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October 2017 Volume 2, Issue 3

8 Celebrations

Is someone you know celebrating a birthday?

18 Covering the Bases

Annual fundraiser hits home run.

22 Meet Lake Allatoona’s Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit

Keeping the lake and boaters safe.

24 Logan Park Farmhouse Mid-1800s home is city’s new events center.

26 It's Time for Taste of Acworth

More than 100 booths and 30 restaurants.

28 Allatoona Book Festival

Learn more about writing and meet more than 20 authors

30 Acworth History and Southern Charm Tour

22 Contributing Writers

In Every Issue

Step inside some of Acworth’s loveliest homes.

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52 Cobb Photographic Club

Jennifer Bonn

J.R. Lee

Celebrations

Stunning photos by local photographers.

Carla Caldwell

15, 18, 24, Rob Macmillan 42 26, 30 Jeanine Marlow 34

Community News

School News

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Wayne Dennard

Dr. Christa Nelms

Rob’s Rescues

Gregory Fonzeno

Dr. Asher Niazi

Community Calendar 54

Danielle Hilderbrand 14

Andrew Payne

Senior Activities

Tiffany Hughes

Bryan Reid 40

Faith

Dan Jape

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Acworth is a lot of fun in October. There is so much to do and many activities are inexpensive or free. The annual Allatoona Book Festival hosted by Acworth Cultural Arts Center takes place Oct. 7 at Roberts School Community and Education Center. This year’s theme is “Unleashing the Creative Spirit.” The focus is the creative and inspirational aspects of all forms of writing. There are panel discussions for adults, and activities for kids. More than 20 authors are expected to participate. Admission is free. Read more about the event on page 28. The 13th annual Superior Plumbing Taste of Acworth takes place Oct. 14 in Historic Downtown Acworth. More than 18,000 people are expected to attend. The event is sponsored by the Acworth Business Association in partnership with the City of Acworth. More than 100 booths will be manned by businesses and nonprofit organizations, and more than 30 restaurants are expected to participate. Admission is free. Food samples are $1 to $4. Taste of Acworth is the place to go if you want to learn more about goods and services provided by Acworth-area businesses and organizations. At last year’s event, my family had a great time walking from booth to booth. We purchased a wide variety of food samples for dinner, and we went home with a goodie bag filled with vendor giveaways, including insulated beverage tumblers, tote bags, T-shirts and more. The best part, though, was meeting so many great people. For more information about this year’s event, please go to 26. If you love historic homes, don’t miss the Acworth History and Southern Charm Tour co-sponsored by Brookwood Christian School and Anchor Realty. The tour offers a great opportunity to see inside some of Acworth’s loveliest residences. Proceeds benefit the school’s building fund. Tickets are $20, if purchased before 4 p.m. Oct. 14. Read more about the tour on page 30. In late October, the City of Acworth hosts its annual JamBOOree at Logan Farm Park. The event is great for families with young children. Families are encouraged to dress in costume. There are costume contests divided by age group, and a free hayride takes families through a spooky trail. Admission is free. There is a small fee for some activities. My family is looking forward to getting outside and participating in the fun. I hope we see you around town.

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Acworth community board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board members assist us in many ways that range from serving as contributing writers to providing valuable feedback.

Tia Amlett, the principal of Barber Middle School, has

been an educator for the past 19 years. Prior to becoming a principal, Tia served as an assistant principal at Garrett Middle School and North Cobb High School. She is a native of South Carolina who earned her bachelor’s degree at Clemson University and master’s and education specialist’s degrees from Nova Southeastern University. Tia is married to Jonah, and they have two children, Nia and Jordan, who attend Cobb County schools.

Ellen Kennerly has lived in Acworth since 1992. She

has worked as a journalist for more than three decades, most of it with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution holding positions as Olympics News Editor, Design Director, A1 Editor and Director of Content Development and Operations for ajc.com, among others. More recently, she worked as Professional in Residence at Louisiana State University and as Director of Asset Intelligence for WebMD. Her business, Kennerly Digital Directions, provides consulting and hands-on deliverables in communications, design and web development, largely for Acworth business people.

Bob Weatherford has been a Cobb County resident for

two decades. Bob was a reserve police officer for more than 20 years, eight of those with Acworth PD including time as Captain. He is active in local charities, numerous civic organizations, and co-founded Shop with a Hero. He was elected Cobb County District 1 Commissioner in 2014. In addition to his duties as commissioner, he teaches motorcycle safety courses for the Department of Driver’s Services.

Danielle Hilderbrand is a Cobb County native. She has

been a business owner on Main Street in Acworth for more than six years. Danielle is the proprietor of Pearl’s Spa and Boutique, a partner in Rustic Ruby gift shop and an active volunteer in Acworth. She has been a member of the Acworth Downtown Development Authority for several years and is the 2017 president of the Acworth Business Association. She is a graduate from McEachern High School and Acworth’s North Metro Technical College (now Chattahoochee Tech).

Malinda Howe has lived in Acworth since 1996. She is owner and broker of Anchor Realty Partners and vice chairman of Acworth Tourism Board. She has been a member of the board for nine years. Malinda is originally from Alexandria, Va., and attended George Mason University. She always loved real estate and began her career in commercial real estate working with Savage/ Fogarty, which acquired and managed Class A office buildings on behalf of Dutch pension funds. She moved to Georgia with TMW Management, assisting in acquisitions and leases from 1997-2003, and then pursued her career in residential real estate. Malinda and her husband, Rick, have one daughter, Kara. Malinda lives, plays and works in Historic Downtown Acworth. 6

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A Message from the

all officially has arrived! Leaves are beginning to change and cooler temperatures are a welcome relief from the summer heat. The highly anticipated holiday season quickly is approaching, and, in Acworth, this is one of our busiest times of year! We have a calendar full of opportunities for you and your family to get outside and make the most out of this beautiful weather. October begins with the annual Scarecrow Parade on Main Street in our historic downtown. Entries are submitted from local schools, businesses and organizations that serve the Acworth community. Participants design their scarecrows to match the chosen theme and compete in three categories: Best Overall, Most Creative and Mayor’s Choice. This year’s theme is “Showcase You.” Scarecrows will promote businesses and organizations that create them. The parade begins Oct. 2 and ends Nov. 3. We love the festive atmosphere this event creates in our downtown! There is no better time than fall to get outside and enjoy family, friends and delicious food. That’s why we always look forward to hosting the annual Taste of Acworth in October. This year’s event is Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth. The event will include 150 booths hosted by local restaurants, businesses and organizations. The event also includes entertainment stages, live music, talent demonstrations, inflatables and a kids zone. Admission is free. Food samples that will satisfy every palate are $1 to $4. Parking is available throughout town. Come

hungry, bring the kids and join in the fun! Trick-or-treating is everyone’s favorite thing to do in October, and we have you covered when you visit Acworth! On Oct. 28, the city hosts its annual Halloween JamBOOree at Logan Farm Park. The event takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. and includes costume contests throughout the afternoon. For a minimal charge, each child can participate in carnivaltype games and activities and win candy and prizes. Families can enjoy a free hayride along the Logan Farm Park Trail. Visit www.acworthparksandrec.org for more information. There also are many events in November. Our annual Acworth Craft Beer and Wine Festival is 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 in Historic Downtown. Purchase tickets at www.acworthcraftbeerfest.com. And mark your calendars for the ninth annual Acworth Turkey Chase on Nov. 18. Participants will enjoy an exhilarating run through Historic Downtown Acworth and Cauble Park, home of beautiful Lake Acworth. For more information and to register, go to www.acworthturkeychase.com. As always, for more information on any of these projects, visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth. God bless, Tommy

Atlanta native Tommy Allegood is a University of Georgia graduate. He was elected to Acworth’s city council in 2000 and has served as mayor since 2002. The mayor is director for the Cobb Community Foundation, building community through creating charitable resources.

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Spend Time With Acworth Youth and Listen BY WAYNE DENNARD

Police officers across the country come from different neighborhoods, different cultures, and might even have different philosophies about the proper way to police, but we all agree about at least one thing — we all cringe when we hear a parent tell their child to be good, or the police will come and take them to jail. Instead of looking at a police officer as someone safe to run to if they are in trouble, children who hear this may begin to view the police as though we are people to fear. We believe that connecting with the youth of Acworth is a vital area of need in our community. As a result, we have developed programming to reach out to middle school and younger high school students. We believe that, if we are able to connect with children during these years, before they might be introduced to gangs or drugs, that we have a chance to help guide them to make good life choices and become productive citizens in the community. If teens have people at the police department they know, and who they feel comfortable reaching out to in times of trouble, they are more likely to seek help when they need it, rather than turn to dangerous activities. In late July, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police recognized the Acworth Police Department with the prestigious Dr. Curtis McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence. This award, We believe that which is co-sponsored by Motorola Corp., is given connecting with the annually to an agency in recognition of an innovative the youth of initiated by the Acworth is a vital program department that fosters law enforcement excellence. Our area of need in was nominated our community. department for creating programming that was designed specifically to reach adolescents in our community. The two main programs are the Chief’s Young Adult Advisory Board and our Youth Citizens’ Police Academy. The mission of the Chief’s Young Adult Advisory Board is to increase diversity, awareness and insight into what young adults are experiencing, saying and expecting from law enforcement by opening lines of communication between students and the chief of police. The board also promotes community confidence in the police department through relationships, education, partnerships and transparency. This program has been a great success, and I am proud of 12

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what we have accomplished together in the past few years. Our second program is our youth version of our Citizens’ Police Academy. The class is taught quarterly and gives students an opportunity to speak to police officers and ask questions that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to ask. They also have the opportunity to tour the city jail and experience some police training with our use-of-force simulator. The students benefit from the program, but, in many ways, the police department benefits even more. By speaking directly with teens in our own community, we learn the students’ perspectives and have a better understanding of how we can serve this vital group in our community. We are grateful to have partnered closely with Barber Middle School and their outstanding principal, Tia Amlett, on these endeavors. Amlett has worked tirelessly to form connections between the school and the police department, and is an incredible advocate in our community. Reaching out to the youth of Acworth is one of the most effective ways that we can work to enhance and improve the quality of life in our whole city. Our young people are bright, intelligent, thoughtful and desirous of forging positive relationships. The key to reaching young people and helping them feel connected is to spend time with them and listen. We have worked to create programs that benefit our youth and, by extension, benefit our future. These programs are outstanding, and have been successful, but we will not continue to be effective in reaching large groups if we don’t do one other thing — spend time consistently. Spending time in the community, hanging out with kids in the streets, playing a game of basketball, knowing their names and listening to what they have to say are some things that we can all do consistently to let them know that we are there to support them. The Acworth Police Department is committed to continuing our outreach efforts as well as our dedication to simply spending time, and we are confident that we will continue to see the fruits of our labor for years to come.

Chief Dennard has served as chief since 2012 and has lived in this community for more than 40 years.

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Fall Into a Better Network With ABA this is the place to be Oct. 14. For information about sponsorships, and to reserve booth space, please contact Merchants are preparing for an JRM Management at 770-423-1330. exciting month in Historic Downtown Events hosted by ABA serve many Acworth. For many business people, purposes. We strive to ensure that the beginning of the fourth quarter networking and fellowship are the means the end of the year is near. In focus of each event. In addition to Taste Acworth, it means a lot of fun is ahead. of Acworth, ABA hosts the ABA Golf October is packed with events and Tournament, the Smoke on the Lake activities. BBQ Festival (organized by North Cobb The Acworth Farmers Market is Rotary Club), Acworth’s Fourth of July in full swing and soon will close out concert and fireworks, and after-hours a record-breaking year. The market From left, Mayor Tommy Allegood, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, networking at the North Georgia State is open 8 a.m.-noon Fridays in the Danielle Hilderbrand, president of Acworth Business Association Fair. Acworth First Baptist Church parking and Jay White, past-present of ABA. Photo by Carla Caldwell. Our events help us raise money lot on Main Street. Be sure to drop by the market before it closes for the season Oct. 27. And, while you are for our community. This year, we were able to sponsor a week of food through the YMCA to feed children in need. We gave seven downtown, take a look at the scarecrows sponsored by local schools scholarships to local high school seniors, fed 10 schools’ teachers at and businesses. back-to-school breakfasts and lunches, and made donations to all of On Oct. 12, Acworth Business Association will host our Taste of our Acworth schools. Acworth kickoff party at JD’s BBQ. Giving is important to us at the ABA. We feel that, if we show our Taste of Acworth takes place Oct. 14. It is the largest event held community the support and love it deserves, it will ensure that we in downtown Acworth. I cannot think of a better way to get your thrive as an association, and as business owners. business connected to the community. The event plays host to I cordially invite you to join us at one of our five monthly nearly 40,000 attendees annually. It is the perfect event for the community to see what we’re all about. Local restaurants, businesses networking events. The ABA will change, for the better, the way you think of referrals, partnerships and community. Acworth has and nonprofits line downtown streets to share exciting information, a beautifully united community, and we would love for you to samples and other items. During the event, a main stage will offer performances by talented celebrate it with us. dancers from local dance companies, a fashion show and a dog show. Taste of Acworth creates a fun environment for families to enjoy, and brings the community together to showcase our lovely business Danielle Hilderbrand is 2017 president of the Acworth Business Association and the proud owner of Pearl’s Spa & Boutique and sponsors. The event is free. Food samples are usually $1 to $4. Rustic Ruby in Historic Downtown Acworth. If you think your business could benefit from more customers, BY DANIELLE HILDERBRAND

UPCOMING EVENTS: Oct. 5 ABA Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw Guest Speaker: Sam Olens, president of Kennesaw State University Sponsor: LGE Community Credit Union Catering: Nick’s BBQ Entry Fee: $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers RSVP at www.AcworthBusiness.org.

Oct. 10, 24 ABA Morning Jolt

7:45 a.m. American Legion Post 304, 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided. 14

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Oct. 12 Taste of Acworth Kickoff Party/Alive After 5

5:30-7:30 p.m. JD’s BBQ, 4424 N. Main St., Acworth Help us kick off our biggest event of the year and pick up your sponsor T-shirt at this casual after-hours networking event hosted on the patio. Food and drink ticket included. Free for members.

Oct. 19 Women’s Business Network Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rosenwald School, 4410 Old Cherokee St., Acworth Networking specially formulated to connect and empower women in business. RSVP must be completed in advance at www.acworthbusiness.org. Caterer: Carrabba’s Italian Grill Speaker: Susan Mcelvy, Imagine Consulting Group Entry Fee: $20 per person

YOUR LOCAL NEWS Couple Rescued After Car Plunges Into Acworth Hotel Pool BY CARLA CALDWELL A Florida couple who traveled to Acworth to escape Hurricane Irma landed in a hotel pool, inside their Lexus, as they were checking into a room. On Sept. 9, Acworth Police officers responded to an incident at the Best Western Acworth Inn at 5155 Cowan Road. Officers found a Lexus in the pool, and Gloria Gloria and Theodore Karadimos, seated, with Acworth officers. Photo courtesy Acworth Police Department. and Theodore Karadimos and their two dogs being assisted by good Samaritans who jumped in and floated the vehicle to the shallow end and helped them get out. Witnesses told police the husband and wife were in a panic, as the doors would not open without the assistance of bystanders. Gloria Karadimos was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and released. Theodore Karadimos, who was driving, cannot swim and was very upset, police said. Because he was so shaken, Officer T. Clayton called the couple’s insurance company and located a rental car. Rental cars were in short supply, but, after a lengthy search, Clayton located a car at Avis in Woodstock, which was preparing to close for the evening, the police department said in a prepared statement. Clayton explained the situation, and Avis agreed to stay open late to help. Clayton drove Theodore Karadimos to Woodstock to pick up the car and escorted him back to Acworth. “This situation could have been much worse, if not for the help of some very dedicated officers and good Samaritans,” police said. “The family was so thankful for the outpouring of help that they received that they now want to make Acworth their home,” the police department added. The couple bought dinner for officers to thank them for their help.

Acworth Florist to Hand Out Free Flowers Oct. 11 Tilted Tulip Florist will hit Acworth streets Oct. 11 to hand out hundreds of flowers to busy commuters. Each recipient will receive an extra flower to give to a loved one, a co-worker, or even a stranger. The flower giveaway is part of the Petal It Forward program, in partnership with the Society of American Florists. The program was created in response to data that shows the positive emotional benefit of flowers. “We see the positive impact day in and day out when we make our flower deliveries,” said Eileen Collins, the owner of Tilted Tulip. “People love to get flowers ‘just because,’ so we wanted to create random smiles today, and give people a chance to do the same for someone else.” A recent survey of 2,500 people throughout the United States, conducted by the Society of American Florists, backs up previous research on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M universities. (See www. aboutflowers.com/research for more information on the university studies.) The SAF survey found that just being around flowers makes people happy. Seventy-six percent of people who participated in the survey said having flowers in their home or office improves their mood. “The impact of giving or receiving flowers is powerful and memorable,” Collins said. “It can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.”

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Chief Wayne Dennard Named Citizen of the Year

Chief Wayne Dennard is named Citizen of the Year by the North Cobb Civitan Club. Photo by Matthew Sender

Acworth Police Chief Wayne Dennard was named North Cobb Civitan Club’s Citizen of the Year. The organization recognized Dennard for outstanding leadership and exceptional service. Dennard and his department recently were recipients of the 2017 Dr. Curtis E. McClung/ Motorola Award for Excellence. The award, which is presented annually by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, recognizes police department programs that foster law enforcement excellence. APD received the award for the implementation of Dennard’s Young Adult Advisory Board. The board was created to connect the department with teens in the community. The board increases communication between students and the chief of police, and promotes community confidence in the police department through relationships, education, partnerships and transparency. To reach even more teens in the community, the department developed a teen version of its Citizens Police Academy. The popular program is called STARS (Smart Teens Are Responsible and Safe). The two runners-up are Georgia Tech Police Department, for the department’s social media program, and Peachtree City Police Department, for the department’s My Community Officer Program. The departments each received $500 to help grow the programs. Police agencies serving Atlanta Public Schools, Athens-Clarke County, Marietta, Roswell and Savannah State University also were recognized for department-initiated programs.

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop Donates More than $16,000 to Schools Piedmont Church recently awarded more than $16,000 to local schools in the form of scholarships and donations, using proceeds from the church’s annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop event presented by Superior Plumbing. The egg drop was held April 15 at Sprayberry High School. More than 21 Cobb County and Marietta City Schools received donations. The schools include: A.L. Burruss, Dunleith, Fair Oaks, Green Acres, Hickory Hills, Lockheed, Milford, Norton Park, Park Street, Powers Ferry, Sawyer Road and West Side elementary schools; Marietta Middle School; Marietta Sixth Grade Academy; Marietta Center for Advanced Academy; Marietta Performing Learning Center; and Kell, Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, North Cobb and Sprayberry high schools. “Schools are the backbone of our neighborhoods, the success of our community depends on the success of our schools,” said the Rev. Ike Reighard, senior pastor of Piedmont Church. For more information about the church, go to www.PiedmontChurch.tv. 16

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Left to right, the Rev. Ike Reighard, senior pastor, Piedmont Church; Richmond Parker, assistant principal, Sprayberry High; Cassie Candra, LGE Community Credit Union; Tina Myers, Superior Plumbing; Lester Crowell, owner, Three-13 Salon; and Marlon Longacre, assistant pastor, Piedmont Church.

Principals and staff from local schools receive donations from the annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop presented by Superior Plumbing.

Georgia Funeral Care, Dream Land Pet Memorial Provide Donations After Hurricane Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services and its sister company, Dream Land Pet Memorial Center, collected items and donations for people and pets in Houston affected by Hurricane Harvey. “We quickly realized that our facilities would not hold the multitudes of generous donations we received,” said owner Kevin R. Marcy. “So, I called on my friend Terry Clark, of The Enclave at Hickory Grove, at 4401 Baker Grove Road, in Acworth, to help us store the donations in one of his new warehouse spaces. We almost filled the entire warehouse, and when the Red Cross picked up the donations Sept. 15, we did fill a 24-foot truck!" Many local residents, business owners, pet rescues, churches and schools were among those donating toiletries and other personalcare products, water, clothing, dog and cat food, pet cages, cat litter, toys and much more.

First Responders Luncheon Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services of Acworth held its third annual First Responders Lunch for local police officers and firefighters in recognition of sacrifices made by first responders in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. The catered lunch was attended by police and fire professionals, city officials and staff. "We are just so grateful for the sacrifice that these brave men and women make every day for our community," said Kevin R. Marcy, founder of Georgia Funeral Care. "With all the unrest and just plain ugliness that is being directed towards first responders, especially the police, we want to continue to honor these special people, so that they know that they are so appreciated." Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services is locally owned and located on Main Street in Acworth.

Acworth Farmer’s Market Ends Season Oct. 28 The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market closes for the season Oct. 28. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon Fridays in the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on the north end of Main Street. Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams are featured. The market is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information, go to www.acworthparksandrecreation.org, or call 770-917-1234. AROUND ACWORTH | October 2017

A volunteer from KSU and Joshua Young.

Fundraiser for Horizon Field BY CARLA CALDWELL

The 10th annual Acworth Police Department Covering the Bases benefit was held in September to raise awareness and money to support Horizon Field. The benefit raises tens of thousands each year. Horizon Field has a synthetic surface that allows children with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports. The Covering the Bases benefit is a partnership between the police department and community. The fundraiser features games and other entertainment for participants. For more information about Covering the Bases and Horizon Field, go to coveringthebases.org. Please see more photos from the event on page 61. PHOTOS BY BETH FORNUTO PHOTOGRAPHY, WWW.BETHFORNUTO.COM

A volunteer throws a pitch.

North Cobb High School volunteers.

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Athlete Allison at bat.

Volunteer buddy Jordan Watt with friend Marcos Augusto.

The Padres

Charles Saunders, son of Pamela Saunders, with officer Craig Heflin, Acworth Special OPS.

The Dodgers

Barber Middle School student Omari Edwards, son of Adanna Mcalpin , plays with his orchestra.

From left, Capt. Stan Melton, Chief Wayne Dennard, Cathy and Kevin Shrodes, and Cpl. Youlanda D. Leverette. Dennard accepts a $1,000 donation from Cobb County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reserve.

Neveah West, daughter of Christa West, with Officer Craig Heflin.

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Covering the Bases continued from page 19

Marcos Augusto rounds the bases.

Dodger team members.

An athlete covering the bases.

Maria Cerqua and Wesley Smith sell T-shirts at the event.

Barber Middle School students.

Impact Dance of Atlanta students Savannah Slater, Zahra Jow and Blake Kirkland.

Kate Murray gets her face painted.

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An athlete up to bat.

Divorce and Mortgages BY JAY WHITE

Divorce, as we all know, is common in our society and even in our community. When a divorce happens, the marital home is one of the bigger sticking points, and one that is not always handled properly. Commonly, during divorce proceedings, one party is awarded the home and becomes responsible for the mortgage payment. The other party When a divorce executes what is referred to as a quit-claim deed. This happens, the deed removes the party no marital home is longer responsible for the one of the bigger payment from the deed, and allows the other party to sticking points... sell or refinance the home unencumbered. But a quit-claim deed removes a party only from the deed. It does not remove the party from the Note. This is where problems can start. The Note determines who is liable for the payments of a mortgage and whose credit the mortgage is reported to. What I see many times is that someone will sign a quit-claim deed and move on with their lives, then the other party who

was awarded the house will do things such as modify a loan, miss payments on the old mortgage, or foreclose on the old mortgage. These activities are reported to both parties’ credit, and can ruin the credit of the person who is not liable for the mortgage. This becomes a huge issue when the party who deeded the house over wants to buy a new house of their own. They do not have the credit to purchase, no matter who was responsible per the decree. On the flip side, if the house is in good standing, the mortgage on the old house can cause debt ratio issues to the party wanting to buy a new home of their own post-divorce. To summarize, if you or someone you know is going through a divorce and a home is involved, please seek out a refinance of the home to clear names from the note, not just the deed. This will allow a lot of freedom in the future and will ensure that no credit issues pop up when you least expect them.

Jay White lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and three sons. Jay was named to Mortgage Executive magazine’s 2016 list of “Top 1 Percent Mortgage Originators in America.” He is a past president of Acworth Business Association, and serves on boards for ABA, North Cobb Rotary and Acworth Tourism.

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Flotilla 22

Protects and Educates Allatoona Boaters

conducting free courtesy vessel safety checks, search and rescue, disaster training, pollution response, If you have spent time on Lake commercial fishing vessel inspections, Allatoona, or any of our area lakes, radio watchstanding, flight patrols you may have passed a vessel with with AUXAIR units, assisting the a sign on it that reads “U.S. Coast Coast Guard in various mobilization Guard Auxiliary Patrol.” Maybe exercises, even cooking at Coast Guard while shopping at Academy Sports, stations and on Coast Guard cutters, Cabela’s, the sporting goods and any mission as directed by the department of WalMart, or a local Commandant of the Coast Guard. marine retailer, you’ve picked up The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary pamphlets or brochures about has members in all 50 states, Puerto boating safety, proper use of life Flotilla 22 members patrol Allatoona Lake. Rico, the Virgin Islands, American jackets, or navigation aids. While Samoa and Guam. Members include former and current members attending the Wakeboard National Championships in Acworth, representing all of the armed forces. Membership is open to U.S. you may have walked past the Coast Guard Auxiliary information citizens, 17 years of age or older. There is no upper-age limit. A booth. Perhaps you’ve considered taking a boating safety class, or getting a safety check of your boat. Members of your local U.S. Coast personal security investigation will be processed as part of enrollment due to the security nature of working with the Coast Guard. Guard Auxiliary provides the information and performs all of these Lake Allatoona’s local Coast Guard Auxiliary unit (Flotilla 22) activities, and many more. has had a very busy year. Members of Flotilla 22 have performed The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer more than 930 vessel safety checks, 570 retail program visitations, component of the U.S. Coast Guard, with 78 years of service. conducted nine boating safety classes educating nearly 100 local Congress formed the Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1939. When America boaters, conducted 215 hours of on-the-water safety patrols, and entered World War II, about 55,000 volunteer Auxiliary members participated in 51 hours of training. joined the war effort guarding waterfronts. They performed coastal For more Information about the Lake Allatoona Coast Guard picket patrols, including watching for enemy submarines and Auxiliary unit (Flotilla 22), go to http://wow.uscgaux.info rescuing survivors from torpedoed and other boats. Today, more than 30,000 men and women in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteer millions of unpaid hours each year. They are trained to standards set by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Gregory Fonzeno is a California native who spent almost 40 years as a Guard and assist in the performance of any Coast Guard function, high school history teacher and elementary school principal. He moved to Acworth two years ago. He has been a member of the U.S. Coast duty, mission or operation authorized, with the exception of direct Guard Auxiliary since 2008. He is Staff Officer for Public Education in Allatoona Flotilla 22, and Branch Chief for Course Development for the military duty and law enforcement. Coast Guard Auxiliary missions National Education Directorate of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. include safety patrols on waterways, teaching boating safety classes, BY GREGORY FONZENO

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Nick Fryman, Acworth Athletics and Horticulture Manager, left, and Clem Freeman, Parks Operations Manager, at the farmhouse as restoration nears completion.

Farm House at Logan Farm Park

BY CARLA CALDWELL

The beautiful, newly restored mid1800s farmhouse next to Logan Farm Park will serve as a community events facility available to rent for weddings, receptions, corporate holiday parties and other gatherings. An Oct. 5 ribbon cutting was scheduled to officially introduce the city-owned farmhouse to the community. The structure and 30 surrounding acres were purchased by the city in 1998 on the courthouse steps. Much of the land became a park, and is part of the 140-acre Logan Farm Park.

The home when the restoration work started. Photo by Eddie Lacher, Acworth Business Manager.

The old home, which was built in the mid-1800s based on a study of nails and other materials used in the home’s construction, sat mostly unaltered for years. After it was purchased by the city, it served as a catch-all for old sports equipment, outdated office items, lake buoys and other items. The lack of alterations was a benefit to restoration crews. During the restoration, which focused on historical authenticity, crews stripped away old vinyl siding, drywall and false ceilings to reveal the home’s original wood walls and ceilings, according to James Albright, the director of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and

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Community Resources Department. The wood was in good shape considering its age, as were the home’s original pinewood floors, Albright said. The floors were refinished and the home’s large windows were sent away for repair. The replacement glass looks like what would have been used when the home was built, said Clem Freeman, Acworth Parks Operations Manager. Freeman credits Albright with the restoration’s attention to detail. “James has done an outstanding job, and he kept historical character at the forefront,” Freeman said. A new addition at the back of the home includes a large meeting room with a flatscreen television, restrooms and a catering prep kitchen. The facility will offer a list of preferred caterers for renters to use for events. A large wood deck extends from the addition and overlooks newly installed landscaping that includes ornamental shrubbery. The grounds were designed to complement the house, and to work well for events and photos.

Left, The parlor includes a display of items found on the property.

Below, Clem Freeman in the home’s living room.

PHOTOS BY CARLA CALDWELL

Albright said it was important that the home’s new and old sections blend, but be discernible. The roof on the old farmhouse consists of new wood shingles, while the addition has a tin roof. The stone foundation on the new and old sections of the facility are also slightly different. Some of the rock used in the stone foundation pillars and reconstructed fireplaces was collected nearby from Tanyard Creek, which is how rock initially used in the house would have been collected, Freeman said. The original farmhouse has two stories. The front door opens into a long hallway and stairs that lead to small upstairs bedrooms. The bedrooms have wood floors and walls.The upstairs portion of the house will be closed to the public, but occasionally open for private tours, Freeman said. Downstairs, the main hallway opens to a parlor on the left and a living room on the right. The parlor will be decorated in period furnishings. A wall display in the parlor includes items found on the property during restoration. “The finished product is awesome,” Freeman said. “It is hard to remember now how it was.”

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BY CARLA CALDWELL

More than 18,000 people are expected to attend the 13th annual Superior Plumbing Taste of Acworth event Oct. 14 in Historic Downtown Acworth. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street. The event is sponsored by Acworth Business Association working with the City of Acworth. Area businesses and organizations will man more than 100 booths, and more than 30 restaurants are expected to participate. Admission is free. Food samples are $1 to $4. An entertainment stage will feature performances by area dance students, music, a dog show and a high school team cooking challenge. A large Kids’ Zone will offer inflatables, a quad bungee, a rock wall and more. Parking is available throughout the area. For more information about the event, contact Jonathan Jenkins at JRM Management Services, at 770-423-1330, or go to acworthbusiness.org. The website includes sponsorship and vendor information.

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Restaurants

Restaurants that signed up to participate prior to Around Acworth magazine’s publication deadline, include:

• Bruster’s Real Ice Cream • Carrabba’s Italian Grill • Center Street Tavern • Chicken Salad Chick • Coldstone Creamery • Copeland’s of New Orleans • Dogwood Terrace • Frozen Cow Creamery • Fusco’s Via Roma • Henry’s Louisiana Grill • Huey Luey’s • Nick’s BBQ • Roy’s Royal Dogs • Taste Jamaica • Texas Roadhouse

The Joy Of Coloring Gray Hair BY JULIE KLEINE

Covering gray hair is different from coloring naturally pigmented hair. Most heads of hair turn gray in different patterns. Some of us start graying at the hairline. Some of us have a patch that grows in a random spot. Some people turn gray from the back first, and some have sprinkles throughout. I have a white spot in the front of my hairline, and I often am asked if it's a birthmark, or if I made the hair white myself. I'm gonna give away my secret because I like you all and we're friends ;). It is natural and it grew in slightly before I was ready for it - and I use it to my advantage. I have many sprinkles of gray around that spot, but I keep the whitest part uncovered because it buys me time! My gray streak conveniently covers the lovely line of demarcation The more gray that likes to pop up every 30 days or so. you are, the Colorists often use two or three color formulas to cover one head. more likely Haircolor made by manufacturers you can be has limits. The color is made for hair that has natural pigment made into AND average texture. An average ANY color you hair texture has seven to 10 cuticle layers. Gray hair often has want to be! 14 to 18 layers, making it more

difficult to penetrate with color. And, unlike naturally pigmented hair, gray hair has no color to add to the end result. Here's the good news. When you have your natural color, there are limits to what color you can be when using an all over color. All over color, or ammoniated color, has limits. It CANNOT successfully take someone with dark hair to a beautiful blond shade without making you end up looking like an orange pumpkin or a bold gold hot mess. It does not have enough lifting power to break through the natural pigment we have at those dark levels. Buuuut, more gray hair equals less warm pigment to fight. The more gray you are, the more likely you can be made into ANY color you want to be! That is, of course, if your skin tone agrees with it. Now that's a silver lining to your "silver lining.” *Disclaimer: Some of you have the most beautiful gray hair I've ever seen … like crowd-stopping beautiful. In your case, don’t put one ounce of color in it. Rock that beautiful gray sister!

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Allatoona Book Festival

Unleash Your Creativity

The Second annual Allatoona Book Festival will be held Oct. 7 at the Roberts School Community and Education Center. The event is sponsored by Acworth Cultural Arts Center and supported by the National League of American Pen Women, Atlanta Branch. Drop by the festival if you ever thought about writing a book, poetry or song — or want to learn more about the universe of writing, meet a real author and get a book signed by same. The theme is “Unleashing the Creative Spirit.” The focus is the creative and inspirational aspects of all forms of writing. Best-selling author Jaclyn Weldon White will serve as keynote speaker. White, who was the Mercer Press best-selling author and Georgia Author of the Year for biography in 2011, has penned nine published books in the mystery and nonfiction genres, including “Mockingbird in the Moonlight,” a Southern murder mystery. Her newest book, “Sidetracked,” chronicles the zigzag adventures of two writers searching for a better understanding of the landscape and history of their state. She also has written numerous articles for local and regional magazines.

Other highlights include:

• A workshop led by Pen members, • • • Linda Joyce

Candace Long

Paul. L. Samuels

Susan C. May

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If you go: When: October 7 Where: The Roberts School Community and Education Center

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Jaclyn Weldon White

entitled “Painted Sound,” will explore the creative intersection of writing, visual arts and music. Candace Long, with the National League of Pen Women, will moderate a panel discussion titled “The Road to Inspiration.” International humanitarian, poet, and author Paul L. Samuels will lead an interactive poetry workshop for children ages 7-10. A panel of authors will discuss the “Writer’s Process.” Georgia author Susan C. May will moderate. Amazon best-selling author Linda Joyce will moderate a panel discussion titled “Road to Publication.” New to the book festival this year is the Children’s Writing Workshop. The program is sponsored by and held at Acworth Public Library. The program is open to children of all ages. More than 20 authors. Authors will sell and sign books.

Book festival events are free and open to the public. Lunch is available for purchase. Julian’s Kitchens will offer a mobile kitchen with a special book festival menu. For more information and updates to the program visit www.acworthculturalarts.org, or call 770-231-7751.

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Historic Homes Tour to Benefit Brookwood Christian School BY CARLA CALDWELL

McEver Building

Moore-Watson House

Some of Acworth’s most beautiful historic homes will open to tourists Oct. 29 to raise money for Brookwood Christian School’s building fund. The Acworth History and Southern Charm Tour is cosponsored by the school and Anchor Realty. The tour begins at the home of Abbie and Boyd Parks, 4671 Collins St. (J.L. McMillan/Parks House), where there will be a silent auction, and a wine and cheese reception. The tour includes a casual stroll to: Fletcher House Honeymoon House J.L. McMillan-Parks House McEver Building Moore-Watson House Rachelson House R.L. McMillan House

• • • • • • • J.L. McMillan-Parks House

R.L. McMillan House

Rachelson House

The tour is an easy 2.5-mile walk, according to organizers. A shuttle bus also is available, and tourists may drive their cars and park in designated areas. At the end of the tour, participants return to the J.L. McMillan/Parks House for the conclusion of the silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $20 if purchased prior to 4 p.m. Oct. 14. Look for the school’s booth Oct. 14 at Acworth Business Association’s Taste of Acworth event in Historic Downtown Acworth. Tickets are $30 after that date. To purchase tickets, go to www.BrookwoodChristian.com and click on "How you can help" and "Fundraisers." Click the PayPal link to pay online, or mail a check to BCS, 4728 Wood St., Acworth, GA 30101.

Below, Fletcher House

Honeymoon House

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Photo: Dee Dee Hightower, Kim Goff (Executive Director, It’s The Journey), and Acacia Cronic

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Community involvement has always been important to the élon Salon family. “The majority of people who come into the salon are from the surrounding area,” salon owner Flonnie Westbrook said. “They include friends, family and fellow business owners. They are the fabric of the community, and what makes it strong, and we need for them to know that we are here to support them.” Eleven years ago, when the salon was looking for a way to give back to the community, the cause the team needed to support became very apparent. “When we sat down and started talking about issues that affect our clients, almost everyone in the salon mentioned the same thing -- breast cancer,” Westbrook said. Being a hair stylist is unique in the interpersonal relationships that are developed with their clients. They entrust the stylist with the care of one of their most important assets -- their hair. As the trust grows, there is usually a lot of personal information that is shared with the stylist while the services are being performed. It is within these conversations that stylists learn that the lives of many of their clients have been affected by breast cancer, either directly, or because a family member, friend, or co-worker has been affected. “Once we knew what our cause was going to be, we figured we could make the most impact by doing what we do best --- cutting and coloring hair, “ Westbrook said. “So in 2006 we held our first Cut-A-Thon. It involved the entire staff of the salon, and we made it a big, family-style party with live music, barbecue, ice cream,

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School & Sports

YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

Student Starts Business Based on Love of Disney BY JEANINE MARLOW

which pushed her to learn more about running a business, including how to Cornerstone Prep Senior Kayla Conrey price items. really likes Disney. “I knew that I did not want to “I have always loved Disney movies, overprice my pieces, because I and over the years I have just fallen in wanted my ears to be reasonable and love with the magic of visiting Disney affordable,” said Conrey. “My parents World,” said Conrey. “Every time my family helped me figure the cost for my vacations there, I spend months choosing materials and roughly how long it takes outfits to wear and deciding which outfit me to make one pair, and we decided should be worn at each park.” that $20 was a decent price for a During a visit to the parks about a year standard pair. Now, I have branched out ago, Conrey noticed people wearing to a few different styles of ears, which custom Minnie Mouse ears. She wanted to do sometimes reach between $25 and purchase her own pair, but the price point $30.” stopped her. Her mom, Melita Conrey, Conrey said her dad helped her order suggested she try to make her own pair. Conrey models her Winnie the Pooh silhouette ears. business cards and taught her how to “We started shopping for fabrics, and, reach potential customers. after a few attempts, we made an adorable pair of Rapunzel “This has helped me tremendously in growing my business ears,” Conrey said. “I posted a picture on Instagram, and and gaining new followers,” Conrey said. “And my mom taught before I knew it my phone was blowing up with messages from me how to package my ears and also how to use a bookkeeping people asking if I would be willing to sell some. Within a week, program. My eighth-grade entrepreneur class, taught by Mrs. I had created several different pairs of ears, and my messages Cynthia White, taught me a lot about presentation and the continued to blow up. basics of running your own business, as well. These things have When the messaging been invaluable to me in growing my business.” didn’t die down, I started After several months of experimenting with Ears of Joy and considering starting a creating new designs, Conrey opened an Etsy shop, which business. allows her to list all her products in one place, calculate “My experience at shipping, create coupon codes and organize orders. “I have Cornerstone Prep and the made many sales on Etsy, while still selling through Instagram. Entrepreneur Class has My first Etsy sale came through while I was on a trip to Disney.” only encouraged me to Conrey has attended Cornerstone Prep for eight years. She challenge myself and to use is involved in the theater program and plays tennis. She plans my interests to glorify the to audition to be a princess at Disney, while studying to go into Lord,” said Conrey. fashion or elementary education. Kayla created a new Instagram account, called Ears of Joy, where she Jeanine Marlow is director of communications and marketing at began to post pictures of Cornerstone Preparatory Academy in Acworth. The school provides an academically challenging, college-preparatory Bible-based education. her creations. She quickly Kayla Conrey wears her Cornerstone The school has 480 students in grades K-12. received several orders, Prep Class of 2018 ears.

82 Cobb Seniors Named Semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships Eighty-two students from the Cobb County School District are among 16,000 semifinalists across the country in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship program. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors. The academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth about $32 million, that will be offered in the spring. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. County County School District semifinalists who attend schools in, and near, Acworth are listed at right. To view the complete list of 82 semifinalists, please go to http://cobbcast.cobbk12.org/?p=21438. 34

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best ways to preserve your hearing. Unavoidable age-related hearing loss (also known as presbycusis) can occur gradually. Many people will wait until they notice the symptoms of hearing loss, like asking for repetition, difficulty hearing in background noise, or even ringing in their ears, to seek treatment. Baseline hearing evaluations are helpful for audiologists to determine if a hearing loss has declined significantly or remained stable over the years. Excluding traumatic events, family history of hearing loss from a young age or sudden hearing loss, the National Campaign for Better Hearing recommends hearing evaluations begin at age 60 to establish a baseline for future comparison.

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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

Mount Paran students take time for a photo as they head out to dinner.

Mount Paran Christian School Students Move to Sharp Top Cove for Retreat

can string up a hammock and swing near the creek while talking with friends. Mount Paran Christian School’s A highlight is Pool Olympics, entire high school recently left where classes compete for traditional classrooms behind to points in a variety of activities. participate in a retreat at Sharp They also compete in relay races Top Cove, a Young Life Camp in that involve trading off a wet the North Georgia mountains. sweat shirt, riding a pool floatie, Students and staff arrived at and handing off a watermelon. the camp ready to worship and There was also a diving contest strengthen relationships. for points. There were worship services Retreat allows the Mount twice a day where participants Paran community to come listened to a message delivered together as a family. Students by a speaker, and through music. and faculty have a chance to get Students were given time to to know one another better, and reflect and discuss the message. to catch up and discuss what is They had the opportunity to grow happening in their lives. spiritually, away from the busy life Freshman girls enjoy a break during the retreat. Students and faculty returned at school. to school with strengthened relationships with both the This year’s theme was “Awake.” The speaker was Austin Baker, community and God, and a clearer focus for the rest of the who is with Johnson Ferry Baptist. Baker told students how school year. important it is to understand individual identity and God’s identity, and how the two connect. That foundation is the key to everything, just as a building will fall without a good foundation, Baker said. Students also had a chance to participate in a variety of activities. Sharp Top has a lake with a rope swing, water slide, giant swing, Jennifer Bonn is a teacher at Mount Paran Christian zipline and ropes course. Students play beach volleyball, Ultimate School and lives in Kennesaw. Frisbee, basketball, and go on hikes. Students who prefer to relax BY JENNIFER BONN

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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS Cobb ACT Scores Continue Upward Trend; Seniors Outperform State and Nation

Alice Brown with Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale

Cobb Names Classified Employees of the Year The Cobb County School District announced its top four Classified Employees of the Year during a recent recognition luncheon at Roswell Street Baptist Church. • Matthew Brooks, paraprofessional, Hendricks Elementary School • Geri Connaughton, paraprofessional, Durham Middle School • Alice Brown, clerk, Lassiter High School • Diana Cothran, cash specialist, Accounting Department, Financial Services Classified Employees of the Year receive $1,000, a commemorative crystal bowl and an additional cash award from the Cobb Schools Foundation.

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Cobb County School District’s class of 2017 achieved record-high scores on the ACT, on both the composite score and scores for each of the four subject-area sections. The district composite score average of 22.9 is almost 2 full points higher than the national average, and 1.5 points higher than the state average. The test, used for college admissions and merit-based scholarships, is scored on a scale of 1 to 36. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale praised the achievement. “Once again, Cobb graduates exceeded their peers across the state and the nation, while also surpassing Cobb scores from the previous year,” Ragsdale said. “These scores are just one indication of the quality of public education in the Cobb County School District and underscore our mission of One Team, One Goal: Student Success. The credit for the results goes to our hard-working students and dedicated teachers and administrators.” About 54 percent of the district’s more than 7,800 graduating seniors took the ACT during their high school years. Across the district, a perfect composite score was earned by 10 students. The students attended Campbell (2), Kennesaw Mountain (1), Lassiter (1), Walton (5) and Wheeler (1). Walton High School had the highest average composite score at 27.0, a full 6 points higher than the nation and more than 5 points higher than the state.

Ford Elementary Part of U.S. Education Department Tour Acworth’s Ford Elementary School was part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Strides Tour in September. “The annual Green Strides Tour is an opportunity to convene national, state and local policymakers, legislators, partners and school communities to listen and learn from our honorees, as well as celebrate their achievements,” said Andrea Suarez Falken, director of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, in a prepared statement. “These awardees are doing fantastic work that should be shared.” Ford became a national Green Ribbon School in 2013, due to reduced environmental impact and costs, improved health and wellness, and teaching environmental education. Ford Elementary School is located on more than 40 acres, and uses more than 60 percent of the grounds for environmental education and habitat protection. Built in 1991, Ford Elementary was designed to accommodate 900 students, but within three years needed to educate more than 1,700 students. Within its first year, Ford became a National Wildlife Federation Certified Schoolyard Habitat. Ford educators use outdoor garden classrooms to show students, staff and community how to grow and harvest crops, as well as demonstrate the life cycle and nutritional value of food. Ford hosts an annual Evening in the Garden event to highlight the achievements of students. The community is invited to enjoy the night of performing arts, art shows, poetry reading and creative writing. The school also hosts a schoolwide Family STEM Night and invites the school’s Partners in Education and representatives from the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Centers for Disease Control, Cobb Energy and the Marietta/Cobb Water Authority to set up hands-on learning stations to share environmental concepts with their students.

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Is Fishing Relaxing? That Depends on Perspective BY BRYAN REID

We hear it all the time, how relaxing fishing is. But people who believe fishing is relaxing have never seriously fished for largemouth bass. I took a 25-year hiatus from fishing to focus on my career. Now that I am nearing retirement and have three young kids at home, it seems like a great time to start fishing again. So, at age 51, I have picked up my rods and even bought another boat. My return to fishing has reminded me how non-relaxing fishing often was for this former Type-A, competitive, testosteronefueled adrenaline junkie. But a lot has changed in bass fishing since 1991, and my attitude when I’m on the water has changed as well. I still enjoy trying to match wits with the elusive largemouth, but I’ve learned a few things that I will apply as I take up fishing again. Enjoy That Second Cup of Coffee The pressure of time used to steal my fishing joy. I remember feeling internal pressure when I left the house later than I wanted. I was so disappointed that I would not be on the water at first light, that the day was ruined for me before it started. I love watching ripples from the boat spread across a misty, smooth-as-glass lake at daybreak. I also enjoy my coffee. So now, if I want a second cup before I head out the door, I pour a second cup. Sure, I might have caught an 8-pounder during the 5 minutes it took to pour it up. But, really, what are the chances? Cast for Casting Sake I still fish hard and I’m still one of those guys who must make a couple dozen last casts at the end of the day. But taking a moment, after what seems like cast number 10,000 without a strike, to just think about how great it is to be fishing, helps me to reset. I could be at work. I could be at home sick. I could be at a timeshare presentation. This puts things into perspective for me.

Nathan lands a big catch.

Caleb with his large bass.

Fishing Buddies In my youth, I had fishing buddies. I haven’t seen most of them in decades and, truth be told, they were more drinking and carousing buddies than anything else. That’s why I haven’t seen most of them in decades. Now, my fishing buddies take my fishing fulfillment to a new level. I fish with an older fireman friend of mine. We started working together at the fire department in Guntersville, Ala., in the mid1980s, but never really got to know each other. Now we fish together, and we do. My brother, Randy, has Down syndrome and I fish with him. It’s hard for him to get in and out of the boat and move around in it, but he’s teaching me patience and compassion, and we’re finally making memories. I fish with my kids Abigail, Caleb and Nathan. They are young and their lines get hung up sometimes, and I have to change lures for them. How much bonding will be done in that boat though, if I make the experience enjoyable instead of making it just about catching fish? Enjoy the Moment If you are like me and you’d like fishing to be more fun and relaxing, I encourage you to live in the moment. Be mindful of what’s going on around you. When birds make a racket in the cattails, enjoy the noise. Notice when turtles stick their heads out of the lake. Glance at the shoreline. If you notice a few deer, pause long enough to admire them. And at the end of the day, if you didn’t catch any fish, remind yourself that you were on the lake all day. It could have been a lot worse.

Bryan Reid is an avid outdoorsman and father of three. He has served with Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services since 1991. He is a lieutenant at Station No. 25.

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Be a Pumpkin Guru BY TIFFANY HUGHES

Did you know pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps prevent heart disease and certain types of cancers? A one-cup serving of plain, cooked pumpkin is fat free and has only 80 calories. You might be inclined to tackle carving and cooking a whole pumpkin, but if you prefer to work smarter not harder, you can simply use a can of pumpkin puree. One (16 oz.) can equals approximately a 3-pound pie pumpkin. Most any recipe that calls for cooked pumpkin can be made with the canned variety. If you happen to need fresh pumpkin, you can always substitute cubed butternut squash. It can be found in the freezer section of the grocery store. A quick pumpkin dip can be made by mixing 1 cup canned pumpkin with 1 packet fat-free vanilla pudding, approximately 1 ½ cups whipped topping, ¾ tsp. each nutmeg and cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup skim milk. Blend the pumpkin and pudding mix in a bowl with a whisk, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Chill, then serve with ginger snaps, or as a topping for waffles or pound cake. Try also adding ½ cup pumpkin to your cupcake recipes. To make a pumpkin spice cupcake, start with a box of spice (gingerbread) cake mix, add ½ cup pumpkin (in place of oil) with ½ tsp. of pumpkin pie spice, then assemble the ingredients according to the package instructions. These are great with cream cheese frosting.

Pumpkin is not just for sweet recipes. You can make delicious savory ones, too. For instance, brown one pound of sliced kielbasa or andouille sausage, then mix in your favorite frozen veggie. Next, add one jar of alfredo sauce along with ½ cup canned pumpkin. Heat until sauce is hot, and sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving. This dish is also tasty if you add shrimp or cubed chicken as well. Another idea is to add pumpkin to your favorite chili recipe. It will provide extra fiber and a slightly sweet component, which is a nice balance when used in spicy dishes. You can also make sweet/spicy pumpkin soup by stirring together one (16 oz.) can of pumpkin with 3 cups chicken stock, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ tsp. ground red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until it thickens, then serve with crumbled feta cheese. There are many ways to use pumpkin, so experiment a little, or a lot. You might just create a new family favorite by using your “gourd!” Happy cooking everyone!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident, who is an educator at Tellus Science Museum. She enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. Contact her at creativecook11@ yahoo.com.

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Rob’s Rescues This cat’s name is Starina. Her tag number is 597579. She is super goofy and beautiful. She is 8 months old and was in really bad shape when she came here, but she is improving. She is gray and white, and is fluffy with long hair. This is my, and Ms. Amy Chapman’s, favorite cat. This dog’s tag number at Cobb County Animal Control is 599092. She is 6 years old and is a Chihuahua. She loves to sit on your lap and doesn’t mind getting picked up. She likes attention, but she is not demanding. She may be quiet, but she is a great pet. I interviewed The Grey Project. This is four ladies: Ginger Sardina, Diane Fell, Caryn Presswood and Brianna Bankston. http://theanimalproject.org/ Facebook - @thegreyprojectga What does the Grey Project do? We bridge the gray area between TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) and rescue. We work with feral and stray cats and try to understand the gray area in between by first asking: Who is the cat in the trap? Is it feral? Adoptable? We follow and try to help with lost cats threads on Furry Friends Lost and Found in Cherokee County Facebook group. We work closely with the Georgia Animal Project for spay and neuter, and with Refuge Rescue for rescue. We do a lot of trapping to assist with medicinal needs, and we feed and help protect feral colonies.

The Grey Project : Caryn Presswood, Ginger Sardina, Diane Fell and Brianna Bankston with Rob.

The third annual Rob’s Rescues/ Starbucks Pet Food Drive will be Oct. 15-23, at the Starbucks at 3241 Sixes Road. The pet food will go to help pet owners in need in our community, so please bring a bag or can of dog or cat food. How many cats have you rescued? 150-plus in the last six months between TNR, fostering and spay and neuter.

How do you find cats to help? Often on the Furry Friends Lost and Found in Cherokee County Facebook group. Why do you call it the Grey Project? People will post about feral colonies. We The first cat that Ginger ever trapped was get texts, emails and posts on our The a gray cat. He was a feral cat and it was a Grey Project Facebook page. We try to long journey through TNR to getting him help everyone. Some people have money into her arms. He became the symbol of the and resources but might need help with project. On a more metaphorical level, it trapping a cat. Other people can't afford also refers to that grey area that needs to be care. Education is key. Spaying and neutering navigated by asking the first question: Who is essential to curb cat populations. is that cat in the trap? Are most of the cats homeless? What kind of cats do you help? None of them are homeless because And what do you do for them? where they are is their home, whether it is a We work a lot with feral cats and kittens. parking lot or someone's home. Do they all Sometimes the feral colonies are in good have the life of an indoor cat? No. Do they all shape. Sometimes we find lots of problems have a loving home? No. We are often their like feline leukemia and feline AIDS. We find only caretakers. the very best to the very worst. Sometimes the visit we make with these TNR cats is the What donations do you need most? We need team members that can only time they ever receive a human touch. transport, donate, foster and trap. We also When they have been spayed or neutered need monetary donations for spaying and and vaccinated, they all get photographed. neutering, which all goes to the Georgia We keep pictures of all the cats we have helped. Animal Project. We also need cat food.

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Left, Rob, Deputy Amy Chapman of Cobb County Animal Control and Starina.

What made you think of starting the Grey Project? Originally we were just four women doing different things - socializing kittens, TNR, etc., and we realized we had special abilities that complement each other. It started with us helping to find a cat by using a trap. Two weeks later we found a feral colony. We just saw the need. The Grey Project grew organically and at each step things just fell into place. Our mission is to help the cat, the people who care for the cat and the community the cat lives in.

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Rob with Chihuahua Tag #599092.

I’m Rob Macmillan, and I am on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.

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to your home for the first hour is somewhere around $100. This includes gas, auto insurance, wages, unemployment benefits, social security, workers comp and overhead items related to the operation of their business. If you try to take advantage of a free offer, be aware that you may receive inferior service at an inflated price, and risk being charged for services and repairs you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need. Read the fine print, ask a lot of questions, and look out for the buzzword, free.

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Health & Wellness

Your Headache is Not Normal BY DR. ANDREW PAYNE

Most people will be affected by a headache at some point in their lives. Some get them every couple of months, while others get them once a week, or even several times a week. Even though it is common for people to get headaches, that does not mean that headaches are normal. A headache can be caused by a number of factors including fatigue, dehydration, stress and/or a misalignment in the upper part of the spine, which can result in a cervicogenic headache. If a headache is addressed quickly and is caused by fatigue or dehydration, a simple remedy of rest and hydration will correct the problem. If your headache stems from a misalignment in the spine, then neck stretches, massage, ice/heat therapy, and chiropractic care are recommended to alleviate your pain. If your headache is untreated or gets severe enough, it can rise to the level of a migraine. Migraines affect 38 million people a year and can cost the sufferer several days, or even weeks, of sick time at work. Unfortunately, headaches are on the rise because of poor postural habits and time spent using cellphones and computers. Constantly looking down at a cellphone, tablet, or computer for an extended period can cause additional and unnecessary stress on your neck and spine. Much

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like holding a bicep curl while lifting weights, your neck is holding your head upright. Looking down at these devices places your head at an unnatural position, causing additional strain and irritation of the muscles and nerves in your neck. All of this amounts to unwanted stress on muscles, tendons and ligaments in your neck, causing pain in the form of a headache. What should you do? First, count the number of headaches you get and note when they occur. Knowing the frequency and patterns of your headaches can help determine the cause. Do your headaches develop at the end of the day when you are exhausted from work? Do they arise after a conflict with family or friends? Are they related to sitting at a desk or doing repetitive tasks throughout the day? Headaches do not magically appear. Something sets them off. Knowing the frequency and cause will help you and your doctor manage and treat your headaches.

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Serve, Set and Spike Your Health BY ASHER NIAZI, M.D.

Two years ago, I was overweight, like two out of three Georgians. As a physician, I was at risk for many of the health issues I treat. It was time to get healthy. As you may have guessed from the headline, my story includes volleyball. With any luck, I hope it encourages you to challenge yourself. As our weight increases, the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer skyrockets. Life expectancy drops. That means a shorter and lower quality of life. For example, six months ago, one of my patients was struggling with a decreased quality of life. She was depressed, heavily medicated and weighed 210 pounds. Together, we tackled her weight. At her latest checkup, she was 30 pounds lighter. She no longer had diabetes, and we took her off one of her cholesterol medications. She just had been shopping for new clothes, and she was vibrant. I had a wake-up call of my own two years ago. I was forced to shop for new pants, because mine didn’t fit anymore. And that meant I was one step closer to an early grave. But, I lost 45 pounds by setting achievable goals and going after them. Please allow me to share how I did it, so you can, too.

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Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is about output versus input. You’ll need to eat a set number of calories for your size, age and activity level. If you increase your input (calories), you’ll need to increase your output (exercise). But, you don’t have to do any math.

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Download a calorie counting app. You enter the goal; the app does the math. Enter your calories and exercise throughout the day to help yourself eat and live mindfully. I use MyFitnessPal.

2. 3.

Cut portion size. We live in a country with king-sized portions. But, healthy bodies need less. You still can enjoy the foods you love, just in moderation.

Trade empty calories for nutrition. Starchy foods like pasta and rice offer less nutrition, but cost a lot of calories. I eat fewer starches and more whole foods like fish and green vegetables.

4. 5. 6.

Grill. Grilling gets my family outside. And, it’s healthier than fried foods. Have you ever grilled corn?

Have fun. Find one or a few fun exercises. Mine are backyard volleyball and soccer games with friends. Frisbee with the family at the park. And, tennis with my older son. Do it together. You’ll have better chances of success if you make your personal challenge a competition with a friend or family member You will motivate each other and enjoy life together.

Dr. Niazi practices internal medicine at WellStar Medical Group at Towne Lake Medical Center at 145 N. Medical Parkway, Woodstock. 770-592-3000.

Senior Activities

City of Acworth

Oct. 17

Senior Lunch. Noon. Bingo and other activities. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Hosted by City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department. Free to all seniors.

Aloha to Aging The following programs are offered at Aloha to Aging, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, unless specified in the listing. The nonprofit serves Cobb, Cherokee, DeKalb, Fulton and Paulding counties. To register for classes and for more information, call 770-722-7641, or email info@alohatoaging.org.

Oct. 9

East Cobb - Wellness Day.

2:30-4 p.m. Free hearing and vision screenings, balance evaluations, reflex tests, stretching demonstrations and more. Drop-ins welcome.

Oct. 11

East Cobb - "ASiST" (Aging Simulation Sensitivity Training). 6-7:30 p.m. Join Dr. Melissa Wikoff for a

discussion about common age-related health challenges and how they affect the aging population. Hands-on simulations. Donations appreciated. RSVP by emailing info@ alohatoaging.org, or call 770-722-7641.

Oct. 12- Nov. 16

West Cobb – Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class.

1:30p.m.–3p.m. A self-care education program for family caregivers who are caring for an aging loved one. This class will provide tools and strategies to better handle caregiver challenges. The six-week scripted curriculum has been shown to improve: • Self-care behaviors • Management of motions • Self-efficacy • Use of community resources Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs, Ga. 30127 (Room 177). RSVP by emailing info@ alohatoaging.org or call 770-722-7641.

Aloha Day Club

East Cobb: Mondays and Wednesdays. West Cobb: Tuesdays.

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. We keep the Aloha spirit alive in our social day program for those 55 and older who need engaging activities outside of their residence. The weekday program includes exercises, music and stimulating games and discussions. The fun-filled program includes a morning snack and lunch. Call 770-722-7641 for more information.

Cobb Senior Services

The following programs are offered by Cobb Senior Services at North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 S. Main St., Acworth. Located inside Kennworth Park. 770-975-7740. Go to www.cobbseniors.org for more information, classes and events.

Oct. 6

Team Bowling at Stars and Strikes. Program No. 13613. 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. $5 at bowling center. 10010 Georgia 92, Suite 180, Woodstock. Registration required. Price includes shoes and two games.

Oct. 10

The Power of Planning. Program No. 14641. 1-2 p.m. Free. Registration required. Join WellCare Health Plans and learn how to plan healthy, low-cost meals that make the most of your food dollars.

Oct. 12

Fall into Healthy Eating Habits. Program No. 14642. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Registration required. Fall brings seasonal foods to keep your body warm and balanced. Learn about fall vegetables that boost your health. Presented by Jobcy Alexander, Cobb Senior Services, Nutrition Coordinator. Hearing Screenings. Program No. 14568. Free. Registration required. Free hearing screening or hearing aid cleaning, offered by Optimal Hearing. Hearing screenings are by appointment only.

Oct. 13

Breakfast and a Movie. Program No. 14643. 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Reservations required. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 9. Breakfast at Daddy’s Country Kitchen, then head over to Acworth’s NCG movie theater for a movie of your choice. Bring a friend and have a good time. Each participant purchases their own breakfast and movie ticket.

Oct. 18

Aging Skin. Program No. 14645. 1-2 p.m. Kayal Dermatology and Skin Cancer Specialists will discuss skin conditions and how to identify them.

Oct. 19

DIY: Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Magnet. Program No. 14644. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Learn how to make your own Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Magnet. The magnet is perfect for your home décor this fall, or to give as a gift. Supply list provided upon registration.

Oct. 20

Bingo. Program No. 14198. Noon-2 p.m. $3 Cobb residents. $4 Nonresidents.

Oct. 30

Stevi B’s and Bingo. Program No. 14567. Noon-1:30 p.m. $5.29; Reservations required. Pizza and salad buffet and bingo. 3335 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

Oct. 31

Just Desserts. Program No. 14393. 2 p.m. Chili’s, 3339 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw. Separate checks. Reservations required. Meet up with friends and enjoy delicious desserts and a good time. AROUND ACWORTH | October 2017

COBB PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Each month, Around Acworth magazine features the winners of Cobb Photographic Society’s monthly photo contest. This month, however, we are featuring a sample of photos that are part of the exhibit ‘Focus on Photography’. The exhibit features photos by members of the club. The exhibit will be held Oct. 5-26 at The Art Place - Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066. For more information about the facility, including hours of operation, go to tapmarietta.com.

Mark Chandler “Carousel Horse”

Carolyn Hollingsworth “Dome and Mini Dome”

Rick Olson “Pollen Face”

1st Heather Finley "Running with Glory"

Diane Powell “Sunday Stroll”

Don Grider “Jackson Lake”

Rich Howard “Four Trees”

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Ashley Miller “Panther Falls”

Yolanda Santiago White “Loyal Pardners”

Bob Kelley “Bridge”

Greg Evans “Creek”

Heather Finley “Buddies”

Ralph Burr “Stearman”

Umit Yuksel “Atlanta Nights”

Rob Hale “Marshall Point Lighthouse”

Sally Hale “Sea Oats”

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OCTOBER

Second annual Allatoona Book Festival. Roberts School Community

and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Panel discussions and more than 20 authors. Registration is 9-9:30 a.m. Program is 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Hosted by Acworth Cultural Arts Center. Supported by the National League of American Pen Women, Atlanta branch. Admission is free. Open to the public. For more information, go to www.acworthculturalarts.org, or call 770-231-7751.

Save Acworth History Foundation Speakers Series. Mark

Lemon. “My Great Grandfather, Capt. James Lile Lemon.” 7 p.m. Roberts Community and Education Center, 4861 School St., Acworth. Lemon’s first book - "The Illustrated Alamo 1836" - received several awards. He has appeared on several History Channel documentaries related to the Alamo, and continues to write and create paintings with American historical subjects.

CPR/AED 12 Heartsaver Certification Class. 6-9 p.m.

Roberts School Community Center, Classroom 1, 4681 School St., Acworth. Presented by Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department. One 3-hour course to become certified in CPR. First timers or re-certifications are welcome. Follows American Heart Association guidelines. Certification is valid for two years. Cost is $30 for city residents and $35 for others. For more information, email barnaud@acworth.org.

annual Taste of Acworth. 14 1013tha.m.-6 p.m. Main Street,

Acworth. More than 25 restaurants and 100 booths representing area businesses and organizations. Food samples are typically $1 to $4. Proceeds benefit schools and charities. For more information, contact JRM Management at 770-4231330, or go to www.acworthbusiness.org.

Hill Missionary Baptist 21 Zion Church Second annual Yard

Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 4255 Taylor St., Acworth. Clothes for the family, furniture, books and much more! For more information, call 770-974-8221. High School 25-27 Allatoona Theatre Company

presents “Second Samuel.” A one-act

production by Pamela Parker. 7 p.m., Allatoona High School, 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, N.W., Acworth. It was a simpler time in the late 1940s, especially in south Georgia, and specifically in a sleepy little town called Second Samuel. Except this was the summer Miss Gertrude passed away, and dark secrets would be revealed. A journey of tolerance and acceptance in a small rural community. $10. Tickets are available at the door.

JamBOOree. 3-7 28 Halloween p.m. Logan Farm Park. Family

fun. Costume contests, prizes, candy and a free hayride. Parking is available at Logan Farm Park and Roberts School Community and Education Center. For more information, contact Michelle Berryman at mberryman@acworth. org, or call 770-917-1234.

Acworth History and 29 The Southern Charm Tour. Benefits

Brookwood Christian School’s building fund. Tour some of Acworth’s most beautiful historic homes. Begins at 4671 Collins St., Acworth (J.L. McMillan/Parks House). The tour is a 2.5-mile walk. A shuttle bus is available. Tourists also can drive their cars and park in designated areas. $20 if purchased prior to 4 p.m. Oct. 14. $30 after that date. To purchase tickets, go to ww.BrookwoodChristian.com and click on "How you can help" and "Fundraisers."

NOVEMBER Bingo Night. 6 p.m. A fun1 Horizon filled night of bingo at the Acworth

Beach House. Specifically designed for participants ages 13 and older with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. $5. Limited space is available. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Christmas Bazaar. 9:30 a.m.-4 3-4 p.m. Mars Hill Presbyterian Church,

3385 Mars Hill Road, Acworth. Sponsored by the Young at Heart Ministry to benefit the church Refresh Campaign. Handcrafted fall gift and décor items, vendor booths, a Christmas shop that includes home-canned jams and jellies, “refreshed” ornaments and artificial trees. Stop by the Hot Dog Counter for lunch. For more information, go to Mhchurch.com, or call 770-974-4395.

Mondays. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4861 School St., Acworth. Classes taught by Phil Robinson and his certified instructors. $100 for city residents and $105 for non-city residents. For more information, call 770-917-1234. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Acworth Youth Basketball League. The program provides competitive and

instructional basketball for children ages of 5 to 14. Teams are grouped according to age. Registration started Aug. 1. Practice starts the first week in November and games begin in early December. Prices vary depending on age. For more information, go to www.acworthbasketball.com, or contact Mychal Lewis at mlewis@acworth.org.

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Acworth Craft Beer & 4 Annual Wine Festival. 1-5 p.m., Senator

Russell Avenue. More than 100 craft beers and more than 25 wines. Food, live music and DJ. Age 21 or older. No kids or pets allowed. Registration is required and limited tickets are available. Registration includes entry, a souvenir cup, beer samples and entertainment. For more information, go to to www.acworthcraftbeerfest.com.

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Not Everything

THAT SOUNDS

GOOD

Is Good

BY PASTOR J.R. LEE

“If God never puts more on you than you can handle – He must think I am Super Woman.” I saw this statement on Facebook the other day and couldn’t help but laugh. Minus the woman portion, I have felt that way occasionally. Life is hard! Stay-at-home moms – it’s not easy to manage daily responsibilities and adjust at a moment’s notice to the everchanging needs of your children. It’s not easy to excel at school, work, or to provide for your family. Life is challenging. It even can be overwhelming. It’s at that moment that the well-intentioned lie spreads around like a virus. It sounds good, but not everything that sounds good – is good! As a matter of fact, a guy in the Bible named Paul wrote this to a church in a town called Corinth, “We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.” In other words, you can’t handle everything that life is going to throw at you - at least not on your own. As responsibilities increase, we have to become even more strategic with how we manage this thing called life. Here are a few ideas that have helped me.

Put Something Down Every time you pick something up you are going to have to put something down. One of the best ways to do this is to learn to say OR instead of AND. If you want to remain effective you are not going to be able to do every single thing that comes your way. You have to choose. Sometimes it involves cutting good things in order to make room for the best things.

Hand Something Off This isn’t easy. Many of us are too prideful to ask for help. That isn’t healthy. You were not meant to do life alone. You need people to come alongside you if you want to thrive. The problem is that people can’t come alongside you if you are unwilling to be vulnerable enough to open up to them.

Give Something To God It’s written in the Bible that we are to cast our cares on the Lord and he will sustain us. What worry and/or fear can you give to God and allow him to deal with? God’s strength is greater than ours and his grace is sufficient for us and his power is made perfect in our weakness. I love that because it gives me permission to not pretend to be strong all the time. Pretending to be strong puts me in a position of weakness, but admitting I am weak puts me in a position of strength. A posture of dependence on God allows my strength to increase because I am tapping into his power instead of relying on my own. So will God give you more than you can handle? Absolutely. Not to crush you, but to cause you to lift your eyes beyond your circumstances to where your help really orginates. As we do, we will see what the writer of Psalms 121 meant when he said “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.”

J.R. Lee is the lead pastor of Freedom Church, with locations in Acworth and Kennesaw. To connect with him visit www.JRLee.tv or visit www.FreedomChurch.tv. 770-529-6006. AROUND ACWORTH | October 2017

COMMUNITY OF FAITH BAPTIST

Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road SE, 770-529-1546 Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW 770-974-0023 Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive 770-974-4965 www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW 678- 460-3500 www.CedarcrestChurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street 770-974-3021 www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road SE 770-975-1143 www.GladeRoadBaptist.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road 770-974-9091 www.HBCGA.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, Dallas GA 30132 404-488-3667 www.HickoryHeights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road 770-917-9100 www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road SE 770-974-2951 www.IronhillBaptist.org Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW, www.KeystoneOnline.org Lost Mountain Baptist Church 5400 Old Dallas Road Powder Springs www.lmbc.us Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy. www.MorningViewBaptistChurch.org 58

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Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road 770-974-8335 New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road 770-974-7612 Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church 7147 Hiram Acworth Hwy 770-423-0955 www.PMBChurch.net Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road 770-428-5122 www.PineyGrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road SE 770-529-0509 Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw 770-428-4031 www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane NW 770-975-4595 www.SummitChurch.org Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw 928 Kennesaw Due West Road NW 678-797-0611 www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 Cobb Parkway North NW 770-975-1100 Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road 678-856-8002 www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road 770-337-0952 www.VictoryBaptist.net

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St. 770-974-8221 www.ZionHillAcworth.com

EPISCOPAL

Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road NW 770-422-9114 www.ChristChurchKennesaw.com St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road 770-590-9040 www.StTeresasAcworth.com

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 2515 Old Highway 92 770-672-6838

JUDAISM

Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth 1480 Shiloh Road NW #500 678-460-7702 www.JewishWestCobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue Old 41 Highway NW suite 220 678-264-8575 www.MyNerTamid.info

LUTHERAN

Christ Lutheran Church 176 West Sandtown Road SW Marietta 770-424-2850 www.christlutheranchurchmarietta.org Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road 770-425-6726 www.LivingHopeGA.com First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw 770-427-0325 www.FULC.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street 770-974-6552

West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy 770-222-2125 www.Westridge.com

Christ Community Church 2753 Watts Drive 770-529-2600 www.ChristCommunityCobb.org

Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw 770-425-7118 www.WesternHillsBaptist.net

Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-3558 www.HeritagePres.com

Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW 770-428-2100 www.WildwoodBaptist.org

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road NW 770-427-3545 www.KirkwoodPC.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW 770-974-4395 www.MHChurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW 770-428-7139 www.StCatherineRCC.org St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church Meets at St. Teresa’s Episcopal, 5725 Fords Road 770-485-0825 www.StClareCC.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive 770-443-0566 www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org

UNITED METHODIST

Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle 770-974-3312 www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW 770-428-0511 www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West United Methodist Church 3956 Due West Road 770-427-3835 www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road 770-428-1543 www.KennesawUMC.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2975 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw 770-421-9980 www.NBUMC.org

OTHERS

Abiding Church 1370 Lockhart Drive 678-888-1515 www.Abiding.church Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720 www.ActivationOnline.org

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street 770-905-9539 Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy, 4728 Wood Street 770-881-4862 or 678-977-0087 www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road 404-663-1828 or 770-975-8042 www.LoveCommunityChurch.com Masjid Suffah 2750 Jiles Road, Kennesaw http://www.masjidsuffah.com/

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92 770-924-9161

Mission For Life Church 2655 Cobb Parkway, Suite 105 678-401-2675 www.MissionForLife.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5055 Holt Road NW 770-974-9697

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street 678-651-9042

Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41 NW 678-574-0005 www.CobbVineyard.com

New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road 770-974-0685

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive 770-516-5733 www.DayspringChurch-Online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road NW 770-421-1643 www.EaglePointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 4192 Main Street 770-609-9062 www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-4560 www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road 678-402-6632 www.FourPointsChurch.tv

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road 770-420-9808 www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy 770-425-2525 www.NWCC.net Open Doors Church 2011 Hickory Grove Road Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road 770-928-2795 www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW 678-318-1918 RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road 678-384-5200 www.RiverStoneOnline.org

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway 770-529-6006 www.FreedomChurch.tv

Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road 770-884-1963 www.SanctuaryInHim.org

Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road 770-701-0003 www.GatewayKennesaw.org

Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, 1575 Ben King Road 770-422-9552 www.UnityOfKennesaw.org

Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive 770-974-1358

Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive NW 770-365-6723 www.HOFBC.org

Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW 770-975-1124 www.AcworthChurch.com

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road 770-974-2814 www.KelloggCreekChurchOfChrist.org

Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway 678-383-2299 www.Vintage242.com

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road 770-917-4964 www.BranchesOfChrist.com

LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road 770-422-3010 www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com

Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 www.WLMinistry.org

Victory Church 4625 Highway 92 770-794-7366 www.VictoryGA.com

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Football Schedule

2017

Football Schedule 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/28 11/4 11/11 60

@ Cincinnati Christian @ Faulkner vs. Webber Int. Univ. vs. Bethel Univ. @ Point Univ. vs. Cumberland vs. Union College (KY) @ Univ. Pikeville vs. Bluefield College @ St. Andrews Univ.

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1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 7 pm 1:30 pm 6 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

W 53-7 W 54-31 canceled W 33-0

8/31 9/9

@ Samford vs. Tennessee Tech

7 pm L 28-23 7 pm W 27-14

9/16

@ Alabama State

8 pm W 20-14

9/30

vs. N Greenville

10/7

vs. Texas Southern

7 pm

10/14 10/21

@ Liberty vs. Gardner-Webb

6 pm 7 pm

10/28

@ Presbyterian

11/4

@ Montana State

11/11

vs. Charleston Southern 3 :30 pm

11/18

vs. Monmouth

3:30 pm

2:30 pm 2 pm TBD

WellStar Kennestone Honored for Top-Level Cardiac Care WellStar Kennestone is the only hospital in the state of Georgia and the second hospital in the nation to receive the triple distinction of the Disease Specific Care Certification for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Cardiac Valve Repair/ Replacement and Congestive Heart Failure Program by The Joint Commission. All WellStar hospitals have received the Gold Seal of Approval accreditation from The Joint Commission, recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects a hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to meeting defined performance criteria. Recognition by The Joint Commission is your assurance that you can trust WellStar for the highest quality of care.

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AROUND ACWORTH DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS AUTOMOTIVE

DENTAL

Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 678-505-8907 www.FrankfurtAutomotive.com

Jones TIre Co. 770-974-4827

BEAUTY SALON & SPA Cookie Cutters 678-903-8140 www.haircutsarefun.com élon Salon 770-427-8698 www.elonsalon.com

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Patricia Hill Color Studio 770-627-4725 www.PatriciaHillColorStudio.com

Spa House, The 770-675-3859 wwwTheSpaHouse.org

Acworth Family Dentistry 770-974-8211 www.AcworthFamilyDentistry.com

Daniel Lee DMD, PC 770-974-4146 www.AcworthDental.com

Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827 www.kragorortho.com

Beacon Capital Resources 404-334-3200 www.beaconcapitalresources.com

Williams Orthodontics Woodstock: 770-592-5554 Canton: 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

Post CPAs 678-290-5100 www.postcpas.com

Omega Learning Center 46, 47 770-792-7431 www.Acworth-ga.OmegaLearning.com

Lake City Chiropractic 770-529-0566 www.LakeCityChiropractic.com

Dream Land Pet Memorial Center 678-594-0041 www.DreamLandPetCremation.com

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 678-574-5678

Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services 29 678-574-3016 www.GeorgiaFuneralCare.com

MiniMaid 7

770-656-2726 www.minimaid.com

COMPUTER SUPPORT AiOS Group 470-705-1774 www.aiosgroup.com/smb

EAC Enterprises 678-467-5382 www.EAC-Enterprises.com

COUNSELING Thrive Counseling 678-217-7529 www.thrivecounseling.com

CREDIT UNION/BANKING LGE Community Credit Union www.LGEccu.org 62

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Wikenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory 44 770-422-7299 www.WikenhoferPineRidgeFuneralHome.com HOME & GARDEN Albritton Construction 678-907-4931

Casey's Painting 678-445-9661 www.caseyspainting.com

Diaz Painting & Home Improvements 678-920-7880

OPTOMETRIST

FUNERAL SERVICES

Bay Equity Home Loans Jay White, Area Sales Manager Direct: 470-443-1839 www.jayclosesloans.com

Carpet Dry-Tech 678-368-5991 www.carpetdrytech.com

TK & Sons Plumbing 770-529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implants Inside back 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com

Joint Chiropractic, The 678-574-5959 www.thejoint.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Inside front

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TUTORING

CHIROPRACTIC

Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390 www.DrFixitPHD.com

Evergreen Grounds 770-262-2190 www.evergreengroundsinc.com

Jeffery C. Glover, LLC 404-694-0550 www.bren-abby.com

Acworth Family EyeCare 770-974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Beth Fornuto 770-846-3868 www.bethfornuto.com

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Cardiac & Thoracic Surgical Assoc. 35 404-252-9063 www.AtlantaThoracicSurgery.com Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Acworth: 678-631-4600 www.atlantagastro.com Cartersville Medical Center 800-242-5662 www.CartersvillMedical.com/green Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com Governor’s MedSpa & Concierge Medicine 678-888-5181 www.GovernorsMedicine.com Kennesaw Family Medicine 770-222-3503 www.KennesawFamilyMed.com Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Atlanta Cancer Care 770-721-3800 AtlantaCancerCare.com

Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com Northside Hospital Cherokee www.northsidecherokee.com

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Anchor Realty Partners Malinda Howe, Broker D: 404-444-0225 / O: 770-917-0322 www.anchorrealtypartners.net

Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.magnoliadreamcottage.com

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT

Towne Lake Primary Care Family Medicine 41 678-445-0819 www.TowneLakePC.com WellStar Kennestone Hospital

Debi Smith Properties C: 404-660-6652/O: 770-240-2004 www.DebiSmithProperties.com

RESTAURANT JD's Bar-B-Que 770-974-8434, www.jdsbbq.com RETAILERS/SHOPPING Flag Company, The 770-974-0507 www.flagco.com

Georgia Zombiefest www.georgiazombiefest.com

History & Southern Charm Tour www.brookwoodchristian.com

Celebration Village 800-762-1194, www.CVillage.com

Kennesaw State University Football

North Cobb Christian School Eagles

North Cobb Warriors

DayBreak Village 770-790-7008 www.daybreakvillage.com

Allatoona High Bucaneers

North Paulding High Wolfpack

Reinhardt University Football

Taste of Acworth

SENIOR LIVING/SERVICES

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Helping Hearts Homecare 404-963-9472 www.HelpingHeartsATL.com TRAVEL Wunderbar Travel 678-753-5393 www.wunderbartravel.com

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