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May 2017 Volume 1, Issue 10

8 Celebrations

Is someone you know celebrating a birthday?

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FORE a Good Cause

Campgrounds, day-use areas open on Allatoona Lake.

Annual ABA golf tournament raises money for community.

20 Acworth Art Fest

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26 Historic Acworth Home Designed by one of state’s first female architects.

34 Drumroll Please

McClure Middle School student joins the Braves' drumline.

52 Cobb Photographic Club Stunning photos by local photographers.

34 Contributing Writers

In Every Issue

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Tiffany Hughes

Ron Asby

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Christopher Purvis

Jamie Stahler

Danielle Hilderbrand 22

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Community Calendar 56 Faith

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From the Editor Acworth Business Association continues to feature interesting speakers at its monthly luncheons. In April, ABA hosted Leo Mazzone, the pitching coach for the Braves’ organization from 1979-2005. Mazzone was with the Braves during some of the team’s most exciting times in recent history, and worked with some of its best-known pitchers, including Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. Mazzone left Atlanta in 2005 as his contract was about to expire for a chance to coach alongside his childhood friend Sam Perlozzo, who was named manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Perlozzo was fired after the team fell into last place, and Mazzone was let go with a year left to go on his contract. He was there for two Leo Mazzone seasons, 2006-07. Mazzone later told a reporter working on an article for SB Nation that some Orioles players and management never bought into his winning methods and that, “It was a good ol’ boys club and these good ol’ boys had been losing for a long time.” Mazzone is known for telling it like he sees it. He said he toned it down a little for the ABA lunch crowd. He is also known as one of the best pitching coaches to ever work in Major League Baseball and was named by ESPN. com as its No. 1 assistant coach of all-time. Today, Mazzone works as a special adviser to Furman University’s baseball program and also speaks to coaching groups to promote his long-held belief that players should not strive to log high numbers on radar guns. He stresses pitching more, but at a lower velocity. During the lunch meeting he criticized high school coaches across the country who push players to log high speeds while telling them that is the only way to the Major League. “It’s just not true,” Mazzone said. “What is true is that they are going to hurt themselves doing that.” Mazzone praised former Braves Manager Bobby Cox, calling him “One of the best teachers ever.” He also said he enjoyed working with Braves’ legends Hank Aaron and Chipper Jones. When asked at the luncheon to name the best single pitching performance by the Braves, Mazzone didn’t hesitate. “Tom Glavine. 1-and-0 against Cleveland when we won the World Series.” Read more about the ABA and upcoming events on page 22. And take a look on page 34 to see how Durham Middle School celebrated the Braves’ move to SunTrust Park in April. There are so many fun things to do in Acworth in the coming month. Check out our calendar on page 56.

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

Tia Amlett, the principal of Barber Middle School, has

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

Ellen Kennerly has lived in Acworth since 1992. She

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

Bob Weatherford has been a Cobb County resident for

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

Danielle Hilderbrand is a Cobb County native. She has

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

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

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Graduating from Kennesaw State University in May. Congratulations!!! You have given us so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become! Best wishes, and always remember how much you are loved. Mom, Dad and your brother

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ummer is right around the corner and we are ready! We are rolling out summer activities at the lake, including kayak and standup paddleboard rentals at Cauble Park and the World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide at Dallas Landing Park. We also continue our event season in May. Our city team makes it our mission to positively impact our business community through these large events. We also strive to be your staycation destination. Between events, parks, the lake and several chefdriven restaurants, we believe you won’t have to look any further. We opened Acworth Beach at Cauble Park on May 6. Cauble Park features a large destination playground, green space, picnic tables, fishing docks, a boat launch, and rental facilities that include four pavilions, a gazebo and Beach House. Please remember that Lake Acworth is a boating safety zone and does not allow gasoline- or diesel-powered boats. The gatehouse is set up on weekends and there is a $10 parking fee per car for non-residents. Cauble Park is a great place to relax and spend the day exploring on the water. Those who are interested in learning to kayak or paddleboard but don’t want to commit to buying, come and test a rental from Acworth Beach Rentals or Appalachian Outfitters. Acworth Beach Rentals is located at Cauble Park to the right of the beach area. They are onsite on the weekends during the summer and available weekdays by reservation. Appalachian Outfitters is located on Main Street in our historic downtown. Stop in and talk to the store’s expert staff who have first-hand experience with the equipment. No worries if you don’t have the ability to transport boats! Appalachian will deliver everything you need to the park.

On May 12-13, we partner once again with North Cobb Rotary Club and the Georgia Barbecue Association to host the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival at Cauble Park. Friday night events include a concert under the stars beginning at 8 p.m. by the band Sons of Sailors, followed by a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. There will also be a special competition called “Lord of the Wings,” where you can purchase tasting tickets and vote on which team you think should take home the title. On Saturday, festivities begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. This event is free. On May 25, we will welcome back the World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide at Dallas Landing Park. The slide will operate Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends from 11a.m.- to 6 p.m. You can purchase a ticket to slide once, a daily pass, or book an event for a party. Please remember there is a $5 fee per car for all non-city residents. We love our Veterans and we invite everyone to attend our annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27. This is the time that our community pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in service to our country. Our ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Cauble Park. As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs you can visit www.cityofacworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth. God Bless, Tommy

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

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It Costs Nothing to

NICE BY WAYNE DENNARD

Cpl. Bo Jordan was our Officer of the Year in 2015. Some of you might remember news reports about a trip he made to Florida to donate bone marrow to a stranger. Bo is the type of officer who will go out of his way to help someone in need. During a recent discussion, he was asked, “If you could give a new officer one piece of advice, what would you say?” His answer was simple and perfect. He said, “It costs nothing to be nice. What might not be important to you might mean the world to someone else.” Then, he went on to tell a story. The fact that we hadn’t already heard this story is a testament to Jordan’s humility. He does not brag and is the epitome of integrity. He does the right thing all the time, not just when someone is looking. I wanted to share his story, so you can share in the pride I have for this outstanding representative of our department. One day last month, a mother brought her 9-year-old son to the police department because she was concerned that he had stolen a toy from another child. She advised that he was becoming more and more defiant, and she was concerned that this type of behavior might lead him down the wrong path. Some parents want police officers to scare their children into behaving by telling them that we will take them to jail if they don’t behave. It is the exact opposite of how we want children to think of us. We want children to feel safe coming to us if they have a problem. We want them to know that the police department and the officers are there to help them, and Jordan explained that to the concerned mother. The first thing that Jordan did when he sat down with the child was listen to what he had to say. They talked for a long while. When they were finished, Jordan sent him home with an

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assignment. He needed to write four 250-word essays on the following topics: Why Did I Steal?, Who Did I Affect?, I’m Sorry Mom, and Free-write. A week later the boy returned with his well-written essays along with a hand-drawn picture of a police car and a bank robber. Jordan promised he would check in on the boy every so often to make sure he is doing well. He has kept his promise. Jordan’s actions exemplify our departmental values: Take Time and Do What’s Right. The mother of the little boy in the story called recently to let us know that her child has completely changed his behavior, and it’s clear that Jordan’s influence can be credited for the change. Our officers are often called to life or death situations. These situations are handled with grace and poise and often make the news, but it’s the smaller things that are sometimes more important. The time an officer takes to sit and talk with a child and his mother has the potential to make a change in a life. I can assure you that the child and Jordan have been positively affected by the experience. This is just one example of an officer in our department going above and beyond to help someone in our community. Things like this happen often, but are seldom singled out for recognition. I am so proud of all of our officers and the heart that they all have for our community.

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

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Ask any kid what is important about Memorial Day and I am confident the overwhelming answer will be “The pool opens!” Ask the same question to adults and most of them will answer “A three-day weekend!” For most Americans, backyard barbecues and pool parties are the order of the day. It seems each year there is less publicity and recognition of the significance and importance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Gen. John Logan, the national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed in his General Order No. 11 that

MAY EVENTS May 4 - National Day of Prayer May 5 - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at LZ304 (Post Social Quarters)

May 6 - EOD Day (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) May 8 - VE Day (Victory in Europe) WWII Veterans eat for free all day.

May 14 - Mother’s Day May 15 - Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Donations accepted for Peace Officers Memorial Fund.

May 20 - Armed Forces Day May 27 - A celebration to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country will be held at 10 a.m. at Patriots Point in Cauble Park.

May 29 - North Cobb Post 304 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. at Kennesaw Cemetery.

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May 30, 1868, be designated as the day to decorate the graves of comrades (Union and Confederate) who died in defense of their country during the Civil War. In December 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance resolution. At 3 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day (May 29 this year) Americans are encouraged to observe a moment of silence in remembrance and respect for our fallen military men and women. The unofficial motto of Memorial Day is “All gave some, some gave all.” The origin of this phase is often thought to be out of the Vietnam War. Certainly, Vietnam Veterans grasp it in remembrance of those 58,315 on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The most likely source of the phrase was in a speech by Howard William Osterkamp, a Korean War veteran, U.S. Army sergeant and Purple Heart recipient. This Memorial Day, make it a priority to observe the National Moment of Remembrance, attend a Memorial Day service at the National Cemetery in Canton or Marietta, or a local event. Freedom isn’t free. Our freedom has been paid for by those fallen heroes of the U.S. military. Their families continue to carry the burden of the loss of their loved ones. Reach out to them with your respect and thank them for their sacrifice. God Bless America! Donations can be mailed to North Cobb Post 304, 4220 S. Main St., Acworth, 30101 or via the “Donate Tab” on the Post website, www.post304.org . Go to www.legion. org for more info on programs.

Ron Asby is the past commander of American Legion Post 304. He can be reached at pcdr304@gmail.com.

Campers kayaking at Payne Campground.

Head to the Lake BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS

The 2017 recreation season officially has begun on Allatoona Lake! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages numerous boat ramps and day-use areas situated around the lake, and eight convenient campgrounds offer great opportunities for a full outdoor experience close to your own backyard. Now is a good time to start making reservations for campsites and busy day-use shelters. See pages Five corps campgrounds will be open by early May: 16-17 for a map of Sweetwater, McKaskey, Payne, Allatoona Lake, Victoria and McKinney. The remaining three campgrounds showing all the — Stamp Creek, Old Highway opportunities for 41 #3 and Clark Creek North camping, boating — will open in mid-May, just before Memorial Day weekend. and swimming. The corps operates more than

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600 sites, each equipped with an impact pad and fire ring, and most with water access and 30- and 50-watt electrical hookups. To make reservations, visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made up to six month in advance, so plan ahead to make sure you have your favorite spot. The corps operates 14 day-use areas around Allatoona Lake. During weekends in May and June, these areas usually fill to capacity by noon. Make your plans to come earlier or later during this busy season. There are 10 boat ramps, four beaches and seven shelter areas available to the public. There is a $5 user fee at most areas, but annual corps and interagency passes are accepted. May is National Safe Boating Month and the corps has several water safety initiatives in place to keep the public safe during the recreation season. The Life Jacket Loaner Program is located at every corps-operated area around the lake. These life jackets are provided at no charge, either at area gatehouses or loaner boards located at ramps and beaches. Remember: LIFE JACKETS WORN … NOBODY MOURNS! The corps’ Ranger Trading Card Program is again in full swing. When your child sees a ranger, remind him or her to ask for a card. Children under 15 can collect 14 different cards by demonstrating their knowledge of water safety. The more cards collected, the more prizes they can earn, including life jackets, beach towels, beach mats, Rome Braves and Booth Museum passes, and more! Let’s make safety a priority during the busy 2017 recreation season. Be safe, and we will see you at the lake. For more information concerning recreational programs, please call the Operations Project Management Office at Allatoona at 678-721-6700.

Christopher Purvis is the lead ranger at Lake Allatoona over Partnerships, Volunteers and Project Security. He has been a ranger on Allatoona Lake since 2005.

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Charity Golf Tournament

Corporate sponsors provided tents offering information, fun and treats.

Tournament director Jude Dooley, left, with first-place winners Tim Houston and Bart Shaw.

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The Acworth Business Association held its annual charity golf tournament in April at Cobblestone Golf Course. Proceeds this year support ABA Education Outreach and Horizon Field. Photos by Danielle Hilderbrand

Tournament director Jude Dooley, second from left, presents awards to the Chick-fil-A team. The team placed second at the tournament.

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The annual Acworth Art Fest was held in April in Historic Downtown Acworth. The festival features the work of more than 100 regional and national artisans and a popular Kidz Zone, which offers arts and crafts, face painting and inflatable rides.

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Jim Lyle, son of Alex and Amanda Lyle.

Lisa Fawcett of Lisa Fawcett Beadwork.

Dean Reilly and Mary Riddle Barger of Kennesaw shopping at Greta's Collectibles.

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Ashlen Smith of Marietta at the bungee bounce.

Adam Sikes of Sikes Guitars with Deanna Anderson and her mom, Amanda.

x Karen Domb, left, and Carol Hammel at Collegiate Shop.

Denean and Zoe Godfrey of Kennesaw.

Ellis family, Slay Family, Ambrose Family and Higgs Family.

Camryn Johnson making a beaded necklace.

Shane and Miranda Bohannon with photographer/artist Stan Susky. Julie York, left, of Kennesaw, with Kristen Babay (artist) and Cindy Meyer of "You"nique Jewelry.

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Let ABA Help Generate Leads for Your Business in May BY DANIELLE HILDERBRAND

There are 1,000 active business licenses in Acworth. The number grows almost every day. More entrepreneurs and corporations are moving their businesses and fulfilling their dreams here. The secret is out. Acworth is where everyone wants to be. Why wouldn’t they? People feel at home here and they look to spend their money with local businesses. The more growth we see in the community, the more our businesses grow. What’s so great about Acworth? The green space! People love to have a beautiful place to come together. Our parks provide the perfect lawn for a party! Birthdays, weddings, family reunions and cookouts are a few of the reasons families utilize the beautiful parks here. One of my favorite occasions is the annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. North Cobb Rotary Club sure can throw a barbecue ABA President Danielle Hilderbrand, left, at the April ABA luncheon with speaker Leo Mazzone, festival! Families and friends from all former Braves pitching coach; Shannon Stahl, with KAMS Auto Service Center, and Greg Carter, general manager at Gabriel's at the Old Mill. Photo by Carla Caldwell. over visit Cauble Park to sample the culinary expertise of cook teams during community that works so hard to love and support local the event, running May 12-13 this year. On May 12, take in businesses is a community that deserves to be celebrated. the Lord of the Wings competition, concert and fireworks. On All of our events and sponsorships raise money to feed May 13, sample delicious barbecue that teams spend hours directly back into the community. It is so easy to find value smoking and preparing for the annual competition. Cauble in supporting the Acworth Business Association when Park is such a beautiful setting for any picnic, whether it be money raised is donated to the community that allows our with your family or the whole community. The enchanting businesses to thrive. community feeling is just one of many reasons people fall in The Acworth Business Association’s mission is to drive love with Acworth. business opportunities to members’ businesses and The history! My business is located in a 100-year-old community, educational and faith-based enterprises. building in Historic Downtown Acworth. Our historic homes, This year, we added a new event to the list of monthly buildings and relationships tell beautiful stories about this networking opportunities, the Women’s Business Network charming town. And, although many Acworth businesses luncheon. I am excited to say that this event has sold out are in new buildings and many neighborhoods are new, the every month this year. For more information about the partnerships between residents and the business community Women’s Business Network and other ABA events, please are historic. The dreams that have been brought to life in visit our website: www.acworthbusiness.org. this town will inspire stories for years to come. Some of the original Acworth Business Association presidents still hang around with us, and I love to hear them talk about the changes and developments they have seen throughout Danielle Hilderbrand is 2017 president of the Acworth Business Acworth over the years. Association and the proud owner of both Pearl’s Spa & Boutique The community! The Acworth community is one of the main and Rustic Ruby in Historic Downtown Acworth. reasons I wanted to be the president of this organization. A 22

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Dogwood Terrace Restaurant and Special Events

4975 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101 • 770-627-4029 For more information & hours: www.dogwoodterraceacworth.com

ogwood Terrace offers an award-winning menu in a beautiful, casual setting. Proprietor and owner Darlene Knight built the business on Acworth’s historic Main Street in 2007 as a special events venue, and later expanded to offer a full-service restaurant popular with families, couples and groups. Customers like Dogwood Terrace’s creative menu options, fireplaces, full-service bar, patio and free and convenient parking. Knight, who also owns Serendipity House next door, purchased the property after learning an office building was planned for the site. Dogwood Terrace is built on the footprint of a home built in 1947. The timbers were harvested within 30 miles of the restaurant and custom cut in Cartersville. The fireplaces are built of granite from Elberton. The Dogwood Terrace kitchen, which is headed by Chef Steve Moughalian, is the recipient of numerous awards, including: Best Appetizer — Taste of Acworth 2015 and 2010, Best Entree — Taste of Kennesaw 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, Best Entree —Taste of Acworth 2013, and Best Dessert —Taste of Kennesaw 2012. To view the restaurant’s menu, please go to the Dogwood Terrace website. Drop by for a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, or plan a special occasion in the restaurant’s main restaurant or club room. Dogwood Terrace co-managers and event planners Kelly Doheny and Missy Kelley frequently host weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, class reunions, bridal and baby showers. The staff also offers inside and outside catering. Customer satisfaction is important to Knight. “I want customers to leave here happy with their dining experience and wanting to come back again. ”

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4965 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101 • 770-966-1301 For more information & hours: www.serendipityhouseacworth.com

erendipity House on Acworth’s historic Main Street provides one-of-a-kind gifts, decor and clothing, and some of the friendliest service around. Located in a circa 1881 Queen Anne Victorian home, the business offers room after room filled with delights. Serendipity House is owned by Darlene Knight and is next door to her restaurant, Dogwood Terrace. The shop offers a wide variety of jewelry, ladies’ clothing items, linens, soaps, lotions, fragrances, specialty foods and drinks, items for the home and garden, seasonal and holiday decor and gifts, and a room dedicated year-round to Christmas. To view some of the many rooms and gift items, please visit the shop’s website. Serendipity House offers complimentary gift wrap, gourmet food tastings, interior decorating services, a layaway plan, gift registry and seasonal workshops that cater to popular interests. Customers drop by for the selection and for the conversation. “People walk in customers and walk out friends,” says Knight. “My staff is the warmest and friendliest group you could ever see.” Sponsored Content

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Collins Avenue Leila Ross Wilburn

Around Acworth is delighted to share a series of articles by Becca Kienel that focus on Acworth’s fascinating history. In the May issue, Kienel shares a story about four homes designed by one of Georgia’s First Female Architects.

architectural designs can be found throughout Atlanta, from Midtown, Inman Park and Ansley So, what does the Collins Park, to modest bungalows in Avenue Historic District have Decatur neighborhoods. She was to do with women’s history in one of the primary architects Georgia? Four of the district’s of the MAK Historic District in homes were designed by Leila Decatur. Ross Wilburn, one of state’s first While being a female in her female architects. profession presented challenges, In 1926, when Fred Kienel she believed that her sex was an (my husband Rick’s grandfather) asset to residential work, and moved his business, Unique said, “Being a woman, I feel that Knitting Co., to Acworth, he had I may know the little things that four homes built for himself and should go in it to make living in employees. He had materials the house a pleasure to the entire shipped from Philadelphia, This home designed by Leila Ross Wilburn has been remodeled family.” but hired Wilburn to design the and opened up to make it more livable, but it retains many of its The two smaller Craftsman homes. Craftsman features. The home's exterior is below. bungalows in the Collins Avenue Wilburn was born in Macon in Historic District are representative of Wilburn's small house 1885, and moved with her family to Atlanta in the 1890s. Wilburn designs, but both of the homes have been enlarged and the studied at Agnes Scott College, and afterward the 21-year-old upstairs turned into additional living space. The original plans can traveled around the country to study the emerging Arts and Crafts be found in her book, “Ideal Homes of Today.” movement. She used her Kodak camera to capture some 5,000 These homes are one-and-a-half-story side-gable bungalows, photographs of residences that inspired her. She opened her own and original features include a recessed corner porch with square architectural office in Atlanta in 1909, designing only residential post, a shed-roof front stoop with curved supports, and wide properties. In 1915, Wilburn listed herself in the Atlanta City eaves. The houses also feature Craftsman-style windows, door and Directory as a "scientific designer of artistic bungalows.” sidelights. In 1914, Wilburn published her first pattern book, “Southern In June, we will cross the railroad tracks and look at a home with Homes and Bungalows.” She published six other books before her an unusual history. death in 1967. She was a plan-book architect, which means she concentrated her efforts on design, instead of the usual architect's duties of consultation with owners, supervision of contractors and day-to-day operations. Becca Kienel is a current and former resident of the Collins Avenue Historic District. Since moving back to Acworth, she Wilburn was one of only two women architects practicing has enjoyed researching the area's history and homes. in Atlanta during the early part of the 20th century. Wilburn's BY BECCA KIENEL

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Cobb Commission Approves Park Land Purchases The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the issuance and sale of $24.7 million Cobb County, Ga. General Obligation Park Bonds. The sale will fund the purchase of land for public parks. When the county received bids for the $24.7 million in bonds, the winning bid included a premium of almost $2.8 million. As a result, the county can increase the overall dollar amount for the purchase of park land without a tax increase, according to county officials. “The board and I are pleased to be able to proceed with the expansion of park land purchase in Cobb County,” Cobb Commission Chairman Mike Boyce said in a prepared statement. “Our excellent credit rating has helped us in this situation. I certainly think that this is a win-win situation for the future generations in Cobb.”

Commission Chairman Mike Boyce signs a document to execute Cobb County's 2017 Series Parks Bond as county officials and members of Cobb Parks Coalition look on.

Memorial Day at Cauble Park

CobbLinc adds WiFi, bus tracking

A ceremony to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States will be held at 10 a.m. May 27 at Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point in Cauble Park. Veterans and current servicemen will pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought and died for the nation. Engraved pavers purchased after Veterans Day to honor the armed forces will be presented at the event. For more information, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call 770-917- 1234.

The Cobb County Department of Transportation’s transit division, CobbLinc, is rolling out technological upgrades. CobbLinc buses are now equipped with WiFi that allows commuters to connect to transit information and entertainment while on board. Additionally, the transit division has developed two new means of accessing vehicle tracking information. An improved bus locator web page can now be accessed at cobblinc.com. A corresponding mobile application, CobbLinc BusTime, is available for download in the Android Google Play Store and the iPhone App Store. CobbLinc, which was known as Cobb Community Transit until 2015, operates 114 vehicles that provide local fixed route, flexible fixed route, paratransit and express transit services throughout Cobb County.

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Marine Corps Golf Tourney Seeks Players, Provides Scholarships The annual MSgt. “RIP” Masters Memorial golf tournament is May 8 at Cobblestone Golf Club in Acworth. The tournament is open to all golfers and funds college scholarships for high school seniors involved with Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadets (JROTC) and Eagle Scouts. Scholarships are also awarded to Marine veterans’ children who achieve academic excellence, display leadership qualities and serve the community. More than $17,000 has been awarded to local students during the past seven years. The prize this year in the “hole is one” competition is a 2017 Honda from Ed Voyles Honda. The tournament expects about 150 players. For more information, contact Ron Welborn, tournament director, at 404-217-2246, or email rwwelborn@comcast.net.

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival The eighth annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is May 12-13 at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. Proceeds go to local charities. The festival is presented by North Cobb Rotary, in partnership with the city of Acworth. A concert and fireworks show will be held May 12, along with a barbecue contest judged by the public. Barbecue gets serious May 13 when cooks are judged by the Georgia Barbecue Association. The festival also includes a Kids Zone. Admission is free to Cauble Park. There is a charge to sample some barbecue items and for barbecue plates. For more information about competing or sponsorships, contact Peter Jezerinac with JRM Management at 770-423-1330, fax 770293-0047, or go towww.jrmmanagement.com.

Free gun safety classes Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren will offer firearms safety and education classes throughout the county. Each program will include a general overview of firearm types, gun safety tips, how to obtain a Georgia weapons license, use of deadly force and what to expect during an active shooter situation. There will be time for questions and free gun safety locks will be provided. The programs are free. Programs will be held: • May 11 Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 S. Hurt Road SW, Smyrna • July 13 North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 S. Main St., Acworth • Sept. 14 East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta • Nov. 2 Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs St., Marietta For more information, email Glenn.Daniel@cobbcounty.org. AROUND ACWORTH | May 2017

YOUR LOCAL NEWS Acworth Farmers Market Opens The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon Fridays through Oct. 27 in the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on the north end of Main Street. Customers can select from a wide variety of garden-ripe Georgia-grown vegetables, plus eggs, cheese, bedding plants, freshbaked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams. This year’s market is expected to be larger than in previous years and offer a wider selection of items. The market is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For information about being a vendor, or for more information about the market, please call 770-917-1234.

90-Mile Yard Sale The annual 90-mile Dixie Yard Sale is June 2-4. Sales take place along Old Dixie Highway (old U.S. 41.) The sale route extends from Marietta to Ringgold, and includes Acworth. Many sellers are open from 7 a.m. to dusk. More than 13 communities are expected to participate. The Dixie Highway was an early road system that extended from Michigan to Florida. It was built to serve the growing number of motorists in the early decades of the 20th century. In the early days, many travelers who could not afford to stay in a hotel camped along the route. For more information, go to the Dixie Highway 90-mile Yard Sale Facebook page.

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Little Helpers Serves Lunch to Families in Need The family volunteer group Little Helpers provided and served lunch to homeless families at 7 Bridges to Recovery as part of its monthly kindness project. The members are from Acworth, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Lithonia, Milton and Roswell. The nonprofit group 7 Bridges to Recovery provides food and other necessities, and a way for families to get off the streets. The ministry feeds more than 2,000 meals a week to people living on the streets and three meals a day to residents of the program. Little Helpers holds monthly service projects for children of all ages. The program is designed to help young people understand the value of volunteering, recognize the blessings in their lives, broaden their community perspective and feel the sense of accomplishment received from lending a helping hand. Little Helpers was started in Memphis in 2010, and has chapters across the country including the Atlanta area.

Acworth Slide Opens in May The World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide opens May 25 at Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. The slide is 36 feet tall and 175 feet long. The slide is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays through Sept. 5. After July 31, the slide will open only on weekends and holidays. Daily slide rates are $4 per person for one slide, $8 per person for unlimited slides for one hour and $16 per person for unlimited slides for one day. There is a $5 parking fee at Dallas Landing for non-city residents. For more information on the slide or to make reservations, visit www.acworthslide.com.

Kayaks, Paddleboards Available at Cauble Park The City of Acworth will partner with Acworth Beach Rentals this summer to offer kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals at Cauble Park. Relax and spend the day exploring on the water. Rentals are offered at Acworth Beach and are available to people 13 and older. Rentals will be available on Saturdays from 10 to 8, Sundays from noon to 8, and weekdays by appointment only. Rental times are subject to change depending on weather. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.acworthbeachrentals.com.

BBB Sounds Alarm on New Email Scam Beware of emails claiming to be an “email security alert” and asking you to click on a link to “verify your email account now,” the Better Business Bureau warns. These are scams designed to help thieves steal information from individuals and businesses, the organization says. Scammers know most email addresses are important to companies and individuals, who will always try to protect them. The link to verify is simply bait that will download malware, making it possible for scammers to capture passwords or hunt for sensitive information, such as banking information, the BBB says. BBB offers the following tips to avoid this and similar scams: • Do not click on links or attachments if you suspect fraud. Report fraud to bbb.org/scamtracker. • Read email carefully to help spot scams. Look for misspellings, grammar and generic greetings such as “Dear member” instead of a name. • Be wary of any urgent instructions to take specified action such as “Click on the link to verify your account” or “Click on the link or your account will be closed.”

• Hover your mouse over links without clicking to see if the address is truly from the company it claims to represent. The URL in the text should match the URL that your mouse detects. If the two do not match, it is most likely a scam. • Delete suspicious email from your computer completely. Be sure to empty your “trash can” or “recycling bin.” • Run anti-virus software updates daily and do a full system scan at least once a week. • Keep a close eye on your bank statements for any unexpected or unexplained transactions. • Be cautious of generic emails. Scammers try to cast a wide net by including little or no specific information in their fake emails. • Don't believe what you see. Just because an email looks real, doesn't mean it is. Scammers can fake anything from a company logo to the "sent" email address. For more information, please visit bbb.org/atlanta. AROUND ACWORTH | May 2017

Omega Summer Programs Offer Learning and Fun

ummer is a great time to strengthen academic skills and to prepare for the next grade level. Omega Learning® Center in Acworth offers its successful tutoring programs throughout the summer, along with fun and educational camps and enrichment programs. An exciting addition this summer is Omega’s S.T.E.A.M. Camp, which program focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

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Experts say students can lose up to 30 percent of newly acquired academic knowledge over the summer. Omega Learning® Center’s certified teachers help children stay sharp

so they start the school year prepared and confident. Programs are available for students in grades K-12. Omega Learning® Center’s summer tutoring program is a little different from tutoring programs offered during the school year, according to Fiona Young, owner of the Acworth franchised center. Classes are offered mornings and afternoons, and a big focus is to strengthen areas that need improvement before a new school year begins. “If a parent is concerned about comprehension, for example, we focus on comprehension.” Students who want to jump ahead of the class can preview the fall curriculum.

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Omega Learning® offers: • Math: Calculation, math fluency, word problems, and math reasoning and application of concepts. • Reading: Comprehension, sight words, fluency and vocabulary. • Writing Skills: Structural and creative writing skills, research, writing fluency, grammar, punctuation, editing, revising and handwriting. • SAT/ACT* Prep: Increase SAT/ACT* scores with Omega’s OutpAce® SAT* Prep program. The academic camps are designed to target and improve SAT*/ACT* scores in math, reading, writing, and vocabulary through strategic remediation, guided instruction and test-taking strategies. Omega builds a custom program for each child based on results of the nationally-recognized Woodcock Johnson academic assessment, which evaluates students in all areas of reading and math, and pinpoints academic skills gaps. Omega’s AIM Tutoring System® provides proven and guaranteed results. The average academic growth is two years and two months after completing a comprehensive Omega tutoring program. Call for summer program and boot camp scheduling, pricing and availability. Register for any summer program package and receive a Learning Style Assessment, MyStudyStyle®. Upon program completion, summer program students receive a postprogram Woodcock Johnson IV academic assessment.

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Health & Wellness

The Future of Dentistry is Here and Now BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

More than 20,000 dental professionals typically attend the annual Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, sponsored by the Hinman Dental Society each March. Dr. Thomas Hinman had the simple idea 105 years ago that dentists should meet and share ideas about dental materials and techniques to advance the field of dentistry. As I walked through the 100,000 square feet of sophisticated dental technology located in the Georgia World Congress Center, I wondered what Dr. Hinman would feel if he could see the modern day extravaganza he created. The Hinman meeting demonstrated CAD CAM (computer automated design, computer automated manufacturing) technology that makes crowns on ceramic printers, utilizing light to scan teeth and stitch together 30,000 pictures per minute to generate a 3-dimensional image that is transferred through the internet to a lab or in-office machine. It defies anything I ever dreamed of when I graduated in 1988. The advancements made with dental implants have changed dental restorative treatment options for patients and allow dentists to replace missing teeth without a removable denture, which was the only option for more than a century. The use of white composite resin is now an

accepted standard that has replaced silver fillings, but, more importantly, has created aesthetic options for front teeth. My visit to the Hinman Dental Meeting made me realize that the amazing breakthroughs we experience in dentistry today are all based on the technology from years ago. In other words, the future of dentistry is here and now. Dentistry has improved tremendously since Dr. Hinman’s day, and has improved tremendously since I graduated. The key to success in dentistry is to utilize successfully the modern instruments and materials available today and optimize the best dental restorations that today’s technology will allow. I often observe gold crowns in patients’ mouths that were placed there 40 years ago and are still in excellent condition. Dental professionals can be snobby and think only today’s modern dentistry is viable, but seeing 40-year-old crowns, in good shape, creates a humble acceptance that older technology is still amazingly good.

Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 25 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com

Burgers You Will Flip Over BY TIFFANY HUGHES

May brings the end of the school year and the unofficial start of summer. One of the most iconic summer foods is hamburgers. So, put on your favorite apron and fire up the grill! Basic burgers consist of three components — meat, a binder and some sort of spice or flavoring. You’ll want to use an 80/20 ground beef, as anything more lean will be dry. Combine two pounds of ground beef with one egg and some salt and pepper. Form into patties. It’s always a good idea to let your burgers rest for a bit before cooking, as this will give the flavors time to fuse together. The secret to cooking a great burger is to avoid flipping it too much. Put it on the grill and let it cook until it changes color about halfway up, then flip. While basic burgers are good, there many ways to spice them up. You can use one cup of dry oatmeal or even chopped fresh mushrooms to add moisture. Shredded carrots or minced onions also work well. Just remember, if you are using anything leaner than an 80/20 ground beef, you’ll want to add an egg to hold everything together. Burgers definitely are not just a ground beef creation. You can combine one pound ground beef with one pound ground chicken or turkey, but any combination of ground sausage, pork, beef, or even buffalo or venison, will work. Like spicy foods? Try using 46

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chorizo as one of your meats. Just make sure to remove the casings first. Once you’ve formulated your meat(s) and binder, it’s time to consider add-ins. Premade sauces are a great way to add flavor and moisture. You can add barbecue, ranch, Italian, wing sauce, or even guacamole. The sky’s the limit! If you’re a cheese fan, try folding a slice into quarters and inserting into patties before flattening. Pimento cheese makes a great “stuffing” for burgers. Almost anything you like on top will work as an add-in. If you’re a fan of Mexican flavors, try mixing a packet of taco seasoning and salsa into your meat mixture, then top with Monterey Jack cheese and grilled jalapenos. Once your patties are ready, press your thumb slightly into the center before cooking. This will prevent your burger from bowing up in the middle. There is no limit to burger flavor combinations, so get creative, and you’ll serve up hamburgers your family will flip over! Happy cooking!

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

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2017 Acworth Art Fest

Bird House Dynasty.

Beth and Ryan Robinson with kids Graham and Claire, of Acworth, shopping at Tangerinas of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Lisa Grisham, left, Amy Roan and Kim Hollingsworth.

Melanie Gable and Meredith Fleming of Fayetteville shopping at Bird House Dynasty.

Lucia Diaz Marchena and a drawing of her by Arash of Smartworq.

Bobby and Emily Walker with kids Margot and Kate shopping at Whimsical Signs of Panama City, Fla.

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Katie Troutman, left, and Faith Troutman held by her aunt, Krissy Wyman , shopping at "Hello Half Pint" of Cartersville.

Glass art by Michael Hipps of Fayetteville.

Princess Belle with Hannah Hyldahl.

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News from Nearby

Charlie Daniels to Perform in Woodstock The Charlie Daniels Band will perform at the new Northside Cherokee Hospital Amphitheater on May 12, kicking off the 2017 summer concert series. The music legend shows no signs of slowing down; in fact, 2016 was one of the most important years in his almost 60year career. • He celebrated his 80th birthday on Oct. 28, 2016, with a star-studded Volunteer Jam that included Luke Bryan, Kid Rock, Chris Stapleton, 3 Doors Down, Travis Tritt and Larry the Cable Guy. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the Journey Home Project, a nonprofit he founded to help American veterans meet education, health care and employment needs. • Daniels was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 16, 2016, along with Randy Travis and Fred Foster. He was given the first Rare Country Humanitarian of the Year award for his commitment to helping veterans. • The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum honored the music legend with an exhibit called Million Mile Reflections that opened Sept. 23, 2016, and will remain open through Sept. 4. • He worked on his memoir “Never Look at the Empty

Seats,” which will be released Oct. 24; and he released his latest album, “Night Hawk.” • The Charlie Daniels Band performed more than 100 concerts in 2016, including performances at the Grand Ole Opry. Daniels told Aroundabout Local Media there was no special reason he used our state in his hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” “That’s just the idea that came to my mind,” he said, adding that he lived in Baxley and Valdosta when he attended grammar school. Because he is known for being transparent about his faith, politics and support for U.S. military members, we offered several community leaders in those fields the chance to ask Daniels a question. First Baptist Woodstock pastor Johnny Hunt wanted to know why Daniels’ personal faith is important, and how his faith journey began. Daniels said that the story is too long to go into, “but, suffice it to say that I’m a sinner saved by the blood of Jesus. I believe the Bible and try to reflect my beliefs in my daily life.” Jim Lindenmayer, director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, is a West Point graduate who was curious about Daniels’ nonprofit, the Journey Home Project (TJHP). “We started TJHP because we saw a lot of need and felt we could best address it by being able to direct our funds at what we deemed to be the most needy,” Daniels said. TJHP supports various initiatives that help veterans transition from active duty to civilian life. Last year also was a record year in giving, with hundreds of thousands of dollars pledged. To learn more about the country music legend, visit www.charliedaniels. com. Details about the Woodstock concert are available at www.woodstockga.gov.

PHOTO BY ERICK ANDERSON

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COBB PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY WINNERS

The Cobb Photographic Society holds monthly competitions that focus on various topics. For April, the topic was ‘Shapes’. David Akoubian was guest judge for the competition.

Color:

2nd Jeff Westland "Come On In"

1st Phyllis Westland "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds"

3rd Don Grider "Cheese Grater With Attitude"

HM Steve Powell "Zig Zag"

Black and White:

1st Paul Shimek "Pottery" 52

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2nd Don Grider "Night Connection"

Novice:

1st Heather Finley "Through the Church Door"

3rd Mark Buckert "Tomatoes"

3rd Mark Chandler "Swirl"

2nd Heather Finley "Garden of the Gods"

HM Mark Buckert "Organ Pipes"

HM Mark Chandler "Old Washer"

The Cobb Photographic Society is a photography club open to photographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. For information about the club, please go to www.cobbphoto society.com. AROUND ACWORTH | May 2017

Senior Aloha to Aging The following programs are offered at Aloha to Aging, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068, unless specified in the listing. To register for classes and for more information, please call 770-722-7641, or email info@alohatoaging.org.

Tai Chi - Standing (Tuesdays), Tai Chi - Seated (Thursdays). 2:30-3:30 p.m. $35 monthly fee

per program, or $10 per class.

May 11

Mother’s Day Tea.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Tea, lunch and a spring accessorizing demonstration by Bonita Prigmore from Comforting Arms. Bring your mother, grandmother or daughter for a special time. RSVP by May 8.

May 11

"ASiST" (Aging Simulation Sensitivity Training). 6-8 p.m. A discussion of common age-related health challenges and how they affect the aging population, and hands-on simulations. Topics include neuropathy, hearing and vision loss, language impairment, mobility and balance. RSVP by May 9.

May 16

Docs N Desserts. 6:30-8 p.m. A question and answer session with a physician who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease, and dessert. Free, funding provided by Luther and Susie Harrison Foundation. To register, email info@alohatoaging.org or call 770-722-7641.

May 18

East Cobb Healthy Brain Game Day. 12:30-2 p.m. Engage

and stimulate your brain while having fun and enjoying a light lunch with others. Donations appreciated. RSVP required by May 16.

May 23

West Cobb Healthy Brain Game Day. Noon-1:30 p.m. Engage and stimulate your brain while having fun and enjoying a light lunch with others. Donations appreciated. RSVP required by May 18.

City of Acworth May 16

Senior Lunch. Drop by for lunch, Bingo and other activities. Acworth Beach House, 4425 Beach St. in Cauble Park. Hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill. Lunch served at noon. Several rounds of Bingo with prizes. Free to seniors.

June 7

“Senior’s Got Groove” Day Trip. Travel to Atlanta Botanical Gardens-Gainesville and take a guided tour through the Ribbit the Exhibit display. The exhibit includes 23 whimsical copper frog sculptures created by North Carolina artist Andy Cobb. The group will go to Cheddar’s for lunch. Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip. Registration opens at 8 a.m. May 3 for residents and 8 a.m. May 10 for non-residents. The cost is $12 for residents and $17 for non-residents. The trip leaves Logan Farm Park (4762 Logan Farm Park) at 8:30 a.m. Registrations are held at the Parks and Recreation office at 4762 Logan Road and online. 54

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Bently and Tortuga. Top, Zenny. Sculptures by Andy Cobb. Photos courtesy Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Activities Cobb Senior Services The following programs are offered by Cobb Senior Services at North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 S. Main St., Acworth 30101. Located inside Kennworth Park. 770-975-7740. Go to www.cobbseniors.org for more information, classes and events.

May 9

Let’s Do Lunch - program #10892

11:30 a.m. Red Lobster, 2526 Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw. Lunch on your own; Reservations required. Meet at the restaurant for laughs and good times. Limited shuttle service available.

May 10

Essential Oils for Dogs and Cats -

program #12124 12:30-2 p.m. Free. Registration required. Information on the benefits of essential oils for dogs and cats. Presented by Staci Williams with Essentially Zestful.

May 11

The Great Eight: Sleep 101 - program #12123 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Adequate sleep can lower the risk for certain diseases and help regulate mood. Learn about the sleep cycle and how to reap the benefits of eight hours of sleep. Presented by The Good Life Club.

May 24

Blood Pressure Checks - program #12206 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Dennis Rucker with Cobb County Fire will provide blood pressure screening.

May 25

Let’s Talk Medicare - program #12184 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Advance registration required. Learn about Medicare benefits and other benefits available during the fall open enrollment period. Presented by Peter Horvath of Horvath and Partners. Spelling Bee Contest - program #12205 1-2 p.m. Free. Advance registration required. Are you a great speller? Challenge your friends and boost your vocabulary! Snacks provided.

May 26

Bingo - program #10888 Noon-2 p.m. $3 Cobb resident/$4 Non-resident. Sponsored by Cigna and Comforting Arms.

May 30

Just Desserts - program #10890

2 p.m. Diner Bakery Company, 3150 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw. Separate checks; Reservations required. Meet friends for desserts and a good time.

May 12

Meet and Eat… and Music Too! - program #12313 Noon-2 p.m. $5 Cobb residents/$6 Non-residents. Lunch and fellowship. Entertainment by North Cobb Christian Orchestra. Sponsored by 101 Mobility and Silver Companions.

May 15

North Cobb Sing-a-Long - program #12251 1-2 p.m. Free. Registration required. Sing along with some of your old-time favorites.

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Dallas Landing Dragon Boat Fest presented by Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Boats

Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon

Fridays through Oct. 27. In the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on the north end of Main Street. Vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, honey, jams and fresh-baked bread, pies and cakes. Sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information, call 770-917-1234.

MAY

4-6

Acworth United Methodist Church Spring Mission (Indoor) Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 4340 Collins

Circle, Acworth. Sale takes place in the Family Life Center. Furniture, clothing, toys, lawn and garden items, jewelry and collectibles. Proceeds go to orphans and families in need in Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Harrison High School Band presents Pops in the Park. 6

p.m. Harrison High School, 4500 Due West Road NW, Kennesaw. Admission is $5. Performances by all Harrison bands, Lost Mountain Middle School bands and Ford Elementary School’s percussion group. Concessions, cake raffle and carnival games for kids. 56

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with the head and tail of a dragon, filled with 20 paddlers, a drummer and steersperson, race on the water. Proceeds benefit Loving Arms Cancer Outreach and Dragon Boat Atlanta, a breast cancer awareness team. Opening ceremony is at 8:30 a.m. First heat starts at 9 a.m. Last heat starts at 2 p.m. An awards ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Food vendors, decorated team tents and a parade of drummers. For more information, go to http://lovingarms.support/ dragonboats.

Acworth Slide Opens.

Memorial Day service.

Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays through Sept. 5. After July 31, the slide is open only weekends and holidays. $4 per person for one slide. $8 per person for unlimited slides for one hour. $16 per person for unlimited slides for one day. $5 parking fee at Dallas Landing for non-city residents. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.acworthslide.com.

Save Acworth History Foundation Speakers’ Series. Dr. Tom Scott. 7 p.m.,

Roberts Community and Education Center, 4861 School St., Acworth. “Snippets of Acworth Oral Histories and More.”

12-13

North Cobb Rotary presents the eighth annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. 4-10 p.m.

May 12 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13. Admission is free to Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. To compete or for sponsorship information, contact Peter Jezerinac with JRM Management at 770-423-1330. Fax: 770-293-0047. Or go to www.jrmmanagement.com. For more information please go to page 31.

10 a.m. Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point, Cauble Park. A tribute to the brave men and women who fought and died for our nation. For more information, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234.

JUNE

2-4

Dixie Highway 90mile Yard Sale.

7 a.m.- 6 p.m. The yard sale takes place in Acworth and other communities along historic Dixie Highway, also known as “Old 41.” The sale runs from Marietta to Ringgold.

REGISTRATIONS Jacob’s Ladder, First Baptist Church of Acworth. Fall registration is underway. A Christian-based curriculum for students ages 12 months-4 years. 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Register online at www.fbcacworth.com. For more information, contact the church office at 770-974-3021, or email jl@fbcacworth.com. Vacation Bible School at Acworth United Methodist Church. Online registration is underway. Program is 9:15

a.m.-noon June 19-23. Make amazing creations at the Maker Fun Factory. www.acworthumc.org.

Camp Acworth Summer Day Camp. Children ages 6-14 (children attending first through eighth grade in the coming school year). Eight one-week sessions, beginning the first week in June and concluding at the end of July (no camp the week of July 4). Camp hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and extended hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Outdoor activities include swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery, as well as arts and crafts and team sport activities. Each week, campers go on a field trip to exciting places, such as Stars and Strikes, Medieval Times and the World of Coke. Guests visit Camp Acworth to teach kids a variety of subjects, ranging from public safety to performing arts. For more information or to register, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org.

Summer Sports Camps. Brush up on the fundamentals

of several sports. A speed and agility camp and a kids football camp. Every camper will receive a camp T-shirt and water bottle. Speed and agility camp is July 10-14 and football camp is July 18-20. For more information, or to register, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org.

Football and Cheerleading. The Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association provides competitive and instructional football and cheerleading opportunities for children ages 5-12. Teams are grouped according to age and weight. Football players are placed on teams with other children of similar skill and experience. Practice begins the last week in July and ends in early to mid-November. Once the season starts, practice is held three nights a week with a game on Saturdays. Registration rates, league information and onsite registration dates are on the Acworth Warriors website: www.acworthwarriors.com. Horizon Kickball League. The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department offers a non-competitive kickball league for athletes with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Games are at Horizon Field. Register through May 24. The cost is $15 per athlete. There is a late registration fee of $10 after May 24. Games for the youth league will be played Tuesdays beginning June 13. Games for the teen and adult leagues will be played Thursdays beginning June 15. Registration and all other league information are on the Horizon League website: www.acworthspecialneeds.com.

COMMUNITY CLASSES Boating Safety. The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22 partner to offer a NASBLA-certified Boating Safety Class. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6 at the Roberts School Community Center. This is an entry-level class aimed at the inland boater. Old salts also benefit, as the class includes the latest information on Georgia law and Coast Guard policy. This is a classroom-only course. The fee is $20. For more information and to register, email flotilla22pe@gmail.com.

Tap-Ballet. The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department

will offer the class for 3-6 year olds. “Fairytale Princess” theme. Designed for the early development of technical tap and ballet skills. Classes are taught by Heather Pace, a Creative Movement and Dance instructor. June 6-July 25 (no class July 4). Roberts School Community Center. Two-month session is $105 for residents and $110 for non-residents. Register today at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Intro to STEM with LEGO. The Acworth Parks and Recreation

Department will offer the class for 5-6 year olds. Build engineerdesigned projects such as boats, snowmobiles, catapults and merry-go-rounds. 9 a.m.-noon June 12-16. Roberts School Community Center. $179 for residents and $184 for nonresidents. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

STEM Challenge with LEGO. The Acworth Parks and

Recreation Department will offer the class for 7-11 year olds. Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as catapults, pneumatic cranes and arch bridges. Classes are 1-4 p.m. June 12-16. Roberts School Community Center. $179 for residents and $184 for non-residents. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. AROUND ACWORTH | May 2017

COMMUNITY OF FAITH BAPTIST

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

JUDAISM

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

LUTHERAN

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

PRESBYTERIAN

Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street 770-974-6552

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

UNITED METHODIST

Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle 770-974-3312 www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW 770-428-0511 www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West United Methodist Church 3956 Due West Road 770-427-3835 www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road 770-428-1543 www.KennesawUMC.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road 770-421-9980 www.NBUMC.org

OTHERS

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

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street 770-905-9539 Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy, 4728 Wood Street 770-881-4862 or 678-977-0087 www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92 770-924-9161 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5055 Holt Road NW 770-974-9697 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41 NW 678-574-0005 www.CobbVineyard.com

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road 404-663-1828 or 770-975-8042 www.LoveCommunityChurch.com Masjid Suffah 2750 Jiles Road, Kennesaw http://www.masjidsuffah.com/ Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School 4575 Wade Green Rd. 678-613-9256 www.MissionForLife.org Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street 678-651-9042 New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road 770-974-0685

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive 770-516-5733 www.DayspringChurch-Online.com

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road 770-420-9808 www.NorthStarChurch.org

Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road NW 770-421-1643 www.EaglePointe.org

Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy 770-425-2525 www.NWCC.net

Empowerment Worship Center 4192 Main Street 770-609-9062 www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-4560 www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road 678-402-6632 www.FourPointsChurch.tv

Open Doors Church 2011 Hickory Grove Road Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road 770-928-2795 www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW 678-318-1918 RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road 678-384-5200 www.RiverStoneOnline.org

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

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

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

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

Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive 770-974-1358

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Faith

Spring to New Levels in Graduation Season a dear friend who's engaged to be married in June. I asked In May we celebrate Mother's him the question, “What is so Day, Memorial Day and, yes, special about his bride to be?” May Day. In elementary school He answered, "She adds value to we looked forward to the May my life." That statement reminds Day celebration. Dancing around me that God, through his Son, has the maypole and taking part in added value to our lives, so we, field and track activities was the too. must add value to others. highlight of the day. I recall that in 2 Corinthians 9 says: my last year of elementary school "And God is able to make all May Day held great excitement grace abound to you, so that in because it’s arrival meant that all things at all times, having all graduation was days away. that you need, you will abound In ancient times, May was in every good work... Now he believed to derive from "Maia," who supplies seed to the sower who was revered as the Goddess and bread for food will also of Springtime, Growth and supply and increase your store Increase. In this month of growth of seed and will enlarge the and increase, many will receive harvest of your righteousness. diplomas that declare they were You will be made rich in every good students by studying, way so that you can be generous inquiring, researching, examining on every occasion, and through and analyzing many subjects and us your generosity will result situations. I believe God is asking in thanksgiving to God. This "Spring ushers in an energy of abundance, fortune and us if we are ready for graduation - excitement," says Leela Brown Waller. service that you perform is not a graduation in our spiritual walk. only supplying the needs of God’s As people of faith, will we spring forward in growth and people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks increase? Will we devote time and attention to acquire the to God.” knowledge of God? Will we inspire to success on new levels Spring ushers in an energy of abundance, fortune and in God? excitement, such as May flowers and graduations. In this Let us remember that our success is never for ourselves graduation season, will you take hold to the abundance and alone. Luke 12:48 reminds us: spring into new levels, in order to add value to your life and “From everyone who has been given much, much will be to someone else’s life? demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers. much, much more will be asked.” Peter Parker in Spiderman puts it this way, "With great power comes great responsibility." As people of faith, we must graduate to a level where we Leela Brown Waller is pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, can be used as a vassal by God to bring, hope, joy, peace, Acworth and most of all love to this world. Finally, I was talking with BY LEELA BROWN WALLER

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Acworth Parks Acworth has an abundance of wonderful parks and with the days getting longer and warmer, it’s a great time to get out and about.

Acworth Sports Complex. 4000 S. Main St. 7 a.m.-11

p.m. A 42-acre complex with six baseball fields, two football fields, multiple practice areas, batting cages, restrooms, two concession stands and parking. The complex is home to the Acworth Baseball Association and the Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association. The complex accommodates players ages 5 through 14 for baseball and 5 through 12 for football. The complex includes Horizon League, which provides team sport opportunities to children with cognitive and physical disabilities for ages 5 and older.

Baker Plantation Park. 4790 Baker Plantation Drive. Sunrise to sunset. A half-acre neighborhood park in the Baker Plantation subdivision. Playground, two grills and a picnic pavilion.

Logan Farm Park expansion. Photo courtesy City of Acworth.

Cauble Park. Home of Acworth Beach, Lake Acworth and

Logan Farm Park. Central Entrance is at 4762 Logan Road. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Patriots Point. 4425 Beach St. A 25-acre park with fishing points, public restrooms, a boat ramp (for electric motor-driven boats only), a boardwalk, beach, rental facilities, two playgrounds and an open play area. Rental facilities include four pavilions, a lakeside gazebo and a beach house. Acworth Beach opens on Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day weekend. No lifeguard on duty. Parking is free Monday-Friday. On weekends, non-residents pay a $10 (cash only) per-vehicle fee from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. No pets are allowed on beach areas and must be on a leash at all times while in the park.

Dallas Landing Park. 5120 Allatoona Drive. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

An 82-acre park located on Allatoona Drive off Main Street. Dallas Landing overlooks Lake Allatoona. The park contains a beach, group pavilion, picnic tables, grills, volleyball court, horseshoe pit and public restrooms. The group pavilion is available for rental. The park is open to Acworth Slide, the world’s largest inflatable water slide, according to the city. The park is open from mid-April through mid-September and there is a $5 parking fee every day.

East Lakeshore Park. 4449 East Lakeshore Drive. 7 a.m.-11

p.m. The 1.5-acre park includes a playground, picnic benches and an open play area.

Frana Brown Park. 4901 N. Main St. 7 a.m.- 11 p.m. The

quarter-acre park contains a fountain and benches for relaxation. The park also contains the original bell from the Acworth Methodist Episcopal Church South. The church congregation was established in 1905. The park can be rented for weddings or other small gatherings.

A 120-acre park that encompasses the parks formally known as Terrace Drive Park and Tanyard Creek Park. Logan Farm Park includes a nature trail that connects to Cowan Road, Terrace Drive, Cherokee Street, School Street, and McClain Circle. Park contains a lighted walking track around a multipurpose recreational field, a half-acre fishing pond, a playground and public restrooms. This park is also home to the Parks and Recreation Offices. A 15-acre expansion was completed in late 2016 that winds along Cherokee and Taylor streets. The addition includes a large playground, a group shelter, restrooms, more walking trails and greenspace.

Newberry Park. 4321 Toccoa Drive. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. The 12-acre park

contains a baseball field, concession stand and batting cages. Home to the Acworth Baseball Association's Senior League. The baseball field is known as the historic Coats and Clark Field and is for kids ages 13 through 16. The park also includes a passive recreation atmosphere great for picnicking and relaxation.

Overlook Park. 4636 Lake Acworth Drive. 7 a.m.- 11 p.m. The 1.5-acre park overlooks beautiful Lake Acworth. The park offers great fishing and picnicking opportunities. Proctor Landing Park. 5260 Proctor Landing Road. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Proctor Landing is an 82-acre park along the banks of Lake Allatoona. A beach, two group pavilions, picnic tables, grills, two volleyball courts, two horseshoe pits and public restrooms. Group pavilions are available for rental, except Sundays in May, June and July. The park is open from mid-April through mid-September. $5 parking fee everyday. South Shore Park. 4555 Ragsdale Road. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. A 30-acre park

with a beach and fishing areas. Information compiled by Acworth Parks and Recreation. For more information on the Acworth Sports Complex, tournament listings, registration dates or directions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 770-917-1234. AROUND ACWORTH | May 2017

ACWORTH AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Business Association 770-423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 770-345-0400 www.cherokeechamber.com Cobb Chamber of Commerce 770-980-2000 www.cobbchamber.org KSU Small Business Development Center 470-578-6450 LeadsNet Business Referral Group 404-819-8896 No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter 770-256-4864 West Cobb Business Association www.westcobbbusiness.com CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee Child Advocacy Council 770-345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity 770-345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society 770-928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity 770-432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org

Southern Hope Humane Society 770-445-7294 www.hopehumane.org CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward 770-974-0670 Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle 770-974-3577 Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation 770-529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org American Legion North Cobb Post 304 www.post304.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America 770-989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia 770-974-4278 Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres 770-974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta 770-422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everett 770-966-0100 Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org

Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue 404-993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com

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

Here Am I Ministries, Inc. 770-529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain

VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) 770-974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.org

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue 706-698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Business and Professional Chapter of the John Birch Society Contact: Boyd Parks 770-975-3303

Humane Society of Cobb County 770-428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt 770-590-7898 MUST Ministries 770-427-9862 www.mustministries.org Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption 770-325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa’s Pantry 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org

Cherokee County Democratic Party 770-345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party 770-592-0575

RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club www.atlantayachtclub.org Atlanta Water Ski Club 770-425-3679 Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Children’s PEACE Center 770-917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, 770-514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, 404-630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) 770-423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club 770-641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia 770-605-7960 Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister 770-428-2100 Grandparents Support Group 678-699-3400 MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church Every other Tuesday AM 770-794-0442 mnm@summitchurch.org Newcomers of Cobb County Meets 3rd Tuesday 770-234-5068 www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com

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

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

Cobb County Democratic Party 770-420-7133

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

Cobb County Libertarian Party 770-425-2856

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

Cobb County Republican Party 770-421-1833

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org

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

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

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

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

West Cobb Mothers and More www.westcobbmothersandmore.weebly.com 770-314-1211

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AROUND ACWORTH DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ATTORNEY James D. Haley, PC 770-974-1494

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES Carpet Dry-Tech 43 678-368-5991, www.carpetdrytech.com MiniMaid 7 770-656-2726, www.minimaid.com COUNSELING Thrive Counseling 49 678-217-7529, www.thrivecounseling.com CREDIT UNION/BANKING LGE Community Credit Union www.LGEccu.org

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

Daniel Lee DMD, PC 770-974-4146

Fountain View Dentistry 770-926-0000 www.FountainViewSmiles.com

Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implants Inside back 770-926-2784, www.georgiadic.com Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827, www.kragorortho.com

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

Cornerstone Prep 39 770-529-7077, www.cornerstoneprep.org Georgia Trade School 13 770-590-9353, www.georgiatradeschool.com Omega Learning Center Cover, 32, 33 770-792-7431 www.Acworth-ga.OmegaLearning.com FUNERAL SERVICES Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services 678-932-2097 www.poolefuneralhome.net

WellStar Cancer Network 678-581-5900, 1-877-366-6032 www.wellstar.org

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Blue Sky Cabin Rentals 866-342-7970 www.BlueSkyCabinRentals.com

Elon Salon 770-427-8698 www.elonsalon.com

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HOME & GARDEN Albritton Construction 678-907-4931

AquaDoc Plumbing 770-516-9000, www.plumdr.com

Birchwood Painting 470-210-4411 www.birchwoodpainting.com

Casey's Painting 9 678-445-9661, www.caseyspainting.com Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390, www.DrFixitPHD.com

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

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

Reliable Heating & Air Back cover 770-594-9969, www.ReliableAir.com TK & Sons Plumbing 770-529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

Trinity Reconstruction 404-250-2707

OPTOMETRIST Acworth Family EyeCare 43 770-974-3153, www.acwortheyes.com Eyes on Towne Lake 23 770-702-5996, www.eyesontownelake.com PHOTOGRAPHY Beth Fornuto 770-846-3868 www.bethfornuto.com

EDUCATION/TUTORING Brookwood Christian 678-401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com

Wikenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory 13 770-422-7299 www.WikenhoferPineRidgeFuneralHome.com

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Acworth: 678-631-4600 www.atlantagastro.com

Cartersville Medical Center 19 800-242-5662 www.CartersvillMedical.com/JointPain Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com

Northside Hospital www.northsidecherokee.com

Red Carpet Pharmacy 770-529-9277 www.redcarpetpharmacy.com

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES

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

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Canton Art Festival 770-704-6244 www.cherokeearts.org Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival www.smokeonthelake.org Southern Soccer Academy Cobb: 678-594-5041 Kennesaw: 678-5041 Paulding:770-712-7698 www.ssaelite.org

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RESTAURANT Dogwood Terrace 770-627-4029 www.dogwoodterraceacworth.com

Doroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Restaurant 678-903-2607, www.dorositalian.com

RETAILERS/SHOPPING Flagpole Warehouse 770-974-0507 www.flagpolewarehouse.com

Serendipity House 770-966-1301 www.serendipityhouseacworth.com

SENIOR LIVING/SERVICES Celebration Village 800-762-1194 www.CVillage.com

Day Break Village 770-790-7008 www.daybreakvillage.com

Dogwood Forest 678-831-4999 www.dogwoodforest.com

SUMMER CAMPS AHS Little Bucs Cheerleading Camp www.ahsbucs.com/cheerleading

Acworth UMC 39 770-974-3312, www.AcworthUMC.org Goddard School, The 770-516-0880 www.GoddardSchool.com

TRANSPORTATION Airport Limo 404-444-6622 AROUND ACWORTH | May 2017

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