"Home Cook" team, Team Peppe, has partnered with "Hannah" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create Nonnie's Holiday Honeys as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for Nonnie's Holiday Honeys, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About Team Peppe and Hannah Team Peppe were named Flowering Branch Children Shelter Volunteers of the Year in 2018. "Hannah" is a loveable 16-year-old girl who enjoys reading fantasy/sci-fi novels. Her favorite book is The Host, and favorite author is Cassandra Clare. "Hannah" enjoys listening to alternative/punk/rock music including; Fall Out Boy, Cold Play, Guns n’ Roses, Nirvana, AC-DC, and the Rolling Stones. Her favorite movie is Fast and Furious 3, but enjoys most action or horror movies. She likes to watch Atlanta United games, but doesn’t want to play. "Hannah" said she is a “simple and giving person. Making others happy makes me happy.”

The Bridgehouse Cafe has partnered with "Joyce" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create the Merry Berry Cookie as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for the Merry Bery Cookie, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About the Bridgehouse Cafe & "Joyce" Designer Sandy Deebel and Restaurateur Andrea Wallace were introduced by a mutual friend a few months ago and very quickly became friends! They partnered to conceive BridgeHouse as a combination of what they both love – hospitality. To quote “Perhaps we are a tad old fashioned, but we love setting a beautiful table, we love great food – even if it is presented simply – and we love our homes and those of clients to be thoughtfully curated and updated to reflect modern day sensibilities of comfort, function without sacrificing great design. "Joyce" is a loveable 16-year-old girl who enjoys singing, dancing and reading. Joyce enjoys listening to Christmas music and the 80’s music. Her favorite movie is the Fast and Furious, but enjoys most action or horror movies. She likes to watch soccer but doesn’t like to play. "Joyce" said she is a “simple person, that enjoy life”. She gets along with all the kids at the shelter and consider them as your extended family.

Cartersville Country Club's Executive Chef, Cortez Young, has partnered with "Caleb" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create Rainbow Cookies as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for Rainbow Cookies, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About Cartersville Country Club and "Caleb" Nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and tucked away in a quiet corner of Bartow County is where you can find the Cartersville Country Club. Conveniently located just minutes from I-75 at exit 290, CCC is easily accessible for you and your family.Our 18-hole championship golf course, delightful menus, and a staff offering impeccable service to all members and their guests have earned Cartersville Country Club a reputation of being one of Georgia's finest private country clubs. From the beginning, the club has been a place where business is handled, friendships are formed, and special family events are celebrated. In photo albums of past generations, our club has been a constant backdrop for the important moments in the lives of our members. Cartersville Country Club is steeped in tradition and well-known for its legendary Southern hospitality. We invite you to venture down the tree-lined drive and join us as we continue the tradition of being North Georgia's best kept secret. "Caleb" is a 14-year-old boy who adores everything southern! His favorite activities include; hunting, fishing, baseball, and football. "Caleb" enjoys collecting baseball cards from some of his favorite players; Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddy Freeman. "Caleb" loves listening to country artists like Luke Bryan and Luke Combs. When wanting to relax, "Caleb" watches anything sports related. He is a simple guy, southern through and through.

Neena's New York Style Pizza and Bistro has partnered with "Sofia" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create Neena's Dessert Pizza Cookie as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for Neena's Dessert Pizza Cookie, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About Neena's New York Style Pizza and Bistro and "Sofia" Locally owned and operated, Neena’s New York Style Pizza and Bistro has quickly become THE place to go to in Cartersville for great pizza and Italian food! "Sofia" is a kind-hearted 13-year-old girl. She enjoys playing recreational soccer. "Sofia" loves playing video games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft, and Fifa 19. She enjoys Latino and Pop music including; Shawn Mendes and One Direction. "Sofia’s" favorite movies are thrillers (IT) and romance (The Fault in our Stars) to name a few. When reading, Sofia loves young adult romance novels like; The Thing About the Truth and When You Were Mine.

The City Cellar restaraunt has partnered with "Sadie" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create Gingerbread Cookies as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for the City Cellar's Gingerbread Cookies, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About The City Cellar Restaurant and "Sadie" The City Cellar Restaurant, where we strive to serve the freshest foods and all of our food is prepared to order. We have a unique southern cuisine with a cultural twist. Every day we offer a chalkboard special to keep our guests intrigued. This also allows our chefs the ability to use their creative minds to tease your palette and keep you coming back for more. "Sadie" is a sweet 16-year-old girl. One of her favorite thing to do is eat; seafood, Chinese, sweets, and fruit!! She enjoys the movie Suicide Squad; her favorite characters are Harley Quinn and the Joker. "Sadie" enjoys reading young adult fantasy and romance novels, she also loves listening to some of her favorite bands; Little Mix, 2 Crucial, and Coldplay to name a few. She enjoys crafting and relaxing with face masks and bath bombs.

Noble and Main Coffee Company has partnered with "Catherine" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create COOKIE NAME as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for COOKIE NAME, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About Noble & Main Coffee Company and "Catherine" Noble & Main Coffee Company in Cartersville, Georgia is a new, local coffee shop specializing in delicious coffee, espresso, and a collection of other drinks and baked goods. Whether you're looking for exceptional specialty coffee or just a cozy place to gather with friends, we hope that you'll find your home at our little shop on the corner. "Catherine" is a cheerful 13-year-old girl. She enjoys playing sports and rooting for her favorite teams; the Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and the Georgia Bulldogs! She also loves listening to music, specifically Dan and Shay, Zac Brown Band, and Kane Brown. "Catherine" loves reading the Dork Diaries and the Seekers series. Her favorite movies to watch are romantic comedies, action, and thrillers.

Bangin' Burgers and Wings has partnered with a "Gianna" from Flowering Branch Children's Shelter to create Hamburger Cookie as part of the Christmas Cookie Competition. To vote for Hamburger Cookie, click "Make a Donation" to make a donation with a credit or debit card. Each $1 equals 1 vote! Vote as many times as you would like! Internet votes count for 50% of the final score. A panel of local celebrity judges will taste each cookie and provide the other 50% of the judging. The winner of the competition will win a special outing with their partner from FBCS, Trophy, and bragging rights as the best Christmas Cookie in Cartersville. About Bangin' Burgers&Wings and "Gianna" Bangin' Burgers&Wings offers speciality burgers, hickory-smoked wings, sandwiches, wraps, and salads in Cartersville, GA, "Gianna" is a spunky 17-year-old girl. She enjoys the finer things in life; like getting dolled up, shopping, getting her nails done, and sticking to her skin care regimen. However, she also enjoys going on adventures like; hiking, completing obstacle courses, and being outside. She enjoys listening to R&B singers, hip-hop artists, and rappers like; Cardi b, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lizzo. "Gianna’s" favorite movie is Norbit, but likes most comedy and thrillers.