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September 17, 2008 

Volume 14, Issue 23 

Woodstock, GA 

THIS WEEK 

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CHS HEARTBREAK : 

Grizzlies suffer two-point loss 

to Flowery Branch 20 

FALL FESTIVALS: 

Cherokee, nearby counties 

gear up for fall festivals 26 

SMOOTH TRAFFIC: 

New intersection open 

in Holly Springs 3 

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 29 

CLASSIFIEDS 30 

CROSSWORD 14 

LAW & ORDER 8 

OPINION 6 

SPOTLIGHT 15 

RESTAURANT REPORTS 16 

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Cross-country trek puts Woodstock on the map 

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Ortwine “Doc” Dokter, of Belmont, Calif. (left), and Paul Lynch, of Cupertino, Calif., are on a nationwide T-bird 

tour, having their photo taken in their 1956 mint green Thunderbird in front of the capitols of the 48 contiguous 

states. The duo stopped in Woodstock for the last oil change of their 15,000-mile journey and to have lunch 

downtown. They visited the Georgia state capitol in Atlanta on Sept. 10, the 40th state capitol of their journey, 

which began on July 24. The purpose of the tour is to raise awareness for McPhearson College in McPhearson, 

Kan., which is the only institution in the U.S. that offers a four-year liberal arts degree in vintage car restoration. 

Woman arrested for killing boyfriend 

BY ERIKA NELDNER 

erikaneldner@ledgernews.com 

Cherokee County detectives arrested 

a woman who allegedly 

killed her boyfriend this summer. 

Melissa Houston, 38, of Woodstock, 

turned herself in following 

charges of homicide and drug possession 

being levied against her. 

She was charged with first-degree 

vehicular homicide, possession 

of cocaine and possession of 

marijuana, said Capt. Ron Hunton, 

commander of the Cherokee County 

Sheriff’s Office’s Violent Crimes 

Unit. She was being held at the 

Cherokee County jail with a $49,800 

bond, officials said. 

“There was no evidence to prove 

it was an intentional act,” Hunton 

said. “What makes it a first-degree 

vehicular homicide is the fact she 

was operating a vehicle 

under the influence 

and caused the death 

of another.” 

Hunton said the possession 

charges stem 

from drugs found in 

her system. 

Houston 

Houston and her 

boyfriend, 66-year-old Thomas L. 

White, reportedly were involved in 

an argument at White’s home on 

New Light Road July 6. Houston 

was attempting to leave when 

White struck her vehicle with a 

brick that broke the passenger side 

window, according to reports. 

As Houston left, she struck White 

with her car. 

White was taken to Northside 

Hospital-Cherokee where he was 

pronounced dead. 

The July incident wasn’t the first 

time police were called to the New 

Light Road home. In 2005, police 

were called to the home shortly after 

midnight. 

Houston told police she had been 

hit “repeatedly” by White, the report 

states. 

SEE ARRESTED, PAGE 12 

The Leading 

Voice of 

Cherokee 

County 

DOT shortfall may stall local road plans 

Officials agree on critical transportation needs 

BY CAROLYN MATHEWS 

carolynmathews@ledgernews.com 

County leaders have agreed on 

the transportation projects that 

are critically needed in Cherokee, 

but state money to fund them will 

most likely be hard to come by. 

County Commission Chairman 

Buzz Ahrens said, by the end of 

September, the county will know 

more about available state funds. 

“There are four projects the 

Cherokee mayors and commissioners 

want me to pursue,” said 

new Sixth District Georgia Transportation 

Board member Brandon 

Beach, “We’ve agreed on 

those, and our meeting went very 

well.” Beach said he plans to advo- 

cate as best he can for Cherokee’s 

projects. 

The four projects 

identified as critical 

at a Sept. 2 meeting 

between Beach and 

Cherokee officials are 

the improvement of 

the Sixes Road/Inter- Ahrens 

state 575 interchange, 

the proposed interchange at 

Ridgewalk and Interstate 575 (al- 

so known as the Interstate 575- 

Rope Mill Road interchange), improvement 

of the bridge over 

Lake Allatoona on Bells Ferry 

Road, and the widening of Bells 

Ferry Road from Kellogg Creek to 

Towne Lake Parkway. 

Ahrens said the county will be 

lucky to get even partial funding 

on the state transportation projects, 

however. 

SEE ROADS, PAGE 11 

Woodstock 

hikes 

millage rate 

by 11 percent 

BY CONSTANCE COOPER 

constancecooper@ledgernews.com 

When faced with the choice of 

whether to cut 38 police, fire and 

building inspector jobs or to raise 

property taxes by 11.1 percent, 

Woodstock’s mayor and city council 

chose to raise the taxes. 

In a 4-1 vote, the Woodstock City 

Council approved a millage rate increase 

of .65 mills – from 5.88 to 6.53 

mills – to make up for the city’s $1.2 

million budget shortfall. 

The single dissenting 

vote came from 

Ward 3 Councilman 

Bob Mueller, who 

claimed that some 

budget-cutting options, 

such as pay cuts 

to city employees, had Henriques 

not been fully explored. 

Ward 2 Councilman Chris 

Casdia was absent. 

One mill is equal to $1 of tax per 

$1,000 of assessed property value, 

after exemptions. A .65 mil increase 

would mean the owner of a $250,000 

home would pay $62 more in 2009 

property taxes as a result of the rate 

increase, according to Woodstock 

Chief Financial Officer Henry Bucci, 

who estimated $250,000 to be the 

median cost of a home in Woodstock, 

although he suspects it may 

be higher. 

In the council meeting, Mayor 

Donnie Henriques stressed that the 

city had done all it could to trim fat 

from its budget and cited high gas 

prices and a sagging economy, 

which resulted in a loss of sales tax 

revenue, as the reasons for the $1.2 

million shortfall. “Anyone can balance 

a budget in good times,” said 

Henriques. 

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Ball Ground property taxes drop 

City council maintains 

balanced budget 



Mayor Rick Roberts credits Ball 

Ground’s slow growth and conservative 

approach to spending as 

keeping the city on good financial 

footing during tough economic 

times. During its Sept. 11 meeting, 

the Ball Ground City Council 

unanimously voted to keep the 

city’s millage rate at 5.121 mills. 

Because property assessments 

in Ball Ground lowered slightly in 

2008, the millage 

freeze amounts to a 

property tax decrease 

of .39 percent. The total 

drop in Ball 

Ground property values 

comes to $218,738 

among all of the city’s 

homes. City Manager 

Eric Wilmarth estimates 

that Ball 

Ground has 1,100 residents. 

Ball Ground is able to lower its 

property taxes and still maintain a 

balanced budget while Woodstock 

is raising millage rates and Canton 

is facing budget shortfalls. 

During the real estate boom of the 

late 1990s and early 2000s, Ball 

Ground grew much slower than 

the municipalities to the south of 

it. 

As fuel prices have risen and re- 

al estate development in Cherokee $50,000 in matching city funds, on 

County has slowed to a near-stand- a downtown streetscape project. 

still, Ball Ground has found itself The project, which will be similar 

in a better position than other to Canton’s streetscape program, 

Cherokee municipalities for deal- will result in brick sidewalks, decing 

with the economic downturn, orative streetlamps and benches 

according to Roberts. 

in downtown Ball Ground; 

“We’re not hurting as much as ■ affirmed that Ball Ground’s cit- 

we would’ve been if we’d dependizens will vote on serving liquor by 

ed on developer-paid fees to oper- the drink in the city’s restaurants 

ate government,” he said. 

and bars during the Nov. 4 election. 

Councilman Ashley Holcomb The council will add a second ref- 

calls Ball Ground’s slower growth erendum on serving liquor by the 

a “blessing in disguise.” 

drink on Sundays; 

Roberts noted that other munic- ■ heard from Councilman Frank 

ipalities relied on development Homiller, in his capacity as Down- 

revenues to operate government town Development Authority 

and found themselves in a difficult (DDA) manager, on the DDA’s pro- 

position when development posed purchase of the old city hall 

slowed. 

building, at a cost of 

“So many times, 

$1, from the city. The 

your expenditures 

DDA plans to take out 

don’t dry up with rev- 

a bank loan in the 

enues,” he said. 

amount of $40,000- 

In hindsight, 

$50,000 to renovate 

Roberts is grateful 

the building and to 

that during the real 

lease it to a business 

estate boom develop- 

to create revenue for 

Holcomb ers were not as inter- Homiller the DDA. The council Roberts 

ested in Ball Ground 

previously discussed 

as they were in other Cherokee giving the building to the Upper 

cities. 

Etowah River Alliance for use as 

Roberts also credits the city’s office space. Although the council 

conservative approach to spend- is interested in seeing the old city 

ing as keeping Ball Ground on hall renovated, the city ultimately 

good economic footing. 

is responsible for any bank loan 

“We have a very good finance of- the DDA takes out. The council 

ficer,” Roberts said. “He’s conser- tabled the decision pending furvative 

and accurate …. I’m a ther information from the DDA on 

banker, so my background is in fi- renovation costs and prospective 

nancial accounting. We probably tenants; 

have a little more success at budg- ■ approved resolution to apply 

eting because of a little extra effort for a $50,000 state grant for beauti- 

to stick to the budget.” 

fication of I-575 Exit 27 at Howell 

The mayor contends that Ball Bridge Road; 

Ground’s slow growth and conser- ■ approved participation, with 

vative approach to spending have Cherokee County, in the U.S. De- 

gone hand-in-hand. As developpartment of Housing and Urban 

ment pushed 

Development 

northward from 

Atlanta through ‘We’re not hurting as much 

Community Development 

Block 

Cherokee County, 

builders be- as we would’ve been if 

Grant (CDBG) 

Program. Ball 

came interested 

in Ball Ground we’d depended on 

Ground will use 

these funds for 

during the later 

years of the real developer-paid fees to 

improvements to 

its community 

estate boom. 

But, because 

Ball Ground had 

operate government.’ 

center; 

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14-21 Firefighters 

“done without 

for so long,” 

Roberts said 

Rick Roberts 

Ball Ground mayor 

Appreciation 

Week in the city 

of Ball Ground 

that the city’s 

and presented 

government was careful to spend Ball Ground’s volunteer fire de- 

revenue from these late-boom department with a certificate of apvelopments 

wisely. 

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In other business, the council: ■ observed a moment of silence 

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 NEWS THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS 3 

New downtown intersection opens 

in Holly Springs 



A much-awaited intersection 

improvement project in Holly 

Springs is complete and in operation. 

Motorists using Holly Springs 

Parkway through the heart of 

downtown Holly Springs have 

been able to make the transition 

from Holly Street to Hickory Road 

with greater ease since July 14. 

“It’s made a dramatic improvement 

of the ease of getting 

through our downtown area,” said 

Mayor Tim Downing. “The city is 

pleased. We’ve received some positive 

feedback from residents.” 

The $1.2 million project took 

Holly Street and Hickory Road and 

aligned the two, adding traffic signals 

for an easier ride through the 

downtown corridor. 

Previously, traffic, especially at 

peak times, backed up, clogging 

Holly Springs Parkway, Hickory 

Road and Holly Street. 

The intersection originally was 

supposed to open June 30, but a 

newly found fuel tank pushed the 

opening back. City Planner Brantley 

Day said the Georgia Department 

of Transportation extended 

the deadline to July 15 and met 

that deadline. 

“We had a significant delay 

when an underground fuel tank 

was discovered from an old gas 

station,” said City Manager Robbie 

Rokovitz. “This station was 

not known to the EPD (Environmental 

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other words, we had to show it existed 

before we could get permission 

to eliminate it. This delayed 

the project several weeks.” 

The intersection opened in July 

without operating traffic signals, 

which caused some traffic snarls 

and gripes from motorists. 

“Initially, we received some negative 

feedback when we opened 

the intersection prior to getting 

the turn signals,” Rokovitz said. 

“However, we were able to convey 

the need for signals, which were 

not in the original design to GDOT, 

in time to get them installed prior 

to the impact from school traffic. 

Since then, we have heard nothing 

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Previously, estimations suggested 

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“It’s going to be a very subjective 

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The project first was added to 

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Holly Springs lowers millage rate again 



Holly Springs lowered its millage 

rate for the second time in 

less than a month. 

The city council approved setting 

the 2009 millage rate at 4.629 

mills at its special called meeting 

following the regular work 

session Sept. 4. 

Council members Dee Phillips 

and Tommy Sanders were absent. 

At its Aug. 18 meeting, officials 

approved the millage rate at 

4.631, a rollback from the 2008 

rate of 4.72 mills. 

One mill equals $1 of tax per 

$1,000 of assessed 

property value. 

A rollback means 

that the rate takes 

into account increases 

in the tax digest, 

so that the 

same amount per 

mill is being collected 

as last year. 

The total millage 

rate, including the fire tax, is 

still 7.35 mills, City Manager 

Robbie Rokovitz said. 

The rollback was possible because 

of the growth in the tax digest, 

Rokovitz said. The millage 

had to be lowered yet again because 

the tax digest numbers 

Rokovitz had differed with the 

county tax assessor’s office. 

Tax bills were mailed out the 

last week of August with the correct 

millage rate calculations, officials 

say. 

“We’re still heading in the 

right direction,” Mayor Tim 

Downing said of the decrease. 

City officials also discussed rezoning 

three parcels of land on 

Hickory Road from R-20 single 

family to Neighborhood Com- 

Woodstock police to host 

bike rodeo Sept. 20 

The Woodstock Police Department’s 

Annual Bike Rodeo will be 

held Sept. 20 at Walmart at 12182 

Ga. 92. Registration is at 9 a.m., 

and bike inspections will begin at 

9:30 a.m. All riders must have an 

approved helmet and permission 

from a parent or guardian to participate. 

The free event, which is 

in its 13th year, is for children 

ages 6 to 14 and includes events 

focusing on safe bicycle operations. 

Children also will have a 

chance to win a new bike. Children 

will receive goody bags and 

T-shirts. Discover Chiropractic 

and Rehabilitation of Woodstock 

will offer free massages for parents. 

For more information, call Ofc. 

Manny de la Torre at (770) 592- 

6016 or e-mail jdelatorre@woodstockga.gov 

or call Ofc. Leigh 

Ellerbee at (770) 592-6015. 

North Georgia Fair 

is looking for diving dogs 

The National Diving Dog Tour 

presented by Oust and Purina is 

coming to the North Georgia 

State Fair. The event features 

everyday local dogs racing down 

a 40-foot platform and diving into 

a 20,000-gallon pool of water, each 

competing for the longest dive. 

The Georgia State Fair is the final 

mercial. 

Cherokee County and Holly 

Springs were in court Sept. 2 

over the matter. 

In other business: 

■ city officials discussed accepting 

the ownership of rights 

of ways, roadways and appurtenant 

drainage 

structures within 

Harmony on the 

Lakes, including 

Lakeview Terrace, 

Avery Cove and a 

section of Edgewater 

Trail from Harmony 

Lakes Drive to 

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sac of Edgewater 

Trail, said Chief Building Inspector 

Chris Keown; 

■ Rokovitz presented a financial 

management program to be 

reviewed by council and voted 

on at a later date. Rokovitz said 

the program provides “a foundation 

for fiscal operations of the 

city.” During the audit of fiscal 

year 2007, the auditor said the 

city needed a whistleblower policy, 

a centralized cash receipt 

function and internal controls. 

Rokovitz said the financial program 

is going above and beyond 

what the auditor asked for, and, 

if it is adopted, it will set forth 

the rules to help protect the city, 

the governing body and staff 

when it comes to fiscal operations. 

stop on a six-city national tour of 

fairs around the country this 

summer. The contest will be held 

at 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 

and Sept. 21. On-site registration 

will be held Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. A 

practice round will be at 3 p.m. 

that day, with a first elimination 

round at 5 p.m. The second elimination 

round will be at 3 p.m. 

Sept. 21, with the finals at 5 p.m. 

The event will be held in the exhibits 

area beside Exhibit Hall A. 

Dogs of all breeds, mixed breeds, 

and sizes can complete. The field 

is limited to the first 50 canine 

competitors to register, either online 

before the event or on-site. 

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televised. To preregister go to 

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Rope Mill interchange 

public hearing is Sept. 30 

A public hearing on the Georgia 

Department of Transportation’s 

Interstate 575 Interchange 

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Sept. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the 

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BOE discusses effect of state shortfall 



The Cherokee County School 

District is seriously eyeing ways in 

which the county may be losing 

state funding and is taking steps to 

ask legislators to prevent any more 

loss of revenue. 

Already, the district is in the first 

phase of cutbacks designed to address 

a $1.6 billion shortfall in the 

state budget. This year, Cherokee 

must cut its schools budget by 2 percent 

– $3.6 million, and next year, it 

must cut by 3 percent – $5.4 million. 

Superintendent Dr. Frank 

Petruzielo is becoming increasingly 

worried that the state will not refund 

to the school system the 

Homeowners Tax Relief Grant 

(HTRG) credit that will be included 

in soon-to-be-mailed-out county 

tax bills. He said if the district does 

not receive that money, it will be 

short $5.4 million this year, on top 

of the state-required cuts. 

“Before we bring this draft legislative 

plan to a vote, we need to reflect 

on the nature of this fiscal crisis,’ 

Petruzielo said, noting Sen. 

Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, has 

said the state’s financial condition 

could get even worse. “The public 

needs to be aware. This is starting 

to look like the perfect storm.” 

According to a draft legislative 

goals plan being considered by the 

board, local public schools must 

find a way to establish a funding 

partnership between the state and 

the county that is annually adjusted 

for growth and inflation. 

At its Sept. 4 meeting, school 

board member Mike Chapman announced 

the board will soon be 

scheduling town hall meetings to 

discuss with citizens the impact of 

budget cuts. Petruzielo told the 

board that at each meeting, he will 

summarize financial cuts being 

made by the district since the last 

meeting in an effort to make up for 

state money it won’t be receiving. 

At its August work session, the 

Cherokee County Board of Education 

considered a draft legislative 

goals program prepared to present 

to local legislators and the public 

for the January 2009 General Assembly 

session. The proposed plan, 

prepared by district staff, denotes a 

state/local funding partnership as 

“priority one.” 

It points out the $9 million total 

the school district is having to cut 

out of this year’s and next year’s 

budgets, and warns that it may not 

get paid back for the HTRG credit. 

“I’m afraid the state might get 

amnesia when it comes time to 

mail us our check,” Petruzielo said. 

The draft plan says “We support 

reducing the property tax burden 

by limiting increases in property 

tax values if an analysis of the local 

impact of the proposed tax cut 

is clearly determined and well-publicized 

for voters.” 

School board members have publicly 

said that they were not informed 

during the last legislative 

session before decisions were 

made by Cherokee’s legislators on 

local bills to be introduced. 

The board claims it was not con- 

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presented with a possible plan by 

Rep. Sean Jerguson, R-Holly 

Springs, on whether to put a vote to 

freeze property tax assessments on 

residential property on the ballot 

with regard to school board taxes. 

The school board unanimously 

passed a resolution that the residential 

freeze legislation not be introduced, 

and when it was, the 

board wrote a letter to Gov. Sonny 

Perdue asking that it be vetoed if it 

passed. That proposal died after 

Rep. Charlice Byrd, R-Woodstock, 

took her name off of it, making it 

no longer supported by a majority 

of the local delegation. 

Rep. Calvin Hill, 

R-Canton, did not 

sponsor it. 

Identical legislation 

appeared on the July 

ballot in regard to 

Holly Springs, Woodstock 

and county 

property taxes and 

was passed. 

The Woodstock City Council, 

which raised its millage rate last 

week, protested the question being 

on the ballot. 

Board members say they want to 

be more vocal with local legislators. 

Four members, all elected Republicans, 

met with the county Republican 

Party to discuss issues. 

School Board Chairwoman 

Janet Read recently attended a 

state school board workshop where 

the effects of a 2 percent residential 

and 3 percent commercial tax assessment 

cap where examined. HB 

1246, supported last year by Rogers, 

was analyzed in a policy study by 

the Andrew Young Policy Institute. 

The study showed Cherokee would 

lose $6 million per year if such a 

freeze were enacted. 

During the legislative session, local 

lawmakers repeatedly asked 

Petruzielo and the school board 

where they got the $6 million figure 

they said the bill would eliminate 

from the school revenues. 

Although the county’s figure was 

estimated by district financial 

staff, Read said she felt vindicated 

by the study. 

“On something like this, you 

don’t want to be right, but it’s kind 

of nice to be right,” she said. “We 

had our numbers right, and we 

knew what we were talking about.” 

The legislative draft plan asks 

that, in light of the state’s $1.6 billion 

budget shortfall, when cuts are 

being made, the Legislature remember 

that state funding of the 

district’s total operating general 

fund budget was reduced from 61 

percent in 1997-1998 to 49 percent in 

2008-2009, and that, over the past 21 

years, 83 percent of Cherokee’s 

school construction projects have 

been funded with local revenue. 

“State policy shifts should not 

damage the ability of local school 

districts to renew or bond their 

Special Purpose Local Option 

Sales Tax (SPLOST), thereby creating 

an immediate funding crisis in 

fast-growing districts.” 

The report points out that the 

county’s transportation costs this 

year are $19.1 million; of that, the 

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Cherokee, documents show, 

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6 THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS MANAGING EDITOR: GERRY YANDEL SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 

CHEROKEE VOICE 

■ 

ISSUE: GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is still the hot topic on the campaign 

trail. QUESTION: What do you think of Sarah Palin for vice president? 

“I like her. She's better than the opponent.” 

Clark Stelling 

Woodstock 

“I adore Sarah Palin. She's strong and 

level-headed, and she's a good 

representation of Republican Party values.” 

Rosa Gilbert 

Woodstock 

“I like her real well. She's got the sense 

to run her family and run her country.” 

Michael Duvall 

Woodstock 

“Love her. She's a fresh face, and she 

holds no punches.” 

Chet Romines 

Woodstock 

“She's an intelligent lady,and she's done 

a great job in Alaska. My friends at ABC, 

where I used to work, say she's a firstclass, 

honest person.” 

Sam Courtney 

Acworth 

“I love her. I'm an NRA member, and I 

like that she took on corruption in 

Alaska.” 

Paul Thomas 

Canton 

A case for campaign finance reform 

W ith 

his arrest by the FBI a 

couple weeks ago, the twisted 

tale of Ben Elliot, the 

man who would be king in Cherokee 

County, came to its full, 

crooked circle. His story may be 

over, but its telling isn’t finished. 

And, if there’s one thing true about 

the story of Ben Elliot, it’s that 

everything about him was a lie. 

Much like God’s new gift to 

American government, Sarah 

Palin, Elliot came our of nowhere 

and was suddenly everywhere… at 

least in Cherokee County. 

At age 24, he was a millionaire 

who bought two restaurants, a 

flower shop and a local newspaper. 

More importantly, he also 

launched an aggressive campaign 

to buy influence in the county. 

He wrote checks to every local 

politician who would take them: he 

bought the Woodstock Police Department 

a police dog, he gave 

more than $10,000 to the Fur Ball 

charity event, he raised $100,000 for 

Gov. Sonny Perdue’s campaign, 

and he commandeered the Cherokee 

County Republican Party. 

Then, just a few months later, he 

disappeared… although his influence 

wavered on for quite some 

time after he had moved back to Atlanta. 

In his wake, Elliot left a 

bunch of people who once defended 

him fiercely but were left holding 

the bag for debts he didn’t repay 

or for people he stiffed on bills. 

He managed to conduct his brief 

reign through his chameleonlike 

ability to re-invent himself at the 

drop of a hat, a personable and 

powerful charismatic presence, 

and sheer, brazen audacity. 

Of course, there were plenty of 

people who saw through Elliot’s 

bluster and baloney, but, what is 

distressing is the number – and positions 

– of those who didn’t, or 

chose not to, see through his story, 

including many of our local elected 

officials. 

It was good to see that Sen. Chip 

Rogers, R-Woodstock, and Rep. 

Sean Jerguson, R-Holly Springs, 

were quick to say they would donate 

any campaign contributions 

they had received from Elliot to 

charity if he was found guilty. Post 

4 Commissioner Derek Good 

should do the 

same thing, but 

he’s said he has 

already spent 

the money and 

doesn’t intend 

to do that. 

And, Perdue 

didn’t even address 

the issue 

of the $100,000 

he took from El- 

liot. His response 

was 

merely that he 

never saw Elliot 

again after 

that one 

evening when 

he publicly said 

that Benni was 

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Gerry 

Yandel 

someone to watch as an up-andcoming 

young Republican. 

To be fair, Woodstock should 

probably wash its hands of Elliot’s 

ill-gotten gains of the $8,500 it took 

to buy Atticus, the police dog. But, 

one also could easily make the case 

that the K-9 is serving the public 

and equate Elliot’s contribution to 

money seized by police in a drug 

bust that gets used for crime-fighting 

equipment or personnel. 

Now, before anyone gets the 

wrong idea, I am in no way saying 

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or implying that the elected officials 

did anything wrong by taking 

Elliot’s contributions, including 

the governor and his windfall. (Although, 

I would like to see an FBI 

forensic accountant look into how 

30 people, at $2,000 per plate, adds 

up to $100,000.) 

At the time, Elliot was not a 

known crook, although the Cherokee 

political community was rife 

with rumors about him, his 

lifestyle, his financial dealings and 

his past political affiliations. 

Although, I think they could 

have used some better judgment, 

particularly given the rumors, and 

a few news articles about Elliot, in 

allowing themselves to be tied so 

closely to him. 

But, the best lesson we can take 

from Elliot’s activity in Cherokee 

County, is how flawed our political 

campaign contribution process is. 

Ben Elliot was a poster-boy for 

everything bad about allowing 

politicians to take large sums of 

money from “supporters.” 

A politically astute reader suggested 

there be a 24-hour reporting 

requirement on all contributions 

and that they should be reported 

dollar-for-dollar. 

But, I think we need to take it a 

step further, and ban all corporate 

contributions, from businesses, 

PACs and other organizations, and 

we should limit contributions to 

$25 per individual. 

That way, we can get closer to ensuring 

we are getting elected officials 

who are in it for the right reasons 

instead of personal enrichment. 

And, we can avoid the next Ben 

Elliot who rolls into town with a 

wad of cash looking to buy up our 

local governments. 

The sky is not falling in Woodstock 

Dear Editor, 

As a downtown resident, 

downtown business owner, property 

owner, and the one who ultimately 

was responsible for 

bringing Hedgewood to downtown, 

I must find exception with 

the recent dire predictions for 

Woodstock as expressed in previous 

editorials and comments 

in the Ledger. Certainly, the 

sluggish economy has put a 

slowdown on many of the great 

projects planned for downtown, 

just as it has slowed all other development 

projects across the 

region. This does not mean “the 

sky is falling,” though, and our 

future remains bright. 

First off, has everyone in 

downtown forgotten that the 

plan to rebuild city hall in its 

current location has been on the 

books for at least four years? 

Our city is proceeding with this 

long-term plan for the betterment 

of downtown. It’s the first 

forward progress we’ve seen in 

regard to a true municipal complex 

in downtown, yet everyone 

acts as if they have never heard 

of this part of the master plan. 

It makes good business sense for 

our city to purchase a furnished 

building at a bargain price instead 

of leasing and throwing 

money out the window. 

Unfortunately, Hedgewood is 

experiencing difficulties (as is 

every other developer in this 

market), impacting redevelopment 

plans. However, the vision 

for downtown will outlive our 

currently slow economy and will 

remain in place independent of 

anyone’s financial status. Obviously, 

we want nothing more 

than for Hedgewood to succeed 

as they took the biggest risk and 

placed the most faith in downtown, 

but the appeal of historic 

downtown will attract that redevelopment 

regardless. 

I am sure I speak for all downtown 

merchants and residents 

when I state that we are all saddened 

by the closing of the 

Serene Bean, downtown’s 

beloved coffee house. Unfortunately, 

market conditions necessitated 

the Bean close. This does 

not mean that the business environment 

in downtown is adverse. 

We have already succeeded 

in releasing the space the 

Bean was located in to another 

restaurant. Pennybag Emporium 

(antique store) just opened 

in my renovated downtown store 

front, and Linden is set to open 

soon a block away. Hedgewood’s 

commercial space has seen renewed 

interest, as well, with an 

instructional art gallery opening 

in a few weeks, along with 

several other retailers. 

Lastly, tourist and visitor 

counts are up with Dean’s Store 

having record numbers of visitors 

this year. Currently two 

months into their Fiscal Year 

2009, Dean’s Store has had 1,388 

visitors. FY 2008 year-to-date 

was only 751, and FY 2007 yearto-date 

was only 786. This underscores 

the appeal of downtown. 

Six years ago there were almost 

no pedestrians on Main Street, 

but, today, there are a lot of people 

out walking, shopping and 

exploring our revitalizing downtown. 

The bottom line is that the sky 

has not fallen. We’ve made much 

progress in six years since I 

moved to downtown. Businesses 

continue to open here, we have 

more residents and, overall, a 

thriving sense of community. 

Our economy has taken a temporary 

slowdown, but this has not 

diminished the great plans 

ahead for downtown, which remains 

an excellent place to raise 

a family, do business and enjoy 

your time with your neighbors. 

Downtown will weather this 

storm and be the better for it. 

Tony Eyl 

Woodstock 

(Editor’s note: Mr. Eyl is the broker and 

owner of Landmark Commercial Realty in 

Woodstock.)

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Pay attention to school bus signals 

Dear Editor, 

Twice this month a student 

was hit when getting on a school 

bus. One died of her injuries; 

the other is recovering. 

As one of the many hundreds 

of school bus drivers in Georgia, 

my greatest fear is having a child 

struck by a passing auto or 

truck. We are constantly trained 

by outstanding training departments 

to watch out for the safety 

of our students. However, many 

of those that drive around us 

could care less about anything 

but themselves. 

Many of us drivers have roads 

on our routes that we know are 

famous for drivers running 

school bus red lights. On my 

route, it is Trickum Road from 

the Cobb County line to the end 

in Cherokee County. 

Every week I have at least one 

vehicle run my red lights. 

Some are just making mistakes, 

but the most dangerous 

are those that have no respect for 

the laws and care less about the 

children. 

Tell Cherokee what you think. 

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Often they shoot the driver 

their middle finger as they go by 

knowing they are breaking the 

law. 

The biggest problem I see is 

when the school bus first displays 

its yellow lights, drivers often 

step on the gas to try and beat 

the red lights. Please, please, 

please give our students a 

chance and stop for the school 

bus red lights and stop signs. 

Bob Eldridge 

Woodstock 

Sarah Palin hurts women’s cause 

Dear Editor, 

“I've been focused on state government 

and haven't really focused 

much on the war in Iraq,” 

(Sarah Palin, Atlantic Monthly.) 

But Mrs. Palin does know one 

thing about our troops in Iraq. 

"Our national leaders are sending 

them out on a task that is 

from God." (Sarah Palin, Associated 

Press.) 

So our potential commanderin-chief 

of all our armed forces 

would send our kids off to war if 

she has some kind of mystic vision 

of God's will? How is that 

different from Islamic extremism? 

For a person who has been 

outside the United States exactly 

once, her version of God's will 

might be all she has to go on. 

Mrs. Palin is a member of the 

Assemblies of God, an extreme 

Pentecostal church that believes 

in the “baptism of the spirit,” 

which can be accomplished by 

speaking in tongues and faith 

healing. 

Will speaking in tongues become 

the new language of our 

diplomatic initiatives? Will faith 

healing become America's new 

health care plan? 

Surprised by McCain's selection 

of Mrs. Palin, Republicans 

had to scramble to invent Mommy-ness 

as a top qualification 

for high office. But what kind of 

mother knowingly and deliberately 

injects her young pregnant 

daughter into the national spotlight 

to further her political ambitions? 

She congratulates herself for 

the “choice” she made (her 

word, not mine) to have her latest 

baby. But she would deny any 

choice whatsoever to all other 

Americans, even in cases of 

rape, incest, and the health or 

possible death of the woman. 

Her bans don't end there. 

She thinks that chemistry and 

geometry are best taught at 

home, and she would ban sex education 

in the schools. 

She tried to ban books from 

her town library, and she fired 

the librarian when she wouldn't 

go along with it. 

She is currently under investigation 

for abuse of power, reminiscent 

of the past eight years of 

Bush/Cheney. 

Women will decide this election 

because they comprise 54 

percent of the electorate. For 

two years, Hillary Clinton 

worked tirelessly for her party's 

nomination. Now, after one brief 

meeting with McCain (the only 

time McCain had ever met her), 

Mrs. Palin, a person few had ever 

heard of, is to be handed a seat in 

the White House? 

The Republican strategy of 

wooing Hillary’s supporters to a 

candidate whose views are completely 

contrary to Hillary's in 

every detail should be an insult 

to every woman. 

It shows a condescending lack 

of respect to women and reveals 

an earnest belief in their stupidity. 

The thought of Sarah Palin potentially 

becoming the next 

president of the United States, 

commander-in-chief, and leader 

of the free world is far more than 

troubling. 

It could set back the cause of 

women for 50 years. 

Ron Robinson 

Canton 

Obama won’t raise taxes for most 

Dear Editor, 

I write this in response to a letter 

published in the Sept. 10 edition 

of the Ledger-News, in 

which a Woodstock resident reports 

that Presidential candidate 

Barack Obama would increase 

taxes. 

The writer stated that Obama 

would return the nation to the 

pre-Bush tax cuts, increasing 

taxes for a single person making 

$30,000 a year from $ 4,500 a year 

to $ 9,800 a year. His figures startled 

me, so I did a little research, 

as he suggested. 

While he was correct in stating 

that Obama would return the nation 

to the pre-Bush tax cuts, he 

neglected to mention that this 

will not affect households that 

make less than $250,000 a year, 

which constitutes approximately 

95 percent of America. 

Regarding Obama’s intent to 

raise the capital gains tax, the 

writer neglected to mention that 

Obama would leave intact the 

current capital gains exemption 

of $500,000 affecting only a minority 

of all home sales. In fact, 

the tax sheet posted on Obama’s 

Web site states that the capital 

gains tax for families with incomes 

below $250,000 would remain 

the same as under President 

Bush. 

Frankly, we have already given 

a Republican president eight 

years. We were falsely led into a 

costly and deadly war using 

propaganda and White Housepaid 

“commentators” placed in 

our news media. We are still 

looking (I hope) for those 

weapons of mass destruction 

and Osama bin Laden. The occupation 

of Afghanistan and Iraq 

has cost over $700 billion and is 

still climbing, for a war which 

the President has effectively put 

on a national credit card. 

President Bush is the only 

president to cut taxes in a time of 

war. The government under 

Bush’s request is funneling billions 

of dollars to Freddie Mac 

and Fannie Mae despite the Republican 

free market ideology. 

The White House predicts a 

deficit of $490 billion for 2009, 

the highest ever recorded. Our 

public image around the world is 

filled with contempt and mistrust. 

Home foreclosures have 

increased 68 percent from 2006. 

The government is wire-tapping 

our phones and e-mails, even 

though they said they would only 

go after the terrorists. Almost 

50 million people do not have, 

and cannot afford, health insurance. 

Meanwhile, the Republican 

candidate John McCain can only 

campaign on his POW status and 

rail against the record of the administration 

that he has been a 

part of for the last eight years. 

The Republican Party had its 

chance, and I am not willing to 

give them another. 

My vote goes to Obama. I don’t 

worry about Obama going down 

as the worst president in history 

because, with a 32 percent job approval 

rating, it will be a long 

time before we can forget and recover 

from President Bush and 

his disastrous presidency. 

Arlene Nieske 

Canton 

■ If you’re in the Cherokee County 

jail, the least of your worries 

should be some cusswords the 

deputies used. Maybe you should 

consider what’s wrong with your 

approach to life. 

■ I just wanted to say congratulations 

to the local authorities for 

changing Sugar Pike Road and 

making it a more dangerous, less 

convenient intersection than it 

was before. I just wanted to say, 

“Thank you” for that one. 

■ Attention Sarah Palin: Jesus 

was a community organizer; Pontius 

Pilate was a governor. 

■ The reason why the United 

States government is blowing up 

other countries and giving them 

trillions of dollars and not keeping 

it here at home is because the United 

States government doesn’t care 

about us citizens, unless we have 

special interests with them and we 

have a whole lot of money to line 

their pockets. 

■ If you think we can drill a well 

and get our water, try it. We’d have 

all the officials here telling us we 

cannot do that, because we have 

nothing but dictators in Cherokee 

County. 

■ It is so insulting that the Republicans 

are saying that because 

Sarah Palin is a woman that people 

are questioning here. She has an 

extreme right-wing agenda that 

will keep us on the same path we’re 

on now and lead us into a theocracy. 

That’s why she is being questioned, 

not because she’s a woman. 

■ Like most attorneys, Barack 

Obama is a very smooth speaker. 

But, before I vote for him, I need the 

answer to one question: Is the 

change he’ll bring to America the 

one he speaks of, or the one Rev. 

Wright, Bill Ayers and Louis Farrakhan 

speak of ? 

■ If the school board and the Republican 

Party wish to meet, the 

Republican Party needs to go 

school board meetings, and individuals 

get put on the agenda to 

speak. The last time I checked, the 

school board members were elected 

by the public in general. The Republican 

Party has no business 

leaning on the school board. 

■ Why does the city of Woodstock 

still have a downtown development 

authority when nothing 

new is being developed? It’s time to 

get rid of the DDA. 

■ As an independent woman voter, 

my vote will go to Barack Obama, 

because John McCain’s selection 

of Sarah Palin, who is an extreme 

right-wing conservative, 

shows me that he will continue the 

divisive policies we have had to endure 

the last eight years with 

George Bush. We will have more of 

the same with John McCain and 

Sarah Palin. 

■ To the racist Towne Lake Hills 

West woman who called and asked 

me why I have two Hispanic males 

working with me and not two 

young white boys. It’s because I 

can’t find two young white boys 

who want to work eight to 10 hours 

a day, don’t complain, aren’t lazy, 

don’t have drinking and drug problems, 

actually have a clean driving 

record, and who actually want to 

show up for work every day with a 

good attitude about being there. 

■ If there is a special place in hell 

for anyone, it would be for those 

who judge others. Remember, 

judge not lest you be judged in a like 

manner. 

■ If everybody in this world 

would mind their own business, 

this world would be a much, much 

better place. If your child is not allowed 

to have candy in school, don’t 

ruin it for everyone else and take it 

to the school board and take it to the 

newspaper. Handle it with your 

child, in your child’s classroom 

with your child’s teacher. 

■ Crazy candy moms: Leave the 

candy up to all the parents in 

Cherokee County. Worry about 

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your own children and don’t try to 

parent everybody else’s children in 

Cherokee County. 

■ The difference between Dick 

Cheney and Sarah Palin is lipstick. 

■ If you like no jobs, low wages, 

high health care costs, foreclosures, 

high cost for college, broken 

infrastructure, a stupid senseless 

war and global warming, just vote 

for John McCain and Sarah Palin, 

and you can be assured, these problems 

will continue. 

■ Is it true the ATV law was 

passed because they interfered 

with one of our commissioners riding 

his horses? 

■ Memo to city of Canton police: 

Friday nights in Cherokee there 

are sometimes crowds of needing 

help with traffic. If you’re going to 

stand around, grab a flashlight and 

stand in the middle of the road and 

direct traffic. Thanks for all you do. 

■ I have been voting Republican 

for 52 years; I guess this year I won’t 

vote. I have a birth certificate that 

says legitimate on it. What are we 

trying to do here, trying to legitimize 

people who have babies outside 

of marriage? 

■ Go McCain… and take Palin 

with you. 

■ Hey, teachers, we just gave you 

a back-to-school goodie bag, a $25 

gift card and a free yummy breakfast. 

Is a Thank You card too much 

to ask? 

■ Congratulations, Cherokee 

County students for the awesome 

jobs on the SATs. That is front-page 

news. You all deserve a pat on the 

back and a piece of candy. 

■ I believe our new vice presidential 

candidate will do a great job, 

just like she did in her home state of 

Alaska. 

■ OK commissioners, you got rid 

of the ATVs on the road to the Village 

in the Forest, now do something 

about the horseback riders. I 

cannot open my mailbox or cut my 

grass without walking over or 

around horse poop. All my neighbors 

are tired of this. Give me 

ATVs any day. 

■ No matter which party you 

support, we need an amendment to 

end the electoral college and elect 

the president by popular vote. 

That’s why we rarely see the candidates 

come to Georgia. 

■ In the presidential race, I’ve always 

voted Democrat. But, with 

these two clowns they’ve got running 

on their ticket now, I am definitely 

voting Republican. 

■ It is still too hot to leave a dog in 

the car. Even with the windows 

down, it is still too hot. 

■ Whoa, lo and behold, they 

dropped some gravel on Bishop 

Road. Pave the blasted thing with 

all the millions and millions and 

millions you’re investing in the airport. 

■ Hey, folks, before you buy a 

horse, maybe you ought to consider 

living in the country. 

■ In the upcoming presidential 

race, it’s not a race of Democrats 

against Republicans; it’s a race of 

democracy versus socialism. Be 

careful what change might bring. 

■ Mothers who vote for Sarah 

Palin vote against their own child’s 

best interest. 

■ No, there are six of us who call 

into the Soapbox. I just don’t call in 

every week. 

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■ Troopers from the Georgia 

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investigated four traffic accidents 

in Cherokee County 

during the month of August. 

Those crashes resulted in three 

injuries. Troopers issued 215 

traffic tickets including five for 

DUI, 120 for speeding, 22 for 

seat belt violations and two 

child restraint violations. Troopers 

conducted one safety education 

presentation in the county. 

■ Woodstock police are looking 

for suspects who reportedly 

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a Home Depot on Ga. 92 and 

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TIM CAVENDER | SPECIAL 

The Sept. 8 storms that passed through Cherokee County caused several 

public safety incidents. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services 

responded to a fire (pictured) at about 5:45 p.m. near Interstate 

75 and Ga. 92 in the southwest part of the county. Residents told fire 

officials that there was heavy lightning in the area. The one-story 

home was abandoned at the time of the fire and was fully involved 

when firefighters arrived, said Tim Cavender, director of public affairs 

for Fire-ES. The house was destroyed. Another call came in 10 minutes 

later regarding a structure fire in Towne Lake. The fire was extinguished 

before it could cause extensive damage. Fire officials believe 

lightning caused both fires, Cavender said. There also were calls about 

fallen trees and downed power lines due to the storm. 

attempted to return the 

same items at the Home Depot 

on Sandy Plains Road. 

The complainant said the suspects 

entered the store and 

took two Makita combo kits, 

two deadbolt locks, two lock 

sets and two door closers and 

put them into the cart. One of 

the suspects walked to the outside 

garden and hid one of each 

of the items among the plants, 

the report said. The same suspect 

went to the register and 

paid for the items left in the 

cart and the other suspect left 

the store. The suspect who paid 

for the items gave the receipt 

to the second suspect, and he 

went back inside the store and 

took the items hidden in the 

plants, the report said. One of 

the items was returned with a 

receipt for cash at the Sandy 

Plains store, and another item 

was returned without a receipt 

for store credit, the report said. 

The other items were not returned 

at the time of the report. 

The items involved total 

more than $900. 

■ Canton police arrested a 

woman Sept. 4 after she allegedly 

stole more than 

$700 worth of merchandise 

from Belk on Riverstone 

Parkway. The loss prevention 

officer told police the suspect 

took bags from behind a register 

and placed items into the 

bags, the report said. The loss 

prevention officer stopped the 

woman before she could leave 

the store. The loss prevention 

officer told police the woman 

attempted to steal $751 in 

clothes, jewelry and other merchandise. 

Stephanie Darlene 

Jones, 39, of East Ellijay, was arrested 

and charged with felony 

theft by shoplifting, the report 

said. 

■ Cherokee County sheriff’s 

deputies responded to a burglary 

Sept. 6 on Chesnut 

Walk in Canton. The homeowner 

said someone entered 

his home and took two Microsoft 

XBox gaming consoles 

and a 37-inch flat screen TV, the 

report said. He told police that 

the suspect could have entered 

the home through the front 

door or rear basement door, 

which apparently are easy to access 

even if locked, the report 

said. There also were two notebook 

computers, XBox games 

and movies that were not 

stolen from the residence, the 

report said. The estimated value 

of the items taken is about 

$1,000.


Hill angry about veteran home closing 



The Georgia Department of Veterans 

Service says that due to state 

budget cuts, it will have to close an 

assisted living facility for veterans 

in Milledgeville, but local state 

Rep. Calvin Hill, R-Canton, says 

the decision is unconscionable. 

In a recent news release, Commissioner 

Pete Wheeler, of the 

Georgia Department of Veterans 

Service (GDVS), recommended 

suspending domiciliary care at 

the Georgia War Veterans Home, 

which serves 80 residents that the 

GDVS says are “self-sufficient and 

not in need of daily skilled nursing 

care.” 

Public Information Manager 

Brian Zeringue with the GDVS 

said the move will allow the department 

to comply with Gov. Sonny 

Perdue’s directive of a 10 percent 

departmental budget cut, saving 

$2.5 million. 

Hill, a Marine Corps veteran and 

a member of both the Ga. House 

Appropriations Committee and 

the Budget and Fiscal Oversight 

Committee, wrote Wheeler a letter 

asking him to rethink his decision. 

“It has come to my attention that 

the Georgia Department of Veter- 

River Clean-up in Woodstock 

set for Sept. 27 

Rivers Alive Cleanup Day will 

be held at Olde Rope Mill Park on 

Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Call (770) 592-8311 for more information. 

Ward 4’s Collins to host 

town hall meeting Sept. 18 

Woodstock’s Ward 4 Councilwoman 

Tracy Collins will host a 

town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 

18 at the Woodstock Community 

ans Service has recommended 

suspension of domiciliary care at 

the Georgia War Veterans Home 

in Milledgeville Ga.,” Hill said in 

the letter. “While we realize the 

need to make budget cuts during 

these tight times, I strongly disagree 

with your decision to make 

this particular cut as it will severely 

and negatively impact our veterans.” 

Hill asked Wheeler to look at other 

areas in his budget that would 

not have such a negative 

impact on the veterans 

and make cuts 

elsewhere. 

Hill copied his letter 

to Perdue, who has 

asked the state gov- 

ernment to cut back 

to address an estimat- Hill 

ed $1.6 billion shortfall 

in this year’s budget. 

“You’ve got to stand up for veterans 

and draw the line somewhere,” 

Hill said Sept. 10. “These 

people need assisted living. We 

can’t dump these people in the 

streets and balance the budget on 

their backs.” 

Hill said the governor has given 

department heads the authority to 

make cuts, and some have stopped 

buying cars or initiated furloughs. 

“We need to look at where else 

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we can cut. Maybe if Wheeler can’t 

find a way to cut any further, he 

needs to tell the governor to look at 

another department,” he said. 

Closure of the home is slated for 

Dec. 1. 

“I’m on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs 

Oversight Committee; we’ll 

reconvene before the end of the 

year and discuss this,” Hill said. 

Wheeler said in the release that 

the War Veteran’s Home staff will 

make an effort to help the current 

residents find a new home, and 

that the residents are getting more 

than 90 days notice. 

He said the decision to close the 

home would affect the fewest veterans. 

Hill said that every veteran, and 

every citizen needs to take action 

to make sure the Georgia War Veterans 

Home does not close. 

“I ask all of you who agree with 

my concerns to call, write and email 

the commissioner and governor 

with your respectful comments,” 

Hill said. 

Wheeler can be reached at: Pete 

Wheeler, Commissioner, Georgia 

Department of Veteran’s Services, 

Floyd Veterans Memorial 

Building, Suite E-970, Atlanta, Ga. 

30334 or gavetsvc@vs.state.ga.us. 

Perdue can be reached through 

the state Web site, gov.georgia.gov. 

funds from a previously announced 

Public Health Enhancement 

Grant awarded to the health 

district. 

Flu shots will be given in Cherokee 

County Oct. 7-8 from 8 a.m. to 

5:30 p.m. at the Riverstone Plaza 

Shopping Center in Canton. 

Flu shots will be given in Pickens 

County at Harmony Elementary 

School, 550 Harmony School 

Rd., Jasper, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m.t o 4 

p.m. 

For more information go to 

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health office at (770) 345-7371 or 

Woodstock at (770) 928-0133. 

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HIKE: Woodstock chooses millage rate raise over staff pay cuts to address shortfall 

Henriques added that he and the 

council were going to great lengths 

to balance the city’s budget while 

keeping property taxes low. 

According to Bucci, the city 

budget was originally $3.5 million 

short of projected 2009 revenues. 

But the mayor, city council, Bucci 

and City Manager Jeff Moon 

worked to cut the budget by $2.3 

million to arrive at the $1.2 million 

shortfall. Woodstock’s final budget 

for 2009 is $14.7 million. 

Henriques went on to state that 

any further budget cuts would require 

eliminating a substantial 

number of city jobs. Thirty-eight 

city employees, slightly more than 

20 percent of the city’s workforce, 

would need to be laid off in order to 

balance the budget. Henriques said 

that these cuts would come primarily 

from the police and fire departments. 

When asked why he voted 

against the proposal, Mueller said, 

“I think there are other ways to do 

it (balance the budget) …. We need 

to get together and find a way to do 

this without hurting people.” 

Mueller suggested pay cuts to 

city employees, including the city 

council, and early retirement options 

for city employees as budgetbalancing 

measures. He claimed 

these options had not been fully explored 

by the mayor and council. 

City documents show that some 

cuts were made to city’s employees 

during the budget-trimming 

process. Overtime and merit pay 

were cut to all city departments, resulting 

in $379,588 in cuts to the 

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When asked how large he proposed 

these city employees’ salary 

cuts to be, Mueller responded, “5 

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he expected the economy to turn 

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around soon and these pay cuts to 

be reversed in the 2010 budget. 

When asked if he proposed the 

city council and other employees 

take the same percentage pay cut, 

or if he should cut his own pay at a 

different rate, Mueller replied that 

all city employees, including city 

council, should take the same cut. 

Woodstock City Council members 

are employed part-time. They 

are paid $9,000 annually and rely on 

other sources for their primary income. 

A 5 percent pay cut would result 

in a $460 decrease in the annual 

pay of each council member. The 

median income for a city employee 

is $33,481. A 5 percent pay cut would 

mean a $1,674 annual pay cut for 

the average city employee. 

But Bucci claimed that a 5 percent 

pay cut across the board to all 

city employees would not come 

close to balancing the city’s 2009 

budget. 

“The figure is closer to 16 to 20 

percent,” said Bucci. 

Bucci maintains that the mayor 

and city council thoroughly discussed 

salary-cutting options using 

data he provided. 

“The council member has a reasonable 

idea,” said Bucci. “We did 

look at it.” 

Bucci contends that any pay cut, 

especially one large enough to balance 

the budget, would cause critical 

city employees, such as police 

officers and firefighters, to leave 

their jobs. 

According to Bucci, the recently 

formed cities John’s Creek, Milton 

and Sandy Springs are actively 

seeking to fill open positions in 

their new fire and police departments 

and are already offering a 

“significantly higher pay scale.” 

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from these new cities. And 

he suspects that turnover would 

reach a critical rate if salaries were 

cut. “We looked at this pretty thoroughly,” 

said Bucci. “This is not a 

snap judgment by any means.” 

As pay cuts would likely lead to 

turnover, the mayor and city council, 

with the help of Bucci and 

Moon, explored city employee layoff’s 

as a means of balancing Woodstock’s 

budget. Due to Woodstock’s 

size, the city has few redundant positions. 

“We have one accounts 

payable person, one finance office 

manager, and so on,” said Bucci. As 

the only redundant positions, job 

cuts were considered for firefighters, 

police officers and building 

code inspectors. City documents 

show that in order to balance the 

budget, Woodstock would need to 

cut 19 police officers – or 32 percent 

of its force – 14 firefighters – or 30 

percent of its force – and five building 

code inspectors. 

Bucci also pointed out that the 

cost of unemployment insurance 

had to be taken into account when 

considering lay-offs. 

“When we do our cuts, keep in 

mind that we have to pay 26 weeks 

of unemployment,” said Bucci. He 

went on to note that the cost of 

training a new police officer is 

$30,000 per officer and that re-hiring 

officers once the economy recovers 

from its slump would be 

costly. 

During the meeting, Henriques 

cited such costs as his main reason 

for supporting the millage rate 

hike. “If the economy turns up, we 

don’t want to pay the cost of rehires,” 

he said. 

At the meeting, Ward 6 Council 

man Steve Faris stressed that the 

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ficult vote he’d cast in his five years 

as a council member, and that he 

and the other council members 

had tabled the vote during their 

Aug. 25 meeting so that they could 

consider the matter more thoroughly. 

When asked if he was satisfied 

that the city’s budget had been cut 

as much as reasonably possible, 

Faris replied that, “There are probably 

some minor things that 

could’ve been cut, and I’ve had 

been okay with that. But they 

wouldn’t have amounted to enough 

to prevent a millage increase, although 

the increase could have 

been slightly less.” But Faris pointed 

out that because Woodstock has 

already written funds from the 

Homestead Tax Relief Grant into 

its budget, further cuts do not seem 

wise at this point. Gov. Sonny Perdue 

has placed the Homestead Tax 

Relief Grant on hold to make up for 

the state’s budget shortfall. The 

Homestead Tax Relief Grant accounts 

for $200,000 of Woodstock’s 

budget. 

In other business, the council 

voted 5-0 to: 

■ approve Moon’s proposed reorganization 

of city employees under 

a new organizational structure; 

Discussed the decision to have 

court, city council meetings and 

utility services remain downtown 

while city hall is temporarily relocated 

to Robert Harris Homes 

building on Ga. 92 during construction 

of a new city hall site. Ward 1 

Councilman Randy Brewer questioned 

the wisdom of splitting city 

hall between two locations; 

■ approve authorizing Phase I of 

BRPH Architects’ Space Planning 

Proposal for the Robert Harris 

Holmes Building. City Council will 

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vote on Phase II – Phase IV when 

they have a clearer idea of how 

they plan to use the building, 

specifically whether city council 

meetings, planning commission 

meetings, municipal court and water 

bill payments will all remain 

downtown; 

■ table a decision on the William 

G. Long Senior Center being permanently 

located in the Woodstock 

Library Building, pending analysis 

of available parking at the facility 

and will consider the project 

further once comprehensive parking 

plan is available; 

■have Woodstock receive federal 

Community Development Block 

Grant funds with Cherokee County, 

instead of having the city compete 

with other Georgia cities for 

these funds. Because the population 

of Cherokee County has exceeded 

200,000, the county automatically 

qualifies for Community 

Development Block Grant Funds, 

which are used to fund a wide 

range of community development 

activities. Cherokee municipalities 

can participate with the county, 

and automatically receive the 

funds, or opt-out and compete for 

the funds with other Georgia municipalities 

– which they would not 

then be guaranteed. Woodstock 

voted to participate with the county; 

■ approve amendment to water 

ban violations. Fines for second offense 

of water ban violations will 

remain at $500. However the first 

offense will warrant a warning instead 

of a $100 fine; 

■ approve amendments to the 

special events ordinance, exempting 

all non-profit and religious 

groups from paying $150 special 

events fee; 

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FROM PAGE 1 

Ahrens said, talking in round 

figures, there are 9,000-plus state 

road projects that total $50 billion 

planned right now. The state 

spends about $2 billion a year, he 

said. 

He said the Greater Atlanta 

Transportation Authority (GR- 

TA), Atlanta Regional Commission 

(ARC) planners, the Metropolitan 

Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority 

(MARTA) and the Georgia 

Department of Transportation 

(GDOT) have formulated a 

methodology to rank projects into 

tiers in regard to their relative importance 

and urgency. 

“Thursday, the GDOT gave a 

briefing to the ARC board, for the 

HIKE: Magnolia waiver extended 

FROM PAGE 10 

■ approve to extend the rent 

waiver granted to Magnolia 

Thomas Restaurant. Magnolia 

Thomas, which was severely damaged 

by fire six months ago, is 

housed in a building it leases from 

the city for $2,200 per month. The 

city has waived the restaurant’s 

rent for the past six months and 

will continue to waiver rent for another 

three months while Magnolia 

Thomas makes repairs; 

■ approve three easements to 

Noonday Creek Sewer Relief Project; 

■ table the decision to vote on the 

purchase of 60 acres from Robert 

Altenbeck to create Trickum Road 

Park until the next regular meeting, 

so that Moon can meet with 

the Kingsgate HOA. Kingsgate is 

located adjacent to the property. 

In other business, the council al- 

Real Estate Market 

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Some days, I just don’t get it. Here is 

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was listed 13 days ago: 

As I sit shaking 

my head 

No Photo Available 

in utter exasperation, 

my knee-jerk 

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the marketing reins. But, I will give her 

placed 

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cover photo. 

 

after this home made its impressive debut. 

In that time, we had the property 

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produced, the listing syndicated to about 

a trillion (okay 500 plus) on-line sites, 

and a print ad was run in this wonderful 

newspaper. And, these are just the Cliff 

notes. 

But maybe I should be blaming the 

seller. After all, it was the seller who selected 

this agent. While the agent certainly 

controls the marketing, it is the seller 

who is in control of the selection process. 

Unfortunately, we see these situations 

every day. It is beyond me how anyone 

would think their interests are well-served 

by this level of effort. They knew they 

had choices. They knew what marketing 

opportunities were available to them. In 

addition, they should know that listing 

a home is a partnership. One in which 

ongoing cooperation is required, one in 

which the agent does not operate within a 

vacuum but instead communicates clearly 

and often about the measures they are tak- 

 

the highest price. 

Maybe it was about friendship. Maybe it 

was about money. Or, on second thought, 

maybe it isn’t the seller’s fault at all. 

Perhaps the seller isn’t aware of how 

his home is being promoted. His computer 

could be in the shop. He might have 

caught the latest bug and is just now recovering. 

It could be that, well, you get 

the idea. But, I have to wonder. Didn’t 

he notice that no one with a camera has 

stopped by in the last two weeks? 

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ROADS: GDOT is expected to reveal funding priorities late this month 

fiscal year 2009, which has already 

started,” said Ahrens, who is a 

member of the ARC board’s executive 

committee and was at the 

meeting. “Right now, the metro 

area alone has $1 billion dollars in 

projects, and the DOT thinks they 

have about $900 million for the entire 

state.” 

Ahrens said that because of 

congressional balancing, a maximum 

$400 million of that $900 million 

would go to metro area projects. 

“More than half the projects 

will have to be cut,” Ahrens said, 

noting that there was “no way” 

the county was going to get funding 

for all its critical projects. 

so: 

■ was updated by Jeff Moon on a 

$4,375 fine the city received for 

49,000-gallon sewer spill on Aug. 22 

at the Pinehill Force Main. The 

spill occurred due to old pipes; 

■ was thanked by VFW President 

Charlie Tucker for participation 

in flag retirement program. A certificate 

of appreciation was presented 

to the city and to the mayor 

for their dedication to the program; 

■ proclaimed Sept. 14 – Sept 21 

Firefighters Appreciation Week. 

■ named Sept. 11 Day of Remembrance; 

■ honored Marybeth Stockdale, 

Betty Rice, Laurie Jackson, Rhonda 

Pezzello and Richard McLeod 

for their organization efforts in 

Woodstock Elementary’s Greenstock 

Day; 

“We could get half, we could get 

less than half, or we could get 

nothing,” he said. “They are ranking 

things in four tiers, and there 

won’t be enough money to fill tier 

one. Beach has told 

us we won’t know 

where our projects 

score until the end of 

September.” 

Ahrens said that, 

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their projects. 

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State Sen. Chip Rogers, R- Woodstock, 

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Beach and local officials 

was positive. 

“Everyone is in agreement on 

the major projects, and we wanted 

to get to know him,” Rogers said. 

Beach, who heads the North Fulton 

Chamber of Commerce, replaces 

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Rogers said a main issue was 

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Child Passenger Safety Week is 

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Emergency Services Capt. Chad 

Arp urges all parents to have their 

child’s safety seat inspected. 

“It’s the responsibility of every 

single parent and caregiver to 

make sure their children are safely 

restrained—every trip, every 

time,” said Arp, who is also the coordinator 

of Safe Kids Cherokee 

County. “We are urging everyone 

to get their child safety seats inspected. 

When it comes to the safety 

of a child, there is no room for 

mistakes.” 

As part of National Child Passenger 

Safety Week, public safety 

officials encourage parents to ensure 

their child’s safety seats are 

installed properly. 

The National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration research 

shows that 8,325 children younger 

than five years old have been saved 

by using properly installed safety 

restraints over the past 30 years. 

More than 400 lives of children under 

the age of five were saved in 

2006. 

Children of different ages, 

weights and heights require different 

safety seat measures. Arp 

suggests parents using the following 

guidelines to decide how their 

child should be properly restrained 

in a motor vehicle: 

■ Keep infants in a back seat, 

rear-facing safety seat as long as 

possible. Public safety officials 

and car seat manufacturers recommend 

keeping children in that 

type of seat until age 1 and 20 

pounds unless he or she reaches a 

height or weight that exceeds the 

limit for the particular seat, Arp 

said. 

■ Children who outgrow rearfacing 

seats, should be moved to a 

forward-facing seat, still in the 

back seat, until they reach the 

height or weight limit for the seat, 

as recommended by the seat’s 

manufacturer, which is usually 

age 4 or 40 to 80 pounds. 

■ Older children who outgrow 

their forward-facing seat should 

begin using booster seats in a back 

seat until the seat belt in the vehicle 

fits properly. Parents can tell 

when the seat belt fits properly 

when the lap belt lays across the 

child’s upper thighs and the shoulder 

belt rests on the shoulder or 

collarbone. This usually happens 

when the child is between 8 and 12 

years old and is about 4-feet, 9inches 

tall and weighs between 80 

and 100 pounds. 

Children should always sit in 

the back seat to minimize risk of 

injury from air bags. 

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for lung cancer survivors 

BY SARAH E. ALEXANDER 

sarahalexander@ledgernews.com 

For three years, Holly Springs 

Councilwoman Jacqueline 

Patrick has been a survivor of lung 

cancer. 

Now, she is hoping her lobbying 

efforts will help other lung cancer 

patients be survivors as well. 

Patrick, along with Lung Cancer 

Alliance representatives, recently 

met with Georgia Republican Sen. 

Johnny Isakson. She said representatives 

also recently met with 

Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby 

Chambliss. The Lung Cancer Alliance 

is a national nonprofit organization 

that advocates for lung 

cancer patients and early detection 

at the state and national levels. 

“The purpose in meeting with 

both of our senators was to educate 

them on where we are, where 

we’ve been, where we’re going and 

what we need from them,” Patrick 

said. 

Isakson stressed the importance 

of letting their elected officials 

know what issues are important to 

them. 

“It was a pleasure meeting with 

Jacqueline Patrick and the Lung 

Cancer Alliance-Georgia,” Isakson 

said. “Whether you are an individual 

or a group concerned about 

one issue or many issues, the importance 

of contacting your elected 

officials cannot be overstated. I 

need to know how to best represent 

my constituents on all issues, and 

learning firsthand about the challenges 

a particular business or segment 

of society faces is critically 

important to being an effective 

leader.” 

The group also has been meeting 

with the senators to gain support 

for House Bill 3187, which is the 

Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction 

Act of 2008. 

The proposed bill would establish, 

for the first time, a multiagency 

comprehensive program, 

which would specifically target 

lung cancer and focus on reducing 

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the mortality rate. 

“We’re still at a 15 percent survival 

rate,” Patrick said. “This reduction 

act is designed to increase 

lung cancer survivors, which will 

be largely due to early detection, 

whereby, we need to have funding.” 

The bill includes $75 million in 

federal funds for lung cancer research 

to increase the survival rate 

to 50 percent by the year 2015. The 

funds currently are authorized, 

Patrick said, adding the funds 

would help to implement 

an early detection 

and disease management 

program for 

all Americans, including 

military personnel 

through the 

Department of Defense 

and Veteran’s 

Affairs, who may be 

at high risk for lung cancer. 

“This is the first time ever that 

there has been a bill introduced in 

the Senate that would direct federal 

funds,” she said. “Now we need 

the funds appropriated by our senators 

and an accompanying bill introduced 

to Congress so that the research 

can be gathered to achieve 

the 2015 goal.” 

As a result of a car accident on 

Aug. 2, 2005, Patrick was taken to 

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lobes of her right lung were completely 

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THE Weekly Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams 

ACROSS 

1 Future tulips 

6 Recipe abbr. 

10 Mach+ jets 

14 Computer data 

format 

15 AC/DC power 

16 Fencing sword 

17 Just before 

deadline 

19 Hammer end 

20 Snappy one 

21 Ode sentiment 

23 Short theatrical 

offering 

26 Kept from 

developing 

27 Sawmill output 

28 Small spars 

29 Writer Nin 

30 Clean with a 

bill 

31 Very wide shoe 

34 Suffragist 

Carrie 

35 Fraternity 

letters 

36 1405 

37 Afore 

38 Squeaking 

sound 

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employees 

42 Paycheck 

recipient 

43 Sergio and 

Andy 

45 With bitterness 

46 Under control 

47 Legend 

automaker 

48 Stringed 

instrument 

49 No time for 

photos 

54 Ornamental 

case 

55 "Dies __" 

56 Day's march 

57 Poet Teasdale 

58 Ancient 

ointment 

59 Force units 

DOWN 

1 Dance in 

France 

2 John Dos 

Passos trilogy 

3 Letters before 

the W.S. 

4 Gradually 

5 Literary 

comparisons 

6 Dogma 

7 Bit of slander 

8 Touch tenderly 

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staffs 

10 Reciprocal of a 

cosine 

11 Blink 

12 Make fun of 

13 Worked the 

needle 

18 Roman way 

22 Downfall 

23 Location 

24 Of the moon 

25 Open mic night 

26 Give an 

address 

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30 People of equal 

status 

32 Infamous '50s 

flop 

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36 Archrival of 

Sherlock 

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Supreme Court 

since 1986 

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constellation 

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CHEROKEE RELIGION 

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typed and submitted to The Cherokee 

Ledger-News the Wednesday 

before publication date. Send 

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to editor@ledgernews.com. 

Please be sure to include the address 

of the event and a contact 

number. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

■ First Baptist Church of Canton, 1 

Mission Point, will hold a “Fall 

Ladies Night Out,” featuring Florence 

Littauer Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $20 and include dinner, 

speaker, and childcare (for children 

six weeks to 11). For more 

information, call (770) 479-5538. 

■ Sonfest 08 will be held Sept. 27 

from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Heritage 

Park in Canton. Artists include The 

Rickey Cole Band, Nate King and 

Cross Culture, New Life Worship 

Team, Rock Steady, and Ricardo 

Sanchez as the headliner. The festival 

will be from 4p.m. to 10 p.m. 

There will be a designated kids 

area, giveaways, inflatables and 

food. For more information, visit 

www.nlwccanton.com. 

FESTIVALS 

■ Towne Lake Community 

Church,132 North Medical Parkway, 

Woodstock, will hold a fall 

festival Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 

p.m. There will be games, prizes, 

silent auction, food, entertainment 

and room for game booths 

and vendors. Children can wear 

their costumes and enter a contest 

(nothing scary, please). For more 


■ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 

1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, 

will host its third annual Fall 

Fair Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Activities include a performance 

by Translucent, Jed the Clown, 

crafters, a pumpkin patch, a 

church bake sale, a silent auction 

and gift baskets on which to bid. 

For more information, call (770) 

924-7286. 

FUNDRAISERS 

■ Camp Gideon will hold “Knights 

Night Out,” a free fundraising 

event for men and boys, Oct. 11 at 

4 p.m. Activities include a football 

game, barbecue from Seven Thunders, 

speaker Troy Sadowski and a 

movie. All proceeds will go toward 

the camper scholarship program, 

benefitting underprivileged 

boys to attend Knights Camp. For 

more information, visit 

www.campgideon.com. 

■ Bascomb United Methodist 

Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel 

Road, Woodstock, will hold a craft 

fair Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Spaces are available for $25. For 

more information, contact Diane 

Williams at (770) 917-0119 or 

williams466581@bellsouth.net. 

■ Cherokee Baptist Church, 7770 

Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, is 

selling their church cookbook, 

“Abundant Blessings.” The cookbook 

costs $15 and has more than 

300 recipes from local cooks. Profits 

go to support church missions 

through the Lottie Moon Christmas 

Offering. The cookbooks can 

be purchased at Three Sisters, 

Moxies or at Cherokee Baptist 

Church. For more information, call 

(770) 704-7474 or (770) 720-3399. 

CLASSES/STUDY GROUPS 

■ Hickory Flat United Methodist 

Church, 4056 East Cherokee Dr., 

Canton, offers a preparatory 

course for the GED test. Classes 

are free to anyone over 18 and 

the class duration depends on the 

individual’s needs and skills. For 

more information about times 

and dates of classes, call Ronnie 

Holbert at (770) 345-7060. 

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS 

■ Moms in Touch is an interdenominational 

ministry made up of 

mothers who gather and pray for 

schools, the children and the 

teachers. For more information, 

call (770) 407-1665 or visit 

www.momsintouch.org. 

INTEREST GROUPS 

■ The Cherokee County Right To 

Life Chapter meets on the first 

Tuesday of each month at New 

Covenant Bible Church, 1095 Scott 

Road, Canton. 

PRESCHOOL 

■ Antioch Christian Church, 3595 

Sugar Pike Road, Canton, has 

openings for 2008-09 preschool 

for ages 6 months through age 4. 


475-8553. 

■ Allen Temple AME Church, 232 

Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, is 

now enrolling children ages 2 

through 5 for classes Mondays-Fridays 

from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For 

more information, call Lynn Waddy 

at (770) 926-6328. 

■ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 

1208 Rose Creek Drive, 

Woodstock, has openings for fall 

for 2- and 3-year-olds. For more 


■ Woodstock Day School is now enrolling 

children ages 16 months 

through kindergarten for the 

2008-09 school year. For more information, 

call (770) 926-8838. 

■ Woodstock United Methodist 

Preschool is enrolling children age 

18 months through pre-K for the 

2008-09 school year. For more information, 

call (678) 232-3131. 

■ Heritage Presbyterian Preschool, 

5323 Bells Ferry Road, is now enrolling 

for the 2008-09 school year. 

Classes are offered for children 

ages 2 through pre-K. For more information, 

call (770) 924-0268. 

■ Union Hill United Methodist 

Church Preschool, 2000 A. J. Land 

Road, Canton, is registering children 

ages 2-4 for 2008-09. For 

more information, call (678) 297- 

0550. 

■ Waleska UMC Preschool, located 

on the campus of Reinhardt College, 

is now enrolling preschoolers 

for 2008-09. A curriculum for 

2- and 3-year-olds is available. For 


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■ St. Michael the Archangel, 490 

Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, has 

openings in its preschool program 

for children ages 2-4. For more information, 

call (678) 213-1517. 

■ Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 

Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, is 

now registering children ages 18 

months through 5 years old for 

preschool. For more information, 

call (770) 928-2812. 

■ Woodstock Presbyterian Church 

Preschool, 345 Arnold Mill Road, is 

registering for the 2008-09 school 

year for children ages 2-4 years. 


926-4244. 

■ Mt. Zion Baptist Preschool in Canton 

has openings in its four-day 

program for fall 2008. For more 


■ Hopewell Preschool and Mother’s 

Morning Out program is currently 

enrolling children for fall 2008. 

Schedules available are Mondays- 

Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 

p.m. For more information, call 

(770) 345-0989.

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event and a contact number. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

■ The Service League of Cherokee 

County will hold the 24th annual 

Riverfest arts and crafts festival 

Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 

and Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 

p.m., at Boling Park in Canton. The 

juried show features more than 

200 arts and crafts exhibitors, entertainers, 

children's area activities 

and food. Admission is $5 for 

adults and free for children age 12 

and younger. For more information, 

call (770) 704-5991 or visit 

www.riverfest.org. 

■ The BridgeMill/Sixes Service 

League will hold its seventh annual 

wine tasting, “An International 

Affair,” Sept. 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 

10:30 p.m. at the Terrace at 

BridgeMill. There will be appetizers, 

door prizes, a raffle and a 

silent auction. For more information, 

e-mail alice.treece@comcast.net. 

FUNDRAISERS 

■ There will be a white elephant 

auction and silent auction for the 

William G. Long Senior Center in 

Woodstock Oct. 16 beginning at 

9:30 a.m. at the Woodstock Community 

Center, 108 Arnold Mill 

Road, Building C. White elephant 

auction begins at 10 a.m. and will 

feature a variety of new and used 

jewelry, books and furniture; the 

silent auction for gift baskets and 

gift certificates closes at 1 p.m. 

Lunch will be available from 11:30 

a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and admission 

is 50 cents for members and $1 for 

nonmembers. 

■ The Towne Lake Arts Center, 6576 

Commerce Parkway, Woodstock, 

will hold its TLAC Silent Auction to 

benefit the nonprofit theater Nov. 

8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will 

be food, music, dancing, karaoke, 

improv and door prizes. Tickets are 

$10 per person. For more information, 

call (678) 494-4251 or visit 

www.tlaclive.org. 

■ There will be a “Fear Factory” 

haunted house benefitting Georgia 

Canines for Independence 

(GCI), every Friday and Saturday in 

October at 7 p.m. Fridays and 6 

p.m. Saturdays at 650 Henderson 

Drive, Cartersville. GCI is an Acworth 

nonprofit that trains assistance 

dogs for children and adults 

with disabilities. Admission is $8 

per person in advance at 

www.fearfactoryga.com or $10 at 

the door. There will also be a kidfriendly 

matinee Nov. 2 from 2 

p.m. to 4 p.m. for children 8 and 

younger. For more information, 

call (404) 735-3647. 

■ The Etowah High School Boys 

Golf Team will hold a golf tournament 

fundraiser Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at 

Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. For 

more information, contact Scott 

Adams at (770) 403-3661 or 

scott@sjadams.com. 

■ There will be a golf tournament 

to benefit Waleska resident Clay 

Bible, who was injured at work, 

Oct. 22 at 9:30 p.m. at Callahan’s 

Golf Links, 4491 Reinhardt College 

Parkway. The fee is $100 per player. 


654-8699. 

■ The third annual Huntington’s 

Disease Car and Bike Show will be 

held Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 

the Kmart parking lot at 1750 Marietta 

Highway, Canton. There will 

be music, food, a DJ and door 

prizes. Pre-registration is $20 and 

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■ 

$25 the day of the show. For more 

information, call Brian at (770) 

548-9006. 

■ The Whole Nine Yarns, 105 East 

Main St, Suite 126 Woodstock, will 

hold its third annual Knit/Crochet- 

A-Thon for Breast Cancer Awareness 

Oct. 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Money raised will be given to Sisters 

of Support to provide a library 

of books on breast cancer, field 

trips and quilts for breast cancer 

patients. For more information, 

call Jenn Hanna at (678) 494-5242. 

■ The 13th Annual Towne Lake Optimist 

Club golf tournament will 

be held Sept. 24 at Bradshaw Farm 

to benefit local youth charities. For 

more information, contact Scott 

Adams at (770) 516-7747 or 

sjadams9@bellsouth.net. 

■ “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs,” benefitting 

the nonprofit animal rescue 

group Bear’s World, will take 

place Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at Latimer 

Hall, 109 Towne Lake Parkway, 

Woodstock. There will be a silent 

auction, a live auction, live bluegrass 

music, raffles, door prizes 

and barbecue. Tickets are $20 per 

person, $35 per couple and $10 

per child. For more information, 

call (770) 726-7153. 

■ The Optimist Club of Laurel 

Canyon is sponsoring a charity, 

four-person best ball scramble golf 

tournament Sept. 29 at Callahan’s 

Golf Links in Waleska. All proceeds 

will be used to benefit a 

number of Cherokee County children’s 

programs. Cost is $100 per 

person. There will be door prizes, 

food, beverages, goody bags and 

prizes for first and second place 

teams. Registration begins at 8:30 

a.m. For more information, call 

Mark Van De Water at (678) 493- 

3605 

■ ERA Sunrise Realty will hold its 

annual golf tournament to benefit 

the Muscular Dystrophy Association 

Oct. 16 at Bradshaw Farm 

Golf Club in Holly Springs. Shotgun 

start is at noon. 

■ Jyl Craven’s Hair Colour Studio, 

7970 Knox Bridge Highway, Canton, 

will hold a cut-a-thon to benefit 

Ansley’s Wish Fund Sept. 28 

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will 

also be a bake sale, a silent auction, 

children’s games and facepainting. 

Donations are tax-deductible 

and will benefit Ansley 

Bailey, the daughter of Canton police 

Cpl. Stacey Bailey, who requires 

medical care for autism. For 


5134. 

■ Arnold Mill Elementary School, 

710 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, 

will hold a Bizarre Bazaar Nov. 15 

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature 

crafts and other unusual 

items for sale. For more information, 

or to get an application to 

sell items, contact ame.thebizarrebazaar@gmail.com. 

■ Jocks and Jills, 147 Reinhardt College 

Parkway, Canton, is hosting a 

5K run/walk to benefit the Makea-Wish 

Foundation Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. 

Registration begins at 7 a.m. and 

the fee is $20 prior to Sept. 27 and 

$25 after Sept. 27. For more information, 

call (770) 314-2366. 

■ The ninth annual “Run for Erin” 

will be held Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. at 

Woodstock High School. All proceeds 

benefit the National MPS 

Society’s medical research fund. 

For more information, or to register, 

make a contribution, volunteer 

or donate prizes, contact Stacy 

Murphy Peters at (770) 928- 

0853 or smptrs@bellsouth.net. 

BLOOD DRIVES 

■ The following Red Cross blood 

■■■ 

drives are scheduled in Cherokee 

County: Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 7 

p.m. at Body Plex Woodstock, 

8811 Ga. 92; Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. 

to 7 p.m. at Woodstock Recreation 

Center-Community Room, 7545 

Main Street, Bldg. 200; Sept. 26 

from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Etowah 

High School, 6565 Putnam Ford 

Dr., Woodstock. 

REUNIONS 

■ The Cherokee High School class of 

1978 reunion will be held Oct. 4 at 

Lake Arrowhead Country Club. For 

more information, or to sign up, 

visit www.chs78.org. 

CLASSES 

■ Special Needs Awareness Parent 

Training Information and Training 

(SNAPIT), an informational sharing 

and training group targeting families 

of Special Needs children ages 

0-5, will meet Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. 

at the Cherokee Recreation and 

Parks Agency, 7545 Main Street, 

Building 200, Woodstock. The topic 

will be effective communications 

for navigating your child's 

services. For more information, or 

to RSVP attendance, call (770) 721- 

8503. 

GARDENING 

■ The Cherokee Master Gardeners 

will present the following free 

workshops at the Cherokee County 

Senior Center, 1001 Univeter 

Road, Canton: “Hellebores/Pansies/Winter 

Plants and Bulbs,” 

which will teach how to plan and 

build a garden that will flourish 

through winter and spring, will be 

held Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.; “Wreath 

Making from Nature’s Materials,” 

which will teach how to create 

holiday decor from natural materials 

in the landscape, will be held 

Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, 

call (770) 479-0418. 

SENIORS 

■ The Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/ 

S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement 

Together) meets the first 

Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. 

at the Cecil Pruett YMCA in Canton. 

The group involves seniors, 

sheriffs and local police to identify 

problem areas for seniors in the local 

community to develop and implement 

communitywide solutions. 

For more information, contact 

Stacy Bailey at (770) 720-4883 

or Stacy.Bailey@cantongeorgia.com. 

■ The AARP Chapter 2227 of Canton 

meets the second Wednesday 

of each month at 11:30 a.m. at 

Ryan’s Steak House on Ga. 5. For 


3499. 

■ The AARP Chapter of Woodstock 

meets the second Tuesday of each 

month at 11:15 a.m. at Woodstock 

Family Country Buffet, 9425 Ga. 

92, Woodstock. Everyone 50 and 

older is invited to attend. For 


9318. 

■ The Cherokee County Senior Citizens 

Center’s satellite group meets 

every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 

p.m. at Heritage Presbyterian 

Church, 5323 Bells Ferry Road, 

Woodstock. Everyone age 60 or 

older is invited to attend. For more 


BUSINESS/NETWORKING 

■ Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter 

of the American Business 

Women's Association will hold an 

afternoon tea Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. 

to 4 p.m. at ReMax Town & Country, 

2990 Eagle Drive, 101, Woodstock. 

There will be door prizes 

and an opportunity to network. 

For more information, call Lori at 

(770) 720-8207 or visit www.abwacecc.org. 

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Violations are divided into 

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milk must be returned and 

must not be served. All lights in 

dry storage must be shielded or 

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bulbs must have end caps. Floor 

must be repaired in kitchen area. 

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Wiping cloths must be 

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Dumpster must have a lid in good 

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must be kept covered to prevent 

contamination from condensation 

during defrost. Employees 

preparing food must wear approved 

hair restraints and must remove 

watches before working 

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prep coolers need to be replaced. 

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6124 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 


Current Score: 82-B 


Violations: All food and cakes must 

be obtained from an approved 

source (red velvet cake, etc., made 

at home). All food handlers must 

wear approved hair restraints. All 

wet and soiled cloths must be returned 

back to the sanitizer solution. 

Solution must be 200-400 

ppm of QUAT sanitizer. All chemicals 

must be properly stored away 

from and above food equipment 

or single-service items (chemicals 

by cake containers and lemon oil 

above coffee filters). Ice machine 

cover broken and must be repaired. 

Fan very dirty and must be 

cleaned. Dumpster side door must 

be closed. Mops must be properly 

stored while air-drying. Light must 

be shielded in freezer or cooler. 

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10314 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 




Violations: Barehand contact with 

pizza toppings is prohibited and 

use gloves or suitable utensil when 

handling ready-to-eat food items. 

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6122 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 



Previous Score: 82-B 

Violations: Wiping cloth sanitizer 

too low and must be 100 ppm of 

chlorine. All chemicals must be 

properly stored away from cloth 

linens and single-service items. Ice 

scoop handles must be stored out 

of the ice. All food scoops must be 

designed with a handle (tea). The 

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and it must be repaired. 

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keep animals from entering the 

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Violations: Must provide curbed 

cleaning facility (repeat). 

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Previous Score: 88-B 

Violations: All employee beverages 

must be in single-use cup with lid 

and straws and properly stored. 

Tea urns must be covered. Aprons 

must be clean to the sight and 

touch. Wiping cloths must be replaced 

and must be clean. Fruits 

and vegetables sink must be kept 

clean. All food containers must airdry 

before storage. Large spoon 

must be properly stored. Dumpster 

must have side doors closed and 

litter cleaned. 

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Violations: Raid bug spray is not 

EPA registered to be used in 

restaurants or stored in the facility. 

Dumpster must have side doors 

closed. Light must be shielded 

above pizza oven. 

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■ Air Force Airman Terrence S. 

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Antonio, Texas. During the six 

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and military 

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field training 

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He is the son of Sonny Belflower, 

of Cocoa, Fla., and Dee Corley, of 

Canton. Belflower is a 2007 graduate 

of Cocoa High School in 

Florida. 

■ Navy Seaman Apprentice 

Sylvia J. Pelletier, daughter of 

Joanne M. Webster, of Canton, 

and Matt H. Pelletier, of 

Greenville, S. C., recently 

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training at Recruit Training 

Command, Great Lakes, Ill. 

During the eight-week program, 

Pelletier completed a variety of 

training, which included first aid, 

firefighting, water safety and 

survival, and shipboard and aircraft 

safety. An emphasis was also 

placed on physical fitness. 

Pelletier is a 2006 graduate of 

Cherokee High School. 

■ Marine Corps Lance Cpl. 

Heather E. Cocco, daughter of 

Kelley Vincent of Woodstock 

and James Cocco of Cumming, 

recently received a Letter 

of Appreciation while assigned 

to Headquarters 

Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft 

Group 36, Marine Corps Air 

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Japan. Cocco significantly impacted 

security posture and defensive 

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■ Navy Seaman Lorell I. Davis, 

son of Yvonne L. Pulley, of 

Canton, recently completed 

U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit 

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Davis completed a variety of 

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placed on physical fitness. 

Davis is a 2003 graduate of Osborne 

High School in Marietta. 

■ Navy Seaman Camille B. 

Clyne, daughter of Rita H. 

Clyne, of Acworth, and 

Robert F. Clyne, Jr., of Lakeland, 

Fla., recently completed 

U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit 

Training Command, 

Great Lakes, Ill. During the 

eight-week program, Clyne completed 

a variety of training, 

which included first aid, firefighting, 

water safety and survival, 

and shipboard and aircraft safety. 

An emphasis was also placed on 

physical fitness. Clyne is a 1998 

graduate of Walton High School 

of Marietta and a 2005 graduate 

of Florida State University 

■ Air Force Airman Jonathan L. 

Costa has graduated from basic 

military training at Lackland 

Air Force Base, San Antonio, 

Texas. During the six weeks 

of training, the airman studied 

the Air Force mission, organization, 

and military customs and 

courtesies; performed drill and 

ceremony marches, and received 

physical training, rifle Marksmanship, 

field training exercises, and 

special training in human relations. 

In addition, airmen who 

complete basic training earn 

credits toward an associate in ap- 

■■■ 

plied science degree through the 

Community College of the Air 

Force. Costa is the son of Gary 

Costa of Ball Ground and a 2006 

graduate of Cherokee High 

School. 

■ Charles A. Bass , Jr., of Canton, 

Dean E. Dreher and Drake 

J. Meyer, both of Woodstock, 

were among 200 teens who 

graduated from the National 

Guard-sponsored Youth Challenge 

Academy (YCA) at Fort 

Gordon Aug. 23. Georgia's YCA 

is a 22-week voluntary residential 

youth program for teenagers age 

16-18 who have dropped out of 

high school. The military-styled 

program provides teens with the 

opportunity to complete basic academic 

courses leading to a high 

school diploma or GED. The voluntary 

program also provides 

teens with valuable life skills 

training emphasizing academic, 

physical fitness and personal discipline 

and responsibility. 

■ Navy Seaman Recruit Emmerson 

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L. Snook, of Acworth, and 

Craig A. Miller, of Toledo, 

Ohio, recently completed U.S. 

Navy basic training at Recruit 

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CROCHETING 

■ North Georgia’s crochet group, 

“The Chain Gang,” will meet Oct. 

7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. 

Catherine’s Church on Ben King 

Road in Kennesaw. The group will 

be joining together our many 

squares we have made to make 

lapghans to donate to a local charity. 

(Please bring a yarn needle and 

your current work in progress.) For 

more information, contact Gina 

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THE ARTS 

■ FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main 

St., #138, Woodstock, will host the 

following events: Patti Callahan- 

Henry, author of “The Art of Keeping 

Secrets” and “Between the 

Tides,” will speak and signs books 

Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.; Elizabeth 

Dulemba, illustrator of “Paco and 

the Giant Chile Plant,” will read 

and sign copies of the bilingual 

children's book Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. 

■ The Georgia Art Exchange meets 

every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

at 8295 Ga. 92, Suite B, Woodstock, 

for informal/social sessions 

aimed at developing future Georgia 

Art promotions. All are welcome. 

For more information, call 

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(770) 882-5911. 

■ The Christian Authors Guild will 

hold its 2008 “Catch the Wave” 

writers conference Sept. 26, from 

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sept. 

27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Prayer 

and Praise Christian Fellowship, 

6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. 

Featured speakers are Vonda Skelton 

and Bobbie Christmas. For 

more information, contact 

info@christianauthorsguild.org or 

call (770) 975-9158. 

AL-ANON 

■ Here are times and locations of local 

Al-Anon meetings: Mondays at 

Heritage Presbyterian Church, 

5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, 

from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (770) 

403-5776; Tuesdays and Thursdays 

at Hillside United Methodist 

Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, 

at 7 p.m. in room 2108. (770) 

517-3028 or (770) 592-1473; Tuesdays, 

8 p.m. at St. Clements Episcopal 

Church, 2707 Ridge Road, 

Canton. (770) 516-3502. 

ALATEEN 

■ A local Alateen group meets Tuesdays 

at 7 p.m. at Hillside Methodist 

Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, 

in room 2202. For more information, 

call (770) 845-1282. 

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■ A young people’s Alcoholics 

Anonymous group meets every 

Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 123 

at First United Methodist Church 

of Canton, 930 Lower Scott Mill 

Road. 

■ “Friendship-In-Step” group meets 

Mondays through Saturdays at 

9:30 a.m. at First United Methodist 

Church on Lower Scott Mill Road 

in Canton. 

■ “The Road Home” group meets 

at 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at 

Antioch Christian Church, 3995 

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6961. 

■ “On the Rocks” group meets 

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Highway, Ball Ground. 

■ “Cherokee Choices” group meets 

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 

at 8 p.m. at Waleska First Baptist 

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■ “Canton Group” meets at 8 p.m. 

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479-8504. 

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Monday at El Faro, 185 Crisler St., 

Canton, at 8 p.m. (Spanish). 

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SPORTS EDITOR: TODD CALLAHAN | 770-928-0706 x214 FAX: 770-928-3152 SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 

Eagles stay unbeaten 

TODD CALLAHAN LEDGER-NEWS 

Woodstock’s Holly Mitchell, right, prepares to 

block a shot, as Courtney O’Brien sets the ball over 

the net during Saturday’s Georgia Challenge. 

Lady Chiefs fall 

in semifinals 

Etowah captures 

silver division title 

BY TODD CALLAHAN 

sports@ledgernews.com 

Sequoyah won its 

pool, but ran into Region 

7-AAAA nemesis 

Northwest Whitfield in 

the semifinals of gold 

division during Saturday’s 

Georgia Challenge 

Volleyball tournament. 

Northwest Whitfield, 

which defeated the Lady 

Chiefs in two games 

in a region match on 

Sept. 10, defeated Sequoyah 

(15-7) 25-21 in 

the opening game and 

erased four game 

points before eliminating 

the Lady Chiefs 

with a 28-26 victory in 

the second game. 

The Lady Bruins advanced 

to the finals 

where they were beaten 

25-17, 25-14 by 

Northview, which is 

ranked third in the 

state in Class AAAAA. 

“Northwest is just 

better than we are right 

now. They proved that 

the other night,” said 

Sequoyah head coach 

Kelly Audia, whose 

club went 3-1 over the 

weekend. “We are getting 

better every time 

we step on the floor.” 

Winning the silver division 

was Etowah. 

The Lady Eagles, 

whose lone loss was to 

Northwest Whitfield in 

pool play, went 4-1 in 

the tournament. They 

rallied to beat Jonesboro 

15-25, 25-23, 25-20 

and knocked off 

Grayson 25-16, 25-17. 

After Northwest defeated 

Etowah 25-23, 25- 

17 to win the pool, 

Etowah rallied to beat 

Ringgold 16-25, 25-20, 

25-18 in the semifinals 

of the silver division 

SEE CHIEFS, PAGE 22 

Woodstock’s 

Jessica 

Carroll returns 

a serve during 

Saturday’s 

game against 

Sequoyah. The 

Lady Chiefs 

rallied to beat 

the Lady 

Wolverines in 

three games to 

win their pool. 

■ 

TODD CALLAHAN 

LEDGER-NEWS 

BY BRANDON MICHEA 

For the Cherokee Ledger-News 

KENNESAW – Blowout? Not quite. 

But after defeating Kennesaw Mountain 

each of the past two seasons by a 

combined five points, the Etowah Eagles 

made a third straight victory over 

the Mustangs look a little easier, escaping 

with a 21-12 win Friday night in 

Kennesaw. 

“It wasn’t a cushion,” coach Bill 

Stewart said of his Eagles nine-point 

edge. “But this is just how it is against 

(Kennesaw Mountain). Every time 

we’ve played them it’s been an absolute, 

down to the fourth quarter, last 

minute kind of deal, and we knew 

that’s what was going to happen (Friday).” 

After an Etowah special teams miscue 

set up KMHS for its lone offensive 

score and cut the Eagles (3-0 overall, 2- 

1 Region 5AAAAA) lead to 14-12 late in 

the third quarter, the Etowah offense 

responded by mounting a 15-play, 80yard 

drive that finished with a James 

Harris to Joey Gilkey seven-yard scoring 

strike to cap the Eagles’ victory. 

The pass to Gilkey, who was wideopen 

in the back of the end zone, was 

set up perfectly by the previous 14 

plays – all runs, including 11 by Boykin 

for 47 yards. 

For the third straight game, Boykin 

led Etowah with 159 yards on 24 carries, 

including a 73-yard touchdown 

run to open the third quarter. Harris, 

Ishmael White and Max Thomas combined 

for another 55 yards on the 

ground. 

“I felt like this was more of what we 

could do (offensively),” said Stewart, 

whose offense struggled in a week two 

win over McEachern and managed just 

59 yards in the first half against the 

Mustangs. “The offense just wasn’t 

clicking in the first half, but we finally 

got something rolling in the second.” 

The Etowah defense, meanwhile, 

held a potent Mustangs (2-1, 1-1) rushing 

attack to a mere 18 yards with 

BRANDON MICHEA LEDGER-NEWS 

Etowah defensive back Jordan Padgett (6) and linebacker Ishmael White put pressure 

on Kennesaw Mountain quarterback T.J. Eifert in the first half of last Friday’s 

21-12 Etowah victory. 

KMHS gaining a yard or less on 18 of 

its 25 carries, including having quarterback 

T.J. Eifert sacked four times 

for -36 yards – an effort Eagles senior 

defensive back Jordan Padgett needs 

little effort crediting the reasons for its 

success. 

“Intensity and relentlessness to the 

ball,” he said. “We play as one. We’re 

like a family out there on defense.” 

Trailing 6-0 at intermission, Etowah 

grabbed the lead just two plays into the 

third, when the Mustangs defense bit 

on Harris’ option right move while 

Boykin broke through the left side of 

the line for his 73-yard score. 

Another heartbreak for Grizzlies 



Creekview is gaining respect, but it is not translating in 

the win column. 

The Grizzlies earned respect from their backyard rival Sequoyah 

two weeks ago in the double overtime and earned respect 

in 7-AAA Friday in their home-opener against preseason 

region favorite Flowery Branch. 

However, Creekview remained winless in its first season 

playing a varsity region schedule, as the Grizzlies suffered 

a 20-18 loss at the Grizzly Den to the Falcons (2-1). The Grizzlies 

(0-2) have lost their first two games by a combined three 

points. 

“Creekview’s got a good football team, and they’re going 

to win a lot of games this year,” Flowery Branch head coach 

Lee Shaw said. “I know they’ve been in two tough ones the 

last two weeks, but they are coached up well, and their kids 

play hard.” 

Like the season-opener, mistakes on special teams proved 

the difference. 

The Grizzlies opened the game by giving up a 76-yard kickoff 

return to Flowery Branch’s Greg Palmer for a touchdown. 

They answered with a long kickoff return by Jon Husband 

to get into Falcons’ territory. Creekview scored on a 1yard 

plunge by Collins Wold, but the extra point attempt 

struck the left upright and secured a 7-6 lead for the Falcons. 

The Grizzlies remained behind the Falcons until the 1:57 

mark of the fourth quarter when Creekview took advantage 

of a Connor Shaw fumble and scored on a 1-yard touchdown 

plunge by Chase Wideman on fourth-and-goal. Wideman finished 

with two touchdowns and 55 yards rushing on 14 carries. 

Creekview led 18-17 after an incomplete pass on the 2-point 

conversion, but the ensuing kickoff went out of bounds at 

the Flowery Branch 40-yard line. 

With a short field, Shaw led the offense on the game-winning 

drive. The junior quarterback carried the ball twice for 

15 yards and completed four of six pass attempts before 

SEE EAGLES, PAGE 22 


Creekview’s Josh Reyes fights for yardage, as Flowery Branch 

linebacker Michael Young tries to make the tackle in Friday’s 

game at the Grizzly Den. The Grizzlies lost, 20-18. 

sophomore Will Monday booted a 20-yard field goal with 27 

seconds left for a 20-18 lead. 

SEE GRIZZLIES, PAGE 23

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 SPORTS THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS 21 



Lady Warriors’ win streak 

snapped by East Paulding 

Having thrown four straight shutouts during the 

Shaw tournament, sixth-ranked Cherokee continued 

its scoreless streak closer to home, as the Lady 

Warriors blanked Woodstock 3-0 on Sept. 9 for the 

team’s eighth straight win. 

The Lady Warriors, led by the pitching of senior 

Abbey Meixel, who struck out 18 and allowed just 

two hits against Woodstock, had not allowed since 

South Cobb scored a run on Sept. 3 and had recorded 

five consecutive shutouts before the streak ended 

Thursday’s against East Paulding. 

The Lady Raiders, who were swept by the Lady 

Warriors the last two years when they were both in 

5-AAAA, held Cherokee scoreless for nine innings 

and pushed across the winning run in their bottom 

half of the ninth for a 1-0 victory. 

Cherokee, which fell into a tie with North Cobb 

for second place in 5-AAAAA, had outscored the opposition 

41-1 during its eight-game winning streak, 

which began on Aug. 20. 

“Abbey is just amazing right now,” said Cherokee 

head coach Tonya Carlisle, whose ace pitcher has 

struck out 46 in her last 24 innings of work at Woodstock 

on Sept 9. “As a coach, it just makes your job 

easy.” 

Meixel’s pitching also made it easy for the defense. 

Woodstock managed to put just five balls in 

play. Two were singles by senior Betsy Lawson. Breonna 

Moore popped up to center field, and freshmen 

Andrea Fernandez and Hayley McCoy, who had 

played in the JV game earlier, also connected with a 

Meixel pitch. 

Fernandez grounded out to second base, and Mc- 

Coy ended the fourth inning with a sharply hit ball 

that Cherokee first baseman Ashley Moss was able 

to field and step on the base for the out. 

The only time Woodstock got runners on base was 

a hit batter and Lawson’s two singles that prevented 

a no-hitter. 

“I have a lot of young kids, who might have been 

intimidated, but they put the bat on the ball,” Woodstock 

head coach Kortney Dempsey said. “I had one 

senior step up and go 2-for-3, but I need more people 

stepping up.” 

One player stepping up for Dempsey was starting 

pitcher Mattie Dotson, who had a solid performance 

in taking the loss. The sophomore scattered 

nine hits but allowed just one earned run. She also 

pitched out of jams to keep the Lady Wolverines in 

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Cherokee senior ace Abbey Meixel struck out 18 in firing 

a two-hit shutout on Sept. 9 against Woodstock. 

The Lady Warriors won, 3-0 

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With Cherokee leading 2-0 in the third inning, 

Sharon Swanson, who went 2-for-3, doubled, and 

Meixel hit a single behind third base. With one out 

and runners on the corners, Dotson got Jerrah Baker 

to fly out to third base. Moss, who went 2-for-3 

with a run scored, flied out to left field to end the 

threat. 

In the sixth inning, Moss and Macey Phillips hit 

back-to-back singles, but Dotson got out of the jam 

by striking out Janie Rainey and getting Samantha 

Young to ground out to first base. 

However, the Lady Wolverines were unable to figure 

out Meixel’s pitching, and her rise ball proved 

to be the difference. 

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EAGLES: Defense shuts down Kennesaw Mountain 

FROM PAGE 20 

The Eagles’ defense struck 

next. 

With KMHS starting on its own 

41 yard line following a 17-yard 

kick return by Christian Lewis, 

Eifert released a pass attempt on 

first down, only to find an 

Etowah defensive back on the 

other end – senior Jordan Padgett, 

who returned the interception 

48 yards for his second picksix 

of the season and a 14-6 Eagles’ 

advantage. 

“We were just trying to keep 

them out of the end zone like we 

had done all night,” Padgett said. 

“Their guy ran his route, and I 

just happened to be at the right 

place at the right time… when I 

caught (the interception), I just 

saw the green grass in front of 

me.” 

But while the momentum was 

heavily in Etowah’s favor, the 

tides turned late in the third 

quarter when a Mustangs’ defensive 

stop and a high punt snap led 

to a 38-yard loss for the Eagles, 

giving KMHS possession on the 

Etowah 17. 

One snap later, Mustangs sophomore 

Diamond Stewart scampered 

17 yards to the end zone, 

but a failed two-point conversion 

left KMHS trailing 14-12. 

That left the door open for 

Etowah to build a two-score advantage, 

when Harris recorded 

his second touchdown pass of 

the season. 

On the ensuing drive, the Eagles 

defense sealed the deal, as 

senior defensive linemen Blake 

Pearce and Tyler Thomas each 

pressured Eifert in the backfield 

to force back-to-back incomplete 

passes. White then dropped the 

KMHS signal caller for a nineyard 

loss, forcing the Mustangs 

into a long fourth down attempt 

that they could not covert. 

“This may have been the one of 

the best defensive line games 

that we’ve played,” Stewart said. 

“Actually, I would say it is. Our 

guys up front came in here and 

did their thing.” 

Next up for Etowah is a return 

home to host Cherokee (0-2, 0-1), 

Friday at 7:30 p.m. 

Etowah 21, Kennesaw Mountain 12 

EHS 0 0 14 7 -- 21 

KMHS 0 6 6 0 -- 12 

Scoring Summary 

Second Quarter 

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Third Quarter 

EHS: Ryan Boykin 73 run (Kyle Riordan kick), 

11:10 

EHS: Jordan Padgett 48 interception return (Riordan 

kick), 10:54 

KMHS: Diamond Stewart 17 run (pass failed), 1:35 

Fourth Quarter 

EHS: Joey Gilkey 7 pass from James Harris (Riordan 

kick), 5:50 

Team Statistics 

EHS KMHS 

66 Plays 51 

11 First Downs 9 

176 Rushing Yards 18 

31 Passing Yards 114 

4/13 Comp/Attempts 11/22 

1 Interceptions 2 

0/0 Fumbles/Lost 0/0 

6/40 Penalties/Yards 8/80 

5/34.0 Punts/Average 3/40.7 

Individual Statistics 

RUSHING: Etowah – Ryan Boykin 24-159 (TD), 

Max Thomas 7-22, James Harris 12-21 Ishmael 

White 4-12, Taylor Majors 1-(-38). KMHS – Diamond 

Stewart 8-24 (TD), Justin Farmer 3-15, Clayton 

Whitlock 8-2, Devon Jones 1-0, T.J. Eifert 5-(- 

23). 

PASSING: Etowah – Harris 4-13-1 31. KMHS – 

Eifert 11-22-2 114. 

RECEIVING: Etowah – Majors 1-13, Chris Dumesnil 

2-11, Joey Gilkey 1-7 (TD). KMHS – Christian 

Lewis 5-46, Stewart 1-35, Whitlock 2-19, Farmer 2- 

10, Tyreece Johnson 1-4. 

FROM PAGE 21 

Alyssa Merendo. She battled 

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Meixel struck out the first two 

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While Meixel was dominating 

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Natalie Rhodes walked to lead 

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CHIEFS: EHS goes 4-1 in tourney 

FROM PAGE 20 

and defeated Sprayberry in the 

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Etowah won the opening game 

against the Lady Yellow Jackets 

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Game 2. Etowah won the title 

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Creekview went 2-2, including 

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kee in pool play. The Lady Grizzlies 

lost to Sprayberry in the 

semifinals of the silver bracket. 

Cherokee went 1-3, beating 

Rockmart in three games. Woodstock 

also went 1-3, beating 

Roswell in pool play. 

Having moved freshman Court- 

SEE CHIEFS, PAGE 23 

STREAK: CHS falls out of first 

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Rhodes scored on a sacrifice fly 

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In the second inning, Moss led 

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Another defensive miscue resulted 

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and two outs, Baker hit a foul 

ball behind the plate that was 

dropped. With new life, Baker 

slapped a single into right field, 

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FROM PAGE 20 

CHIEFS: Freshmen growing up for Sequoyah 

ney O’Brien to setter and freshmen 

Carley Roberts and Brittnee 

Jones rotating in at middle blocker, 

the Lady Chiefs had a different 

look, and it paid off in pool play. 

Led by Tori O’Brien, who had a 

combined 37 kills and 43 digs in 

the four matches, Sequoyah defeated 

Roswell 25-17, 25-21 and 

edged Ringgold (ranked fifth in 

AAA) 27-25, 25-22. 

The Lady Chiefs had to rally to 

The Grizzlies had a chance to 

get the ball back, but Billy 

Thompson’s squib kick struck a 

Creekview player. Thompson recovered 

the kick and clinched the 

victory. 

“We just kicked it hard and didn’t 

mean to hit that guy. It just 

sort of happened,” Coach Shaw 

said. “We had seen a little bit of 

film, but we knew they had some 

good football players. I knew they 

were going to play hard after 

what they did with Sequoyah. We 

played a very good football team 

and won a good game [Friday].” 

Despite the miscues on special 

teams, the Grizzlies had chances 

to put points on the board. They 

got inside the Flowery Branch 20yard 

line twice. Each time they 

came away with no points. 

The first trip to the red zone 

came just before halftime when 

the Grizzlies were trailing 17-12. 

Sparked by the rushing of 

Michael Ay, who led the team 

with 86 yards on 15 carries, and a 

32-yard pass from Wold to Justin 

Wright, Creekview moved the 

ball swiftly down the field and got 

to the 16-yard line. 

After consecutive incomplete 

passes setup a fourth-and-1, 

Flowery Branch dropped Ay for a 

1-yard loss with 20.4 seconds left 

in the first half. 

Another Grizzlies’ drive ended 

when Ay was stuffed on a fourthand-3 

play late in the third quarter 

that ended a drive just outside 

the 30-yard line. 

However, Creekview’s best 

chance of scoring was setup by a 

standout play on special teams. 

defeat Woodstock, losing the first 

game 25-22 and winning the next 

two, 25-19, 25-20. 

Against Northwest, Morgan 

Downie led with 11 kills and Tori 

O’Brien added eight kills. Outside 

hitter Sydney Yeomans had 

12 digs, and Courtney O’Brien 

had eight of her tournamenthigh 

51 assists, but it was not 

enough to overcome a sluggish 

start against the Lady Bruins. 

Forced to punt from its own 23yard 

line midway through the 

fourth quarter, Monday’s punt 

was blocked by Josh Reyes. The 

Creekview senior managed to 

fall on the ball, and the Grizzlies 

were 13 yards away from the end 

zone. 

After a run play was stopped at 

the line of scrimmage, Wold tried 

to hit Reyes up the middle on a 

post play, but Palmer was there 

and nearly picked off the pass. 

On third-and-10, Reyes gained 5 

yards, but on fourth down, a lateral 

to Reyes was short of the 

first. Creekview had to turn the 

ball over at the Flowery Branch 8yard 

line with 6:13 left. 

“They’ve got two guys who are 

division-I prospects [Izaan Cross 

and Daniel Drummond] that are 

the two defensive ends that are 

getting several offers, and they 

were a tough physical team,” said 

Creekview head coach Al Morrell, 

whose club travels to West 

Forsyth on Friday. “Our boys 

played their butts off. We just had 

some kicking mistakes once 

again. We gave up a touchdown 

on the opening kickoff. That in itself 

could have been the difference 

in the football game.” 

FLOWERY BRANCH 20, CREEKVIEW 18 

Sept. 12, 2008 

Grizzly Den 

FB 10 7 0 3 – 20 

Cre 6 6 0 6 – 18 

SCORING SUMMARY 

FIRST QUARTER 

FB – Greg Palmer 76 kickoff return (Will Monday 

kick), 11:47 

C – Collins Wold 1 run (kick failed), 9:40 

■■■ 

Northwest scored five of the 

first six points and went on a sixpoint 

run behind the serving of 

Christy Robinson to break the 

game open. 

In the second game, Sequoyah 

had four chances to force a deciding 

game, but Robinson and Mc- 

Curty were strong up front and 

erased the game-points. McCurty 

ended the game with a block for a 

28-26 win. 

GRIZZLIES: Special teams hurt Creekview 

FB – FG Monday 33, 6:32 

SECOND QUARTER 

FB – Daniel Drummond 27 run (Monday kick), 

9:25 

C – Chase Wideman 4 run (pass failed), 5:07 

FOURTH QUARTER 

C – Wideman 1 run (pass failed), 1:57 

FB – FG Monday 20, 31.1 

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FB Cre 

14 First Downs 14 

40-149 Rushing Att/Yds 47-170 

72 Passing 128 

11-19-0 Comp/Att/Int 8-19-1 

2-2 Fumbles/Lost 2-1 

8-65 Penalties/Yds 1-5 

5-27.2 Punts/Avg 2-24 

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Reinhardt College volleyball 

player Kathy Thornton, a 5foot-11 

senior middle blocker 

who as a former volleyball and 

basketball standout from Woodstock 

High has been named the 

Southern States Athletic Conference 

Player of the Week for 

her play from Sept. 1-7. 

It marks the second time during 

her career that she has received 

the honor. 

In five matches last week, 

Thornton had 59 kills, 52 digs, 21 

solo blocks and seven block assists 

in 17 sets. Among the top 10 

nationally in the NAIA in blocks 

per game, Thornton led Reinhardt 

to a 3-2 record for the 

ON CAMPUS NEWS & NOTES 

■ 

Former Lady Wolverine earns 

conference player of week honors ROME – In the first major cross 

country meet of the season, the 

■ BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: All 5-8 grade athletes 

that live within the Woodstock school district 

are invited to tryout for The JWBA, a highly competitive 

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to participate in high school basketball at Woodstock. 

JWBA teams will compete in the 

week. 

Thornton added to her total in 

Reinhardt’s home-opener 

against Brenau on Sept. 9. 

Thornton had eight kills, and 

former Woodstock teammate 

Michelle Tesina had a teamhigh 

10 kills, as the Lady Eagles 

defeated the Golden Tigers, 25- 

16, 25-15, 25-19. 

■ ON THE RUN: Off the 

strength of its runner-up finish 

at the pre-Peach Belt Conference 

meet, Augusta State improved to 

second in the Southeast Region, 

according to the first USTFCC- 

CA regular-season poll released 

on Tuesday, Sept. 9. 

ASU, ranked fourth in the re- 

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gion’s preseason poll, jumped 

two spots after five Jaguar runners 

finished among the top 12 

in Milledgeville, in the pre-conference 

meet hosted by Georgia 

College & State on Saturday, 

Sept. 6. 

Senior Jenafer Forward, 

who went to Cherokee High, 

paced ASU with a fourth-place 

finish and a time of 19:26. Four 

other runners turned in solid efforts, 

including freshmen Celia 

Kresser (seventh – 19:48) and 

Savannah Sutton (eighth – 

19:54). Juniors Kara Kreutzer 

and Sophie Baconnet were 11th 

and 12th, respectively, with 

times of 20:10 and 20:24. 

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addition to selected holiday tournaments. Tryouts 

will be held at Woodstock High school, beginning 

the weekend of Oct. 4-5. For more information, 

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Creekview impressive 

in cross country opener 

Creekview girls finished third, 

and the Grizzlies also cracked the 

top 10 at the Clara Bowl held at 

Berry College. 

The top individual time was by 

Alex Merrell, who finished the 5kilometer 

race with a time of 16 

minutes, 42 seconds. The 2007 

Cherokee Ledger-News Male 

Cross Country Runner of the 

Year finished 13th in the 

AAAA/AAAAA division and 

helped Etowah finish 14th as a 

team. 

Leading the Lady Grizzlies to a 

third-place finish in the A-AAA 

division was Cori Dulmage, who 

finished eighth in the small 

school race with a time of 20:52. 

Lindsey Taylor and Rachel Dorris 

finished 18th and 19th respectively, 

and Erin Vaughn finished 

38th. Senior Katie Barnes rounded 

out the team scoring with a 

41st-place finish. 

Finishing first was Pickens 

High’s Sarah Turner, who finished 

with a time of 19:46. 

As a team, Creekview finished 

with 124 points. Blessed Trinity 

won the small school race with 80 

points, and Our Lady of Mercy 

was runner-up with 101 points. 

In the boys race, the Grizzlies, 

who finished 10th with 286 

points, were led by Justin 

Whitaker’s 33rd-place finish. 

Whitaker recorded a time of 

18:10. Teammate Brandt Pope 

was five seconds behind Whitaker’s 

pace and finished in 39th 

place. Rounding out the team 

score were: Kenneth Hoehn, who 

finished 47th with a time of 18:27; 

Michael Thompson, who placed 

73rd with a time of 19:11, and 

Loren Teachey, who cracked the 

top 100. Teachey recorded a time 

of 19:45 and placed 94th. 

Winning the small school division 

was Westminster with 60 

points. The War Eagles edged Eagles 

Landing by seven points. 

Winning the race was Pickens’ 

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Brook with 134 points. The Eagles 

finished 14th with 468 points. 

Woodstock, led by Clayton Sexton’s 

92nd-place finish, was 28th 

in the team standings with 786 

points. Sexton recorded a time of 

18:02. Teammate Brett Carter finished 

with a time of 18:15. 

Cherokee was paced by Travis 

Pope, who finished 45th with a 

time of 17:33. The Warriors finished 

43rd with 1,357 points. 

Of the Region 5-AAAAA teams 

at the meet, Etowah finished 

third behind Harrison, which 

finished 12th, and Marietta. The 

Blue Devils finished second and 

finished eight points behind 

Mountain Brook. 

North Cobb was the fourth Region 

5-AAAAA team to finish and 

was four points ahead of Woodstock. 

In addition to Merrell, 

Etowah’s Adam Chapman finished 

33rd with a time of 17:24. 

Nick Wagner (18:23), Eric Turcot 

(18:30) and Avery Pitts (18:32) 

rounded out the team scores. 

For the Lady Eagles, who finished 

ninth with 339 points, Emily 

McNutt was the top finisher. 

She recorded a time of 20:29 and 

finished 21st. Alison Wald finished 

42nd with a time of 21:09, 

and Booke Smith was 68th with a 

time of 21:30. Leah Hixon was 

five seconds off Smith’s pace and 

finished in 74th place. Kelsey 

Hayes finished with a time of 

22:30 to round out the team score. 

Cherokee finished 38th with 

1,171 points, and Woodstock finished 

44th with1,343 points. Leading 

the Lady Warriors was April 

Pope, who finished 164th with a 

time of 22:55. Alex Musselman 

paced the Lady Wolverines with a 

180th-place finish. Musselman 

recorded a time of 23:10. 

Etowah was the top team from 

5-AAAAA to finish. Marietta was 

12th, and Harrison was 17th. 

■ At the Carrollton Invitational, 

Etowah’s girls finished fifth in 

the championship division, and 

the boys finished eighth on Saturday. 

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Lady Griz dominating new region 



Teams and fans of Region 7- 

AAA are beginning to learn 

about the Creekview softball 

team do not like what they are 

seeing. 

After fans grumble about the 

drive to the school on Owens 

Store Road, they quickly start 

grumbling about the game, as the 

sixth-ranked Lady Grizzlies are 

undefeated in their first seven 

games in their new region. 

North Hall was the last to 

grumble about Creekview, as the 

Lady Grizzlies (16-4 overall, 7-0 in 

7-AAA) shut out the Lady Trojans 

4-0 Thursday behind the pitching 

of sophomore Haley Brannon. It 

was the 10th shutout this season 

by either Brannon or senior ace 

pitcher Kate Gorzyca. Eight of 

those shutouts have been against 

region opponents. 

“Both our pitchers – Halley and 

Kate – are just like give me the 

ball and leave me alone,” 

Creekview head coach Mike Nayman 

said. “I will get myself into 

jams at times, but I will work out 

of it.” 

Brannon did just that against 

the Lady Trojans, who stranded 

eight runners on base. 

Although North Hall, which 

had lost three of its last five heading 

into this week’s North Hall 

Fall Classic, were not hitting the 

ball frequently, the Lady Trojans 

were patient at the plate. Brannon 

walked six, but she managed 

to get out of trouble. 

She walked two of the first 

three batters she faced but got 

Brittany Smith to fly out to third 

base and struck out Chelsea 

Clever to end the inning. 

In the third inning, Brannon issued 

back-to-back walks with one 

out, but the sophomore struck 

out Smith and Clever to end the 

threat. Brannon finished with 10 

strikeouts. 

“Halley is always around the 

strike zone,” Nayman said. 

“When she misses, she misses 

with pretty good pitches. Before 

you know it, she might throw seven 

pitches in an at-bat, and throw 

five pretty good pitches. All of a 

sudden, she is deep in the count, 

and if a hitter is disciplined 

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Creekview third baseman Charlsie 

Lemons went 3-for-4 with a run 

scored and an RBI Thursday 

against North Hall. 

enough, then the hitter wins that 

battle. … Now she is still refining 

her pitching enough to where she 

is going to miss some and give hitters 

a chance and the good hitters 

are going to be able to capitalize, 

but she just gets after it, and she 

will challenge hitters.” 

Sparking the offense for the Lady 

Grizzlies was senior Charlsie 

Lemons, who went 3-for-4 with an 

RBI and a run scored. She had 75 

■■■ 

percent of the team’s hits off 

North Hall starting pitcher 

Megan Rogers, but Creekview 

took advantage of five defensive 

miscues. 

In the first inning, Lemons singled 

to right field and advanced to 

second when Kelsey Gibbs misplayed 

the ball. Lemons scored on 

a two-out single by Gorzyca. 

Creekview added another run 

in the second inning without the 

benefit of a hit. 

With Lauren Jeffreys walking 

and Audrey Pryor getting hit by a 

pitch, London Germ laid down a 

bunt with two outs. Rogers fielded 

the ball but overthrew the first 

baseman, bringing home a run. 

The Lady Grizzlies managed 

another run without the benefit 

of a hit in the third inning. Jordan 

Cleghorn led off with a walk 

and stole second. She advanced to 

third on a groundout and scored 

on a wild pitch. 

Creekview capped the scoring 

in the sixth inning thanks to a 

North Hall error and a clutch hit 

by Lemons. 

With two outs, Germ reached 

on a Rogers throwing error and 

stole second base. Lemons singled 

to center field to score Germ 

and give the Lady Grizzlies a 4-0 

lead. 

CHEROKEE COUNTY TEAM OF THE WEEK 

It was more than enough for 

Brannon, who allowed one runner 

to reach third base. 

In seven games in its new re- 

■ 

The Cherokee Impact Academy U11 Gold girls team captured the 

Lanier Cup tournament championship held last month in Gainesville. 

The team won the preseason tournament’s elite division after just 

two weeks of practice as a team. Members of the team are: front row, 

from left: Lisbeth Coleman, Katie Mae Greenfield, Nicole Booth, Maddie 

Hill and Samantha Thornton. Back row: Head coach Chrissy Culver, 

Josie Stovall, Catie Cangemi, Emma Shaw, Alex Bruggeman, Taylor 

Parke and Samantha Rolka. Culver also is the head coach of the 

Cherokee High girls varsity team. 

gion, the Lady Grizzlies have 

outscored the opposition 66-7. 

Five came in a 9-5 win against 

Flowery Branch on Aug. 19.

LEDGER-NEWS 

CHEROKEELIFE 

26 THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 

Fall fun at its finest 



North Georgia is known for its 

beautiful autumn, and fall festivals 

are in full swing throughout 

the region to celebrate the season. 

From chili cook-offs to 

crafts festivals, antique shows to 

state fairs, there are as many 

ways to enjoy autumn as there 

are shades of leaves on an October 

tree. Be sure to plan ahead in 

order to take advantage of all the 

great events North Georgia has 

to offer in the coming months. 

The Cherokee Parks and 

Recreation Authority will host a 

Fall Hay Day and Chili Cook-Off 

Oct. 11. Cooking will begin at 8 

a.m. Tasting will begin at 11 a.m. 

And winners will be announced 

at 1:45 p.m. For more information, 

or to register, visit www.crpa.net 

or call (770) 924-7768. 

Featuring a children’s Halloween 

costume contest, a free 

outdoor movie at dusk, bluegrass 

music, craft demonstrations, 

an antique tractor pull 

and, of course, finger-lickin’ 

Southern barbecue, the Cherokee 

Pignic offers fun for the 

whole family. Now in its second 

year, the Pignic is expected to attract 

15,000 attendees to Canton’s 

Heritage Park, next to the 

Etowah river, from Oct. 17-18. 

For more information, visit 

www.cherokeepignic.com. 

Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival 

will be held Sept. 29-30 at Boling 

Park in Canton. This event 

features arts and crafts, children’s 

activities and a roaming 

bluegrass band. Festival hours 

are Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 

Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission 

is $5 and free for children 12 

and under. Parking is also free. 

A true Georgia tradition, the 

North Georgia State Fair, now in 

it’s 76th year, will run Sept. 18-28 

at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. 

Hours are Monday through 

Thursday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 

4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 

10 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 

12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The park is at 

2245 Callaway Road S.W., near 

Austell Road. Tickets are $5 for 

adults and $2 for students ages 7 

to 18. Admission is free for children 

under 6. For more information, 

visit www.northgeorgiastate-fair.com 

or call (770) 528- 

8989. 

Held from Sept. 20 to Sept. 21 

on the spacious lawn of a Victorian 

mansion in downtown 

TOP: Held in Canton’s Heritage 

Park, next to the Etowah river, the 

Cherokee Pignic features delicious 

Southern barbecue, music, dancing, 

craft demonstrations and a 

tractor pull. The Pignic is expected 

to attract 15,000 attendees Oct. 17- 

18. 

RIGHT: Kachunga and the Alligator 

– a daring live show in which one 

man pits his strength against 9 

feet, 300 pounds of muscle, tail and 

teeth – is one of the most popular 

attractions at the Cumming Country 

Fair and Festival, held from Oct. 

2-Oct. 12 at the Cumming Fairgrounds. 

Cartersville, the 33rd Annual 

Arts Festival at Rose Lawn features 

arts, crafts and entertainment 

in a historical setting. The 

Arts Festival at Rose Lawn will 

be held at 224 W. Cherokee Avenue 

in Cartersville. Admission 

is free. For more information, 

call (770) 387-5162 or visit 

www.roselawnmuseum.com. 

The Marietta Antique Street 

The 76th annual North Georgia State Fair opens on Sept. 18 and runs until 

Sept. 28 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. 

Festival draws more than 75 antique 

dealers from throughout 

Georgia along with a classic car 

show. The festival will be held on 

Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 

the Historic Marietta Square. 

There is no cost for admission. 


www.mariettahistory.org or call 

(770) 592-7180. 

Featuring music, eco-fashion, 

Country music star Aaron Tippin 

will perform at the Cumming 

Country Fair on Oct. 3 at 8:30 p.m. 

The fair’s free concert series also includes 

Chris Cagle, Matt Daryl, 

Chase Mitchel, NEEDTOBREATHE, 

Ronnie Milsap, Daryle Singletary, 

the Estes Brothers and Silver City. 

an animal stage show, interactive 

exhibits and much more, 

CelEARTHbration is expected to 

draw over 6,000 people to downtown 

Cartersville to celebrate 

our planet and learn new ways to 

preserve its environment. 

CelEARTHbration will be held 

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 27 

at 1 Friendship Plaza in 

Cartersville. Admission is free. 


www.cartersvillechamber.com. 

The 44th Annual Cumming 

Country Fair and Festival will 

be held Oct. 2-12 at the Cumming 

Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry 

Road in Cumming. The fair’s 

free concert series includes 

Aaron Tippin, Chris Cagle, Matt 

Daryl, Chase Mitchel, NEEDTO- 

BREATHE, Ronnie Milsap, 

Daryle Singletary, the Estes 

Brothers and Silver City. Fair 

hours are Monday through 

Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., 

Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight, 

Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight, 

and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 7 

p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, 

$2 for students ages 7 to 18, and 

free for children under 7. Parking 

is $3. For information, visit 

www.cummingfair.net or call 

(770) 781-3491. 

Sample food from more two 

dozen of the best restaurants in 

Cobb County at the Taste of Kennesaw, 

held Oct. 4 in Marietta 

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Jim R. 

Miller Park. For more information, 

visit www.tasteofkennesaw.com 

or call (770) 639-9364. 

Held from Oct. 18-Oct. 19 in 

Dahlonega’s public square and 

historic district, Gold Rush Days 

attracts more than 200,000 people 

annually to celebrate North 

Georgia’s gold mining history. 


www.dahlongeajaycees.com or 

call (706) 864-7242. 

The 6th Annual Southeastern 

Cowboy Symposium will be held 

Oct. 23-26 in downtown 

Cartersville. Attractions include 

re-enactments of the gunfight 

at the O.K. Corral, Indian 

encampment, artists’ lectures, 

and concerts by Wylie and the 

Wild West and Kip Calahan. For 

more information, visit 

www.boothmuseum.org or call 

(770) 387-1300. 

Dawsonville’s Mountain 

Moonshine Festival celebrates 

North Georgia’s colorful history 

of hooch and the fast cars that 

ran it. The festival features 

three stages with live entertainment, 

authentic vintage moonshine-hauling 

cars, delicious 

food and much more. The Mountain 

Moonshine Festival will be 

Held Oct. 25-Oct. 26 at the Georgia 

Racing Hall of Fame, 415 

Highway 53 East in Dawsonville, 

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information 

visit www.dawsonville.com. 

Held from Oct. 2-Oct. 12 at the Cumming Fairgrounds, the Cumming 

Country Fair and Festival features more than 40 rides and games, free 

concerts, elephant rides and much more.


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End of Summer Sale 

• Outdoor Wicker 

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CHEROKEE SCRAPBOOK 

■ 

The BridgeMill-Sixes Service League has named Matthew Whitaker and Emily Dreschel as the 2008 winners of 

the Lexine Harper Community Service Scholarship. The students are 2008 graduates of Cherokee High School 

and both are attending the University of Georgia. Matthew is the son of Mark and Angie Whitaker, and Emily 

is the daughter of Rich and Susan Dreschel. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded in memory of founding member 

Lexine Harper. Pictured with the recipients are Dottie Bonds, left, scholarship chair, and Suzanne Taylor, 

right, scholarship committee member. 

The 10U Canton Cannons were selected to play in the Cooperstown 

Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament, 

during the week of June 14 in the hometown of baseball, Cooperstown, 

N.Y. In addition to competing against 95 other teams from 

around the United States and Canada, members of the 10U Canton Cannons 

were enshrined in the prestigious American Youth Baseball Hall of 

Fame. Pictured, back row, from left, are: Coach Mike Davidson, Coach Bob 

Johnston, Coach Larry Basel and Head Coach Bruce McNeil; middle row, 

from left, Alex Smith, Robert Baker, Miles Dutton, Corey Smith and Sean 

McNeil; front row, from left, Zacary Zagozda, Zach Basel, Bobby Paul, Jake 

Johnston, Jake Davidson and Logan Icard. 

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Tongue & Groove ceilings; 2-car garage; Large deck 

overlooks private, fenced backyard; Not in S/D; In 

private area near City of Canton. Lots of Storage! Brand 

new Knox Elementary! $264,900 

Michael Good from 

Troop 994 in Woodstock 

recently earned 

his Eagle Scout 

award. State Sen. 

Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, 

presented him 

with an official Senate 

Resolution honoring 

his achievement 

and a Georgia Flag. 

Michael is a freshman 

at Valdosta State University 

and a 2008 

graduate of Etowah 

High School. 

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The Ball Ground Seniors celebrate everyone’s birthday at one “birthday bash,” but this year was special, as Louvenia 

Barrett turns 90. Seated, from left, are Inez Bentley, Bonnell Waters, Louvenia Barrett, Julia Mooney, Nora 

Nix and Mildred Talmadge; standing, from left, Jeannette Woodall, JoAnn delaMoirnere, Vivian Little, Helen 

Milton, Joyce Vest, Flara Godfrey, Mary Poe and Bob Poe. 

Large .69 

to 1.29+/- 

ACRE 

LOTS 

Lee Wallace Lamb of Pack 890, 

Troop 241, recently became an Eagle 

Scout at his Eagle Court of Honor 

held at the Waleska United 

Methodist Church. Rep. Calvin Hill, 

R-Canton, presented him with a 

state proclamation in celebration 

of this prestigious accomplishment. 

Community volunteers involved in 

CASA (Court Appointed Special 

Advocates) ensure that children in 

foster care have courtroom advocacy, 

access to services and resources, 

and the individual attention 

they deserve. These community 

volunteers were honored with a 

dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse for 

the agency’s 15th anniversary in 

the county. Since the first class of 

12 in 1993, 418 Cherokee County 

volunteers have been a part of providing 

high quality advocacy to 

more than 1,300 children. Visit 

www.casaforchildren.org. 

SERVICE CENTER INC. 

Parts, Sales & Service 

After a year of teaming with local 

video stores, churches and schools, 

Eagle Scout David Beersdorf, 15, of 

Troop 7777 in Canton donated 

more than 500 new and used DVDs 

to the video libraries at Children’s 

at Scottish Rite and Children’s at 

Hughes Spalding. In addition to organizing 

several collection drives, 

Beersdorf planned garage sales 

and bake sales in Canton to fund 

the purchase of new DVDs. Ferrill 

McMahon (center) and Laura Langdon 

(right) accepted the collection 

on behalf of Children’s Healthcare 

of Atlanta. 

A group of Reinhardt College students 

recently traveled to the National 

Radio Astronomy Observatory 

(NRAO) in Green Bank, W. Va., 

for a one-week intensive course in 

Radio Astronomy. Under the instruction 

of Reinhardt Assistant 

Professor of Physics Dr. David 

Moore, students measured the 

atomic hydrogen emissions from 

the plane of this galaxy, the Milky 

Way. 

Recently, Cherokee Christian Schools celebrated groundbreaking for its 

new two-story, 22,000-square-foot high school building located at the 

school’s current campus on Trickum Road in Woodstock. Completion is 

scheduled for August 2009. Pictured, from left, are CCS Principal Hal Scripka, 

CCS Board Member Martin Hawley, CCS Vice Principal Robert Lester, 

Tom Morgan from Lusk Construction, CCS Board Member Don Balint, 

State Sen. Chip Rogers, CCS Board Member Daryl Lipham, CCS Board 

Member Beth Patrick, CCS Board Member Kyle McGrew, Bill Fisher from 

Regions Bank, CCS Superintendent Michael Lee, Nathan Brandon from 

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Clyde Poovey from Atlanta 

Structural Concrete Company and Post 2 County Commissioner Jim Hubbard. 

PROBOAT SERVICE CENTER, INC 

770-928-1533 

602 Bascomb Commercial Pkwy. West, Woodstock 

please visit us at www.proboatinc.com 

Aquatic Therapy & Neuromuscular Therapy for Pain Management 

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS 29 

Arts & Entertainment items 

must be typed and submitted by 

noon the Wednesday before the desired 

publication date. 

Send entries to 

erikaneldner@ledgernews.com or 

fax them to 1 (888) 761-1993. 

LIVE MUSIC 

■ Downtown Kitchen, 140 East Marietta 

St., Canton, offers live music 

every Friday and Saturday night 

from 9 p.m. to midnight. For information, 

call (770) 479-1616 or go 

to www.downtownkitchen.com. 

■ Reinhardt College’s Falany Performing 

Arts Center presents a 

guitar recital by Athens Guitar Trio 

member Rylan Smith Sept. 20 at 

7:30 p.m. He will be accompanied 

by flutist Kate Mulligan-Ferry for 

several selections. Admission to 

the performance is $15 for adults 

and $12 for seniors (55 and older) 

and children age 12 and younger. 

For reserved seats and ticket information, 

call the box office at (770) 

720-9167, or go online to 

www.reinhardt.edu/fpac. 

■ El Burrito restaurant, 402 Argonne 

Terrace, Suite 200, Canton, 

presents live music from A-Z by 

singer and guitarist Ronnie Brown 

Sept. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 

p.m. There is no cover charge, and 

the event is rain or shine. On Sept. 

27, local band Good Sam and guitarist 

Brian Parks will be playing 

Christian and classic rock music. 

For more information about the 

band, go to www.GoodSam- 

Band.com. The restaurant’s Waleska 

location, 6875 Reinhardt College 

Parkway, also has live entertainment. 

For more information 

about events at either location, 

call (770) 345-3335 or go to 

www.elburritorestaurant.com. 


Arts Center present 

“Double Play,” a unique professional 

duo of flute (Amy Ridings) 

and tuba (Patrick Sciannella), 

which has performed in 45 states, 

the District of Columbia, and Mexico, 

Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission 

to the concert is $20 for 

adults and $16 for seniors (55 and 

older) and children age 12 and 

younger. For ticket information, 

call the box office at (770) 720- 

9167, or go online to www.reinhardt.edu/fpac, 

and click on "Enjoy 

an Event." 

■ The Right Wing Tavern, located in 

the old train depot in downtown 

Woodstock, presents live music 

every Friday night at 9 p.m. For information, 

go to www.rightwingtavern.com 

or call (678) 445-2099. 

Brad Smith’s Sweep 

& Restoration, Co. 

• Nationally Certified GA 

Firefigher, Ret. 

ESTABLISHED 1979 

770-420-9300 

RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 

Coldwell Banker Proudly 

Announces 

10 Day Sale 

Oct. 10 through Oct. 20 

OPEN HOUSE 

EXTRAVAGANZA 

www.ColdwellBankerAtlanta.com 

Owned and operated by NRT, LLC 

■ Woodstock Coffee House, 1428 

Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, 

offers live music every Saturday 

night beginning at 8 p.m. Call 

(770) 928-2901. 

■ Local musician John Gardner 

sings classic hits and country favorites 

every Sunday at the Little 

River Grill, 6979 Bells Ferry Road, 

Canton, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. For 


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Arts Center presents 

Celtic Crossroads Sept. 29 at 7:30 

p.m. and Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. Admission 

is $25 for adults and $20 for 

seniors (55 and older) and children 

age 12 and younger. For ticket information, 

call the box office at 

(770) 720-9167, or go to 

www.reinhardt.edu/fpac, and click 

on "Enjoy an Event." 

GALLERY 

■ The Woodstock Arts Center, 205 

Arnold Mill Road, is celebrating 

the the life work of Mary Jo Yales, 

an award-winning watercolor 

■■■ 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

■ 

artist from Woodstock. This opento-the-public 

exhibit includes original 

paintings and giclees spanning 

all her expressive years in art. 

The display continues through 

Sept. 30, Mondays and Wednesdays 

from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 

Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 

a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fridays, from 1 

p.m. to 6 p.m; and Saturdays from 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some artwork is 

available for purchase. For information, 

call Regina Hines at (770) 

379-1262. 

ON STAGE 

■ “The Velveteen Rabbit,” Margery 

Williams’ magical story of a boy 

who loves a toy bunny until it becomes 

a real, live rabbit, will be 

performed at the Towne Lake Arts 

Center, 6576 Commerce Parkway 

in Woodstock, Saturdays and Sundays 

at 3 p.m. and Wednesdays at 

10 a.m. from through Sept. 28. All 

seats cost $8, however, special 

school pricing is available. For 

tickets, call (678) 494-4251 or order 

online www.tlaclive.org. 

AUDITIONS 

SENIOR DAY 

10 % OFF 

PLUS FREE DELIVERY AFTER 

ONLINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE 

WITH ANY FORM OF PAYMENT 

ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 

Free standard local delivery on any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons. Standard delivery 

includes delivery within the local delivery area Mon. thru Fri. and delivery not requiring additional services or 

time. Customer pays an additional charge for non-standard delivery. Rebate values, local areas and additional 

charges vary. Maximum rebate value $75. Excludes KitchenAid ® built-in refrigeration. See store for details. 

Excludes Outlet Stores. See sears.com for online rebate details. Offer good thru 9/20/2008. 

■ Auditions for girls and boys, 

teens, men and women for the 

Towne Lake Players non-equity 

productions of "A Christmas Carol" 

and "The Lazy Elves" will be 

held at Towne Lakes Art Center. 

Call (678) 494-4251 to make a required 

appointment. Auditions 

are Sept. 23-Sept. 24 from 7 p.m. 

to 10 p.m. All roles are available. 

There will be cold readings from 

the scripts. Prepare any holiday 

song that shows off your voice 

and bring a tracks/karoake CD or 

sheet music. A book of Christmas 

carols will be available.Resumes 

and headshots helpful but not required. 

Rehearsal times and dates 

will be posted on the Web site, 

www.tlaclive.org. "A Christmas 

Carol" performances are scheduled 

for Dec.5-24; "The Lazy 

Elves" performances are scheduled 

for Dec. 6-24. 

CLASSES 

■ The Woodstock Art Center, 205 

Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, 

presents SmART Saturdays from 

11 a.m. to 1p.m. The classes, for 

students ages 6 -12, focus on two 

HOME APPLIANCES & FLOOR CARE 

WITH YOUR SEARS CARD 

Savings off regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise only. Excludes Great Price items, 

Electrolux, compact refrigeration and water heaters. Offer good thru 9/20/2008. 

OR 24 MONTHS, 

NO INTEREST 

ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 WITH YOUR SEARS CARD 

Offer applies to any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card and if paid in full 

within 24 months and account is kept in good standing. Minimum payments required. See our Important Customer Information below for 

Important Deferred Interest details. Offer not valid with Sears Commercial One ® accounts. Offer good thru 9/20/2008. Excludes Outlet Stores. 

Important Deferred Interest Promotional Offer Details: FINANCE CHARGES accrue on a promotional purchase from the date of purchase at the regular purchase 

rate in effect from time to time and all accrued FINANCE CHARGES for the entire promotional period will be added to your account if the purchase is not paid in 

full by the end of the promotional period or if you default under your card agreement. Making the minimum monthly payment will not pay off your promotional 

purchase in time to avoid FINANCE CHARGES. With credit approval, for qualifying purchases made on a Sears card (Sears Commercial One ® and Sears Home 

Improvement Account SM accounts excluded unless otherwise indicated) Offer is only valid for consumer accounts in good standing and is subject to change without 

notice. May not be combined with any other credit promotional offer. Promotional offers of 14 months or more require minimum monthly payments as disclosed in 

the offer. Sears cards: APRs up to 26.49%, but if your account has a variable APR, the APR is up to 28.99% as of 8/4/08 and may vary. Minimum Monthly FINANCE 

CHARGE: up to $1. See card agreement for details, including when the default rate applies. Sears cards are issued by Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. For New Sears 

Card accounts: APR for purchases 22.15%; Default APR 27.15% (rates may vary) as of 8/4/08. Minimum FINANCE CHARGE: $1. See card agreement for details including 

description of the minimum payment calculation and when the default rate applies. Offer is only valid for consumer accounts in good standing. See card agreement for rates 

and minimum payment information applicable to your account. The Sears Card is issued by Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. Sears Solutions Cards are issued by HSBC Bank 

Nevada, N.A. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK SM : Exclusions apply. See Sears Return Policy for more details. Appliance prices shown are for white 

unless otherwise indicated. Colors, connectors, ice maker hook-up and installation extra. No extra charge for dishwasher colors. Excludes stainless steel finishes.*PūR is a 

registered trademark of Procter and Gamble Company Cincinnati,Ohio,used under license by Sears.†Total capacity.Some items may require assembly.See store for details. 

different mediums per Saturday 

and will include painting, papermaking, 

and more. Classes are 

small. There is a $15 fee per day 

for each student. Call (404) 509- 

8792 to register. Pre-registration is 

required. For further information, 

call Regina Hines at (770) 479- 

1262. 


Arnold Mill Road, offers fall classes 

for children: Fun With Art - silhouettes, 

acrylics, pastels, drawing, 

papermaking, sketching, watercolor, 

clay & jewelry. The art 

center also does art-related birthday 

parties and music-related activities. 


Regina Hines at (770) 479-1262. 


Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, offers 

these classes for adults: Basic 

Digital Photography, Drawing in 

Color, Creating Color with a Soft 

Touch, Three Fiber Art Necklaces, 

Kudzu Cornucopia & Christmas 

Tree, Wine & Wreaths, plus more. 

Call (678) 754-8482 or (404) 509- 

8792. 

Friday, Sept. 19th Only! Seniors receive 10% off 

many regular prices. Plus, take an additional 

5% off regular and sale prices with your Sears card 

Senior is anyone 60 years of age or older. Just show your driver’s license or valid government ID. 10% offer excludes electronics. Offers exclude special purchases, Great Price items, clearance, 

closeouts, Weber, gift cards, protection agreements and water heaters. Additional exclusions apply. Offer good 9/19/2008. Valid at participating locations only. See store for details. 

FALL SAVINGS EVENT 

Thurs., Sept. 18th 

thru Sat., Sept 20th 

GET $50 CASH BACK 

AFTER ONLINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE ON ANY TRACTOR OVER $999 

WITH YOUR SEARS CARD* 







*$50, $75, $125 rebate offers excludes Great Price items. $50, $75, $125 rebate 

calculated on purchase price of item, less all discounts, coupons and reward certificates, not 

including tax, installation or delivery. Returned and reconditioned merchandise not eligible for 

rebate. Offer not valid with Sears Commercial One ® accounts. See store for details. Excludes 

Outlet Stores. Offer good thru 9/26/2008. See sears.com for online rebate details. 

OR 12 MONTHS, 

NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS 

ON ANY TRACTOR WITH YOUR SEARS CARD 

Offer applies to any tractor after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card and 

if paid in full within 12 months and account is kept in good standing. Offer not valid with Sears 

Commercial One ® accounts. Offer good thru 9/26/2008. See our Important Customer Information 

below for Important Deferred Interest details. Excludes Outlet Stores. 

FOR AN EVEN GREATER SELECTION SHOP SEARS.COM BUY ONLINE, PICK-UP AT YOUR LOCAL SEARS STORE Excludes Alaska. 

110 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton, GA 

Mon-Sat 9:30am-7:00pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm 

770-720-9020 Owned & Operated by Paul & Elizabeth Kim 

CANTON 

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LEDGER-NEWS 770-928-6224 

CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE 

CLASSIFIED RATE: 15 WORDS OR LESS MINIMUM IS $15.95. EACH ADDITIONAL WORD OVER 15 WORDS WILL BE 75¢ PER WORD. 

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID PRIOR TO INSERTION. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED. SORRY NO REFUNDS. 

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY BY 12:00 P.M., ONE WEEK PRIOR TO DESIRED PUBLICATION. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD THE FIRST 

DAY IT RUNS. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS AFTER THE FIRST INSERTION. IF YOU FIND AN ERROR, CALL 770-928-6224. WE WILL CORRECT IT AS 

SOON AS POSSIBLE. WE ASSUME NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS NOR FOR OMISSIONS OF COPY. LIABILITY LIMITED TO COST OF PORTION OF 

SPACE OCCUPIED BY ERROR. AD PLACEMENT: THE NEWSPAPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PLACE THE AD IN WHAT THE NEWSPAPER DEEMS AS THE 

APPROPRIATE CATEGORY OR CLASSIFICATION. AVOIDING SCAMS, FRAUD & IDENTITY THEFT: PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESPONDING TO 

ADVERTISEMENTS. NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, CREDIT CARD NUMBER, DRIVER’S LICENSE 

NUMBER, MEDICAL INSURANCE NUMBER, OR ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION UNTIL YOU HAVE VERIFIED THE SOURCE. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Hospice Advantage 

Needs Volunteers 

to provide companionship, 

run errands & general 

assistance. 

Contact: Shari Koch 

770-218-1997 

Website: 

www.hospiceadvantage.com 

Professional Car 

Buyer! 

Save $1,000’s on your 

next car or truck. 

770-475-0570 

www.nohasslecarbuying.net 

CHEROKEE INTERNET 

8769 Hwy. 140 • Woodstock 

• High Speed Internet Access @ $12 per hour 

• Scanning... Faxing... Copying 

• Surf the Web... Check E-Mail 

• Playing On-line Sweepstakes 

• Free Computer Classes... Learn How to Scan 

Your Documents & Make Digital Files on CD 

• Work Stations Available for Word Processing 

• WI-FI Access Available for Your Laptop 

Computer 

HOURS: 

Sun. thru Sat. 

10 a.m. to 2 a.m. 

770-777-1997 

cherokeeinternet30188 

@yahoo.com 

MUSIC INSTRUCTION 

Voice, Keyboard Lessons 

30 Years Performance, 

Recording 

Degree in Music 

Call Raquel May 

770-595-7680, Canton Area. 

Enroll Now! 

And Join the Fun! 

Piano/ Keyboard Lessons 

Woodstock/ Hickory Flat Area 

Age 4 through Senior Adults 

Call Suzanne Hosea 

404-667-4733 (cell) 

suzannehosea@bellsouth.net 

CLASSES 

Art Lessons 

An Artists Touch Studio 

Ages 8-12 

Monday 

4:30pm to 6:30pm 

770-517-9688 

SERVICES - COUNSELING 

Alcohol Counseling 

One on One Only! 

•Private •Discreet •Personal 

$40 Per Hour 

Call Craig 

404-543-0642 

PETS LOST 

Lost: Female miniature schnauzer dog 

(about 20 pounds). Black/dark gray. Lost 

in Hickory Flat area of Cherokee County. 

Approx. 2 years old, spayed, no collar 

or tags. She was lost on Friday, 

September 12, 2008 on Hickory Road. 

Please call 770-842-8575. 

PET SITTING 

Elwell-7.19 

Affordable Pet Sitting 

In Your Home 

Reasonable Rates 

Bonded & Insured 

Call 770-367-2231 

www.AffordablePetSit.com 

PETS FOR SALE 

Available for Adoption 

to Good Home. 

K.Zisser-9.3 

“Jack”. Very sweet, housebroken, 

crates well with treats, good with other 

dogs and wonderful with kids of all ages. 

Can not be in a home with cats. Neutered, 

vet checked, shots. Needs a 

fenced in yard. Adoption Fee. 

Please Call Kelley 

678-793-2999 

2 Teacup Yorkie Babies for Adoption. 

AKC, home raised in a good 

environment. Shots & health guarantee. 

If interested, kindly contact me at 

peter.sam01@yahoo.com 

AKC White Schnauzer Puppy. 

4 months old, shots, vet checked, 

doggie door trained. 

CherokeeMeadowsFarm.com 

770-896-8558 

Pygmy Goats 

All Ages & Colors. Moms & Babies, 

Billies Starting at $40 & up. 

Shots & Wormed Recently. Woodstock. 

CherokeeMeadowsFarm.com 

770-896-8558 

PETS FREE 

Mixed hound/ other. 

Black, white, and brown. 55 lbs. 

Affectionate, good with people & other 

dogs. Free to good home. 

770.366.4781 

Black Lab Mix. 

Beautiful, sweet and loving 5 year old. 

Very friendly. Great dog to have. Good 

with people and other animals. 

Free to good home. 

770-366-4781. 

VEHICLES FOR SALE 

$750! 

1992 Honda Accord EX 

Auto, 4 Door, Front Wheel Drive. 

For Listings 

800-365-3177 x.A310 

CAMPERS FOR SALE 

MUST SELL: 

Ready to go Hunters Special 

Located in Woodstock, GA. 

Contact: Wayne @ (404) 234-8843 

G.Yandel-1-5.7 

Awesome hunter's special! 

1995 Starcraft Leisure Star 240 CK 5th 

wheel. Easy to haul and maneuver. 

G.Yandel-2-5.7 

New air conditioning unit with 5 year 

warranty, new hot water heater, and 

new front door with secure lockset. 

Separate bedroom sleeps two 

and reclining couch sleeps one. 

Ready to go on the road! Won't 

last long at this low price. 

PRICE REDUCED! 

$3,500 

■■■ 

SPACE FOR RENT 

Woodstock Flea Emporium 

9740 Main St. Woodstock 

Vendor/ Dealer Space Available 

High Traffic Location 

Vendors Interested in 

Renting a Booth 

Call Gloria 770-592-1177 

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 

Pool Table- ALL SOLID, intricately 

hand carved 4x8 tournament table with 

1 inch Italian Slate & genuine pearl 

inlays. Never been used. Worth $4,000, 

Sacrifice, $1,275. 770-234-2656 

Bargain-9.17 

For Sale: 

•Bar Stools •Chairs •Tables 

•Commercial Vent Hood 

•Commercial Flat Grill 

•2 Stock Stove 

•True Glass Door Refrigerator 

•Refrigerated Sandwich Maker 

•Stainless Steel Tables •Misc Items 

Clean & Excellent Condition! 

Serious Inquiries 

678-508-1402 

Cherry Wood Dining Room Table. 

Great shape. 4 years old. Originally from 

Kaufmann's Furniture Store. $1,800 new. 

Seats 4. Chair seating is a cream cloth 

material. Use with leaf for a small dining 

room table (oval) or remove leaf for a 

circular kitchen table. $435. 

770-375-8042 

Traditional Chair. 

Cream tapestry with wooden legs. $95. 

770-375-8042 

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 

2 twin sleigh beds, double dresser 

& mirror, nightstand, mattresses & 

boxsprings. Excellent condition. $1075. 


Hot Tub- Beautiful five to six person 

2008 spa. Fully loaded with lounger, 

waterfall, 40 jets, 5 horse power, 

light, warranty, never been used. 

Cost $7,000, Asking $2,950. 

770-457-9004 

LG Surround Sound 

6 speakers, DVD, CD, VHS. $150. 

770-479-0743 

Small Refrigerator. 

Perfect for college dorm room. 

Good condition. $35. 

770-375-8042. 

YARD SALES 

Community Garage Sale 

Fri/Sat, Sept 19-20, 9a-2p 

The Glens @Mtn Brook 

92 East, past Golds Gym. 

Huge Garage Sale 

Fri/Sat, Sept. 19-20, 8-12. 

Kids bedroom furniture, clothes, toys, 

mountain bike, books & more. 

307 Antler Way, Deer Run West. 

Multi Family Yard Sale 

Walnut Hills Crossing, Bridgemill 

September 20th, 9-1. 

Kids stuff & Furniture 

Sale 

Friday, 8:00a-4:00p 

Lots of New, Jewelry 

Mattresses, Furniture. 

304 Red Gate Overlook, Canton 

770-296-3197 

Yard Sale 

Saturday, 9/20, 8a-5p. 

For Cancer Patient Rhonda Fields. 

Hwy 108 

@Bethel Tabernacle Church. 

Flea Market 

New, Clean, Modern Market 

Open Every Friday, Saturday, 

& Sunday Year Round 

Fall Special 

Tables: $5/ day to sell. 

770-853-9181 

www.UnionHillExchange.com 

Huge Yard Sale, 

906 David Ct, Woodstock, off of 

Hwy 140 in Creek Hollow Subdivision. 

Sept. 19th & 20th from 7am-6pm. 

Holiday Decor, furniture, tools, 

Nascar memorabilia, childrens books. 

Huge Flea Market 

Free Outside Vendor Space 

2945 Canton Hwy, 

Ball Ground, GA. 

100 Yards South of Regions Bank 

Appliances & furniture. 

Antique & estate items. 

Saturday & Sunday, 

678-760-2810 

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YARD SALES 

Missions Fall Festival, 

Saturday September 20th from 

10am-2pm. Festival includes games for 

children, music, yard sale and much more. 

We will also have craft and local vendors. 

Location is 999 Jep Wheeler Rd. 

Woodstock Ga 30188 , Facilities of 

East Cherokee Community Church/ 

Iglesia Fuente de Vida. 

For more information call 

678-880-3135 

Yard Sale and 

Furniture Sale 

9/19 & 9/20 

Friday 8:30-1:30pm 

Sat 8:00-2:00pm 

Gently used ,refurbished, & needs work 

items, g-father clock, TV armoire, baby 

changing table plus clothes, toys 

and much more 

501 Woodbrook Lane BM sub. 

Garage Sale Fri/ Sat., 9/19 & 20 

1050 Queensbury Run 

770-924-9512. Rain or shine. 

Furniture, Toys, Clothes. 

Two Community Yard Sale 

in Canton (Prominence Court 

& Creekside at Prominence) 

Sat 9/20 8am-3pm 

@ Prominence Point Pky & Hwy 5. 

HELP WANTED NOTICE 

Sunflower Sales Pros, 

a national staffing agency is seeking 

in-store demonstrators in your area. 

The position would include but is not 

limited to light cooking, promoting products 

by passing out samples and brochures 

to consumers. If you would 

like to learn more about this 

opportunity please contact Sarah @ 

1-800-768-4650 ext: 18533 

Assist The Elderly 

Non-medical companionship & help 

in their homes, some personal care & 

incidental transportation & errands. 

24 hr live-in shifts available. All applicants 

must pass extensive background checks 

& possess their own vehicle. 

Home Instead Senior Care 

Call 770-955-7093 

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In-Home TUTORS Wanted: 

Math, science, language arts, 

foreign language, SAT/ACT test 

preparation, and special needs. 

Also; social studies, business, 

and economics. 

Set your own hours. 

Work with great students, K-adult. 

Summer hours available. 

Degreed, experienced and/or 

certified preferred. 

$18-$25 per hour. 

Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, 

Marietta, Acworth, Kennesaw, 

Canton, Woodstock, Cartersville. 

Learn more at: 

www.accoladetutoring.com 

Email resume to: 

jobs@accoladetutoring.com 

AccoladeLogo-2.13 

CNA’s, PT/ FT. Seeking non-medical 

care givers to assist elderly in their 

home. Must be CNA and have at 

least 1 year experience. 

Live-in & Hourly shifts avail. 

Call 678-277-9960 

Molly Maid 

Residential Cleaners Needed M-F 

Between 7:30-5:00. Competitive wages 

paid weekly. Must have valid GA drivers 

license. Company car while you work. 

770-926-0036 

Area Reps Avg 6 Figure Income 

Going Green Products, New Ga 

& Fed Tax Credits 65%. 

888-764-0731 

Positions Available 

$300-$400/ Week plus Paid Mileage 

No Nights or Weekends. 

Paid Vacations & Holidays. 

Need car w /insurance. 

We do background & drug checks. 

Merry Maids 

770-592-4444 

Cherokee Ford in Woodstock is seeking 

an aggressive, experienced tech for 

our Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center. Great 

pay, benefits, and working conditions. 

Must have own tools. 

Contact Daryl Goodsell 

at 404-408-0589 or Apply in Person. 

Full time/ Part time Career 

Primerica 

•A member of Citigroup 

•Get paid for helping others 

•We provide instruction 

Call Jacque Hall at 

678-445-7903 

Newly opened hair salon in Canton 

is looking for a top notch stylist/ colorist. 

We have high values and treat our employees 

with the utmost respect. We are 

looking for a stylist that desires long term 

employment with career opportunities. 

Please call Barb at (678)477-4860. 


Learning Director 

wanted for a small, growing in-home 

tutoring agency. Degreed, experienced 

professional with a background in 

education, sales, marketing or business 

development. 

Responsibilities include: 

•Hiring Tutors 

•Registering Students 

•Assigning Tutors to Students 

•Providing Customer Service 

•Maintaining a Database 

•Developing & Implementing 

Marketing Programs & 

Tutor Recruitment Programs 

Must possess strong interpersonal 

and communication skills and be an 

independent and self-directed worker. 

A computer, computer literacy, 

and car required. 

Commission-based. Work part-time from 

home. Flexible hours. Potential for 

full-time opportunity. 

Email resume & letter of interest to 

jobs@accoladetutoring.com 


www.accoladetutoring.com 

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PART-TIME HELP WANTED 

Residential Maid Service- PT Maid. 

Drug/ background check. Need car 

w/ insurance. Speak English. Experience 

preferred. Great start pay. 

404-925-0416 

Woodstock Based company needs 

individual to do light cleaning and misc. 

tasks around our office. Pay would be 

$8-$10/hr and 6-10 hrs/wk. Perfect for 

college or high school student or someone 

with office cleaning experience. 

Please call 770-592-1121 or email 

officeposition@pestbanofgeorgia.com 

Massage Therapist PT to work 

in Canton doctors office. 

Call 770-704-4580. 

Massage certificate needed. 

Part-Time Career Primerica Financial. 

Legitimate, professional work to be proud 

of. Set your own hours. Will train. 

770-514-8999 

FULL-TIME HELP WANTED 

Kids Kuts Salon Now Hiring 

Looking for one more Stylist 

to complete our team. 

Serious inquiries only. 

Immediate opening. 

770-312-8431 

PUBLIC HEALTH LPN 

at the Cherokee Co. Hlth Dept., in 

Canton to provide patient care, take vital 

signs, perform various lab tests and give 

immunizations. Must have a current GA 

LPN license. Prefer bilingual in English 

and Spanish. Full time, state benefits 

pckg. Minimum salary $2,080.69/mo. 

To apply contact Tammy Bowling 

or Joan Batt at 770-345-7371. 

www.nghd.org/jobs EOE 

Executive Income 

Working Part Time 

Seeking Leaders 

Who Think Big. 

Call for Info & Interview 

1-888-842-9543 

MANAGEMENT/HELP WANTED 

Regional branch office of 

Independent Broker Dealer seeks 

experienced financial consultants 

to join its Woodstock branch. 

Please call 770-516-7747 x201 

for an appointment. 

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Buy, Sell & Trade 

Businesses & Land 

Quick Cash 

678-760-2810 

The National Association of Realtors expects 

membership to decline by 100,000 agents this 

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benefits, and More 

Power of the Brand 

Committed to Agent 

Success 

BUSINESS OPPS WANTED 

Together we can build 

a strong foundation 

for your business. 

For a confidential interview call: 

Cheryl Martin 678-445-2850 or 

Terry Moore 678-445-2840 

220 Cinema View Dr, 

Suite 100 

Woodstock, GA 30189 

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 

National Company 

Expanding In Atlanta, 

Seeking Serious Candidates 

Wanting To Succeed And Grow! 

Ground Floor Opportunity, 

Paid Weekly, Coded Comp Plan 

Plus Residual Income! 

Call 678-574-7332 

PERSONAL LOANS 

Wilkes Finance Corp. 

Personal Loans 

From $50-$12,000 

Car Loans up $12,000 

Call 

770-426-0555 

All Loans Subject to our 

Liberal Credit Policy. 

MORTGAGE LOANS 

GATEWAY HOME CAPITAL, LLC 

20 years of award winning mortgage experience provides you: 

Trustworthy Advice 

Highly Competitive Terms 

NO SURPRISES! 

I can beat what 

your bank offers. 

PURCHASE 

OR REFINANCE 

CALL 

LAMAR GREEN 

TODAY. 

I APPRECIATE 

YOUR 

BUSINESS! 

FIXED RATE MORTGAGES 

30 YEAR FIXED 

5.75%* 

15 YEAR FIXED 

5.25%** 

Refinance / Cash out 

Purchase Money 

Debt Consolidation 

No Application Fee 

770-363-5272 

OPEN MON-SAT UNTIL 9 PM 

Green Finance & Leasing Inc. Ga. 

Residential Mortgage License 15699 

3602 Olde Prestwick Ct • Woodstock, GA 30189 

*APR = 5.875% • **APR = 5.50% 

BUSINESS FOR SALE 

FOR SALE 

Tanning Salon 

5 beds, 1 stand up booth, 

Versa Spa spray booth. 

$55,000. 

Call Pat at 678-230-9061 

For Sale- Hair Studio. 

4 Stations. 

Downtown Woodstock. 

Great Parking! 

770-630-5625 

GEOFF 

GOTTLIEB 

Sr. Loan Officer 

770-591-5400 

or gg@gatewayhomecapital.com 

www.gatewayhomecapital.com 

100 Churchill Ct., St. 103, Woodstock, GA 30188 

Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee #22427 

HOMES FOR SALE 

FORECLOSURE! 

4BR/2BA, Only $19,900! 

Won’t Last! 

For Listings Call 

800-720-1316 x.2119 

First Time Buyers 

Why rent when you can own, 

Receive up to $10,000 

FREE Money. 

Free list with pictures 

of available homes, Visit 

www.CherokeeFirstTimeBuyers.com 

or Free recorded message 

1-800-681-9895 ID# 1052 

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Through Our Website! 

It’s Quick & Easy! 

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Once You Have Completed & Submitted Your Ad, 

a Cherokee Ledger-News Sales Representative 

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INVESTOR 

SEMINAR 

Next FREE seminar on 

October 9 th teaches new 

and experienced 

investors how to make 

huge income in Atlanta 

Area real estate. 

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Courtesy of Best Atlanta Area Home Sales.com 

RIN Investor Network, TMT & KWR Consultants 

55 & Over Gated Community. 

Year old ranch. Open floor plan. 

Kitchen/ family room. Formal Living 

room & dining room 2bedroom plus 

den, flex room, 2baths. Screened 

porch Extras Galore Cul-de-Sac 

Private Wooded Rear. Magnificent 

cluhbouse w/ activities director. Indoor/ 

outdoor pools, Tennis, Mountain Views. 

678-471-9700 

Open House, Sunday, 9/21 

305 Westchester Way 

E.Meyer-9.10 

Reduced $189,000. 

New roof/ siding. 

404-819-9625 

www.BuyOwner.com #20462 

Down Payment Assistance 

P.Comeaux-8.27 

$174,700; Seller will work w/ qual 

buyer with down pmt assist prgm & 

clsng costs on this 4BR/2Bath w/ bsmt; 

2265 Ravenwood Trail, 

Pat @ Alliance Realty 

770-262-5643 

Bridgemill, Cherokee Co. 

$100,000 OFF 

5BR/4.5BA full daylight basement, 

3 car garage, wrap front porch, 

private backyard and quiet street, 

CALL TODD 770-380-4286 

MOTIVATED 

SELLERS 

The real estate market is in 

turmoil and great buying 

opportunities are everywhere. 

Visit www.buyLOW101.com for 

a proprietary free list of homes 

(w/pictures) based on 4 different 

measures of seller desperation. 

Homes from $20K to $2M. 

This is a free service of RE/MAX Town & Country 


CANTON 

K.Rosales-2-9.17 

4BR/3BA Home 2 Min. from 575 

$261,900 Agent Kristen Rosales 

Metro Brokers/ GMAC 404-843-2500 

www.KristenRosales.com 

3BR/2BA 

J.Denlea-9.3 

Renovated home; new hardwood 

floors, finished half basement, screened 

backporch overlooks quiet backyard; 

Hwy 92 and Wade Green; $139,900; 

owner financing available; 

678-513-1667 

Waleska 

K.Rosales-1-9.17 

3BR/3BA in Gate Community with 

Finished Basement $163,900. 

Owner/ Agent Kristen Rosales 

Metro Brokers/ GMAC 404-843-2500 

www.KristenRosales.com 

REAL ESTATE WANTED 

We Buy Houses 

Local Company 

Call Tom Now! 

678-919-2232 

Feeling The Pinch? 

Struggling to make your 

mortgage payments? 

Facing foreclosure? 

We offer many options. 

Our team has over 30 years 

combined experience in 

mortgage lending & real estate. 

Call 770-500-0909 

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No fees, Fast Closings! 

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We are experienced & very confidential! 

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Fast solutions to your problems. 

www.sellyourhomeinga.com 

866-821-7660 

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DISTRESS SALES 

Foreclosures • Corporate Owned • Estate Sale 

Fixer-Uppers • Builder Close-Outs • Divorce 

$150K - $1.5 Million 

FREE List w/Pictures 

FREE 24 Hr. Message 

CALL: 1-800-417-7922 ID# 3443 

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Keller Williams Realty Consultants



Beautiful 

Craftsman Style 

Homes in 

Forsyth County! 

•New Construction 

•3 to 6 bedroom houses in 

Victory Creek School District 

•Must See! 

•Don’t waste money on rent 

again! 


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FORECLOSURE 

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at NO cost to you. 

We buy houses in any variety of 

situations, and in any condition. 

NO fees, no commissions, 

& at NO cost to you! 

Do you owe more on your 

mortgage than you can sell 

your house for? 

There is a solution; 

we are experienced short 

sale negotiators. 

Stop foreclosure and 

protect your credit today. 

678-741-2384 


Well-kept, Upscale 

Horse Farm Wanted 

for Lease, 

Lease/Purchase 

or Rent-To-Own 

by very experienced trainer 

with excellent resume. 

All options considered. 

Contact: 

horsepro@bellsouth.net 

HOMES FOR RENT/LEASE 

FOR LEASE: Huge home in 

Brookwood s/d, 3/2 up, huge main living 

area, triple bonus rms, extra bedrooms & 

baths! A must see beautiful home! 

Call for Leasing terms. 

Maria @ ERA 404-805-0673 

PERFECT CREDIT 

Not Required 

PURCHASE OR REFI 

Call Julie SMITH, 

Loan Officer 

770-714-4257 

jsmith@pinestate.com 

202 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040 • Ga. Residential Mortgage Licensee #5867 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As low as $895/month! 

 

 

 

 

 

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Of Making Your 

Landlord 

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75% of renters who can buy a 

home think they can’t. Get a free 

list w/pics of homes you can own 

for what you’re paying in rent. 

www.StopRentReport.com 

This is a free service of RE/MAX Town & Country 

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133 Bentley Pkwy., Woodstock 

A.Kogut-2.28 

Quiet street near downtown 

Spacious 1273 sq. ft. 3BR/2.5BA 

Townhomes. Assigned parking. 

$775/mo. 770-926-9236 

For Rent 2BR/1BA In Woodstock. 

Background check. 

$800.00 month, $600.00 deposit. 

770-971-6950 

Beautifully remodeled & spacious 

3BR/2BA, unfinished basement, 

2 car garage. Must See! 

Contact Tammy @ 770.366.2899 

$1100/mo. Discount Available! Visit 

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Lease, Purchase. 

Cherokee Co. homes in resort 

environment communities of 

Bridgemill & Great Sky. 

$400’s-$500’s. Call for Terms. 

Todd 770-380-4286 

Woodstock- Eagle Watch Sub Division 

3BR/2.5BA. Separate dining room and 

Den. $1275 a month. 

More Details? Call Christine 

770-757-0992 

!GREAT RENTAL SPOTS! 

Marietta 3bdrm near Hwy 92, 

Kennesaw 3Bdrm with fabulous master 

suite. Woodstock Executive office 

space & more. Full details. Pictures! 

therentalspot.net 

Canton Home for Rent. 

Great location. 4BR/3BA. Living room, 

great room, dining room. 2 kitchens. 

$1100/ mo plus DD. No smoking/ pets. 


3/2 Ranch on Pond. 

Large yard in Woodstock. 

2 car garage, fireplace, great room. 

Two oversized decks, dock, yard maintenance 

included. $1,050. 

Call 404-444-1825 

Woodstock: House for Rent. 

Wonderful Cottage in Lakeside 

Community. 2BR/2BA plus bonus 

room, screened in front porch, newly 

remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors. 

Fenced yard, pets ok. 

Ready now. $995+. 

770-570-9117 

Rent or Lease/ Purchase 

Townhome, Woodstock, downtown. 

3BR/2.5BA. $1200 mo, no pets. 

678-624-2663, 770-592-4766 x.13 

FORECLOSURE! 

4BR/2BA, Only $19,900! 

Won’t Last! 

For Listings Call 

800-720-1316 x.2169 

Clean and bright Woodstock 4BR/2BA 

home for rent in Belmont Trace 

neighborhood. $1250/month. 

Call Mike Pennington for showing at 

678-522-7022 

Lease option available also. 

2BR/2BA Ranch style townhouse. 

Upgrades, brand new! 

$1250/mo. 770-479-3827 

2BR/1BA, Canton. No pets. 

$650+ per month. 

2BR/1BA Duplex Canton. No pets. 

$750+ per month. 

770-722-3572 

FIRST 

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REALTY, INC. 


RENT TO OWN! 

Spacious, beautiful 

3-5 bedroom homes in Woodstock. 

$1095/month and up. 

Lisa w/ Solid Source Realty 

678-687-5965. 

Large 4BR/ 3.5BA. Finished 

basement bonus room and 

bath. $1350 a month. 

770-655-3807 

Woodstock, 3/2 home near 575, 

full basement, 2 car garage, 

hardwood floors, fireplace, 

quiet neighborhood, $1,100. 

404-307-6838 

3BR/2BA, $1250/mo, wooded. 

1 AC lot, upgrades galore, 

see www.heirloomprop.com for pics, 

678-521-5376 

4BR/2.5BA Brick Home 

in Towne Lake, $1200/ month. 

Phone 770-595-4491 

or 770-893-8633 

Village at Oak Grove 

3BR/2BA home, upgrades, fenced yard, 

swim/ tennis. $1000/ mo + deposit. 

770-592-0842 

Beautiful spacious 3BR/2.5BA. 

Canton townhome. Fireplace, deck, 

community pool, 2 car garage. Almost 

new. 1 yr lease. Riverstone Commons 

gated community. 

404-803-0844 

3/2 ranch with full finished 

basement w/ additional bath. 

Hillcrest S/D, $975. inc. mowing 

404-384-1874 

Tired of Renting? 

Do you want to own a home? 

Looking to help a nice couple. 

Call David @ 

678-520-0718 

MOBILE HOMES 

1&2 BR Mobile Homes from $125 per 

week. Next to Krogers/Hwy 92 

Acworth GA 30102. 770-926-8048 

South Pickens County 

Small community of homes, doublewides. 

3/2 $150 week, 2/2 $140 week. 2/1 also 

available. Deposit $300. Near 515. 

770-843-0726 

2001 Fleetwood Mobile Home 

3BR/2BA, garden tub 

Must be moved 

Make offer 

Call 770-893-3738, 

678-232-1268 

ACREAGE FOR SALE 

Beautiful Union Hill Community, 

8.5 acres with spring fed, fishing lake, 

3/ 2 cabin, older, solid, 4 stall barn with 

storage, riding ring area, pasture, 

$549,000, will divide, 2- 6 acres on lake 

$58,000/ ac. Owner/ agent. 

Gail Gross, Solid Source Realty 

678-595-0046 

$99 MOVE-IN SPECIAL 

2 Bedroom Apartments 

HICKORY KNOLL 

APARTMENTS 

770-720-2368 

NOW ACCEPTING 

APPLICATIONS 

Handicap Accessible • Hearing 

Impaired ONLY: 800-840-2408 

800 Hickory Knoll Dr., Canton, 30114 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5 

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider Employer *must meet eligibility requirements 

James Bagwell 

Broker 

2800 Marietta Highway 

Canton, GA 30114 

770-479-2167 

COMMERCIAL & LAND 

• Ammons Drive: 16+ Acres • $25,000/acre 

• Cove Rd, Jasper: 3.8 Acres • $117,500 

• Cowart Mt. Tr.: 10-35 Acres • $12,750/acre 

• Long Road: 59.3 Acres • $29,500/acre 

• Marietta Hwy: 11.9 Acres • $250,000/acre 

• Old Shoal Creek Rd: 10 Acres • $50,000/acre 

• 9/10 Acres: 2 Frame Houses • $349,900 

• Brick Building on Approx 1/4 Acre • $250,000 

• Just off Marietta Hwy: 3 Acres • $417,150 

We’re Not The Best In Cherokee Because We’re The Oldest... 

We’re The Oldest Because We’re The Best!! 

APARTMENT FOR RENT 

Beautiful apartment for single 

Christian lady. Living room, kitchen, 

bathroom, washer, dryer, bedroom. 

Ph. 678.234.3511 

NOW OPEN! 

RIVERVIEW 

A RETIREMENT 

COMMUNITY 

LUXURY APARTMENTS 

IN HISTORIC CANTON 

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms 

starting at $565 

678-880-2986 

TTY 711 OPPORTUNITY 

North Cherokee Basement Apartment 

for Rent: 2BR/1BA. Lg. Kitchen/ Living 

Room. Free Cable & Water. 

$500.00 per Month, $300.00 Deposit. 

No Pets and No Smoking. 

770-479-4889 770-355-0533 

Eff. Apt. large room w/ fireplace, 

kit./ bath, option furnished. $375/mo. 

Holly Springs. No smoking, drugs, alcohol. 

770-704-9950/ 404-428-0541 

COMMERCIAL RENTALS 

Office/ Warehouse space for lease. 

3000 sq. ft. Great location, across from 

Harmony School on Harmony School Rd. 

in Jasper. Price Reduction! 

Call 706-692-0223 

CHURCH FOR RENT ON SUNDAYS 

Sanctuary, classrooms and parking for 

125 people. Off I-575, Exit 16 in Canton. 

404-202-3146. 

Single Offices For Lease 

Class “A” Finishes, Turnkey 

Downtown Woodstock 

Vision Commercial Properties 

770-928-0031 x.201 

Commercial 

Rental: 

I-575 & Bells Ferry Rd 

1,100 Sq. Ft. Suite 

Suitable for Accountant, 

Law, Insurance, Etc... 

Call Bill, 

404-863-6666 

Large storage building. 

Could be used for shop. Close 

to I-75 in Acworth. $300/mo. 

678-925-3216 

ROOM FOR RENT 

Large Master Bedroom Suite 

Upscale Neighborhood. 

Kitchen Privileges. $495 

Includes Utilities. Non-smoker. 

770-296-3197 

ROOM MATE WANTED 

Roommate wanted to share a 

3BR/1BA house. $100/ Week. 

Includes all utilities. 

Canton/ Waleska Area- 

1 Mile from Reinhardt College 

Off Hwy 140. 

770-597-2073 

Would like to share new home 

with clean, non-smoker female. 

Beautiful sub. $550 per month. 

For interviews call 770-356-4635 

SERVICES - CHILD CARE 

Loving Christian Childcare 

with Academic Focus 

Infants through Pre-K 

Full or Part Time 

The Little Red School House 

770-704-1815 

State Licensed In home Daycare 

Has 1 f/t opening for age 1-2.5 

CPR/ First aid Cert. 

BM Resident, 6 yrs experience 

Great references, great rates 

Hours 7:30am-5:00pm 

770-479-6689 

Responsible care taker provides 

excellent care in Wyngate home 

for infants. Good references. 

Great experience. 

770-891-2655 

SERVICES - ELDER CARE 

Nonsmoking Christian Lady 

with Nursing Skills 

would like to work with the 

elderly as companion or caregiver. 

I will consider living in Mon-Fri. 

Call Shelia 

770-836-1539, 678-447-8813 

SERVICES-HAULING 

HAULING 

We Remove ANY 

Kind of JUNK 

You Have! 

Call 770-366-2758 

We Accept: Visa, MC 

Richard’s Hauling 

Trash - Old Appliances 

Yard •Brush 

Limbs •Scrap Metal 

678-234-3510 

770-928-6382

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SERVICES-HAULING 

Turn Your 

Junk Cars Into 

$CASH$ 

Will Pick Up 

Scrap Metal From: 

•Auto Shop •Body Shop 

•HVAC •IND., Etc. 

Curt 

678-231-0782 

SERVICES - CLEANING 

KIM’S CLEAN SWEEP 

•Residential •Commercial 

•Free Estimates 

Kim Ledford, Owner 

Home Cell 

678-494-9607 678-233-7442 

• • 

• 

QUALITY CLEANING DONE 

• 

YOUR WAY 

WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE ROYALTY 

INSURED & LICENSED • 19 YEARS EXPERIENCE 

Misty, Owner & Operator 

770-529-8454 • 404-933-3730 

humblehandscleaning.com 

“JUST LIKE MOMMA” 

Need An Extra Pair 

Of Hands, Someone You 

Can Depend On. 

Look No Futher! 

Call 843-478-6881 

Heather’s Cleaning Service 

•Residential •Move-Outs 

•Model Homes •Rehab Homes 

Heather Travis, Owner 

770-265-7192 

Licensed, Insured 

We Do 

Floors 

on Hands 

& Knees! 

Carpet 

Cleaning 

Available 

Marie’s 

Cleaning 

Service 

$20 OFF 

Deep Clean 

Call Marie, 

770-479-6121 

Licensed • Insured • Bonded 

SISTERS CLEANING 

SERVICE 

Complete Service 

Tailored To 

Your Needs! 

We’ll Earn Your Business 

No Contract Required ~ Licensed 

Bonded • Insured 

Call Today To Find Out What Clean 

Really Is! 

770-704-9445 

(serving Cherokee County Since 1999) 

“JUST LIKE MOMMA” 

Need An Extra Pair 

Of Hands, Someone You 

Can Depend On. 

Look No Futher! 

Call 843-478-6881 

SERVICES-ELECTRICAL 

Mike's 

Lighting & Electric 

• Residential & Commercial 

Electrical Services 

• Wiring-Rewiring-Troubleshooting 

• Fixture Installation & Repair 

• Lighting Renovation & Design 

Call Mike 

770-402-3179 

SERVICES-INTERIOR DESIGN 

Touch of Class Wallpapering 

•Removal •Paint Ready •Painting 

18 years experience. 

Free Estimates. 

Debbie 770-998-8922 

SERVICES - CONSTRUCTION 

Metal Carports & Buildings 

$795 Installed! 

Call 770-480-0073 

jtbuildingsystems@comcast.net 

www.jtbuildings.net 

SERVICES - POOL 

AAA 

Pool & Spa Service 

• Openings • Closings 

• Maintenance • Repairs 

• Cleanings • Supplies 

Family Owned & Operated 


SERVICES - WINDOW 

Window Cleaning 

•Window Cleaning •Pressure Washing 

•Gutter Cleaning •Deck Staining 

Squeaky Clean Windows, LLC 

706.692.9013 

www.squeakywindows.com 

Quality roofing at 

AFFORDABLE prices. 

Call Southern Roofs 

over Georgia before 

spending too much 

with the competitors. 

770-560-7046 

■■■ 

SERVICES - WINDOW 

SERVICES PLUMBING 

J.W. Ragsdale 

Plumbing Services 

Master Plumber 

Weekend Service Calls Available 


770-974-0976 404-583-3279 

ALL SAINTS PLUMBING 

Licensed & Insured 

New•Remodel•Repair•Gas Piping 

Sewer & Drain Cleaning 

All Work Guaranteed 

770-592-6076 

SERVICES- REPAIR 

Morgan Appliance Service 

Specializing in: 

Kenmore & Whirlpool Appliances 

Used Appliances For Sale 

Serving Cherokee, 

North Cobb & South Pickens 

Call Jerry Morgan 

770-479-8422 or 770-363-8272 

SERVICES - HOME 

DAVE’S DECK RESTORATION 

We Make Your 

Deck Look New Again! 

Decks (Cleaned/Stained/Sealed) 

Several stain colors to choose from. 


770-842-9274 

Full Service Home Repairs 

•All Types Plumbing Leaks 

•Minor Electrical Repair 

•Painting & Decayed Wood 

Replacement & Much More! 


Michael Nelson 

770-735-4216 

Cell 770-598-3843 

BAGGETT PAINTING 

Commerical & Residential 

Interior & Exterior 

Sheetrock Repairs 

Wood Replacement 

Pressure Washing 

Wallpaper Removal 

Decks 

• Competitive Pricing 

• Licensed & Insured 

• References 

• Owner Operated 

770-735-1351 or 

cell#770-490-8351 

PRESSURE WASHING 

Window Washing by Hand 

Free Estimates 

Call Robin Gunnin 

770-505-8373 


Glen’s Glen’s Home Home 

Repairs& Repairs& Hauling Hauling 

Water Heater Installation 

Basement Remodeling 

Electrical • Plumbing 

Painting • Decks 

No Job Too Big or Too Small 

Free Free In-home In-home Estimates 

Estimates 

Licensed Licensed & & Insured Insured 

770-366-2758 

Mitonick Home Services, L.L.C. 

Kitchen and Design Build 

• Home Repairs 

• Interior Trim • Ceiling Fans 

• Doors & Windows 

• Tile • Plumbing 

• Handyman Service 

• Free Estimates 

• Great Rates Excellent Craftsmanship 

LICENSED & INSURED 

MICHAEL SCHWAB 

678-880-7470 • 954-881-0777 

SCHWABY6960@YAHOO.COM 

A1 CONCRETE 

& CONSTRUCTION 

•Patios •Stoop 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Footing Foundation 

•Retaining Walls 

•Decks & Landscaping 

Specializing in: 

Stamped, Colored Concrete 

Licensed 

678-566-1006 

AirApparent, Inc. 

Residential Heating & Air Conditioning 

Service & Installation 

Replacements • Zoning • Humidifiers 


Canton 770-309-6292 

RIVER ROCK 

POWER WASHING 

We Clean Anything! 

Commercial•Residential 

Power Washing & Window Cleaning 

Specializing In: 

Driveways, Walkways & Sidewalks 

We remove oil, grease, chewing gum, 

mold, mildew, graffiti & more! 

Licensed•Insured 

All Work 100% Guaranteed! 

Call Scott for a 

Free Estimate! 

678.773.0273 

770-573-3424 


Towne Lake 

Pressure Wash 

& Deck Staining 

“We Make It Like New Again!” 

$89 

Any House 

(up to 2500sf) 

Driveways • Decks • Patios 

770-926-8671 • 678-923-8989(cell) 

Big or Small, I Do it All! 

• Renovations 

• Room Additions 

• Basement 

Finishing 

Over 20 

Aluminum 

Colors to 

Choose 

From! 

A 

Plus 

Remodels 


CHARLES 

MASON 

Gutter Service 

Since 1967 

STAN LOGUE PAINTING 

& REMODELING 

Interior & Exterior 

Finished Basements • Decks 

Home Repairs • Custom Painting 

Interior Trim Carpentry 

Ceramic Tile 

Window & Door Replacement 

Bonded, Licensed & Insured 

Over 15 Yrs. Experience 

References Available 

678-445-9076 

• Sunrooms 

• Custom Trim 

• Deck Repair 

• Tile, etc... 


Call 678-613-9099 

www.aplusremodels.com 

Credit Cards Accepted Through 

• Gutter Installation 

• Aluminum & Copper 

Gutters 

• Seamless 5 & 6 Inch 

Gutters in Aluminum 

• Commercial Gutters 

• Aluminum Gutter 

Screens & Covers – 

Several to Choose From 

770-479-1540 • 770-497-1716 

P.O. Box 4097 Canton, 30114 

UNIQUE CONCRETE CONCEPTS 

•New Driveways & Walks 

•Footings •Colored/Pea Gravel 

•Bobcat Grading •RV/Boat 

Parking Pads •Pool Decks 

•Concrete Pressure Washing 

Small jobs welcome • References available • 18 years experience • Residential/Commercial. 

We specialize in removal and repair of broken or settled concrete. 

Call TIM ROBERTSON for a FREE estimate. 

770-917-9010 Nextel: 770-560-7111 Bldr.1#39952 

Specializing in Replacement of Old Driveways 

Licensed & Insured - Since 1989 

Concrete Work • Retaining Walls • Patios 

Timber, Masonry & Stone 

Paul Mabry, Owner 

770-592-3771 

www.getdrivewaysrus.com 

Free Estimates • Financing Available 

$200 

OFF 

on any job of 

1,200 sq. feet 

or more 

Ready to Remodel? 

• Design-build services 

• Guaranteed prices 

• Bonded & fully insured 

• Satisfied customers! 

Kitchens, Additions, Basements 

Decks, Bathrooms, Total Home 

See photos at www.SBFields.com



REGAL RENOVATIONS 

Plumbing 

Electrical 

Kitchens 

Bathrooms 

Home Theaters 

From Garage Doors 

to Basement Floors! 

No Job too Big 

or Small! 

404-307-5925 

CALEB PROSE 

CONSTRUCTION 

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 

• Drywall, Painting & Trim 

• Window & Door Replacement 

• New Flooring; Tile & Hardwood 

• Roofing, Siding & Paint 

• Decking & Concrete Flat Work 

Fully Insured 

Call Caleb 

770-876-7871 

AFFORDABLE 

REMODELING SERVICES 

•Remodeling •Plumbing 

•Basements •Kitchens 

•Porches & Decks 

•Windows & Doors 

Call for FREE Appraisal! 

No Job is Too Small or Too Large. 

Jimmy Morrow 

770-313-9368 

•FENCES •GATE OPERATOR REPAIR 

•INSTALLATION, DESIGN & BUILD 

•ELECTRICAL REPAIRS, 

•ACCESS CONTROL •REMOTES 

•CAMERA SYSTEMS 

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL 

WWW.THE-GATE-DOCTOR.COM 

CALL 678-624-9432 

Garage Flooring 

Epoxy Flooring 

Many colors to choose from! 

Check us out online: 

www.SqueakyWindows.com 


JSA Handyman Services 

•Trim Carpentry •Painting 

•Custom Woodwork & Cabinets 

•Home Repairs 

•Lawn Care and Much More 



Steve Anglin 

770-235-6903 

CleanACarpet.com-lst-1.2.08 

770-425-5225 

Elite Tile 

Complete Bathroom & Kitchen 

Renovations 

•Ceramic Tile •Granite •Wood 

•Custom Design Work 

•Clean, Regrout Tile 

•Change Grout Color 

•Replace Shower Pans 

770-928-2704 678-891-8243 

PRESSURE WASHING 

Window Washing by Hand 


Call Robin Gunnin 

770-505-8373 


Pressure Washing 

Hot Water Pressure Washing 

Squeaky Clean Windows, LLC 

706.692.9013 

www.squeakywindows.com 

Woodworking 

•Home Renovations & Repair 

•Decks & Fences 

Bill Fitzsimmons 

770-314-4100 

Garage Flooring 

Epoxy Flooring 

Many colors to choose from! 

Check us out online: 

www.SqueakyWindows.com 


SERVICES - PAINTING 

AMERICA’S BEST 

PAINTING & 

CONSTRUCTION 

Interior - Exterior 

Custom Specialist 


EXTERIOR 

PAINTING 

Med. House: 

$1,400 

Lrg House: 

$1,800 

FREE PRESSURE WASH 

WITH EXTERIOR PAINT 

Office 

770-926-9608 

John Aller 

404-452-7659 

Terry Jackson 

770-315-2829 

 

Call The House Doctor 

Indoor & Outdoor Painting 

Repairs without the Headaches! 

Top Quality Work at Competitive Rates 


 

 

 

MOORE PAINTING 

Interior/Exterior 

Residential/Commercial 



www.GetMoorePainting.com 

Call Greg at: 

678-522-4032 

Change 

the look of 

your home 

for less! 

AFFORDABLE 

PAINTING & 

PRESSURE 

WASHING 

12 years experience 

Hundreds of references 


Owner/Operator 

Unbelievably Fast! 

ALL WORK GUARANTEED! 

Call Aaron, 678-612-8508 

or Jennifer, 678-467-9809 

SERVICES - TREE 

First in Service, First in Quality 

• Tree Removal/Pruning 

• Stump Grinding 



Serving Cherokee & Cobb Counties 

770-891-7303 

24 hours 

A Drug Free Company 

■■■ 

FLOOR COVERING 

Carpet & Hardwood Flooring 

.......Sales & Installation....... 

Guaranteed Savings! 

On Most Major Brands & Styles 

• Professional Installation 

• 20 Years Experience 

Free Estimates • References Available 

Dale Luther - 770.642.6715 

Virgilio Modica Sr. & Jr. 


SERVICES - TREE 

Little Bear 

Tree Service 

• Complete tree removal 

• Care and quality assured 

• Storm Damage Specialists 

• Pruning / Shaping Specialists 

Sober & Drug Free 

Competitive Rates 

Fully Insured 

Free Prompt Estimate 

24 Hour Emergency 

Services 

404-975-9831 

SAY NO TO DRUGS 

SERVICES - YARD 

Cook’s Landscaping 

& Bobcat Service 

Retaining Walls 

Soil/Gravel 

Firewood/Delivery 

Home 770-479-8206 

Cell 770-893-9026 

TRACTOR WORK 

•Bush Hogging •Driveway 

Scraping •Brush Clearing 

•Front End Bucket, 

$45.00 Per Hour 

3 Hour Min 

Incl. 1 Hr Loading & Traveling Time 

Cell 770-598-3843 

Home 770-735-4216 

SGL-Logo-5.28 


Serving Canton 

Complete Lawn Service 

Plans Available 

•Pine Straw •Mulch 

•Hedge Trimming 

•Gutter Cleaning 

•Fall Clean-Up 

770-337-6908 

RP Lawn Services 

Your Reliable Choice 

All Your Lawn Maintenance Needs 

Call Rick 

678-794-6069 

rplawnservices@comcast.net 

QUALITY LAWN CARE 

Guaranteed & Reliable 

Locally Owned & Operated 

770-591-8149 

Brae Company 

Bobcat Work •Retaining Walls 

Hauling •Top Soil and Mulch 

Large Tract Mowing & Bush Hogging 

Insured •Free estimates. 

Shane Morris (770)479-1685 

HANDYMAN 

No Job Too Small 

Licensed & Fully Insured 

MODICA & SON HANDYMEN 

Italian craftsmanship 

Over 25 years experience 

Masonry • Concrete • Patio • Sidewalk • Tile Work 

Remodeling • Plumbing Repair • Screen Porches • Decks 

404-483-4547 

www.ModicaAndSon.com 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

Sayers Brothers 

A Complete Home Improvement Co. 

Specializing In: Additions, Sunrooms, 

Screened In Porches, Whole House 

Renovation, Basement Finishing 

30 years Experience•Licensed & Insured 

Jim 770-737-5272 

(Cell) 678-468-6615 


F.T. LANDSCAPE 

•Lawns Cut•Clean-Up 

•Haul •Sod •Grading 

•Retainer Walls •Fences (Cheap) 

Matt 4:4 

678-494-3438 678-472-7617 

Carreno 

Landscaping Services 

Tree Removal•Stump Grinding 

Spread Pine Straw/Mulch 

Lawn Maintenance 

Free Estimates•Licensed•Insured 

Cell 404-312-5082 

$30 Lawn Cuts 

~ Up to 1 acre ~ 

• Bushes Trimmed 

Starting at $30 

• All Other Services 

Available 

• Owner Operated, Insured 

William King 

404-509-9523 

Etowah Vale Lawn Care 

Full Service Landscaping 

Commercial & Residential 

•Aeration •Overseed 

•Lawn Care •Firewood 

•Junk Removal 

Any Size Job! 

Call James 770-316-6434 

Office 678-493-6611 

PLUMBING 

Lakeside Plumbing 

& Medical Gas 

Installation, Repair & Sales 

Oxygen, Suction, Air, Scavenge, Surgery 

Centers, Dental & Veterinary 

State Certified 

770-940-3828 

The Home Handyman 

Master Plumber “Retired” 

•Plumbing Fixtures 

•Faucet & Toilet Repair 

•Water Heaters •Basement Plumbing 


Mike Riley 770-735-6892 

REMODELING 

D & H CONSTRUCTION 

•Custom Tile •Decks 

Fencing, Skylights Additions, 

New Windows, Garages Car Ports 

Additions, New Kitchens/Bathrooms 

Big or Small, I Do It All 

Over 30 years experience • Free Estimates 

David Harmon 770-364-5604 

This Space Could Be Yours! 

Our classified ads reach over 40,000 

homes in Cherokee County 

each week!For more info... 

Call Melissa, 

770.928.0706, ext.205 


Residential & Commercial 


Grading 

Clearing 

Hauling 

Tree Removal 

CLBContracting@yahoo.com 

GREG CAGLE 

Owner/Operator 

770.364.5746 

770.720.2503 

TUFF TURF 

•Sod Installation•Retaining Walls 

•Bobcat Work & Pavers. 

•Dirt/Gravel Delivery 

Sam Manous 

770-548-0489 

ALL LANDSCAPING 

•Grass Cutting 

(Dirt Cheap) 

•Bobcat Work 

(Done cheaper than renting) 

•Fences •Retaining Walls 

678-494-3438 678-472-7617 

A & K Stump Grinding 

self-propelled units 35” gate access 

Any Size Job Free Estimates 

Licensed-Insured 

Phone (770)516-9953 

Voice Mail (770)655-9027 

B&B Lawn Services 

Landscape & Lawn Maintenance 

Aerate & Overseed Package 

Licensed •Insured 

678-697-0660 

ROOFING 

Erwin Roofing 

and Construction 

ReRoofs & Repairs 


We Accept Visa & MasterCard! 

770-924-9853 

ROOFING 

INSPIRED 

Reroofs and New Construction 

Reliable and Prompt Service 

678.231.5549 

LEAK MASTERS 

WATER PROOFING SYSTEMS 

•Roof Leaks •Foundation Leaks 

We can fix any roof leak guaranteed and 

give a 5 year "no leak " warranty. 

10 years experience. Jon Roberts 

678-232-7238 

TREE SERVICE 

AAA 

STEWART’S 

FREE 

ESTIMATES 

All Storm Damage Repairs! 

TREE SERVICE 

LANDSCAPING 

STUMP GRINDING 

FREE ESTIMATES 

INSURED 

770.516.9494 

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS 35 

OPEN 

SUNDAY 

1-6 

4 WHEEL ABS BRAKES 

5-SPEED TRANSMISSION 

4 CYLINDER - 35MPG HWY RATING 

4 WHEEL ABS BRAKES 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

4 CYLINDER - 35MPG HWY RATING 

NEW 08 

TINTED GLASS 

AUTOMATIC 

DUAL AIR 

KEYLESS ENTRY 

POWER WINDOWS 

NEW 08 

V6 

NEW 09 

AUTOMATIC 

ABS BRAKES 

TILT WHEEL 

AM/FM/CD/MP3 W/6 SPEAKERS 

POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS 

NEW 08 

2WD 

2WD 

NEW 09 

NEW 09 

V6 2WHEEL DRIVE 

PRE-RUNNER 

SR5 PCKG #2 

COLOR KEYED FENDER FLARES 

4 CYLINDER 

AUTOMATIC 

AM/FM/6 CD CHANGER 

POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS 

2WD 

AUTOMATIC 

17 IN ALLOYS 

CRUISE CONTROL 

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES 

AM/FM/CD PLAYER 

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 

$ 15,975 

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS 

AM/FM CD MP3 PLAYER 

$ 17,475 

SIDE AIRBAGS 

AIR CONDITIONER 

4-CYLINDER - 31MPG HWY RATING 

2.4L 158 HP ENGINE 

NEW 2008 D-CAB 

$ 20,975 

5.7 LITER V8 W/381 HORSEPOWER • LIMITED SLIP 

AM/FM CD PLAYER • TUNDRA GRADE • KEYLESS ENTRY 

VSC/TRACTION CONTROL 

NEW 08 

NEW 08 

AM/FM/CD W/6 SPKS 

VSC WITH TRACTION CONTROL 

3.5L 270HP 24-VALVE V6 ENG W/DUAL VVT-I 

SR5 

$ 14,775 

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS 

AM/FM CD MP3 PLAYER 

Double Cab 

$ 19,475 


KEYLESS ENTRY 

4WHEEL ABS 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

$ 19,775 

KEYLESS ENTRY 

SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS 

VSC & TRACTION CONTROL 


CE 

$ 20,975 

POWER LOCKS 


SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS 

REAR CAPTAIN CHAIRS 

TILT WHEEL 

$ 22,975 

17" 6-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS 

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 

SIDE & CURTAIN AIRBAGS 

$ 22,975 

TILT WHEEL 

POWER LOCKS 

POWER WINDOWS 

TRACTION CONTROL 

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL 

POWER MOONROOF 

99 Volkswagon 

Cabrio 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, Only 63k mi, 

Gold check warranty, #81879X 

00 Toyota 

Tacoma X-cab 

04 Toyota Corolla LE 

$8,988 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, 

CD, #81433A 

$7,988 $8,988 

V6, Auto, Alloys, 119k mi 

#3418PA 

03 Toyota Celica GT 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, Spoiler, 80k mi, 

Gold check warranty, #90364B 

Add tax, tag, and additional customer requested options. All prior sales excluded. Dealer retains factory incentives & rebates. 

Cannot be combined with other promotions. Approved credit required for advertised rates. Art may vary from vehicles advertised. 

CHEROKEE COUNTY 

770-704-9525 www.cherokeecountytoyota.com 

301 Liberty Boulevard • Canton, GA • (I-575 Exit 20, Across from Super-Walmart) 

Mon. - Fri. 9:00A.M. - 9:00P.M. • Saturday 9:00A.M. - 8:00P.M. • Sunday 1:00P.M. - 6:00P.M. 

$9,988 

V6, Auto, PW, PL, 

Alloys, #81805B 

03 Nissan Altima 2.5s 

$12,988 $13,988 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, Only 25k mi! 4cyl, 5spd, 28k mi, 

Gold check warranty, #3463P Certified, #3508P 

04 Honda CRV LX 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, Leather, 

49k mi, #3461P 

06 Toyota Solara SE 

$14,988 $14,988 

$15,988 

2dr, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Alloys, 

28k mi, Certified, #3443P 

04 Toyota Tundra Ltd 

$16,988 

2WD, V8, Auto, PW,PL, Alloys, 


4cyl, Auto, PW,PL, Lthr, Sunroof, Alloys, 

49k mi, Gold check warranty, #81955B 

06 Volkswagon 

Jetta TDI 

Diesel, Auto, Lthr, Sunroof, Alloys, 

Gold check warranty, #81599A 

06 Toyota Avalon XLS 

V6, Auto, PW, PL, Lthr, Sunroof, 

Alloys, 22k mi, Certified, #3493P 

$9,988 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, Pwr seat, 72k mi, 

Gold check warranty, #90526A 

07 Toyota Tacoma SR5 

Reg Cab 

05 Scion tC 

4cyl, 5spd, PW, PL, Sunroof, 


05 Jeep Wrangler X 

6cyl, 5spd, A/C, Lift kit, Alloys, Step 

bars, Hard drs, 23k mi, #3506P 

08 Scion xB 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, 3k mi, 

Certified, #3517P 

07 Toyota 

4Runner SR5 

2WD, V6, PW, PL, Alloys, Only 

20k mi, Certified, #81482A 

08 Toyota Tacoma 

PreRunner Dbl Cab 

V6, Auto, PW, PL, Alloys, 

7k mi, Certified, #3509R 

V6, Auto, Alloys, PW, PL, 



SR5 Xcab 

03 Toyota Tundra Reg 

Cab 

$12,988 

2WD, V6, Auto, Only 9k mi, 


07 Toyota Corolla CE 

4cyl, Auto, PW, PL, 29k mi, 


03 Toyota Tacoma SR5 

PreRunner Dbl Cab 

2WD, Auto, TRD, PW, PL, 

Alloys, #3470P 

05 Toyota 

Sequoia SR5 

$16,988 $18,988 

2WD, V8, Auto, PW, PL, 3rd row 

seat, Lthr, 32k mi, Certified, #3475P 

2WD, V8, Auto, Lthr, 20" Alloys, 



Dbl Cab 

$9,988 

$12,988 

4cyl, 5spd, 44k mi, 

Certified, #81707A 

02 Toyota 

Sequoia SR5 

2WD, V8, Auto, PW, PL, Leather, 

Alloys, 59k mi, #81858A 

4cyl, Auto, PW,PL, 22k mi, 

Certified, #90469A 

$19,988 

V6, PW, PL, Pwr side & rear drs, Lthr, 


08 Toyota 

Highlander SR5 

$20,988 $22,988 

$22,988 

V6, Auto, TRD Sport, 42k mi, 


07 Toyota 

Sequoia SR5 

V6, Auto, PW, PL, Alloys, 3rd row 

seat, 13k mi, Certified, #90318B 

$24,988 $24,988 $27,988 

2WD, V8, Auto, PW, PL, Alloys, Sunroof, 

Lthr, 36k mi, Certified, #81960A 


PreRunner Reg Cab 

07 Toyota Camry LE 

06 Honda Accord EX 06 Toyota Tundra XSP 05 Toyota Sienna XLE 

$18,988 

$20,988 

$24,988 

02 Toyota Camry LE 

$16,988 

$19,988 

08 Toyota 4Runner SR5 

4x4 

4x4 

4x4 

$13,988 

$14,988 

$19,988 

$13,988 

07 Toyota Yaris 

$14,988 

4dr, Auto, 17k mi, 


$18,988 

07 Toyota Solara 

SLE Conv. 

V6, Auto, Lthr, Alloys, Nav, 

14k mi, Certified, #3504P

36 THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 

Marc 

Holton 

404-384-2601 

Barry 

Johnson 

770-324-2428 

Janet 

Marshall 

770-378-3418 

Molly 

McGrory 

770-596-6599 

11 +/- Acres 

$649,000 

Just like new 5 BR/3.5 BA brick tradiitonal on 

a full daylight basement. Master suite on main, 

gourmet kitchen office/study, screen porch 

3 fireplaces, banquet dining, hardwood floors, 

custom trim upgraded fixtures & more. Enormous 

3 car garage & boat door. 

Rosanne 

Wells 

678-687-7589 

Perfect cottage in Active Adult Community. 

Tile bathrooms, Large master suite, hardwood 

floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 

clubhouse & pool, fenced patio area and so 

much more. See it all at www.homescenes.com. 

ID # 3753466 

$204,900 

Bedroom on Main Level. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full 

Baths. Separate Dining Room. 2-Story Great 

Room with Gas Logs in Fireplace. Fenced Back 

Yard. Lots of Extras. Minutes from 575. Swim 

Tennis Community. 

$350,000 

$599,900 

Awesome home in Waleska on 8 acres! Custom 

Victorian with 5 BR/4.5 BA, 3 fireplaces. Full 

basement High ceilings, awesome kitchen w/granite 

and island. Master BR suite. Too many extras to 

mention. Only 3 years old. Additional acreage 

available w/purchase of home. 

Peter 

Psareas 

770-655-3839 

$699,900 

Just listed your own private oasis. Situated on 2 acre 

private lot, this 6 BR/6 full BA has a new updated 

kitchen, owner's retreat on main, loft, finished terrace 

level, gourmet kitchen with wolf appliances, pool, spa, 

outdoor kitchen and more. 4 car garage, cabana, media 

room, bar, large bedrooms and more. 

$420,000 

Instant Equity Gorgeous Custom Log home on 

2.9 acres. 4 BR/4.5 BA, Wood floors & ceilings, 

granite, oiled fixtures, luxury master suite & so 

much more. Private setting with mountain views, 

minutes to Lake Allatoona and Canton. 

$159,000 

Updated 3 BR/2BA ranch with finished basement in 

Woodstock. Designer colors, new light fixtures. 

Updated baths with ceramic tile, new vanities and 

light fixtures. Refinished cabinets, new floor and 

stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Fenced back 

yard. Huge basement and oversized garage. 

Alex 

Rodriguez 

404-401-1731 

$199,900 

RANCH - BRICK & Hardiplank, Wooded Lot, 5 BR/ Pre Short Sale - MODEL Like Home 4 BR/2.5 BA, 

3 full BA, 1 half BA, FINISHED TERRACE with Office, Stainless Appliances, Corian, Kit Island, All 

Bedroom, WET BAR, Workshop, Media Room & Hardwoods 1st Floor, Office Space, FENCED YARD, 

Cedar Closet, Master + 2 Bedrooms on Main, OPEN BIG Bedrooms, Kitchen/Family Room All Open 

PLAN, Deck & Patio, Leaded Glass Door & Window, Space, Decorator Colors, Upgraded Lighting, 

Circle Driveway, Sequoyah HS District 

Creekland/Creekview District, MINT CONDITION. 

RV/Boat Finished Bsmt 

$199,900 

Priced below appraisal this 3 BR/ 2 full BA on finished 

bsmt & 1+ acre lot. Level fenced lot, bring home for 

boats etc w/plenty of parking in the back. New roof, 

hvac, water heater, granite counters, carpet, hardwoods, 

& more. Large family room w/fireplace, dining room, 

updated kitchen and terrace level. Oversized gargage 

Bring the Horses 

$219,900 

GOLF LOT REDUCED 

Just Listed 

Call One of 

Our Offices 

to List Your 

Home Now! 

5.4 acres 

5.4 Acres in Cherokee County! Beautiful Custom Built 

Home on 5.4 Gorgeous Acres. Master BR on the Main 

Level w/Adjoining Sunroom. Spacious Kitchen has 

Custom Crafted Cabinets w/Glass Doors. Very Large 

Rocking Chair Front Porch, Full Basement. 

Pool 

$209,900 

Beautiful 3 BR/2.5 BA traditional beauty on private 

cul-de-sac lots. Formal LR & DR w/hrdwd flrs. Bright 

open kitchen, family rm w/fireplace & large mstr suite 

w/private BA. Finished bonus/rec room in bsmt, double 

decks & so much more. A perfect"10". FIELDSTONE 

Linda 

Stewart 

770-402-4739 

$469,900 

Sought after 3 BR/2.5 BA ranch on a premium golf course lot 

in an active adult comm. w/state of the art comm/activity 

center. Hdwd floors, upgraded trim, fixtures & appliances. 

Grand rm & family/keeping rm, owner's suite w/his & her 

closets & spa bath, brazilian cherry hdwd flrs a perfect "10". 

2-car garage, screen porch & oversized patio. A must see! 

$152,900 

Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath with finished lower 

OPPORTUNITY 

Town & Country 

Independently Owned & Operated 

$139,900 

on park-like setting. Custom mantle, stone 

Don't miss this great home! Huge 3 BR/2 BA all 

brick on level 3/4 acre lot. Home features extra 

large Great room, Dining & Living. Enormous 

fireplace, newer appliances. wood cabs, garage w/work area & full basement. Plenty of 

breakfast bar, screen porch! 1 acre! 

room for a 4th BR. You won't find a better buy! 

$267,000 

Neat as a pin 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath near I-575. Brick 

front, private backyard. Kitchen with corian 

counters and bayed eat in area. Light and bright. 

Huge master with sitting area. Sound system, 

irrigation system. 

$224,900 

Immcalute 3 BA in swim/tennis community, 

2 story family room, formal living & dining, 

eat-in open kitchen, master with sitting, full 

daylight basement, fenced private backyard, 

extended deck, hardwoods on main. 

$715,000 

Incredible! 5.38 acre! Mstr on main w/sitting rm, dbl vanity, 

whirlpool tub, sep shower, w/i closet w/closets & more system; 

hair salon, gourmet kit. w/corian & maple cabinets, keeping 

rm, bkfst rm, vaulted fam rm, hrdwds in kit, foyer, bkfst area, 

DR & salon, screened porch o’looking in-ground pool, bsmnt 

w/second kitchen, DR, laundry, 2 large BRs, storm shelter, sep 

entrance, handicap BA w/walk-in custom shower, drive thru 

barn w/upstairs, sep power & water, your own private retreat. 

$214,900 

Move in Ready! Quick close! 3 BR/2 BA on finished 

basement, new premium carpet, new hardwoods, fresh 

paint, inground pool with diving board, storage shed, 

completely fenced yard, lots of privacy, large rear deck 

overlooking pool that's great for grilling, covered front 

porch, quiet neighborhood. Owner/Agent. 

Acreage Active Adult Golf Course Canton 

Cheryl 

Karr 

770-479-7050 

Lake Allatoona 

2+ Acre Building Site 

Desirable Wooded Property 

in Canton. Area of varied 

home styles & prices. 

No restrictive covenants. 

Why not build your dream 

home on one + acre 

& sell the other acre? 

$145,000 • FMLS # 3753789 

Cheryl Karr, 770-479-7050 

Melissa 

Clay 

770-547-8994 

Carole 

Link 

678-697-7050 

$144,900 

Must Sell! 

$425,000 

5 Ac. touching Lake Allatoona (no dock rights), spacious 

David Weekley Homes flr plan w/children’s retreat, media 

rm stubbed for wet bar, surround sound thruout house, 

gourmet kitchen w/silestone counters, maple cabinets, pull 

out pan drawers, tile backsplash, s/s appls, built-in desk 

area, eat-in kitchen opens to covered patio, 2 water heaters, 

oversized laundry rm w/lots of storage, extra concrete for 

RV or boat parking or workshop area. A must see. 

4 Ac Hobby Farm 

$259,900 

Beautiful Log home on 4 ac w/complete privacy, completely 

handicap accessible. Rocking chair front porch, side deck 

& covered rear porch w/hot tub. Open living space w/ 

vaulted/beamed ceilings, pine flrs, finished bsmt perfect for 

teen suite or in-law suite w/BR, rec rm, media rm & full 

bath, 2 car garage & workshop area. There is a dog kennel, 

dog washing station, 3 pastures aprox 1 ac each, isolation 

pen, & plenty of shelters around property. There is an add’l 

home site or barn site with all utilities in place. 

$318,750 

Stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in 

Sought after Harmony On the Lakes 

beautiful upgrades throughout. Partial 

finished basement. Private fenced back 

yard that backs up to the woods. 

Woodstock 

$239,900 

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in 

sought after neighborhood – Woodlands. 

This home has all the upgrades. Spacious 

private corner lot with fenced back yard. 

Great location! 

Acreage 

$580,000 

Canton/Ball Ground: Ranch, 4 Sides Brick, Full 

Hardwoods, Granite Counters, Extensive Superior 

Trim, Finished Terrace Level with Separate Full Kitchen, 

Laundry, Dining Room, Great Room, Media Room, 

Wine Cellar/Storm Shelter and separate garage. 

6.5 Acres, Private, Beautiful. 

$144,900 

Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in great 3 bed/2 full bath home in Woodstock. New roof, 

Woodstock location. Hardwoods on main, new gutters, hardwoods, paint int/ext., crown molding, 

carpet, family room with fireplace, separate and smooth ceilings. Huge level fenced yard, 

den/office, open kitchen, roommate floorplan, large rec/media room in basement w/new carpet. 

private fenced backyard. New listing! 

Move-in ready!

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