DID YOU KNOW?
RH Events & Catering
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Background
● Founders, Lee Reith and Steve Hunt, started as neighbors and became close friends. Lee previously worked for another event company and Steve owned an accounting firm in Dallas.
● Lee and Steve were experiencing life changes of their own when they got together to discuss starting a business. In August 2010, they decided to start RH Events & Catering, formerly known as RH Events & Promotions. Their very first event was at Callaway Gardens for a company based in LaGrange.
● They started delivering events with a trailer and used Steve’s mother-in-law’s barn to store materials. Many family members were among the first of their staff.

"The RH Difference"
● RH Events & Catering specializes in planning and delivering company picnics, large-scale catering events, and employee appreciation events for hundreds to thousands of attendees.
● Wellstar Health System is the largest local client. Each year, they plan a hospital week celebration that extends through the month of May. RH Events & Catering sets up events at several Wellstar Health System locations and feeds over 26,000 people. This includes day and night shifts.
● They are a turnkey corporate events company. This includes securing a venue, planning menu, entertainment, logistics, staffing, setup, take down and run of the event.
● During COVID, the company started 2 food trucks to keep business going and keep staff employed.
● They attribute much of their success to the dedicated employees that make up the team. Many have been with them for 10+ years and have a wealth of industry knowledge.
● Legacy – Both Lee’s son and Steve’s daughter are an integral part of the business. Many nieces, nephews, siblings and friends of the families have contributed to the delivery of events and growth of the business. 2025 is RH Events & Catering’s 15th anniversary!

Nationwide Delivery
• Once business became consistent, RH moved to a warehouse in Acworth with one loading dock. Today, RH Events & Catering is located in Powder Springs, and operates out of an 11,000 square foot facility.
• There are 15 employees on staff annually, and about 30 additional seasonal and part-time staff members.
• The warehouse is equipped to hold all event materials and includes a large refrigerator and walk-in freezer. The warehouse staff plays a large role in the behind-the-scenes logistics and preparation for events.
• Community connections are made through staffing with local volunteer groups. When an organization helps deliver an event, they are presented with a check for their contributions. Previous groups include the Hiram High School ROTC and football team.
• In the last 2 years, RH Events & Catering has expanded their delivery to be nationwide, and has planned events as far west as California, and as far north as New York.
• Much of their clientele includes manufacturers, distribution centers, call centers, and healthcare systems.

Expanded Menu
• Menu offerings have expanded in recent years to include an upscale catering menu.
• They offer a variety of menu options to best fit the style, theme, and goals of the event. Their most popular option for large events is picnic fare including hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and more.

RH Events & Catering is a Serve Safe Certified Business
• All event managers are ServeSafe Certified, ensuring the highest quality preparation, storage and serving methods.

Contact
• 3230 Hopeland Industrial Blvd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
• Office: 770-635-7449
• www.yesRH.com
• Follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X @rheventsandcatering.

DID YOU KNOW?
Springer Senior Solutions of Paulding
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Personal Journey to Georgia
• Kathy Springer has been in the insurance industry for 28 years with a degree as an Administrative Assistant
• September 2013 realized a need for a better direction as an insurance agent; with lots of prayer, Kathy took a leap of faith when she was introduced to the insurance area of Medicare through a friend
• Medicare training began in October 2013 in New York which led becoming a broker in Georgia
• She was part of the Field Marketing Organization (FMO) from 2013 – 2019 as a Medicare agent while in Smyrna
• Moved to Dallas in 2018 and became a broker in July 2019
• Kathy joined the Paulding Chamber as a member in October 2019; March 2020 moved to Hiram; and in 2021 was selected as an Ambassador for the Paulding Chamber
• Earlier in 2025 Kathy transitioned from being a home-based business to having her own office in Hiram

Passion for Personal Service
• Kathy has always related well with seniors, which fits perfectly with Medicare’s focus – professional and caring assistance for seniors during their golden and retirement years
• Kathy assists at the Paulding Senior Center with Medicare 101 classes, health information as well as offering these same services to other centers, businesses and organizations in the Paulding area
• Kathy has been a sponsor for the senior center pool tournament donating food and prizes; Outer Circle Foundation veteran fishing trip with food; served food for the children at CAYA Ministries; sponsor for the Never Alone Foundation fundraiser event; and a member of the Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW)
Kathy is known as the connector. She connects people to whatever they need.

Springer Senior Solutions Services of Paulding
Offers Free Medicare Reviews which entail the following:
• New to Medicare, Review and Change Medicare Insurance Policy; Hospital Indemnity; Life Insurance; Dental
• Health and wellness benefits for individuals, businesses, or associations
• Motto: “Take out the confusion, put in the ease”

Contact
• www.springerseniorsolutions.com
• kathy@springerseniorsolutions.com
• 44 Darby’s Crossing Dr, Ste 202B, Hiram, GA 30141

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AgGeorgia Farm Credit
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Purpose
• In 1916 U.S. Congress recognized a need to support and aid farmers and rural homeowners and created the Farm Credit System to serve every county in the U.S.
• AgGeorgia Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative owned by more than 5,000 member-borrowers throughout 79 Georgia counties.
• Members earn dividends based on the Association’s earnings.
• Its mission is “To Improve the lives of Georgia’s farmers, families, and rural communities”.
• Offers favorable terms for financing undeveloped land for all types of borrowers.
• Provides unique financing options for farmers with unconventional repayment terms
• Other financial services offered within its territory:
- Leasing for buildings and equipment
- Farm Credit Express for equipment financing at the dealership
- Crop Insurance
- Mortgages for construction (one-time close), purchase and refinance of residential property through FNMA/FHLMC, FHA, VA and USDA programs

Community Involvement and Opportunities
• Active and retired military receive a discount on the origination fee when financing land.
• Awards Community Mission and Farmer’s Market Grants, hosts a photo contest for its annual calendar and sponsors AGAware Workshops to support beginning farmers.
• Awards scholarships and sponsors agriculture-related activities and organizations including FFA and 4-H
• Provides information on resources for mental health awareness
• Allows realtors and land agents to list available land for sale on the AgGeorgia site

Employee Connection with Agriculture
• Karen Parker’s family is living on her husband’s grandparents’ land. With this legacy, her daughter Lorene grew up going to farmers markets, enrolled in ag classes at school and was afforded the opportunity to attend the FFA’s leadership conference in Washington, DC thanks in part to AgGeorgia.
• She was chosen as a page with Trey Kelly, shadowed members of the Department of Agriculture, and is now an agricultural advocate in Washington, DC.
• Their commitment to their communities led Karen to continue her career in lending with AgGeorgia Farm Credit where she currently serves as a Mortgage Loan Originator with their Secondary Mortgage Market team.

Contact
• www.aggeorgia.com
• 1-800-768-3276

DID YOU KNOW?
Coosa Valley Credit Union
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

From $45 to Over $600 Million!
• 1954: 9 men from the Rome, Georgia General Electric Medium Transformer Plant recognized the challenges happening to working families within their company and decided to figure out a way to help
• They each contributed $5 to be kept in a cigar box for the workers to borrow from and pay back.
• May 7, 1954: Charter from National Credit Union Administration and created an office space in the plant for employees only
• Personalized service and now owned by the members, which keeps down overhead expenses
• Board of Directors: Several GE employees still serve on the board and all board members are volunteers
• Named for the Coosa Valley Region to set them apart from other credit unions, and accurately reflect the geography they serve
• With growth, they built their first branch office away from the plant

Growth
• Headquarters are still in Rome
• Coosa Valley Credit Union now covers 13 counties with 11 branches from Ft. Oglethorpe to Woodstock, GA, including one branch location in Dallas.
• Anyone Can Join! Anyone living or working in the 13 county Coosa Valley region can join the credit union.
• Caring for members is a priority – Listening, “Kindness First”, and Consultative approach in assisting clients with their personal needs
• Example of an employee impact – Branch manager retired; couple who had requested her assistance with their budget challenges made sure to attend her retirement party
• Over 50,000 members

Coosa Valley Credit Union Services
• Auto loans; Checking Accounts; Savings Accounts; Children’s Savings Accounts with educational component; “Special Purpose” Savings Accounts; Personal Loans; Home Loans
• Business Accounts for Small Businesses
• Direct Deposit by employer; paid when it is received; placed in member choice of checking and/or savings account

Community Volunteers
• Employees volunteer once/month during work hours with pay
• Support area schools – Athletic Department, Teacher lunches, Financial Literacy created by Coosa Valley Credit Union based on Georgia Department of Education guidelines

Website Resources
• Especially important – General Information, Online Account Management & mobile app, Security Steps, Identity Theft/Fraud, Card Fraud, Check Scam/Fraud, Phishing Scam/Fraud, Internet Malware, and Resources for Teachers

Contact
• www.mycvcu.org
• 706-235-8551

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Gas South
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Beginning of Gas South
• Kevin Greiner, President and CEO, founded Gas South in January 2006 in Atlanta with other key industry leaders who also had a background working in other utility companies.
• Gas South is a subsidiary of Cobb EMC, one of the largest electric cooperatives in Georgia. Greystone Power Corporation is also a valued partner.
• The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers.
• Our purpose is to Be A Fuel For Good® by caring for their customers and employees and elevating their industry and communities. Their mission is to be the energy provider of choice by delivering exceptional value, service and simplicity.

Growth
• In 2020, Gas South acquired Infinite Energy in Gainesville, Florida. This led to their expansion in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and eleven other states. It also gave Gas South naming rights to Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett, which is now named Gas South District.
• Gas South is headquartered in The Battery Atlanta. They opened their new office in August of 2024. The new office provides employees with a modern workspace customized for hybrid work and collaboration while also providing easy access to their 16-year partner, The Atlanta Braves.
• Gas South also opened a new office in Gainesville, Florida at Celebration Pointe in October of 2023.
• The company has more than 400 employees and serves nearly 500,000 customers.

Gas South Focus
• Be A Fuel For Good®
• Five core values
o Do What’s Right
o Own It
o Serve Others
o Be Better Together
o Keep Growing
• Gas South gives back 5% of their annual profits to organizations that support basic needs, education, and health for children in need.
o In 2023, Gas South donated $4.5 million to organizations in Georgia and Florida communities.
o Gas South has named the 10 organizations that receive these funds their “Fuel For Good Allies”.
o Gas South also rewards two different organizations annually with their Impact Investment Award. Organizations submit applications for the funding, and employees, customers, and the community choose the winners.
o Volunteerism is another large focus of the giving culture at Gas South. The company dedicated 1,302 hours of community service to 70 opportunities in 2024.

Awards
• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) has named Gas South as one of Atlanta’s “Top Places to Work” eight times.
• USA Today named Gas South as one of the 2024 “Top Workplaces”.
• Kevin Greiner was named Georgia’s most respected business leader in 2021 by Georgia Trend magazine and the AJC named him one of Atlanta’s most admired CEOs in 2018 and 2021.

Georgia History of Natural Gas Companies
• The Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act of 1997 increased competition and consumer choice.
• Passage of this Act increased competitive pricing, improved customer service, and provided innovative energy solutions.
• Natural gas marketers now purchase gas wholesale and sell directly to consumers in areas that are deregulated, including the entire state of GA.

Contact
• For more information, visit www.gassouth.com
• Office: 1-877-472-4932

DID YOU KNOW?
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College President Dr. Mike Hobbs
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

• Georgia Highlands College is a member of the University System of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

• GHC’s mission statement: The mission of Georgia Highlands College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is to provide access to excellent educational opportunities for the intellectual, cultural, and physical development of a diverse population through pre-baccalaureate associate degree transfer programs, career associate degree programs, and targeted baccalaureate degree programs that meet the economic development needs of the region.

• Areas of Study
o GHC offers 9 bachelor’s degrees with a 10th bachelor degree coming in 2025:
o Building Information Modeling Management (BIMM)
o Criminal Justice
o Dental Hygiene
o Environmental and Natural Resources
o Healthcare Management
o Health Sciences (BSHS)
o Logistics and Supply Chain Management
o Nursing
o Organizational Leadership
o Coming 2025: Digital Media and Communication
o Partnership between GHC and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) where participating students will earn a dual bachelor of science (BS) degrees in Building Information Modeling Management (BIMM) from GHC and Construction Science and Management from Georgia Tech in as little as 4 – 5 years.
o An agreement between the University of West Georgia (UWG) and GHC gives students an accelerated pathway to a master’s degree from UWG. GHC students working toward a Bachelor of Science in Health Science may now take advantage of the program to earn a Master of Science in Integrative Health and Wellness. The GHC undergraduate can now take graduate-level courses at UWG during their final semester at GHC.
o Students may fulfill science requirements during an intensive summer program in Wyoming that features 3 science tracks including Geology, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Environmental Science.
o Associate of Arts and Associate of Science 2-year degrees.

• GHC’s Paulding Site opened in 2010 in the historic Bagby Building in Downtown Dallas. In 2021, the Paulding Site expanded to the Winn Building.
o Spring 2025 at GHC Paulding Site
o 43 courses
o 15 faculty members
o 12 staff members

• GHC President Dr. Mike Hobbs
o Dr. Mike Hobbs was installed as 5th president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) in 2022. Since starting this role, Dr. Hobbs has advanced GHC’s mission by helping to establish free in-state tuition for residents of Alabama, establishing the “Ready to Start” scholarship, expanding articulation agreements with other institutions, growing partnerships with local industry, and establishing competitive League Sports.
o October 2024 – GHC President Mike Hobbs chosen for the Aspen Institute’s President’s Program. Dr. Hobbs is one of 25 innovative community college leaders selected from across the country to participate in Aspen Presidents Fellowship.
o June 2024 – The Aspen Institute named GHC as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million dollar award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges.
o April 2024 – GHC students nominated President Mike Hobbs for the national Phi Theta Kappa’s (PTK) Paragon Award, presented in Orlando.

• GHC and our community
o Highlands Writers Conference is held on GHC’s Cartersville Site each spring, allowing students and local writers to meet with and attend workshops given by professional writers.
o The Annual Fishing Rodeo is held at Paris Lake on GHC’s Floyd Campus. The event is free and open to children under the age of 15 with prizes for heaviest fish. For more information about the upcoming fishing rodeo, contact foundation@highlands.edu
o Foundation Camp for boys aged 10 – 14 is held each summer on GHC’s Floyd Campus. The camp is a collaboration between The 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia and GHC. It is funded by generous donors and the GHC Foundation. For more information and to apply, contact foundation@highlands.edu

DID YOU KNOW?
All Points Bookkeeping, LLC
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Personal History
• Leigh Anne Lindsey is a multi-generational life-long resident of Paulding County.
• She attended Chattahoochee Tech for computer programming and loved her accounting classes so much she changed her major.
• She then transferred and graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Work Experience
• During college and after, Leigh Anne worked as an Accounts Payable auditor and prepared taxes for friends and family on the side. Auditing helped hone her skills of finding errors and made her an expert in attention to detail.
• Leigh Anne worked as a bookkeeper/office manager for 15 years with several plumbing and construction companies which gave her experience in daily office management.
• Leigh Anne also worked with a CPA where she learned in-depth bookkeeping for multiple companies and tax preparation including preparing financial reports and tying the books to the tax return.

Change in Direction
• After going through work challenges during covid, she decided to begin her own business so she could use her years of experience and education to help small businesses. All Points Bookkeeping LLC opened on August 1, 2021, as an independent bookkeeping service.

Services
• Leigh Anne caters to small businesses, specializing in service-based businesses of all kinds. She helps small business owners manage their financials, increase profits, and allows them more time to devote to their business.
• All Points Bookkeeping can keep you organized so you are always ready for tax season, can produce financial statements quickly, and know where you stand at any time in your business.
• Leigh Anne works virtually but can meet in-person in some situations. Cloud-based accounting software is used so you always have access to your books.
• Leigh Anne and All Points Bookkeeping enjoys the challenge of creating organized records, cleaning up bookkeeping which may have been neglected, and doing catch up bookkeeping for clients who have several years of bookkeeping and/or tax returns to bring up-to-date.

Professional Growth
• Quick Books Online Pro Advisor
• Certified Tax Preparer
• Graduate of Leadership Paulding 33
• Board Member for CareLink of Northwest Georgia

Contact
• www.allpointsbookkeeping.com
• leighanne@allpointsbookkeeping.com
• Office: 678-414-0668
• Dallas, Georgia

DID YOU KNOW?
Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Founder – Samantha Rousey Glass
• Samantha has had a lifelong concern for the safety of law enforcement and fire/rescue teams seeing childhood friends choosing these professions and the tragic loss of one of those friends.
• In 2018, as President of the West Cobb Business Association, she became actively involved as an advocate and supporter.
• The nonprofit was established in 2021 in memory of her father, Jess Rousey, her personal hero.
• She performs regular embedded accompaniments and training with multiple agency Crime Suppression, Tactical and Drug Task Force units across several local jurisdictions and is a graduate of several police citizen’s academy programs to help bridge the gap between public safety and the community with personal experiences.

Mission
• “To provide advocacy, support, and appreciation opportunities that honor local heroes who protect and serve our communities through their dedication to public safety while strengthening relationships between the community and public safety.”

Team
• All non-compensated volunteers
• Board of Directors – 5 private citizens and 5 public safety personnel.
• Advisory Board – 7 first responders who represent partner agencies.
• Multiple Ambassador Volunteers.

Events
• May – National Police Week – Providing appreciation packages, serving nearly 2,000 law enforcement heroes across multiple county and city agencies, including K9s units.
• June Fundraiser- Hot Rods for Heroes ™ Car Show and Community Festival
• July – “Honoring SWAT” month
• August Fundraiser - Jess Rousey Golf Fore Heroes ™ Charity Tournament

Fundraiser Results
• Delivering meals & care packages to fire and police stations; honoring acts of merit and valor; donated the new fallen K9 memorial for Paulding Sheriff’s Office; donations of training and safety equipment; supporting first responders & their families in time of need or crisis; Blue & Gold Honoring Heroes Gala a free event honoring 300 first responders; providing Christmas & other holiday parties; donations to multiple Cadet programs; donations to K9 programs; creating a Serenity Suite for 911 dispatchers.

Recognition
• 2021 and 2022 Citizen of the Year & Civilian Spotlight Award from Cobb County Police Department
• 2021 and 2023 Powder Springs Police Community Partner Spotlight
• 2022 and 2023 Support Partner Appreciation Award Paulding County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team & Special Ops
• 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

DID YOU KNOW?
The Never Alone Foundation
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Background
● Where it all started Stephanie Almond used her personal experience to minister in the Atlanta and Metro Atlanta area focusing on homelessness called “Taking It To The Streets”
● The ministry consisted of handing out hygiene bags, first aid kits, taking meals, and providing clothing
● In 2014 Stephanie was accepted into seminary school for biblical counseling combining her faith and her passion for others which led to her opening up her business Refined Lives LLC and the non-profit Never Alone Foundation.

The Never Alone Foundation Beginning
● December 31, 2023, papers were submitted for a 501c3
● The foundation's mission is to strengthen the connection between mental health services and the community at large. By offering specialized training programs, they empower compassionate individuals to become certified mental health coaches. These coaches serve as vital links, bringing mental health support closer to those who need it most.
● Recognizing the financial barriers that often prevent access to mental health care, the foundation has established a scholarship program. This initiative aims to provide essential mental health support to individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford such services, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder anyone from receiving the care they need.
● Through these efforts, the foundation strives to create a more inclusive and supportive mental health landscape, making professional assistance more accessible to all members of the community.

Vision – To Transform Communities By:
● Cultivating spaces of understanding and healing
● Building meaningful connections to combat loneliness
● Empowering individuals to embrace healing and personal growth

Certifications
● Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach
● Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach
● Board Certified Biblical Counselor
● Certified in Trauma Informed areas; Stress Management;
● Partner with AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors)

Private Practice
● Youth program – ages 12 and older
● Apply counseling and coaching together to untangle traumas and apply healthy tools for ongoing support
● Women services

Community Service
● Training in a variety of professional topics for businesses
● Workshops in areas of Mental Health; How to Process Emotions; Suicide Prevention, communication and more

Contact
• www.neveralonefoundationcorp.com
• 44 Darbys Crossing Drive Suite 202, Hiram, GA 30141
• Office: 470-695-8162
• Mailing address – P.O. Box 1713, Dallas, GA 30132

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Fellowship of Extraordinary Women
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

About
• Kimberly Joy founded the FEW on October 15, 2014
• Bringing together a support network of professional women focused on faith, family and finances
• “Women are made to complete – not compete.”

Membership Benefits
• Promoting Confidence, Community, Connection, and Courage
• Monthly forums; FEW Institutes of Certified Leadership, Trainers/Coaches, and Speakers; International Publications; Monthly Leaders Circle; Events, Trainings, Publication Packages
• Over 100 published authors from 11 – 77 years old

Atlanta Chapter President – Buffy Payne
• Buffy is a global executive with a vast network and passion for impacting the lives of others.
• FEW will be offering the Certified Speaker 3-day course in September 2024.
• FEW will also be at the C-Suite for Christ Symposium on September 19, 2024, at the Acworth Community Center, come out and meet the women of The FEW.

Contact
• Go to www.thefewwomen.com for more information
• buffy@thefewwomen.com; 770-335-2169

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CASA Paulding
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce since August 6, 2001

• CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates
• The National CASA organization was founded in 1976 when Judge David Soukup from Seattle, WA began a local volunteer advocacy group for children who were facing family trauma, foster care, or adoption. It was emotionally too difficult for him to decide on the fate he would decree for the children brought into his court. He wanted additional information from those who were involved in the child’s life.
• CASA Paulding was formed in 1995 by Frederick (Fred) J. Fox and his daughter, Deirdre “Dee” Fox Morris. The mission of CASA Paulding is to recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteer advocates to speak in court for children in foster care.
• Has an ongoing need for volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who find themselves in the court system because of abuse or neglect. Most Paulding children in foster care are placed outside of Paulding County – as far as Augusta, GA! They have been pulled away from their families, friends, schools, etc. and a CASA advocate is a person who can help provide encouragement, reassurance, and stability.
• In 2023 – 32% of the children with a CASA volunteer were unified with parents who completed a court case plan; another 31% found permanency with a loving adoptive family.
• CASA Paulding often works with other community agencies- CASA volunteers work with DFCS case managers to gain information about the needs of the child; in some cases the Paulding Child Advocacy Center does a forensic interview; Paulding Family Alliance is court appointed to supervise family visits; Paulding RCO assists with peer support and resources for addiction situations; therapists and other professionals are available for counseling. CASA Paulding attends all court hearings, reports findings, and makes recommendations for the best interests of the child.
• Jean Dudley, CASA Paulding Executive Director; over 30 years as an educator and founder of a nonprofit after-school program for at-risk children; 1 year at CASA Paulding with a strong and dedicated staff.
• Support for CASA Volunteers – restaurant gift cards like McDonald’s or Chick-fil-a to provide a meal at the child visit; gas cards (33,000 miles driven by volunteers); provide lunch for volunteer support time – “Meet, Greet, and Eat”
• Volunteer information - www.casapaulding.org; Email CASA Paulding at casapaulding@casapaulding.org; Call office at 770-505-0065 for more information

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G.L.A.S. Angels
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Founder – LaShawn Baker
• LaShawn has always had a heart of service and concern for others. She chose the homeless and underserved as her nonprofit focus areas.
• Nonprofit established in 2016 – providing resources so those she is caring for “evolve into self-sufficient members of their community”
• Giving Love Awareness and Support Angels, Inc.

Services
• Housing – locating availability through area connections with other organizations; homes with shared space; individual homes; and saving homes in bankruptcy with renters
• Financial support
• Economic Mobility – managing finances training

Resources
• Food, clothing, toiletries, etc.
• Outsourcing for transportation
• Personal care for seniors
• Collaborating with area organizations

Volunteers
• Volunteers - email contact@glasangelsinc.org with subject line “Volunteers Interest”
• Board members – email contact@glasangelsinc.org with subject line “Board Members Interest”

Contact
• Email – contact@glasangelsinc.org
• Phone – 770-338-6377

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The Southern Historical News
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce since March 8, 2002

• Started as the Tri-County Shopper for Cobb, Paulding and Douglas Counties with owners, Jim & Beverly Rogers, and partner, Leon Withers, in 1980
• Changed to a newspaper focusing on the history of Paulding County a year later.
• Is now printed in 10 states with a total of 76 different newspapers.
• No ad is paid for until the papers are printed and delivered by truck to you.
• 3 drivers pick up the papers; drive to the destination; hand deliver the number of requested papers to every advertiser; bring the invoice; collect the payment; and return home. The papers are also delivered to local Chambers, libraries, museums, etc. for the public to pick up for free.
• There has been only one ad price increase in over 40 years.
• Articles are submitted from local families, historians, Chambers, and staff research.
• At this time there are 3 papers printed each week but have started increasing to get back to 5 per week.
• Only 3 staff members build the ads and the entire paper to be ready for printing.
• Some papers are printed and distributed only twice/year; some 3 times a year.
• Jane Eberle, the General Manager, began her career with the paper at age 17 as a student under Janet Peppers, the VOT teacher (Vocational Office Training); was only allowed to write and build ads for the first 6 months; and only then was allowed to touch any of the files! Mr. Rogers had very concise and organized guidelines as to how everything was to be run.
• Mike and Wayne Rogers have maintained the legacy of their parents. Watch for poems written occasionally by Mike!

DID YOU KNOW?
Datafying Tech Services
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Why Start a Cyber Security Firm
● When Kevin Goldstein and his friend were young, online bullies took a severe mental toll on one of his friends.
● Kevin used this as fuel to begin learning Cyber Security strategies and was able to dive into where the bully was coming from
● Bully appears again; Kevin calls him by name; and mentions enough personal information to scare him away
● Kevin went on to graduate at 14 and began taking college courses at age 15 and has built his own malware and defense programs
● Nearly 15 years later he has used this background to begin protecting Paulding County residents from Cyber Criminals.

Realizes the Vulnerability of Others on the Internet
● Began researching the many areas of open to illegal hacking
● Focused on Radio Frequency (RF)/Wi-Fi hacking methods as a specialty
● Created new ways to protect vulnerable areas
● Began with a computer repair business and then moved into his passion which was to protect, rather than repair, the huge safety gap for small businesses

2024 - Datafying Tech Services is Opened for Service
● Using LinkedIn and Google Business, Kevin developed strong international partners in the Cyber Security space over multiple years, meeting with them on zoom calls where his knowledge was recognized as an experienced partner to collaborate with
● He is now protecting Paulding County with an MDR Team of 400 intelligence officers who are monitoring Datafying Tech Services clients 24/7 for data breaches
● He is also partnered with a world leading cyber-crime research team connected to Datafying Tech Services with over 40 personnel on that team

Important to Know as a Potential Client
● Getting a computer virus is not the main problem with business cyber security
● Largest targets are the small personal (Gmail, Facebook, local websites) or business accounts (Outlook, Company website, websites used for pulling resources) which can be tied to other more valuable accounts found on the same computers – these are the easiest passwords to find and the passwords don’t have to be stolen because they’re often in free databases
● Every device will be attacked at some point including computers, phones, and SMART devices (Alexa, thermostats, TVs, routers, etc.)
● You must use a 2-factor authentication to be safer

Certifications
● Fortinet Network Security Expert - 1 and 2
● Cisco Network Scaling
● Microsoft Certified Expert
● Former Apple Genius
● Certified Ethical Hacking – two of those with continuing education

Contact
• www.datafying.tech
• sales@datafying.tech
• Office: 470-785-3035

DID YOU KNOW?
Stars and Strikes - Dallas
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce since 2008

Answering a Need
• 2003 – Jack Canouse and Chris Albano; neighbors and friends
• Saw the need for a family-friendly entertainment center in the Metro Atlanta area

First 3 Centers
• 2005 – Cumming, Georgia; 2007 – Dacula, Georgia; 2008 – Dallas, Georgia
• Every center was set up with all the basics you see today – bowling alleys; arcade area; and restaurant

Growth
• 17 centers in 5 states
• Extra activities in some centers – axe throwing, laser tag, bumper cars, and escape rooms

Events
• Parties – birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, bachelor and bachelorette, etc.
• Corporate – holiday get togethers and team building with special menus
• Large Groups with special rates and packages (SMERF)
Sports – teams, parks and recreation groups
Military – active and veterans
Education – public and private schools
Religion – churches, youth, day care, summer camps
Family – reunions
• Customized and will work with any budget
• Collaborates with local businesses and hotels for additional services
• Bowling Leagues available – seniors, youth, and competitive

Community Support
• Partner with schools – PTA incentive cards for parent, top reader certificates, star student awards, teacher appreciation, and more
• Round-Up for Charity with purchases – Make-A-Miracle, Relay for Life, and Fur Kids – all non-profits
• December event – Christmas for foster children

In Memory of Randy Riggs
• Director of Entertainment with a personal focus on all areas of sports in Paulding County
• Founder of STAR radio; online station still broadcasts in all 17 centers

Contact
• www.starsandstrikes.com/locations/dallas-ga
• Corporate office number: 678-965-5707
• 2400 Hiram Acworth Highway, Dallas, GA, 30157

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Tetrad Network Solutions: A Personal, Proactive Approach to IT Security and Networking
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Background of the Founder
Fredrick Gantt, founder of Tetrad Network Solutions, has worked in the IT field since 2011—beginning as a Network Support Engineer and moving up to Senior Systems Network Architect. Over the years, Fredrick’s expertise has touched telecommunications, banking, healthcare, and entertainment industries, where he specialized in ensuring secure and reliable networks for large-scale operations.

Why Tetrad Network Solutions Was Created
Fredrick noticed many small and medium-sized organizations faced the same complex IT challenges as big enterprises—yet lacked access to straightforward, high-level network and security support. He founded Tetrad Network Solutions to bridge this gap: offering enterprise-grade expertise to businesses of all sizes, explained in plain language and delivered with a personal touch.

Four Pillars of Tetrad Network Solutions
From the start, Tetrad has been guided by four core principles:
1. Security First
We employ industry-recognized frameworks (like NIST) and cutting-edge tools (e.g., SentinelOne EDR, fortified firewalls) to protect client data, detecting and mitigating threats before they escalate.
2. Reliability & Proactive Support
Our team monitors and maintains networks and endpoints around the clock, swiftly handling software patching and responding to alerts so potential issues are resolved early.
3. Client-Centric Partnership
Tetrad Network Solutions sees itself as an extension of our clients’ teams—not just another vendor. We tailor solutions to each organization’s unique setup, communicating openly and building long-term relationships.
4. Scalability & Growth Alignment
We design flexible service tiers that scale with your business. As clients expand, Tetrad Network Solutions adapts, helping them stay secure and productive while adding new services—like DLP or compliance consulting—when needed.

Cybersecurity Tip: Avoid Social Engineering
Attackers often leverage social engineering: studying your habits and interests to craft convincing emails or texts that prompt you to click a malicious link. Even if a message seems “tailored” to you, pause before you click—one careless moment can compromise your system.

Learn More About Tetrad Network Solutions
• Website: www.tetradns.com
• Free Consultation: Submit a request via the “Contact Us” form.
• Customer Support: 1-833-711-2858
• Direct 678-855-7201 and fgantt@tetradns.com

A proud member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, Tetrad Network Solutions is committed to empowering local businesses with strong networks and robust cybersecurity. Whether you’re a small startup or a growing enterprise, Fredrick Gantt and Tetrad stand ready to deliver the technology solutions you need—securely and professionally.

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Surviving Life, LLC
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

History of Unicity’s Feel Great System
• Rexall Drug Stores began in 1903 focused on the health of their customers
• 1990 Rexall Drugs partnered with the University of Santa Barbara to sell a new product called Bios Life
• 1991 the retail focus changed to a direct sales process as a new division of Rexall Drugs, since the product was not selling well. Most customers didn’t understand the science behind the product, and it was better understood with personal testimonials of actual results.
• Bios Life became Unity Balance and in 2017 Unimate was added
• 2021 was the launch of the Feel Great System comprised of Unimate and Unity Balance as a person-to-person direct sales process

Kim Pierro’s Challenges
• Type 2 Diabetic – on metformin; enduring finger testing; weight gain; always tired; medications kept her from getting a job
• Lupus – Additional medications added, which can affect memory; being tired; must avoid the sun; carpal tunnel neuropathy
• Doctors said she would be on these medications for life. She was ready for healthy alternatives

Steps Bringing Kim to Those Healthy Alternatives
• Watched a video several times that shared testimonials of results experienced by those who had been through similar challenges brought on by diabetes and medication
• Since the product offered a 90-day Money Back Guarantee, she decided it was worth it to at least try it and ordered through the person she had been watching, who became her health journey coach
• Slept through the night for the first time in years along with other “firsts”
• As a result of noticing significant improvements in various areas, she requested an insulin test to scientifically and medically prove what was changing with her diabetes
• Doctors were surprised at the changes, and she was now ready to share her health results with others as a distributor

The “New” Kim Using the “Feel Great System”
• Diabetes – no insulin shots; sleeping; weight loss; head clearer; drugs being reduced; adding vitamins; getting more fiber; with a goal to eventually be off all medications
• Lupus – no problem with carpal tunnel and neuropathy; can now play her piano; walking better; and her doctor only needs to see her every 6 months

Important Statement! This product is not to replace your medications.

Contact
• www.ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/227991901
• Cell: 404-579-2936
• Email: kimpierro@yahoo.com

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Cancer Awareness and Resource Network – NATION
CARN-NATION
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

A Journey of Determination, Faith, and Purpose
This began when Annette White, then Director of a prominent cancer hospital in Detroit MI, wasn’t feeling well. What doctors initially labeled as a minor issue lingered far too long. After multiple visits and months of misdiagnoses, a new doctor finally ordered a deeper set of tests. The results came back devastating. In July of 2014 Annette was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. The diagnosis was confirmed by multiple physicians.
The diagnosis shook her world, and that of her husband, Keith White. From that moment on, the two of them stepped into the fight of their lives. Annette underwent major surgery, endured chemotherapy, and by God’s grace, went into remission. For five hopeful months, they believed they had turned a corner. But the cancer came back, Stronger, Faster, and more relentless. Doctors said there was nothing more they could do. But Annette and Keith weren’t done fighting.
Amid their own battle, they noticed so many others were suffering in silence. Families with no support. People falling through the cracks. Even during her treatment, Annette’s heart remained open. Christmas of 2014, they met a young mother with three children, also battling cancer, who was struggling just to survive. Annette and Keith stepped in, making sure the entire family had gifts, food, and warmth. That act of love launched what would become “Santa Joy,” an annual holiday program now serving families in crisis in Michigan and in Georgia.
As the need around them grew, so did their outreach. They created the Colors of Cancer Fashion Extravaganza, where Annette boldly walked the runway alongside fellow cancer fighters, champions/survivors, and caregivers. Next came golf outings under the banner of “Chipping Away at Cancer” and the Colors of Cancer 5K “Race 4 Resources”, all designed to raise funds, awareness, and spirits.
In 2016, their mission was formally established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit: the Cancer Awareness and Resource Network, known today as CARN-NATION. Their mantra was simple but powerful: From Pain to Purpose.
Even when doctors encouraged her to enter hospice just one year after diagnosis, Annette defied the odds. She went on to dance at both her children's weddings, in 2016 and 2017. On August 31, 2018, Annette’s earthly journey came to a close. But her legacy was just beginning.

Expanding the Vision
Keith continued the mission with renewed conviction. The Detroit based foundation remains strong with an active board of directors, while Keith relocated to Georgia to be closer to his children, and to expand CARN-NATION’s reach.
In 2019, Keith identified a gap that too many families were falling into: lack of adequate insurance. People were battling not just cancer, but Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and chronic illness, without the financial safety net needed to survive. Determined to find a solution, he partnered with a tri-state insurance executive who believed in the mission. Together, they built a new layer of support into the foundation’s work: affordable, guaranteed-issue insurance options, offered through CARN-NATION Insurance Solutions.
Today, Keith leads the charge in negotiating exclusive insurance plans tailored for the uninsured, underinsured, and overlooked. These aren’t cookie-cutter policies, they’re plans built around real people, real needs, and real-life affordability.

Join the Movement
Keith White’s journey is a living testament to what it means to turn heartbreak into healing… and pain into purpose. What started with one diagnosis has become a nationwide movement to “Insure The Fight”, elevate awareness, and bring hope where it’s needed most.
To read more of Keith and Annette’s story—or to become a part of the CARN-NATION movement—visit:
www.carnnation.com
Email: ask@carn.co
Phone: (888) 550-CARN (2276)

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Praise Christian Academy
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

The Beginning Story
In the early 1980s, a vision took shape in Powder Springs through minister Tommy Chapman and his wife, Joyce. They dreamed of a place where education and faith could blend harmoniously. In 1983, they founded the Total Learning Center, starting with kindergarten. The school quickly grew, and by 1984, an elementary school was added in response to community enthusiasm. By 1985, their vision expanded further with the addition of a high school, leading to the renaming of the center as Praise Christian Academy. The school, now serving 300 students from Cobb, Paulding, Douglasville, Haralson, Polk and surrounding counties, became a cornerstone of the community, offering a supportive, faith-centered educational worldview for students from K-3 through high school.

Changes
● 1990’s – Code of Conduct and Excellence established, sports programs, candidate for ACSI accreditation
● Early 2000’s – main educational building, gymnasium, accreditations from ACSI and SACS, addition of classrooms, remodel of front of school, and new kitchen and dining hall

Student Results
● From multiple counties, denominations, and churches
● Graduates go to college, trade schools, technical colleges, and military; leave with a trained mind, a disciplined heart, and a transformed purpose and perspective (Portrait of a Graduate)
● Serve in hospitals, churches, mission fields, classroom, and military to name a few

Focus
● “Sending out academically prepared and biblically grounded graduates into a world desperately needing Christ.”

5-Year Strategic Plan
● Prepare the facilities and programs for future growth
● Strengthen the ability to serve the needs of today’s families
● Expand opportunities for every student

Service Projects
● Hardy’s Christmas celebration for children
● BETA Club – assist at the Pumpkin Patch
● Food Drive for M.U.S.T. Ministries

Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc.
● Send Georgia State tax dollars to the State of Georgia OR to provide a child with a life changing Christian education (select Praise Academy)
● 100% state income tax credit
● Information at www.goalscholarship.org

Contact
• www.praiseacademy.com
• Office: 770-943-2484

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Developing Boys into Gainfully Employed Men, Inc.
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Founder – Taungela Hill
• The only daughter with three brothers and a 30-year background working with children led to creating a nonprofit preparing boys for life after high school and/ or what is now known as adulting
• She observed that many male youths were academically behind, vocationally lackadaisical, wanting in social skills, and acumen
• Taungela’s parents were advocates of education, employability skills, and preserving her West Indian and Native American family values focused on life and outdoor survival skills which included hunting and fishing.
• Fun fact: Her Grand-Aunt was in the first graduating class of Spelman College and both of her parents graduated from Morris Brown College

Creation of the nonprofit
• Being actively involved in her son’s extracurricular activities and education, along with interacting with his classmates and friends, created an acute awareness of a need to offer empowerment and mentoring in the areas now incorporated into Developing Boys into Gainfully Employed Men (D.B.G.E.M.)
• Middle school is considered the most challenging time for students, especially boys. Due to increased academic expectations, new learning environments, social change, and puberty these are the catalyst. D.B.G.E.M. recognized, researched the lack of interest and disengagement occurring and instituted methods that refocuses their attention and guides them back to the essentials needed to graduate from high school.
• Taungela feels that she was led spiritually to create Developing Boys into Gainfully Employed Men, Inc. – D.B.G.E.M.

Purpose
• Encourages 13 to 18-year-old boys to focus on their academics, testing to determine their vocational and career direction, establishing a well-rounded foundation, effectively utilizing this time in school to get ahead by getting their high school diploma and also consider acquiring dual enrollment certifications/licensing from Paulding College and Career Academy and/or Chattahoochee Technical College simultaneously
• Developing Boys into Gainfully Employed Men Inc. introduces In-Demand jobs, careers, and basic life preparedness skills, employability standards, STEM experiences, Healthcare, career personality tests, financial literacy, soft skills, leadership, how to study, time management, the importance of listening as part of communications skills, and much more
• Creating a “Plan of Action” for all participating youth
• Emphasizes: Preparing for Life, Post-Secondary Education, having a viable vision and path for success in every area of their lives for a financial and economically sustainable future
• Empower and Mentor with Support from presenters, the staff, mentors, and volunteers

Programs
• Year Round Camps
• Workshops
• College Preparatory and Military Testing
• Juvenile Justice Empowerment Programs
• Gemstone Formation 1 & 2
• Gemstone Polishing
• Gemstone Classification 1 & 2
• Gemstone Clarity

Contact
• 80 Seven Hills Blvd, Suite 101, PMB174, Dallas, GA 30132
• contact@dbgem.org
• www.dbgem.org
• Office: 678-310-7574

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Big Dan’s Car Wash
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Family Owned
• Dan Shadday (Big Dan) and his son, Jarrett, were in the convenience store and fuel distribution business for many years.
• Express Car Wash industry since 2004
• Jarrett is the Principle and Owner; son, Jay, co-founder and President; Trip Flourney is co-founder and COO; son, Gamble, is an employee trainer.

Focus
• Family-centered; “Customer First”
• Water efficiency and conservation – 90% less water usage than washing vehicle at home

Growth
• First Big Dan’s established in Fairburn, GA; Flagship in Rome; and one location in Hiram, GA
• Founded in Dec. 2020, they have built and opened 24 locations across the southeast in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina

Customer Benefits
• Large, convenient sites with numerous free amenities: vacuums with wide and narrow heads, interior cleaner, glass cleaner, mat washing stations, mat cleaners, air fresheners, and compressed air
• Water smart landscaping – one tree removes more than 26 pounds of carbon dioxide, which equals 11.000 miles of emission pollution from our vehicles
• Uses less city water; water collected and reclaimed in filtering tanks; overflow sent to local treatment facility. Compared to personal washing – overflow water goes directly into the ground after picking up every contaminate in the driveway or road
• Chemicals used are biodegradable and PH balance to a neutral state
• Non-hazardous dirt and grime waste from the washing are sent to facilities to be properly handled, and some are repurposed as potting soil and fertilizer
• Average home wash time is 40 minutes compared to Big Dan’s for 3 minutes! Some HOAs don’t allow washing in personal driveways, thus the increased need for quality express car washes
• Customers have a choice of three car wash plans

Employee Career Benefits
• College scholarships and debt assistance for student loans for qualifying employees
• Attendance at Car Wash College and Conventions

Community Involvement
• School athletic and arts programs, as well as PTAs
• Cops for Kids Christmas programs
• Folds of Honor; Food Banks; American Legion, local Boys and Girls Clubs, and ESP

Contact
• www.bigdanscarwash.com
• 2856 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141
• Office: 770-264-5616
• Hours: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
Proud Member of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce

Beginning
• Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is a type of agency called a Community Service Board (CSB). These agencies were created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1994 and codified into law. (O.C.G.A 37-2-6)
• As a vital part of Georgia’s healthcare system, Community Service Boards provide treatment and recovery services to individuals with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Community Service Boards were created to be Georgia’s behavioral health safety net, and provide services to individuals and families with limited financial resources, who may be uninsured or underinsured, or who have Medicaid, Medicare or other public insurance.
• There are 22 CSBs in Georgia which serve all 159 counties. Many CSBs serve multiple counties, and residents of every Georgia county have access to a CSB; Highland Rivers serves 13 counties in northwest Georgia, including Paulding County.

Services Provided
• Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is one of the largest public behavioral health providers in Georgia, and offers a variety of services in clinical and community locations. In Paulding County, Highland Rivers provides APEX services in several schools, and also provides mental health services in the Paulding County Jail. Highland Rivers also serves Veterans, regardless of discharge status or ability to pay.
• Highland Rivers’ services in Paulding County include:
o Primary mental health care for adults and children: Services include outpatient counseling for individuals and families; group counseling; crisis intervention; screening and assessment; education and skills training; linkage and referral; medication maintenance and monitoring; community transition support and more.
o Substance use and addiction recovery: Services include individual, family and group counseling and support, education and referral.
o Veteran services: Services include support and counseling groups for veterans and their family members, including PTSD and military sexual trauma, military-to-civilian transition, and referral to other needed services.
o Community support services (CSS)/Addictive disease support services (ADSS): Medium-intensity community-based services that promote recovery for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders; CSS services also available for youth under age 18.
o Intensive case management (ICM): Community-based mental health treatment services and supports for individuals with severe mental illness.
o Other services: Highland Rivers offers services that are available to any individual living within the 13 counties served by the agency including: crisis stabilization and detoxification (Crisis units located in Cobb, Floyd, Polk and Whitfield counties); residential substance use treatment programs for men, women, and girls (ages 13-17); supportive housing, supported employment, peer support services.

Contact
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health at Paulding
126 Enterprise Path Suite 201
Hiram, GA 30141
If you would like to receive services from Highland Rivers, call (800) 729-5700.
Your first visit will be during Open Access hours at the clinic. Open Access means you will not have a set appointment time, but will be seen based on the time you arrive and priority. There is often a wait during your first visit, but our staff will let you know how long your wait may be. Once you begin services, Highland Rivers will work with you to schedule appointments at specific times and dates that fit your schedule, and you will not need to go through open access again.
Open Access hours at the Paulding Clinic are Monday – Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
To learn more about Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, visit www.highlandrivers.org