Let's welcome Abby Kimball of Pathways as she talks about the upcoming suicide awareness walk and how we can participate. 

Representative Devan Seabaugh was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election in July 2021. He represents House District 34, which includes west Cobb County and parts of Marietta and Kennesaw. House Speaker Jon Burns and the House Committee on Assignments appointed Rep. Seabaugh to several key House committees, including Appropriations, Transportation, Industry & Labor, Community & Public Health, Creative Arts & Entertainment and Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications. In addition to his committee assignments, Rep. Seabaugh holds several leadership roles. He serves as Vice Chairman of the House Industry & Labor Committee, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Vice Chairman of the Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee. He is also a Deputy Whip for the Republican Majority House Caucus and is a former Vice Chairman of the Cobb County Legislative Delegation. Outside of his legislative responsibilities, Rep. Seabaugh is the Vice President of Administration at Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service, a private company providing 9-1-1 emergency and critical care ambulance services to counties and hospitals throughout greater metro-Atlanta. He has played a pivotal role in the company's growth, helping it expand from a start-up with 10 employees and 2 ambulances to one of the Southeast's most respected ambulance providers, now employing over 1,200 people and operating more than 150 ambulances. Born in Syracuse, New York, Rep. Seabaugh moved to Marietta, Georgia, at the age of one. He is the son of a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran and retired Lockheed Martin engineer. His mother worked part time and was a full-time mother raising three children. Rep. Seabaugh graduated from Marietta City public schools and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of West Georgia. He completed his EMT/paramedic training at West Georgia Technical College in Carrollton, GA. His 40-year career in healthcare began as a paramedic including time on the streets of Atlanta with Grady EMS before returning to Cobb County to help start-up Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service. A dedicated community leader, Rep. Seabaugh actively serves on the boards of Wellstar Kennestone Regional Hospital, the North Georgia State Fair Association, the Earl Smith Strand Theatre, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the Cobb Travel and Tourism Sports Alliance. His past community leadership includes impactful roles with organizations such as MUST Ministries, the Boys & Girls Club, the Boy Scouts of America, United Way, YMCA, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the Cobb Safety Village and Safe Kids Georgia. He is known for his ability to bring people together and find creative solutions to complex community problems. For his efforts, he has been widely recognized, earning honors such as Marietta Citizen of the Year from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, the Mack Henderson Public Service Award, and the Chamber Chairman’s Awards from both the Cobb and Paulding Chambers of Commerce. Rep. Seabaugh is also an active member of his local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. His contributions have been recognized with distinctions such as the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow designation and Kiwanis International’s George Hixson Fellow Award, Patriot Award, Henry Heinz Award, and Community Service Award. Additionally, his patriotism and support for the U.S. military have been recognized by the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Rep. Seabaugh and his wife, Beth, have been married for over 33 years and reside in west Cobb County. Together, they have five adult children and four grandchildren. They are active members of First United Methodist Church in Marietta. In his free time, Rep. Seabaugh enjoys reading, boating, playing golf, tennis, and pickleball, and spending time at the lake and beach with his family

James Rouse - Voodoo Brewing 

Michael Curling - Variant Brewing 

Pat Rains - Gate City 

Tim Stevens - From the Earth Brewing 

Moderated by: PP/PDG Gordon Owens 

We've had a schedule change for this week's Rotary meeting.

On Thursday, fellow Rotarian and Thomasville Humane executive director Chandler Giddes will give a presentation on all things Thomasville Humane. Chandler will highlight successes of 2024-2025 and programming for the remainder of this calendar year.

Be sure to bring your phone (and keep it silenced!) for an interactive game Chandler will include in his presentation. 

Please consider donating gently used coats, new blankets or funds to support the Thomas County Food Bank Coat Closet .

Join us at the Magnolia Room for a great time, great food, and great fellowship.

4450 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker, GA, 30084

Please arrive at 11:30 to purchase lunch and network prior to the start of our event.

Come and lend a helping hand as we unload the Midwest Food Bank truck and restock the KSU CARES Pantry. The ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs will be needed for this project.

Carmichael Student Center, Room 172

Parking Code:  TBA

SIgn up here

NCRC Champion contact:  Stephen Whittier

After whetting your appetite for a tasty cold beverage during the lunch meeting, join our club for a special Rotary flight to sample some of the beers we talked about at 5pm at Gate City. Then we will pub crawl our way over to Variant for another flight and a food truck at 6:30pm. Cheers to an interesting panel and a fun night out to follow!

Join us for our First Thursday Social at Central City Tavern, 19 Academy Street, Alpharetta

This month's Thirsty Thursday will be a tailgate at the GSW Soccer Fields for "Under the Lights" followed by the annual fireworks show. More details to come!

Our featured speaker is Aretta Baldon, elected in 2019 to represent District 2 on the Atlanta Board of Education. A proud 25-year resident of Atlanta, Aretta is a community leader, educational advocate, and parent organizer with a passion for ensuring every child has the tools to succeed. In addition to her work on the school board, she has led grassroots efforts from founding Atlanta Thrive, to running a monthly food pantry with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, to serving in leadership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Providence Missionary Baptist Church. course, she also became an honorary member of the Atlanta West End Rotary Club in 2024!

Aretta brings more an 20 years of corporate management experience and now owns Shades of Light, a phot ography and marketing consulting business. Her love for life and positive energy shine through everything she does as a board member, volunteer, and proud Spelman graduate.

Join us to learn more about Aretta’s inspiring journey and her commitment to “service above self.”

Location: 2950 Mt Wilkinson Pkwy ATL, GA 30339

Park in visitor spot on right.  If full, park on street on side of building going with traffic.

RSVP - bring towel if your guest or you want to swim.

Visitors: Kayse McCanne (speaker), Dr. Shul Ebrahim (guest), Liz Carnahan (Newnan Club, GRSP sponsor), George Siggins (former member), Gabb Gomeuese (GRSP student), Janine Walton (guest)

 leadership.

Dr. Bryan Johnson, a former corporate executive and accomplished K-12 leader, serves as Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools, bringing a unique blend of corporate and educational leadership to the role.

For nearly two decades, Dr. Johnson has dedicated much of his career to public education, serving as a teacher, school administrator, and district administrator. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), he provided critical counsel as the university completed its current strategic plan and led the development and execution of the 2025-2030 strategic plan. He brings extensive experience in educational leadership, workforce development, business strategy, change management, and collaborative leadership.

Invocation: Reeves Smith

Need to join by Zoom, click the link below.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87941219913?pwd=S15RIBjTE1TRk1NaDRNa3hTcmphUT09#success Password: 485257

More details to come

Come one come all.  RUMC is looking for employers interested in expanding their job force.  This event brings in 100-150 people looking for job opportunities.  

Please join us for our regularly scheduled lunch meeting, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Alpharetta, GA 30022

For Basic Education & Literacy Month, we will take a field trip to our local library where we will enjoy lunch, followed by a tour highlighting the services offered.

We hold our meetings at the Fayette County Library. Guests are welcome but are encouraged to RSVP if you plan to attend. 

NCRC will be feeing 70 men at the Men's Extension.  Please arrive at 6:30pm as dinner will be served at 7pm.  Parking is limited.  Please RSVP at the link below.  

Location:  Men's Extension,  1507 Church Street, Marietta, GA  30060

Sign up here

NCRC Champion contact:  Keith Altobelli

We will meet one of the K-9 units finest partner. 

Regular Club Meeting - Guests welcome

Meagan Davis joined Tommy Nobis Center in 2016, and as Vice President of Development, provides vision and leadership for all TNC’s development initiatives, including organizational expansion, community outreach, and annual giving and stewardship campaigns.

Meagan is CFRE certified and received her Master of Arts degree in English from The University of South Alabama. Prior to joining Tommy Nobis Center, she served for over a decade in education and nonprofit community outreach with populations in Georgia, Alabama, Honduras, and South Korea.

Meagan is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Cobb Executive Women, and Kennesaw Business Association. She has served on KBA’s board of directors since 2020 and will serve as President-Elect in 2026.

Wine or Whine
Kin Wine Market & Lounge, 204 S Broad St.
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Rotarians will receive one drink ticket for the event. 

Our featured speaker is Dr. Bryan Johnson who is the Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, bringing executive-level corporate experience and transformational K-12 leadership to the role. With nearly two decades in education, he has led at the highest levels across both public and private sectors.

Previously, Dr. Johnson served as Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where he steered both the completion of the university’s strategic plan and the launch of its 2025–2030 vision. In the private sector, he was Chief Transformation Officer at U.S. Xpress Enterprises. From 2017–2021, he led Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee, transforming it into the state's fastest-improving district.

Nationally recognized for innovation, Dr. Johnson launched Future Ready Institutes and bridged the digital divide during the pandemic by securing high-speed internet for economically disadvantaged students. His accolades include 2021 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year and finalist for National Superintendent of the Year. He holds honors from EdWeek, the National School Public Relations Association, and Austin Peay State University.Dr.

Johnson is a proud husband and father, with a school-aged child enrolled in Atlanta Public Schools.

Location: Iron Horse Golf Club, 3430 Highway 9, Alpharetta GA 30004

5:30 pm Networking

6:00 pm Meeting Called to Order

7:30 pm Meeting Adjourned

This fun event will have us "hiding" treasures on the CDA playground and then we get to enjoy watching the excitement of the children hunting for the treasures. After two treasure hunts, Rotarians are invited to stay for lunch with the PreK students. 

Please note that volunteers must sign up link via this link provided by CDA:

 https://x.gldn.io/1nrVEDdYeVb 

Children's Development Academy, 89 Grove Way, Roswell

Join our planning team to plan the first ECR Day of Service in October. Email Ken for the zoom link: crowellken@gmail.com

Not open to all members-Event by invitation Only- Bob Clarkson is contact 

Join fellow Rotarians for coffee at Grassroots Coffee. No agenda, no program. Grab a cup to go or sit down and get to know fellow Rotarians better. 

Monthly Board Meeting at American Pride Bank

6503 Northpoint Pkwy, Alpharetta

Come and meet the club at Pontoon Brewing!

This event is a fun way to raise money towards our mission of Polio eradication and also, socialize with some amazing club members and their guests. It is recommended to register in advance. Please do so through the Clickbid link below. You can rsvp in advance for $20 or pay at the door for $25. 2 sets of pearls are included and you can buy more at the door. 

Heads or tails is a fun game and the prize is amazing a gift basket from Total Wine including: a private wine class for up to 20 guests, a basket of wine accessories valued at $450. Come laugh, love and flip the coin!

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Rescuing Hope will be presenting their Reality Check program to raise awareness about Human Sex Trafficking on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in the Cornerstone at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, 142 College Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. There are two class options: the first class will be from 10-11:30 a.m. and the second class will be from 2:30-4 p.m. This class is appropriate for school counselors, teachers, parents, government workers and the general public. Hosted by the Rotary Club of the Atlanta Southern Crescent with funding from a District 6900 Human Trafficking Awareness Grant in partnership with Rotary Action Group Against Slavery and the Rotary Clubs of Marietta, North Cobb, Smyrna and Alpharetta.

Come join us as we celebrate our first ever in Peace Pole at Swift Cantrell Park.  

Ted's Montana Grill - 640 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

Join us as we partner with businesses in the community for social, networking, and camaraderie.  Bring friends to learn more about the Rotary Club of Tucker. 

Each month we explore different businesses in the tucker area.  This month we are excited to visit The Bite of Korea - 4650 Hugh Howell Rd STE 670, Tucker, GA 30084 

Bring your family, friends, and appetite to Brook Run Park this Thursday from 5 to 8PM!

Feast on Fabulous Treats from Food Trucks Including:

Mrs. Rosa Latin Kitchen -    menu

We Do Fish and Things - menu

Myvietnamesefoodmobile2020  - menu

Love At Wurst Sight  - menu

King of Pops - Popsicles starting around $4  

...and Listen to Live Music from Ralph Roddenbery, “Singer, songwriter, storyteller, and retired circus clown”

ENTRY IS FREE - overflow parking available at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, bring a chair, and purchase food and beverages at the event (note: there is beer and wine for sale; no outside alcohol).

Come out and enjoy one of the last DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS of the season!

Alive in Roswell is a free monthly festival held every third Thursday from April through October in Roswell, Georgia. In 2025, the schedule is: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, and October 16. The festival runs from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, but our tent closes at 7:30.

Come join us in front of the Hagan Center for burgers, dogs, and Roswell Rotary fellowship! It's a Roswell Rotary tradition and a great way to get to know other members. 

Join us for casual conversations, drinks, and snacks at the home of Jeff and Nanette Nicholson.  Jeff annd Nanette live at 835 Springside Court, off of Peachtree Dunwoody Road.  Please RSVP so we will have enough food and drinks~

Monthly meeting of Rotary Club of North Fulton Companion Club

Thrive, 44 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta (above Minnie Olivia Pizza)

Shelly H. Goodrum is the K–12 Cluster Superintendent for the historic Booker T. Washington Cluster in Atlanta Public Schools. Known for her motto “Inspiring Excellence, Empowering Communities, and Transforming Futures,” she is a results-driven leader focused on equity and transformation in education. Previously, she served as Principal of Therrell High School, where she led a dramatic academic turnaround—boosting the graduation rate from 49% to 86% and securing International Baccalaureate authorization across three programs.

She has presented nationally on school turnaround strategies and leadership for equity and is a 2019 Cahn Fellow for Distinguished Principals. Goodrum holds degrees from Tuskegee University and is an alum of the AASA–Howard University Urban Superintendent’s Academy. Deeply committed to community, she shares her passion for service and leadership with her husband, Leon Goodrum, a retired McDonald’s franchisee and entrepreneur.

Tony Wright Memorial Student Weekend

Tony Wright Memorial Student Weekend

Guests: Speaker Nikki Rogers-Lenning and Meredith Smith - Interim Health Care guest of Debbie Donaldson

Join us for the first Rotary on the Road lunch with LifeLine and Buckhead Rotary and support our Pawsitivity Partnership. The meeting will be held at the Fulton County Animal Shelter. Box lunches will be provided with a short presentation and tours of the facility. We meet at 1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30336

Please join us for our regularly scheduled lunch meeting, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Our Guest Speaker for this meeting is Morgan Rodgers, Alpharetta Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 

Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Meeting will be held at:

Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA  30263

Contact Kim Debrow for more information.

Pick up from GSW to Lee Street

Matt Bishop is the Associate Vice President of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia.  His presentation will highlight Georgia’s economic and community landscape with a special focus on Coweta County. He’ll discuss challenges like population growth, workforce development, affordable housing, and pressures on local government, while also sharing strategies the Fanning Institute uses to strengthen leadership and governance in rural and underserved communities. The talk will showcase how UGA’s Public Service & Outreach programs—such as the Archway Partnership and leadership academies—connect academic resources to real-world impact, emphasizing the power of structured collaboration among business, nonprofits, and government to build community vitality.

Enterprise Servant Leadership, A New Way of Doing Business to Be the Best of the Best

Join us to learn more about these amazing ladies. I present Ms. Emily Hubbert and Christina Hawkins. We look forward to learning more about each of you. 

EMILY HUBBERT

CHRISTINA HAWKINS

Leadership systems, innovative technology, and service.  Hear what Walt and John have to tell the club this Friday, Sep 26, 2025.

Our upcoming meeting will be a Club Assembly, a dedicated time for members to come together and focus on the business of our own club. Assemblies provide the chance to step back from outside speakers and look inward at how we are doing, where we are headed, and how we can best serve our community.

We will review current and upcoming projects, discuss ways to strengthen our fellowship and membership, and make plans for events that will highlight Rotary’s impact in the West End and beyond. This is also a time for every member’s voice to be heard, so please come prepared to share your ideas, your concerns, and your vision for our path ahead.

Club Assemblies remind us that Rotary is not just about service in the community but also about building a strong, connected, and vibrant club family. Your participation matters. Whether you join us in person or online, your presence and participation make a difference.

Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed.  Thank you! 

Location:  Desktop Kennesaw,  3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA  30101

Sign up here

NAMI Cobb Drop In Center

Serve whatever time increment works for you.  Hoping to be done sooner than 7pm:)

Speaker: Rodney Clark (Creekside Academy)

Paula Tkac is an executive vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and is a member of the executive leadership committee. Tkac also serves as primary monetary policy adviser to Atlanta Fed president Bostic and is actively involved in strategic leadership at both the Division and organizational levels.

As an economist, Tkac has conducted research on various financial market topics including the asset management industry, financial regulation, the municipal bond market and policy responses to financial crises. Her research has won two William F. Sharpe Awards from the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

Tkac frequently speaks to private sector and community groups on issues related to monetary policy, financial regulation, and leadership. She has also appeared on C-SPAN and as an op-ed writer in the Wall Street Journal.

Before she joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in 2000, Tkac was on the faculty of the finance department at the University of Notre Dame. Tkac earned her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in economics from the University of Chicago.

Invocation: Dirk Ledford

Sunshine: Collette Brown

Blue Badge Presentations: Collette Brown, Chelsea Pitts, and Reeves Smith

Need to join by Zoom, click the link below. 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87941219913?pwd=S15RIBjTE1TRk1NaDRNa3hTcmphUT09#success  Password:  485257

** You’re Invited: Join Us at Rotary for Inspiration & Community Service

I’d love to invite you to our next Rotary Club meeting personally! Rotary is a place where community leaders, professionals, and neighbors come together to connect, learn, and serve. Each week, we feature diverse and engaging speakers who share fresh ideas, stories, and perspectives that spark meaningful conversations.

But what truly makes Rotary special is our commitment to serving the community—from supporting local students to leading impactful service projects right here in Sandy Springs.

We’d be honored to have you join us, meet some incredible people, and see how together we’re making a difference.

> Date/Time: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday of the month at 12:15pm
> Location: 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328

Parking is free!

Feel free to bring a friend—there’s always room at our table!

Looking forward to welcoming you,

Megan Harris, President, Rotary Club of Sandy Springs