There are a lot more organizations than you might think who have a vested interest in the current Georgia watershed crisis. Local Trout Unlimited Chapter (Upper Chattahoochee Chapter, #436 - Roswell, Georgia) members have put in a lot of time and hard work in local fisheries and stream restoration on many of the very waters you are using. Even if you are not a member, you can support this not for profit organization with a donation that will net you a gift for yourself or for one of your special clients.
Trout Unlimited Today
Today Trout Unlimited is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters from Maine to Montana to Alaska. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work out of more than 30 offices nationwide. These conservation professionals ensure that TU is at the forefront of fisheries restoration work at the local, state and national levels.
The Gift
Volunteer some time or make a donation and give the gift that keeps on giving. Worst case, you might make some new friends, and surely benefit from a cleaner watershed.
Obviously very old, yet very brilliant cliché, especially during this very scary Georgia drought condition. It is truly amazing the magnitude of what will be impacted by this situation. I am fortunate to be a part time guide/instructor at a North Georgia Outfitter, whose very livelihood is dependent upon rainfall. On Monday and Tuesday of this week the Guide staff found themselves knee deep in the River rejoicing during the two day rainfall. It reminded me of my childhood when I ran outdoors in my swim trunks and laughed while running through curb filled puddles. It made the trout happy too as they became very aggressive at the new found food source pouring into the river. Conditions are good there as water temps are perfect for the metabolism of the finned creature. The River rose approximately three inches during that period, allowing the trout to leap without hitting rock upon re-entry. Now is the time to head north for this experience which could become fewer and farther between. It truly is a precious recourse!
Loosing interest in building client relationships at the local golf course? Why not something fresh such as Fly Fishing? It may surprise you to know along with North Georgia, that Atlanta Metro is host to a number of Fly Fishing opportunities to include education, private lessons, Fly Fishing Schools, and guided trips within the city to name a few. The Roswell Beacon, featured an article titled "Learning on the Fly", describing the Atlanta Fly Fishing School. The October edition, Volume 1, Number 35, describes the school as offering a basic Fly Fishing Course to an Advanced Fly Casting Course including the use of the latest industry standard Rate Gyro and Video technology. Amazing! Once dialed in the new student could visit River Through Atlanta Guide Service, for a guided trout fishing trip through seemingly remote sections along the Chattahoochee River just inside or just outside the city of Atlanta! So why not a change of pace, and give the gift that keeps on giving, and maybe build a client relationship for life!
Shocking? Maybe to some, as I have often made the comment that the two didn't seem to mix like oil and water. More often than not, I find such things being revealed in my Fly Fishing journey. I am fortunate to be involved with both as well, as my support role at Richterkessing Inc., is flexible enough to fulfill my passion for Fly Fishing as a Guide and Instructor. Building lasting relationships at both professions is crucial to remain in the game at a high level. So there I am at the Outfitters, usually the first, preparing equipment in anticipation of my client's arrival. It is a gorgeous October morning, light rain in the forecast, comfortable temperatures. We will be fishing for Rainbow and Brown trout in North Georgia on a beautiful stretch of river North of Clarkesville. When everyone arrives, we divvy up the group between guides and select a beat on the river. My clients are eager to learn as they are relatively new to the sport, and it reminds me of the beginning of my journey. As the morning passes and new skills are developed, and relationships are built, it happens, the first trout of the day. I have seen it a multitude of times and never get tired of it! Joy, laughter, pride, a gamut of emotion that only comes from Fly Fishing. Amazingly all that emotion opens up vibrant verbal exchange that seemingly ties each of us together as long time friends. As the day progresses and more trout are caught, I find from our lively "River Banter" that I am supporting the group's leader who is a Chairman with a local Chamber of Commerce. My clients, his clients, are Real Estate professionals, and represent one of the largest Real Estate Development companies in North Georgia and the other is in Commercial Real Estate! Shocking no more!
Proof again that once the waders are pulled on, the globe shrinks and everyone is on the same playing field!
Type: Casual Dining Address:113 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770)419-0159 Hours: Mon-Sat Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm Description: Lunch & Dinner. Mediterranean and traditional style food. Full bar and belly dancing. URL:http://www.efesrestaurant.com/
Type: Bar & Pub Address:15 Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (678)290-6641 Hours: Mon-Thurs 3pm-3am, Fri-1pm-3am, Sat 11am-3am, Closed Sunday Description: Lunch & Dinner, full bar. Authentic Celtic dining, extensive beer list, live music on weekends. 21 years old and over only. URL:http://www.johnniemaccrackens.com/
Type: Casual Dining Address:45 West Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770) 425-9300 Hours: Tues-Thurs Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat Lunch11:30-3pm, Dinner 4pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm, Closed Monday Description: Lunch, Dinner and full bar. Italian cuisine. URL:http://www.mylafamiglia.com/
Le Cafe Crepe
Type: Casual Dining Address:90 Marietta Station Walk NW, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770)426-8003 Hours: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Wed-Sat 6pm-9pm, Closed Sunday & Monday Description: Lunch & Dinner. French cuisine. Saturday is gourmet night (reservations required). Group menu available. URL:http://www.lecafecrepe.com/
Type: Cafe, Coffee and Desserts Address:34 Powder Springs Street SE Marietta, GA 30064 Phone: (678) 766-0204 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 9am-4pm Description: Breakfast, Lunch. Sandwiches, soups, desserts, coffee. Taste the new flavor from Colombia. URL:
Salads on the Square
Type: Casual Dining Address:154 Roswell Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770)792-8096 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm Description: Salads, wraps, catering. URL:
Type: Fine Dining Address:164 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770) 792-4443 Hours: Tues-Thurs 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm, Closed Sun & Mon Description: Dinner. Steak, seafood, and European cuisine. Full bar. Available for banquets and private parties. URL:http://www.stefansoffthesquare.com/
Sugar Cakes Patisserie
Type: Cafe, Coffee and Desserts Address:101 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770)218-9994 Hours: Tues-Thurs 7am-6pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-4pm, Closed Monday Description: Breakfast, Lunch, & Desserts. Coffee, pastries, salads, soups, and sandwiches. URL:http://www.sugarcakespatisserie.com/
Type: Casual Dining Address:25 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770)792-9995 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Closed Sunday Description: Lunch & Dinner. A great variety of selections, many with a low country inspired flavor along with a full bar. URL:http://www.willieraes.com/
Winans Fine Chocolates & Coffee
Type: Cafe, Coffee and Desserts Address:160 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (678)594-7856 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Closed Sun Description: Coffee, chocolates, breakfast pastries, limited lunch menu. Owned and operated by Marietta and Cobb County firefighters. URL:http://www.winansofmarietta.com/
Address:Marietta Welcome Center, 4 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: (770) 881-8011 Description: Join us for a lantern-led walk through the historic streets of Marietta and discover other side of this enchanting gem of the south. Experience why antebellum mansions and civil war memorials area not the only reminders of days gone by through a compelling blend of storytelling, history and the supernatural. Tours depart from the Marietta Welcome Center, 4 Depot Street, Marietta, GA rain or shine. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under one mile. Private tours and group rates available. Hours: Late spring-late fall Admission: Admission: $15.00 adults, $10.00 children (12 and under) space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended. URL:http://www.mariettaghosttour.com/ Type: Tour
57th Annual Youth Day Parade & Festival Historic Roswell/Roswell Area Park
Saturday, October 13, 2007 10:00 AM
Youth Week is sponsored by City of Roswell to honor and support youth of Roswell. The highlight is the Youth Day Parade, at 10AM. This year's theme is "Step Up to Health & Fun. Any youth group or organization interested in participating in the parade should call 770-641-3705. Details of events will be available in early September.
A stylistically daring CGI feature, "Surf's Up" is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. In the film, a documentary crew will take audiences behind the scenes and onto the waves during the most competitive, heartbreaking and dangerous display of surfing known to man, the Penguin World Surfing Championship.
Movies begin at dark. FREE! Concessions will be available for purchase ...or bring a picnic, along with your lawn chairs and blankets. Enjoy great music, play on the playground and then settle in for movie fun. Call 770-641-3705 for more information.
Now past its unlucky 13th year, Ghostly Gathering traditionally terrifies children of Sandy Springs. There are spooky storytellers, amazing magicians and costume contests. Ghostly Gathering scares young children silly with the Bubbling Brook and Ghostly Walk, and older children delight in dreadful predictions of the Fortune Teller and Witch.
Address: Sandy Springs Historic Site and Park: 6075 Sandy Springs Circle Sandy Springs GA 1 404 851-9111 Extn: 203
Brian Richterkessing
1 404 851-9111 Extn: 203 
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