor free vision screenings.
Presenting Sponsor Kaiser Permanente will host a Health Fair each Saturday! Come get info
about a healthy lifestyle!
We will have carnival rides and inflatable games for the kids - all free - so bring the family.
The Food Court will feature savory samplings of great food, so come hungry, or bring a picnic
lunch and spread a tablecloth on the grass!
All afternoon long you will be able to hear wonderful music from school, Church and
community choruses and choirs singing on the Courthouse steps in front of the huge American
flag. There’s nothing better!
Heroes Day this year will also feature the “Touch-a-Truck Experience” in the lower parking lot, and the Douglas
County Sheriff’s Department, Fire/EMS, Emergency Management, and the National Guard will have all sorts of vehicles for
the young and the young at heart to climb in, over, around and through all afternoon. The Sheriff’s Department expects
to bring the rollover simulator, and you will want to experience that! You will get to meet many Public Safety
employees and learn what they do. This is a great experience for school groups, too, so load up the bus and bring them
to the Courthouse. The Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit will put on a demonstration at 5 p.m. and I’m glad I won’t be
the one in the “bad guy bite suit”. Those dogs and their deputies do an awesome job!
The Douglas County Fire/EMS Department will be giving away free smoke detectors to those who need them - one
smoke detector for each level of your house. Just stop by the Fire/EMS Department booth (adults only). “Rex”, the
Georgia Ready mascot, will be roaming the grounds to remind you how to stay safe.

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Heroes Day also has a second purpose this year - to help students who go home from school to empty cupboards. The
wonderful Douglas County School System provides free/assisted breakfast and lunch to those who need it, but schools
are not open on weekends, and some kids don’t get the food they need. Heroes Day is “Peanut Butter Day” and we
are asking you to bring any size jar of peanut butter to the Festival so that A Gift of Love can put it in the food backpacks
of students who need our help.
Hang around for “Flicks on the Bricks” at 8 p.m. and watch a 3-D action movie on the Courthouse outdoor movie
screen. We provide the funny glasses so that you can see it in 3-D. Call the movie line at 770.920.7303 for titles!

September 25th: Family Day

This day is all about family and being a part of the Douglas County family! Come be with us - even
if you are by yourself - because you are part of our family!
The Community Marketplace will be back, the Child ID and vision screening programs will be
back, and so will the Food Court. Some of the vendors in the Marketplace will be the same, but
there will also be some new faces.
New also will be exhibits from the Pine Mountain Gold Museum in Villa Rica, and demonstrations
from the Society for Creative Anachronism. I didn’t know what that was either, but they re-enact
medieval times sword fights and jousting while wearing authentic costumes, so it’s going to be fun!
An authentic blacksmith will be with them, so go back in time at this exhibit.
Family Day will also be “Can of Soup” Day, and we ask you to bring a can of soup to the Festival so that A Gift of Love
can put it in the food backpacks of students who need our help.
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be on site all afternoon, so please take a few minutes to donate a pint of
life. You can reserve an appointment time by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or just walk up.
The 4-H Horse Club will again have pony rides, and they will also be hosting a Rabies Clinic
on site from 3 - 6 p.m. Bring your puppy or kitty and get them vaccinated for only $10.
The lower parking lot of the Courthouse will feature a Car and Motorcycle Show on Family
Day. This annual display brings out some really special vehicles that are shined to perfection.
Awards are given out at 6 p.m. for the best cars of the decade and other features, and great
looking cycles. Register your two- or four-wheel baby for the show now!
And to end two wonderful Festival days will be the second “Flicks on the Bricks” that will feature an animated movie,
so bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars.

Why do we do this?
It’s simple. Our purpose is to bring the community together in a fun atmosphere so that old
friends and neighbors can get together, and new friends can get acquainted. A community
becomes stronger when its citizens fellowship!

Community Partners
Our Community Partners make September Saturdays possible. 100% of the direct costs of September Saturdays is paid
for by sponsors, and no tax dollars are used for direct costs. Thank you to these wonderful people and companies who
believe in our community. Please patronize them and thank them for their support!
Presenting Sponsors: Kaiser Permanente Comcast
Gold Sponsors: SunTrust Bank Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Villa Rica
John Thornton Chevrolet Lamar’s Main Street Collision
GreyStone Power Corporation West Georgia Technical College
Walmart Foundation Entertainment Design Group, Inc.
Silver Sponsors: Jones-Wynn Funeral Homes Sprint Together With Nextel
Best Buy Rhonda Payne, Clerk of Superior Court
ColdStone Creamery Johnny’s NY Style Pizza, Chapel Hill Road
Iron Horse BBQ
Media Sponsor: Chapel Hill News and Views
See you at September Saturdays! For more information, visit www.SeptemberSaturdays.com.
Tom
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government
THOUGHTS FROM THE MAYOR
Each month Douglasville’s Mayor, Mickey
Thompson writes a column about a subject which
is of interest to many residents of Douglasville, and
Douglas County. The city of Douglasville’s web-
site is: www.ci.douglasville.ga.us. Mayor’s Email:
thompsonm@ci.douglasville.ga.us
The City of Douglasville did not increase its tax
millage rate for 2010 because I and members of the City Council felt
this City government should follow the lead of local businesses and
residents and hold expenditures in check during these lean economic
times.
The City Council had more than one discussion on whether to
increase the tax millage rate in order to keep from cutting City ex-
penditure levels or whether to make reductions so the City could live
within some new limitations on expenditures. I strongly argued that
the City of Douglasville needed to cut back and not put any new
burdens on the backs of businesses and citizens who are trying to
make ends meet.
I am very proud the City Council unanimously rejected the ap-
proach of raising the tax millage rate, which is what the Douglas
County Board of Commissioners and the Douglas County Board of
Education did. While the Board of Commissioners raised the tax rate
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from 2009 to 2010 by 1.968 mills and while the Board of Educa-
tion raised the tax rate from 2009 to 2010 by 2.75 mills, the City of
Douglasville held the line on taxes.
CITY HELD LINE ON TAXES. The City’s tax rate for maintenance
and operations (M & O) was held at 3.854 mills, being the seventh
straight year the City has not made any change in its M & O millage
rate. For the retirement of the bonds to build the new Public Safety
and Municipal Court Building, the tax millage rate for 2010 is 1.215
mills. Thus, the City’s total tax rate for 2010 is 5.069 mills.
This was not easy to achieve, but the unanimous vote by the City
Council in a special meeting on August 4 underscored the unity of
the City of Douglasville’s elected officials. After a lot of discussion
and sometimes a passionate exchange of ideas and viewpoints, I
and the seven members of the City Council came to the decision
that our intensive budget preparation process and our conservative
approach to projecting revenues had placed the City of Douglasville
in a solid fiscal position for the fiscal year of July 1, 2010, through
June 30, 2011.
All of us were keenly aware of the financial difficulties many of
Douglasville’s business owners and residents have been, and still are,
experiencing. As these people have cut back in order to make cur-
rent ends meet because they have no other choice, we felt the City
needed to choose to do the same.
Holding the line on the millage rate and making a commitment to
operate within a tight budget were not easy decisions, but the City of
Douglasville felt it was the right thing to do.
One of the proposals presented to me and members of the City
Council was to increase the M & O millage rate from the 2009 rate
of 3.854 mills up to 4.395 mills -- a tax hike of 0.541 mills, which
would have resulted in an additional $600,000 in revenue -- in order
to have this money for capital projects. Such projects could include
intersection improvements and other work on various streets/roads.
My argument against that type of tax increase was this: I think we
will have sufficient revenues in Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 to continue
to provide quality services to the citizens and the businesses of Doug-
lasville. And if a year from now we find that a tax increase is merited
in order for the City government to be able to continue to provide
quality services to this community, I think the Mayor and City Council
members will support an increase in the millage rate to meet our ob-
ligations. However, I firmly stated my opposition to increasing taxes
at this time, because I did not believe it was warranted.
DEALING WITH A DECREASE IN REVENUES. City Finance
Director Karin Callan expects the City to realize some $4,287,396 in
2010 revenues from property taxes, motor vehicle taxes, and mobile
home taxes for the City government’s maintenance and operations
(M & O) purposes. When the F. Y. 2010 - 2011 budget was ad-
opted by the City Council in June, the budgeted figure for these three
tax revenue sources was $4,348,566. The difference is $61,170.
Therefore, early in calendar 2011 the City Council will need to re-
duce this year’s budget by that $61,170 in order to maintain a bal-
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anced budget if another revenue source -- such as sales taxes or
franchise taxes, for example -- does not make up the difference by
being higher than projected by Ms. Callan.
Before I conclude September’s column, let me review a few facts
from my previous month’s report to you in the Chapel Hill News and
Views concerning the City’s July 1, 2010 - June 20, 2011 budget.
And I believe these comments excerpted from my August column re-
flect this City government’s commitment to living within our means:
a) The overall budget for the City government for Fiscal Year
2010 - 2011 was cut by 7 percent from the adjusted overall budget
for Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010, because of declining revenues.
b) The General Fund Budget -- which is the budget for most of the
City’s operations and services -- is $17,733,638 for the current fiscal
year. By comparison, the adjusted General Fund Budget for Fiscal
Year 2009 - 2010 was $19,188,301. Thus, the City’s new General
Fund budget has been cut by $1,454,663.
c) The Sanitation Fund Budget -- which covers residential and
commercial sanitation services, street sweeping, Keep Douglasville
Beautiful, and inmate work crews for picking up trash along City
streets and in City parks -- is $3,609,500 for the new fiscal year. By
comparison, the F. Y. 2009 - 2010 adjusted Sanitation Fund budget
was $3,745,342, which is a decline of $135,842. Sanitation Fund
revenues are down because fewer large roll-off containers are need-
ed for construction debris due to the decline in construction.
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d) The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Fund Budget took
the sharpest cut because it is funded totally from a two-cent hotel-
motel room occupancy tax. As you know, tourism and other leisure
traveling has dropped sharply; therefore, revenues for the CVB an-
nual budget have plummeted over the past two years. The Fiscal
Year 2010 - 2011 CVB Fund Budget is $386,384, which is a decline
of $57,504 from last year’s figure of $443,888. Also, the Confer-
ence Center Fund Budget is $455,053 for the new fiscal year. This is
$49,947 less than last year’s budget of $505,000.
e) Salaries remain frozen for the third year in a row. Also, an-
ticipated revenue decreases more than a year ago caused the City
Council to reduce the number of City employees. Twenty-two jobs
were eliminated in the F. Y. 2009 - 2010 budget.
In addition, I pointed out last month that the City’s two major
construction projects are to fulfill the approvals of the voters. The
renovation/reconstruction of Hunter Park, including the new com-
munity center, is being paid with sales tax revenues from the 2002
SPLOST program which was approved by Douglas County voters in a
countywide referendum. The new Public Safety and Municipal Court
Building is being paid with bonds approved by City voters, and this is
the item mentioned in the fourth paragraph of this month’s column.
I believe the City of Douglasville is keeping your property taxes as
low as possible while still providing quality services. We are commit-
ted to being like you, which means living within our means.
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Weight: 7lbs, 3oz Born: April 8, 2010
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Anniston Antoinette
Cochran
Born: July 13, 2010
Weight: 8lbs
Length: 20 inches
Parents: Jason & Brittany Cochran
Grandparents: Teddy & Glenda Wil-
liamson; Ronald & Nancy Cochran
Chloe Ollieanna Elaine
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Born: July 12, 2010
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Length: 20.5 inches
Parents: Matthew O’Bannon;
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Lillian Grace Bridges
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Parents: Travis & Leah Bridges
Grandparents: Nathan & Tiffany
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Douglasville First United Methodist Church to
host parenting seminar
Douglasville First United Methodist Church will host a parenting sem-
inar for parents of children ages two to 18, September 18 from 8:45am
to 2:30pm. Parents will learn practical ideas to help address the hearts
of their kids. The seminar is entertaining, encouraging and life-chang-
ing. Presented by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN, the cost
is $25 per adult. Children through age 12 will learn in fun and exciting
ways how they can enhance family life. The cost is $15 for one child,
$25 for two and $30 for three or more. A light breakfast and lunch are
provided for adults and kids.
You can register online at biblicalparenting.org/register or by calling
770-942-3146. Douglasville First United Methodist Church is located
at 6167 Prestley Mill Road in Douglasville.
Mom’s Club of Douglasville meets
The Moms Club of Douglasville meets the first Tuesday of each
month for their business meeting, which is at 10:00am. The MOMS
Club is an International Support Group for at-home moms that offers
enriching activities for you and your children each week. The activities
include, but are not limited to, park play, playgroups in various places,
and family day out. Also planned for each month is a moms night out,
where moms are able to go and enjoy dinner, a movie, or other things
with other moms in the group. For more info, please log-on to www.
momsclubofdouglasville.org.
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engagement ANNOUNCEMENTS
Satoreia DeSue & Daniel Singletary
Daniel Singletary and Satoreia
DeSue are proud to announce their
engagement. They will be married
October 16 at 3:00pm in Villa Rica
at the Powell Park Recreation Cen-
ter.
Brittney and Robert are residing in Douglasville.
wedding ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brittney Turner & Robert Nichols
Brittney Turner and Robert Nich-
ols were married on June 26, 2010
at New Life Christian Church in
Douglasville. Brittney is the daughter
of Bill and Barbara Turner of Doug-
lasville. Robert is the son of Tammy
and Gary Smith of Douglasville and
Greg Nichols of Blueridge, Ga.

Kristen Richardson & Shane Ward
Shane Ward and Kristen Richard-
son are pleased to announce their
engagement. They will be wed on
September 18 in Tallapoosa, Geor-
gia. Kristen is the daughter of Lorrie
Patten of Douglasville and Shane is
the son of Tim Ward and Melinda
Ward of Winston.
Michelle Ditchkoff & Johnny Volk
Johnny Volk and Michelle Ditch-
koff were married July 10, 2010 in
Douglas County. Their pastor, Bill
Wood of Grace Baptist Church in
Powder Springs, officiated and Mi-
chelle’s son, Chase, gave her away.
Johnny’s child, River Volk, was also
in attendance. The couple honey-
mooned in Florida.

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The Family ConneCTion
Finding the Right Words
By Kerry Patuka. She is a degreed and certified
educator, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5
Ministries, a consulting, speaking and training min-
istry for churches and children’s ministry. Contact her
at kerrydrive5@yahoo.com
Answering hard questions, explaining difficult concepts and provid-
ing corrective instruction are some of the more difficult tasks in parent-
ing. How do we find the right words to reach their hearts, impact their
character and to enable their understanding? Of course we have the
wisdom of the Bible to guide us, but that can also seem overwhelming
at times, especially if you don’t know where to begin. This month, I’m
sharing a few resources that can be a real help when you’re searching
for what to say.
Kids ask a lot of questions! This can be frustrating, but truthfully, this
is how they learn. More importantly, it’s a real opportunity for us to
peek into their minds and see what they are thinking. As parents, we
are teachers, but we’re also there to help shape their understanding
of the world around them. Some questions are easy to answer, either
because we have knowledge in a particular area, it’s a topic we enjoy
or we can look up the answer on the internet, but what about when
it’s harder.
There’s a book series published by Tyndale Kids that I love. Each
one is co-authored by a panel of Christian educators and ministry ex-
perts who are also parents. Some of the titles in this series are “106
Questions Children Ask about Our World”; “105 Questions Children
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Ask about Money Matters” and “103 Questions Children Ask about
Right from Wrong”. Each book is broken down into several catego-
ries, each with a list of questions, which makes finding an appropriate
answer to a difficult question much easier. Each answer page includes
a paragraph or two answering the question in kid-friendly language,
followed by a key Bible verse, other verses that may be related, a pos-
sible related question and a note to parents, which may include ideas
for further discussions, suggested action items or advice for parents.
With the start of a new school year, the book that answers questions
about friends and schools might be just what you need. The categories
in this book are: making friends, being a good friend, handling friend-
ship difficulties, learning to get along with others and many more.
I’ve found these books to be great, but what about when we’ve
moved past simply asking and answering questions to the place where
an issue in our children’s lives needs discipline? First of all, what’s the
difference between punishment and discipline? Punishment focuses on
the past and what our children have done; discipline focuses on the
future and how they can grow. The word discipline comes from dis-
ciple. Jesus had his 12 disciples; they were His followers and He was
teaching and guiding them. Yes, our kids still need to experience the
consequences of their poor choices, but we want to make sure that we
are discipling their hearts in the process. We want to teach and guide
them so that they will make wiser choices in the future.
Whether you’re answering questions your kids are asking, discipling
their lives and hearts or helping them to discover Biblical answers for
themselves, be encouraged. There are lots of great resources avail-
able to help you parent your children in a God-focused, child-appro-
priate way.
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mommy corner
Breastfeeding & smoking
By Denise Adams, RN, NP, IBCLC
The breasts of a nursing mother are never emp-
ty. She produces breastmilk around the clock. Be-
cause this valuable nutritious substance is always
being created, the content of mom’s milk is always
being renewed. This is part of the reason that
breastfeeding offers protection for the breastfed baby from illness. The
immune factors, hormones, growth factors and enzymes that exist in
mom’s body are transferred through breastmilk on a daily basis. These
biological substances cannot be created by man, cannot be chemically
reproduced and cannot be stored on a shelf for future use. One of the
strengths of breastfeeding is the transfer of a multitude of nutritional
and immune support factors from mom’s body to baby’s.
Since mom transfers these beneficial factors through breastfeeding,
it also makes sense that she could transfer other factors that are not
beneficial to the baby. One example of a negative factor would be the
transfer of nicotine if a mother smokes while breastfeeding. Nicotine is
one of the primary drugs in cigarette smoke and it does transfer easily
through breastmilk. When a lactating mother smokes a cigarette, the
nicotine levels in her breastmilk reach a peak 30 to 60 minutes later. It
takes approximately three hours after smoking for nicotine to be cleared
from the breastmilk.
A recent study looked at the effects on babies whose mothers smoked
while breastfeeding. These mothers did not smoke during a feeding,
but instead had one or two cigarettes several hours before actually nurs-
ing their babies. Nicotine levels in the breastmilk were measured just
before the next feeding. The study found that any nicotine in the milk of
breastfeeding mothers disrupted the sleep patterns of their infants. The
degree of sleep disruption increased as the nicotine levels increased.
Babies experienced a decrease in both quiet sleep and in active sleep
stages. In fact, when the babies got nicotine through breastmilk, it
reduced their sleep time by an average of 37 percent. This means that
a potential 3-hour nap would instead be shortened to only 1 hour and
57 minutes! As the mother of any infant knows, every moment of infant
sleep is precious because it is our chance to sleep as well!
Cigarette smoking is recognized as a challenging addiction to break.
Even so, most women who do smoke stop during the time that they are
pregnant. Often, however, they return to smoking after the birth of their
baby. It is generally recommended that a mother breastfeed her baby
even if she does smoke because the health benefits of breastfeeding
outweigh the negative effects of nicotine. Still, as this study illustrates,
smoking while breastfeeding does have some harmful effects. If you, or
a woman you know, is currently a smoker and is interested in quitting,
good for you! Ask your doctor about new medications available to help
you and check out a great website at www.smokefree.gov.

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petpages
Pet Set Pet Care Tip
Keeping Your Pet Cool
By Dixie Popham - Owner, Pet Set Grooming,
3313 Hwy. 5 Across from Publix, 770-949-0579
With all this hot weather, dog owners usually
want to take full advantage and let their pets
soak up the sun. But too much sun for your furry
friend can have the same negative effects as it
has on you. Every dog is going to handle the
heat a little differently.
Some dogs can tolerate heat better than other dogs and other
breeds. There’s not a perfect answer. Regardless, pet owners should
be aware of some signs that their dog is overheated. Never leave
a dog outside that doesn’t have an opportunity for shade all of the
time. Dogs or cats cannot take heat like they can the cold. Pets
should never be left unattended in a vehicle. Even if the window is
cracked, temperatures can be deadly.
Dogs should have access to plenty of water 100 percent of
the time. Getting your dog groomed is also a key component in
keeping your pet cool. Regular brushing once a week or every other
day is recommend during the summer months. It keeps their coats
free of dead undercoat, and it helps them keep cool.
There are a few misconceptions that pet owners aren’t sure
about. When dogs pant, they aren’t actually overheating, they are
just sweating. That is just how they cool off.
Another is that people think they need to shave their dog’s coat,
especially when it comes to golden retrievers and labradors. You
don’t want to shave a dog because you think it’s hot. Once you
shave the coat, you are taking away their air conditioning. They
Share House 2nd Annual actually get more overheated. The only time you want to shave a
Paws-an-Effect Dog Show dog is when its coat is severely matted. Matting is caused by not
Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 AM - 1 PM, Deer Lick Dog Park doing the at-home brushing. Once a mat gets wet, it gets tighter,
and it gets really hard to brush out. Regular brushing and bathing
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Onyx Oreo
By Pamela Boggs By the Smith Family
Paws-an-Effect Dog Show to be held Septem-
ber 11 at Deer Lick Park
The S.H.A.R.E. House second annual Paws-an-Effect Dog Show
will be held Saturday, September 11 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at
Deer Lick Dog Park. There will be vendor booths, animal adoptions,
obedience training, low-cost vaccinations, demonstrations, micro-
chipping, children activities, goodies, an exclusive live remote
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Personal Trainers Corner
ways to eat out smarter
GoldsGymWestGA By Leslie Austin - Leslie Austin has been in the
fitness industry for 16 years as a Personal Trainer
and Fitness Instructor. She is currently employed
with Gold’s Gym in Douglasville. You can reach
her at LesAus10@aol.com
We spend more money and waste more calo-
ries by dining out than ever before. The US De-
partment of Agriculture estimates that we eat 29% of our meals away
from home. And the National Restaurant Association says that these
meals take up 44% of our food budgets. This could grow to 53% in
the next few years.
w w w. g o l d s g y m . c o m As if it’s not already, eating out is about to become a bigger and
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Check the number of servings in a dish. The calorie count on
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safe nail services
By Jeanne Grace Curtis, Nails Your Way, 770-
949-3113, www.nailsyourway.com
All nail salons do not offer equally safe nail
services. Price is not the most important measure
of safe nail services.
Look for the following safety factors when
choosing nail services: Is the facility neat and
clean? Does the tech wash with anti-bacterial soap after each cli-
ent? Has the table been cleaned with alcohol? Does every client
get a clean towel or mat? Are all of the implements sanitized be-
tween every client (including drill bits, files and buffers)? Are pedicure
thrones cleaned and sanitized between every client according to state
guidelines? Are all of the nail techs licensed?
As a health-conscious client, you know that your doctor, podiatrist,
or dermatologist would recommend that you only choose a nail sa-
lon that offers safe nail care.
Many women want beautiful nails because they work with the pub-
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your nails to look like they were manufactured on an assembly line.
You want a service that does not hurt.
A safe salon provides a clean, quiet, relaxing environment. The
staff consists of licensed nail techs who get continuing education
each year. Implements are always washed and sanitized for each cli-
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than causing it. The relaxation and peace of mind you get from a
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Hair WizzZ Moves to autumn village
Hair WizzZ recently moved to the Autumn Village Shopping Center
off of Highway 92. Their mission is to provide excellent customer
service and satisfy all needs in creating a personalized look that not
only looks good but looks healthy as well. During your personalized
consultation, your stylist will choose a look based on your lifestyle.
Their personalized three-step styling system means you will get a look
that’s easy to maintain. Next your stylist will create a cut, color and
style that fits not only you but your lifestyle. Before you leave the chair,
your stylist will inform you some easy ways on how to get that great
salon look everyday at home.
Hair WizzZ is located at 5300 Brickleberry Way in the Autumn
Village Shopping Center off of Highway 92 about a mile north of
Downtown Douglasville. For salon services and appointments please
call 678-401-7294. They are now hiring a licensed cosmetologist.
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of course. It also builds muscle, which takes up less space than fat.
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does. In other words, the more muscle tissue you have, the more
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By Samantha Hostettler, PhD, Champion Kara- long term, if you had a choice of eating consistently less or exercising
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ning. Sure, you’ll burn about twice as many calo- is highest. Muscles are warm, reaction time is quick, and strength is
ries running for 30 minutes than walking for 30 minutes, but if a at its peak. If you push yourself harder as a result, you will burn more
runner and a walker cover the same distance, they burn about the calories.
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Myth 3 It doesn’t matter where your calories come from. flavor to her styles. Her mis-
Calories are not created equal. First, some foods take more energy sion is to beautify individuals
to chew, digest, metabolize, and store than others. Others (such as as well as to educate them
fats and carbohydrates) require fewer calories to digest and store. on keeping healthy hair.
Second, different food types have different effects on your blood She offers a variety of
sugar. Refined carbohydrates (think white bread, cookies, and fruit services including Relax-
drinks) raise blood sugar levels dramatically, which encourages fat ers, Trendy Cuts and Color,
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health&beauty
Cool Beads Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary, moves
down the sidewalk
Cool Beads is celebrating their five year anniversary. Open since
September 2005, the store is a custom jewelry boutique and full
service bead store. They carry all types of jewelry making supplies
including semi-precious stone beads, freshwater pearls, Czech glass
beads, and designer color seed beads.
The store is set up with family-style tables so that friends and family
may make custom jewelry together in a relaxing atmosphere. Group
and private jewelry making classes are also offered for those who
may not know where to start or they can put together a custom piece
for you, if that’s more your style.
Not only are they celebrating five years, but they are moving down
the sidewalk from the current location next to Johnny’s Pizza in the
shopping center across from Target to the space next to Tropical Joe’s
Smoothies. “We are very excited about this new location,” states
owner Becky Rathal. “Working in a ‘fresh’ space is always nice. There
is tons of natural light in the new location, adding to the ambiance of
our relaxing atmosphere.”
Located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in the Douglasville Promenade
Center, call 678-391-8722 to find out more about Cool Beads.
Last Chance Triathlon to be held October 10
The 3rd Annual Last Chance Triathlon will be held Sunday, Octo-
ber 10th, at Boundary Waters Park and Aquatic Center, and along
the streets of southeastern Douglas County.
The 5K run portion of the triathlon will be held on the beautiful
trail system of the Boundary Waters Park. Most of the trails are cano-
pied with mature trees and the run is beautiful. The 12-mile bicycle
portion of the triathlon begins and ends at the Park, and goes along
State and County roadways. There are two challenging hills for the
cyclists, but most of the course is rolling terrain. The 0.25-mile swim
is in the pool of the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center.
The Boundary Waters Park and Aquatic Center is located at 5000
Highway 92/166.
For more information, contact Jim Gay at 770-489-2175 or
Dave Johnson at 770-565-5208. On-line registration is available
at www.active.com.

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Is A Rollover In Your Future? Treasury Goes Green, Saves, Green
Courtesy of Janice Thompson, State Farm Insurance, By T. Dennis Connally. T. Dennis Connally is a certi-
2090 Fairburn Road, 770-489-1400, janice.thompson. fied public accountant with an office at 8483 Camp-
cexv@statefarm.com, Member NASD bellton St., across from the post office. His office can
Have you recently left one employer to begin work- be reached at 770-920-2890 or www.tdconnally.
ing for another? Were you covered by an employer
com.
sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k)? If so, you may be
With Americans poised to celebrate the 40th anniversary of
wondering about the future of your account.
Earth Day, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a
In the event of a job change, there are many options available to
broad new initiative to dramatically increase the number of elec-
you regarding your employer sponsored retirement account assets.
The options you have will depend on the provisions of your former tronic transactions that involve Treasury and millions of citizens
employer’s plan. Sometimes your money can stay in the plan with and businesses, a move that is expected to save more than $400
your previous employer until you reach a specific age and you then million and 12 million pounds of paper in the first five years alone.
can begin taking withdrawals without a tax penalty. In addition to greatly reducing costs, enhancing customer service
Remaining with your old plan may have drawbacks. Sometimes and minimizing Treasury’s environmental impact, the move from
fees are charged to former employees to offset managing the ac- paper to electronic transactions will increase reliability, safety and
count. A minimum asset balance may also be required. Other times security for benefit recipients and taxpayers.
you must take your money out when you terminate employment. “Treasury must lead the way in developing methods to deliver
You should contact the Human Resources department or benefits payments that are safe and secure in a manner that is efficient
counselor of your former employer to determine your options. If and reliable,” said Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. “By moving
you withdraw plan assets, you may need to find another funding to all-electronic payments, Treasury will save hundreds of millions
vehicle.
of dollars and substantially reduce our environmental impact,
Transferring the balance of the assets in your previous employ-
making this a win-win for all Americans.”
er’s tax-qualified account to a plan sponsored by your new em-
Starting now, Treasury will begin implementing a three-pronged
ployer may be an option. This can be done without paying taxes
if the money goes directly to the new account (known as a “direct initiative to dramatically reduce the number of transactions that
rollover”). However, your new employer may not allow a rollover, are conducted on paper by moving them to electronic systems.
thus you will need to look at further options. One choice to consider First, Treasury will require individuals receiving Social Security,
is rolling the balance of your account to a Traditional Individual Supplemental Security Income, Veterans, Railroad Retirement and
Retirement Account (IRA). With this choice, you are able to control Office of Personnel Management benefits to receive payments
the investment options within the IRA. You can also avoid the need electronically. Individuals will be able to receive benefits either
to make a further rollover if you change jobs again. through direct deposit into a bank account or Treasury’s Direct
Rolling your 401(k) assets into a Traditional IRA can be costly if Express debit card.
not done correctly. If you take a withdrawal, the trustee of your old Today, one million Americans are receiving their benefit pay-
plan must withhold 20 percent of the money for federal income tax ments through Direct Express and they have found the card safe,
purposes. You have 60 days to roll the distribution to a new quali-
convenient and easy to use. The requirement will apply to new
fied retirement vehicle if you do take a withdrawal. The 20 percent
enrollees beginning on March 1, 2011 and to existing check
withholding will count as a distribution if you do not roll over that
amount to an IRA or other qualified plan. A 10 percent tax penalty recipients beginning on March 1, 2013. Currently, 85 percent
will usually apply if you are under age 59½ and you don’t roll the of federal benefit recipients receive their payments electronically.
entire amount into an IRA or other qualified plan. Moving all recipients of these benefits to electronic payments is
In order to avoid the 20 percent federal income tax withholding, expected to save upwards of $300 million in the first five years.
a direct rollover should be considered. The assets of your employer
sponsored plan are transferred directly from your former employer’s
plan to a Traditional IRA or other qualified plan. You don’t touch
the money, and neither does the government. Your assets can grow
tax-deferred until you begin withdrawals.
Once you determine where you want the money to go, the IRA
custodian can request the money from your employer-sponsored
plan in the form of a check or wire transfer. Your current IRA con-
tributions are not affected by a rollover. You may contribute the al-
lowable limit to an IRA even after rolling a substantial amount from
your previous plan.
With so many choices available, it may be in your best interests
to discuss a Traditional IRA rollover with a financial professional.
You have some options. Take advantage of one with which you are
comfortable.

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home&garden
ORGANIZING TIPS
Joyfully Living Without Clutter
By Joyce Maxwell, owner of ReJoyce N Order,
Professional Organizer and speaker. Awarded
“Business Associate of the Year for 2007” by
Douglas County Chapter of the American Business
Women’s Association. 770-941-0201, www.rejoy-
cenorder.com
Wow, it’s hard to believe, but by the time you read this, school will
have been in session for one month, and between juggling home-
work, meals, ball games, band practice, and work, you’re starting to
pull your hair out already. Do you ever find yourself thinking “There
has to be an easier way to do this?” Well, guess what? There is!
Clutter and mismanaged time causes more stress in American
homes today than ever before. But before you throw in the towel and
just give in to living a life of chaos, I want to share with you some
“secrets” that will allow you and your family to live in a more peaceful
home where order reigns.
If you have been reading my columns in the past you know good
communication is key, and having one centrally located calendar for
everyone to jot down appointments, ball games, etc. will go a long
way in keeping problems at bay. Nothing adds stress to your day like
finding out at the last minute that you are supposed to be at a PTA
meeting and a work related conference at the same time.
Don’t try to be supermom (or dad) - ask for help. If every family
member pulls their share of the load, it makes things so much easier.
Spend fifteen minutes before bed and do a quick “pick- up.” Now
is the time to sign any papers that must be
returned to school and to decide what you
will serve for breakfast. Then, depending
on what you choose, go ahead and start
the prep tonight. Allow the little ones to
help by having them set out the cereal
bowls, cereal or whatever can be done
in advance. Also decide tonight what
everyone will wear tomorrow and make
sure it is cleaned, pressed and ready
to go.
Make lists. Keep a notebook (I refer
to this as my Master List) close at hand
for everyone to write down things
that need to be done or pur-
chased. Use this list when you are
making your daily “to do” sheet.
I know you have heard this be-
fore but it is so true - If you fail to plan,
you can plan to fail.
And remember, less truly is more. The
more “things” you own, the more “things”
you must maintain.
Failing to manage your time and space
will cost you more than money, it also plays
havoc with your health and emotions. So,
keep taking those baby steps and remember
there truly is joy in a life lived without clutter.

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LANDSCAPING TIPS
By Kate Wright. Kate owns Bloom’n Gardens
Landscape, a design/build/maintenance firm.
She is a degreed Botanist, Certified Arborist, Cer-
tified Pesticide Applicator, and carries a Level 1A
certification in Erosion Control. www.bloomngar-
dens.com • 404-314-1474 • Kate@bloomngar-
dens.com
I recently received a call from a local gentleman who commented
on my article last month and had lots of questions regarding his
own lawn and the effect a fungal infection had on it. His call mainly
concerned how to repair the damage. In his case, he had Bermuda
grass in the front of his home and fescue grass in his backyard. This
is a very typical scenario for homes in our area. My explanation to
him first and foremost was to properly identify the problem; I sug-
gested sending a picture and/or a sample to the Georgia Coopera-
tive Extension.
In general though, the Bermuda grass, a warm season grass that
looks its best during the hottest times of the year, will see fewer issues
with Brown Patch than other types of grasses. Bermuda grass is our
toughest grass; however, when it is improperly fertilized brown patch

can quickly spread through a Bermuda lawn causing unsightly dead

areas. At this point, two applications of a turf fungicide should help
to keep the disease at bay.
As we move on to discussing the fescue grass, we must first under-
stand that unlike Bermuda grass, fescue grass is a cool season grass,
it looks its best during the cooler seasons of the year. The life cycle of
fescue realistically begins in September; this is the window of oppor-
tunity to repair the damage the intense summer sun has generated.
To begin with, in early September, aerate the lawn area heavily to
loosen the top several inches of soil. Aeration allows valuable oxygen
to penetrate the root system and then over seed with a quality tall fes-
cue seed and a starter fertilizer high in phosphorus (do not apply any
weed control at this time). Within a few weeks, the lawn will begin
to germinate. By November, the new seedlings should mature and
a weed control product can now be applied. With continued care,
fescue grass will keep looking good throughout the winter months
and will look fantastic in the spring. Unfortunately, fescue begins to
tire relentlessly by the end of June and will continue to decline in July
and August. It is at this time that the whole process begins again.
It is important to remember this process each year as Fescue grass
does not “run” and fill in as Bermuda does, aeration and seeding is
realistically the only way to keep your lawn thick and lush.

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DECORATING TIPS
Creative Combinations (or dealing with the past!)
By Karen Hartley, a local interior designer and
decorator. As owner of Interiors by Decorating
Den, she has been in business for 23 years. She
can be reached at 770-459-9096.
If you’ve ever had the task of combining fur-
nishings from two different households, you know
the difficulties this dilemma can present. Whether
it’s a blended family, a new marriage, or even new housemates, or
just a new home, people often bring with them a whole house of
furnishings. Mixing all these often diverse elements from two differ-
ent styles of decor can be challenging. So here are a few tips to help
you get started!
First, take a careful inventory of all pieces. Include not only the
large items, such as furniture, but also items such as area rugs, lamps,
pictures and even accessories that you may want to incorporate into
your new decorating plan.
Once your list is complete, go through it carefully and check off
the items you definitely want to keep. Your final list may include
antiques, high quality furnishings, and items of sentimental value. It
could even include that comfortable old chair that you’ve enjoyed
many hours sitting in with a good book in hand. Now you can begin
to figure out where to use each piece. Just because it has always
been in the family room doesn’t mean that’s the only place it can go!
Think outside the box. Maybe that odd end table would work in a
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bedroom as a bedside table or next to the old chair that doesn’t seem
to work in the family room either. Maybe the unusual bedroom chest
will be interesting in the foyer. Take away the assigned seats and play
with new arrangements.
So, what do you do if the items you wish to keep don’t blend or
match with your new homes’ existing décor? Take heart! The eclectic
look has been officially “in” for years now. Gone are the days when
every single piece of furniture has to match. The Dallas Ewing clan of
the 70’s and 80’s may have had a perfectly matched “suite” in every
room, but not the high tech families of today’s generation. Mix wood
finishes, metals, even stone and glass surfaces.
And, if that comfortable, worn out chair can’t be parted with, how
why not consider reupholstering or refinishing it! Finishing touches
can do wonders to unite a mixture of furnishings. Look for common
elements in your pieces – perhaps a color or texture that catches the
eye. Sometimes even something as simple as a decorative pillow in a
patterned fabric that picks up colors from a couple of blended pieces
will help to unify the room.
However, there truly is a difference between not matching and not
coordinating. In fact synonyms for eclectic include: discriminating,
particular and selective. So, if a piece does not belong – get rid of
it! The classifieds, EBay, or even a furniture consignment shop sale
might even help bring you some extra cash for more decorating.
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PEST CONTROL TIPS
“The Ants go marching one-by-one...”
Provided by Nelson Cruz – Cruz Pest Control,
Inc., Georgia Pest Control Association Member,
770-920-5549, cruzpestcontrol@comcast.net
Actually, if this song were about red imported fire
ants, the lyrics would say “go stinging one by one”.
Fire ants sting humans by sinking their mandibles
into the skin and swinging their abdomens around
to inject venom. The venom serves a purpose. When used against prey,
it can kill or paralyze. When injected into humans, the toxic alkaloids
produce an immediate burning sensation at the entry site. A swelling
soon appears and a blister forms at the site. Within a short amount
of time, the blister fills with pus. Venom begins to break down cells
and tissues. Reaction to the venom may include nausea and vomiting,
disorientation, dizziness, asthma and anaphylactic shock. Usually the
sting just gets itchy and irritated. Less than five percent of people stung
experience systemic anaphylactic reaction, which can be fatal.
The most common species of fire ants is Solenopsis invicta, which
is the most aggressive. There are four different classes of red imported
fire ants that live in a colony: winged males, winged females, workers,
and queens. The North American red imported fire ant is unique in that
it forms colonies with multiple queens.
The red imported fire ant’s life is extremely organized. Every ant has
a job to do. They go about doing their job day after day, without stop-
ping. The worker’s job is to keep the larvae, pupae, and queen clean.
Cleanliness appears to be extremely important to the ants. They are
constantly cleaning the larvae, the pupae, the queen and the colony.
The workers also forage to find food for the colony. The red imported
fire ant has two stomachs, one for its own food supply, and one for
the colony’s food supply. The second stomach is called a crop. They
feed mostly on other insects but can attack small birds and other in-
vertebrates. Flea larvae, cinch bugs, cockroach eggs, ticks, and other
insects are also on their menu. They especially like to eat soft fruits.
Fire ants can cause quite a problem. Red imported fire ants interrupt
farming production because they construct their colonies on precious
farmland. They also like to make their mounds in sunny areas. There-
fore, pastures are heavily infested. The control of these ants in pastures,
hay fields, and recreational turf grass is at least a $95 per acre ex-
pense. Livestock and poultry can be injured and even killed by stings.
Small birds such as baby quail are fair game to the expanding colony.
Farm machinery is often damaged by running over a mound. Red im-
ported fire ants can quickly strip fruit trees of their fruit. They appear to
be attracted to electromagnetic fields and attack electrical insulation or
wire connections. They are a danger to workers and can cause electri-
cal shorts, fires, and other damage to electrical equipment.
One of the most important problems red imported fire ants produce
is a health risk to the human population. In 1987 in South Carolina,
500,000 stings required medical attention, costing $1.8 million.
There is still a great deal of concern regarding the spread of the
red imported fire ant. Competition with native ants has the potential of
limiting its range. However, the best barrier may be cold weather. The
big question might be, can the red imported fire ant breed with native
ants and acquire a capacity to endure cold weather? With government
spending at an all time high and budget cuts, money for such projects
has all but dried up. Fire ants will continue to expand. Property owners
are left to fend for themselves.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
The Mission of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is to support, promote and attract business for the advancement of our
community. The Chamber of Commerce currently serves over 800 member businesses. For information please call 770-942-5022 or
visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com.

Da Ke American Chinese Culture Center opens
Da Ke American Chinese Culture Center celebrated their grand
opening with a Doug-
las County Chamber of
Commerce ribbon cut-
ting on July 27.
The mission of Da
Ke American Chinese
Culture Center is to cre-
ate a solid and reliable
platform for both Americans and Chinese to explore, learn and ex-
change cultures and traditions in life as well as in business by offering
both education classes and business bridge services. Da Ke American
Chinese Culture Center is dedicated to providing excellent services to
both individuals and businesses as well as dedicated to making a dif-
ference in the local community.
Candy Yu, President of Da Ke American Chinese Culture Cen-
ter, spoke of all the hard work and dedication put forth to make her
father’s dream a reality. The planning of Da Ke American Chinese
Culture Center was founded by Dr. Yu Da Ke (Yu Tat Ho) in 2006, and
was officially established on January of 2009 in Atlanta by Candy in
the memory of Dr. Yu’s legacy.
For more details, please visit their website at www.dakeuschina.org
or contact Candy Yu at 678-462-1197.
Benitez Towing & Transport holds Ribbon Cutting
Benitez Towing & Transport celebrated their ribbon cutting July 20
with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce at the GreyStone
Power Luncheon in Douglasville.
Benitez Towing & Transport, LLC is a female owned and family op-
erated business that deals in rescues only, no repos. They are open
24/7 to provide on-time, knowledgeable and courteous services at
reasonable rates. Benitez Towing is licensed and insured to guar-
antee your vehicles reach you safely and in pristine condition. Some
of their specialties include towing, transport, roadside assistance and
removal of unwanted vehicles. They serve all of Douglas County and
surrounding areas.
Co-owner, Roberto Benitez informed the guests that Benitez Towing
& Transport is not strictly for hauling cars. Their 17-foot flatbed can
easily be used for hauling other large items such as hot tubs, or furni-
ture. Benitez emphasized, “We are focused on being involved in the
community and actively promote keeping Douglasville and Douglas
County beautiful.” Mayor Mickey Thompson was present to offer his
welcoming remarks and appreciation for Benitez Towing & Transport
selecting Douglasville as the home of their business.
For more information about what services Benitez Towing & Transport
has to offer, contact Samantha Benitez, owner, at 770-627-4677.

Wenck Travel Owners Receive Chamber Diplomats

of the Quarter Recognition
Patty and Stan Wenck of Wenck Travel received the Douglas
County Chamber Diplo-
mat of the Quarter Award
at the GreyStone Power
Luncheon last week. The
Wenck’s have been mem-
bers of the DC Chamber
for the past two years and
became highly active in
the Diplomat program.
Patty and Stan own their
home-based business, Wenck Travel, a multi-faceted company which
provides services online ranging from being your travel agent to of-
fering large discounts on commonly shopped websites. While they
stay busy running a small local business, the Wenck’s still find time to
give back to the DC Chamber as dedicated volunteers. Stan Wenck
commented, “We are very excited to receive this award and appreci-
ate the Chamber for recognizing our dedication to this outstanding
organization.”
The Douglas County Chamber Diplomats are the friendly faces

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that greet new and existing members to the Chamber events. The
Diplomats are a group of Chamber members who go above and be-
yond to assist the Chamber in being out and active in the community.
Diplomats attend numerous events and serve as the welcoming com-
mittee for Chamber members. Each quarter the Chamber selects a
Diplomat of the Quarter to honor the most actively involved Diplomat
member. These recipients are all nominated for the Diplomat of the
Year Award, which is given at the Chamber Banquet in February.
For more information about Wenck Travel, contact Patty or Stan
Wenck, at 770-852-1925.
Have you just recently opened a new business?
You can send in a press release! E-mail
submissions@chapelhillnews.net for the guidelines.
Douglasville Entrepreneur Honored for Providing
Outstanding Customer Service
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Douglasville area
- Allstate exclusive agency owner Bill Upton of The Bill Upton Agency
has been designated a Premier Service Agency for 2010. Bestowed
upon less than 30 percent of Allstate’s nearly 12,000 agency owners
across the country, this designation is being presented to Upton for
his commitment to exceeding customer expectations in their agency.
Hightower’s Memorial Chapel Secures Grant for
S.H.A.R.E. House
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for the benefit of children. The Foundation is funded by the Matthews
Casket Division through donations made on every sale of a Matthews’
casket. To date, the Foundation has given more than $2.5 million to
community-based children’s charities throughout the United States.
For more information call 800-223-4964.
Books By Design opens in Downtown Villa Rica
Books by Design is a new reading and redecorating boutique in
downtown Villa Rica. Custom-
ers can trade-in used books for
store credit; the credit can then
be used toward half of their next
purchase. They currently have a
selection of over 8,000 books in
a variety of genres ranging from
mysteries to classics, non-fiction,
children’s books and everything
in-between. Additionally, Books
by Design offers interior decorating consultations and tutoring ser-
vices for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Books by Design is owned by Tiffany Ward, a Temple High School
alumni and recent graduate of the University of Georgia. Located
behind Sports Café at 113 South Candler Street, Books by Design
is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Fri-
day and Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. You can visit the Books
by Design website at www.booksbydesign.wordpress.com. For more
information, contact Books by Design at 770-823-8763 or booksby-
design.mail@gmail.com.

Mr. Andrew Keith, CPC, CFSP, and staff, of Hightower’s Memo-

rial Chapel in Douglasville, Georgia recently presented a $750.00
grant to Teresa Smith, Executive Director of S.H.A.R.E. House, Inc.
S.H.A.R.E. House is a non-profit organization committed to providing
children involved in domestic violence the comfort, care, shelter and
support they need in a time of crisis. S.H.A.R.E. House is a vital and
necessary asset to our community and to the children they support.
During 2009 S.H.A.R.E. House provided services that impacted over
1000 children who had been exposed to Domestic Violence. Hight-
ower’s Memorial Chapel has been active in its collaboration with the
York Children’s Foundation to help improve the lives of area youths.
“Through my funeral home, I was aware of the York Children’s
Foundation’s commitment to supporting children’s organizations
across the country,” stated Andrew Keith, funeral director. He further
commented, “We have always placed a high priority on community
involvement, especially as it relates to helping children in need. We’re
proud to partner with the York Children’s Foundation to help sup-
port this most worthy cause.” To learn more about S.H.A.R.E. House,
call 770-949-0626 or write to P.O. Box 723, Douglasville, Georgia
30133.
The York Children’s Foundation is a non-profit organization that
awards quarterly grants to non-profit organizations that work solely

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Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic
J. Michael Halwig, MD
Keith I. Lenchner, MD
www.atlantaallergy.com
4645 Timber Ridge Dr……770-942-7696
CENTER FOR ALLERGY & ASTHMA
Eugene S Hurwitz, MD
Erinn T. Gardner, MD
Randy Stoloff, MD
Dermatology (Skin)
ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY
Amir Agha, MD
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6043 Prestley Mill Rd.........770-739-7546
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Yvette George, MD
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Kelli B. Ingram, MD
Paula Nelson, MD
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Lily Hwang, MD 4645 Timber Ridge Dr....….678-838-9090
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 Health Education  Peri-Menopausal Management
Jahmal Hairston, MD 150 Clinic Avenue Crltn…...770-832-1488
 Hysteroscopy  Hair Removal Neil Persaud, DO, DMD Ear, Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery Center
 Hormone Studies  Skin Rejuvenation Gregg R. Sachs, DO Jahmal Hairston, MD
 Mammography  Spider Vein Removal 6130 Prestley Mill Rd…......678-838-3903 Neil Persaud, DO, DMD
 Infertility  Botox – By Dr. Ortenzi Peachtree Allergy & Asthma Clinic PC Gregg R. Sachs, DO
6130 Prestley Mill Rd…......678-838-3903
Ariana D. Buchanan, MD
Villa Rica Ear Nose & Throat
Caring For The Community for Over 25 Years Theodore M. Lee, MD Eric Andrist MD
www.peachtree-allergy.com John Burson MD
Dr. Brittainy Dark joins the Douglas Women’s Center 150 Clinic Dr Crltn...................770-832-1984 www.villaricaent.com
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LIGHTER HEALTH MEDICAL
Natasha Stinson, MD
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3000 Chapel Hill Rd...............770-942-1500
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Cardiology (Heart)
Atlanta Cardiology Group PC
Rajendra Desai, MD
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2145 Slater Mill Rd.............678-715-3334
EMORY HEART & VASCULAR CENTER
Angel R. Leon, MD, FACC
John D. Merlino, MD, FACC
Anthony Mirandi, MD, FACP, FACC
Martha Haack, NP-C
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705 Dallas Hwy VR Ste 201..404-778-8440
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Mina A. Jacob, MD
Micah R. Tepper, MD
Robert G. Warner, MD, FACC
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Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists
William E. Rogers, MD
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Charlie C. Rouse, MD, FACC
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514 W Bankhead Ave VlaRca.770-456-3750
100 Professional Place Crltn..770-838-8440
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Michael S. Hardee, MD
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Thomas Varughese, MD
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6130 Prestley Mill Rd…....770-771-5100
Atlanta West Primary Care Associates
Millard J. Collier Jr., MD
939 Thornton Rd.........…..770-948-5400
Carrollton Family Healthcare
624 Dixie Street Crltn…..…770.832.9593
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Warlito G. Rollolazo, MD
809 W Bankhead Hwy VR...770-456-9993
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Saurabh D. Desai, MD
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6126 Prestley Mill Rd..........678-715-2993
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John A Johnson, MD North Douglas OB-GYN, PC Eric R Vera MD
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6128 Prestley Mill Rd….….770-942-6903 939 Bob Arnold Blvd LthSps.770-732-2959 403 Permian Way VR..........770-771-5235
Atlanta West Women’s Center Tuwanna Morris, MD
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705 Dallas Hwy Vla Rca......770-459-4411 DOUGLAS WOMEN’S CENTER Lawrence J. Rowley, MD www.wellstar.org
Gastroenterology Kimberly Kuncl, MD, FACOG Milele B. Francis, MD 3590 Austell Rd...................770-732-4000
Mary E. Kidd, MD (Please See Our Ad on Page 72)
(Digestive System) Lisa Ortenzi, MD, FACOG
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ATLANTA GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES Sholah Pittman MD, FACOG
Robert C. Mulliniks, MD www.wellstar.org
Jay Garten, MD • Neal Osborn, MD Vidya Soundararajan MD, FACOG
8954 Hospital Dr..................770-949-1500
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Xiangdong You, MD tanner neurology
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Charles A. Craton, MD Reginald V. Hall, MD • Richard J. Mikilitus, MD
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James W. Clabby, MD
Michael Piansky, MD Nephrology (Kidneys)
9280 Highway 5..................770-949-9590 Douglas County Dialysis Center
4645 Timber Ridge Dr.........678-838-3233
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faMily practice Rafiq M. El Hammali, MD
Amy Eubanks, MD 8954 Hospital Dr………....770-577-4825
Alicia Jennings, MD
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Douglas neurology associates
101 Quartz Dr........................770-456-3838 M. A. Kukaswadia, MD
pHysicians iMMeDiate MeD Preethi Natarajan, MD • William W. Tung, MD
www.physiciansimmediatemed.com Daniel E. Zdonczyk, MD
9390 The Landing Dr............770-947-1112 4586 Timber Ridge Dr….…678-838-2180
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6002 Professional Pkwy..…770-942-0457
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, PC Board Certified
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915 Thornton Rd. LthSps…770-739-9292
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Yong S. Lee, MD 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.......770-456-7877
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Bonnie Boles, MD Anthony Mirandi, MD, FACP, FACC
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Resurgens Orthopedics Celebrates New Location
Submitted by the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Resurgens Orthopedics celebrated their relocation to 6001 Pro-
fessional Parkway with a Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
ribbon cutting on August 3rd.
Resurgens Orthopedics, Georgia’s largest orthopedic practice,
has 20 offices and six surgery centers throughout metro Atlanta.
With 90 physicians, Resurgens provides specialized expertise and
broad experience in the areas of sports medicine, joint replace-
ment, neck and back surgery, foot and ankle surgery, non-opera-
tive spine care, general orthopedics, hand surgery, shoulder and
elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, epidural steroid injection, and
trauma care. Resurgens also provides comprehensive musculoskel-
etal care in a single location, from injury diagnosis and treatment to
rehabilitation services. Resurgens is helping Georgians get back on
their feet, back to work, and to living their lives to the fullest. When
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the need for musculoskeletal care arises, patients can trust they are
getting the finest care available
Dr. Raj Bhole spoke on behalf of all the physicians associated
with Resurgens in saying, “We have been in the community for
many years and strive to continue to provide top of the line care for
our patients.” He encouraged the community to take a closer look
at Resurgens to uncover capabilities and standards for orthopedic
care that may not be found in any other practice. Resurgens strives
to be the leader in orthopedic care.
For more details about Resurgens Orthopedics many services,
contact them at 770-949-7400.
Kaiser Permanente to open location in Douglas
County
Kaiser Permanente is moving into Douglas County for the first
time and will open up its Douglas County Medical Office on Sep-
tember 23rd at 6875 Douglas Boulevard in the space previously
occupied by Atlanta Bread Company in the same shopping center
as Best Buy and Babies R Us. The 7,000-square foot office will
employ approximately nine health care professionals and include
exam and procedure rooms, a laboratory, a pharmacy, and basic
radiology services.
Kaiser Permanente provides care throughout eight regions in the
United States. Two or three (four, in the case of California) distinct
but interdependent legal entities form the Kaiser system within each
region. This structure was adopted by Kaiser Permanente physicians
and leaders in 1955. For more information about Kaiser Perman-
ente, you can visit www.kaiserpermanente.org
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How To Select the Best Child Care Option
A Guide for Parents
By Molly Golemo, Primrose School at Brookmont, 4460 Brook-
mont Parkway, 770-577-8181, www.primrosebrookmont.com, mgol-
emo@primrosebrookmont.com
Talk to almost any parent who’s had to select child care - one of
the most important decisions a parent ever has to make - and they’ll
likely tell you it was an agonizing decision. With so many options, it’s
often such a daunting task that parents do not know how to begin.
Knowing where to look, and understanding the right questions to ask
will make the task of seeking safe, high quality educational care for
your child much easier.
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Know your options. Ask family, friends, and your pediatrician to
recommend local high-quality programs. Visit the different websites
to learn more about each program. Once you’ve developed a short
list of top choices, call each and, if you like what you hear over the
phone, schedule a tour.
Your first impressions are extremely important. Many parents say
they know immediately when a school has the “right” feel. They
are responding to many factors, such as how they and their child
are greeted, how the school smells and how their questions are an-
swered. If anything bothers you during your first visit, it can continue
to be a source of doubt.
Getting to personally know the people at the schools is critical
– are these individuals you feel will partner with you as a parent and
sincerely want the best for your child? Asking the right questions
about center policies, educational philosophies and teacher qualifi-
cations will help you determine if a school is going to be a good fit
for your family.
1. Center policies: What are the center’s or school’s policies
related to safety and parent communications? Does the center meet
all of your state’s licensing requirements? What would happen if
your child becomes sick? What are the payment options?
2. Educational goals and philosophy: What educational phi-
losophies and practices does the school use to guide instruction,
learning methods and selection of materials? Does the philosophy
fit with the values you have for your child? Is the curriculum re-
search-based? Does the curriculum reflect what is known about
child development and preparing for the transition into elementary
school? What accreditation has the child care center or preschool
achieved?
3. Teacher qualifications: What are the training requirements for
teachers? Is there ongoing professional development for teachers?
Are teachers certified in first aid and CPR?
4. When visiting the school or center, observe the children
around you: What is the atmosphere of the classroom? Are the
children engaged in organized activities and interacting with teachers
and other students? Do the children look happy? Are the teachers
responding to the children and talking with them not at them? Ask to
see the daily schedule for the class that your child would be in, and
note if this schedule is posted outside or inside of the classroom.
The care and education that children receive early in life is crucial
to their development and serves as a foundation for their future suc-
cess. There are many different child care and preschool
options, so keep search- ing until you find the
one that meets your requirements and
feels right for your family.
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Psychologist Corner use of equipment used to make the measurements, or bad luck of hav-
ing two unhealthy monkeys (another reason why a larger sample size is
Caution About Media Report Research Findings important). Unfortunately, media reports of research findings typically do
By Rebecca S. Blakeman, Ph.D., Licensed Psy- not point out serious flaws, like this one, in data interpretation.
chologist - Adolescent Child Specialty Services, Thus, while some are using this study as ‘proof’ that vaccines cause
3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Douglasville, 404-310- brain damage that may be related to autism, the study results actually
1161, blakers1@aol.com. revealed no abnormalities in the brains of the monkeys that received
Most people learn about new research findings the vaccines (though abnormalities in the non-vaccinated group were
when studies are discussed in mainstream media found—a finding that is probably not related to the fact that they did not
or on the internet. Unfortunately, the information receive vaccines). The moral of this story is to be cautious and somewhat
reported about studies is often over simplified, or skeptical when you hear research findings reported in the mainstream
worse yet, completely inaccurate. In an ideal world, everyone would media or on the internet, and to take the time to read the original re-
have the ability to access and understand research reports, so that they search paper if it is an area of personal interest/concern.
could sort truth from mistruth; unfortunately, it is often difficult to find a
free copy of articles, much less to understand them. This month I would
like to review an example of a recent study that has been greatly misrep-
resented, particularly on the internet.
A recent study entitled “Influence of pediatric vaccines on amygdala
growth and opiod ligand binding in rhesus macaque infants: A pilot
study” was published in a journal titled Acta Neurobiologiae Experimen-
talis. This study has been used by some to claim that vaccines cause
the amygdale (a portion of the brain related to emotional responding)
to become enlarged, and that this may be related to the development of
autism. However, a closer examination of the study reveals that this ar-
ticle and its reported ‘findings’ have been misrepresented by many. Let’s
look at some of the problems (though I certainly will not discuss all of the
limitations of this specific study).
One of the main problems with this study is the subject size, or number
of animals studied. Sample size is important, because true findings can
be ‘missed’ if there are not enough subjects studied, and findings can
be ‘false’ or misleading of there are too few subjects. This study used 9
animals in the ‘exposed’ group (i.e., group that received vaccines) and 2
animals in the ‘control’ group (i.e., group that did not receive vaccines);
these uneven and extremely small sample sizes would make it virtually CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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tistically significant degree. The authors chose to
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a decrease in amygdala size, and they assumed Jesus did, “in wisdom
that the control group was ‘normal.’ It is un- and stature and in favor
clear why the authors chose this interpretation, with God and man.”
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because there is research documenting the growth
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From the Douglas County
School System
From Dr. Gordon Pritz,
Superintendent
We have recently begun another new
school year, and it is with much excitement
and gratitude that I bring you this first report
from the Douglas County School System.
First, my gratitude for the warm reception
I have felt since joining the school system
as the new Superintendent on May 1st. Those first 30 days were a
whirlwind as I was able to visit each of our 32 schools, principals,
and numerous teachers and students. Though the school year was
winding down at that time, I sensed a tremendous amount of excite-
ment and pride at every school. My first impression was that DCSS is
blessed with many dedicated professional educators, engaged stu-
dents and dedicated parents. What a great place to come into a
position of leadership!
Now as we experience the tremendous excitement of another new
school year, I have had that first impression reinforced over and over.
Our schools in Douglas County are filled with teachers and
students committed to teaching and learn-
ing. Sure there are many challenges, but
the overall level of support and effort is
excellent. I am confident with teachers
and administrators working together to
provide a challenging curriculum
to all our students and their
parents in a safe and sup-
portive environment,
we can achieve great
things.
These are some of
the most trying times
in public education that
we have ever seen. Yet we are
tasked with “rolling up our sleeves”
and working hard to provide all our kids an
outstanding educational experience. We can
make no excuses. We must simply work to-
gether to do our very best every day in every
classroom. Please do your part, whether you
are a teacher, student, parent or community
member to support all that goes on in our school
system. When that is the standard practice, still
greater things can be achieved!
Dr. Gordon Pritz, Superintendent
Douglas County School System

Community Involvement Available Through Partners in Educa-

tion and MATCH Mentors
Two avenues for the community to work directly with the school
system are through the Partners in Education (PIE) Program and the

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MATCH Mentor Program. Both offer opportunities for individuals as
well as businesses, organizations, churches and other groups to have
a direct impact on student success. Education is critical to the future
of our community and you are invited to take a role in the process.
Partners in Education (PIE)
The Douglas County School System Partners in Education Program
forms collaborative agreements within our community to accomplish
specific goals. Each partnership is uniquely planed by the school and
the partner. Companies or organizations may have one or two em-
ployees or hundreds or thousands of employees or members. The
collaborative efforts help educators provide enhanced opportunities
for Douglas County students.
Direct benefits of PIE for businesses and organizations include:
Better Educated Workforce, Enhancement of Student Success, More
Community Visibility, and Awareness and Recognition of Business/
Organization in School Community. Partnerships thrive through a
positive working relationship between the school and the business/
organization and when specific goals and objectives have been es-
tablished.
A few of the opportunities for the community to make an impact on
student success through PIE include: assist/support school activities;
become a mentor and/or encourage employees/members to men-
tor; provide tutoring and classroom help; give certificates/awards for
academic achievement, attendance and citizenship; serve as class-
room guest speaker; donate supplies and equipment; provide mini-
grants to teachers; and support the Teacher of the Year Recognition.
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For more information about our Partners in Education Program,
contact Karen Stroud at 770-651-2037 or email partners@douglas.
k12.ga.us.
MATCH Mentoring
Hundreds of students in the Douglas County School System need
a positive adult role model to encourage and support them in their
school experience. With just one hour a week, mentors can serve in
that role. Data supports the important impact that mentors can have
on students. The possibilities are endless, the rewards are priceless
and the process is simple.
The school system provides initial and ongoing training to equip
mentors with the tools necessary to meet the needs of students. For
more information on how you can make a difference as a MATCH
mentor contact Mitzi Teal at 770-651-2039 or email mentor@doug-
las.k12.ga.us.
Auditions for the Douglas County Youth Choir
Auditions for a Douglas County Youth Choir have begun. Au-
ditions will comprise of a prepared solo, as well as scales and an
exercise to determine the range of the voice, pitch recognition and
the ability to hear and sing harmony. The choir will be comprised of
youth ages nine to 17. There will be a fee to enroll. Practices will take
place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm at Douglasville First United
Methodist Church. Please contact the conductor, Vickie Orme, at
770-489-0503 or Andrea Tingen at 678-403-1163 to schedule an
audition.
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Kia Donates 2011 Sorento to West Georgia
Technical College

West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Skip Sullivan re-

ceived a Kia “key to the future” during a special event held July
28 at the Kia Georgia Training Center in West Point, Georgia. Kia
Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc. (KMMG) donated 20 of the
all-new Kia Sorentos to the Technical College System of Georgia.
The colleges receiving the cars were chosen based on the size of
enrollment in their automotive programs.
“KMMG deeply appreciates the support we continue to receive
from the State of Georgia, Governor Sonny Perdue, Commission-
er Ron Jackson and the entire Technical College System Board of
Directors,” said KMMG President and CEO Byung Mo Ahn. “The
donation of these vehicles is just one expression of our deep ap-
preciation for all that Georgia’s technical college system has done
to support our success.”
“The Technical College System of Georgia has been an impor-
tant partner for Kia Motors Manufacturing from the very begin-
ning,” said Mr. K.S. Kim, senior vice president of KMMG, during
the presentation ceremony. “Many of the technical colleges have
provided support for our endeavor, and most especially Georgia
Quick Start has been critical to our success, as they have developed
and delivered workforce training that is the new global benchmark
in our industry of advanced automotive manufacturing.”
“The donation of these vehicles is just one expression of our
deep appreciation for all that Georgia’s technical college system
has done to support our success,” Mr. Kim added. “We consider
the keys to these Kia Sorentos to also be the keys to the future for
technical college students across the great state of Georgia.”
“This new Sorento will be delivered to the WGTC Coweta Cam-
pus in Newnan,” said Doug Hulsey, Director of WGTC’s Automotive
Technology program. “Dual Enrollment students there are going to
study electrical, air conditioning and engine repair on a brand new
vehicle built right here. It’s an incredible learning opportunity for
them.”
Kia first announced it was going to build an automotive man-
ufacturing facility in Georgia in 2006. The Kia Georgia Training
Center, operated jointly by Kia and Georgia Quick Start, opened its
doors in 2008, and since then, KMMG has hired more than 1,700
team members who began producing the best-selling, award-win-

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“This donation represents a great partnership between Kia and
the College,” said Jim McNair, WGTC Dean of Trade and Technol-
ogy. “The Kia plant employs graduates from our Automotive Manu-
facturing, Machine Tool Technology and Industrial Maintenance
programs. I’m glad we’re helping to educate the workforce they
need to produce a quality product right here in West Georgia.”
Commissioner Ron Jackson received the donation on behalf of
the TCSG. “Students across the state will have the opportunity to
experience some of the most sophisticated automotive technology
on the market today,” Jackson said. “KMMG’s generous donation
will help prepare our graduates with the knowledge and experience
to compete in the world of advanced automotive manufacturing.”
“Since the day they announced plans to build a facility in our
service area, Kia has been a great partner and advocate of West
Georgia Technical College,” WGTC President Dr. Skip Sullivan
said. “This recent donation proves the company’s generosity and
commitment to technical education, and we’re so thankful.”
West Georgia Technical College, with campuses in Carroll,
Coweta, Douglas, Haralson and Troup counties and additional
class sites in Heard and Meriwether counties, offers over 120 asso-
ciate degree, diploma and technical certificate programs of study.
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, West Georgia
Technical College is the second largest of the state’s 28 technical
colleges and one of the fastest-growing two-year colleges in the
nation.
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September Kids Consignment Sales
Bright Star Preschool Consignment Sale
Bright Star Preschool will hold their Fall Children’s Consignment
Sale, a benefit fundraiser for Bright Star Preschool (501(c)3), Thurs-
day, and Friday, September 16 and 17 from 9:00am to 7:00pm
and Saturday, September 18 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. There will
be 2800 square feet of bargains on all things related to children
including clothing, toys, books, DVDs, baby items, linens, etc. The
sale will be held in the Bright Star UMC Gymnasium located at
3715 Bright Star Road in Douglasville. Volunteers and consign-
ors are needed. Register by contacting Bright Star Preschool at
770-949-2555 or preschool@brightstarumc.org.
You can also visit www.brightstarpreschool.com to
register online.
Little Angels’ Consignment Sale
Midway United Methodist Church will host the
Little Angel’s Closet Children’s Consignment
Sale Thursday, September 9 from 8:00am to
8:00pm, Friday, September 10 from 8:00am
to 8:00pm and Saturday, September 11
from 8:00am to 2:00pm. This is a great
opportunity to purchase gently used clothes, toys, books
and other children’s items. Midway United Methodist Church is lo-
cated at 1930 Midway Road in Douglasville. For more information
visit www.midwayumc.net or call Pam at 770-577-9171.
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Character Word of the Month
Kindness
By Mike Mulcare, Douglas County Character Coalition, 3rd Dis-
trict County Commissioner
In a study in various world cultures, thousands of subjects were
asked about their most desired
traits in a mate. The first choice was
Kindness. Kindness is a character
trait that is universally valued and
in the Christian world it is declared
one of the Seven Virtues. What do
you think is the opposite of Kindness
as one of the Seven Deadly Sins?
There are many definitions of
Kindness but perhaps with the most
simplicity, Aristotle said, “Kindness
is helpfulness towards some one
in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the
helper himself, but for that of the person helped”.
It is my observation that whether simple or great, small or large,
acts of kindness are manifested in our lives by our charity towards
one another. I’m not talking about charitable donations as “kind-
ness” but rather charitable acts, as we personally commit part of
ourselves to the lives and needs of others. Kindness is a virtue that
lends itself easily to expression in both scale and duration. Kind-
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that can of peas on the top shelf at the grocery store or as long
term and significant as being involved in a charitable organization
that takes up your weekends and holidays, year after year.
Compared to other virtues such as humility, patience or dili-
gence, Kindness is very communicable in that it’s not dispensed
inwardly but out towards others and when we do so, we invariably
feel good about ourselves. And, an act of kindness often leads the
receiving person to act kindly in some way to others. Kindness can
be contagious!
Ultimately, kindness is an expression of love for our fellow souls
without reservation and without the taint of selfishness (vs. are we
looking for something in return?), without bias (vs. are we helping
only because they’re “one of us”?) and without resentment (vs. are
we helping half-heartedly because someone is observing us?).
In the end, Kindness is all about compassion, empathy, and
charity. Oh, and by the way – “Envy” is the answer to the question
in the first paragraph.
Georgia Highlands College Opens New
Campus in Douglas County
Submitted by the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) celebrated the opening
of their newest campus at 5901 Stewart Parkway with a Douglas
County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on August 5th.
Georgia Highlands College, which has been holding classes
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since August 2009 on the grounds of Chapel Hill High School in
Douglasville, at last has its own facility in the newly renovated Cub
Foods building. The college moved into the new building on June
30.
Attendees included Regent Ken Bernard, who represents our com-
munity on the Board of Regents; Senator Bill Hamrick; Representative
Bill Hembree; Douglasville Mayor Mickey Thompson; DC School Su-
perintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz and Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna, president
of the University of West Georgia (UWG). The overall message each
speaker gave praised the teamwork and cohesiveness of those in-
volved in bringing GHC to Douglasville and Douglas County. UWG
will also hold classes at the facility in the future.
The new building encompasses more than 30,000 square feet
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of instructional space and is the most recent addition to GHC’s
strategic expansion. The new site includes four classrooms with
state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, three computer labs, two
science labs, a spacious student lounge and auditorium. Students
will be able to complete many of their core requirements at a loca-
tion close to home and work. With this latest addition to its grow-
ing sites, Georgia Highlands can address the educational needs of
an increasing population for the region.
Georgia Highlands College is a two-year institution of the Uni-
versity System of Georgia, serving approximately 5,500 students at
six sites in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas and Douglasville.
For more details about starting your education at Georgia High-
lands, contact them at 678-872-4200 or www.highlands.edu.
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A RISING
from Douglas County
Ricky Dobbs
By Tim Collins - Publisher, Chapel Hill News & Viws
At the end of July, I had the opportunity to interview Ricky Dobbs, the
quarterback for the Navy football team. Ricky led the Douglas County
Tigers football team while in high school as quarterback, and was also
all-state in basketball.
Last year, Navy finished 10-4 including a 35-13 victory in the Texas
Bowl over Missouri. They beat Army, Air Force, and Notre Dame, and
came within 4 points of defeating Ohio State. Ricky also broke the NCAA
single season record for the most touchdowns scored by a quarterback
with 27.
This year, Ricky has been named as one of 30 quarterbacks on the
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award® watch list, Manning Award
watch list as well as the Walter Camp Player of the Year watch list. The
O’Brien is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback
and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award.
He has also been nominated to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
as one of 112 NCAA Athletes out of 50,000 for his service to the com-
munity. He has been elected one of the two team captains for the 2010
Navy football team. He was ranked as the 19th best college football
quarterback by Lindy’s College Football Preview magazine. If he is able
to gain 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards passing again this year, he
would be the first Navy quarterback to ever achieve that feat. He has
scored at least one touchdown in all 13 of his career starts, during which
Navy has a 10-3 record. He needs just 12 rushing touchdowns to set the
NCAA record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in back-to
back years. He has thrown just four interceptions in 121 career attempts
(.033), the lowest interception percentage in school history. And just
recently he was one of 10 players highlighted as Heisman Trophy hopefuls
in the latest edition of Sports Illustrated.
I was extremely impressed with Ricky. He has a winning smile, a very
positive attitude, but one that is sprinkled with humility and respect. I
will definitely be rooting for him this year. He is a great reflection on the
Naval Academy, and on Douglas County. Here are some excerpts of the
interview. Chapel Hill News & Views will also keep our readers posted
about how the season is going for Ricky and Navy. At press time, it ap-

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pears that the first game of the year against Maryland will be on ESPN on
September 6th at 4:00 PM, so tune in and cheer on a hometown kid who
is achieving a tremendous level of success!
CHNV: How long have you lived in Douglas County?
RICKY: All my life. I went to LW Burnett Elementary, Stewart Middle
School and Douglas County High School.
CHNV: I know at Douglas County High School, you earned 4 letters in
football and basketball, and were named All State in Basketball. Did you
ever consider playing basketball at a higher level, and what made you
decide on football?
RICKY: I thought about it, but football is what I have played most of my
life. I want to play basketball at Navy after this season, but I don’t know
if I will or not. I know my coach wouldn’t let me until after this year
(smiles).
what position. I just want to play. I just put it in God’s hands and let Him
take care of it
CHNV: What are your long term goals after graduation?
RICKY: One of the things I tell kids is to dream big.That’s what I do. Ever
since I was little I have had big dreams. No one can stop you from do-
ing what you want to do except yourself. My aspirations are to become
president, win the Super Bowl and become a youth minister.
CHNV: Last year you became the NCAA single-season record holder
for rushing touchdowns scored by a quarterback with 27. How did it feel
to set that mark? [ANSWER ON NEXT PAGE]

CHNV: What made you decide to choose Navy?

RICKY: Just thinking about the future benefits for life after football.
There are a lot of guarantees, like I have a guaranteed job, and there are
many opportunities including the opportunity to serve my country and
to be a part of something bigger than myself.

CHNV: When you were in high school did you feel like you could get
this far?
RICKY: I felt like I could get this far, but I didn’t know that it would be
to this extent.

CHNV: Last season you played 6 games with a broken kneecap. How
difficult was it to play during those 6 games?
RICKY: Actually I think I injured it during my senior year in high school
during the Warner Robbins game. I remember hitting my knee on the
chains. It was sore but I kept playing. Last year, during our seventh game
against SMU on the second play I took a wrong twist to the knee and
it separated the bone from the fiber. It became more and more sore
during the game. I kept trying to ride a bike because I didn’t know what
it was. On Monday it was still hurting so I got an X-Ray and found out it
was broken. I sat out two games, then came back and played the last six
games.Thanks to the grace of God I was able to make it through the rest
of the season.

CHNV: I know every game is a big game, but is there one for you that
kind of stands out above the rest?
RICKY: Probably the Army-Navy Game.

CHNV: The Navy website states that you have been impressive the last
three years with the stirring speeches you have given to families of pros-
pects on why their sons should come to the Naval Academy. What are
some of the things that you say to potential recruits?
RICKY: I tell them to make sure they have a plan coming out of high
school, keep God first, and to listen to their parents and coaches. By
keeping God first, I mean to keep Him involved especially in their line of
communication.

CHNV: If you make it to the NFL, are there any teams in particular that
you would prefer to play for?
RICKY: No, not really. I just want to play. It doesn’t matter where, or

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 RICKY: It was alright. I think it was more of an award for my offense and
offensive line than for me.
CHNV: How is your team looking this year?
RICKY: It’s looking pretty good. It is supposed to be one of the best
teams to ever come through (Navy).We have a lot of people back, at least
the core anyway. Everyone is up there working hard.
CHNV: When do you start training for football season? Is it year-
round?
RICKY: We start off season training in January. We have about a month
off for military training, and a week off for finals. Then we start June 1st,
and the last day of workouts is July 30th.We usually work out at 6:00 AM
or 1:30 PM. We start camp on August 5th. During the season we watch
film for an hour a day, and then we have practice from 3:45 to about 6:00
or 6:30.
CHNV: When you were in high school, when did colleges start trying
to recruit you?
RICKY: It was during my junior year.
CHNV: Did you have a lot of schools trying to recruit you?
RICKY: At first. I received a lot of letters. Then when they came to
school they saw how short I was at quarterback and they wanted me to
convert to wide receiver.
CHNV: How tall are you?
RICKY: I am six feet tall now, but at that time I was about 5’9”.
CHNV: Last year, your team went 10-4 including a 35-13 win in the
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Texas Bowl over Missouri. You beat Army and Air Force, and beat Notre
Dame.Your team came within 4 points of defeating Ohio State. What do
you think the major highlight of the season was last year?
RICKY: I would probably say (stops and thinks for a moment) the Notre
Dame game.
CHNV: Obviously, every game is a big game, but some rise above the
others. What do you think your key games are for the upcoming sea-
son?
RICKY: The first one, definitely, Maryland.
CHNV: Is it a key game because it is first – are they a good team this
year?
RICKY: They’re pretty good and it’s because it’s the first game of the
year. Our goal this year is to take it one game at a time.We want to focus
on nothing else except the game at hand.
CHNV: Who are some of your favorite past or present NFL Players?
RICKY: Doug Williams, Hines Ward, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, Peyton
Manning, Warrick Dunn.
CHNV: Have you gotten to meet any NFL players?
RICKY: I have met Doug Williams, Warrick Dunn, Michael Vick, Brad
Johnson, and of course, Mike Tolbert from Douglasville who plays with
the San Diego Chargers.
CHNV: What was the biggest adjustment you had to make in going from
QB of Douglas County High School to QB of Navy? Was there anything
that you were not expecting?
RICKY: I was expecting everything that was thrown at me because my
recruiting coach told me exactly what I was getting into and just how it
is.
CHNV: How different of a level is it to play in college as opposed to the
high school level?
RICKY: It’s not that big of a difference. As long as you get better as they
do. I would definitely imagine if I would have stayed at my level of play that
I had in high school without increasing my work ethic and skill set then
it would be a big difference. It definitely is a change of pace though – the
game is a whole lot faster and a lot tougher, and the guys hit harder.
CHNV: How fast are you in the 40 yard dash?
RICKY: I don’t know, I have not run it in a while. I think I would prob-
ably be around a 4.6.
CHNV: Obviously there are many kids that look up to athletes and
dream of achieving the level of success that you have reached. What
would your advice to them be?
RICKY: Work hard. Listen to their parents and coaches because they
have been there. Keep God first. And set goals and have a plan.
CHNV: In addition to football, what are some of the things you do in
the community?
RICKY: Just talk to kids, we go out into the community and give food to
low income households, door to door. I want to give back to the commu-
nity in general. Like kids, I want to make sure that they know that there is
a God, stuff like that - that there is a higher being so they know that they
don’t have to be out there alone. Someone is out there with them.
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CHNV: What do you miss most about Douglas County while you are
away?
RICKY: The people, and the times in high school are what I miss most.

CHNV: Who are some of the biggest influences in your personal life?
RICKY: My uncle Thomas Cobb, my other uncle before he died – his
name was Lewis Cobb Jr., my mom, my dad, Thomas’ wife Anita, and my
grandmother.

CHNV: It sounds like you were pretty serious growing up. Did you ever
get in any trouble?
RICKY: Not really. That’s because of my family and friends and people
in the community who would never let me get involved in anything like
getting involved with drugs.

CHNV: Is there anything else you would like to say to the people of
Douglas County?
RICKY: Yes, thanks for the support all of this time. I have one more year
and would love for some people to come to the games and also definitely
watch us on TV. And just to keep a lookout because I am a product of my
environment in Douglasville, and I represent it to the fullest. So I would
love all of Douglas County to be a part of my success. They are a part
who I am today because I believe that it takes a village to raise a child,
and the whole city of Douglasville has raised me. So, I would like to give

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back a lot, and I would just love for the team to have that support and
to have people be a part of it and to come watch someone they helped
produce.

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