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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover

Lake Pointe Wellness Center, Dr. Deb Schreibman

October 2018

Photo by Beth Fornuto

In Every Issue

Features 15 Depot Park

Construction is underway on downtown park that will include a history center housed in a replica of Acworth’s original train depot, a landscaped pedestrian plaza and the Acworth clock.

16 Covering the Bases

Photos from the annual fundraiser for Horizon Field, which is used for programs that allow children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports.

24 Taste of Acworth is Oct. 13

Stop by more than 150 booths lining Main Street for a taste of what the city has to offer.

30 Allatoona Book Festival

Festival’s third year will focus on children’s authors and illustrators, and add children’s activities.

Contributors

4 Around Acworth

Tommy Allegood

12 Birthdays and Celebrations

Ryan Blythe

Jennifer Bonn

26 Community News

15, 24, 30 Carla Caldwell

42 School News 46 Rob’s Rescues 50 Cobb Photographic Society 54 Senior Activities 56 Calendar

Wayne Dennard

Tiffany Hughes

Dan Jape

Rob Macmillan

59 Organizations and Clubs

Christa Nelms

60 Church Listings

Andrew Payne

62 Directory of Advertisers

Jay White

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AROUND ACWORTH The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Acworth

From the Editor As I was working on pages for this month’s issue, I again thought about how much I love Acworth. There always are fun events taking place. In October, there are many outdoor events, and the weather typically is wonderful. Stroll through downtown and check out the Scarecrow Parade. The theme this year is “Showcase You.” The city encouraged businesses, schools, nonprofit groups and residents to build a scarecrow that spotlights who they are. The city charged $10 to participate, which covered basic materials. Every year, the scarecrows are something to see. Drop by Acworth Farmers Market on Fridays through Oct. 26. The market offers Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, plants, baked goods and plenty of good conversation with vendors. The market is in the Acworth First Baptist parking lot, on the north end of Main Street. One of Acworth’s biggest events takes place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13, when Acworth Business Association hosts Taste of Acworth. The event will include more than 150 booths representing restaurants, other businesses and nonprofit organizations. More than 18,000 people are expected to attend. Food samples are $1 to $4. A kids zone offers inflatables and games. Drop by for a taste of what the city has to offer.

If you have children, drop by JamBOOree, 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Logan Farm Park expansion. The event offers carnival-style games for a small fee, and costume contests with awards of candy and prizes. Children also will enjoy the free petting zoo and hayrides. Speaking of Halloween, for the second year, the Acworth Police Department will host its Cop-a-Treat event, to provide a safe place for trick-or-treating. Families are invited to drop by the department from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Children can meet officers and view family-friendly Halloween decorations. And, on Oct. 27, take in the third annual Allatoona Book Festival at Roberts School Community and Education Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., then head over to Main Street from 4 to 9 p.m. for a Halloween-themed car show hosted by Lake City Cruisers, in partnership with the city of Acworth and downtown merchants. No matter where you decide to go in Acworth, you’ll find it’s the people that make it a special place to be. I hope to see you around town.

Carla Caldwell Carla Caldwell is editor of Around Acworth. Send your comments or questions to Carla@ AroundaboutMagazines.com

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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

t's fall, y’all! The changing leaves and cooler air remind us that the holiday season is quickly approaching. In Acworth, this is one of our busiest times of year and something we always look forward to. We have a calendar full of opportunities for you and your family to get outside and make the most of this beautiful weather. October starts with a bang with the annual Scarecrow Parade on Main Street in our Historic Downtown District. Entries are submitted from local schools, businesses, organizations and even Acworth residents. 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.” Each scarecrow will promote the business, organization or school that created it. Scarecrows are on display through Nov. 2. We love the festive atmosphere this event creates in our downtown! There is no better time than fall to be outside enjoying family, friends and delicious food. That’s why we always look forward to hosting Taste of Acworth each year in October. This year’s event is Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street. There will be 150 booths representing what local restaurants and businesses do best. In addition, there will be an entertainment stage, live music, inflatables and a kid’s zone. Admission is free and food samples can be purchased from $1 to $4. Parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids and join in the fun!

Of course, trick-or-treating is everyone’s favorite thing to do in October and we have you covered when you visit Acworth. On Oct. 27, the city hosts the annual Halloween JamBOOree at the Logan Farm Park expansion. The event takes place from 3-7 p.m. and includes costume contests throughout the afternoon. For a minimal charge, each child can participate in many different carnival-type games and activities where they can win candy and prizes. Families also will enjoy a free hayride and petting zoo. The Halloween fun doesn’t stop there! After the JamBOOree, make your way over to Main Street for the Halloween-themed Classic Car Cruise in Historic Downtown. The event will be held from 4- 9 p.m. The event is free to the public. Attendees will enjoy seeing cars from days gone by, as well as some of today’s more exotic cars. Visit www.acworthparksandrec.org for more information on these events. Don’t forget that when it comes to Halloween trick-ortreating, it is up to each neighborhood’s discretion as to what night festivities take place. The city does not designate a specific night for trick-or-treating. Have fun and stay safe! For more information on these projects, events, and programs, 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. He is a Community Builder who is purposed to Make it Count!

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The Dangers of Taking Others’ Medications BY WAYNE DENNARD

It has been a long, hot summer, and I know that our department is looking forward to a respite from the humidity that has plagued us for the past few months. We were very busy with a number of special events this summer, including the 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks, Shoot for the Horizon and, of course, Covering the Bases. We were grateful that our community came together, once again, to help raise tens of thousands of dollars for Horizon Field and the Horizon League. That support helps to ensure that athletes with special needs are able to continue to benefit from the programs offered. While our community outreach will not slow down this fall, at least the weather should be a little cooler! Last year, the Acworth Police Department had our first annual Cop-a-Treat event. Families from the entire community came out to trick-or-treat at the police department, and to view our awesome, family-friendly Halloween décor. We are so excited to announce that we will open our doors again this year. We can’t wait to see your children dressed in their spooky best! This is a great opportunity for kids to meet our officers and to trick-or-treat in a safe and secure environment. This year’s event will take place 3-5 p.m. October 31. I feel blessed that we live in a community that has so much to celebrate, and while I enjoy sharing information about fun events, it is important to remember that we still have some issues to work on. Lately, we have seen an increase in the abuse of pharmaceutical opiates and heroin. One of the gateways to this type of drug 10

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abuse occurs when teens take a parent’s or grandparent’s medication and share it with their friends. Sometimes, groups of teens will pour a number of different medications into a bowl and take multiple medications without even knowing what they are taking. This is incredibly dangerous. Interactions between different medications can be fatal or cause serious illness very quickly. Please do not be afraid to speak to your children about the dangers of taking medication that is prescribed to someone else. Even if you do not suspect that your child would do something like that, they should be aware of the dangers that they possibly could be exposed to at parties with their friends. Children must know that they can talk to their parents about anything. If they do not hear it from their parents, you can be sure that they will hear it from their friends, and their friends might not share the message parents would want their children to hear.

Also, be sure to lock your medication away from places where children can find and access it. Sometimes, limiting access to medication is the easiest way to prevent abuse. Instead of leaving old medication in your home, drop it off at the Acworth Police Department for safe disposal, with no questions asked. The most important thing that any of us can do to protect ourselves, our families, and our community, is to be aware of the dangers that are out there. Once we know the danger, we can take steps to protect ourselves. If you suspect that someone in your family is abusing prescription medication, or if someone is stealing yours, reporting it may save their life.

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The Depot was designed by Ron Huffman with Amec Foster Wheeler.

Work Begins on Depot Park History Center BY CARLA CALDWELL

Work is underway on Acworth’s much anticipated Depot Park at the corner of Main and Lemon streets in Historic Downtown Acworth. The park is slated for completion in early 2019. The project includes construction of a 1,000-square-foot replica of Acworth’s original train depot, which will house a history center; a landscaped pedestrian plaza with seating; and the Acworth clock. The clock was removed from Main Street when construction started in fall 2017 on the city’s major downtown redevelopment project. Depot Park, which is part of the redevelopment project, is budgeted at $850,000 and will be funded through bonds issued by the Downtown Development Authority. Two-thirds of the depot building will house the history center, which will feature an electronic kiosk that displays professionally produced videos and oral histories conducted with longtime residents, and scrolling historic photos and storyboards that tell Acworth’s history, according to James D. Albright, director of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department. The other third of the depot building will offer exterior-facing public restrooms to serve the downtown area. The center will be located next to Acworth’s beloved red caboose. A groundbreaking for Depot Park was held in September. The event was hosted by the city of Acworth, the Downtown Development Authority and Save Acworth History Foundation.

The foundation has worked to raise money for production of the oral history interviews, and to collect digital images of historic significance to place in the center. Tom Scott, professor emeritus of history at Kennesaw State University, donated his time to conduct the oral histories, but the videography costs $350 per interview. Other downtown redevelopment projects under construction include a 46,000-square-foot community center, at the corner of Logan Road and Cherokee Street, which is slated for completion in spring 2019; a pedestrian railroad overpass; a two-way boulevard to connect Lemon Street at the railroad tracks to the Logan Park expansion; a roundabout at the intersection of Lemon, School and Cherokee streets; and the addition of downtown parking and wayfinding signage. The $11.5 million community center will include banquet space for 350, including a catering kitchen, two full basketball courts with a retractable divider, a raised indoor walking track, two multi-purpose rooms, group exercise space, recreation offices and parking to support the facility. Money to build the center will come from the 2016 Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), Cobb County and the city of Acworth. Another redevelopment project, Art House, opened in December 2017. It is home to nonprofit Acworth Arts Alliance. The center hosts exhibits and offers classes taught by local artists for children and adults. For more information about the redevelopment project, go to http://acworth.org/downtown. AROUND ACWORTH | October 2018

PHOTOS BY BETH FORNUTO PHOTOGRAPHY, WWW.BETHFORNUTO.COM.

The 11th annual Covering the Bases to benefit Horizon Field was held Sept. 14. Covering the Bases is sponsored by Acworth Police Department to raise awareness about the field and money to maintain it. Horizon Field has a synthetic surface and is used for programs that allow children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports. Overall, the department has raised more than $300,000. All proceeds go directly to the field, which is located within the Acworth Sports Complex at 4000 S. Main St., Acworth. The fundraiser in September was attended by Horizon athletes, coaches and volunteers; and featured performances by Barber Middle School's 8th Grade Pops Band and Impact Atlanta dancers. For more information about Covering the Bases and Horizon Field, go to http://coveringthebases.org. - Carla Caldwell

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Don’t Miss Taste of Acworth BY DAVE MCCLANAHAN

UPCOMING EVENTS Oct. 9, 23

Morning Jolt: 7:30-9 a.m. American Legion Post 304 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on exchanging referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided.

Oct. 11

Alive After Five: 5:30-7:30 p.m. J.D.’s Bar-B-Que 4424 S. Main St. Acworth

Oct. 13

Taste of Acworth: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Main Street, Acworth

Oct. 18

Women’s Business Network: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Logan Park Farm House 4756 Logan Road, Acworth

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Break out the sweaters. It’s fall in Acworth! Fall is my favorite time of year in our fair city. Families are enjoying pumpkin patches, changing leaves, our great restaurants and parks, and a downtown Acworth that is more beautiful than ever. And let’s not forget, fall is the time for Acworth’s biggest event of the year: The Superior Plumbing Taste of Acworth! If you have not already done so, circle Oct. 13 on your calendar. Taste of Acworth could bring more than 20,000 people through downtown Acworth to enjoy great food and fantastic entertainment, and to mingle with more than 150 of our top businesses. You can even keep tabs on that big college football game streaming live in one of our rest areas. This is a day you don’t want to miss! Taste of Acworth is one of several events hosted each year by the Acworth Business Association to add value to our community and local businesses. The Acworth business community is one of the most vibrant in the area, and there is a wealth of opportunity if you are a business owner or professional serving the Acworth area. If you are interested in your business or nonprofit having a presence at Taste of Acworth, go to Acworthbusiness.org to learn more. As a local professional who has participated in Taste of Acworth for several years, I can say this is one place in Acworth you want your business to be.

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The guest speaker at our monthly luncheon Oct. 4 was Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner of Georgia’s Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office. We also have our monthly business events, including two Morning Jolt referral events Oct. 9 and 23 at the American Legion post on Main Street, our Alive After Five event Oct. 11 at J.D.’s Bar-B-Que, and our Women’s Business Network lunch Oct. 18.

A Season of Community

Nov. 13, 27

Autumn is a time to come together as a community and enjoy our beautiful city. Whether it’s Taste of Acworth, another ABA event, or one of Acworth’s many haunts and hangouts; when you participate in all our city has to offer, we enrich our lives and make Acworth even better. The ultimate community to live, work and play is right outside our front doors!

American Legion Post 304 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on exchanging referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided.

Join us, participate, give back. You will find a diverse community overflowing with goodwill and interested in our mutual success. There is no better time of year to start than right now! To learn more about ABA, or to join, go to AcworthBusiness.org/join.

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Omega actively partners with 16 area schools. The staff provides breakfasts for elementary teachers, attends fall festivals and spring flings, and judges science fairs and spelling bees. In the middle schools, Omega faculty members volunteer in educational programs such as Junior Achievement and various fundraisers. At the high school level, Omega sponsors sports teams and clubs.

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Omega’s programs are AdvancED accredited. AdvancED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization created through a 2006 merger of the Pre-K-12 divisions of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)—and expanded through the addition of the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) in 2012. AdvancED is the world’s largest education community, engaging 32,000 public and private schools, 4 million educators, and 20 million students across the United States and 70 other countries, Omega says. Omega Learning is committed to complying with all AdvancED evaluation standards that ensure educational quality.

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Omega Learning® Center in Acworth features Omega Private Academy®, an AdvancED accredited K-12 private school. Omega understands that not every child learns in the same way. Classrooms have a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Flexible and customized academic plans are ideal for remediation and accelerated growth. The program offers a college preparatory curriculum and yearly standardized testing.

Proven Results

Upon program completion, a postassessment and parent conference are scheduled. Omega guarantees a one-year academic year increase in each student’s program emphasis (comprehension or calculation) after completing a recommended, individually tailored program. If such improvement is not achieved, students receive 15 hours of free tutoring. Omega students’ average academic growth soars 2.2 years after completing the company’s 95-hour program, the company says.

One of the AdvancED accredited educational services offered by Omega Learning® is the well-respected private school, Omega Private Academy®, a rewarding alternative to a traditional public or private school. In the small group classroom Omega teachers customize each student’s curriculum to meet their academic needs.

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Bridging the Gap to Buying a New Home The bridge loan eliminates this fear. It allows a current homeowner to access their equity, then shop for their new The past few weeks I sat in my office and watched home with peace of mind. Once a homeowner finds their the new pedestrian bridge begin to take shape here in new home, and are under contract without a contingency downtown Acworth. All the changes have to sale the old home, they list the home me super excited for the future of our In its simplest form, for sale. Some wait until after closing on city. A lot of great things are coming. new home to list. a bridge loan allows their The pedestrian bridge got me thinking Mortgage payments typically are about a loan product that was very not due for 45 days after closing, a homeowner to popular prior to the economic downturn therefore listing and selling within 45 access equity in 10 years ago. The product is a bridge loan. days prevents making two mortgage In its simplest form, a bridge loan payments in most cases. Once the old their home before allows a homeowner to access equity in is sold, the bridge loan is paid they sell their home. home their home before they sell their home. in full. There are two reasons these loans lost If you are on the fence to buy a new popularity. The first was lack of equity. As home values home and afraid you won’t find a house before your home declined, so did equity. Therefore, there was not a lot of sells, find out if a bridge loan is right for you. Also, ask equity to access. The second was inventory, as it was high. about guaranteed earnest money programs. There were plenty of homes to choose from and listing and buying were popular. Jay White lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and three In today’s market, inventory is not terrible, but it is not boys, Sterling, Dante and Enzo. Jay was named to Mortgage Executive magazine’s 2016 list of “Top 1 Percent Mortgage where most want to see it. Many are afraid to list their Originators in America.” Jay was president of Acworth Business home because, if it sells quickly, they might not have a place Association in 2014 and 2015. to buy. BY JAY WHITE

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Crowds pack Main Street during a previous Taste of Acworth event.

Taste of Acworth BY CARLA CALDWELL

When: Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Main Street, historic downtown Acworth.

What: 150 booths hosted by area

restaurants, other businesses and organizations; entertainment stage and kids zone.

Admission: Free. Food samples are $1 to $4.

Benefits: Area schools and

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More than 18,000 people are expected to attend the 14th annual Superior Plumbing Taste of Acworth event Oct. 13 in historic downtown Acworth. Festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street. The event is hosted by Acworth Business Association, working with the city of Acworth. It is the business organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest event each year. Proceeds benefit area schools and charities. Main Street will be lined with 150 booths hosted by restaurants, other businesses and organizations. More than 30 restaurants are expected to participate. Food samples are $1 to $4. Two entertainment stages will feature performances by local dance students, music and a dog show. A large kids zone will feature inflatables, a quad bungee and challenging games. Parking is available throughout the area. The presenting sponsor is Superior Plumbing. Sponsors include Around Acworth magazine, Bay Equity Home Loans and Holbrook Acworth. For more information about the event, contact Jonathan Jenkins with JRM Management Services at 770-423-1330, or go to acworthbusiness.org and click on the calendar tab. The website includes sponsorship and vendor information.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Speaker Series to Feature Coordinator of Acworth Ghost Tours

Acworth’s city clerk joins members of the Liberty Hill DAR Chapter and prospective C.A.R. members to ring bells Sept. 17 at City Hall to celebrate the Sept. 17, 1787 drafting of the Constitution.

The Save Acworth History Foundation Speaker Series will feature Jim Magus Saltarella Oct. 9. Saltarella is author of the 2017 book “Acworth; Heritage History Hauntings,” and coordinator and presenter of Acworth Ghost Tours in historic downtown Acworth that debuted in October 2017. He will discuss Acworth ghost stories and historical accounts. Saltarella worked his way through college performing magic shows. He is a magician, musician, historian, and author of two dozen books, including the awardwinning history book “Magical Heroes; the Lives and Legends of Great African American Magicians.” After 28 years in the banking industry, Saltarella joined his wife, Melania, in her Cobb County real estate business. He has lectured throughout the country on historical topics, stage magic and real estate.

City Presents Constitution Week Proclamation to DAR Chapter

Grannis Selected Juvenile Court Judge

The city of Acworth presented a proclamation in September to the Liberty Hill Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and local C.A.R. (Children of the American Revolution) prospective members as part of a celebration of Constitution Week. The Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787 by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. It established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. Mayor Tommy Allegood and the city’s board of alderman proclaimed Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week, and urged residents to study the document and reflect on the rights and responsibilities the Constitution provides for all citizens of the United States.

Judge Wayne E. Grannis is hearing cases in Cobb County Juvenile Court. He was sworn in Aug. 23. “I am honored to have been selected as the new Juvenile Court judge in Cobb County,” Grannis said. “I want to thank the Superior Court Judges for their confidence in me, and for allowing me this opportunity to serve the children and families of Cobb County in this new Judge Wayne E. Grannis role.” Cobb District Attorney Vic Reynolds paid tribute to Grannis during the ceremony. “Grannis is a good man. Being a good judge doesn’t automatically mean you’re a good man, but being a good man goes a long way in making you a good judge.” Reynolds said. “In the political world, and certainly in the arena of political appointments, rarely do we look back and say that appointment was spot on. But today I believe everyone can agree, this appointment was the right one.” Grannis earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from University of Georgia, and his law degree from Georgia State University. He has 24 years of experience in the juvenile court system, starting as a probation officer, and later, as a child advocate attorney representing abused and neglected children.

Members of Liberty Hill Chapter DAR and C.A.R. prospective members with a Constitution Week proclamation presented by the city of Acworth. 26

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From left: Larry Cook, Flotilla 22 Vice Flotilla Commander; Robert George, RBS Lighthouse Award recipient, and Luis Cribiero, Flotilla 22 Commander. Photo by Rick Tomlin, USCG Auxiliary.

Performance Achievement Award Lake Allatoona U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member Robert George was honored in September for outstanding performance achievement in the District Seven Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) program. George was one of the first 36 Auxiliary members nationally to receive the Lighthouse Award. The award recognizes members trained and certified as Program Visitors for completing 1,000 or more visits to RBS partners. A partner is a marina, marine dealer or other business interested in promoting recreational boating safety to its customers. Program Visitors provide boating safety literature, safety alerts, recall notices and information to partners for the benefit of boaters and paddle craft operators. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and its Program Visitors are the volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard, which tasks the Auxiliary with promoting recreational boating safety through its partner visitation program, public education courses and vessel safety checks and other programs. For more information, visit www.cgaux.org to learn more about our maritime safety and Auxiliary.

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Halloween-themed Classic Car Cruise The Lake City Cruisers will partner with the city of Acworth and downtown merchants to host a Halloween-themed Classic Car Cruise to benefit Horizon Field. The event takes place 4-9 p.m. Oct. 27 on Main Street in downtown Acworth. Admission is free. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. For more information, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Community Diaper Day to Aid Families

Ninth Annual Shoot for the Horizon Competition Acworth Police Department recently held its ninth annual Shoot for the Horizon competition, which raises funding to support the Horizon Field and League. This year’s event raised more than $5,000, which will help maintain and resurface the field, as well as supply uniforms and supplies for the athletes. More than 10 years ago, Acworth Police Department was inspired to raise money to create a place where athletes with special needs could enjoy participating in team sports and their families would be able to watch and cheer for them. Horizon Field is the only field in Cobb County designed specifically for athletes with physical and developmental disabilities, and is funded entirely by donations to the Special Needs Development Group, Inc., a 501c3 charitable organization. Personnel from multiple local agencies participated in the competition along with representatives from state and federal levels. This year’s event was held at Paulding County’s Public Safety Training Center. There were three competitive shooting elements in the competition that involve precision, time, and a single elimination event for Top Gun prize. This year’s Top Gun Winner is Chief Mark Wallace from Floyd County Police Department. Prizes were donated by local businesses and national distributors, and included four handguns as well as hundreds of pieces of gear and apparel. Chick-Fil-A of Brookstone provided lunch for competitors, their families and volunteers. This year’s Shoot for the Horizon event was the department’s most successful to date. Plans are underway for next year’s event in August 2019. For more information, or to donate to the Horizon League, go to www.shootforthehorizon.com.

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The 10th annual Cobb Diaper Day is Oct. 29. The community-wide event collects diapers for families in need. Diapers will be collected at 5 p.m. at Glover Park on Marietta Square. The following agencies and organizations will receive diapers for distribution - Center for Family Resources, liveSAFE Resources, MUST Ministries, Ser Familia, Simple Needs GA and Sweetwater Mission. The Cobb Diaper Day Committee is headed by Barbara Hickey, founder of the Etiquette School of Atlanta. The committee asks that the business community, nonprofit groups and other organizations collect diapers. Cobb residents also are encouraged to donate. Low-income families often must choose between food and diapers, the committee said in a prepared statement. Within the last 10 years, more than one-half million diapers have been donated to assist low-income families, the committee said. Donations also are accepted online at www.cobbdiaperday.com. For more information about the event, email cobboperationwarmth@gmail.com or visit www.cobbdiaperday.com.

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Books illustrated by keynote speaker Michael P. White.

Allatoona Book Festival • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 • Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth • Free and open to the public • More info: 770-672-0294 or AcworthCulturalArtsCenter.org

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BY CARLA CALDWELL

Children’s book authors and illustrators are the focus of the third annual Allatoona Book Festival, sponsored by Acworth Cultural Arts Center. The event will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. “Budding children’s authors and illustrators will find a wealth of networking resources at the festival,” said Darlene Knight, owner of Dogwood Terrace. Knight is co-chairing the event with Jeri Hadaway. The keynote speaker is illustrator Michael P. White, whose work includes “The Library Dragon,” “The Secret of Old Zeb” and “Harriet's Horrible Hair Day.” A panel of children’s book authors will be moderated by R. Gregory Christie, an author and illustrator, and winner of a Golden Kite Award for picture book text. Books by participating authors will be available for purchase. The festival also will provide activities for children, including stories, music and games. The festival includes an introduction to the new regional library, with an emphasis on children’s spaces. Presenters are County Commissioner Bob Weatherford and Jonathan McKeown with the Cobb County Public Library System. The 25,000-square-foot regional library is under construction at the intersection of Old 41 Highway and Blue Springs Road, across from North Cobb High School. The library is scheduled to open in 2019. The facility will be a consolidation of the Acworth and Kennesaw public libraries. Both libraries were constructed in the mid-1960s. The new library will cost an estimated $8.6 million, which will be covered by money generated from a Special Local Option Sales Tax. Book festival sponsors include: Acworth Cultural Arts Center, Cobb County Public Library System’s Acworth and Kennesaw branches, Around Acworth magazine, Dogwood Terrace Restaurant and Kerry’s Print Shop. The event is free and open to the public. Box lunches will be available for purchase. For more information, go to AcworthCulturalArtsCenter.org or call 770-672-0294.

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LOOK WHO’S GROWIN

Lake Pointe Wellness Center is expanding services in

DR. DEB SCHREIBMAN Professional Background Public speaker Award-winning entrepreneur Best-selling author Functional medicine practitioner Wellness coach Chiropractor Healer

new and exciting chapter is beginning for Dr. Deb Schreibman, founder of Lake Pointe Wellness Center in Acworth. In just a few months, Dr. Deb’s practice will move to a new building that’s twice the size of her current facility, allowing her to offer more opportunities for people who want to be in good health. For her 15-year-old practice, this represents a new look and a new approach, with a strong focus on preventive health care. “I want to make that breakthrough with people so they understand that their health is an investment, not an expense. You get what you put in … it’s never too late … very few times is it too late,” Schreibman said. “A lot of people spend money on houses, their cars and 401(k)s. They think of these as their investments, but, without your health, all the money in the world doesn’t matter. The greatest investment is your health … but it’s the smallest investment they make until they get in trouble.”

A New Approach

The expansion will help fuel a philosophy that emphasizes a lifetime of good health and wellness, with a concierge approach that includes traditional and alternative care. “We’re a center that addresses everything. We want to be our patients’ doctor for life, not just when you are hurting.”

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Rendering of new building

In addition to a holistic and natural approach to good health, the practice will offer medical services performed by a specialized medical doctor. “There’s a time and a place for traditional medicine, and when someone needs it, we want to be able to offer it. We are reversing the effects of Type 2 diabetes and thyroid issues. Every day. But we also work with a large number of medical specialists, referring patients back and forth. Now, we will be able to bring those specialists all under one roof.” Currently, the office is open six days a week, but that isn’t enough for Dr. Deb. Current patients access webinars (aka DrDebinars) 24/7 for support, knowledge and encouragement. Patients from across the state interact with the practice directly through virtual classes and video chats.

A New Home

The new location (3450 Acworth Due West Road) should be ready for occupancy in December. The 4,800-square-foot facility is only a few miles away from the current home on Cobb Parkway, just north of Lake Acworth Drive. Many of the same services patients currently enjoy will be offered at the new center, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, products for painfree living, weight loss, personalized wellness

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n a new, larger home. programs and coaching. Expansion plans include even more comprehensive options on cooking, juicing, nutrition and exercise classes, grocery shopping tours to demonstrate healthy food selections, and classes on essential oils and gardening. Everything you need to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. “We will still keep that small office feel,” Schreibman said. “I will be present and make sure everyone knows who I am and that I’m always here for them. Our patients aren’t just a number. I like to know about people’s families and kids, learn who they are. We’ve lost that in this society, but not here.”

A Broader Reach

Schreibman’s holistic approach to health, and her belief in taking steps to prevent poor health, has a large and supportive audience. Her book, “Your Journey to Wellness: Creating Ease Through Preventive Care,” is an international bestseller. She frequently is asked to speak on wellness topics, most

recently at the Harvard Club of Boston, as well as the NASDAQ stock exchange in New York City, and at the Harvard Faculty Club, where she received awards for being a wellness leader. A sought-after speaker, she regularly shares a stage with celebrities and advocates like Suzanne Somers and Caitlyn Jenner. Stops on Schreibman’s public speaking and media tour also have included The Coca-Cola Co., and she’s been a guest on morning shows on ABC, CBS and NBC, in major metropolitan cities across the country. Schreibman also speaks locally three or four times a month. Check the website or call the office for a schedule. “Our country has a health care crisis; people are looking for different options. Health care is unaffordable, medicines are so expensive, and side effects are worse than the disease they treat. People are getting smart and looking for different options,” she said. “We offer a healthier option for everybody. People need guidance, structure and support, and that’s what we offer. I see people reverse their sicknesses and experience healing everyday. Education is key! That’s what drives me to speak, both across the country and here in my community.”

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Building Atlanta Icons While you certainly are not old, you also are not one of the teenagers we teach. How has having more life When you drive across metro Atlanta, chances experience helped you in your career? Has it been a are good that recent construction you see has factor in the supervisory positions you’ve held? been touched by Reggie Wilson. One of the most I think my experience has been a factor in doing successful graduates in Georgia Trade School history, the jobs I’ve done so well. Most of it, though, has he has worked on the Battery Atlanta, SunTrust Park, been things my father taught me. For example, Atlantic Station, Fox Bros., Alpharetta Bandstand, squaring and leveling were shown to us in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Manuel’s Tavern school. I already knew how to do that. When I finally and Kennesaw State and Oglethorpe universities, just went out into the field, I do believe I had a bit of an to name a few. advantage over some of the younger guys. However, Over the long Labor Day weekend, his schedule it may also have been because of how I was raised, slowed down enough for him to tell his story. The and my mindset. I take much pride in my work. No 34-year-old Warner Robins native initially planned matter what I was doing, I would always make sure an Air Force career, but a series of events altered his it was done right, and with passion. plans. That turned out to be a blessing for one of the Reggie Wilson during I don’t think my age and experience were much of fastest growing skylines in the Sun Belt. construction of SunTrust Park. a factor in the supervisory positions I’ve held. I think it was more that I’ve always been the one to take You attended college for engineering. Why did you decide on anything that was thrown my way. I’ve worked for quite a few welding was what you wanted to do for a career? different companies. For some, even if the jobs weren’t going as After a while, I decided that it wasn’t for me to become an planned, I’ve always stuck with, and did, what I had to do. electrical engineer. So, I began looking around at other schools and The Battery/SunTrust has changed Cobb County forever, and trades that piqued my interest. I knew there had to be something really become the model development for Major League that I could not only make a living doing, but wholeheartedly enjoy. Baseball. How much pride do you have knowing you can tell your Some of the things I had been leaning toward included auto friends and family about the work you completed there? body fabrication, automotive mechanical and welding. Everything It was a tremendous honor for me to have been able to work on geared toward vehicles. After a heap of research on different a project of that magnitude. To know that hundreds of thousands programs and jobs, I decided welding could be the direction I of people will see that swells my heart. I remember talking to my wanted to go in. I learned that there are so many different things I parents and friends about it during the development. But, one of my could do with welding, not just for a job. happiest moments was when my wife received tickets to one of the BY RYAN BLYTHE

games. Our son was with us, and I’d taken them down to the Kids Zone near the mezzanine I worked on. I pointed out and showed them exactly where I was. During the development, they could only go based off my description. But the look on their faces when I showed them where I worked brought me pure joy.

What’s the biggest advice you would give an aspiring welder? Don’t think you’re going to be welding all day when you first get out into the field. Let your mistakes be your building blocks, and never think that any job is beneath you. You may have to do a lot of grunt work. But all that work will prepare for those managerial positions. Oh, yeah, and as cocky as we ironworkers are, stay humble. If you changed something right now about your path, maybe something in your career, what would it be? One of the things that I would change is that I would have started sooner. I see a lot of these 20-something guys, and I’m like, ‘I’m jealous.’ On another note, what I would change right now is that I’d focus more attention on TIG welding. Although I can TIG weld, I tend to put more pressure on myself to do better and be better. And, being a better TIG welder will land me right where I want to be in life.

Reggie Wilson works on a gazebo atop a downtown Atlanta building. 34

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Halloween JamBOOree BY CARLA CALDWELL

JamBOOree, the city of Acworth’s annual Halloween party for families, will be held Oct. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Logan Farm Park expansion. The event takes place on the large field in front of the new playground. For a small fee, children can participate in carnival-style games and activities. Candy and prizes will be awarded. Costume contests will be broken into age groups and will take place throughout the event. Other fun activities include a free hayride and petting zoo. Parking is available at Logan Farm Park near the administrative office and main entrances, at Rosenwald School and at the corner of Taylor Street and Southside Drive. For more information, contact Michelle Berryman at mberryman@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234.

Children dressed as Dr. Seuss characters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles enjoy a previous JamBOOree at Logan Farm Park.

Healthy Halloween Treats BY TIFFANY HUGHES

Halloween is one big candy-fest. We know it, our kids know it, yet the food rules usually fly out the window on Oct. 31. We might not like a whole evening of unbridled candy acquisition and consumption, but there actually is something we can do about it. Pace yourself. No wait, that should be make the kids pace themselves. Wink, wink. The key to avoid eating too much sugar is to temper it with fiber and protein. Popcorn is a great source of fiber and a healthy accompaniment to all that candy. And it’s easy to make your own. Simply put ¼ cup canola oil, 1 tablespoon salt and 3 tablespoons yogurt butter (found in tubs) in a large pot, then top with ½ cup popcorn kernels. Cover and cook on high. As the butter begins to melt, shake the pan with the lid still on to disperse the ingredients. Shake several more times during cooking. Be certain to turn the heat off when more than one or two seconds passes between each “pop.” Allow to cool, then mix with dry-roasted peanuts, pretzels and your favorite chocolate candy. The fiber in the popcorn and the protein in the nuts will fill you up, and the sweetness of the candy provides a nice contrast to the saltiness of the nuts, pretzels and popcorn. (NOTE: If you’d like to make this without candy, simply add dried fruit, such as raisins, dried cranberries or even dates). 36

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Another way to spread out the candy is to use it as a topping for frozen yogurt. It’s not as hard to make yourself as you might think. The secret is to use frozen fruit and a food processor. Pour 1 cup frozen fruit (berries, peaches, bananas, etc.) into your food processor, along with 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice and 2 tablespoons sugar. Turn on the food processor and let it run until the mixture begins to thicken. When the mixture is well-blended, you can eat it right away and top with some of the Halloween candy. It can also be turned into parfaits by layering the frozen yogurt with vanilla yogurt and chocolate candy. If you have leftover yogurt, put in an airtight container and keep in the freezer so you can snack another day! While you might not like your kids eating a ton of candy on Halloween night, the point to remember is that they had a blast getting it. So sneak in a little protein and let them enjoy themselves. And you, too, for that matter. Happy Halloween! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident and is volunteer coordinator/scheduler for the Booth Western Art Museum. She enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. You can contact her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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Beer and Wine Fest Coming in November The annual Acworth Beer and Wine Fest takes place 1-5 p.m. Nov. 3 on Senator Russell Avenue in historic downtown Acworth. The event is open only to those age 21 and older. The festival will include more than 100 craft beers, more than 25 wines and live music. Registration is required, and a limited number of tickets are available. Registration includes a souvenir cup, all beer samples and entertainment. The first 500 tickets sold are $25, then $35 in advance, $40 after Oct. 25, and $50 day of the event. Register at www. acworthcraftbeerfest.com. - Carla Caldwell

Things to know if you go: • No children or pets are allowed

• No outside food or

beverages are allowed

• Food is available, but not

covered in registration fee

• Pretzel necklaces are OK • Event takes place rain or shine

• No refunds • Designated-driver tickets are $15 at the gate

• Free bottled water is available

• The festival stops serving

beer and wine at 4:45 p.m.

Proper Protection Can Save Your Hearing BY DR. CHRISTA NELMS

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the leading causes of permanent hearing loss, but it is 100 percent preventable if you take the correct measures. Ten million of the 40 million individuals who have hearing loss have been diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss, according to the American Speech and Hearing Association. When an individual is exposed to a noise, as loud as a lawn mower, for more than 8 hours at a time, permanent damage most likely has occurred. The louder the noise, the less exposure time is needed to cause hearing loss. There are two primary types of hazardous noises: occupational noise, meaning factory or mechanical work, and recreational noise, like lawn equipment, loud music, power tools, firearms, motorcycles, etc. Unfortunately, there are unexpected noises that are difficult to predict, such as a loud explosion, or even a child’s toy. Studies have shown some children’s toys can emit sounds up to 120 dBA, which equates to the level of a jackhammer. Once the ear has been exposed to these sounds longer than the recommended exposure time, the tiny hair cells in the inner ear become damaged, and are unable to recover. This has an effect not only on one’s ability to hear sounds, but also on the ability to understand speech. NIHL also may present as a temporary threshold shift (TTS) after exposure to excessive 38

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levels of noise. A TTS is a hearing loss that will recover over time, after exposure to the noise has ended. Research has shown that repeated TTS eventually leads to a permanent threshold shift. We live in a noisy world that does not seem to be getting any quieter. It is up to you to be aware of the noises around you and protect your ears. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides several strategies to help prevent noise induced hearing loss. • Become educated on the noise levels around you and the effect they can have on your hearing. There are even smartphone apps to help you measure environmental noise levels. • Use hearing protection and limit sound exposure time. You always can increase the distance between yourself and hazardous noise, which reduces the intensity of damaging sound delivered to your ears. • Remember to protect those who are young, and inform family and friends of the dangers. • Have your hearing tested annually by a doctor of audiology.

Christa Nelms, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2000.

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10th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase BY CARLA CALDWELL

Registration is open for the 10th annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk. The event takes place Nov. 17. The Thanksgiving season tradition helps stock area food pantries for the holidays, and benefits the Tackle Hunger Program. The event is hosted by the city of Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department.

All participants must bring a nonperishable food item on race day to receive a race number and Acworth Turkey Chase long-sleeve T-shirt. The 5K and fun runs will take participants through historic downtown Acworth and along the shores of Lake Acworth. Walk, jog or run. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. Registration for the timed run for participants age 10 and older is $20 before noon Nov. 14, and $30 race day. Top men’s and women’s overall, master’s and grand master finishers will receive a trophy. Registration for the untimed fun run is open to those age 13 and older. The fee is $10 before noon Nov. 14, and $20 race day. Registration for the untimed fun run for kids age 6-12 is $5 before noon Nov. 14, and $10 race day. Children up to age 5 are invited to participate in the Little Pilgrim Trot that takes place on Main Street. Participation is free.

Race schedule: 7:30-8:45 a.m. - Registration/Race number pickup 9 a.m. - 5K Run. Starts on Main Street. 9:15 a.m. - 2K Walk. Starts on Main Street. 10 a.m. - Little Pilgrim Trot (up to age 5).

Takes place on Main Street.

For more information, to register, and for sponsorship opportunities, go to www.acworthturkeychase.com.

Photo by Beth Fornuto Photography, www.bethfornuto.com.

Your Achy Breaky Back BY DR. ANDREW PAYNE

Oh no my back. My achy breaky back. I just don’t really understand. I thought I was livin’ right. But this pain is out of sight. I guess I’ll go see that chiropractor man… So, you just don’t understand your back. That achy breaky back is at it again You’re at the point where you just might pay to prevent it from happening again. All you did was sneeze, and now you can’t stand up again. You did nothing, and nothing got you in trouble. This is a common statement from new patients, and the real question is: What did you do to prevent that achy breaky back from acting up? Your spine stopped growing in your late teens, but did the rest of you also stop growing? I know I certainly weigh more than I did in high school, and most people do. What are you doing to prevent further injury to your back, which already struggles with added weight, injuries from car accidents, sports and work, and sitting at a desk all day? 40

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There are several things you can do. First, stay hydrated. Your discs are hydrated by water, and staying hydrated can help prevent disc herniations. Second, walk on a regular basis and add weight-bearing activities to your workouts. Exercise actually reduces arthritis symptoms, and builds bone mass. Third, see your chiropractor. Chiropractors are the only professionals licensed and trained to identify subluxations in the spine. These subluxations prevent normal functioning of the body, and can cause an array of issues, such as limited range of motion, headaches and pain. Don’t let your achy breaky back get the best of you. Use these tips to better your life and your health.

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Tickets are available at Brookwood Christian School or at www.brookwoodchristian.com. $25 through October 13 (We will also be selling tickets at our booth at Taste of Acworth.) $30 from Oct. 14 through Oct 20 $35 on the day of the event (at the McEver House)

Don’t Forget Your Behind Pink reminds us to screen for breast cancer. But screening for colon cancer is important, too! It’s the third leading cause of cancer-related death in women – following lung and breast cancers. At age 50, everyone should get a screening colonoscopy – earlier if you have a family history or other risk factors.* Cover all your assets. Talk to your doctor about getting screened.

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Harrison High Raises Money for Childhood Cancer

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As part of Harrison High School’s rally to raise funds for childhood cancer research, Harrison honored cancer survivors during an on-the-field presentation at an early September football game. The Harrison High School family has raised more than $48,000 during the past four years to support childhood cancer research.

Recognition for Commitment to STEM Education The Cobb County School District recently presented 16 teachers with the Cobb STEM Distinguished Educator Award. The program is designed to recognize exceptional K-12 teachers in the district who have made a commitment to “meaningfully implementing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in their classrooms,” said Tania Pachuta, STEM professional learning specialist for the district. The top winner receives a Sphero robot for use in the classroom and a trip to a Georgia educator conference of the winner’s choice. This year’s top STEM educator, Paulette Allard, teaches at Harrison High School in Kennesaw. “It is rewarding to have achieved such a high level of recognition for participating in the program, but I am also immensely thankful that it gave me a springboard to help my students achieve great things through their STEM experiences as well,” Allard said. Awards are sponsored by nexAir, LLC, a distributor of atmospheric gases and welding supplies, with locations across the mid-South, including Marietta.

The top five winners are: • Paulette Allard, Harrison High

• Alana Davis,

Mableton Elementary

• Sean Splawski,

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• Annette Simpson, McCleskey Middle

• Michael Lee,

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Jay and Debra Yunek, seated, present a check to KSU’s dance program. Photo by David Caselli

KSU Donation to Advance Dance Program Kennesaw State University received a $336,000 donation to the Department of Dance in the College of the Arts. The gift from Jay and Debra Yunek — the Pomare-Conner Memorial Endowed Fund for Dance — honors their late uncle, Glenn Conner, and his partner, dance choreographer Eleo Pomare. The money will be used to promote or preserve Pomare’s legacy through the study and performance of his artistic works in the field of dance. Pomare, who died in 2008, was known for developing innovative choreography that speaks to social inequality and injustice, Jay Yunek said. The dance program began at KSU in 2005, and is the largest collegiate dance program in Georgia. The Dance Theater on the Marietta campus, the performance home of KSU Dance, opened in 2017, and is Atlanta’s first theater designed specifically for dance.

Reinhardt in U.S. News & World Report Reinhardt University jumped to No. 25 in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Regional Colleges — South. Reinhardt was ranked No. 29 in 2018 and No. 54 in 2017. In addition, College Consensus, a ranking that combines data from the most respected college ranking publications and student review sites online, rated Reinhardt No. 10 in Georgia. “Anytime Reinhardt is recognized for excellence is a day for celebration,” said President Kina S. Mallard. “The fact that students are perceiving and acknowledging the strengths we know are at the core of Reinhardt University is reward in and of itself. To have peer institutions recognize and report on our thriving institution is an acknowledgement of the fine faculty and staff we’ve assembled, whose focus is solely on creating the unique Reinhardt Experience, where each student thrives.” In other U.S. News & World Report rankings, Reinhardt is No. 10 among Best Colleges for Veterans, and No. 16 on the list of Best Value Schools in Regional Colleges — South. Reinhardt expects to have enrolled almost 1,600 students when its nontraditional enrollment is completed in October. Reinhardt, which was founded in 1883, offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and five graduate degrees, serving students on campus and online. The 135-year-old institution is located in Cherokee County, and serves both traditional and nontraditional students at locations in Canton, Cartersville, Cumming, Jasper, Woodstock and its main campus in Waleska. Reinhardt University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Reinhardt at 770-720-5600 or go to Reinhardt.edu.

Cobb EMC Youth Leadership Program Applications

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Cobb EMC is accepting applications for the Cobb EMC Youth Leadership Program, which offers high school juniors the opportunity to develop leadership and networking skills in order to earn scholarships, and to learn about the electric cooperative. Program participants will interview for one of four spots on the Washington Youth Tour, an all-expensespaid trip to Washington, D.C., in June 2019, where they will join student leaders from across the nation, meet with elected representatives, and learn about U.S. history, government and careers in public service. Cobb EMC’s top four winners also will receive either $1,500, $1,000 or one of two $500 scholarships, and will interview for one paid summer internship with the company. Applicants must live in a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. The application deadline is Oct. 11. For more information, go to cobbemc.com/youthtour.

School Receives $3,000 Grant Brookwood Christian School received a $3,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF). This grant is the second DGLF awarded to the school. The money will support BCS’ Get Them Reading program, which uses the Wilson Reading and Fast ForWord programs. The Wilson Reading program, which is based on Orton-Gillingham methods, is for grades 2-12, and for adults who have word-level deficits and have not internalized the sound/symbol system for reading and spelling. Fast ForWord focuses on improving phonological awareness for students who receive special education services. “We deeply appreciate this grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which does so much to help schools like ours help their students attain full literacy,” said Tammy Urban, director of development for BCS. “To be recognized by them for our work is such an honor.” Dollar General co-founder J.L. Turner was functionally illiterate, with only a third-grade education. His father died in an accident, and J.L. Turner quit school to work on the family farm and help provide for his family. With hard work and determination, he co-founded the business. The foundation was started in 1993 in his honor. “We understand that life can present many obstacles, but we also know it’s never too late to learn,” the company said in a prepared statement. “Like J.L., so many others desire to better their lives and the lives of their families, and it’s in this spirit that the foundation has flourished.”

Celebrating 10 Years, New Building Brookwood Christian School will host a 10th Birthday Extravaganza Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school has served more than 200 students with dyslexia or other types of language processing disorder. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s new building will be held during the birthday celebration. Limited parking is available at the school. Additional parking is available at nearby Acworth Baptist Church. Quarterback Jake Watson pitching to running back Ryan Pruitt.

Season Opener Win North Cobb Christian School won its opening game on the road against the St. Francis Knights in overtime. The final score was 21-20. The Eagles ended the 2017 season with a 4-6 record and have worked hard in the offseason preparing for this fall. Junior running back Ryan Pruitt scored all three of the Eagle touchdowns, with freshman Trey Stephens connecting for all three extra points. The Eagles won first possession in overtime and scored on a 13-yard run by Pruitt. Stephens followed up with the extra point. The Knights answered on their first play from scrimmage in overtime, with a quarterback keeper for the touchdown. The Knights then chose to go for 2, to seal the win. On a snap that nearly sailed over the quarterback's head, senior cornerback Jake Watson ended the game by making the final tackle.

Named a Top-Rated Nonprofit Brookwood Christian School has been named a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, a provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. Brookwood Christian provides services for dyslexia and other language processing disorders for students in northwest metro Atlanta. “We are honored to be named a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” Principal Kim Wigington said in a prepared statement. “We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including completing construction on our new high school building and receiving a Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant.” The award is based on the rating and number of reviews that Brookwood Christian received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. “Brookwood Christian is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits. “Their award is well-deserved recognition, not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Brookwood Christian School.” To view GreatNonprofits’ list of 2018 top-rated nonprofits, go to https:// greatnonprofits.org/awards/browse/Campaign:Year2018/Issue:All/Page:1 AROUND ACWORTH | October 2018

The Power of Silence Around Acworth magazine is delighted to share a series of essays by Jennifer Bonn, a French teacher at Mount Paran Christian School. BY JENNIFER BONN

Silence can be such a blessing sometimes. When there is silence, I hear the most. I can listen to all the thoughts swirling around in my head, and it is easier to reflect and problem-solve. Silence brings a feeling of peace, because, in that silence, it is possible simply to be present. I love sitting on my front porch in the early morning before everyone begins to stir. It is a calm, peaceful way to start the day, as I observe everything around me while being still. Silence also can be golden when it comes to our conversations. I always tell my students that if they are talking while I’m teaching, they are not learning. The same is true when we are conversing. We often are focusing on when we can interject our next point, instead of really listening to what the other person is trying to say. I have a colleague who used to comment that I was quiet in meetings. She asked why I wasn’t more vocal, but what she did not understand was I was listening. I have never felt the need to speak just so I can hear my own voice, or to make my presence known. Sometimes, the only way to truly learn, and to hear what is important, is to be silent. Being silent can help you find out important details about family, friends and colleagues. Instead of replying immediately when someone makes a statement, be silent. The other person will fill the space with more information. You just need to have the patience to wait, instead of interjecting. Being comfortable in silence is the sign of a strong relationship. When I am around my best friend, we usually cannot stop talking, but there are also moments of comfortable silence. I love being around friends and family, and, when conversation wanes, I am OK just having them with me.

Most runners run while listening to music, but I always have preferred to run with just the sounds around me. When everything is silent, I can recharge, because all the noise that we are bombarded with all day can be tiring. There is a moment in every race where the runners have spread out in their pace groups, and it just becomes quiet, as everyone is focused on making it to the end. Have you ever been the last one up at night? I like to just sit and listen to the stillness of the household. There is something comforting about knowing that the people I love are comfortable and safe in their beds. Silence also has been shown to offer health benefits that boost overall well-being. Silence helps lower blood pressure, which can help prevent heart attack, and boost the body’s immune system. Noise has a physical effect on the brain, which can lead to elevated levels of stress hormones. Silence can release tension in the brain in just 2 minutes. Mindfulness is a word we hear related to good health, and it is achieved through silence. We need silence to hear God. We are bombarded by so much noise, clutter, and so many messages, but the only voice we really need to hear is God’s, and we can hear him only when we block out all the other distractions. Once we can do that, we can listen to what he wants us to hear. Sometimes, he sends us his message through others, so we need to listen for those messages as well. In an age where noise is the norm, choose to carve out some quiet time every day just to be still. Notice that it will relieve your anxiety, help with productivity and strengthen your relationship with God and others. Silence is powerful.

Jennifer Bonn is a French teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, and is working on a book about lessons she learned in the classroom.

Local Team is First Runner-Up The 14U East Cobb Braves baseball team finished first runner-up in the Grand Slam World Series in Panama City Beach, Fla., in July. The team finished 5-2 in the World Series, with an overall season record of 21-7-1. Front row, from left: Cameron Peavy, Connor Walsh, Nick Walker, Sebastian Lopez, Gavin Tillison, Jaedon Roderick and Ryan Pensinger; back row: head coach Stephen Fricks, William May, Jason Seagraves, Jordan Fricks, coach Ryan Gobie, James Snipes, Maddox McDaniel and coach Randall Roderick. 44

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Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescues I interviewed Samantha Altfest, who is the Community Services Advocate for Ahimsa House.

How did Ahimsa House start?

This dog is Princess. She has been at Cobb County Animal Control since June and is the sweetest dog that I've ever met. She is a pit bull that is 8 years old. This dog would be a perfect pet. She needs a home so much that this is the second time I am writing about her. Her tag number is 691509. This cat's name is Bambana. She is 11 years old, and is a gray and white tabby, who is an owner surrender. She is an easy, peaceful cat that just wants to lie on your lap. She really must be adopted.

The animals are available at Cobb Animal Services, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. 770-499-4136. Hours for adoption and reclaim: Closed Mondays and holidays. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.,Sundays 2-5 p.m.

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Emily Christie was a victim of domestic violence. She escaped her situation but could not take her cat with her, and left her with someone but never saw her cat again. In 2004, she opened up a shelter to take care of the pets of women who were forced to seek protection in domestic violence shelters. Now it is a decentralized system of foster care and the whereabouts of the animals are kept strictly confidential.

What does Ahimsa House do?

What is the weirdest animal that you have taken in?

We took in a rat and snake that were best friends. The snake refused to eat the rat! We also had a call for a zebra - but ultimately we didn't have to take it in.

How many animals do you help every year?

Every year we help more than the previous year. Last year we helped about 300.

Is Ahimsa House only in Georgia, or everywhere?

We serve the whole state of Georgia. We don't work outside the state but there are some similar organizations in other states. There is a list on our website.

Ahimsa House does What advice do you many things. Primarily have for me? it addresses the link Model healthy and between animal cruelty happy relationships with and domestic abuse. friends. Be kind to people. It provides services to people escaping What is a favorite domestic abuse story you like to situations. A lot of the tell? time women wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave I started as an intern the abusive situation and one of the first things they are in because they I did was reunify a pet and fear for the well being of owner after they spent their pets if they leave. two months apart. That Ahimsa House has a was very special. 24 hour crisis line: 404Rob, Devyn Wittmeyer, Samantha Altfest What could I do to 452-6248. People can help you? and Diego the Ahimsa House mascot. call if they are thinking Volunteer opportunities of leaving or have left are listed on the website and include foster domestic violence. Ahimsa House makes care, donations for vet care, crisis line arrangements for their pets and provides volunteers who answer the 24-hour crisis 60 days of temporary care in an appropriate line, and outreach volunteers. Getting the place. The animal is free to go back to its word out is critical. owner whenever they are ready. Ahimsa House also provides vet care and training for What do you most need from the behavioral issues. Ahimsa House volunteers community? keep the animals safe and the organization Volunteers and donations of money, works on many levels to reunite owner and supplies and services. We get a lot of help pet, including helping to pay pet deposits from vets. We want to try and make sure if needed when the owner is able to start a that everyone who may need us learns about new life. us. Our website is: www.ahimsahouse.org.

What animals do you mostly help with? Mostly dogs and cats but we take any kind of animals including snakes, birds and rabbits. We have also helped with horses.

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

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Historic Homes Open for Annual Tour BY CARLA CALDWELL

Some of Acworth’s most beautiful historic homes will open to the public Oct. 21 from 2-6 p.m. as part of the fourth annual History and Southern Charm Tour. Proceeds benefit Brookwood Christian School.

The Honeymoon House. Photo by Carla Caldwell

Homes on the tour include: 1. McEver House c.1840 (Pick up and purchase tickets) 2. James W. McMillan House c.1879 3. Guess House c.1909 4. Honeymoon House (Lemon Awtrey House) c.1907 5. Sprayberry House c.1943 6. Edward W. Lemon c.1900 7. Burtz House c.1880 The tour ends near Center Street Tavern, which has offered a $5 coupon off of $25 on each ticket. Pre-purchased tickets are $30. Tickets are $35 the day of the tour. Parts of the self-paced tour can be walked, but participants likely will want to drive or take a shuttle between longer distances. Organizers ask that participants begin the tour no later than 4 p.m. to ensure enough time to finish. Presenting sponsors are Malinda Howe and Deborah Hill of Anchor Realty Partners, and Center Street Tavern. To sponsor a home or to become a wine and cheese sponsor, go to https://goo.gl/vyqpEQ For more information on the homes go to: https:// acworthhistorictours.wordpress.com/history-southern-charm/

Why You Need a Furnace Tune-up BY DAN JAPE

It is important to have your furnace checked once a year by a professional for a tune-up. However, there are a few simple things you can check yourself to make sure your family is safe and warm this winter.

• Visually inspect the flue system of your furnace and water heater. The flue is the round galvanized pipe that takes

the unburned gas products and the carbon monoxide outside the home. It is located on the top of your furnace, and the water heater usually ties into the furnace flue. Carefully examine the pipe for holes or rust. Squeeze the round pipe and make sure you do not have rust-outs working from the inside out. Make sure the flue is solid and strong. You should not be able to easily crush the pipe with your hand. The flue should be sloping upward at all times and should be attached to both the furnace and water heater.

• Remove the top door to your furnace and, with a flashlight, carefully look for rust build-up inside the burners and the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is the compartment

that contains the burning of gas, and the burners protrude into the heat exchanger cells. Look for any rusty metal and flakes of rusted particles. Carefully examine the condition of the burners, looking for damage. If there is any rust in the heat exchanger, or on the burners, it has to be cleaned out. Check the front panel of the furnace for burned paint or hot spots. The panel should never get hot enough to burn the paint or the finish off the front or the 48

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side of the furnace. The cause of burned paint is a heat exchanger that is not containing the heat of combustion, and can be a sign of a furnace that needs service or replacement.

• Have someone turn the furnace on while you observe the burners lighting. They should all light smoothly and evenly

without any whooshing sound or booming. Once the burners light, they should all burn blue, with a slight yellow tip of the flame. Wait until the fan and the blower start up, and watch for movement of the flame and watch for yellow in the flame. This can be a sign of a leaky heat exchanger or a rusted out exchanger. Turn the power switch off and the blower will stop. Watch the flame. If it stops moving and dancing around, this is a problem you should have checked out. Also, observe your pilot light for movement and yellow flame when the blower is running. Turn off your furnace power switch and see if the movement and the yellow flame change. • Change your furnace filter. This is a good time of year to change your air filter, since summer is over and the furnace has run many hours. A clean filter will allow proper airflow and efficiency on your system year-round.

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. He can be reached at 770-594-9969.

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Cobb Photographic Society Winners Congratulations to each of you who entered the Cobb Photographic Society competition. The topic for the August contest was "Simplicity.” The judge was Marvin Price. The Cobb Photographic Society is a photography club open to photographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. For information about the club, please go to www.cobbphotosociety.com.

Black & White:

Above, 1st Place - Phyllis Westland “Coming In.” Top left, 2nd Place - Sally Hale “Simply There.” Top right, 3rd Place - Paul Shimek “Leaving the Fish Market.”

Honorable Mention - Paul Shimek “Old Amish Woman” 50

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Honorable Mention - Elaine Bullard “Stone Cold Tired”

Color:

1st Place - Sally Hale “Alone”

2nd Place - Jeff Westland “By the Sea Shore”

Honorable Mention - Heather Finley “Lone Pot”

3rd Place - Paul Shimek “Car on a Simple Dirt Road”

Honorable Mention - Mark Chandler “Simpler Times”

Novice:

1st Place - Chandler Bridges “Early Version of a Stealth Bomber”

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Senior Activities CITY OF ACWORTH Oct. 16

Senior Lunch. Noon. Lunch, bingo, prizes and other

activities. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Free to all seniors.

Nov. 2

November Day Trip. Acworth’s active adults go behind the scenes at SunTrust Park, the new Braves stadium. After the tour, participants will visit restaurants and shops in The Battery. Tour includes walking and stairs. Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip. Registration is open for Acworth residents; cost is $25. Registration opens Oct. 10 for nonresidents; cost is $30. For more information, call 770-917-1234 or email Lauren Ham at lham@acworth.org. To register, go to www.acworth.org and click on the Special Populations tab.

COBB COUNTY 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. A Cobb County Senior Services membership is required for most programs, unless noted.

Oct. 10

Nutrition Seminar – Food Safety. No. 6179. 10:30-

11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Learn how to avoid food hazards in your own home. Learn the basics of food safety and how to avoid simple food-related accidents.

Oct. 14

Crafting Corner – Easy Table Display. No. 5818, 1-2 p.m. $3 Cobb resident, $4 nonresidents. Make a table display with little to no money. You'll be surprised at what's under the centerpiece. Presented by Joan Ricketts.

Oct. 18

Cop Talk. No. 5833. 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free. Registration

Oct. 20

Community Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Activities for all ages. Health screenings, a K-9 unit, silent auction and demonstrations.

Oct. 22

Flu Shots. No. 5835. 10 a.m.-noon. Free with Medicare. Flu season is here and CVS will help fight the virus by providing flu shots. The flu shot protects you from this year’s current strain of flu virus and also keeps you from possibly spreading it to other people.

Oct. 24

Geriatric Depression. No. 5836. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However, lasting depression is not a typical part of aging. Join Bridget Kurt with Aberdeen Place Hospice to learn how to fight depression and live a long, happy life.

Oct. 25

Culinary Creations. The Great Pumpkin. No. 5826. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $2 Cobb residents, $3 nonresidents. It’s pumpkin season! Join Sherry Collier to create amazing dishes using this fall favorite.

Oct. 31

Lions, Tigers and Taxes, Oh My! No. 5974. 11 a.m.-noon. Join

Patricia Dejager with H&R Block as she presents everything you need to know about taxes in retirement. Learn about record retention and disposal, what new tax changes mean to retirees, what benefits are taxable, and more. Dejager will answer specific questions after the presentation.

Nov. 1

AARP Smart Driver. No CSS membership required to attend this class. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $15 AARP member, $20 nonmember. Bring lunch. Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount for taking this class.

Nov. 5

Scarf Tying Demo. No. 5975. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Registration

required. Scarves are a great way to update an outfit. You will learn ways to tie the latest fashion scarves, including tricks with infinity scarves. Presented by Bonita Prigmore with Medicare and Other Red Tape.

Food For Thought: Soldier Letters From the Atlanta Campaign. No. 6337. 9:30-11 a.m. $3 Cobb residents, $4

required. Officer Fernando Pharr with Cobb County Police Department will teach personal safety and awareness, how to respond to an active shooter event, how to identify theft and senior crimes, neighborhood safety, and how to respond to suspicious activity.

nonresidents. Join author, TV host and Civil War historian Brad Quinlin as he takes participants on the journey of the soldiers as they tell their stories of the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Breakfast will be served, sponsored by Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home.

Oct. 19

Paint ’n Party. No. 5802. 10 a.m.-noon. $3 Cobb residents, $4 nonresidents. Learn basic techniques such as shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods. Gayle Morrison from Marietta Senior Center will teach the difference between contour drawing (line drawing) and drawing with value.

Hearing Screenings. No. 5834. 12:45-2:45 p.m. Free. Registration required. Get a free hearing screening or hearing aid cleaning. Hearing screenings are by appointment only. Provided by Wellstar Audiology.

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Nov. 6

ALOHA TO AGING The following programs are offered at Aloha to Aging Inc., 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.

Tuesdays

Gentle Yoga Class. 10-11 a.m. Join Carolyn Purvis, licensed yoga instructor, for an hourlong yoga class. The class is appropriate for everyone, at any level of experience. Stretch, strengthen and practice balance poses. Many modifications will be given. Floor poses can be modified for the chair. Class size limited. $25 per month, no daily rate. Bring your own block(s), blanket and water. RSVP by emailing info@alohatoaging.org. or call 770-722-7641.

Oct. 9

Grief Share Group. 11 a.m.-noon. Joy: Sharing good memories of loved ones is part of the often forgotten entity of grief soul care. For those experiencing a sense of loss of a spouse or an aging loved one. Facilitated by Ruffin Bailey, spiritual care coordinator, Agape Hospice Care.

Oct. 10

Spousal Support Group. 5 p.m. La Salette Hall. An open forum with an educational component. The insights shared will help those attending on their care journey. Sponsored by The Solana of East Cobb. Please note this program is held at the Catholic Church of St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. For more information, call 678-777-7241.

Oct. 13

Educational Class: ASiST (Aging Simulation Sensitivity Training). 1:30-3 p.m. Class will discuss

common age-related health challenges and how they affect the aging population, while participating in hands-on simulations. These include neuropathy, hearing loss, vision loss, language impairment, mobility and balance.

Oct. 16

Technology Training: iPhone/Tablet Email and Texting. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Technology workshops

to help seniors with smartphones and tablets discover how personal devices can benefit their daily life. Handson exercises. Bring your personal devices appropriate for each workshop. $10 suggested donation. RSVP required by emailing info@alohatoaging.org or call 770-722-7641.

Oct. 18

Baby Boomer Bingo Bash and Lunch. Noon-1:30 p.m. A healthy mind is the essential key to staying independent, involved and enjoying our lives to the fullest at any age. A healthy lunch and exciting series of games to keep your mind sharp and stimulated. Great prizes and great food. Suggested donation of $10. RSVP by emailing info@alohatoaging.org or call 770-722-7641.

Aloha Day Club 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

We keep the Aloha spirit alive in our social day program for those age 55 and older who no longer drive and need engaging activities outside of their residence. The program incorporates exercises, music, stimulating games and discussions. Participants range in age from 55 to 96 years young. For more information, call 770-722-7641.

Volunteer Needed

Aloha to Aging in East and West Cobb: Want to have fun and a free lunch? We have openings for program volunteers in our Aloha Day Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in East Cobb on Mondays and Wednesdays, and West Cobb on Tuesdays. The only requirement is that you enjoy engaging in conversation, playing games and want to make a difference in the lives of others. For more information, go to www.alohatoaging.org, or call 770-722-7641.

Aloha to Aging is Hiring

Marketing and Communications Specialist: (Part-time) 2-3 days a week. Work with the executive director in projects related to partnerships (companies, schools and faith groups), events and fundraising. Build new partnerships and maintain existing ones. Engage potential partners through social media, public speaking, marketing strategies and collaborative and educational events/programs. Enhance and create community awareness and funding of Aloha to Aging Inc. Responsible for pursuing personal growth in related areas and maintaining community network system. Send resume and cover letter to info@alohatoaging.org. Please, no phone calls. AROUND ACWORTH | October 2018

Around & About OCTOBER Acworth Ghost Tours.

Listen to spine-tingling tales during a 1.2-mile walk through Acworth. Thursdays-Sundays in October. Private tours are available other evenings for groups of 10 or more. Tours begin at 7:30 at the plaza across from Acworth City Hall. Limited space. Tickets are $16, and must be purchased in advance at www.AcworthGhostTours. com. Tours not recommended for children younger than 14. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is based on stories from the book by Jim Magus Saltarella, titled “Acworth: Heritage, History, Hauntings.” For tickets and information, go to www.AcworthGhostTours.com or call 770-653-0756.

Through Oct. 31

Annual Acworth Scarecrow Parade. Historic downtown Acworth. See scarecrows created by local businesses, schools, nonprofits and residents. Acworth History Foundation Speakers Series. 9 Save JJim Magus Saltarella. Author of "Acworth: Heritage, History,

Hauntings." 7 p.m. Free. Roberts Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Saltarella is coordinator and presenter of Acworth Ghost Tours in historic downtown Acworth, which debuted in October 2017. He will discuss Acworth ghost stories and historical accounts. Saltarella worked his way through college performing magic shows. He is a magician, musician, historian, and author of two dozen books, including the award-winning history book “Magical Heroes; the Lives and Legends of Great African American Magicians.” After 28 years in the banking industry, Saltarella joined his wife, Melania, in her Cobb County real estate business. He has lectured throughout the country on historical topics, stage magic and real estate.

13 Taste of Acworth.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Main Street in historic downtown Acworth. More than 150 booths will represent restaurants, businesses and organizations. Food samples from participating restaurants and vendors typically are $1 to $4. Two stages of entertainment and a kids zone featuring inflatables, a quad bungee and games. Awards presented in five categories: best entree, best dessert, best food presentation, best appetizer and best tent. The event is sponsored by Acworth Business Association. Proceeds benefit area schools and charities. Admission is free. For information, go to https://www.acworthbusiness.org/events/taste-acworth.

Annual Acworth History & Southern Charm 21 4th Tour.

Tour seven historic Acworth homes. 2-6 p.m. Benefits Brookwood Christian School. A self-paced walking tour, though there are areas to park if you wish to drive, and shuttles between the longer distances. Must begin before 4 p.m. to ensure enough time to complete the tour. Homes are: McEver House circa 1840 (ticket pick up and purchase), James W. McMillan House c. 1879, Guess House c. 1909, Honeymoon House (Lemon Awtrey House) c. 1907, Sprayberry House c. 1943, Edward W. Lemon c. 1900 and Burtz House c. 1880. Presenting sponsors are Malinda Howe & Deborah Hill with Anchor Realty Partners and Center Street Tavern. For information about the houses go to https:// acworthhistorictours.wordpress.com/history-southern-charm.

25 Horizon Sensory Gardens.

6 p.m. A Halloweenthemed sensory garden designed for participants ages 5 and older with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Acworth Beach House. Pizza dinner for participants. Cost is $10, and registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact Lauren Ham at lham@acworth.org.

Through Oct. 26 (Fridays only)

Acworth Farmers Market.

Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams. Sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on the north end of Main Street. For more information, call 770-917-1234. 56

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NOVEMBER

1 Horizon Bingo Night.

6 p.m. Acworth Beach House. Specifically designed for participants age 5 and older with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Fun, food and games. $5 registration required. Program is limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact Lauren Ham at lham@acworth.org.

3 Acworth Craft Beer and Wine Festival.

1-5 p.m. Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth. More than 100 craft beers, 20 wines, live music, great food and fun. Must be at least 21 to enter. No kids or pets are allowed. Registration is required and limited tickets are available. Registration includes event entry, a souvenir cup, all beer samples and entertainment. For more information, go to www.acworthcraftbeerfest.com.

Annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K, Fun Run 17 10th and 2K Walk.

Classic Car Cruise. Photo by Carla Caldwell.

27 Classic Car Cruise.

4-9 p.m. Main Street, Acworth. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the city of Acworth and downtown merchants to hold Classic Car Cruises. The event is free to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to Horizon Field, the all-inclusive special-needs sports facility in Acworth. For more information, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234.

The 3rd Annual Allatoona Book Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Sponsored by Acworth Cultural Arts Center. Focus is childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book authors and illustrators. Keynote speaker is illustrator Michael P. White. Panel of children's authors moderated by R. Gregory Christie, an author/illustrator and recipient of a Golden Kite Award for picture book text. Activities for children. Co-chairs are Darlene Knight and Jeri Hadaway. For information, go to Acworthculturalarts.org.

Halloween JamBOOree. 3-7 p.m. Acworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual

Halloween party for families. Logan Farm Park Expansion. For a minimal fee, children can participate in carnival-type games and activities where they can win candy and prizes. Costume contests, broken up into varying age groups, take place throughout the event. Free hayride and petting zoo. Parking at Logan Farm Park (both the administrative office and main entrances), Rosenwald School and the corner of Taylor Street and Southside Drive. For more information, contact Michelle Berryman at mberryman@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234.

Historic downtown Acworth. Race day registration and number pick up take place from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. on Main Street. The 5K run starts at 9 a.m., the 2K walk starts at 9:15 a.m and a Little Pilgrim Trot for children up to age 5 begins at 10 a.m. All races start on Main Street. Presented by city of Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department. Each participant must bring a nonperishable food item to receive a race number and long-sleeve T-shirt. Event helps stock local food pantries for the holidays. For more information, to register and for sponsorship opportunities, go to www.acworthturkeychase.com

COMMUNITY CLASSES Tai Chi.

The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department offers advanced Tai Chi classes at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Classes are taught by Phil Robinson and his certified instructors. Roberts School Community Center in Acworth. Classes started Oct. 1. $100 for two-month session, $105 for nonresidents. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Horizon Mileage Club.

Strengthen, tone and stretch your muscles as the group walks and talks. Participants will enjoy the beautiful scenery as they walk around Cauble Park. Laps will be tracked and recorded, and athletes will be rewarded at the end of each week. Open to all individuals 13 years old and older with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Caregivers are encouraged to participate. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesdays (Oct. 17, 24 and 31). Participation is free, but registration is required. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Acworth Youth Basketball League.

Provides competitive and instructional basketball for children ages 5 to 14. Teams are grouped according to age. Practice starts the first week in November and games begin in early December. Prices vary, depending on age. Pricing, registration and other league information can be found at www.acworthbasketball.com. For more information, contact Mychal Lewis at mlewis@acworth.org. AROUND ACWORTH | October 2018

VARSITY FOOTBALL Allatoona High Buccaneers Games start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 W 52-10 Sept. 14 W 30-7 Sept. 21 W 29-7 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

vs River Ridge vs South Cobb @ Sprayberry @ Harrison vs Hapeville Charter @ Osborne vs Dalton vs Sequoyah

North Paulding High Wolfpack Games start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Sept. 14 W 24-12 Sept. 21 W 45-0 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

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Bye @ Woodstock vs Campbell @ Marietta vs North Cobb vs Hillgrove @ Kennesaw Mt. @ McEachern

North Cobb Christian School Eagles Games start at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7 W 27-23 Sept. 14 W 28-7 Sept. 21 W 19-15 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

@ Monticello vs Trion @ Bowdon vs Gordon Lee vs Mt Zion @ Christian Heritage @ Darlington TBA

North Cobb High Warriors Games start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Sept. 14 W 30-24 Sept. 21 W 15-10 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

Bye @ East Coweta vs Pebblebrook vs Kennesaw Mt @North Paulding @ Marietta vs McEachern vs Hillgrove

ACWORTH AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Business Association 770-423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org

Southern Hope Humane Society 770-445-7294 www.hopehumane.org

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 770-345-0400 www.cherokeechamber.com

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward 770-974-0670

Cobb Chamber of Commerce 770-980-2000 www.cobbchamber.org

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle 770-974-3577

KSU Small Business Development Center 470-578-6450

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation 770-529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org

LeadsNet Business Referral Group 404-819-8896 No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter 770-256-4864 West Cobb Business Association www.westcobbbusiness.com CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee Child Advocacy Council 770-345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity 770-345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society 770-928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity 770-432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue 404-993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com Here Am I Ministries, Inc. 770-529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain Homeward Bound Pet Rescue 706-698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com Humane Society of Cobb County 770-428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt 770-590-7898 MUST Ministries 770-427-9862 www.mustministries.org Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption 770-325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa’s Pantry 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org

American Legion North Cobb Post 304 www.post304.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America 770-989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia 770-974-4278 Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres 770-974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta 770-422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Ken Leone 470-422-0382 Liberty Hill Chapter DAR Contact: libertyhilldar@gmail.com

RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club www.atlantayachtclub.org Atlanta Water Ski Club 770-425-3679 Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Children’s PEACE Center 770-917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, 770-514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, 404-630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org North Cobb Photo Club Meets 9:30 a.m.-noon first Thursday at Celebration Village theater, 4460 Celebration Blvd., Acworth. Contact Jim at 770-842-3114. www.NorthCobbPhotoClub.com. Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) 770-423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club 770-641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

North Cobb Lions Club www.facebook.com/NorthCobbLions

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia 770-605-7960

Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org

Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org

Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua 770-529-5654

Grandparents Support Group 678-699-3400

VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) 770-974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.org POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Business and Professional Chapter of the John Birch Society Contact: Boyd Parks 770-975-3303 Cherokee County Democratic Party 770-345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party 770-592-0575

MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church Every other Tuesday morning 770-794-0442 mnm@summitchurch.org Newcomers of Cobb County Meets 3rd Tuesday 770-234-5068 www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com

Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty

Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 770-424-4387

Cobb County Democratic Party 770-420-7133

Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, 770-926-3488

Cobb County Libertarian Party 770-425-2856

Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery 770-590-0334 www.burnthickory.com

Cobb County Republican Party 770-421-1833

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org

Cobb County Republican Women’s Club 770-785-2522

West Cobb CHADD Meets 1st Thursday at Due West United Methodist Church 404-368-9394

Pet Buddies Food Pantry 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

Republican Women of Cherokee County 404-747-3353 www.rwccga.com

West Cobb Mothers and More www.westcobbmothersandmore.weebly.com 770-314-1211 AROUND ACWORTH | October 2018

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 St. 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 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 3303 Dallas Acworth Highway Acworth, Georgia 30101 www.KeystoneOnline.org Lost Mountain Baptist Church 5400 Old Dallas Road, Powder Springs www.lmbc.us Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Highway www.MorningViewBaptistChurch.org 60

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Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road 770-974-8335

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

EPISCOPAL

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road 770-974-7612

Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road NW 770-422-9114 www.ChristChurchKennesaw.com

New Life Community Church 4160 New Hope Church Road SE 770-529-0509

St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road 770-590-9040 www.StTeresasAcworth.com

Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church 7147 Hiram Acworth Highway 770-423-0955 www.PMBChurch.net Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road 770-428-5122 www.PineyGrove.net 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

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

Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw 928 Kennesaw Due West Road NW 678-797-0611 www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org

Christ Lutheran Church 176 West Sandtown Road SW, Marietta 770-424-2850 www.clcwestcobb.org

The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 Cobb Parkway North NW 770-975-1100

Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road 770-425-6726 www.LivingHopeGA.com

Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road 678-856-8002 www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org

First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw 770-427-0325 www.FULC.org

Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road 770-337-0952 www.VictoryBaptist.net

PRESBYTERIAN

Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church St. 770-974-6552

West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway 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

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School St. 770-905-9539

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

Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy, 4728 Wood St. 770-881-4862 or 678-977-0087 www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org

Masjid Suffah 2750 Jiles Road, Kennesaw http://www.masjidsuffah.com/

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 Shiloh United Methodist Church 3860 Cherokee St. 770-971-9655 www.NGUMC.org

OTHERS

Abiding Church 1370 Lockhart Drive 678-888-1515 www.Abiding.church Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720 www.ActivationOnline.org Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive 770-974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW 770-975-1124 www.AcworthChurch.com

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92 770-924-9161 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5055 Holt Road NW 770-974-9697 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41 NW 678-574-0005 www.CobbVineyard.com 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 St. 770-609-9062 www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-4560 www.FFCAcworth.com Federation Of Apostles International Ministries Inc. 4192 S. Main St. Suite B, Acworth. 404-436-1100 Four Points Church 3565 Dallas Acworth Highway 678-402-6632 admin@fourpointschurch.com www.FourPointsChurch.tv Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway 770-529-6006 www.FreedomChurch.tv Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road 770-701-0003 www.GatewayKennesaw.org Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive NW 770-365-6723 www.HOFBC.org

Mission For Life Church 2655 Cobb Parkway, Suite 105 678-401-2675 www.MissionForLife.com Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee St. 678-651-9042 New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road 770-974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road 770-420-9808 www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Highway 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 Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road 770-884-1963 www.SanctuaryInHim.org Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, 1575 Ben King Road 404-644-0512 www.UnityOfKennesaw.org Victory Church 4625 Highway 92 770-794-7366 www.VictoryGA.com Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway 678-383-2299 www.Vintage242.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Drive NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 www.WLMinistry.org AROUND ACWORTH | October 2018

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ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES

DENTAL

HOME & GARDEN

Joel Williams Law, LLC 404-389-1035 www.gatrialattorney.com

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

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

Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC 678-250-9355 www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com

Depew Orthodontics 770-422-3939 www.depewsmiles.com

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

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

Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1 www.MrJunk1.com

Tidwell Strimban 678-999-8500 www.tidwellstrimban.com

CHIROPRACTIC The Joint 678-574-559 www.thejoint.com

CHURCH St Clare of Assisi 770-485-0825 ww.stclarecc.org

Wildwood Baptist Church ww.wildwoodbaptist.org

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

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

CREDIT UNION Credit Union of Georgia 678-486-1111 www.CUofGA.org

LGE Community Credit Union 770-424-0600 www.LGEccu.org

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Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implants Inside back 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com Williams Orthodontics Woodstock: 770-592-5554 Canton: 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

EDUCATION/TUTORING Georgia Trade School 770-590-9353 www.georgiatradeschool.com

Omega Learning Center Back cover, 20,21 770-792-7431 www.Acworth-ga.OmegaLearning.com FINANCIAL SERVICES Bay Equity Home Loans Jay White, Area Sales Manager 770-870-0644 www.jayclosesloans.com

Edward Jones Daryl Ulmer 678-574-8620 www.edwardjones.com

Inside front

Tom Kris & Sons Plumbing 770-529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

Veteran Plumbing, LLC 770-639-7228

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

PEST CONTROL One Dead Bug 404-704-4685 www.onedeadbug.com

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

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

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Lake Pointe Wellness Center Cover, 32, 33 770-974-5215 www.lakepointewellness.net

The Dog House 678-988-4171 www.DogHousePetResort.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Beth Fornuto Photography 770-846-3848 www.bethfornuto.com

PHYSICIANS Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists 770-292-6500 www.ArthritisandTotalJoint.com

Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Acworth: 678-631-4600 www.atlantagastro.com

Atlanta Cardiac & Thoracic Surgical Assoc. 5 404-252-9063 www.AtlantaThoracicSurgery.com Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine 678-888-5181 www.GovernorsMedicine.com

Kennesaw Family Medicine 770-222-3503 www.KennesawFamilyMed.com

North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com

North Georgia OB/GYN Specialists 770-926-9229 www.NorthGaOBGYN.com

Northside Cherokee Pediatrics 678-388-5485 northsidecherokeepediatrics.com

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Acworth Tour of Homes www.brookwoodchristian.com

Allatoona Book Festival

North Cobb Christian School Eagles

Northside Hospital Cherokee 11 www.northside.com/Cherokee-Heart

North Cobb Warriors

Resurgens 770-491-5481

Allatoona High Bucaneers

North Paulding High Wolfpack

Northside Sports Medicine Network 770-517-6636 sportsmedicine.northsidec.com

WellStar & Mayo Clinic 770-956-7827 www.wellstar.org

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

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

Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.magnoliadreamcottage.com

Taste of Acworth

RETAILERS/SHOPPING Acworth Bookstore and Coffee Shop 678-403-1355 www.acworthbookstore.com

SENIOR LIVING/SERVICES The Holbook of Acworth 404-445-7777 wwwHolbrookLife.com

SEWING Ashby Sewing Machine Co. 770-427-9947 www.ashbysewing.com

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