Paul Anderson, a 33-year resident of North Landing Subdivision, celebrated his 80th birthday on Aug. 24. Anderson, known as the "Mayor" around the neighborhood, has enjoyed Budweiser beer for 60 years. Also lovingly known as the "Bud Man," having named his dog "Bud the Wiser," was feted with - what else - a Budweiser and barbecue birthday bash on Aug 22.

The party was hosted by Paul's daughters, Karen Folds and Kristi Summers. Paul's wife of 56 years, Marilyn Anderson, attended along with longtime neighbors and good friends, including Diane and John Blair, Dick Knipfer and his son Matt Knipfer, Eileen and Rick Korb, Debbie and Roger Patterson and Terry and Johnny Tumlin. The celebration was at the neighborhood clubhouse.

"When you say 'Bud,' you've said it all.

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"Mt. Bethel Christian Academy eighth grade student John Yi recently challenged seasoned golfer and Mt. Bethel school board member Steve Johnson to a round of golf at Atlanta Country Club. Johnson was humbled by young Yi's score of 31 on the front nine, followed by 41 on the back nine. Johnson remarked that Yi was one of the finest golfers he'd ever had the privilege of playing.

Yi recently won back-to-back 18 Hole Open Boys 13-14 division crowns at The Manor Golf and Country Club and the Cherokee Town and Country Club.

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The Little Gym of Smyrna celebrated its 5th anniversary on Aug. 29.

Offering a curriculum-based core program of gymnastics, and other programs to promote coordination, balance, rhythm and flexibility, The Little Gym in Smyrna is based on a philosophy of allowing kids to experience success in a fun, caring and non-competitive way. Children's listening, social and cognitive capacities are all enhanced in the process, as students are encouraged to progress at their own pace.

For more information, contact Jane Mills at (770) 434-6661 or visit www.TheLittleGym.com.

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Fashion spotlight of the week: Not just pretty in pink - stunning pink cocktail suit dusted with iridescent sequins - Rosetta Strickland - pretty perfect in pink.

Sally Litchfield is a longtime Marietta resident. She formerly practiced law in Marietta and now stays home to raise her two children. Send Sally news at sallylit@ bellsouth.net. Call Sally at (770) 425-7122