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5/1: douglasville ConneCt 3on3 BasketBall tournament.
Sponsored by Central Baptist Church at the Arbor Place Mall. Call 770-
92-992 or visit their website at www.connect3on3.com/Douglasville for
more information.
5/1: all star Cheerleading team try outs are being held at
Douglasville Cheerleading & Gymnastics on Saturday, May 1st. Come by
to pick up an info packet for Cheer Star Try Outs.
5/1: master gardener plant sale. The Douglas County Mas-
ter Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 1, from
8:00am until 1:00pm. The sale will be at the greenhouse adjacent to the
Woodie Fite Senior Citizens Center, 8750 Dorris Road, Douglasville. They
will have a large variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs, and veg-
etables. They have many unusual/hard to find plants this year as well as
many baskets of annuals and a large number of easy to care for Roses. This
sale helps support the numerous projects of the Master Gardeners such as
their Vegetable Garden for “Feed the Hungry”.
5/1: mirror lake Community wide yard sale, Sat, 5/1/10, 8
AM - 2 PM Rain or Shine. Shop over 100 homes. Pick up address list of
sellers & map at Information Center on Conners Rd.
5/1: Belk at arBor plaCe mall is holding its spring Char-
ity event from 6am-10am. The four-hour, in-store shopping event offers
an excellent fund-raising opportunity for local charities, schools and other
nonprofit organizations and a chance for customers to take advantage of
special savings while supporting participating charities. For a $5 donation,
customers will receive a ticket to the Charity Sale and receive $5 off their
first purchase of $5 or more at the event. Tickets are available from partici-
pating charities and in the store. Call (678) 838-2200 for further details.
5/1: silver swingers danCe CluB, hosts a variety dance on the 1st
and 3rd Saturday of the month at Woodie Fite Senior Center. Doors open at
6:00pm with Line Dance lessons from 6:30-7:00pm., dancing from 7:00-
10:00pm. A donation of $.00 will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger
snack to share and join us at the Woodie Fite Center. See article on page
31 for more information.
5/1: men only!! Dynamic small group for men who want to grow in their
faith, as husbands and fathers and men of God. Meets 1st and 3rd Satur-
days of each month. 8:00am. Coffee and Pastries. Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church. 3988 Highway 5, Douglasville, 770-92-681.
5/1: main street market & Free ConCert, O’Neal Plaza,
10:00am-9:00pm. Free & Open to the Public. See ad on Page 22 for more
information.
5/1: multi-Family yard sale in sterling pointe suBdivision.
See article on page 35 for more information.
5/1: touCh a truCk experienCe. See ad on page 65 for more in-
formation.
5/2: sweetwater Chapter oF the national soCiety oF the
daughters oF the ameriCan revolution (nsdar) meeting.
The Sweetwater Chapter is holding a meeting at the 1st Presbyterian Church
on Sunday at 2PM. Women with an interest in genealogy are invited to at-
tend the meeting. Please contact Pat Harrington at pjharrin1@bellsouth.net
or Randy Williamson at randy596@comcast.net for more information.
5/3: west georgia transplant support group meets on the
first Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Wellstar Douglas Medical
Center Community Building. The meeting is open to transplant recipients,
candidates and their families. The group fills a tremendous need for those
who are waiting for a transplant, and have no one to talk to. For info call
Donna at 678-91-3503 or 770-505-3503.
5/3: needle nerds. The Needle Nerds meet on the first Monday of
each month at 7:00pm. They are a group of knitters, crotchetier, tatters
and needlers in Douglas County. Bring your latest project and join them.
Contact Julie at 678-28-6526 or visit their website, www.mindspring.
com/~needle.nerds, for more information.
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5/4: CHRISTIAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S LUNCHEON. They meet every at 7:30pm at Central Baptist Church. See article on page 2 for more
first Tuesday of the month. Bring a brown bag lunch, and come for net- information.
working, fellowship, and a dynamic speaker. They meet at First Presbyterian 5/4: THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS will hold their monthly
Church, 9190 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, 770-942-0710, www. meeting May 4 at 7:30pm at the Douglasville Baptist Temple on Simon
fpcdouglasville.org. Road. For information, contact Leonard Draper at 770-949-3014 or 404-
5/4: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY ART GUILD meets on the first Tuesday of 401-91.
each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church, 400 Stewart Mill Rd., Doug- 5/5: DOUGLAS COUNTY LIONS CLUB will meet on Wed., May th at
lasville, Ga. from 6:30-9:00pm. Please note this is a new time and loca- the Irish Bred Pub from noon to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to check it out.
tion for these meetings. For more information please contact Linda Britt at 404-273-0102 for more club info.
770-947-347. 5/5: THE PAULDING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets the first and third
5/4: THE MOMS CLUB OF DOUGLASVILLE meets the first Tuesday of Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas, GA.
each month for their Business meeting, which is at 10:00am at Monkey The club is open to all with an interest in the art of photography and grow-
Joe’s party room (kids play for price following the meeting at 11:00am). ing their photography skills. Meetings and club activities include guest
The MOMS Club is an International Support Group for at-home moms that speakers, hands-on learning opportunities, workshops, field trips, and club
offers enriching activities for you and your children each week. The activities competitions. For more information please visit www.pauldingphotography-
include, but are not limited to, park play, playgroups in various places, and club.org or contact Mike Nalley at mikenalley@comcast.net or Kim Mitas
family day out. Also planned for each month is a moms night out, where at kimmitas@att.net
moms are able to go and enjoy dinner, a movie, or other things with other 5/6: DOUGLAS COUNTY FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES ORI-
moms in the group. Activities are planned month to month by the moms in ENTATION FOR NEW FOSTER PARENTS meets at 6:00 PM the first and
the group at the calendar planning activity. For more information, please third Thursday of every month at 8473 Duralee Lane, Douglasville, Ga.
log on to www.momsclubofdouglasville.org.
5/4: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
meets at 11:00am the first Tuesday of each month at Arbor Heights Baptist
Church on Reynolds Road in Douglasville. For more information, contact
Tom Green at 770-489-6490 or Vickie Pruitt at 770-949-269 (email
vpruic@peoplepc.com).
5/4: GOLDEN SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB for seniors meets at Jessie Davis
Memorial Park on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm. Call
770-920-3009 for information.
5/4: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY will host
receptions the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30-6:00pm. The public
is welcomed and encouraged to attend. The exhibits are also available for
viewing each day during regular courthouse operating hours. If you are
interested in submitting art for an upcoming show please mail photographs
of your work along with your contact information to Douglas County Court-
house, 3rd Floor 8700 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 Attn.: Wes
Tallon. The Courthouse Art Gallery hopes that this new venue will encour-
age residents with creative talent to come forward and express themselves
and represent their community.
5/4: CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA will hold a Spring Concert

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 Interested families are invited to attend. For more info contact 770-947-
7547.
5/6: MoM’s Night out for MoMs of special Needs chil-
dreN. Douglasville Rehabilitation, Kids in Motion, and Tailored for Tots (all
pediatric therapies) will sponsor an evening event to provide moms of chil-
dren with special needs an opportunity to fellowship, relax and celebrate the
joys of motherhood. Guests will design custom jewelry through U Design
Jewelry. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit breast cancer aware-
ness. :00pm at the Ramada Inn Conference Center, 8315 Cherokee Blvd,
Douglasville. RSVP Douglasville Rehab 770-577-0399.
5/6: the West georgia autisM support group, a support/ac-
tion group for people who have autism, love someone with autism or work
with individuals with autism or any other mental disability or developmental
disability, meets the first Thursday of every month at :00pm in Branham
Hall at Bremen First United Methodist Church (321 Hamilton Avenue, Bre-
men). Please call 770-337-9057 or visit www.westgeorgiaautism.org for
more information.
5/6: the douglas couNtY Master gardeNers meet the first
Thursday of each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill
Road, Douglasville, at :30pm. They have speakers or new topics monthly
and welcome everyone. For information, contact Marjorie Stansel at 770-
949-094.
5/6: the couNtrY pride liNe daNce aNd social cluB meets
the first Thursday of every month. They are always looking for new mem-
bers. Contact Diane Quinn (President) at 770-317-8021 or Debbie Rider
(Vice President) at 770-274-9839 for more information.
5/6: historic iMage preserVatioN aNd preseNtatioN group
meets the first Thursday night of each month at the Cultural Arts Center here
in Douglasville at 7:15pm. For more information please contact Richard
Nichols at 404-210-5985.
5/6: 59th aNNual oBserVaNce “the NatioNal daY of
praYer”. See ad on page 79 for more information.
5/7: WoMeN iN the Word aNd MeN’s BiBle studY group
Will host its 2Nd “sisters shariNg With sisters” christiaN
felloWship May 7th to be held at the Downtown Conference Center at
7pm. This is a free community event; if you have a testimony you believe
will be uplifting and encouraging and you would like to share please call
Barbara at 770-942-2713 or Virginia at 770-489-8128 for more informa-
tion. Transformation will be there to minister to us in song along with others
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 5/7-8: Chapel hill Community yard Sale. Friday, May 7th from
6:00-:00pm and Saturday, May th from :00am-2:00pm. Over 00
homes in neighborhood. Household items, sporting goods, children’s
clothes, toys, books, etc. Visit www.chapelhillsca.com for a complete list of
participating homes and items being sold.
5/7: la leChe leaGue oF douGlaSVille, which serves Carroll and
Douglas Counties, meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30am. LLL
offers breastfeeding support, a group library, and parenting information.
Infants and Toddlers are welcome at meetings. Please contact Nancy at
770-920-562 for directions or more info.
5/7: Brain inJury and Brain illneSS Support Group meets
the first and third Friday of the month at the First United Methodist Church
6167 Presley Mill Road. Meeting time is 6:30pm. The focus of the group is
on Successful living with a brain condition. Care Givers are encouraged to
attend. Information, resources and support will be available. Contact Rocky
Rothrock at 770-355-6135 for more information.
5/8: the douGlaS County demoCratiC party, will meet on Sat-
urday, May th at 10:00am at the St. Julian’s Episcopal Church located at
5400 Stewart Mill Rd. For more information please e-mail them at Doug-
lasCountyDems@yahoo.com.
5/8: mt. Carmel elementary SChool Car Show at 2356 Fair-
burn Rd., Douglasville. Free to attend! Fun and games for the entire family!
$25 for vendors, $15 for car entries. Prizes for winners of each category!
Please call 256-404-5919 or email andygoswick@yahoo.com for more
information.
5/8: Villa riCa parkS & reCreation 1 mile Fun run. All proceeds
benefit AAU & USATF National Qualifiers. 9:00am at Gold Dust Park. $7
Early Registration. $10 Day of Event. T-shirt for every participant. Visit vr-
trackandfield.weebly.com or Gold Dust Park for registration information.
5/8: CaSCade united toaStmaSterS (Cut) CluB meets at 9:30
the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Toastmasters is a public
speaking organization that teaches leadership and communication skills.
They invite you to attend their meetings to see for yourself how Toastmas-
ters can improve your communication skills. For more information visit the
website http://cascadeunited.freetoasthost.com/index.html or contact John
Davis cutoastmasters@gmail.com.
5/8: Ben hill toaStmaSterS CluB meets at 10:00am the second
and fourth Saturday of every month. Toastmasters is a public speaking or-
ganization that teaches leadership and communications skills. For more
information go to www.toastmasters.org or contact them at william_carr@
comcast.net.
5/8: SprinG ConCertS on the plaza, O’Neal Plaza, 7:00-9:00pm.
Free & open to the public. See ad on page 22 for more information.
5/8: douGlaS County Bark in the park ii at Deer Lick Park. See
ad on page 99 for more information.
5/9: ladieS oF douGlaS County Book CluB monthly meeting.
Members meet on the second Sunday of each month at 3:00pm at the
Brookmont Information Center and Clubhouse, 5315 Brookmont Parkway,
Douglasville. Membership is continous and open to ladies throughout At-
lanta. To join or for additional information contact Jackie Delgado at 404-
536-7500 or 67-229-6924, or email ldcbookclub@yahoo.com.
5/9: eVery woman, inC. meets every 2nd Sunday at the Public Library
in the large conference room from 2:00-5:00pm. Get involved in volun-
teering in your community and enjoy networking with 50 or so women in
Douglas County. For more info contact 67-41-05 or visit their website
at www.everywomaninc.org. No cost for membership just a 2 hour commit-
ment of time each month to volunteer in the community.
5/10: the Junior leaGue oF douGlaS County meets the sec-
ond Monday of each month at 6:30, in the Convention Center downtown
Douglasville. Junior League is an organization of women committed to pro-
moting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women, and to improv-
ing the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. This month they
will be presenting a panel of speakers, representing non-profits, to discuss
Impacting Our Community through Volunteerism. Visitors are always wel-
come. For more information or questions call Valerie at 770-920-0392.
5/10: Vietnam VeteranS oF ameriCa meets every month on the
second Monday at Longhorn Steakhouse. Dinner at 6:00pm, meeting to
follow. Vietnam Veterans, and Vietnam Era Veterans are invited, bring the
family.
5/10: the douGlaS County ConneCtion meets the second
Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Cultural Arts Center. For more
information contact Alison Williams, President, at 770-947-770 or by e-
mail at mcbr1997@netscape.net.
5/10: the douGlaS County Chapter oF BoSom BuddieS
meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30pm. Bosom Buddies is
a support group for breast cancer patients and survivors. Anyone who has
had or now has breast cancer is encouraged to join. For more information,
call Donna at 770-942-466 or 770-49-913.
5/11: pauldinG County SinGleS CluB age 45 and older meet
the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in a reserved room at Ryan’s

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Restaurant at 55 Pace Court in Hiram. They invite anyone who is interested.
Call Andree at 770-505-3237.
5/11: FREE SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP every 2nd and 4th Tuesday start-
ing at 6:00pm at Central Baptist Church. Please call for more information.
Everyone welcome. Susan Davis, 770-48-270.
5/11: CAT MINISTRY. Join them the second Tuesday of each month at
10:00am as they create stuffed cats to give to the hospitals, police and
fire departments for newborns and children in crisis. Dorsett Shoals Baptist
Church, 770-4-8734 or www.HopeForDouglas.org
5/12: ENTREPRENEuR DAY. :00am-1:00pm at the Douglasville Down-
town Conference Center. Great information for starting your Second Ca-
reer!. Business Resources, Start-Up Information, Break Out Sessions, Train-
ing Seminars, Consultations Booths, Free and Open to the Public. For more
informaiton contact the Main Street Manager at 678-715-602.
5/13: MOTHERS AND MORE is a support group for mothers and ex-
pectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children
including playgroups, mom’s night outs, holiday parties, children’s activi-
ties, couples outings, family events and community service projects. As a
member you may attend as many or as few activities as you choose. If you
are a working mom or a stay-at-home mom this may be the right group for
you. Visitors are welcome and may attend two mom’s only events and two
public activities before deciding to join. They meet at 7pm on the second
and fourth Thursday of the month at Douglasville First United Methodist
Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Rd and Hospital Dr. You can also visit
their website at http://mothersandmore.org/chapters/Douglasville. Call
Ann Marie Alford at 770-485-544 or Andrea Glaser at 770-4-855
for more information.
5/13: SWEETWATER CAMERA CLuB. Beginner, Intermediate and Ad-
vanced Image Makers are encouraged to attend! The SCC hosts a wide
variety of fun, interesting and informative lectures, monthly field trips and
photo contests. They meet the second Thursday of every month. Doors open
at 6:30 PM, and the meeting begins at 7 in the Parish Hall of St. Julian’s
Episcopal Church at 5400 Stewarts Mill Road in Douglasville. From I-20
take the Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewarts Mill Road at the
4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles down Stewart
Mill Road on the right. Visit the club’s website at www.SweetwaterCamera-
Club.org or call SCC President Richard Nichols at 404-210-585. Visitors
are always welcome.
5/13: THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS III, a widowed ladies group, meet on the
second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm for a covered dish meal, fun
and fellowship in the Family Care Center of Hightower’s Memorial Chapel,
7034 West Broad Street, Douglasville, Georgia. The Circle of Friends III
is open to widowed women. For more information call Pat Owen-Parris at
770-48-2818 or email pat.parris@hightowersmemorial.com. www.high-
towersmemorial.com
5/13: THE PILOT CLuB OF SWEETWATER meets the second Thursday
of each month at 12:00pm. The Pilot Club meets to focus on brain related
disorders. For more information contact Gail Smith at 770-42-8088.
5/13: CHEROKEE ROSE QuILTERS GuILD MEETING. Meet each sec-
ond Thursday at :30am and fourth Thursday at 7:00pm at the Union
Grove Baptist Church, 6517 Union Grove Road in Lithia Springs. Doors

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 open 30 minutes before each meeting. All are welcome. Call Tina at 770-
942-6764 for more information.
5/14: Early KindErgartEn rEgistration for the 2010-2011
school year for Dorsett Shoals Elementary will be held on Friday, May 14
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm You can visit the Passport Office, Mexico, Japan,
Russia, United Nations, and Italy to learn about kindergarten at Dorsett
Shoals. For a detailed list of required documentation please visit www.doug-
las.k12.ga.us.
5/14: tastE of thE grapE. 6:00-8:00pm at the Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce. $15 per person, $12 CAC members. www.arts-
douglas.org, 770-949-2787.
5/15: goldEn City CruisErs Car Club monthly CruisE. Fam-
ily fun, Cake Walk, 50/50, Oldies Music and lots of classic cars. No Admis-
sion. 5:00pm at Villa Rica Sports Complex & Civic Center, Hwy. 61 South,
Villa Rica. For more information call Yvonne Davis, VP at 770-301-7727.
5/15: ridE for autism. See article on page 31 for more information.
5/15: unitEd in Christ will host a motor CyClE ridE show
and rally honoring thE armEd forCEs. See article on page 35
for more information.
5/15: tastE of douglasvillE. 11:00am-5:00pm at O’Neal Plaza in
Historic Downtown Douglasville. www.artsdouglas.org or 770-949-2787.
5/15: thE Joy of ConnECting is a relaxed networking gathering
designed just for women. Whether a business owner, entrepreneur, profes-
sional business woman, you can benefit from attending The Joy of Con-
necting. Their goal is to help you expand resources, foster and strengthen
relationships and build your business. Saturday May 15 from 4:00-6:30pm.
No membership requirement ~ Maximum 25 participants. Cost $25 *Res-
ervations and pre-payment required to secure your spot* Contact: Sebrena
Sumrah-Kelly@678-571-2621. or Email: Sebrenakelly@bellsouth.net.
Visit: www.thejoyofconnecting
5/15: silvEr swingErs danCE Club. See May 1st listing for more
information.
5/15: mEn only!! See May 1st listing for more information.
5/15: spring ConCErts on thE plaza, O’Neal Plaza, 7:00-
9:00pm. Free & open to the public. See ad on page 22 for more informa-
tion.
5/16: opEn housE at hEirway Christian aCadEmy. See ad on
page 53 for more information.
5/17: a support group for Crohn’s disEasE and ulCEr-
ativE Colitis patiEnts will be held at the Douglas County Library, 6810

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Selman Drive, Douglasville, GA. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm and end
at 7:45. This meeting is sponsored by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of
America (“CCFA”). This support group will meet every third Monday of each
month. For more information, please email: elizabeth@studiostephenson.
com
5/18: Douglas County lions Club will meet on Tuesday, May
18th at Gumbeaux Restaurant from 6:30pm -7:45pm. Everyone is wel-
come to check it out. 404-273-0102 for more club info.
5/18: tHE Douglas County HistoRiCal soCiEty meets the third
Tuesday of each month (Sept. through May, no meeting in Dec.) at noon
at the Cultural Arts Center. Meetings feature special guest speakers and a
catered lunch is provided for $6 with reservations. Call 770-949-2787.
5/18: tHE Douglas County MinistERs FElloWsHiP will be host-
ing its monthly meeting at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 3988 Hwy
5 in Douglasville at 12:00 noon. These meetings are held on the third
Tuesday of each month. They will be gathering for a time of prayer for our
community. All area pastors and ministers are welcome. For more informa-
tion call Don Morrison at 770-947-8820.
5/19: tHE WooDiE FitE CEntER book Club meets at 10:00am.
Author Marily Irick will be joining them at the discussion meeting.
5/19: tHE PaulDing PHotogRaPHy Club. See May 5th listing for
more information.
5/19: soCial sECuRity aDMinistRation is in Douglas County the
third Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-12:00noon at the Court-
house personnel department. Services available are; Applications for new
or replacement social security cards, Applications for replacement medicare
cards, and assistance with or explanations of notices or benefits statements.
You may call 1-800-772-1213, or go to their website: www.ssa.gov
5/20: Douglas County FaMily anD CHilDREn sERviCEs oRi-
Entation FoR nEW FostER PaREnts meets at 6:00 PM the first and
third Thursday of every month at 8473 Duralee Lane, Douglasville, Ga.
Interested families are invited to attend. For more info contact 770-947-
7547.
5/20: tHE 39tH annual Douglas County sEnioR CitizEn
PiCniC will be held at Jesse Davis Park’s Alice Hawthorne Center on
Malone Street on May 20th. Activities will begin with a 9 AM senior walk,
followed by other activities such as bingo, entertainment, free gifts, door
prizes, and lunch. The Honorable Bill Hembree will serve as the Master of
Ceremonies for the event. Liz Fincher, retired director of the nutrition site for
Senior Services, has directed and coordinated the picnic during the past

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35 years of its 39-year history. With the leadership of Liz Fincher, the picnic
committee, and community business support, they are able to continue this
rich tradition. Dana Jones Wynn, who is on the picnic committee says, “Se-
nior Citizens are the backbone of our community. Without them and their
support, love, and hard work, we wouldn’t be where we are today. This is
a special event that allows us all to say ‘Thank you’.” Anyone wanting ad-
ditional information about the picnic or about opportunities to help with
donations toward this long standing tradition can call Jones-Wynn Funeral
Home 770-942-2311, Woodie Fite Center 678-626-5630, or Deer Lick
Park 770-920-7129.
5/20: DIGITAL IMAGE GROUP. Meet and learn from Photographers,
Videographers and Digital Artists at the monthly meeting of DIG. Watch
presentations and participate in visual arts discussions. DIG is an informal
group composed of people interested in image-making using digital still
photography, multimedia, videography and computer graphics. They meet
the third Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30 at St. Julian’s Episcopal
Church, 5400 Stewarts Mill Road, Douglasville. From I-20 take the Chapel
Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewarts Mill Road at the 4th traffic light
(across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles down Stewart Mill Road on the
right. Visit the DIG website at www.DigitalImageGroup.org or call Richard
Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome.
5/20: DOUGLAS COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS meet the third Thurs-
day of each month except June, July, August, and January. Meetings begin
at 10:00am at the Family Life Center of the Central Baptist Church on
Central Church Rd. For more information, call 770-942-1639.
5/20: THE NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED fEDERAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (NARfE), William D. Lively Chapter 1820, meets the third
Thursday of every month at the Golden Corral at 6975 Douglas Boulevard.
Lunch starts at 1:00pm, and the meeting begins at 2:00pm. All active and
retired Federal employees are invited to attend. Linda Johnson, 770-942-
0816.
5/20: BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Thurs-
day of each month at 7:00pm in Room 207. Parents who have lost children
are invited to share stories, receive comfort and grow in faith. First Presbyte-
rian Church, 9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville, 770-942-0710.
5/21-22: COMMUNITY YARD SALE IN DOUGLASVILLE AT THE fALLS
AT MASON CREEK SUBDIVISION.
5/21-22: THE WOMEN Of SOTH ARE HOSTING THEIR “ANNUAL
YARD SALE fUNDRAISER”. Friday 3:00-8:00pm and Saturday 8:00-
3:00pm at Shepherd of the Hills UMC, 4283 Chapel Hill Rd., Douglasville
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- Rain or Shine! This yard sale is their main fundraiser for the year and is
huge, consisting of churchwide donations. Monies raised help them with
“outreach programs” to women in need in the Douglasville and surround-
ing areas. Please come and support their ministry.
5/21: BRAIN INJURY AND BRAIN ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP. See May
6th listing for more information.
5/21: BLIND AND LOW VISION SERVICES meets the third Friday of
each month at 3830 South Cobb Dr, Suite 125 in Smyrna at 1:30pm. If you
have vision loss or know someone who does, or want to find out how you
can help, stop by or call 770-432-7280, www.BLVSgeorgia.org.
5/22: DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS Of 1960 - 50TH
CLASS REUNION to be held at Atlanta’s Finest Catering (Ole Rock Inn
Cafe), 7981 Highway 78, Winston, Ga. Registration starts @ 6:30. Cost
is $40 per person. For more information contact Melba Shadix Acholes at
770-942-3935 or email at macholes@bellsouth.net
5/22: “ART 4 THE HEART”, a community visual and performing arts group
will host its annual “Artist Showcase”. Saturday, May 22 at Deer Lick Park,
2105 Mack Rd. This year’s theme is, “Art For All Seasons” and will include
their new Interactive Art Venues and Theatrical Performance along with their
Art Expo Tickets are $6.00. Thanks to Douglas County Park and Rec and
Lithia Springs High School for their support in this event along with the local
sponsors. “Working together works”, said Founder Marion Greenwood and
they look forward to seeing your family for a fun filled day. For further info
contact 770-577-3682.
5/22: CASCADE UNITED TOASTMASTERS (CUT) CLUB. See May 8th
listing for more information.
5/22: BEN HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB. See May 8th listing for more
information.
5/22: SPRING CONCERTS ON THE PLAzA, O’Neal Plaza, 7:00-
9:00pm. Free & open to the public. See ad on page 22 for more informa-
tion.
5/22: AUDITIONS fOR DANCE ACADEMY WEST DAzzLERS. See ad
on page 27 for more information.
5/23: fAMILY fUN DAY AT SUN VALLEY BEACH. See article on page
55 for more information.
5/25: fREE CAREER SEMINAR. Ever thought about a career in real estate?
Come and find out what is required and how to start your business. 6:30-
7:30pm at Coldwell Banker Resiential Brokerage located at 6842 Douglas
Blvd, Douglasville. Call and reserve your seat now! 770-920-2281
5/25: fREE SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP. See May 11th listing for more
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5/25: PAULDING COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (PARC) meeting
will be at the library in Dallas, GA. Website at www.pauldingarc.com for
more information or contact Marvin KT4W at icomw2a@yahoo.com. The
meeting begins at 7:30, come early for eyeball meeting before they start.
They meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at the library in Dallas, GA.
5/25: THE TOWN & COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB meets the fourth Tues-
day of each month at 6:30pm at members’ homes. All meetings include a
covered dish dinner, fellowship and an informative program on gardening
and related subjects. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Mi-
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chele Kirk 770-942-9764 or Mary Patterson 770-942-6574.
5/25: ABWA MEETING. The mission of American Business Women’s As-
sociation is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to
provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow person-
ally and professionally through leadership, education, and networking lo-
cally and nationally. They meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please
call Marcita Scharnhorst at 770-370-2290 for more information.
5/25: ROUND TABLE BOOK CLUB. Ladies of all ages are welcome to
attend this group that meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
to discuss the book that was read prior to the meeting. The meeting is a time
of getting to know one another while sharing opinions and insights on many
topics. Please call the Heritage Baptist Church office for information on cur-
rent book selection and meeting location 770-947-0509. www.hbcdg.org
5/27: THE DOUGLAs COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’s CLUB meets
the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on
Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics
consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to partici-
pate and make a difference in the organization, local and national politics.
Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com if you have any ques-
tions.
5/27: DOUGLAs COUNTY GENEALOGICAL sOCIETY meets at the
Douglas County Public Library at 6:00pm on Selman Ave on the 4th Thurs-
day of months January-October and the 3rd Thursday in November. Every
one is welcome to hear their special programs and learn how to research
their Family ancestors. Any member can get a free “First Families of Douglas
County” certificate when one can document their direct ancestors in Doug-
las County back to the first census of 1880.
5/27: MOTHERs AND MORE. See May 13th listing for more informa-
tion.
5/27: CHEROKEE ROsE QUILTERs GUILD MEETING. See May 13th
listing for more information.
5/27-29: sPRING CONsIGNMENT sALE sPONsORED BY THE HOPE
PROjECT. See ad on page 34 for more information.
5/27: CHAMBER’s $10,000 RAffLE TICKET DRAWING. See article on
page 78 for more information.
5/28: LITHIA sPRINGs COMPREHENsIvE HIGH sCHOOL GRADU-
ATING CLAss Of 2010 Is HAvING THEIR GRADUATION on Friday,
May 28th at 8:00pm at the Lithia Springs High School Football Stadium.
5/28: fRIDAY NIGHT fLICKs, O’Neal Plaza free movie, 8:00-10:00pm.
See ad on page 22.
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SUNDAY
SEE YOU IN CHURCH - See Church Section
LIvE ENtERtaINmENt - taco mac Douglasville, 7397 Douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
OvEREatERS aNONYmOUS - 5pm in the manchester Room at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, behind
the information desk and to the right on the first floor. Call Dee - 770-577-3410
POOL tOURNamENt - 2pm at Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
PREmIER LEaGUE SOCCER COvERaGE - Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant - Downtown by the Fountain
678-324-1649
SCREENWRItER’S GROUP - 1pm, Starbucks, Hiram, 770-489-3506, www.georgiascreenwriters.
com
SkatING at DazzLES - 2-5pm, admin. $6, 3844 Longview Dr., 770-942-7855
SUNDaY JamS (aCOUStIC DUOS) - taco mac Douglasville, 7397 Douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
tExaS HOLD’Em - 7pm at Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., 770-456-1616
MONDAY
8 BaLL IN HOUSE LEaGUE - 7:30pm at Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., villa Rica, 770-
456-1616
aL-aNON mEEtING - First United methodist, Presley mill & Hospital Dr., 8pm, 770-489-5681
BaBY CakES tHE CLOWN - Stevi B’s Pizza from 6-9pm, twisting balloons
BRIDGE - Woodie Fite Senior Center, 8750 Dorris Rd., 12-4:30pm, 770-947-0050
CHRIStIaN COmmUNItY ORCHEStRa - Central Baptist Church, 7-9pm, all ages, 770-942-3381
DaRtS NIGHt – Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 6:30pm, Downtown by the Fountain,
678-324-1649
DOG OBEDIENCE - Deer Lick Park, 6:30-7:30pm, fee, 770-920-9720
DOUGLaSvILLE B2B - Business Networking Group meets every monday morning at 8am at Ruby
tuesday on Hwy. 5. Local businesses are invited to attend. Please contact Patty 404-234-7421 or
vonda 404-731-7545. For additional information.
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GOD’S EmPLOYmENt NEtWORk (GEN) - 6:30-8:00pm, First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbell-
ton St. 770-942-0710
GOLDEN aGE SR. SOCIaL CLUB QUILtING & CRaFt CLaSS - Jessie Davis Park, 10am-12pm, 678-
715-6029
NOW CLUB mEEtING - Break the chains of alcoholism, 8pm, 7439 W. Strickland St., 770-942-
4735
PaRtY ON tHE DECk - 7pm at Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
ROtaRY CLUB OF DOUGLaS COUNtY - 11:45am at the Douglasville Downtown Conference Cen-
ter, 6701 Church Street, www.douglascountyrotaryclub.org.
takE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (tOPS) - 6pm, alpha J. Fowler Community Clubhouse, Hospital Dr.
www.tops.org, Judy 770-597-5309
tExaS HOLD ‘Em - Registration at 7pm and starting at 8pm, topps Bar & Grill, 7214 Douglas
Blvd., 770-489-1927
tExaS HOLD ‘Em - Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) - from 7:30pm. Downtown by the
Fountain 678-324-1649
tRIvIa - 7:30-9:30pm, Fabiano’s Italian Deli & Eatery, 6698a E. Broad St, 678-715-3344
tRIvIa - taco mac Douglasville at 8:00p.m, 7397 Douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
TUESDAY
aDULt BIBLE StUDY CLaSS - 7:00pm, tranquil amE Church, 4450 Dorsett Shoals Road, Doug-
lasville, 770.949.4530
COmmUNItY PRaYER - Old Courthouse, 10:00am
DOUGLaS COUNtY ROGUE RUNNERS - group run; 6:45pm, check website for location, www.
dcrr.org
DOUGLaS COUNtY CHamBER SINGERS - Rehearsals, 7-9:30pm at First United methodist Church
in Douglasville, 770-489-0503
EmOtIONS aNONYmOUS GROUP - Chapel Hill Presbyterian, 4241 Central Church Rd., Conference
Center 101, 7:30pm, 770-920-0328.
FamILY vIOLENCE vICtIm SUPPORt GROUP - the Douglas County task Force on Family violence
will be facilitating a support group for victims of domestic violence and abuse. they meet on
tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. Call 678-715-1196 for meeting location.
GamE NIGHt - 7pm, Spades, Dominoes, Chess & keno, the taste – 6650 Broad St – 678-715-
4587
HIP HOP DaNCE - ages 9-11 from 7:30-8:30pm, Deer Lick Park, $90, 770-920-7132
LIvE aCOUStIC NIGHt - 9pm (Patio or 1st floor) - Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant. Downtown by the
Fountain 678-324-1649
LIvE maRIaCHI BaND - monterrey’s mexican Restaurant on Hwy 5, 6:30-9pm
LIvE mUSIC - with Noah Sampson at 7pm at topps Bar & Grill, 7214 Douglas Blvd., 770-489-1927
PaRENtING CLaSSES FOR SINGLE PaRENtS - 9-10:15am, Public Welcome, 678-472-9248, www.
option2change.com
POkER - Buffalo Wild Wings, 8pm, 6970 Douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
POkER - Fabiano’s Italian Deli & Eatery, 6698a E. Broad St, 678-715-3344
POkER - taco mac Douglasville at 7:30p.m, 7397 Douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
PUB tRIvIa – Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 7:30-9:30pm, Downtown by the
Fountain, 678-324-1649
StORYtImE - 10:30am, Lithia Springs Public Library, 770-944-5931
tEam tRIvIa - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn Rd., 770-577-6991
tRIvIa - Gipson’s - Fairburn Rd @ Hospital Dr., 770-942-1764
tRIvIa - 8pm at Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
WEDNESDAY
BIBLE StUDY CLaSS - Jessie Davis Park, 7-8pm, 770-920-3007
CHILDREN’S mUSIC PROJECt - First Presbyterian Church, 6:30-6:55pm, Choir Room, 770-942-
0710
CORN HOLE FUN - 7pm at Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
DaRtS NIGHt – Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 6:30pm, Downtown by the Fountain,
678-324-1649
DIvORCECaRE, DIvORCECaRE4kIDS, SINGLE PaRENtING tHat WORkS!, GRIEFSHaRE & a tEEN’S
vIEW OF DIvORCE CLaSSES - 6:30-8pm, First Baptist Church, Room 414, free, 770.942.5481.
DOWN BY tHE SEa - Stix Bar & Grill, 660 W Bankhead Hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
GOLDEN YEaRS CLUB -Deer Lick Park, 10am-1pm, 770-920-7132
GRIEFSHaRE SUPPORt GROUP - 6:15pm at Central Baptist Church. For information please call
770-942-7275.
HIP HOP DaNCE - ages 12-14 from 7:30-8:30pm, Deer Lick Park, $90, 770-920-7132
kaRaOkE - taco mac Douglasville at 9:00pm, 7397 Douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
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kid’s Night - Free kid’s Meals, Buffalo Wild Wings, 6970 douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470.
Live Music - gipson’s - 6077 Fairburn Rd, 9pm-2am, 770-942-1764
MeN’s BiBLe study - 12pm, First uMc, lunch & fellowship
MoMMie & Me PLay gRouP - hunter Park, 9:30-10:15am, $25/mo., 18mo-3yr., 770-920-3007
PooL touRNaMeNt - the taste – 6650 Broad st – 678-715-4587
seNioR citizeNs cLuB - 10am-2pm, hunter Park, small fee, 770-920-3007
skatiNg at dazzLes - 6:30-9:30pm, admin $3, 3844 Longview dr., 770-942-7855
stoRytiMe - douglas county Public Library, 10:30am, 770-920-7125
teaM tRivia - Buffalo Wild Wings, 8pm, 6970 douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
teXas hoLd ‘eM - irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) - from 7:30pm. downtown by the
Fountain 678-324-1649
teXas hoLd ‘eM - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn Rd., 770-577-6991, free prizes
tRivia - 8pm, topps Bar & grill, 7214 douglas Blvd., 770-489-1927
youth Music PRoject - First Presbyterian church, 5:15-6:10pm, sanctuary, 770-942-0710
THURSDAY
BiBLe study - cathedral of Praise Bible study, Pastor Melvin dawson, 7:30pm, 770-354-5642
Bike Night - stix Bar & grill, 660 W Bankhead hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
dougLas chess cLuB - Border’s Bookstore cafe in arbor Place Mall, 7-10pm, very informal, No
fees, all ages, 678-548-6408
dougLas couNty Rogue RuNNeRs - group run; 6:45pm, check website for location, www.
dcrr.org
goLdeN age sR. sociaL cLuB FieLd tRiPs - jessie davis Park, fees, 678-715-6029
hiP hoP daNce - ages 15-18 from 8-9pm, deer Lick Park, $90, 770-920-7132
kaRaoke - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn Rd., 770-577-6991
kaRaoke - Buffalo Wild Wings, 9pm, 6970 douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
kaRaoke - gipson’s, 6077 Fairburn Rd., 770-942-1764
kaRaoke - topps Bar & grill, 7214 douglas Blvd. 8:30pm-12am, 770-489-1927
Live acoustic Night - 9pm (Patio or 1st floor) - irish Bred Pub & Restaurant. downtown by the
Fountain 678-324-1649
Live sPaNish & eNgLish Music - 6:30–9pm with gil caro, tony’s Mexican grille, 4040 chapel
hill Road, 770-949-2939
MaRiachi BaNd - Monterrey, 5771 Fairburn Rd., 6:30-9:30pm, 770-949-0607
MeN’s eNseMBLe - cultural arts center, 7:30pm, 770-949-2787
Music & Movies tRivia - irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) - 7:30pm-9:30pm. downtown
by the Fountain 678-324-1649
PooL touRNaMeNt - taco Mac douglasville, ($250 grand Prize), 7397 douglas Blvd., 770-942-
0499
PRayeR FoRce - New River community church, 7pm, 770-942-5008
seNioR stePPeRs - deer Lick Park gym, 1:30-3pm, Free 50+, Line dance/clogging, 770-920-
7132
stoRy tiMe & activities - Borders Books, arbor Place Mall, 11:30am, 770-577-9787
take oFF PouNds seNsiBLy - 6:30pm, alpha a. Fowler jr. community clubhouse, hospital dr.,
Melissa, 770-577-0604, www.tops.org.
taLeNted thuRsdays - With spoken Word and open mic from 8pm to close. the taste – 6650
Broad st – 678-715-4587
tRivia - 7:30-9:30pm, Fabiano’s italian deli & eatery, 6698a e. Broad st, 678-715-3344
tRivia - 7pm, johnny’s New york style Pizza, chapel hill Rd., 678-214-8486
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West ga PoWeRcoRe ReFeRRaL teaM - Make more money through referrals with no competi-
tion. 7-8:30am at golden corral. call cindy jamison for info and to see if your classification is
open- 404-273-0102.
WoMeN iN the WoRd - jessie davis Park, 7-8pm, 678-715-6029
WoMeN’s BiBLe study - First Baptist church, 770-942-1945
sunday
FRIDAY
dj Night - irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) 9pm-2am. downtown by the Fountain 678-
324-1649
dj/kaRaoke Night - 9pm, el Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, 9503 hwy 5, 770-949-1792
kaRaoke - topps Bar & grill, 7214 douglas Blvd., 8:30pm-12am, 770-489-1927
kaRaoke - Buffalo Wild Wings, 9pm, 6970 douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
kiWaNis cLuB - Logan’s Roadhouse, 9380 the Landings dr., 12pm, john stone, 770-942-3457
Live BaNd - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn Rd., 770-577-6991
Live eNteRtaiNMeNt - 9pm at stix Bar & grill, 660 W Bankhead hwy., villa Rica, 770-456-1616
Live eNteRtaiNMeNt - taco Mac douglasville, 7397 douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
NoW cLuB MeetiNg - Break the chains of alcoholism. 8pm, 7439 W. strickland st., 770-942-
4735
ReFoRMeR aNoNyMous MeetiNgs - 7-9:30pm, the king’s Way, 770-949-0812 x280
Rock & gLo BoWLiNg - your Bowling center, Midnight - 3am
skatiNg at dazzLes - teen Night 7-11pm, admin $8, 3844 Longview dr., 770-942-7855
teXas hoLd’eM touRNaMeNt - 6:30-8:30pm at the cigar depot.
SATURDAY
cRystaL Meth aNoNyMous - the Last straw group, old do. cty. courthouse, Rm 108, 7:30pm
dj Night – irish Bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 8:30pm-12:30am. downtown by the
Fountain. 678-324-1869
dog oBedieNce - deer Lick Park, 11am-12noon, fee, 770-920-9720
dougLas couNty Rogue RuNNeRs - group run; 8:30am; check website for location, www.
dcrr.org
FaNcy FeLiNe Rescue adoPtioNs - Petsmart, chapel hill Rd. 10am-4pm, 678-522-2152
kaRaoke - the taste – 6650 Broad st – 678-715-4587
kaRaoke - 7-11pm, La Fiesta, 1102 thornton Rd., Lithia springs, families welcome
kaRaoke - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn Rd., 770-577-6991
kaRaoke - topps Bar & grill, 7214 douglas Blvd., 8:30pm - Midnight, 770-489-1927
Live dj Night - 8:30pm, the Wet Bar inside stix Bar & grill, 660 W Bankhead hwy., villa Rica,
770-456-1616
Live eNteRtaiNMeNt - taco Mac douglasville, 7397 douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
oPeN sessioN at dazzLes - 12-4pm, $6, 3844 Longview dr, 770-942-655
PReMieR League socceR coveRage – irish Bred Pub & Restaurant, downtown by the Fountain,
678-324-1649
Rock & gLo BoWLiNg - your Bowling center, 10pm-2am
skatiNg at dazzLes - Matinee 12-4pm, admin $6, 3844 Longview dr., 770-942-7855, Family
Night 7-11pm, adnim $7
teeN Night @ shoWtiMe - 8-12pm, 5780 Fairburn Road, qproductionz@gmail.com
teXas hoLd eM PokeR - 3:30-6:30pm at the cigar depot.
tRivia - 8:30pm, Fabiano’s italian deli & Pizzeria, 6698 Broad street, 678-715-3344
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video
game
By Chadd Franklin
MAY RELEASES
review
Hi Gaming
WEEK OF MAY 2 Blur (PC) (PS3) (X360)
Dawn of Heroes (DS) Community!
Dance Sensation! (WII)
Hexyz Force (PSP)
Iron Man 2 (ALL)
Making History II: The War of the For this issue,
Monster Racers (DS)
Picross 3D (DS)
World (PC) Strategy
ModNation Racers (PS3)
I will be reviewing Mega Man 10. Unfortunately due to lack of supply, I was
Satisfashion (WII)
Pirates Plund-Arrr (WII) unable to rent Final Fantasy 13. Mega Man 10 is a downloadable game for
WEEK OF MAY 9 Sniper: Ghost Warrior (X360)
3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (WII)
UFC 2010 Undisputed (PS3) (PSP)
all of the home consoles that costs $10.00. The game follows in the classic
8BallAllstars (DS)
Lost Planet 2 (PS3) (X360)
(X360)
Yard Sale Hidden Tresures: Sunny-
tradition of the previous titles, which is a great thing. The two new things that
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja He-
roes 3 (PSP)
villle (DS) the game offers is an Easy Mode where you can play as Proto Man, an enemy
Satisfashion (DS)
Skate 3 (PS3) (X360)
WEEK OF MAY 30 of Mega Man. All in all this is a good game that won’t break your wallet and
Alpha Protocol (PS3) (X360)
Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt (WII)
WEEK OF MAY 16 (X360) offers a challenging level of play. That is why I am giving it a 3 out of 5.
4 in 1 Racing Wheel Pack (WII) Battle vs. Chess (PC)
Alan Wake (X360) Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex Please go to www.meetup.com/Video-Game-Tournament-Group for infor-
Attack of the Movies 3D (WII) (X360) (WII) (X360)
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 -
mation on my tournament for Super Street Fighter 4. Please sign up and RSVP
(DS) (WII) (X360) Stimulus Package (PC)
Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow Diamond Trust of London (DS)
as it will help me to provide better prize support for the tournament.
(DS) Farmtopia (DS)
Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Cen- Green Day: Rock Band (PS3) (X360)
Hinterland - A New Kingdom (PC)
ter (DS)
Hot Shots Tennis (PSP)
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
(ALL)
L.A.W. (PC) Country Pride Line Dance clubs meets
Mean Girls (DS)
Red Dead Redemption (PS3) (X360) Mind Over Matter (DS) The Country Pride Line Dance and Social Club meets once a month. They are
Runaway: A Twist of Fate (PC) MorphX (X360)
Shrek Forever After (ALL) My First Dollhouse (DS)
always looking for new members. Please contact Dianne Quinn at 770-317-8021
Split/Second (PC) (PS3) (X360) Pure Football (PS3) (X360) or Debbie Rider at 770-274-9839 for more information.
TrackMania (WII) (WII) Rocket Knight (PC) (PS3) (X360)
Runes of Magic Chapter III: The Elder
Trauma Team (WII)
Kingdoms (PC) Women’s Book Club in Douglasville meets
WEEK OF MAY 23 SBK X: Superbike World Champion-
A women’s book club is held in Douglasville. They meet and discuss a book once
Backbreaker (PS3) (X360) ship (PS3) (X360)
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers The Sims 3: Ambitions (PC) a month as well as do fun things together as a club. If interested, please e-mail
(PC) Tropico 3: Absolute Power (PC)
Jennifer at wbook_club@yahoo.com.

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Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival to be held June
4th through 6th
The third annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival will be
Friday through Sunday, June 4th through
6th, presented by Douglas County
and Historic Downtown Douglasville.
Many visitors are expected to attend the
festival events and tour the county. The
Festival Committee is asking all residents
and businesses to get in the spirit and
decorate their mailboxes, lampposts,
gates, fences, trees, signs, and doorways
in festive hydrangea blossoms, ribbons,
and colors to welcome guests to the community. The Festival
Committee will again be judging your
efforts and awarding recognition for
best mailbox, best business, exceptional
design, creativity, color, and spirit. In
addition to the hydrangea decoration
theme, the committee are encouraging
you to display paper lanterns on your
home and in your trees.
Decorations need to be up by Saturday,
May 25th. Entries will be judged during
the week leading up to Friday, June 4th. Many of our local
businesses carry supplies and artificial hydrangea blooms for
decorations that can be done inexpensively. Be creative!
The Committee is also encouraging citizens and businesses
to plant live hydrangeas in their yards and at their businesses
to promote and perpetuate the Penny McHenry Hydrangea
Festival. Many local businesses will have live hydrangea plants
for sale this spring. For more information on the festival and
events please visit www.PennyMcHydrangeaFestival.com or call
1-800-661-0013.
WADCS now hosting concert auditions
The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc.
is hosting their 2010 - 2011 Concert Season Auditions from
now through September. The 2010 - 2011 seasonal concerts
celebrates and affirms both their third decade and twenty fourth
concert season of successful programming and community
service as the longest and largest serving chorale in the area
representing Douglas County and West Atlanta.
The first official rehearsal will be held Tuesday, September 7
at 7:00pm. Seasonal auditions attracted eighteen new singers
which enhanced this past concert season on an exciting note.
Several new auditionees are being scheduled now during the
early. For more information and/or an audition time, contact
Jane Freeman (Secretary) at 770-846-2269 or Waverly Rainey
(Artistic Director / Conductor) at 770-920-1662 or the chorale’s
website at www.wadcs.org.
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Christian Community Orchestra to hold Spring Concert MAY MOVIE RELEASES
Release Date: May 7

Iron Man 2
MPAA Rating: PG-13
The world is aware that inventor
Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero
Iron Man. Under pressure from the
government, the press and the public
to share his technology with the mili-
tary, Tony is unwilling to divulge the
secrets behind the Iron Man armor
because he fears the information will
The Christian Community Orchestra will hold their next slip into the wrong hands.
concert Tuesday May 4 at 7:30pm at Central Baptist Church,
located at 5811 Central Church Road in Douglasville. This full Release Date: May 21

Shrek Forever After

orchestra is in its 18th year of serving the community. There
are not many places where you can go and enjoy an evening
and where children are encouraged to attend with their families,
an evening that will not cost you anything because it is free
and no offering is taken and a fellowship with refreshments will
follow the concert. The program will be familiar music with a
big sound starting the evening with music to honor those who
are serving and have served us in the armed forces. Some of
the instruments will be highlighted in patriotic, Christian and
classical music during the evening along with special solo and
ensemble groups.
For more information visit www.christiancommunityorchestra.
org, e-mail director janboothmusic@yahoo.com or call 770-
942-3381.
MPAA Rating: PG
After challenging an evil dragon,
rescuing a beautiful princess and
saving your in-laws’ kingdom, what’s
an ogre to do? Well, if you’re Shrek,
you suddenly wind up a domesticated
family man. Instead of scaring villag-
ers away like he used to, a reluctant
Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch
forks.
OTHER MAY MOVIE RELEASES
05/14 Robin Hood • PG-13 • Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett
05/14 Letters to Juliet • PG • Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave
05/14 Macgruber • Not Yet Rated • Val Kilmer
05/28 Prince of Persia: Sands of Time • PG-13 • Jake Gyllenhaal

UPCOMING CONCERTS - ATLANTA AREA 05/15 Shelby Lynne Variety Playhouse

05/01 Shine All Night Tour The Arena At Gwinnett Center 05/16 Angels and Airwaves The Tabernacle
05/01 Gipsy Kings Chastain Park Amphitheatre 05/23 Dierks Bentley Lake Lanier Islands Resort
05/03 HIM Center Stage Theatre 05/26 Butch Walker Variety Playhouse
05/07 Van Morrison Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 05/28 The Swell Season Symphony Hall Atlanta
05/08 Zac Brown Band Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 06/03 Puddle of Mudd Masquerade
05/11 Corinne Bailey Rae Center Stage Theatre 06/03 Backstreet Boys Chastain Park Amphitheatre
05/13 Josh Ritter Variety Playhouse 06/03 Carole King / James Taylor The Arena At Gwinnett Center
05/13 OK Go The Loft 06/04 Diana Ross Chastain Park Amphitheatre
05/14 Little Feat Variety Playhouse 06/04 Imogen Heap The Tabernacle
05/15 Tim McGraw Lakewood Amphitheater 06/05 Daughtry The Arena At Gwinnett Center
05/15 Norah Jones Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 06/07 Cobra Starship The Tabernacle

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A satellite arts organization of the
Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County
Next Month’s Photo Challenge: “Abstracts”
“Emotion,”, “Sweetwater Creek Ranch Field Trip”
March 2010 Contests

Oreo Keeping a Watchful Eye Longing For a Walk

by Lowell Sims by Susan Morris Frank Karycinski
3rd Place Field Trip 2nd Place Monochrome Print 1st Place Color Print

Granddaughter Impishness (Kennedy Mandrik) Love/Joy (Dana & Gabrielle Lewis)

Glen Bickford by Jim Klinger Jim Klinger
3rd Place Color Print 2nd Place Color Print 1st Place Monochrome

Sheep Farm The Happy Goat Clowning Around at Woodie Fite Center My Little Lamb
by Ralph Docimo by Frank Karycinski by Susan Morris by Jane Lee
2nd Place Field Trip 1st Place Field Trip 3rd Place Monochrome Hon Mention Field Trip
Interested in Photography? Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced The Sweetwater Camera Club hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting
Image Makers are encouraged to attend! Their next meeting will be monthly lectures & contests. They plan many field trips and exhibits
Thursday, May 13th. Doors open at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s Episcopal during the year. Visit www.sweetwatercc.org or call SCC President
Church, 5400 Stewart’s Mill Road, Douglasville. Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome!
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Methods of Acting
By Perry James. She is trained in RAD® and ISTD® and is an
ABT® Certified Teacher of the National Dance Training Curriculum.
She is the owner of the Georgia School of Performing Arts. 678-571-
5483, www.georgiaschoolofperformingarts.com
There are a number of differing techniques and methods of
teaching acting, each of which has its own strengths and weakness-
es. Many are named after the teachers who defined the technique
such as the Stanislavski and Meisner techniques and the Method
Acting technique from Strasberg.
If you decide to go to school to study Acting you will need to be
aware that each school will follow its own program of study. For
example, the Actor’s Studio focuses on the Method, whilst the Ma-
son Gross School of the Arts utilizes the Meisner technique. Some
schools however, teach a mixture of methods and techniques to
enable the student to find the one that suits himself/herself the best.
These programs allow you to experience a variety of techniques and
therefore prove valuable to the aspiring actor.
Stanislavski Technique - Constantin Stanislavski was a Russian
actor and director (1863-1938). His method was born out of a
quest for realism in acting. His acting technique inspired the major
acting techniques developed in America in the twentieth century.
In the Stanislavski technique actors try to find the theme or driving
force of the play. They then break down the script into what the
character wants to accomplish and the things that are preventing
the character from achieving that objective, and finally the actions
the actor can do to achieve the objective.
Meisner Technique - Inspired by the Stanislavski technique and
developed by Sanford Meisner (1905-1997). The goal of this tech-
nique is to enable the actor to be spontaneous whilst acting, and to
act “in the moment”, instead of deciding in advance what the actor
should be feeling and reacting to.
Method Acting - Another technique that was inspired by Stan-
islavski, and which was advanced by Lee Strasberg through his work
at the Actors Studio. It’s aim is help actors to create thoughts and
emotions using imaginary circumstances. It is the most widely used
technique in America today.
Stella Adler Technique - Stella Adler was a film and theatre
actress who studied under Stanislavski, but felt that the actor didn’t
need to relive his/her past experiences to connect to the play. She
believed that an actor should always be “doing” something on
stage, and should know exactly why they were performing that ac-
tion.
It is important to understand that there is no right or wrong meth-
od or technique, and which one you respond to will depend entirely
upon your own way of receiving and acting upon the information
that is given.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS!
send them to submissions@chapelhillnews.net. We’ll place them in the magazine for free.

By T.J. Jaglinski By Steve Green By Lisa Anderson

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By Pamela Boggs By Cathy Clemensen By Jamie Theobald

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photo g r a p h y. t i p s
Summer Photography
By Judith Ann. Judith Ann is a professional photographer located in a 100 year old Victorian home turned studio. Please call or
visit her website at www.JudithAnnPhotography.com or call 770-222-1577.
Looking for some inspirations to help you have fun with those summer memories? Here are some tips and inspirations to take
better summer photographs that I have found helpful while photographing in the summer sun.
Almost like the bright white snow of winter, bright surfaces under summer sun can ‘fool’ light meters and automatic cameras. While photo-
graphing the subjects in automatic, your subject(s) can look too dark. Consider going manual with your camera exposure systems, and light
meters to “see” the bright scenes as medium gray. Light readings directly from bright scenes result in underexposing (darken) the scene. Com-
pensating for this potential exposure error simply requires a wider lens opening or longer shutter speed. Manual cameras can be set to the wider
opening of between 1 and 2 f-stops.” Also, Adobe has an article on taking pictures in bright light where they suggest; “Have people open their
eyes right before you take the picture. Before you take the picture, have
people close their eyes. Count to three and tell them to open their eyes.
You take the picture at the count of four. It’s that simple.” In regards
to glare and reflections, a polarizing filter will reduce or eliminate the
problem and make the colors of the sky and foliage deeper. Polarizing
filters are handy in overcast light, where they reduce glare on wet foliage
and increase color saturation.
And finally for fun to preserve summer memories, create a photo
story and then burn it onto a DVD to send to your friends and relatives.
They will love sharing the memories with you. If you have never created
a photo story, it’s easy to get started. Friends and family will be able to
view your photo story over and over again on the PC using Microsoft
Windows Media Player or on their TV through a DVD player.
Have a great summer! Happy photographing,
Judith Ann

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By Paul Utley By Larry Thatcher By Donna Thatcher

emotions SUBMISSION

By Samantha Mitchell By Andrea Waters By Nell Eaves

SWEETWATER CAMERA CLUB - MAY ThEME - ABSTRACTS

The Sweetwater Camera Club theme which will appear in the June issue will be ‘Abstracts’ - the use of shape, design and form to create an image that transcends
the straight forward representation of its pictorial elements so as to take on a new on a meaning of it’s own. In addition to displaying the winning photos from
members of the camera club, we will showcase photos taken by residents. E-mail photographs to: submissions@chapelhillnews.net. Entries are due June 7th.

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localperspectives
A Well, A Bell and Uncle Dell
By Neal Beard. Neal Beard is a long time Douglas
County resident who writes about days gone by in this
area. Email nealbeard@bellsouth.net.
I once heard an old man tell a tall tale about a hap-
pening near the Winston community. It occurred, ac-
cording to him, in the early 1900s, and involved an old farmer, whom
everyone called uncle Dell. His wife’s name was aunt Mattie.
Aunt Mattie was a devout Christian, but uncle Dell didn’t believe in
prayer, never read the Bible, and rarely attended church. Aunt Mattie
said he was a ‘heathern’. One friend said, “religion to ol’ Dell is like a
small pox vaccination, he’s got jist enough exposure to keep him from
ketchin’ it”.
Uncle Dell was fond of Kate, a little white mule he had plowed for
over 20 years. She had gone blind, and could no longer work; but he
kept her for sentiments sake. He put a bell around her neck to keep up
with her in the pasture.
A rat had gotten into uncle Dell’s well and fouled the water. He pre-
pared to go down in the well to fish out the dead varmint. He removed
the well curb, tied a rope to a nearby tree, got a bucket to dip up the
rancid rodent, and lowered himself into the well.
A neighbor, a fellow named Jess, sauntered up and saw that uncle
Dell was in the well. Jess was in the final stages of inebriation, and full
of devilment. The circumstances were ripe for prank pulling.
He went to the pasture, took the bell off Kate and strolled toward
the well, ringing it. Uncle Dell thought Kate was out of the pasture. He
hollered for aunt Mattie, but she didn’t hear him.
The tingling got closer; uncle Dell had a vivid vision of him and the
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mule in close fellowship in the bottom of the
well. As the bell came nearer he began talk-
ing to Kate, “Gee, [turn right] Kate, gee.” The
jangling was closer. He yelled louder, “Haw, [turn
left] Kate, haw. The clanging kept coming. Edging
toward panic he wailed, “Whoa Kate, whoa girl, back up Kate, back
up now girl.” The demonic dingdong of doomsday was closing in.
Desperate, he prayed, “Lord hep me. Please don’t let Kate fall
in heah on me.” She seemed but steps away now. “Lord Kate ain’t
a’mindin’ me, maybe if’n you spoke to her she’d stop.” The gonging
approached the edge of the well; plaintive praying echoed from deep
down. “Lord, I’m a’gonna’ believe the Bible jus’ like Mattie does, and
if’n you’ll stop thet mule I’ll read it ever day, an’ pray, and go to Sunday
meetin’ reglar.” The death knell began to fade away from the well.
Jess had replaced the bell, and staggered toward home before un-
cle Dell’s shattered nerves settled enough for him to climb out. Shaken
and shuddering, he teetered into the house.
“Did you git the rat?” Aunt Mattie asked.
He gasped, “I shore did, and thet ain’t all, I got religion down in
thet well.”
“Don’t be a heathern, you can’t git religion in a well.”
“Hit ain’t easy fer me to tell about, and hit ain’t easy fer me to forgit
about. I jist know the Lord shore ‘nuff answers prayer, an’ you’ll see
me a’doin’ a heap of it from now on, an’ I’ll be a’goin’ to meetin’ with
you too”
The Lord used a dead rat, a drunk, and a bell to get a ‘heathern’ to
make prayers and promises.
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Douglas County TEA Party to hold next event
The Douglas County TEA Party announces their next big event.
Mark your calendars for
June 4, 2010 and plan
to join them for a live
broadcast of the WSB
750 radio Herman Cain
show, more great local
speakers, and exciting
surprises.
Last year’s Labor Day
TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party drew an estimated crowd of 1500
to the Clinton Nature Preserve on Ephesus Church Road in Villa Rica
which will also be the site of this year’s event.
Maureen Miller, event
organizer, says, “The
main goal of the event is
to stress informed voting,
promote smaller gov-
ernment, reduced and
responsible spending of
our hard earned money,
and, of course, lower
taxation.” Miller said, “We must insist that those we elect to office
have OUR best interests in mind. Together we can make the politi-
cians hear us.”
The Douglas County TEA Party is a non-partisan group of con-
cerned citizens whose main goal is to educate and encourage in-
volvement in the political process.
The Douglas County TEA Party welcomes all - regardless of po-
litical affiliation, race or faith - who share our goal of a smaller,
fiscally responsible government that supports free-market principles
and rejects “nanny state” measures like big-business bailouts and
increased restriction of our Constitutional freedoms. The events are
family friendly, inspiring, and informative.
The Douglas County TEA Party event will be held on June 4, 2010
from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Clinton Nature Preserve located on
Ephesus Church Road in Villa Rica. Food and drinks will be available
for purchase.
Visit www.douglascountyteaparty.org to learn about upcoming
events, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorships.
Photos by Michael T. Barrett. Top photo: last year’s crowd; bottom
photo: Herman Cain.

A Ride for Autism to be held May 15

A Ride for Autism will be held Saturday, May 15. Sign in is at
10:00am with the ride beginning at 11:00am at Taco Mac in Doug-
lasville. The entry fee is $30 per rider, $20 for passengers with all
proceeds going to Autism Speaks. T-shirts will be available for riders
registered by May 1. There will only be a limited supply the day of
the ride. If not riding, you can go eat and buy a raffle ticket. Prizes
will be given away between 2:00pm and 3:00pm. There are three
ways to register: 1) In person the morning of the ride; 2) By mail,
(must be received by May 1st), checks made out to Autism Speaks:
Collin’s Crusaders, P.O. Box 22, Douglasville, GA 30133; 3) Online,
by making a donation equal to registration amount at www.walknow-
forautismspeaks.org/georgia/collinscrusaders, then send registration
information to collinscrusader@gmail.com.
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community
WOODIE FITE
SENIOR CENTER
8750 Dorris Road ! Douglasville, GA 30135
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Classes & Club
aaRP Monthly Meeting - 1st Tues., 11:00pm - 12:00pm
acrylic Painting beginner’s Class - Tues., 9:00am - 11:30am
acrylic Painting Intermediate Class - Thurs., 9:00am - 11:30am
afternoon Tea Club - Last Thurs., 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ballroom Dance lessons - Thurs., 5:00pm - 5:45pm
ballroom Dance Practice - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs., 2:30pm - 4:30pm
beginning Oil Painting Class - Tues., 2:00pm - 4:00pm
beginning Piano - See front desk for days and times available
beginning Water Color Class - Fri., 9:00am - 11:30am
bible study - Fri., 12:00pm - 1:30pm
birthday Celebration - First Mon., 11:00am - 12:30pm
bridge - Mon., 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Wed., 9:00am - 12:30pm
bunco Club - 1st Fri., 9:00am - 11:00am
Cardio Fit w/silver sneakers - Tue. & Thurs., 10:00am -
10:45am
Center Dances - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sat., 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Chip Poker - Tues., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Choir - Mon., 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Classes - Mon., Tues., Wed., 9:00am - 11:30am
Diabetes support Group - First Fri., 9:00am - 10:00am
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euchre - Tues., 12:30pm - 4:30pm; Thurs., 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fiber arts - Mon., 8:30am - 11:30am
Hiking Club - Last Fri., 8:30am
Jazzercise lite - Tues. & Fri., 4:00pm - 4:45pm
ladies Writing Group - Fri., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
line Dancing - Mon., 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Tues., 10:00am - 11:00am
Movies - 2nd Wed., 1:30pm
Muscular strength and Range of Motion w/ silver sneakers -
Mon. & Wed., 10:30pm - 11:15pm
Ping Pong - Mon., 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinochle - Wed., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Portrait - Mon., 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Red Hat society - 2nd Tues., 10:30am - 12:30pm
samba-Canasta - Thurs., 1:00pm - 3:00pm
santa’s Village Craft shop - Fri., 12:00pm - 3:00pm
spanish - Thurs. & Fri., 11:00pm - 12:30pm
strength Training - Tue. & Thurs., 9:00am - 9:45am; Tue. &
Thurs., 12:30pm - 1:15pm
sunshine social Circle - 4th Mon., 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tai Chi - Mon. & Thurs., 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tap Dance lessons - Tues., Beginning, 5:00pm - 5:45pm; Inter-
mediate, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
TOPs - Fri., 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Travel Club - Please see bulletin board for meeting dates
Woodie Fite Lending Library
The book collection at the Woodie Fite Senior Citizens Center has
been weeded, reorganized and restructured. The collection will work
on the honor system, but they do ask that you sign in the front of each
book you take so that they can have a record of each book’s use. If
you have books that are in good condition and not over five years old
that you would like to donate, take them in, place them in the dona-
tion basket. In addition, they are adding to their game cabinet.
Silver Swingers Dance Club
The Silver Swingers Dance Club will
host a variety dance Saturday May 1st
and May 15th at the Woodie Fite Se-
nior Center. Doors open at 6:00pm
with Line Dance lessons from 6:30 until
7:00pm and dancing from 7:00pm un-
til 10:00pm. A donation of $4.00 will
be accepted at the door. Bring a finger
snack to share. The Woodie Fite Cen-
ter is located at 8750 Dorris Road in
Douglasville. Dance music will include
country/western, ballroom, rhythm and
blues and big band. The Woodie Fite
Center is a smoke free and alcohol
free facility. Please call 678-626-5630
for additional info.
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A Gift of Love collecting new bookbags
for next school year
A Gift of Love is collecting new bookbags
to be given out for the next school year.
They have a goal of 700 to be collected.
To make a donation you may contact them
at 770-947-8200, visit the www.a-gift-of-
love.org or drop them off at 3870 Longview
Drive off of Fairburn Road in Douglasville.
Option 2 Change seeking volunteers
Option 2 Change Inc. is a nonprofit
that assists single parents with restoration
of family, community and advancement of
eduction. They offer programs to help single
parents with achieving self sufficiency and
to restore the community through green ef-
forts and spread cultural awareness. They
also provide various education enrichment
programs through education on financial
literacy topics. They are looking for vol-
unteers, new members and partners in the
Douglas and Paulding and Villa Rica com-
munities. Please contact Option 2 Change
Inc. at 678-472-9248 by e-mail at execu-
tive@option2change.com or visit www.op-
tion2change.com for more information.
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Girl Scout Volunteers needed
Do you want to make a difference in a girl’s
life? You have that opportunity as a Girl Scout
volunteer. The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
have many opportunities to serve and you
don’t have to make a full time commitment.
You can manage your own schedule. There
are many ways you can be involved. Your time
and talents will help to build their courage and
character. Visit www.gsgatl.org, call 770-702-
9100 or e-mail jreed@girlscoutsofgreaterat-
lanta.org for more information.
Loving Hands Ministry accepting donations
Loving Hands Ministry is a faith based min-
istry serving the needs of people worldwide.
They accept donations of gently used furni-
ture, clothing, household goods, etc. Patrons
may either purchase items at a fraction of the
original value or may receive a donation from
Loving Hands Ministry upon qualifying. Drop
by 6768 West Spring Street in Douglasville
to pick up a full list of donations they accept.
Please call 770-577-1777 if you have any
questions. Their hours for shopping/donation
drop-offs are Monday through Saturday from
9:00am to 1:00pm.
community
Pregnancy Resource Center offers help
to pregnant women
The Pregnancy Resource Center Medical
Clinic offers help and hope to women who
may be dealing with an unplanned preg-
nancy. If you think you might be pregnant,
they provide free pregnancy testing. If you
are pregnant, but don’t know where to turn,
they can provide a limited ultrasound, along
with information on all our other free services
including prenatal and parenting lessons,
mommy store for baby and maternity clothes,
and STD testing. For an appointment or more
information, please call 770-920-1000, e-
mail them at prc@pregnancycenter.info or
visit www.pregnancycenter.info.
Christian Aid Mission Partnership
Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus is
looking for positive role models in the com-
munity who have a desire to help our young
children grow. Youth Villages serves youth be-
tween the ages of five and 21 who suffer from
severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
They are currently pursuing highly motivated
individuals who are willing to spend time with
their children as mentors. For more informa-
tion, contact Austin McGehee at 770-852-
6419.
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community
Local Clubs & Organizations
INFORMATION & NEWS
Sons of Confederate Veterans meets
The Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their monthly meeting
May 4 at 7:30pm at the Douglasville Baptist Temple on Simon Road.
For information, contact Leonard Draper at 770-949-3014 or 404-
401-5591.
Douglas County Republican Party meets
The Douglas County Republican Party will meet Saturday morning,
May 1 at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church located at 5400 Stewarts Mill
Road. Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:00am and the business
meeting will start at 8:30am. You do not have to be a member to at-
tend and the meeting is free. Please call 770-942-3871 or visit www.
DouglasCountyGOP.com for more information.
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meets
The Sweetwater Chapter, National Society Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution (NSDAR), will hold a meeting on Sunday, May 2 at
2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church in Douglasville. This will be their
last meeting until September. Guy Hall, from the National Archives in
Jonesboro, will lead a discussion on lineage research. Membership
in the NSDAR is open to any female, 18 or older, who can trace their
genealogy to a Revolutionary War patriot. To learn more about the
work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org. For information on joining
the local chapter or help with finding your Revolutionary War Ances-
tor, please contact Pat Harrington at pjharrin1@bellsouth.net or Randy
Williamson at randy596@comcast.net.
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New or Gently Used:
Infant & Children’s
Clothes
Junior Clothes
Women’s Clothing
Accessories
Maternity Clothes
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Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets
The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth
Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church
on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and
topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. Please call 770-
947-8479 or visit www.dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
Kick-off meeting for South/West Atlanta Coffee Party held
A kick-off meeting for the South/West Atlanta Coffee Party group
was held March 27th at
the Bagel Meister in Doug-
lasville. Per its mission
statement, the Coffee Party
Movement gives voice to
Americans who want to see
cooperation in government,
recognizing that the federal
government is not the en-
emy of the people, but the
expression of our collective will. As voters and grassroots volunteers,
members of the Coffee Party support leaders who work toward posi-
tive solutions, and hold accountable those who obstruct them. Group
facilitator Mike Rucker summarized the meeting by saying, “It was en-
couraging to meet with a group of people interested in solutions - not
anti-this, or anti-that, but with the realization that everyone must put
aside their ‘non-negotiables’ and meet at the table of compromise.
There is really no group that can say America is ‘their’ country; rather,
all of us, collectively, make up ‘our’ country.” Subsequent meetings
are being planned.
Mark your Calendar!
For More Information
Call 770.942.0796
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La Leche League meets
La Leche League of Douglasville, which serves Carroll and Douglas
Counties, meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30am. LLL offers
breastfeeding support, a group library, and parenting information. In-
fants and toddlers are welcome at meetings. Please contact Nancy at
770-920-5628 for directions or more info.
Friends of Sweetwater Creek to hold annual festival
The Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park invite you to the annual
Sweetwater Creek Summer Festival June 12 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
and June 13 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. They will have handmade
arts and crafts and many activities for children. There will also be a va-
riety of foods available. There is a $5 state park parking fee. For more
info, contact Pam Britt at pbritt@friendsofsweetwatercreek.org.
39th Annual Senior Citizen Picnic to be held May 20th
The 39th Annual Douglas County Senior Citizen Picnic will be held
at Jessie Davis Park’s Alice Hawthorne Center on Malone Street on
May 20th. Activities will begin with a 9:00am senior walk, followed
by other activities such as bingo, entertainment, free gifts, door prizes,
and lunch. The Honorable Bill Hembree will serve as the Master of
Ceremonies for the event. Liz Fincher, retired director of the nutrition
site for Senior Services, has directed and coordinated the picnic during
the past 35 years of its 39-year history. Anyone wanting additional
information about the picnic or about opportunities to help with dona-
tions toward this long standing tradition can call Jones-Wynn Funeral
Home at 770-942-2311, Woodie Fite Center at 678-626-5630, or
Deer Lick Park at 770-920-7129.
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community
Community Yard Sales
Multi-Family Yard Sale in Sterling Pointe Subdivision
A multi-family yard sale will be held Saturday, May 1st from
9:00am to 5:00pm at 4210 Glen Pointe Court in the Sterling Pointe
subdivision. All proceeds from the yard sale benefit missions in Burki-
na Faso, Africa.
Chapel Hills Subdivision
Chapel Hills will hold their annual community yard sale Friday
May 7th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday May 8th from
8:00am to noon.
The Falls at Mason Creek Subdivision
The Falls at Mason Creek Subdivision will hold a community yard
sale Friday May 21st and Saturday May 22nd.
United in Christ to host Motorcycle Ride Show and Rally
United in Christ will host a Motorcycle Ride Show and Rally, honoring
the Armed Forces, Saturday May 15. Registration begins at 9:45am and
the show and rally begins at 10:30am. It will start at Harley Davidson
of Atlanta, located at 501 Thornton Road. The cost is $25 per rider
and $5 per passenger. It will be a 60 mile police escorted ride through
Fulton and Douglas County with the ride ending at Lithia Springs UMC
where there will be music, food and obstacle course and more. To reg-
ister or for more info go to www.unitedinchrist.info or call 770-562-
9668. A portion of the proceeds will go to the USO with the balance of
the proceeds going to Sisters in Christ Ministries.
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money&finance
The Next Move for Your Workplace Retirement Plan
Submitted by Patti H. Puckett, Financial Advisor,
Ameriprise Financial, 8687 Hospital Drive, 678-391-
0324
These are times that find many people moving on from
their jobs, sometimes by their own choice and sometimes
not. If you’ve left your job or may be doing so soon, you might be
wondering what to do with the retirement savings you’ve accumu-
lated through the plan sponsored by your employer (such as a 401(k)
or 403(b) plan).
You have four basic options:
• Take a cash payout
• Leave the money in the former employer’s plan
• Move it to the plan offered by your new employer
• Roll the dollars into an IRA
Cashing in. Some are tempted to take the cash payout. Though
enticing, this option should almost always be avoided. The distribu-
tion will generally be treated as ordinary income and subject to man-
datory 20% federal tax withholding, and, if you have not yet reached
age 59-1/2, subject to a potential 10% penalty for early withdrawal
of qualified retirement plan assets. Unless you’re desperate for cash
and all alternatives have been exhausted, cashing in on your retire-
ment savings plan is costly and unwise.
Keeping money in an employer’s plan. If you feel comfort-
able with the investment choices offered and are familiar with how
it works, you might consider leaving your money in your former em-
ployer’s plan. Keep in mind that your money will be subject to the
rules of the plan in terms of provisions related to investment options
and withdrawal options. In effect, you will probably have less control
over your money than if the funds were rolled into your own IRA.
Some people like the idea of rolling retirement plan dollars to
the plan offered by their new employer. This option offers the conve-
nience of having all of your workplace retirement plan dollars in one
plan. However, there still may be limitations with the plan. Be sure
you are confident that the new workplace plan gives you enough
investment flexibility to make the most of your retirement savings.
Rolling it into an IRA. An alternative approach is to roll money
from your former employer’s plan into your own IRA account. An IRA
typically offers you the ability to put your money to work in a wide
variety of investments, including individual stocks. You generally have
a fair amount of flexibility to move money from one investment to
another.
If you decide to roll your savings from a workplace plan to an
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IRA, make sure the transaction is a direct rollover from the retirement
plan to the IRA custodian. A distribution paid to you raises a number
of possible tax implications, such as mandatory 20% withholding on
the distribution. Be sure to consider any benefits that may be lost
during a rollover, such as the favorable tax treatment for appreciated
employer stock held in a qualified plan. If you are considering a
rollover, you might also want consider a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA creates
the potential for tax-free withdrawals from your IRA savings in the
future, which could greatly enhance your long-term financial security.
However, converting to a Roth IRA is generally taxable as ordinary
income, so you have to weigh your options carefully to figure out
what’s in your best interest. Talk to your financial and tax advisors to
determine the best option for you.
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Seniors: Filling Medicare’s gaps to protects assets
Courtesy of Janice Thompson - Agent, ®Registered
Representative, State Farm Insurance - 2090 Fairburn
Rd. - 770-489-1400, Member NASD. Email: janice.
thompson.cexv@statefarm.com
Whether you’re approaching your golden years or are
experiencing them, it’s important to be aware of how your healthcare
options change at age 65.
Many believe that Medicare will pay for all of their medical ex-
penses. Unfortunately, it won’t.
There are several ways to help protect your assets. You may want
to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy (sometimes re-
ferred to as a “Medigap” policy) to help lower your out-of-pocket
expenses. It’s a policy specifically designed to fill some of the gaps in
your Medicare coverage.
Because Medicare Supplement Insurance is strictly regulated by
both federal and state governments, only 10 standardized plans are
offered, and not all plans are offered in every state. These plans pay
most, if not all, Medicare coinsurance amounts.
Medicare supplement policies are labeled with the Letters “A”
through “J.” Plan “B” provides additional benefits, and so on. Addi-
tional benefits may include: co-insurance for skilled nursing care, pre-
ventive care, emergency treatment while traveling in a foreign country,
doctor’s charges over the approved Medicare amount, prescription
medicine, or at-home recovery charges. Insurers choose which plans
they will market (unless a state dictates otherwise).
A complete statement of coverage can be found in the policy it-
self. You will need to choose which plan best suits your needs and
budget.
While the plan coverage offered by insurance companies is identi-
cal, no two insurance companies are alike. So, it’s important to take
a close look at the company’s financial stability and level of customer
service when making your decision.
Once you’ve purchased a policy, you’ll be pleased to know that as
long as you use a Medicare-approved physician, you may not need to
submit any additional paperwork to Medicare or your supplemental
insurance carrier.
Be aware that neither Medicare nor a Medicare Supplement Insur-
ance policy will cover all costs associated with long term care assis-
tance if you’re no longer able to care for yourself. So, it’s best to con-
sult a professional to discuss all your insurance and financial needs.
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When Evaluating Investments’ Performance, Avoid How the IRS will be affected by the new Health Care Bill
Common Mistakes By T. Dennis Connally. T. Dennis Connally is a certified
public accountant with an office at 8483 Campbellton St.,
Submitted by Tony Farina, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
across from the post office. His office can be reached at 770-
Investments, 8432 Adair Street, 770-920-8306, tony.farina@
920-2890 or www.tdconnally.com.
edwardjones.com
I have compiled a few points of interest that I have
As an investor, you might think it’s easy to evaluate
your investments’ performance. After all, the bigger the
found inside the Health Care Bill that may spark your interest.
gain, the better, right? This statement is true enough, but as an in- • The IRS would be responsible for overseeing a significant
vestment strategy, it’s incomplete — and, if followed rigidly, it could part of health care reform, such as the administration of addition-
lead you to make some mistakes that could hinder your progress al taxes on individuals and employers, determinations of various
toward your financial goals. exemptions from those taxes, and oversight of new information
What are some of these potential mistakes? Here are a few to reporting requirements.
consider: • The Patient Protection Act, as amended by the House Rec-
• Evaluating performance over a short period of time — If you onciliation Act, authorizes the IRS to share return information
measure an investment’s performance over a relatively short period with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to curb
of time, you may be more tempted to invest emotionally — that is, Medicare fraud.
you’ll buy more shares of an investment when you “feel good” about • Employers and other entities providing minimum essential
it because its price has risen, and you’ll sell more shares when you coverage would be required to file information returns with the
“feel bad” because the investment’s price has fallen. This behavior IRS identifying the individual, the coverage and the amount of
is the opposite of the classic piece of investment advice: “Buy low premium, if any, paid by the individual. Penalties would be im-
and sell high.” Try not to make investment decisions based on short- posed for failure to file an information return.
term performance. Instead, look at an investment’s long-term track • Employers will be required to disclose the value of employer-
record. While it’s true, as you have no doubt heard, that “past per-
provided health insurance to employees annually on Form W-2.
formance can’t guarantee future results,” it’s nonetheless useful to
The health care reform package also:
see how an investment has fared in different market environments.
• Increases the AGI threshold for claiming the itemized deduc-
• Neglecting the impact of contributions and withdrawals — If
tion for medical expenses for regular tax purposes to 10 percent
you put more money into an investment, it will be worth more — un-
til the price drops — and if you take money out of an investment, it after 2012 with a delayed effective date for seniors;
will be worth less — until the price rises. Yet many people mistak- • Extends dependent coverage up to age 26;
enly attribute their investments’ performance to these inflows and • Expands Medicaid eligibility;
outflows. • Requires states to establish insurance exchanges to help in-
• Failing to distinguish between “growth” and “income” invest- dividuals and small employers obtain coverage;
ments — To help achieve your long-term goals, you’ll need a mix of • Increases the additional tax on distributions from health sav-
growth-oriented investments, such as stocks, and income-producing ings accounts (HSAs) not used for qualified medical expenses;
vehicles, such as bonds. However, bonds will typically not add much • Eliminates the employer deduction for Medicare Part D;
growth to your overall portfolio, so keep this in mind when you look • Imposes annual fees on pharmaceutical manufacturers
at the year-to-year change in value on your investment statements.
• Maintaining unrealistic expectations — In 2009, the Dow Jones
Industrial Average rose nearly 19%, while the S&P 500 jumped more
than 23%. But if you anticipate such unusually high returns annu-
ally, and you base your investment strategy on them, you’ll likely be
disappointed and have trouble meeting your goals. For a variety of
reasons, most investment experts foresee relatively modest returns in
the financial markets over the next few years, so you’ll want to plan
accordingly.
• Comparing investments to benchmarks — Try not to compare
the performance of your investments to benchmarks such as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. If you’ve chosen an
aggressive investment mix, your returns may show wide swings, beat-
ing the benchmarks substantially in some years while trailing them
significantly in others. On the other hand, if you’re a conservative
investor, your returns may consistently lag the major benchmarks,
but you’ll probably experience less volatility.
Once you know what to expect from your investments, you’ll be
less likely to be disappointed at your returns — and you’ll be better
prepared to create and follow an investment strategy that works for
you.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor.

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health&beauty

Personal Trainers Corner

Finally the weather is warmer and after months of being trapped in
layers, now it’s time to get outside, shed those layers and get moving!
Here are 4 tips to help you spring clean your body back into shape,
Spring Cleaning for Your Body! or at least back on the right track.
By Leslie Austin - Leslie Austin has been in the fitness Detox Your Diet
industry for 16 years as a Personal Trainer and Fitness No, we’re not talking about colonics and liquid lunches. “A detox
Instructor. She is currently employed with Gold’s Gym in can be as simple as removing processed foods and refined carbs
Douglasville. You can reach her at LesAus10@aol.com from your diet,” says Alyse Levine, MS, a registered dietitian in Los
Angeles. These items give you “fake energy,” which results in ups and
eventual downs that Levine says hurt your workout and workday. Eat-
ing too many of these nutritional no-nos can have adverse effects on
678-838-9000 your weight and insulin levels and may lead to diabetes.
princess-partys.com Start by cutting out refined sugar: soda, alcohol, anything with
high-fructose corn syrup. Next, chop out the “bad” fats, those of the
trans and saturated varieties found in full-fat dairy, red meat and fried
foods. Finally, drink water only. “Eventually you’ll be able to have
those bad foods here and there,” Levine says. “But it’s about getting
you used to these better foods so that you might actually prefer them
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normalize and help repair damaged skin is immense. Vitamins C and E
are also contributors to the prevention of damage caused by the sun as
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Cure for Aging? from being damaged by UV rays, and work best together.
By Leanne Lee, Licensed Esthetician, owner of Bliss Another heavy hitter in anti-aging products is Peptides. There are
Hair Salon & Day Spa, located at 4040 Chapel Hill Road many forms of peptides, but in short peptides stimulate the skin’s ability
in Douglasville, 770-942-1100 to produce collagen and elastin. Remember that we are losing collagen
Is there a cure for aging? If you listen to all the info- at a rate of 1% per year after age 30, so this is a big deal! Peptides are
mercials and hype about some skincare products on the some of the newest anti-aging skincare ingredients available, and new
market, one might believe that there is a cure for aging/wrinkles. Ac- formulas and purposes are being defined daily. Clinical studies have
cording to Dr. Diana Howard, head of research and development of been showing real results in new collagen development. One downside
Dermalogica, the answer is no! The best that we can do is address the to peptides is that the results are accumulative and can take up to 90
triggers that lead to the signs of aging skin. I know this is probably not days to see results.
the answer we want to hear, but the best way to fight aging is through
minimizing the signs of aging and to prevent future damage. There are
definitely great products on the market that do just that.
So, if we can’t reverse aging, how can we slow down the aging pro-
cess? The first thing we must understand is what causes the signs of
aging. The most common signs of aging are wrinkles, loss of elasticity,
dullness, and age spots. The occurrence of wrinkles are mostly due to
loss of collagen in the skin. Collagen gives our skin support and firm-
ness After the age of 30, the amount of collagen in our skin is reduced
by 1% per year, and this can be accelerated by over-exposure to the
sun. Another contributing factor to wrinkles is the breakdown of elas-
tin, which supports the collagen, and gives our skin the ability to retain
its shape. Dullness is also a factor because as our skin ages, the cell
renewal process begins to slow down. Hyperpigmentation (commonly
called age spots) begins to appear due to damage from the sun.
Now that we know what causes the signs of aging, we can look at
what products can help our skin look younger and prevent future dam-
age. Vitamins A, C and E are all antioxidants which prevent free radi-
cals from damaging skin cells. Retinol or Vitamin A is a sure thing when
it comes to anti-aging ingredients. No other ingredients has been tested
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Boulevard Smiles now offering ‘Six Month Smiles®’
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Wellness Tips
De-stressing the Body, Mind and Spirit with Mas-
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By Angela Sanders, co-owner and spa director for The
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Do you believe that the way a person thinks can af-
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one, we continue to neglect the important relationship between the two.
In fact, during times of extreme or chronic mental stress is when we tend
to ignore what our bodies are trying to tell us. Holistic practitioners,
medical scientists, traditional physicians and mental health professionals
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body as well.
What are the sources of your mental stress? We live in a time of
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tips. We also live in a beautiful part of a free country. While these are all
wonderful things, it is also a time of high stress. Our reactions to what we
view as stressful can be controlled by our mind and attitude. The mind
and body can control how relaxed we are. In a peaceful state of mind,
emotional strains can be tolerated. One of the most effective ways to re-
lease that stress and achieve a peaceful state of mind is massage therapy.
Massage therapy focuses on both your body and its muscles as well as
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There are many types of massage therapy that you can utilize to help
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Bliss Hair Salon adds two members to team
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Sasha Hess, LMT, has also recently
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Bliss Hair Salon & Day Spa offers an ar-
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They are located at 4040 Chapel Hill Road. Please call 770-
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Jennifer Delgado joins Buckles Salon
Jennifer is a master stylist and color specialist who has been pro-
viding services and continues to
provide services to the Douglasville
area for 15 years, specializing in all
coloring techniques as well as per-
sonalizing a cut and style that is best
for your features.
She offers an array of salon ser-
vices including color, foiling, gloss-
ing, perms, waxing, tanning, and
special occasion styles. Her services
and products are designed to leave
hair looking and feeling healthy.
Her working hours are Tuesday
through Friday and Saturday ap-
pointments are available booked in advance.
Buckles Salon is located at 5009 Highway 5 (across from Prays
Mill Church). Please call 404-435-0794 for more information or to
schedule an appointment.
GriefShare meets at Central Baptist Church
GriefShare, a 13-week support and grief recovery group, meets
at Central Baptist Church (5811 Central Church Road) on Wednes-
day evenings at 6:15pm in room B-112. For more information
please contact the church at 770-942-7275.
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Micah James Robbins Ryan Alexander Worrall

Born: March 17, 2010 Born: March 13, 2010
Weight: 6lbs, 7.5oz Weight: 7lbs, 7oz
Length: 19.5 inches Length: 19 inches
Parents: Jason & Lindsey Robbins Parents: Jeremy & Jessi Worrall
Grandparents: Sarah Ford; Charlie Grandparents: Christy Worrall;
& Kathy Robbins; Eva Robbins; Bob Larry Cotton
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Michelle Eryn Edwards Macey Paxton Nicolas

Born: February 5, 2010 Weight: 8lbs, 6oz
Weight: 9lbs, 5oz Length: 21 inches
Length: 19 inches Parents: Terry & Julie Nicolas Jr.
Parents: Mitch & Brandie Edwards Grandparents: Terry & Gloria Nico-
Grandparents: Vince & Beth Ad- las Sr.; Roger & Jan Marler
ams; Sharon Speak; Bob & Christine
Proulx

Lillie Anne Bright Jamal Dailey Jr.

Born: May 23, 2009 Born: December 14, 2009
Weight: 8lbs, 5oz Weight: 6lbs, 8oz
Length: 19.5 inches Length: 21 inches
Parents: Maegan & James Bright Parents: Thallethia Parham & Jamal
Grandparents: Roger & Shelly Dailey
Eggler; Mary & Verlin Bright Grandparents: Joann Harmon;
Veronica Dailey

Riley Franklin Potts

Mack Lennon Autrey
Born: February 16, 2010
Born: February 16, 2010
Weight: 5lbs, 4oz
Weight: 8lbs, 2oz
Length: 17 inches
Length: 20.25 inches
Parents: Travis & Nicole Potts
Parents: David & Amy Autrey
Grandparents: Beverly Starling;
Grandparents: Randy & Debra
Gary Potts; Aubrey & Crissie Burford
Hunter; Duane Autrey; Carolyn Autrey

Corinne Mamie Ida

Keyshawn Joseph Little Armstead
Born: January 10, 2010 Born: February 18, 2010
Weight: 7lbs, 7oz Weight: 7lbs, 3oz
Length: 19.5 inches Length: 19.5 inches
Parents: Scottie & Kisha Little Parents: Kenneth II & Danielle Armstead
Grandparents: Jimmy & Pearl Little; Grandparents: Kenneth Sr & Shelia
Charles & Mary Odum Armstead; Jacqueline Thorpe; Dan-
iel & Pat Thorpe

Dacey Nicole Jackson Carter Nicholas Chapman

Born: December 22, 2009 Born: January 26, 2010
Weight: 7lbs, 11.6oz Weight: 8lbs, 8oz
Length: 19.5 inches Length: 19.25 inches
Parents: Darrin & Shannon Jackson Parents: Nicholas & Jessica Chapman
Grandparents: Wendy Powell; Grandparents: George & Mary
Cathrine Powell; Wanda Bruno; Ellen Chapman
Tommy & Vernice Fields

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Let’s face it – life is far from perfect! And even when you finances turned upside down in the last few years. Her life is not what she
think things couldn’t get better, they usually don’t, they get worse again. ever planned on or expected, but she gives from her limited resources
I’m not trying to be a pessimist, just a realist. Everybody has stuff to deal all of the time. Her bank account might be small, but her heart is huge.
with in their lives. Between our families, finances, jobs, homes, relation- She gives to those who have so little, that she can’t help but feel that she
ships, physical and emotional health or any number of other things, you has a lot. When we give, serve and love, our view of the world changes.
can bet that something isn’t going right. We focus on others and their needs. We see the blessings in our life.
Even when things in our lives are going pretty well at the moment, it’s Our problems seem smaller. Even when we feel we have nothing to give,
so easy to be discontent. It’s easy to focus on what others have, what God can show us that we are needed to do something that matters.
could be better, where things were wrong in the past or worry about what Last year, a dad started bringing his son to our Cub Scout Pack. He
might happen in the future. God knew we would struggle with these is- would help out when he could, but he works from very early in the morn-
sues. He tells us in the Bible not to desire our neighbor’s house, land or ing until late in the afternoon. He often has to work weekends and he’s
spouse (Deuteronomy 5:21) and not to worry about what we have (Mat- always on his Blackberry with work stuff. He emailed me one day and
thew 6:25) or what will happen (Matthew 6:34). said he was surprised that he was enjoying Cub Scouts so much and
It’s easy to look at someone else’s life and think they have it all to- though his time was limited, he wanted to volunteer. I asked him to be an
gether or that everything is going well for them, well, it probably isn’t. I Assistant Cub Master and now he’s usually the first one to every meeting
love the concept that “everyone has a story” – everyone has something and the last one there. As he gave something he had little of – time, he
in their past, present or near future that is a struggle. Usually, it’s just our was given so much more back.
outside perception that makes us think everything is going well for them. Look at your life and evaluate if you are doing something that matters.
Examine their lives more closely and we’ll see that they have problems There are unlimited ways to do this. Ask God to show you what he has
too. in mind for you and then get out there and try something.
So, can we realistically fix every issue or struggle in our lives? Can
we make all of our problems go away? No, of course not. We ask God
to forgive our past mistakes and we strive to make better choices in the
future. We pray and we trust God. We work on the things that we can
adjust. We accept that stuff happens and that life will not be perfect here
on earth. Then what?
We focus on what we can do serve others. That’s right! I think that
outside God in our lives, there is nothing we can do better than spend
our lives, our time, our effort and our money on “doing something that
matters” or as one of my good friends calls it “DSTM”. She has made
this a priority in her life and even used it as the theme for a scouting
leadership course she taught. If you met her, DSTM is evident in her life,
even though she and her family have been handed some serious issues
to deal with over the last few years and she has had health problems and
surgery. She is a shining example that serving God and serving others is
what really matters in life.
1 Peter 4:7 – 11 in the Message bible tells us this: Everything in the
world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-
awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended
on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal
to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the
different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it:
if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That
way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus
and He’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything!
So, do these verses promise that if we put others first, everything in our
lives will get better or be fixed? Not at all! In fact, if you keep reading in
this chapter, you’ll see that the opposite just might be the case. But your
perception, your focus, your priorities change when you do something
that matters and that’s what makes all the difference in your life. True
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