Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
www.enjoycherokee.com
BYE, BYE WINTER
BLUES!
An Honor for Your Honor
Frank C. Mills
Sweet Dreams
Tour of Homes
Cashin In
Beautiful Chukkar Farms
Trusted experts delivering
the latest in cardiac care
Northside is home to a team of talented and experienced professionals specializing in comprehensive
cardiovascular services. From leading diagnostic services to angioplasty and pacemaker implantation,
Northsides experts deliver leading cardiac care right in your community.
Visit us online at www.northside.com.
Dear Readers,
When we see the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce slogan, Where the metro meets
the mountains, we understand the message. It is to remind us that you can appreciate a
bustling level of commerce yet still enjoy a pleasant, hometown experience above the fray.
However, at the risk of getting our Chamber membership revoked, we are using this page
to expand on that, taking the liberty to (unocially) add the conjunction: Where the
metro meets the mountains, and...
When you read the articles in any issue of this magazine, you will nd there are unique
and innovative people living among us. ey are the ones who dont mind stepping up and
out with new and benecial ideas, sharing their stories with us. Where the metro meets
the mountains and people are more interesting. (Did you know that the most senior polo
player in the country lives in Cherokee County?)
How about Where the metro meets the mountains and people are more agreeable.
Look for it in shops, restaurants, banks and other local businesses. Compare the attention
and accommodation to other places youve experienced. People are just friendlier.
For more hints to help you join in our word play, pay attention to the opportunity
abounding in the classrooms of the exceptional educational institutions located here.
e local schools can boast, Where the metro meets the mountains and SAT scores are
Number One in the state. We are sending colleges the best of the best.
Dont forget to add the myriad of things to do on weekends. With rock star access to
quality festivals, shows and great concerts, the community has its arts calendar jam-packed
with super events to attend. Where the metro meets the mountains and the arts are alive
and well.
After considering your options, choose your own words to ll in the blank. We think
youll nd that location, access and personalities mix well in the people business of
Cherokee County.
Enjoy!
e Editors
You are also invited to visit our website
at www.enjoycherokee.com. Click to Enjoy!
Welcome
CHEROKEE
32
12
6
CHEROKEE
On the Cover:
Polo pony and rider at Chukkar Farms
Polo Club and Event Facility
1 Welcome
4 Polo, Picnics & Parties
Good Times at Beautiful Chukkar Farm
6 Sweet Dreams Are Made of These
Reinhardt University Tour of Homes
10 The Doctor Is In - Dr. William Porter
12 Her Nose Knows - Master Perfumer, Janice Ray
14 Fab Finds for Spring
18 Canton Festival of the Arts
20 Help Wanted! The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta
23 J. Thompson Ross Investments
24 An Honor for Your Honor
28 He Said, She Said
32 Farm to Fork
42 Taste of Italy
43 Events Calendar
enjoy! cherokee
TM
magazine is published by Advertising
Dynamics, Inc. in partnership with Tri-State Communications.
706.290.0202 info@adigeorgia.com www.adigeorgia.com
For Advertising, contact: 678.454.9350 or sales@enjoycherokee.com
enjoy! cherokee magazine reserves the right to edit all materials for clarity and space availability,
and to determine the suitability of all materials submitted for publication. No reproduction of
printed materials is permitted without the consent of the Publisher. enjoy! cherokee magazine is
published in partnership with Tri-State Communications and Advertising Dynamics, Inc.,
Copyright 2013 by Advertising Dynamics, Inc. All rights reserved.
TM
Go Paperless
Get Rewarded
All Cobb EMC members who
sign up for Paperless Billing by
May 31, 2013 will automatically
be entered into a weekly drawing
to win a $100 gift card and a
monthly drawing to win an iPad.
Simple, convenient, secure and free
Sign up for Paperless Billing today!
www.cobbemc.com/paperless
C
e
l
e
b
r
a
t
e
!
1938-2013
Going paperless is more rewarding than ever! Not only does it make paying bills and managing
accounts more convenient, its great for the environment, too. Plus, it helps us keep our costs down,
so we can pass along the savings to valued Cobb EMC members along with exciting new rewards.
The many perks of going paperless.
Cobb EMC members can sign up for Paperless Billing today and see just how easy managing their
accounts can be.
E-mail reminders when the bill is ready
Quick and easy access to pay bills anytime,
anywhere using checking or savings accounts
Access to on||ne accounts 24/7
Easy set-up for one-time or ongoing automatic payments
\|ew da||y and hour|y e|ectr|c use
Access statements secure|y on||ne
Enjoy Cherokee version-dre2.indd 1 2/26/13 8:15 AM
4
polo
PICNICS PARTIES
good times at beautiful chukkar farm
P
h
o
t
o
g
r
a
p
h
y
:
K
i
m
B
a
t
e
s
5
Jack Cashin, 87, likes to tell people that he was born in the North, but that his
soul was born in the South...and it was right about the time he discovered the rolling
hills of Cherokee County in the early 70s. He loved the bucolic countryside of East
Cherokee so much that he bought a picturesque farm here, moved three houses to
the farm and created an idyllic lifestyle that many dream of, but few actualize. I
wake up in the morning just thrilled to be hereits just so beautiful and peaceful,
Cashin arms.
Known as Chukkar Farm Polo Club and Event Facility, the 173-acre farm has
evolved into a family enterprise that includes several generations who live on the
property and help with the daily operations of the rambling estate. ere are about
65 acres of pastures to bush-hog, a stable of horses to groom and take care of, riding
and polo lessons to give, weddings and parties to throw and fundraisers, concerts
and events to plan.
PICNICS PARTIES
(continued on page 38)
Enjoy
Chukkar Farm
Polo Club &
Event Facility
Lessons: private polo lessons and
hunter jumper horsemanship offered
Concerts: rst Saturdays and 2nd or
3rd Tuesdays, May thru November
Polo Matches: Sunday afternoons
at 2 p.m., May thru October, weather
permitting
Events: weddings, parties, picnics,
excursions and more may be scheduled
Fundraisers: raise funds hosting an
exciting polo match at Chukkar Farm
For more information, visit
ChukkarFarm.com or call
770-833-1283
6
Reinhardt University will present a Tour of Homes, April 27,
in Hawks Ridge to benet the A DAY for Reinhardt program.
DREAMS
ARE MADE OF THESE...
Sweet
Imagine meandering
through a beautifully
appointed 20,000 square
foot home situated on 5.5
acres in Cherokees most
exclusive community. You
and your friends can gawk
at the guest house, peek
at the saltwater innity
pool, and ogle the gourmet
kitchenand its all for a
great cause. You will have
an opportunity to peruse
not just one, but three, of
Cherokee Countys most
elegant estates on Saturday,
April 27, when Reinhardt
University presents their
rst ever Tour of Homes
to benet the A DAY for
Reinhardt program.
You are going to need
comfortable shoes...
e tour showpiece is the home of Martha and Billy Hasty, a
resplendent Mediterranean style home with beautiful French gardens.
It sits on a rise, thus oering spectacular views from each of the homes
rear windows of the 11th fairway of Hawks Ridge Golf Course and
of the North Georgia mountains, Big Canoe, Jasper, and Bent Tree.
e home includes six bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, four replaces,
separate guest quarters with full kitchen, and computerized audio,
video, lighting, climate, and security. e main level encompasses a
freestanding, masonry spiral staircase, chefs kitchen with keeping
(continued on page 30)
Cindy Brooks Canton Oce Manager / VP
Adam Smith Commercial Banker / VP
Lewis Cline Community Executive / SVP
Dana Callan Woodstock Oce Manager / VP
Bank of North Georgia is a division of Synovus Bank. Synovus Bank,
Member FDIC, is chartered in the state of Georgia and operates under
multiple trade names across the southeast. Divisions of
Synovus Bank are not separately FDIC-insured banks. The
FDIC coverage extended to deposit customers is that of one
insured bank.
As your hometown community bank, Bank of North
Georgia is privileged to provide Cherokee residents with
the highest quality products and services backed by
world-class customer service. From the expert advice you
want, to the flexible products you need, were here to
help you achieve, grow and prosper.
We invite you to stop by our conveniently located
branches. Our friendly, experienced team will provide
you with outstanding products and superior customer
service, along with friendly conversation and even a cup
of coffee!
Woodstock Branch
200 Parkway 575
Woodstock, GA 30188
770.591.6462
www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com
Canton Branch
300 East Main Street
Canton, GA 30114
770.479.5546
Do you know a rising professional 25 to 40
years of age (residing in Cherokee County) who
is an up and coming leader? Do they have their
sights on where they want to be in the next ve
to ten years? Perhaps that person is you!
The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch initiative is
designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee
County young professionals. Coordinated by the Cherokee
County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with
Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine, this recognition program
will focus on 25-40 year olds considered to be Cherokee
Countys potential future leaders.
Recognition includes:
Those persons named as a Top 10 in 10 Young Professional
to Watch will be:
Re:c||/ed a| ||e C|aroe|' ccd |c|||| C|e|c|ee
breakfast held on the rst Thursday in June.
|ea|u|ed || ||e Ju|e |ue c| E|jc]! C|e|c|ee |aa/||e.
(WWW.e|jc]:|e|c|ee.:cr,
\cr||a|ed |c| ||e ec||a T|e|d |aa/||e 40 u|de| 40
recognition. (|u| oe u|de| 40 ]ea| c| ae c| 0:|coe| 1|.,
Judging Criteria:
Pa| p|c|e|c|a| a:||e.ere|| a|d aWa|d
||.e |c |e| ]ea| p|c|e|c|a| ca|
Vc|u||ee|/Ccrru|||] a:||.|||e
Deadline for entry:
E||||e W||| oe a::ep|ed oe||||| |a|:| 1. E||||e ru|
be received no later than 5 pm, April 5, 2013.
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals
P.O. Box 4998, Canton, GA 30114
Call the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce for
your nomination form or download an application at
www.CherokeeChamber.com
Questions? Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce,
770-345-0400 or Pam@CherokeeChamber.com.
Have you
seen a
Rising
Star?
Were looking
for ten.
For more info or to make reservations, call 7707205506.
Visit www.reinhardt.edu/tourofhomes. Tickets are $20 each.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Beneting A Day for Reinhardt,
a scholarship program for Cherokee County
students attending Reinhardt University
Youre invited to tour three estates in...
10
ough the economics are changing and the technology and
pharmacology continue to evolve, caring for patients is still much the
same as it has been for decades. A patient comes in with a problem
that needs to be solved, and my job is to listen to my patient and nd
a solution to their problem, says Dr. William Porter, a physician at
WellStar Family Medicine in Bridgemill. Porter was a systems analyst
he received his bachelors degree in mathematics and computer science
from Oglethorpe University in Atlantawhen he realized that he
preferred and needed contact with people instead of machines. So
he decided to apply his problem-solving skills to medicine, went to
medical school and became a doctor.
Practicing Medicine...
One Patient at a Time
Dont ignore symptoms
and dont put o seeing
a doctor. No problem is
too small or too big.
Dr. William Porter
WellStar Family Medicine at Bridgemill
THE
DOCTOR
IS
IN
Dr. William Porter
And he is glad he did. Easing patients fears and helping
them get well is so rewarding, he arms. You can see it in
their eyes when they know that you have helped them and
that you really care. ats my reward. At his Bridgemill
practice, Porter, who is board certied in family medicine,
treats preteens, senior citizens and all ages in between. One
of the aspects of family practice that he enjoys is the variety
of conditions and diseases he gets to treat. No two days are
the same. I never know what the day will bring. I see 25 to 32
patients most days, and do everything from routine physicals
and chronic disease management to gynecology exams and
minor skin surgeries. Porter says he has the best of both
worldsa chance to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions
and a chance to build relationships with families he has treated
for years and with patients who have chronic illnesses that
he regularly helps them manage. Unlike surgeons or other
specialties, in family medicine our relationships are ongoing
and can last a long time.
Although treating patients who have a variety of conditions
is interesting, it is also challenging. Staying current on new
innovations in medicine is a life-long eort. I routinely have a
stack of medical journals and articles that I read every month
to stay on top of what is new, Porter says. Newer treatments
include a range of minimally invasive surgical procedures for
everything from heart to abdominal procedures. e recovery
time is often insignicant. I marvel at that, he notes. And
improved drugs for prevention and treating chronic conditions
that can lead to serious illness such as diabetes or high blood
pressure are increasing life spans.
Unfortunately, Porter notes, he is not seeing innovations
when it comes to treating persistent infections. e overuse
of antibiotics has led to resistant strains of bacteria. Its scary.
ere doesnt seem to be many new eective antibiotics being
developed. I would love to see more innovations coming down
the pipe in this eld.
What health tips does he oer? Good nutrition, he arms,
is the key to wellness. If people dont eat a good balanced
diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, there is no amount of
medicine or surgery, or other treatment that I can render that
will make up for that. Very often when I see someone that is
frequently sick, I nd out that they are not eating anything
close to a healthy balanced diet. It doesnt take a degree in
nutrition. If you can look down at your plate and see four
colors, then you have a pretty balanced meal.
Porter notes that it is also important for patients to see a
doctor when they think something is wrong. Dont ignore
symptoms and dont put o seeing a doctor. No problem is
too small or too big. And you need to nd a doctor that you
trust and can be completely honest with. Its essential that you
are comfortable telling your primary care physician everything.
If you dont trust your doctor, you should probably nd a
dierent doctor.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call
770-720-1880.
12
her
nose
Local master perfumer Janice Ray
crafts and sells hand-poured,
aromatic candles and natural soaps
knows
Janice Ray
ere are only a handful of people in this world who
are recognized for their extraordinary ability to discern
and distinguish one scent from another. e training
process to become one of these professional perfumers is
intense and rigorous, often spanning many years. After
they become skilled at cataloguing and memorizing the
odors of hundreds of natural and synthetic materials, they
learn to create both simple and complex fragrances by
combining and balancing raw materials. Local perfumer
Janice Ray is one of these elite fragrance experts, and she
has taken her ability to the next level by creating and
incorporating unique fragrances into various products
that she sells online and at her new Canton boutique,
Rayven Co. Candles, on Reinhardt College Parkway.
You really have to have a love for it, Ray, a Cherokee
native, arms. I started in the lab at Aromatic Flavor
and Fragrance in 1993 as a perfumer assistant. I fell
in love with the perfume world immediately and
wanted to learn as much as I could. While other lab
compounders were taking their breaks, I was in the
lab smelling all the essential oils and aroma chemicals
trying to learn and test myself on how to recognize
the ingredients. After working hard for several years in
the fragrance industry, Ray passed the test that enabled
her to become an apprentice. I studied under a full
perfumer for seven years and completed the program.
her
nose
(continued on page 26)
knows
14
(continued on page 16)
...perhaps in your new RV. Camping World
RV in Woodstock (I-575 and Highway 92),
has the largest inventory in the country
and the largest dealer service network. We
strive very hard here at Camping World of
Woodstock to make your experience fun,
timely, and very professional. As soon as
you walk in our store you can talk to the
service manager, sales manager, general
manager and a host of employees from sales
associates to technicians. Although we are
the largest RV sales and service company
in the country, we are very family oriented,
accessible and you are treated as our guest.
We are here for you. Our job is to get you
camping and having some fun, notes Wes
Newsome, general manager.
FA B
FINDS
for Spring
Spring is just around the corner,
and its time to start thinking about
enjoying the beautiful outdoors...
Camping World RV
WE CARRY TOP MANUFACTURERS:
RV SALES ACCESSORIES SERVICE
Camping World is Americas largest
RV and outdoor retailer, providing over
10,000 RV parts and accessories plus
recreational vehicles for every lifestyle.
Stop by your local Camping World
RV Sales location today!
ASK HOW YOU CAN UPGRADE TO
Good Sam ELITE GoodSamClub.com
$
109/mo.
*
TRAVEL TRAILERS
STARTING
AT ONLY
of Woodstock
505 PARKWAY 575 WOODSTOCK, GA
Call Toll-Free 888.506.5187
CampingWorldOfAtlanta.com
*Stk#WDS219207 payment based on 10% down at 5.99% for 144 months.
Not inclusive of tax, title and license to qualied buyers with approved credit.
See dealer for details. Oer expires 5/31/13. WDS21866-0113
16
NIA Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics
Dr. Steven Weiskopf
Azure Spa
ree Sisters
e Great Frame Up
D
r. Travis Jones
Spring also marks the beginning of sandal
season. If you have painful or unsightly feet
and dread the thought of wearing sandals,
you may want to schedule a visit with a local
podiatrist. Dr. Travis Jones (Canton) and
Dr. Steven Weiskopf (Woodstock) of Village
Podiatry Centers are especially trained
to diagnosis and treat all foot conditions
including neurological, circulatory, skin
and the musculoskeletal system. Podiatry is
the only medical specialty solely dedicated
to the science of the foot and ankle. Village
Podiatry Centers is the largest and most
experienced foot and ankle surgical practice
in Georgia and the Southeast. eir podiatric
surgeons are recognized as among the most
knowledgeable in the profession.
And while you are giving your feet much
needed attention, dont forget to schedule a
mani-pedi...Azure Salon and Spa in Canton
is oers manicures and pedicures featuring
the brilliant, chip-resistant, professional
OPI Nail Lacquer. ey are also one of the
exclusive professional salons oering the
long-wearing Axxium gel system in your
favorite OPI nail lacquer shades. And how
about a new look for spring? As the areas
premier Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, Azure
Salon and Spa exclusively uses the Paul
Mitchell Color Systems. ey also oer hair
texture, extensions, and treatments. e
salon sta has the latest advanced training to
ensure each guest leaves happy and beautiful.
For some people spring cleaning means
a trip to the dentist for their semi-annual
cleaning. NIA Pediatric Dentistry and
Family Orthodontics in Canton combines
orthodontics and pediatric dentistry so that
all of your needs are met under one roof.
eir team is committed to promoting
optimal oral health by providing high quality
dental and orthodontic care for infants,
children, adolescents, adults and people with
special healthcare needs. ey make every
eort to stay at the forefront of the latest
technological advances so they can provide
you with a customized treatment plan that
addresses your unique needs and goals.
Check out their website for grand opening
specials in March. A new patient exam with
professional cleaning, X-rays and uoride
treatment is just $79.
(Fab Finds continued from page 14)
SOLVE YOUR
FOOT PROBLEMS
TO SCHEDULE AN
APPOINTMENT:
770.771.6991
CANTON
132 Riverstone Terrace
Suite 101
WOODSTOCK
1198 Buckhead Crossing
Suite D
Advanced Therapies
Laser for nail fungus,
heel pain treatment,
custom shoes and orthotics
Specialized Treatment
and Surgery for Foot
and Ankle
Heel pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions, hammertoes
Arthritis pain
Reconstructive surgery
Sports injuries
Tendon injuries,
tendonitis
EXECUTE
FI NE -TUNE
We Are Here
To Help.
Nationally Recognized As One of The
Top 50 Independent Women Advisors.
*
To best preserve your portfolio, dont miss out on
experience and strategic insight that can help your
loo to stoy oo troc| wlto yocr oooclol ools.