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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover

GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care

Photo by J. King Images

April 2019

In Every Issue

Features 16 Rock Around the Clock

Sock Hop fun and photos at Acworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Daddy Daughter Dance.

28 New Kid on the Block

The new District 1 Commissioner gives the inside scoop on her first days in office.

30 Live, Work, Play

An exciting new redevelopment project begins in Acworth.

52 Southern Spread

From ham, to deviled eggs and carrots, these Southern-inspired Easter dishes will complete any holiday gathering.

54 Hoppy Hunting!

Grab those Easter baskets and head out to one of the many egg hunts in your neighborhood.

4 Around Acworth

Tommy Allegood

8 Community News

Jennifer Bonn

1 2 Celebrations

Wayne Dennard

Greg Fonzeno

Keli Gambrill

James Gwin

Jim Hilber

Tiffany Hughes

5 8 Cobb Photographic Society

Dr. Sarah Lincht

6 0 Allatoona Lake Map

Rob Macmillan

6 2 Directory of Advertisers

Dr. Andrew Payne

Susan Schulz

Dr. Brian Seng

Jay White

Joel Williams

3 4 Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescues 4 2 Community Calendar 4 6 School News 4 9 Ribbon Cuttings 5 6 Senior Activities 57 Library Events

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AROUND ACWORTH The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Acworth

From the Editor I know April showers bring May flowers, but I’m hoping all the rain from February and March will sustain us for a while. I’m already seeing trees and flowers blooming, and it makes my heart happy. Mostly, that’s because this means it’s time to take our toddler outdoors and watch her explore the great parks in our area. So far, she’s a big fan of slides, but not so much with the swings. We’ll be sure to work on that this spring. Speaking of parks, you don’t want to miss the many community Easter egg hunts happening this month. See Pages 54-55 for a full list of all the egg-hunting festivities in the area, including the Acworth Egg Hunt April 12. Like any good parent, my husband really is hoping Parker dominates the toddler egg hunts, so he can score some candy. However, if her performance at Kennesaw State’s Diaper Derby last month was any indication of her competitive drive, his candy collecting dreams might be shattered. The Diaper Derby took place at halftime of a KSU men’s basketball game, with toddlers/ crawlers racing for a prize. Our little nugget started out of the gate super strong, but the cheers of the crowd distracted her. Parker made it to the half-way point, while all the other kids were still at the starting line, then PHOTO BY KYLE HESS. turned around and headed back. I stopped her and pointed her back in the right direction, still ahead of the pack, but our little Miss Congeniality decided that speed was not important, and instead she would rather wave to her adoring fans. She finished second, but apparently did not inherit the competitive spirit my husband and I share. Thankfully, there’s still time for that gene to develop. With Easter baskets and bunnies, also come family and food! Tiffany Hughes is here to help with Easter menu ideas on Pages 52-53 for your family gathering. In addition to Easter fun, springtime means the start of festival season. Be sure to check out the community calendar on Page 42, so you don’t miss a thing. Looking forward to seeing you around Acworth this spring!

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Spring has Sprung Acworth Farmers Market is open for the season, and will continue each Friday morning, 8 a.m.-noon, through Oct. 25. The market is located in the Logan Farm Park Expansion (4405 Cherokee St.). Market customers will have a variety of garden-ripe Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams to choose from each week. The Acworth Farmers Market is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information, call 770-917-1234. Acworth Art Fest is April 6-7 in historic downtown Acworth. More than 100 artisans from around the country will set up booths with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass jewelry, yard art and more. A Kidz Zone will be available, filled with fun activities for little ones. Various food vendors also will be on hand for the art festival.

What’s New Acworth Community Center was scheduled to open

last month, but rainy weather delayed construction. No expected opening date has been announced yet. The Acworth Community Center is located at the corner of Cherokee Street and Logan Road. The facility includes a gymnasium, multipurpose room and the Tanyard Creek Overlook banquet hall.

Call for Instructors! The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is looking for a variety of instructors to teach classes and workshops at the new Acworth Community Center. Potential offerings could include arts or crafts classes, seasonal workshops, lifestyle and well-being classes, etc. Interested individuals should email a résumé and class proposal to taubrey@acworth.org.

Congratulations! American Legion Post 304 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the American Legion with a rededication ribbon-cutting ceremony March 19. The Post was renamed the Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion Post 304. Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood spoke about the dedication of the post to serving the community and veterans, service members and their families. 4220 S. Main St., Acworth.

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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 served as Cobb County District 1 Commissioner since 2014, and recently left that post to work for AquaGuard as the government businesses development director.

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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McDonald’s Holds Graduation Ceremony for Crew Member

YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Joshua McKinney, a 27-year-old crew member, at the McDonald’s on Bells Ferry Road in Acworth, recently earned his GED through the company’s Archways to Opportunity. He was inspired to complete the program because he wanted his young daughter to know the importance of furthering your education. McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity is a program that provides the opportunity for employees to earn a high school diploma, receive upfront college tuition assistance, access free education advising services, and learn English as a second language. McKinney’s hard work and drive warmed the hearts of his fellow crew members and leadership team. To celebrate his achievement, the Acworth McDonald’s held a graduation ceremony for McKinney Feb. 21, complete with cap and gown and remarks from family members and coworkers.

Anthony Jones and Detective V. Guevara, Detective S. Almon and Detective E. Wallace with Jones’ new moped.

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Owner/operators Josh Frankel and Cindy Levine congratulate Joshua McKinney during his Archways to Opportunity graduation ceremony.

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On March 4, Anthony Jones discovered his moped scooter had been stolen from his residence in Acworth and called police to report it. Jones, who works at a local grocery store, was upset his source of transportation for Anthony Jones and his new moped. getting to work was gone. Soon after the crime was committed, Acworth Police were notified that the scooter had been recovered in nearby Bartow County and the vehicle was located at a local tow yard. Investigators from the Acworth Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, who had been working this case, drove him to the impound yard to pick up his property. After paying the $250 impound fee, Jones and the detectives learned the vehicle was inoperable and damaged beyond repair. Acworth detectives turned their focus on locating a new moped for Jones. Partnering with Mooney Motorsports to find a reasonable price on a new scooter and using funds from the Acworth Police Department’s Chaplain Fund, a new scooter was purchased for Jones. Detectives also purchased a locking mechanism from Cycle Gear to help prevent this theft from reoccurring. Jones can get to work on time on his new moped scooter thanks to members of the Acworth Police Investigations Division and community partnerships with our local merchants.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

2019 Fun in the Park Photo Contest As you are out enjoying Cobb parks and facilities, be sure to bring your camera and capture the fun and memories of your sports activities, the beauty of nature and wildlife in the parks and anything else that shows why you enjoy spending time at the park. You can enter up to 10 of your best shots in the 15th annual Fun in the Park Photo Contest. The contest is open to all photographers. See rules and download the entry form at www.cobbcounty.org/ parks.

Art House Accepting Exhibit Submissions Local Boy Scouts Called to Action Local realtor Lindsey Haas with Atlanta Communities contacted Scouts BSA Troop 1639 recently, requesting assistance in cleaning up a yard for an elderly woman in Acworth. On March 16, a crew of Scouts and parents from Troop 1639 and Troop 639 gathered at the Acworth home and began cleaning up the yard. The crew cut bushes and trees, removed limbs, leaves and dead shrubs, filling more than 20 leaf bags and loading a truck full of debris. The team planted grass seed, plants and laid down mulch and pine straw. The homeowner was very happy and grateful for the work that was completed.

The Acworth Arts Alliance is accepting submissions from artists for an upcoming exhibit. The deadline for submissions is May 1. The Art House’s first annual Juried Exhibit will be June 1-July 27. Shane McDonald of Marietta will be the judge for this exhibit. Prizes will be awarded. Visit our website for more information, visit www. acworthartsalliance.org/guidelines.

Northstar Place Named to Top Provider List

Scouts and parents from Troop 1639 and Troop 639 help clean elderly woman’s yard. 10

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Northstar Place was recently named to SeniorAdvisor.com’s Best of 2019 Awards list, recognizing outstanding senior living and home care providers who have received consistently high ratings from residents and their families. Award winners are located across the United States and Canada represent the top tier of in-home care, assisted living and other senior living providers. Northstar Place offers full-service assisted living, memory care, and respite programs. The Kennesaw business, located just off Blue Springs Road, was named among the top 1 percent of providers nationwide for receiving consistently high ratings from online reviewers. “The staff of Northstar Place is honored to have won this very prestigious award,” said Kari Key, Community Relations Manager at Northstar Place.

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Celebrations!

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Age 66 on April 22 Happy double-6 birthday, Papi! You inspire us to live a happy and loving life. Love, Paige and NJ

Megumi Kobayashi Age 1 on April 24 Happy first birthday! We love you so much. Mom and Dad

Isla Moon Campbell

Age 2 on April 20 Wishing our pretty girl a very happy birthday! Love, Daddy, Mommy and Rivers

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Trinity S.L. Walker

Age 15 on April 5 Happy Birthday Molly! We love you!

Age 12 on April 6 Happy birthday Trin! Love, Mommy, Papa, Kennedy, Grandma and Grandpa

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Age 66 on April 10 and age 3 on April 6 Happy birthday to you both! Let’s celebrate! "GiGi,” Zoey and Roxie

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Matt and Megan Baumbach Celebrating 11 years on April 26 Happy 11th Anniversary!

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Kiernan Arnold

Age 5 on April 2 Happy birthday! We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy and Milaina

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Age 8 on April 27 Happy birthday little munchkin’! We love you so much! Mom, Dad, Auntie Judith, Ole, Sabee and Haley

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A Message from the

vent season has officially arrived in Acworth! We are always excited to bring you a variety of exceptional events to fill your spring calendar. We know what a special community we live in, which is why we encourage people to visit Acworth. We also like to utilize our destination parks for some fun-filled events that you definitely won’t want to miss. The spring events open with the Acworth Farmers Market on April 5. This year the market will be held in a new location, the Logan Farm Park Expansion. The market is from 8 a.m. until noon Friday mornings through Oct. 25. This year’s market will be even larger than in years past with an incredible selection of home-grown goodies. The Acworth Farmers Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. The highly anticipated Acworth Art Fest is back on April 6-7. The event will take place on Main Street in historic downtown. The event will include a record number of talented artisans from around the country, a Kidz Zone and food court. For more information, please visit www. acworthartfest.com. In conjunction with the event, the Acworth Arts Alliance will host Pops at Logan Farm Park from 6:30-8 p.m. on April 6. The concert will feature New Horizons Band and will be the main fundraiser for the Acworth Art House. For more information, please visit www. acworthartsalliance.org. We have partnered again with Freedom Church to bring you the annual Acworth Egg Hunt on April 12. This event will be held at the Acworth Sports Complex on the baseball fields and gates open at 6:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be making his surprise entrance with 50,000 eggs at 7:15 p.m. The event

will consist of several egg hunts coordinated by age, as well as other festivities. For more information, please visit www. acworthegghunt.com. This month will also mark the opening of our lakefront parks with beaches. City residents will receive a 2019 parking decal in the mail that will allow them access to the parks free of charge. Dallas Landing will open April 13 and Proctor Landing will open April 14 for the 2019 season. Both parks feature beaches, volleyball, grills and pavilions that are available for rent. There is a $5 parking fee weekdays and $10 on weekends for all non-Acworth Residents. Acworth Beach at Cauble Park will open April 27, along with South Shore Beach on the other side of Lake Acworth. Both parks are free on weekdays, but charge a small fee to non-residents on the weekends. South Shore Park will be $5 per car and Cauble Park will be $10 per car. Mark your calendars for the third annual Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing Park on May 4, The event is a fundraiser for Loving Arms Cancer Research and Dragon Boat Atlanta’s Breast Cancer Awareness Team. Race day combines various cultural activities with food and fun for spectators and participants. To learn more about this sport or to get involved, please visit www.acworthdragonboatfestival.com. As always, for more information on any of these events 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

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Paul and Jayna Miller.

Raymond and Margaret Marker.

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Yazmeen, Herschel and Mariah Newman.

Kinslee and Jesse Fellabaum.

Jason and Piper Cathey.

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Emmanuel and Madison Magnus.

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Dr. Norman Colby and Alesia Colby.

Rock Around the Clock The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department hosted the annual Daddy Daughter Dance March 23 at the North Cobb High School cafeteria. The Sock Hop-themed event was open to girls ages 13 and younger, and their dad or an adult male escort.

Jake and Lily Harrelson.

Jamelle Templeton, Olivia McCowey, Valencia McCowey and Bethany Robinson.

Craig and Emerson, and Marley and Garrett Reidy.

Quincy McMichael and Tasha Vitelli.

Themed table decorations.

Mallory, Chris and Aubrey Miller.

Above, Lakayla, Lorenzo and Shaniyah Daniel. Left, Dancing the night away.

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ACWORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT

Keep Safety First this Spring BY WAYNE DENNARD

Spring is finally here, and the City of Acworth is gearing up for some great events. In the next two months, we will have the Acworth Arts Fest, the Acworth Arts Alliance’s Pops concert, the Acworth Egg Hunt, the Dragon Boat Festival, and Smoke on the Lake. I know that everyone is looking forward to the parks opening and spending time outdoors with family and friends. After a wet winter season, we are all ready to get outside and enjoy the warm spring weather. To make sure that your outdoor events and excursions are peaceful and safe, please pay attention to the following tips.

Please lock your car doors, and do not leave valuables within sight of anyone passing by your vehicle. Thieves love nothing more than an unlocked car door; it is easy prey for lazy crooks. Even if you have taken the precaution of locking your doors, a stray purse left on a car seat is a huge temptation for a thief.

Do not leave children unattended in vehicles. The temperature does not have to be hot outside for the interior of a car to heat up. Even in mild temperatures, leaving a child in a vehicle can lead to heatstroke or even death. The same goes for pets.

When you are at a city event or relaxing at one of our beautiful parks, be sure to keep your small children within eyesight at all times. It takes only a moment to look away and discover your child has wandered off. With older children, we recommend setting a time to meet at a specific location. Do this every half hour or so, and you will have peace of mind knowing your older children are safe.

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Last year's Acworth Arts Fest drew a big crowd. Photo by Beth Fornuto.

Sunblock is a must, especially for children. It’s not summer yet, but the coolness of the springtime sun can be misleading. Sunburns can happen anytime there is sun exposure, whether or not it is hot.

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. If, for any reason, you become stranded, it is a good idea to have the following items in your car: first-aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable snack items, rain gear and jumper cables. There are other items that you can add to your kit, but these are a good starting point.

To help ensure your safety on the city’s many trails, use only the walking trails during park hours. Tell friends and family the route you will be taking, and travel with a partner when possible.

Keep a cellphone with you, and make sure that it is fully charged before you leave home. In the age of technology, a cellphone can be a great tool for maintaining safety in case of emergency. We are all glad spring is finally here, so please enjoy it and make sure to be safe. Taking the proper precautions and being prepared in case of an emergency can help keep a minor inconvenience from becoming a major problem.

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Uninsured and Underinsured Auto Coverage BY JOEL WILLIAMS

What is UM coverage? Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage provides financial protection if you are injured by another driver who does not have enough liability insurance to cover your damages. For example, imagine you are injured in a wreck and your damages are $100,000. What if the at-fault driver only has $25,000 of liability coverage? What about the other $75,000? If you purchased enough uninsured motorist coverage from your automobile insurer, you can look to your own insurance company to make up the difference. So, how does this work in Georgia? For automobile insurance policies issued, delivered or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2009, the insurer must offer the insured “add on” or “reduced by” underinsured motorist coverage. Georgia law does not require an owner of a vehicle to purchase uninsured motorist coverage, but it does require the insurance company to offer the coverage. What is the difference in “add on” or “reduced by” coverage? Add-on coverage provides coverage over and beyond the at-fault driver’s coverage. For example, suppose you are injured by a negligent driver who has only $25,000 of liability coverage. Further assume that you purchased add-on uninsured motorist coverage with limits of $25,000 and your damages are $50,000. In this situation, there is enough available insurance to cover your damages. The at-fault driver’s insurance would pay the $25,000 of liability limits, and your own insurance company would pay the remaining $25,000. What about reduced-by uninsured motorist coverage? Consider the same situation, but assume you purchased reduced-by uninsured motorist coverage with limits of $25,000. Here, your UM coverage is worthless. Your insurance company, the underinsured motorist insurance

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company, would pay nothing because the amount of coverage available under your UM policy would be reduced by the amount of coverage available from the at-fault driver’s liability policy. In other words, your $25,000 UM limit is reduced by the $25,000 available from the atfault driver’s liability policy. Therefore, you would recover $25,000 from the at-fault party’s liability carrier and $0 from your insurance carrier. The lesson here is simple: always purchase add-on uninsured motorist coverage. All drivers are required to carry $25,000 of liability coverage in Georgia, and reducedby UM coverage will only benefit you if you are injured by an uninsured driver. Most drivers who are uninsured, or who carry minimum-limits coverage, do not have assets to pay a judgment entered against them. Play it safe, protect yourself and purchase add-on UM coverage.

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Spring Into Spring With the ABA BY JIM HILBER

UPCOMING EVENTS April 9 Morning Jolt

7:45-9 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.

April 11 ABA Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw

Alive After Five

5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Original BBQ 3329 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth

April 15 Golf Tournament

7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brookstone Golf & Country Club 5705 Brookstone Drive NW, Acworth

April 18 Women’s Network

11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Brookwood Christian School 4728 Wood St., Acworth

April 23 Morning Jolt

7:45-9 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.

May 2 ABA Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw

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Welcome to the second quarter of 2019! The seasonal shift from winter to spring is a particularly nice time to explore Acworth, and scout new opportunities that get us all out into the business community. Fore! Are you teed up for success? The Acworth Business Association will host our annual All-American Golf Classic this month at Brookstone Golf and Country Club. The tournament will include breakfast and lunch. There are several new features that will debut this year. Besides playing, there are several ways to participate and stay involved. We offer tee sponsorships starting at $100. We also have opportunities to set up a booth at a hole to showcase your membership with the ABA. The proceeds help benefit education outreach and the Horizon Field. We would love to see you tee it up with us. Our gold package, which includes our presidential sponsorship, remains, by far, the best member value for a business to maximize exposure and gain traction in the community. Not only does it offer you a foursome in the tournament, or a hole dedicated to your business, it also kicks off the beginning of your ABA event season that will provide recurring value throughout the year at our amazing functions, including the Taste of Acworth. If you are new to the ABA, let me be the first to welcome you. There’s no better way to get acquainted with your business community than by showcasing your abilities, personality and passion with this business association. If you are looking to get yourself and your business involved, look no further. If you are looking for support, our active membership is full of great people who care about the culture and success the ABA provides. They always are willing to share their success stories. Find your connections at our monthly hosted events. We would love to hear from you and share ideas toward mutual success. Speaking of success and motivation, the guest speaker at our March luncheon was award-winning author and teacher Kit Cummings. The stories brought chills, and the wisdom he shared inspired a room full of ABA members. We were reminded about the importance of simply believing. I believe and trust you do, too. It is said, “Today is our bridge to tomorrow, a span we walk for a lifetime.” The ABA appreciates this ongoing journey alongside you and your businesses, and continues to work hard in building your “bridge to success.” It is an honor and pleasure to serve the ABA community. Do good and be well, Jim Hilber President 2019 Acworth Business Association

Jim Hilber has served on the ABA board for three years. He is the president of Merchant Gladiator, LLC, and a father, raising two young boys with his wife Tania.

Rebuilding Credit and Buying a Home BY JAY WHITE

You all have seen or heard the commercials about checking your credit score. It is a huge topic now, and many outlets constantly advertise about checking your credit, knowing your scores, etc. While knowing about your credit is part of being financially responsible, there is a science to repairing credit, and it does not include having a company that charges you money to do this for you. Many of these companies will do what’s called a dispute. These disputes falsely lift credit scores, but, in most cases, it does not resolve the issue. When you go to buy a home, the disputes, typically, must be removed. Then, your credit scores are back to where you started, and the only party that benefited was the credit repair company. Hiring a firm or paying off certain debts, like cars, are two areas where people make mistakes when trying to repair their credit on their own. The algorithms used to calculate a mortgage credit score are different than those used to calculate consumer credit scores. This is what you see online, consumer credit. If you want to buy a home in the near future, do not follow these online scores. Consult a mortgage professional and allow him or her to put a plan together for you that, if followed, will help result in a successful closing.

In the meantime, here are some tips to help maintain a healthy credit score: • Keep credit card balances to less than 50 percent of their limits. Ideally, you want to pay these off each month; this will keep scores higher, and avoid costly interest. • Avoid collections and judgements. • Have medical collections deleted. Many people have no idea they have a medical collection; these are easy to have removed in most cases. • Avoid 30-day late payments on all debts. • Do not have your credit checked often. Only have it checked when you are looking to make a large purchase, such as a home. • Protect your credit. Companies such as LifeLock do a great job monitoring their clients’ credit. • Opt out of all prescreened offers from the credit bureaus. The bureaus sell certain information to companies in order to create lead generation. You can opt out at www.optoutprescreen.com.

Jay White lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and three boys. Jay was named to Mortgage Executive magazine’s 2016 list of “Top 1 Percent Mortgage Originators in America.”

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BOB KOZORA BY CAROLINE KIRK, REAGAN NEPPLE, JULIA OUBRE AND SYDNEY ROACH

Robert Joseph Kozora (Bob) is a former United States Naval Security Group member. Mr. Kozora grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and from an early age, he wanted to serve our country. His father and uncle both were in the military and supported his aspirations to serve. Immediately following graduation, Mr. Kozora joined the Navy. He joined the Naval Security Group, a branch of the Navy that electronically monitors and surveys what is going on in the world and whether those events could pose a threat to the U.S. Since this is a high-security job, Mr. Kozora couldn’t share much of what he had done or seen. Back home after the Vietnam War,

JIMMY DURHAM BY NATALIE ROBINSON AND JACK LISCIO

Jimmy Durham is a native Georgian and grew up in the backwoods of Acworth on a family farm. When he was younger, he and his mother would go into town on Saturdays looking to trade their eggs, butter, chickens, etc., for things like sugar and coffee. One of the people who he looked up to most was his father. He always saw his father as a hard-working man who cared deeply about his family. During his junior year of high school, he saw a girl walking down the hall named Carolyn Harrison. He turned to his friend and said, “I’m going to marry that girl someday,” and three years later, he did. They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. Mr. Durham was 22 years old in 1961 when he was about to be drafted into the Army and instead elected to join the Naval Air Reserve Program at NAS Atlanta, Dobbins Air Base in Marietta. He was stationed at NAS Atlanta active duty for three years and served an additional 24

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some veterans were met with hostility. Mr. Kozora and other veterans wanted to show their pride for their country and service, but were discouraged from speaking about the war. Mr. Kozora got emotional when speaking of this to our group, saying that if being met with hostility was hard then, it was well worth it when he saw the impact it had made upon us. He knows now, and he knew then, Caroline Kirk, Sydney Roach, Bob Kozora and Julia Oubre. that he wasn’t serving just for (Not pictured is Reagan Nepple.) his generation, but for ours and Mr. Kozora couldn’t believe that the any generation after. students and teens of this generation Among other things that Mr. Kozora cared. We were awestruck by what an learned throughout his life, he told us amazing story Mr. Kozora shared with to respect and appreciate life, be a true us, and we would like to thank him for friend, stand up for what we believe in, teaching us valuable lessons through his and to have self-respect. The thing that life story. struck us the hardest, however, was that

serve his community. He was appointed to the Cobb County Board of Education SPLOST Oversight Committee, and was heavily involved in the formation the Durham Middle School Foundation. Mr. Durham also assisted in the publication of “The Durham Cookbook,” which includes many old family Natalie Robinson, Jimmy Durham and Jack Liscio. recipes and what life on the Durham Farm was like. three years in the reserve program. He hopes to be remembered for his Before being given his main job, he was friendship, honesty and dedication to trained and placed on guard duty. With community service. The Cobb Chamber guard duty, he was given a small pistol of Commerce honored Mr. Durham with without bullets and patrolled the base. its first Lifetime Achievement Award for After being trained, his new job was Community Service. He was instrumental to keep up the reserve pilots’ flight log in the county’s acquisition of the Durham books, and make periodic reports to the Farm, and is pleased that two schools command and to the Navy. Mr. Durham were built on the family farm. In his 25 ended his service in 1967, but was able years in banking, Jimmy Durham hopes to keep in touch with many friends from that he has made a difference in the the base for many years. After his service, he went on to community, and in the lives of many work in many different fields and different people.

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Rob’s Rescues What animals usually come here and why?

This dog does not have a name, but her tag number is 612437. She is 8 years old and is a white and brindle terrier. She is a stray, and is very friendly. She is a great size for a family dog, and she loves going on walks. We walked her around the shelter grounds. She has stripes like a tiger and doesn’t jump much.

We get a lot of hawks, owls, opossums, squirrels, song birds. Usually, they have been hit by cars. We also get a lot of squirrels and opossums that have been orphaned.

How do animals get to you?

Mostly people bring them to us.

How many animals do you have here?

We have 24 permanent residents. We take Scott Lange and Rob. them to schools and help educate the public about them. We have around 200 in hospital care at the moment. We accept every specie of native Georgia wildlife, and care for up to 2,000 injured, orphaned or sick animals each year.

What is the strangest animal that you have had?

We got a Canada Goose with an arrow sticking out of his head. Someone had shot him but not killed him. A volunteer went out and caught him. We did surgery to remove the arrow.

What is the smallest and largest animal you have had here?

Baby squirrels, baby opossums, baby hummingbirds. We had a bear cub once, before I came on board.

What story do you like telling?

We have two barred owls, Tappy and Gazer. Gazer came to us as a baby with a genetic cataract, which makes him unable to see well enough to survive in the wild. Tappy was brought to the center after being hit by a car. They were introduced but never got along so arrangements were made for Tappy to go to an educational facility in New York. The permits were all obtained, and the day before Tappy was scheduled to get on the plane to go to New York the two owls started calling to each other. We put them together and they started preening each other, and we canceled the flight to New York. They have bonded and been together ever since.

Why do you like working here?

This great cat’s name is Bruce. He is 8 years old and his tag number is 611488. He loves getting brushed, and being petted gently. If you are looking for a cat that loves toys, this is not that cat, but, if you are looking for a cat who loves you, then this is the right cat for you. He is a gray cat, is very talkative and would love a home that is very peaceful.

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I like helping animals. The people who work and volunteer here have sacrificed a lot. They are very inspiring to be around and it is a very positive atmosphere.

How long do the animals stay here?

The educational animals that we have here can't be released and are permanent residents. Rehabilitated animals stay, on the short end, a couple of days. A six-month rehabilitation is normally the maximum.

What can I and the community do to help you?

Adult volunteers and donors are always needed. We get no government funding. We also need items like towels, pillowcases, cat and dog food.

What else do you want people to know about AWARE?

We do everything we can to be there when animals are in need. If you find a wild animal that needs help, please email us to get advice on whether to bring it in: help@awarewildlife.org.

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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I interviewed Mr. Scott Lange, who is the executive director of AWARE Wildlife Center (www.awarewildlife.org) that rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals.

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Reach, Rescue, Restore BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

Every rescue has a face. Every face has an individual story. Every story includes a dream. The Atlanta Dream Center (ADC) exists to restore dreams that have been shattered by life’s seemingly insurmountable challenges. Its ultimate mission is to reach, rescue and restore men, women and children, in order that the glory of God may be known. The ADC operates three ministries to accomplish this mission: • Out of Darkness. For those in Atlanta Dream Center volunteers gather for prayer before outreach. commercial sex trafficking: Individuals are exploited for sex every night. ADC reaches to victims in Cobb County jail last year.” messages: “You are loved!” and “You are women and men, and offers safety, care When the Super Bowl came to town beautiful!” These simple gestures often and hope for the future. this year, the ADC took a strong proactive lead to conversations with the women that • Metro Kids. For at-risk children stance with “SafeZone Atlanta” to meet ultimately lead to rescues. The first woman and their communities: There are many the expected increase in criminal activity. ever rescued, Vicky, still texts Pastor Paul children who are hurting and surrounded An army of 250 volunteers from 16 cities every day. “I saw how handshakes built by poverty, drug abuse, violence and crime. across the United States joined SafeZone deals on the street, but I learned that hugs ADC’s creative solutions help break the efforts. Forty-eight on the street built hearts,” Vicky said. cycle of hopelessness. outreaches were made The average cost of a rescue is $7,000; • iAM. For people on the streets, in strip each woman goes through a year-long struggling with clubs, brothels and program, and ADC pays her way. Mentors homelessness and bus stations. It was a also are assigned to the women, keeping in addiction: ADC’s staff sees tremendous labor of touch at least twice weekly to keep up with beyond rough exteriors love from volunteers their progress. and circumstances. that was covered with To become a part of ADC’s They know any 93 hours of prayer transformational work, Princess Nights person experiencing and worship as 1,100 are 7-10:30 p.m. Saturdays (for volunteers homelessness has a name, calls were made to age 16 and older). Other opportunities a story, and a bright future, individuals soliciting include Adopt-A-Block (outreach to at-risk and wants to walk that online, and 3,650 gifts families) and Compassion Night (outreach ADC founders Paul and Patty Palmer. journey with him. were handed out. As to the homeless). “Over 8,000 volunteers a result, nine women left exploitive have come through ADC since we began, The ADC was founded by Pastor Paul and situations. and we’ve never had an incident,” Pastor Patty Palmer, and family, in 2003. Although “Even though the hotline received Palmer said. the ADC is in downtown Atlanta, the 20 percent more calls during the Super For more details, visit ministry reaches into Cobb County. Bowl, it is hard to prove increased www.atldreamcenter.com to make a “Whatever is going on in Atlanta is going activity during the game,” said Courtney donation and discover how to get involved on outside the Perimeter,” Pastor Paul Dow of the Atlanta Dream Center. “It has in loving and serving our community, or Palmer said. “Living outside Atlanta does proven that the real need is to be more call 404-817-3502. If you know someone not exempt us from big city problems, like alert all of the time.” who needs the hotline, call 404-941-6024. sex trafficking. More than 1,300 victims Simplicity is a common thread through have been rescued from commercial sexual the many life-changing ministries that go exploitation through ADC since it started. on throughout the entire year at the ADC. In Cobb County, 34 rescues were made in Susan Browning Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and Out of Darkness holds Princess Nights, 2017. It is a tragic fact that when women mom of three grown children. during which volunteers hand out a single are arrested for trafficking activity, they She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving rose and handwritten notes to women on experience a second victimization. ADC at Woodstock City Church. the streets. This gift is delivered with two volunteers and staff made over 100 visits 36

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Tips to Staying Safe on the Water This Season BY GREGORY FONZENO

Georgia boaters, mark your calendars for National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, the unofficial start of the boating season. While boating is a time for fun and family, it’s also a time for care and safety. With more than 330,000 boats registered in the state, there are at least three things everyone should do to ensure a fun and safe day on the water.

Take a boating education class.

Just as an educated driver is safer on the road, an educated boater is safer on the water. Knowing the rules on the water keeps everyone safe, and provides for a much more enjoyable experience. There are many options locally available to take a safe boating class, including courses offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, or online by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It is also important to remember that in Georgia, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1998, must have completed a boating education course before operating any motorized vessel on Georgia state waters.

Always wear a life jacket.

Many of us might remember pictures of the Titanic and other maritime disasters where passengers put on large, bulky life jackets. They were so cumbersome that they were stored aboard ship and passed out (at least to the lucky ones) just before sinking. Things have changed! Today’s recreational boater life jackets are lightweight – not bulky – colorful, and comfortable to wear. Their purpose, however, hasn’t changed; they still save lives. In the past five years, 21 people have drowned in Lake Allatoona, and none of those victims were wearing life jackets. Approximately 700 boating deaths occur nationally each year with 80 percent drowning, and 83 percent of those were not wearing life jackets. Georgia law requires that boaters “carry aboard and have readily accessible” one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board. Life jackets must be in good condition, and of the proper fit for each passenger – a small child needs a small life jacket. However, if you find yourself overboard and in the water, it is impossible to grab your life jacket, and put 38

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it on while in the water struggling to stay afloat. A life jacket only works if it is worn at all times. There are a wide variety of life jackets on the market. Pricewise they range from about $10 to more than $200. Whatever type of life jacket you choose, the most important feature is that it is worn at all times while on the boat. A life jacket doesn’t work unless you wear it. When a life jacket is worn, nobody mourns.

File a float plan.

Whenever you go boating, always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. If something should happen, you can’t be rescued if no one knows where to search. Always prepare a float plan before departure. The plan doesn’t need to be overly complicated, but should cover the following points: • Description of the boat: type, length, color, registration number and name. • Description of your car: license plate number and at what marina or launch ramp it is parked.

• Number of people on board. • When and from where you are leaving, where you are going/route, and when you expect to return. If that seems like too much, just let someone know from where you are leaving, where you are going, and when you will be returning. Leave the float plan with a good friend, a family member, or someone you can trust to take action once you are overdue. Your friend will then call the appropriate party to come to your rescue. The appropriate party to call could be the DNR, the Corps of Engineers, or local sheriff’s office. The float plan tells the rescuer where to look. As the boating season begins, everyone wants to have an enjoyable time on the water. A safe boating experience is a fun experience. Following these guidelines will help everyone have a much safer boating season this summer. For more information about boating education classes, email the Lake Allatoona Coast Guard Auxiliary at flotilla22pe@gmail.com.

Greg Fonzeno is the public education officer and vice commander of the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit (Flotilla 22) at Allatoona Lake.

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Pineapple Park Brings Your Home Style to Fruition

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Above: Pineapple Park’s inviting retail shop gives customers inspiration. Below: New apothecary shop inside Pineapple Park.

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he staff of Pineapple Park, led by owner Pacita Wilson, is as much family as they are co-workers. Perhaps it’s a natural result from working in an environment that feels like a home, with displays of sofas and chandeliers, dining tables, chairs, desks, lamps and other accessories. Customers who walk into Pineapple Park are greeted warmly, welcomed by the soothing scents of burning candles. The newest addition to the store is an apothecary shop, filled with yummy soaps, lotions, bath salts and men’s products. “When somebody walks into Pineapple Park, I want them to experience the warmth and comfort of home,” Pacita said. “We develop relationships with our customers, so that we can truly understand what ‘home’ looks and feels like to them. We utilize a layering method, which allows us to incorporate personal touches into the design that directly reflects who the family is. My career is about more than just decorating; it is about designing a space that connects on an emotional level with my clients, giving them a sense of relaxation.” That family feel is extended to Pineapple Park’s turnkey design services that can accommodate any style home. “Our claim to fame is we accomplish it within 24 hours,” Wilson said. “We are a call-you-by-your-first-name business that offers personalized customer service.” Pacita and husband, Ken, have deep roots in home design. In 2010, they opened Pineapple Park in downtown Woodstock after moving from Florida, where she operated a furniture showroom and several warehouses. Pacita has been in the design business for more than 20 years, and is excited about her newest ventures.

The Park

The designer always is looking for more opportunities to serve the community. In May 2019, Pacita opened The Park on Rope Mill Road, a warehouse and design center located 1 mile from the Chambers Street shop. The Park is open to the trade and turnkey design clients.

Furniture Line

With the expansion of the Pineapple Park Home furniture line, business is growing and the shop’s hometown is being honored. Pacita has named a few furniture pieces after her beloved town: The Woodstock Hutch and The Chambers Table.

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The latest venture is a mobile store, coming soon. Pacita hints for Pineapple Park fans to look forward to something shiny and bright. For up-to-the-minute details, follow Pineapple Park on social media. “We strive to be of service to anyone looking to create a wonderful home filled with peace, grace and hospitality by offering everything from full service interior design down to gift items for friends and family,” Pacita said. “It is always our goal to create space with our clients’ visions in mind and bring them to fruition.”

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Around & About APRIL Lecture series, hosted by Save Acworth History 9 Foundation and the Kennesaw Historical Society, continues at 7 p.m. at Roberts School in Acworth. Dr. Tom Scott will speak on World War II and the origins of modern-day Cobb County. Light refreshments will be served.

Egg Hunt, hosted by the city of Acworth and 12 Acworth Freedom Church, at the Acworth Sports Complex, 4000

S. Main St. The egg hunt will take place on the baseball fields. Gates and concessions open at 6:30 p.m., and the first hunt begins at 7:30 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hunt consists of 50,000 eggs, and the Easter Bunny will skydive in for the fun. The Acworth Egg Hunt is broken down into five age groups, and the start times will alternate between fields. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www.acworthegghunt.com.

13 Alliance, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Three of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Studio and Garden Tour, hosted by the Acworth Arts

founding artists will open their homes for attendees to enjoy the colors of spring in their unique studios, and tour their distinct gardens. Tickets are $20 per person, or $35 per couple. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.acworthartsalliance.org/events.

Business Association Golf Tournament 15 Acworth will be held at Brookstone Golf and Country Club, 5705

MAY Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by Loving Arms 4 Acworth Cancer Outreach and Dragon Boat Atlanta, at Dallas

Landing Park, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The third annual event will feature Dragon Boat races between various organizations, and will support cancer patients and survivors in the community. For more information, visit www.acworthdragonboatfestival.com.

Canton Festival of the Arts, produced by the 4-5 Cherokee Arts Center, will take place in Brown

Park in downtown Canton. The festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is the primary fundraiser of the center. The festival features the Artist Market, Serenity Garden, Rising Artist Area, Kids Zone and Food Court. For more information, visit www.CantonArtFestival.com.

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, hosted by 10-11 the Rotary Club of North Cobb, in partnership

with the city of Acworth, at Acworth Beach at Cauble Park. Admission is free. The 10th annual charity barbecue competition will feature food, family entertainment and live performances. Smoke on the Lake is presented in association with the Georgia Barbecue Association. All net proceeds from the event will go directly to charity. For more information, visit www.smokeonthelake.org.

Brookstone Dr. NW, Acworth. The annual event begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration, a silent auction and breakfast. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. To register a team, or for sponsorship information, visit www.acworthbusiness.org.

Ladies Tea and Silent Auction at Brookwood 25 Christian School, 4728 Wood St., Acworth, 11:30

a.m.-1:30 p.m. Event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Brookwood Christian School. The full tea will be catered by Cake House on Main, with over 25 silent auction items from local businesses. To purchase tickets, or to donate items, email office@ brookwoodchristian.com.

27 Kennesaw Skate Park at Swift Cantrell Park, hosted They Will Skate Again Atlanta will be held at

by Life Rolls On, a nonprofit that helps those with spinal cord injuries. The wheelchair and adaptive skate clinic is free, but registration is required. Event begins at 9 a.m. and lunch is provided. To register, visit https://liferollson.org/atlanta.

Through April 27

Fire & Sand Exhibit, hosted by Acworth Arts Alliance, at the Acworth Art House. As always, the works of the member artists also will be on display and available to purchase. For more information, visit www.acworthartsalliance.org. 42

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The Yaarab Shrine Circus Elephants with the Hanneford Dancers.

Shrine Circus and Fair returns for its 18-27 Yaarab 77th year. The largest Shrine circus and fair in

North America comes to Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta. Ringmaster Tim Tegge hosts all the entertainment under the Big Top including, flying trapeze artists, elephants, clowns, the human cannonball, horses, camels, zebras and other circus animals. The fair will feature 35 rides for all ages. Gate admission is $7, ages 10 and younger are free. Admission includes unlimited circus performances. Fair rides are $1.25 per ticket with multiple ticket deals available for purchase. For more information, visit www.2019shrinecircus.com.

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Time Change Provides a Little Perspective BY PASTOR JAMES GWIN

The first recorded “time change” took place in April, 1916. Germany and Austria wanted to conserve energy during World War I. President Franklin D. Roosevelt kept the United States on Daylight Saving Time in 1942-45, to help with the WWII effort. Over the past 75 years, there have been tweaks to our time-shifting tradition. Arizona and Hawaii passed laws to forgo changing clocks. Yet, for most of us around Acworth, there comes a moment when we go to bed on Saturday – only to wake up on Sunday to an altered chronological reality. For days (perhaps weeks) after a time change, I am prone to walk into walls, consume unhealthy quantities of coffee, and blame anything that irritates me on the 60-minute adjustment that just occurred. To be sure, time does not change. We change clocks, not time. In the Bible, there are at least two words for time. One translates into the Greek word Chronos. Chronos refers to how we measure time. “Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care . . . about chronos?” When we change our clocks, we are synchronizing our understanding of chronos one hour (forward or backward). The second word used for time in the Bible translates into the Greek word Kairos. Kairos loosely means a moment from God. More than 36 years ago, I was sitting in a small waiting room at Douglasville United Methodist Church. The pastor opened the door and said, “It is time.” I followed him down the aisle to marry my wife. That was my kairos, a moment that defines my life. You and I live in changing times (chronos). Everyone seems either angry, fearful or both. We don’t agree on politics, on

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who has the right of way in a roundabout, or how much they should charge to drive in the Peach Pass lane. However, the simple fact that, twice a year on a given night, everyone in the United States, except Arizona and Hawaii, changes their schedule to accommodate this tradition proves to me that there is still hope. This is one thing we all do together. So, I give thanks for those government officials who inflict this energy-saving time shift on humanity. In the midst of our chronos adjustment, I see a little kairos. I need to wrap this up. My deadline was an hour ago. Curse you time change.

James Gwin has been the pastor of Acworth United Methodist Church since 2011. As a native Georgian, he loves the rich diversity of the Acworth community.

Happy Where We Are BY JENNIFER BONN

I recently heard someone say you should never stop growing regardless of age or your situation in life. I thought this was a powerful statement because it sends the message that we should continue to try to improve ourselves, broaden our horizons, try new things and believe in possibilities. Lately though, I have been thinking about how powerful it is when we are happy right where we are. As a runner, I am surrounded by people who are always trying to be faster, to reach a personal best. The last run is in the past, and the next one has to be better. Some runners can make this challenge fun, while for others it becomes an emotional roller coaster of success and setbacks. Then there is another group of runners who are just happy running. This group does not have any expectations beyond crossing the finish line. I have noticed that this type of runner seems much happier during the race than the runner who is fixated on a fast time. I have had so many conversations recently with runners who are happy right where they are. They do not see a need to be competitive; they are there for the experience. As a teacher, I see students obsessed with their grades instead of worrying about what they have learned. It is not

their fault that they are so grade-driven. Our educational system is geared that way. Instead of worrying about how they can learn more, they want to know if the next quiz will lower their grade. There are a few glorious students who are just content to grow in a subject that they enjoy. Many of us tend to be restless because we live in a society where we are encouraged to stay young, vibrant and to continue to reinvent ourselves. It is just as valuable to be happy with who you are, where you are, and what you have in your life. So, is it OK to be happy where we are, or do we always need to try to be better? Contentment can be a form of gratitude. We realize how blessed we are to have all the wonderful things and people in our lives. Who are we competing against anyway? God loves us just the way we are, so it is fine whether you want to push yourself to new heights, or rest where you are with a big smile.

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

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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS Cobb Teachers Named NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors NASA and the SETI Institute recently announced that the Cobb County School District is one of only 14 school systems in eight states to participate in the 2019 NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program. Out of the 28 teachers selected nationwide, four Cobb County School teachers will serve as NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors: • Berkil Alexander, Kennesaw Mountain High School • Nikki Bisesi, Hillgrove High School • Philip Matthews, Kennesaw Mountain High School Raeah Woodson collects books for a nonprofit.

Cornerstone Senior Advocates for Child Literacy Cornerstone Preparatory Academy senior Raeah Woodson of Kennesaw held a book drive to benefit Children Read and students attending Title I schools in metro Atlanta. Her goal was to collect 200 prekindergarten and kindergarten books. Woodson created the book drive for her senior legacy project. Cornerstone seniors are required to complete a capstone project, during which they consider their God-given gifts, talents, interests and passions as they explore a final indepth service project. Woodson decided on her senior project after reading about the impact that access to books outside of school can have on child literacy. “Access to books is important in a child’s reading and literacy development, and many lower income families do not have appropriate reading materials for their children at home,” Woodson said. “I was astounded to learn that 61 percent of low-income families do not have any children’s books in their home.” Woodson searched for organizations that aim to help this specific need and found Children Read, an organization in downtown Atlanta that collects donated books, cleans them, and takes them to Title I schools in metro Atlanta. Woodson volunteers at Children Read on Tuesdays by cleaning, repairing and sorting donated books. However, she realized she could make an even greater impact by holding a book drive, so that more children could benefit from access to books. For more information, visit www.childrenreadatlanta.org. 46

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• Season Stalcup, Wheeler High School The NASA ambassador program is a professional development opportunity for high school science teachers designed to improve science teaching and learning, and increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As ambassadors, the Cobb teachers will join fellow educators for training in astrophysics, planetary science content, and pedagogy. Their training will include a weeklong immersion experience at NASA’s science research aircraft facility in Palmdale, California, with participation in research flights onboard NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). After their training, the Cobb teachers, with the help of program staff, will implement a NASA science-oriented electromagnetic spectrum and infrared astronomy curriculum module in their classrooms. The module was developed by the SETI Institute, which has managed the ambassador program since its inception in 2011. Cobb’s teachers are part of the first NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors class open to teachers outside of California.

Pickett’s Mill Elementary Named School of the Month Pickett’s Mill Elementary School was named School of the Month by the Acworth Business Association (ABA) March 7. Each month, the ABA recognizes one of its member schools, highlighting the accomplishments of the students and staff. Pickett’s Mill Principal Jenny Douglas accepted the honor at the ABA’s monthly luncheon at NorthStar Church.

Pickett’s Mill Principal Jenny Douglas speaks at the ABA luncheon March 7.

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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS KSU Wins Sports Medicine Student Bowl

Elizabeth Turnbough placed second at the ACSI Regional Spelling Bee.

Bethany Akinola placed third at the ACSI Regional Spelling Bee.

Two NCCS Middle Schoolers Advance to National Spelling Bee After finishing in the top five at regionals, two North Cobb Christian School middle schoolers are headed to Washington, D.C., to compete in the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) National Spelling Bee. Elizabeth Turnbough and Bethany Akinola placed second and third in the ACSI Regional Spelling Bee. The pair advances to the national competition for the first time in school history.

The Kennesaw State University sports medicine student team of Michaela Alesi, Joy Tankersley and Josh Jones recently claimed top honors at the 2019 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Student Bowl Championship. The competition took place at the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference in Greenville, S.C. The KSU trio beat 36 other college teams from across the southeast chapter. With the regional win, Alesi, Tankersley and Jones advance to the National ACSM competition.

Cornerstone Prep Earns Top Workplace Honors Cornerstone Preparatory Academy was named the Top Small Workplace in the 2019 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplaces contest. Additionally, Head of School Jeanne Borders was named winner of the 2019 Top Workplaces Leadership special award for small workplaces. Cornerstone was named to the Top Workplaces list by the AJC in 2016 and 2017, but this marks the first time the school has ranked first on the list. 48

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The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection.

City of Acworth Ribbon Cuttings

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Options Available for Single-Sided Deafness BY DR. SARAH LICHT

Single-sided deafness (SSD) is the loss of hearing in one ear. SSD is most often caused by viral infections, head or neck trauma, Ménière's disease, or surgical procedures to remove brain tumors that are on the auditory nerve. Individuals with SSD may experience impaired hearing on one side, and also have a difficult time determining the direction of sound. This can subject the individual to dangerous situations, particularly when trying to cross the street or SSD is most navigate traffic. This type of hearing loss is more often caused common than most people realize, by viral however there are treatments available. Two options, currently infections, approved by the FDA, are the head or neck contralateral routing of the signal (CROS) device and the bone trauma ... anchored hearing aid (Baha) device. The CROS is a non-surgical option. The device resembles a hearing aid and has two components: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter sits on the deaf ear and picks up sound in the environment. The sound is sent wirelessly to the receiver in the good ear. For example, if a person has SSD in the left ear, with a CROS

system, they would be able to hear someone talking on their left side; however, the sound would be funneled into the right ear through the receiver. The Baha is a device that is surgically implanted, and uses vibration to stimulate the inner ear directly through bone conduction. A titanium rod is surgically placed in the deaf ear’s mastoid bone, which is located directly behind the ear. After the incision site heals, a small removable, box-like device is snapped onto the rod. This device picks up sound in the environment, and, through bone vibration, sends the signal to the good ear. This device also is used for other types of hearing loss. Although both options allow the user to gain awareness of sound from his or her deaf ear, expectations must remain realistic. Localization, or knowing where a sound is coming from, will still be challenging, since the sound is being presented to only the good ear. Listening with background noise present is optimal with two ears, and this type of setting will remain challenging.

Sarah Licht, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2016.

Exercise and Arthritis: Keep Aging Joints Healthy BY DR. BRIAN SENG

Arthritis affects more than 50 million U.S. adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Exercise is important for overall joint health, even for those with arthritis. If you have arthritis, exercise is probably the last thing on your to-do list. In fact, walking, running and other high-impact exercises once were thought to be a major cause of arthritis. We now know that it may be a lack of physical activity that can lead to worsening arthritis symptoms. Moderate exercise actually can help improve flexibility, strengthen weak muscles and decrease pain. Here are some ways to protect your joints and keep them healthy as you age. • Maintain a healthy weight. Every extra pound you gain can put up to four extra pounds of stress on your weight-bearing joints (knees, hips and spine). Even the smallest amount of weight loss will give you relief. • Get regular low-impact aerobic exercise. Choose activities such as walking, biking, swimming/water aerobics, or use an elliptical machine. Those types of exercises protect the joints and the muscles around them. Aim for 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity, three to four times a week. Avoid rapid weight-bearing/ joint-loading exercises that put a lot of stress on your joints, such as stair-stepper machines, running/jogging or high-intensity Zumba classes (try Zumba Gold or Aqua Zumba instead). 50

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• Add weight-bearing exercises. These keep bones strong with lower weights and more reps. Use weight machines, free weights and resistance bands, or aerobic activities where you must support your own weight (push-ups). However, patients with arthritis should avoid heavy weight lifting and CrossFit. • Include stretching to stay limber. This helps prevent tight muscles, which exert extra force on joints and limit range of motion. Yoga is great. However, patients need to understand that arthritis may limit their range of motion and the types of yoga positions they can perform. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to help reduce pain and swelling in joints affected by arthritis. Turmeric is a natural alternative to anti-inflammatory medication. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are options that may support healthy joints; however, research is inconclusive. There are more than 100 types of arthritis; some are more limiting than others. Talk to your doctor before beginning any new exercise program, or if you experience any unusual pain.

Dr. Seng is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Northside Hospital Cherokee and Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists in Woodstock, specializing in hip and knee replacement. 770-292-6500. www.arthritisandtotaljoint.com.

Time to Stand BY DR. ANDREW PAYNE

“Time to stand.” Has your Fitbit, Apple Watch, or other fitness tracker told you to do that yet? Mine has. Mine even tells me when to take a deep breath, as if I forgot to breathe. Technology is amazing and, as long as you are OK with it logging everything you do, it can actually help you develop healthier habits. One habit we need to develop is standing, instead of sitting all day. You wake up early, just to sit in traffic for an hour. Then you sit at work for another eight hours. You sit in the car on the way home, sit while you eat dinner, and even sleep in a sitting position when you sleep on your side. Sit, sit, sit—that is all we do and our poor hip flexors stay tight all day long. When you finally get a chance to stand, it hurts because the hip flexors have been contracted for so long that any stretching of them burns when you try to stand. So, what should you do? Stand, stand, stand. Any chance you get, you should stand. Get a standing desk, walk around the office once an hour, take the stairs instead of the elevator. It’s not rocket science. You know what to do, you just have to be aware of it and act on it.

Unfortunately, tightness of the hip flexors also can cause low back pain and sometimes even spasms, which can cause bones in your spine to misalign and cause additional problems. If you have back pain from sitting all day, and the tips above do not help, give chiropractic a try and see if it helps.

Dr. Andrew Payne is the owner/chiropractor at Lake City Chiropractic in downtown Acworth and is an active member of the Acworth Business Association.

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Deviled Eggs With a Kick

Ingredients

• 8 eggs • 1 tsp. horseradish • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard • ¼ cup mayo • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ¼ tsp. garlic salt • ¼ tsp. onion powder • 1 tsp. dried parsley (or 1 tbs. fresh) • Pepper and salt to taste

Directions

Place eggs in the bottom of a pot, and cover with water. Cook over high heat just until water boils, then cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 20 minutes. Next, drain water and immediately run cold water over the eggs. Peel as soon as they are cool enough to handle, starting by cracking the egg all over and peeling from the narrow end first. Slice eggs in half and lay on plate. Remove yolks and place in bowl. Mash, then add remaining ingredients, making sure to taste. Sprinkle egg whites with salt, then add a heaping teaspoon of yolk mixture to each. NOTE: Extra eggs can be boiled, but do not need to be filled until the day you plan to eat them. Simply store the whites in a zip top bag and the yolk mixture in a container with a lid in the fridge.

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients • 8 oz. elbow macaroni • 2 cups whole milk • 1 can evaporated milk • 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks • ½ stick butter, melted • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Directions

• 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 ½ tsp. garlic salt • 1 tsp. ground black pepper • ¼ tsp. ground red pepper

Combine all ingredients, except ½ cup cheddar, in a slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Stir to mix in seasonings, then cook on medium for 2 ½ - 3 hours, until pasta is done. When it is tender, sprinkle the last ½ cup cheddar across the top and let set until melted. NOTE: Diced jalapenos can be added for a spicy version. 52

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Easter Cooking in the South BY TIFFANY HUGHES

Easter means a lot of things to different people, and not just in the religious context. It is a holiday when you gather with family and friends to enjoy a big meal. The foods served for this celebration can be as varied as the types of people who prepare them. Folks in New England might prepare ham with pineapple, some form of asparagus, scalloped potatoes and dinner rolls. A midwestern Easter meal might consist of lamb, potato salad with peas and ham, glazed carrots, and hot cross buns. Southwestern families might have stuffed rabbit, Easter egg bread, roast pig, fresh farm veggies and deviled eggs. Southerners, on the other hand, pull out all the stops for all foodcentered holidays, and Easter is no exception. Menus differ from family to family, but some components are consistent. Meats can range from ham, roast duck or goose, turkey, lamb chops and even pork loin. There are always veggies, and potatoes of some sort. As for dessert, coconut seems to be the reigning favorite. If ham is your chosen meat, you’ve got two possibilities. Buying a whole one with bone-in, or a spiral-sliced boneless one. If going with the bone-in option, line a roasting pan with foil and place halved onions and whole carrots across the bottom. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then place the ham on top of the veggies. Pour 16 ounces of ginger ale or orange soda, across the ham, and bake covered for about six hours at 325 degrees. Baste periodically. Finish the last 30 minutes uncovered. Spiral-sliced hams are pre-cooked, so it's important to ensure they stay moist while reheating in the oven. The benefit of a spiral-sliced ham is that a glaze can melt onto the pieces themselves. Place ham in a roasting pan, and tuck three halved oranges around it, removing the seeds first. Add two quartered apples. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup molasses with 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or more to taste) and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Spread the glaze generously over the ham, cover and bake 2½ - 3 hours at 325 degrees. Periodically spread more glaze over the ham while cooking. Remove cover 30 minutes before done to crisp the glaze. I you don’t like molasses, you can substitute ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons melted butter instead. Sides are just as important to the Easter meal as the meat. One of the most popular is deviled eggs and the filling can be as different as your taste buds. Think of adding additional ingredients, such as bacon, crab meat, horseradish, sriracha, feta cheese, or even fresh parmesan cheese. Other sides might include sweet potato casserole, potato salad, pasta salad, scalloped potatoes, hashbrown casserole and macaroni and cheese; all are staples of a Southern Easter meal. Vegetables play a big part in the meal as well. Carrots in one version or another always make an appearance. Whether they’re roasted, raw with dip, in a casserole or cake, no Easter meal is complete without them. Green beans are a must-have, but not necessarily the green bean casserole you had growing up. Try laying fresh green beans on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil, sprinkle garlic salt and a dash of red pepper over them, then bake approximately 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees, until the beans appear to wilt slightly. Remove from oven and toss with balsamic vinegar or minced garlic, additional salt and fresh parsley. To amp up the

Creamy Coconut Cake Ingredients • 1 box white cake mix • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 can crème of coconut • 8 oz. container whipped topping • 7 oz. bag shredded sweetened coconut

Directions

savory factor, you can also toss in some crumbled feta cheese. Fresh asparagus can also be prepared the same way, just make sure to trim the tough ends before baking. Brussel sprouts are another favorite of Southern tables for Easter. To prep them, simply cut off the end and peel the outer layers to reveal the more green leaves underneath. This needs to be done no matter how you plan to prepare them. To make a quick salad, thinly slice the Brussel sprouts, then toss in a large bowl with finely chopped Vidalia onion, shredded carrots and sliced almonds. In a separate small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and a dash of ground red pepper. Toss with Brussel sprouts and refrigerate at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld. If you prefer cooked Brussel sprouts, simply slice in half, and lay face down on a baking sheet. Sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans amongst the sprouts, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until sprouts begin to turn golden. Remove from oven and toss with a little honey and either lemon juice or apple cider vinegar just before serving. No Easter meal is complete without dessert. Whether it’s carrot cake, various forms of cake with buttercream frosting, or creamy coconut cake, the dessert choice for this holiday always seems to be cake. Coconut is a popular flavor to use in Easter cakes. Not a baker? Not to worry – simply buy a pound cake or angel food cake, slice and bake for 15-20 minutes, then top with coconut ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Strawberry or raspberry jam are delicious if spread on the cake before adding the ice cream and hot fudge sauce. No matter what your meal plans are for Easter, just remember where the recipes came from that you make. Mim’s biscuits? Check. Slow cooker macaroni and cheese? Check. Grandma’s carrot casserole? Absolutely. Your version of baked ham? You betcha. No matter what you serve, celebrate the ones you’re with and the recipes of those who are no longer with you, but still very present through their food. Happy cooking everyone!

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. While the cake is baking, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk with the crème of coconut. When cake is removed from oven, poke holes across the top using the handle of a wooden spoon. Immediately sprinkle a handful of coconut across the top, then pour the condensed milk mixture over it. Let cake cool, then cover the top with whipped topping and coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Mim’s Biscuits Ingredients • 1 stick cold butter, divided

• 2 cups self-rising flour • ¾ cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add flour to a food processor, then shred ½ stick cold butter into the flour. Process flour and butter together until crumbly. Pour in buttermilk and pulse only until flour is moistened. Place 2 tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet and place in the oven to melt. Flour a large surface and place dough on it. Dust hands with flour, then knead dough three or four times. Next, coat a rolling pin with flour, and roll dough out to 1 inch thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter. Remove skillet from the oven, and place biscuits in the pan, making sure to flip them once to coat both sides with butter. Make sure biscuits are touching to ensure they will rise while baking. Place skillet in oven and cook biscuits approximately 12 minutes, until golden. While biscuits bake, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with butter.

Grandma’s Carrot Casserole Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into coins

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cup minced onion

• 1 tbs. sugar

• ⅔ cup mayo

• 8 oz. bag stuffing mix

• ½ tsp. salt

Directions

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.

Cook carrots in boiling water, then drain. Put in large bowl with remaining ingredients, except the stuffing mix. Pour in an 8x8 casserole dish that’s been coated with cooking spray. Top with stuffing mix, and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. AROUND ACWORTH | April 2019

Egg Hunts Grab your Easter basket and hop over to Acworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s egg hunt and others nearby.

April 7

Bunny Bash Noon-4 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at

Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock. Visit the Easter Bunny and receive a free printed photograph. Personal cameras are welcomed. Enjoy face painting, a cotton candy station, balloon twisters, a live DJ and more.

April 12

Acworth Egg Hunt, hosted by the city of Acworth

and Freedom Church, at the Acworth Sports Complex, 4000 S. Main St. The egg hunt will take place on the baseball fields, and participants are asked to park on the baseball side of the complex. Gates and concessions open at 6:30 p.m., and the first hunt begins at 7:30 p.m. The hunt consists of 50,000 eggs, and the Easter Bunny will make his grand entrance at 7:15 p.m. The Acworth Egg Hunt is broken down into five age groups, and the start times will alternate between fields. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www.acworthegghunt.com.

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April 12

Flashlight Egg Hunt, hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. Check in 7:30 p.m., hunt starts at 8:30 p.m. for ages 1-12. $10 per child. Craft and snack stations, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny. At Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. Pre-registration required. For information, contact Lindsey Collett, lcollett@cherokeega.com. www.crpa.net.

April 13

Northside Hospital Easter Eggstravaganza

2-4 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Activities, snacks and selfies with the Easter Bunny are free. Souvenir T-shirts are $10. Registration is free, however, you can make a donation during registration, and all proceeds benefit the Special Care Nursery at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Guests also are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, baby wipes and baby food for MUST Ministries in Cherokee. No glass bottles or jars. Collection bins available at the event. Egg hunt times are: 2:30 p.m. for ages 0 to 3, and for those who have special needs and require assistance; 2:45 p.m. for ages 4 to 6; 3 p.m. for ages 7 to 9; and 3:15 p.m. for 10 and older. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to April 14. In case of inclement weather on April 14, the event will be canceled. give.northside.com/events/easter-eggstravaganza.

April 13

Hop into Spring Event, hosted by Town Center at Cobb, from 1-3 p.m. in the lower level Sears court, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. This annual event features crafts, games, music, giveaways and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. The first 150 people in line will receive a goody bag..

April 19

Marietta Community Egg Hunt, hosted by Marietta High School and Marietta School District, begins at 5 p.m. at the Marietta High School practice fields behind the school, 1171 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta. Food, games, music, activites, Superior Plumbing and Zaxby’s hot air balloons, and egg hunts for all ages. There will be more than 90,000 eggs and candy for the various hunts. Egg hunts will be broken down into age groups, and will include toddler and special-needs hunts. Free admission. $7 for unlimited Kids Zone activities. Funds raised from the inaugural event will go to support Marietta City Schools via the Marietta Business Association’s education programs. www.mariettaegghunt.com.

April 20

10th annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop, hosted by Piedmont Church and Cobb County

School District, begins at 10 a.m. at Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Food, games, a DJ, activities and, of course, egg hunts for all ages. A helicopter will drop thousands of eggs onto the football field to kick off the hunt. Egg hunts will be broken down into age groups, and will include toddler and special needs hunts. More than 90,000 eggs and candy will be given away. Free admission. $7 for unlimited Kids Zone activities. Money raised will support the Shop With a Yellow Jacket and Shop With a Longhorn programs at Sprayberry and Kell high schools. Last year, more than $17,000 was raised from the community. For more information visit, www.communityeggdrop.org.

April 20

Peter CottonTrail, at Three Taverns Church, 3575 Acworth Due West Road, Acworth, will feature age-appropriate egg hunts in the field and on the trail, face painting, games, crafts, and Peter Cottontail himself. The community event is from noon-2 p.m. Bunny Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon at Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. Treat your family to a buffet, including hot and ready pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage as well as fresh fruit and delicious breakfast sweets. Everyone’s favorite cottontail will be making his way from table to table to say hello to all the boys and girls. Be sure to bring your camera to capture all the memories. Seatings are available from 8-9:15 a.m. or 1011:15 a.m. Tickets are $6 per person, and can be purchased at the Ben Robertson Community Center or www.kennesawga.gov/event/bunny-breakfast-2. Advance purchase is required. Tickets are non-refundable after April 13. For more information, call 770-422-9714. Community Easter Celebration, hosted by First Baptist Acworth, will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free family event will feature food, games and an egg hunt. 4583 Church St., Acworth. Fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt at SmithGilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road,

Kennesaw. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. $10 per person, discounted rate available for members. Fee includes garden admission, one Easter egg hunt, games, crafts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Hunts for four age groups. Easter eggs will be filled with tickets that can be used for prizes. Pre-registration required. No walk-up registrations will be accepted. No parking on-site for the hunt. Parking is available at Adams Park, 2600 Park Drive, Kennesaw (Ben Robertson Community Center). Shuttles will provide transportation to the gardens. For information visit, www.smithgilbertgardens.com.

Eggstraganza at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 2975 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw. This family event is from 1- 3 p.m. www.nbumc.org. Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza at the

Children hunting for eggs at the 2018 Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop. Photos courtesy of JRM Management.

Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. There will be an egg hunt for ages 1-3 on the outdoor grounds of the Aquatic Center 2:15-2:30 p.m. (participants must provide their own baskets), a shallow water egg hunt for ages 4-6 and an underwater egg dive for ages 6-10, 2:305 p.m. You will register for a 15-minute time slot for the inpool activities. (The pool depth is 3½ feet to 5 feet.) Baskets are provided for all water egg hunts, but must be returned after the hunt along with the eggs. There will be inflatables, face painting, crafts, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Times and registration are listed on the website: www.crpa. net/special-events/eggs-traordinary-extravaganza. For more info, contact Jordan Kenney at Jlkenney@cherokeega.com.

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Senior Activities CITY OF ACWORTH Parks and Recreation Department www.acworthparksandrecreation.org

April 17

COBB COUNTY

North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St, Acworth • 770-975-7740

April 10

Senior Lunch includes lunch, bingo and other special activities at

Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St. Lunch is served at noon. Bingo with prizes after lunch. Free.

Culinary Creations. 1-2 p.m. Membership required. $3 Cobb residents, $4 nonresidents. Learn how to make brunch dishes you can make for dinner, too.

May 6

April 18

residents and May 13 for nonresidents. Class gives participants a chance to learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and more. Classes are 10 a.m. Tuesdays or 11 a.m. Thursdays (participants’ choice) beginning June 25-Aug. 29 at the Acworth Community Center. Free for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Register online or in person at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth.

p.m. Membership and registration required. Free. Morning session includes an overview of Jamaican culture, traditions, history, facts, cuisine and more. Afternoon session includes hands-on experience of a day in Jamaica.

Chair Yoga registration for summer classes opens May 6 for

Cardio Combo registration for summer classes opens May 6 for

residents and May 13 for nonresidents. Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. 11 a.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. Thursdays (participants’ choice) June 25-Aug. 29. Free for residents, $15 for nonresidents. For more information, call 770-917-1234.

June 7

Trip to Rose Lawn Museum, followed by shopping and lunch in

downtown Cartersville. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the restored Victorian mansion was once the home of nationally renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones. Registration opens May 6 for Acworth residents and May 13 for nonresidents. $10 for Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents. Register online or at the Acworth Community Center.

ALOHA TO AGING 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 770-722-7641• info@alohatoaging.org

April 16

Dementia Caregiver Support Group. 10:30-11:30 a.m., meets at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one, in or out of the home. Free respite care is provided for loved ones during the meeting; call 770-722-7641 to reserve a spot. For additional evening support groups, visit www.alohatoseniors.com/events.

Tuesdays

Gentle Yoga Class. 10-11 a.m. Led by licensed yoga instructor.

Appropriate for any level of experience. Stretch and strengthen muscles, while practicing balance. Modifications given. Cost is $25 per month, no daily rate. Class size limited, so RSVP at info@alohatoaging. org or 770-722-7641. Program held at Aloha to Aging office.

Aloha Day Club meets 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to adults age 55 and

older who are no longer driving and need engaging activities outside of their homes. Participants range from 55 to 96 years young. The 3.5-hour program includes a morning snack, art, games, music, trivia, lunch and 50 minutes of seated exercise. 56

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Around the World: Jamaica. 10-11:15 a.m. and 1:15-2:30

April 23

Fix Your Focus on Bonds. 1-2 p.m. Membership and registration required. Free. Learn about investment strategy in a fluctuating market. Presented by Matt Betley of Prudential. Sponsored by Edward Jones.

April 24

Crafting Corner. 1-2 p.m. Membership required. $3 Cobb

residents, $4 nonresidents. Make a curious bunny flower craft for your spring decoration.

Mindful Eating. 10-11 a.m. Membership and registration required. Free. Learn mindful eating techniques to help avoid extreme hunger and overeating.

April 25

Estate Planning. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Membership and registration required. Free. Learn how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes. Presented by Erika Orcutt of Orcutt Law Office. Are You Prepared? 1-2 p.m. Membership and registration required. Free. Get the facts and learn how to prepare your future. Presented by Gary Teate with Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory.

April 26

Friends of North Cobb Fish Fry. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Membership not required. $6 per plate. Fish fry benefitting the North Cobb Senior Center. Chicken tenders available for those with fish allergies.

May 2

AARP Smart Driver. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Membership required. $15 AARP member, $20 non-AARP member. Bring lunch. Paint ’n Party. 10 a.m.-noon. Membership required. $3

Cobb residents, $4 nonresidents. Learn basic techniques, such as shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods.

May 3

Bingo. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Membership required. $3 Cobb

residents, $4 nonresidents. Fundraiser to benefit North Cobb Senior Center. Sponsored by Salon Lofts and Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home.

@ the Library

Cobb County Public Library System www.cobbcat.org

ACWORTH LIBRARY

4569 Dallas St., Acworth 770-917-5165 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 1-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays Closed Sundays

April 8, 15, 22 Baby Storytime

10:15-10:45 a.m. Babies, parents and caregivers are invited for a morning of books, songs and lap bounces, as well as bubbles, balls and blocks. A fun way to introduce little ones to the library.

April 9, 16, 23

April 13, 27

3:45-4:30 p.m. Elementary school-aged students are invited to hear a reading of a variety of books and engage in discussions with the librarian and fellow participants. This storytime is designed to engage students and encourage them to use their comprehension skills. Storytime is followed by a craft.

2-3:30 p.m. Your child can read to a certified therapy dog for 15 minutes. This is a great way for youngsters to experience the joy of reading aloud to an appreciative audience. Spaces are limited, so call or register in person. For ages 5 and older. Children must be independent readers. The library’s dog is a multilingual listener.

School Age Storytime

April 9

STEAM Storytime

3:45-4:30 p.m. Elementary school-aged students are invited for a storytime to explore all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), and do some cool experiments.

April 10, 17, 24

Toddler/Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddlers, preschoolers, parents and caregivers are invited to enjoy books, songs and rhymes in a friendly, encouraging environment. Structured storytime with books and songs lasts about 30 minutes, followed by a short movie, a craft and informal fellowship.

Read to a Dog

April 17

Acworth Library Book Club

1-2 p.m. Fellowship and book discussion. April’s selection is "The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman.

April 23

Legomania

4:30-5:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month. You provide the creativity and the library provides the Legos.

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Winners Congratulations to each of you who entered the Cobb Photographic Society Competition. The topic for the February contest was â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Street.â&#x20AC;? The guest judge was John Haigwood. 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, visit www.cobbphotosociety.com.

Phyllis Westland - 3rd Place - Street Artist

Color:

Phyllis Westland - 1st Place - Irish Traffic Jam 58

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Phyllis Westland - 1st Place - Dog Days of Summer

Sally Hale - 2nd Place - The Jump

Jeff Westland - Honorable Mention - Porta 6

Paul Shimek - 2nd Place - Angry Clown

Paul Shimek - Honorable Mention - Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Mark Chan

Novice:

Chris Pietvzykowski - 1st Place - Splatt Man Willie

Ellen Hayes - Honorable Mention - Walk on By

ndler - 3rd Place - Krog Street Tunnel

Chris Pietvzykowski - 2nd Place - I Have a Stick Too

Ellen Hayes - 3rd Place - Fork in the Road

Robert Herman - Honorable Mention - Bicycle Rentals

Jeff Westland - Honorable Mention - Shear, Shave, Shine - Street Style

Rob Hale - Honorable Mention - Tires, Tires, Tires AROUND ACWORTH | April 2019

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