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Contents
32 & 33 On the Cover Joel Williams Law
Attorneys Chase Elleby and Joel Williams
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In Every Issue
Features
Contributors
20 Midday Meal Delivery
4 Around Acworth
1 2 Birthdays & Celebrations
36 Ryan Blythe
14 Community News
22, 24, 26 Jennifer Bonn
It takes many volunteers and numerous steps to pull together 415 lunches each day.
22 Guided Learning
Mount Paran Christian School graduate Sam Hogle with his current and former guide dogs help young students become better readers. Photographer Beth Fornuto’s photo package captures some of the fun activities taking place around town.
46 Number of Eagle Scouts Soars
42 Tiffany Hughes’ Food Column 48 Rob’s Rescues 49 Parks
34 Summer in Acworth
24 Cobb Photographic Society
Troop organizes a special celebration for prior Eagle Scouts and scoutmasters.
52 Senior Activities 54 Calendar 56 Library Activities 60 Church Listings 62 Directory of Advertisers
8 Tommy Allegood
46 Hamlin Boswell 10 Wayne Dennard 58 Bryant Harris 40 Malinda Howe 42 Tiffany Hughes 16 Nan Kiel 48 Rob Macmillan 18 Dave McClanahan 20 Kate Morris 44 Dr. Christa Nelms
Advertising
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AROUND ACWORTH The
From the Editor If you haven’t had the opportunity, drop by the Art House. The Art House is located at 4425 Cherokee St., Acworth, across from the Logan Farm Park expansion. It is the home of Acworth Arts Alliance, a nonprofit organization formed in 2017 to help grow the arts in the greater Acworth community.
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Acworth
Art House opened in December 2017. It offers exhibits, classes, workshops and camps. The structure is a beautifully restored historic building connected to one of the city’s earliest African-American businesses. The venue will feature the exhibit “Summer Splash” through July 28. Admission is free. Art House is open noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. An
open house for the exhibit will be held 6-9 p.m. July 7. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. If you are an artist, consider submitting work for the “Transitions” exhibit, which will run Aug. 4-Sept. 29. The deadline to submit work is midnight July 15. To view submission guidelines, go to acworthartsalliance.org. For more information about Art House, call 678-543-5777, or email Cathy Green, executive director of Acworth Arts Alliance, at acworthartsalliance@gmail.com. For information about programs, visit the nonprofit group’s website at acworthartsalliance.org.
Carla Caldwell
The Art House is located across the street from the Logan Farm Park expansion. Photo by Carla Caldwell.
Ribbon Cutting A June 27 ribbon cutting was scheduled for
Acworth-Kennesaw Public Health Center,
at 3810 Old 41 Highway, N.W., Kennesaw.
Carla Caldwell is editor of Around Acworth. Send your comments or questions to Carla@AroundaboutMagazines.com
This month, our flagship publication, the TowneLaker, is celebrating 22 years of being that community’s go-to publication. We hope you’ll celebrate with us, and know that the same standard of excellence that’s carried us through all these years, also is a part of every issue of Around Acworth!
A June 28 ribbon cutting was scheduled for
Pizza by Fuscos, 4815 S. Main St., Suite B,
Acworth (next to Fuscos Via Roma).
Both events were scheduled to take place just after the magazine’s press deadline for the July issue. Look for more information in the August issue. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21 for Rapid Care Mobile Clinic, 3459 Acworth Due West Road, Suite 101, Acworth. 4
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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Acworth community board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board members assist us in many ways that range from serving as contributing writers to providing valuable feedback.
Tia Amlett, the principal of Barber Middle School, has
been an educator for the past 19 years. Prior to becoming a principal, Tia served as an assistant principal at Garrett Middle School and North Cobb High School. She is a native of South Carolina who earned her bachelor’s degree at Clemson University and master’s and education specialist’s degrees from Nova Southeastern University. Tia is married to Jonah, and they have two children, Nia and Jordan, who attend Cobb County schools.
Ellen Kennerly has lived in Acworth since 1992. She
has worked as a journalist for more than three decades, most of it with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution holding positions as Olympics News Editor, Design Director, A1 Editor and Director of Content Development and Operations for ajc.com, among others. More recently, she worked as Professional in Residence at Louisiana State University and as Director of Asset Intelligence for WebMD. Her business, Kennerly Digital Directions, provides consulting and hands-on deliverables in communications, design and web development, largely for Acworth business people.
Bob Weatherford has been a Cobb County resident for
two decades. Bob was a reserve police officer for more than 20 years, eight of those with Acworth PD including time as Captain. He is active in local charities, numerous civic organizations, and co-founded Shop with a Hero. He was elected Cobb County District 1 Commissioner in 2014. In addition to his duties as commissioner, he teaches motorcycle safety courses for the Department of Driver’s Services.
Danielle Hilderbrand is a Cobb County native. She has
been a business owner on Main Street in Acworth for more than six years. Danielle is the proprietor of Pearl’s Spa and Boutique, a partner in Rustic Ruby gift shop and an active volunteer in Acworth. She has been a member of the Acworth Downtown Development Authority for several years and is the 2017 president of the Acworth Business Association. She is a graduate from McEachern High School and Acworth’s North Metro Technical College (now Chattahoochee Tech).
Malinda Howe has lived in Acworth since 1996. She is owner and broker of Anchor Realty Partners and vice chairman of Acworth Tourism Board. She has been a member of the board for nine years. Malinda is originally from Alexandria, Va., and attended George Mason University. She always loved real estate and began her career in commercial real estate working with Savage/ Fogarty, which acquired and managed Class A office buildings on behalf of Dutch pension funds. She moved to Georgia with TMW Management, assisting in acquisitions and leases from 1997-2003, and then pursued her career in residential real estate. Malinda and her husband, Rick, have one daughter, Kara. Malinda lives, plays and works in Historic Downtown Acworth. 6
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A Message from the
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ll of us in Acworth take a lot of pride in our city and love to celebrate the accomplishments of our business owners every chance we get. This past month, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce announced the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year for 2018. We are proud to be the home of two small businesses who made the list! Congratulations to Henry’s Louisiana Grill and to the Georgia Trade School for being recognized, and for playing such an important role in our community. The city has been working hard on the design and execution of our Downtown Redevelopment Project. We had a few rainy weeks, but we are optimistic about the rest of the summer. The roundabout is underway and we are excited to reveal its surprise award-winning feature to the community! The Lemon Street Boulevard is still under construction. If you happen to visit the Logan Expansion, you will see the wall being constructed along the boulevard, and how close the park is actually located to our historic downtown. All of these projects, as well as the future Depot Park, which will be located on Main Street in downtown Acworth, beside the red caboose, and the Acworth Community Center,
located at the corner of Cherokee Street and Logan Road, are scheduled to be completed by early 2019! The Art House at Logan Farm Park will host an artist reception July 7, 6-9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. If you have not visited the Art House, home of the Acworth Arts Alliance, we encourage you to do so. The “Summer Splash” exhibit features the works of approximately 45 artists who live in Acworth and the Northwest Atlanta area. A wide variety of mediums and styles are included in this exhibit, which will run through July 28. Visit www.acworthartsalliance.org for more information about the Acworth Arts Alliance and for information about upcoming classes, workshops and camps. As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs you can visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @ VisitAcworth. God bless, Tommy
Atlanta native Tommy Allegood is a University of Georgia graduate. He was elected to Acworth’s city council in 2000 and has served as mayor since 2002. He is a Community Builder who is purposed to Make it Count!
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APD Uses Seized Drug Money to Help Students BY WAYNE DENNARD
Every once in a while, we have an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive. While we do our best to keep drugs out of our city, somehow they still manage to creep in. One of the best ways we can prevent drug dealers from seeing our city as a profitable environment, and discourage them from bringing illegal products here, is to hit them where it hurts – in the wallet. In certain, very highly regulated circumstances, we have the ability to divert funds from drug dealers and use them for alternative means. As a result, our city is re-routing drug dealers’ money and pouring it into our schools. By funding the Power of Peace Project (POPP) in North Cobb High School, we will use locally seized drug funds to build up students and help
inspire student leaders in ways that will benefit the entire school population. POPP is a community development project that includes a student development program, anti-bullying campaigns, a media company, empowerment activities and organizational conflict resolution programming. According to founder Kit Cummings, “Whether someone is a tough kid from an inner city school, or a college-prep kid living in the suburbs, it no longer matters – this is not a rich or poor, black, white or Hispanic issue – because believing in the power of peace is a common bond that we all share – and now with POPP, we are collectively putting that belief into action.” This summer, while the North Cobb High School football team prepares for its fall season, members also will prepare for the upcoming school
year and the social challenges that come with being a teenager. Today’s teenagers face the same struggles as previous generations, and they have the added stress of social media. Bullying can lead teens to seek relief in illegal drugs, as well as other risky behavior. Kids who are socially isolated or bullied can turn inward and further isolate themselves. POPP hopes to teach and inspire student leaders to lift up their peers and change the culture of the social experience in high school. Cummings knows his program works, because he has seen it work in one of the most difficult environments in America – the prison system. We have the power and opportunity to make our world a better place. We can choose to inspire our young people, and in turn teach them to inspire each other. We can teach them to use the power of their positions as leaders, and the tools of social media, to benefit each other in a positive way. I am grateful that we have partners such as North Cobb High School and the Power of Peace Project, and that we can take something so negative and turn it into such an overwhelming positive. We truly are blessed in this community, and, as long as we continue to put our energy into building each other up, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. For more information on POPP, please visit www.powerofpeaceproject.com.
Chief Dennard has served as chief since 2012 and has lived in this community for more than 40 years.
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Any parent with young athletes knows that youth sports can get pretty intense. They train and play hard and sometimes that can lead to injuries. The Northside Hospital Cherokee Sports Medicine Program works with young athletes and local schools to help prevent and treat injuries. Our board certified orthopedic physicians are helping to keep athletes in our community playing the games they love. For information visit Northside.com/Cherokee-Sports. AROUND ACWORTH | July 2018
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Celebrations!
Rachel Boling
Turns 10 on July 9. Happy birthday, Rachel! Love, Breanna and Daddy
Tracy Hahn
Arthur Burton
July 2 Happy Birthday!
Steven Hale
July 21 Happy Birthday!
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June 15 Happy 90th Birthday, Daddy! We love you so much and are so grateful for you! Lisa, Alan, Molly, Luna and Bella
Terrence Cheek
June 23 Happy 21st birthday! This is the big one! Love you more than words! Mom, Junior and Kyreonia
Jaiden
Happy 9th Birthday! We love you so much! Love, Mom, Dad, Zeus, Kylie, Hope and Roxie
Myles Hill
July 29 Happy 15th Birthday! We love you, your family
Lindsay Bresnan
Age 12 on June 20 Daughter of Mike and Chris. Sister of Brooke.
Shelley Elder
July 16 Happy Birthday!
Brooke Bresnan
Age 10 on July 11 Daughter of Mike and Chris. Sister of Lindsay.
Kara Howe
Turns 24 on July 10 Happy Birthday!
Marvon Williams July 18 Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday, Grace!
We LUV U so much! Keep reaching for the stars, because there are no limits! GBYA: Mom, Dad, Morgan, Macy and James
Teresia Perkinson July 26 Happy Birthday!
Jacob Norton
Age 3 on July 3 Happy birthday, Jacob! We love you to the moon and back! Love, Mom and Dad
Happy 5th Birthday, Charlotte! July 31 We love you with our whole hearts! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Elijah and Maverick
Annette Arnold July 18 Happy Birthday!
Happy belated birthday, Reginald!
With love always, from all of us: Nicole, Grace, Morgan, Macy and James
Sherri Noftsinger July 2 Happy Birthday!
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS McEntire Receives 25-Year Award Charles W. McEntire III, a member of Acworth Masonic Lodge, recently received a 25-year membership certificate. Acworth Masonic Lodge meets at 4497 McClain Circle, Acworth, the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m., with meetings at 7:30 p.m. For more information about the organization, send an email to acworth176@ comcast.net or go to the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ AcworthMasonicTemple176.
Arch Wann presents Charles W. McEntire III with a 25-year membership certificate.
Giant Slide Open at Dallas Landing What is billed as the “world’s largest inflatable water slide” has returned to Dallas Landing Park, located at 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. The slide is 36 feet tall and 175 feet long. The parking fee at Dallas Landing is $5 weekdays, and $10 weekends. For slide rates, hours, and to make reservations, go to www.acworthslide.com.
Georgia Peach Triathlon Online registration ends July 30 for the Georgia Peach Triathlon, which will take place Aug. 5 in Acworth. The event includes a 400yard swim, with a wave start, a 13-mile bike course, and a 5K run. T-shirts are woman-cut, so you may want to order one size larger than normal. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after July 3. http://gamultisports.com/ gapeachwomensdistance/ 14
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Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals at Cauble Park The city of Acworth again is partnering with Acworth Beach Rentals to offer kayak and standup paddleboard rentals at Cauble Park, located at 4425 Beach St., Acworth. Rentals are available beside Acworth Beach and are open to people age 13 or older. Kayaks and paddleboards are available Saturdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays noon-8 p.m., and weekdays by appointment only. Rental times are subject to change, depending on the weather. For more information, or to make an appointment, go to www.acworthbeachrentals.com.
Poll Workers Needed for Elections Cobb County Elections staff is hiring poll workers for the 2018 election cycle. The county has 141 polling sites. Workers are needed for elections July 24 and Nov. 6. A poll worker must be a U.S. citizen, Cobb County resident; at least 16 years old; able to read, write and speak English; and not have a felony conviction within the past 10 years. Poll workers attend at least one training class before working at the poll. Workers must arrive at 6 a.m. on Election Day, and stay until approximately one hour after polls close at 7 p.m. Poll workers must provide their own transportation to the scheduled class and to the poll on Election Day. For information about pay rates, or to complete an application, download a brochure at cobbelections.org/pdf/PollWorkerBrochure.pdf.
Liberty Hill Chapter DAR Presents Donation Liberty Hill Chapter DAR recently presented a donation to the Save Acworth History Foundation Treasurer during an archive collection day at City Hall. The Liberty Hill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was confirmed in Acworth in early 2018. The name references Liberty Hill Cemetery, which was established in the late 1700s and is one of the oldest historic sites in Acworth. The cemetery is the final resting place of some of Acworth’s earliest residents. For more information about Liberty Hill Chapter NSDAR, contact the organization’s registrar at LibertyHillDAR@gmail.com.
Exhibit Hall to Debut at North Georgia State Fair
A rendering of the exhibition hall that will open during the 2018 Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair.
A 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall will debut at the 2018 North Georgia State Fair, which runs Sept. 20-Sept. 30. The fair is an ideal place to promote and sell specialty and household items, or the latest in consumer goods and services, according to fair management. North Georgia State Fair is one of the largest events in metro Atlanta. The 2017 fair attracted a record 315,000 patrons. For information about the exhibit hall, go to www. northgeorgiastatefair.com and click on the vendor tab to download an application. Please fill out the application and return with deposit to North Georgia State Fair P.O. Box 777, Kennesaw. For more information, email jonathanjenkins@ northgeorgiastatefair.com, or call 770-423-1330. AROUND ACWORTH | July 2018
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STEMapalooza Inspires Teachers BY NAN KIEL
Cobb County School District’s annual STEMapalooza attracted about 200 teachers from metro Atlanta and several states. The annual event demonstrates how Cobb teachers encourage students to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This year’s program was held at Kennesaw Mountain High School. Teachers learned ways to add science and engineering to math, how to teach kids to program with toy robots, how to add green screen technology in classrooms and how to incorporate aquaponics into lesson plans. Aquaponics is a farming system that uses wastewater from aquatic life to cultivate plants. Teachers also tested gizmos, gadgets and games in the STEM playground, and learned how to make paper using pedal power.
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Business is Hot in Acworth This Summer BY DAVE MCCLANAHAN
UPCOMING EVENTS The July sponsor is College Planning Institute owner Andrew Windham.
July 2
ABA Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw Entry Fee: $15 members, $25 nonmembers RSVP at www.acworthbusiness.org.
July 10, 24
ABA Morning Jolt: 7:30-9 a.m. American Legion Post 304, 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on exchanging referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided.
July 12
Alive After Five: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Governors Gun Club, 1005 Cobb Place Blvd., N.W., Kennesaw Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. Drink ticket and food provided. Free for members.
July 19
ABA Women’s Business Network Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Logan Farm House, 4756 Logan Road, Acworth Networking specially formulated to connect and empower women in business. RSVP must be completed in advance via www.acworthbusiness.org. Entry Fee: $20 per person Register at www.acworthbusiness.org. 18
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Welcome again to the height of summer in Acworth! In June, our Acworth business owners and professionals kicked off summer in style. Our luncheon featured Tracy Rathbone, executive director of Town Center CID. Rathbone educated us on the amazing developments to streamline and beautify the Town Center area, which has a profound impact on Acworth business Tracy Rathbone and life. We also celebrated our Allatoona High School track and field team, which won the state championship for the second year in a row! We had a special Alive After Five event in June as well. We hosted our friends with the Kennesaw Business Association at the second annual ABA-KBA Dodgeball game at Sky Zone trampoline park. After a hard-fought battle, ABA claimed victory. Not bragging. (Well, maybe just a little). More important, a great time was had by all. We always enjoy networking and doing business with our amazing friends and neighbors in Kennesaw. Other notable events included our two Morning Jolt referral events, where we saw more than 40 referrals passed. Susan Brown with Impact Coaching spoke at our always-packed Women’s Business Network luncheon. Business is hotter than ever in Acworth this summer! ABA is going strong all summer long. ABA’s theme for 2018 is Show up, Dive in, Stay at it. When it comes to business, summertime is the season to stay at it. Many of us are traveling and enjoying time with family, and it can be a challenge for local business owners and professionals to win new business. That’s where the ABA comes in. In July, we have two Morning Jolt referral network meetings, an amazing Alive After Five event at the new Governor’s Gun Club, and our Women’s Business Network lunch at Henry’s Louisiana Grill. With all of these opportunities, there’s no reason not to have a fantastic month of business in Acworth. Summertime is also the time to gear up for a fantastic fall season. If you do business in Acworth, or would like to, now is the time to get connected with your fellow business owners and professionals. You need us and we need you! Acworth is extremely pro-business, and we have one of the most inviting and helpful business communities in Atlanta. When our local businesses prosper, it raises the tide for all of Acworth. When it comes to growing your business, there is no substitute for good, old-fashioned, active business relationships. Go to Acworthbusiness.org/join to join the ABA and help us help you take your business to the next level.
Dave McClanahan is 2018 president of the Acworth Business Association and a Certified Financial Planner™ . Dave, his wife Heather, and their four children happily have called Acworth home for 15 years.
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PHOTOS BY BETH FORNUTO PHOTOGRAPHY
The 9th-10th grade 8 o’clock Sunday School class at First Baptist Church Woodstock recently prepared lunches at Acworth United Methodist Church. From row, Faith Johnson, Erica Bolding, Reaghan Cundiff and Audrey Hughes. Back row, Austyn Tressler, Ivana George, Jayden Rutledge, Lexie Wolfson and Haley Humphreys. Teachers are Ivanna George and Beth Fornuto (not pictured).
Summer Program Provides Meals for Students BY KATE MORRIS
The MUST Summer Lunch program provides lunch each day, May 29-July 27, to area children who might not otherwise have a healthy midday meal. Churches, community volunteers, businesses and others prepare and donate meals. Acworth United Methodist Church is among churches that participate. More than 415 lunches are delivered each day from
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the church, at 10 stops along three routes. Each decorated lunch bag contains a sandwich, drink, a sweet snack and a salty snack. MUST Summer Lunch coordinator Veronica Stubbs designed the routes in April and May, after speaking with local elementary schools and neighborhood communities. While Acworth UMC serves as the host site, weekly lunches are contributed by several sister churches: Cedarcrest, Due West UMC, New Beginnings UMC, North Metro, NorthStar, St. Andrew UMC and Victory Church. Recently, Acworth UMC Kids and an adult Sunday School class made more than 700 lunches. Newt and Pat Harlson, who are retired, bring 45 lunches twice a month. Ginney Ellis, along with her 84 year-old mother and three grandkids, recently donated more than 200 sandwiches. The senior high girls’ Sunday School class from Woodstock Baptist Church recently assembled 490 lunches, in less than two hours. The Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club contributes lunches twice a month. Local business Amendia Co. recently contributed 200 lunches, and North Georgia Staffing provided 100 lunches. Chick-fil-A provides lunches for the entire MUST Summer Lunch program across Cobb and Cherokee counties on a secret day.
Kate Morris, the children’s program director at Acworth UMC
Acworth UMC members Conor and Sydney Hamilton.
Reaghan Cundiff and Audrey Hughes.
Haley Humphreys.
Beth Gwin, who is a driver for the lunch program at Acworth UMC, and rider Sylvia Saleeby, a local elementary school teacher, recently delivered lunches together. At each stop, Saleeby was recognized as a celebrity, and there were hugs and squeals of delight. During one stop, a senior adult woman walked over to the pair as Gwin checked supplies. “Thank you for feeding these kids and making them feel important. What you do means so much,” the woman said. She extended her hand, and in it was two crumpled dollar bills. Hugs were exchanged, and Gwin promised the woman her gift would be added to those of others in the Acworth area to help care for kids in our community. To donate supplies or lunches, or to volunteer as a packer, driver or rider, contact Veronica Stubbs at ncobbsummerlunch@ mustministries.org, or Kate Morris at Kate@AcworthUMC.org.
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Kate Morris is director of Children and Family Ministries at Acworth United Methodist Church.
Expert bag checker Bob Ponto. AROUND ACWORTH | July 2018
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Guided Learning BY JENNIFER BONN
Have you ever noticed that people with what could be some of the biggest challenges are the ones who make the fewest excuses and inspire us the most? Sam Hogle is blind, but has a joy for life that is inspiring. Hogle attended Mount Paran Christian School 2005-2009, and then attended Kennesaw State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree. He went on to earn a master’s degree in social work, with a concentration in behavioral health. Hogle also has found a way to use his blessings to help children. Hogle visits MPCS every Wednesday for an alternative reading program with lower school students. Hogle always is accompanied by his guide dog, Flash, who cannot interact with students, because he must focus on guiding Hogle. His former guide dog, Mason, is the key player for this fantastic program. Hogle brings Mason to the lower school, where students in kindergarten and first grade, who need
From left, Sam Hofmann and Dylan Kerley, both rising second-graders. Sam Hogle with his guide dog, Flash, and Mason.
to improve their reading skills, read books to Mason. When students read to Mason, they are less anxious than when they read to an adult, because they know no one will correct them, and being around Mason lowers their anxiety level. The experience is fun, so students begin to connect reading with something enjoyable, and they develop a deeper love of reading because of that. “What I want people to know is that there is nothing special about me,” said Hogle. “We all have our differences, and mine just happens to be blindness. It doesn’t stop me from living life, unless I allow it to.” It does not take long to realize Hogle is very special. His involvement with the reading program not only helps young readers gain confidence with a critical skill, but also teaches students about servant leadership and resiliency. Hogle’s positive approach shows them that life is full of joys and struggles, but what matters is the Guide dogs Mason and Flash work with student readers.
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attitude you have about them. The children also are learning about braille, as well as what service dogs are capable of doing. Lower school counselor Dana Gray says, “Sam [Hogle] is gentle and kind, and he is boosting the self-esteem of many lower school students, who were at one time intimidated by reading aloud. They are also learning about what Sam has overcome to learn to read, despite his vision deficiency.” Programs like the one at Mount Paran allow educators to step outside the box to find innovative, creative ways to reach our young students. The attitude that students can learn through different methods opens the door to try new things, to give all of our students a chance to be successful.
Jennifer Bonn is a teacher at Mount Paran Christian School and lives in Kennesaw.
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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS New Student Registration for Cobb is July 11 Enrollment is July 11 for elementary and middle school students who are new to Cobb County School District. Check with your local school for more information about registration times. To determine which school your children will attend, go to http://www.cobbk12.org/aboutccsd/enrollment.
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KSU Names New President Pamela Whitten is the new president of Kennesaw State University. Since 2014, Whitten has served as senior vice president for academic affairs, and provost, at the University of Georgia. As UGA’s chief academic officer, Whitten oversaw instruction, research, public service and outreach, student affairs and information technology. Whitten holds a Ph.D. in communication studies from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in organizational communication from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor of science in management degree from Tulane University. She serves on several boards, including those for UGA Athletic Association, UGA Foundation, Georgia Museum of Art and Georgia Humanities.
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MPCS Offers Home-School Hybrid Some parents who want to home-school worry about including the many different aspects of a good education, and social interaction is a key element. Parents often must choose between home schooling, or a traditional education. Mount Paran Christian School will offer an option that provides the best of both worlds, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. MPCS will offer a home-school hybrid program for kindergarten and firstgrade students. The program will provide a two-and-a-half-day option for families who want to home-school, while also experiencing the advantages of a Christian school. The program will focus on language arts, math and Bible instruction, with some exploratory and enrichment experiences offered during the two full days, and chapel on the half day. Students will attend classes on the MPCS campus 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Home-school parents must provide a science and social studies curriculum, and extension exercises to complement the math and language arts instruction at home. Hybrid students can participate in all extracurricular school activities. MPCS’ mission is to unite home, church and school to prepare servantleaders to honor God, love others, and walk in truth. The home-school hybrid program aligns with this mission. For more information, go to www.mtparanschool.com, click on the “Admissions” table and scroll to Home School Connections. - Jennifer Bonn
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Politeness is a Character Trait Around Acworth magazine is delighted to share a series of essays by Jennifer Bonn, a Mount Paran Christian School French teacher, who is writing a book about lessons she learned in the classroom. In the July issue, Bonn shares her thoughts on politeness. BY JENNIFER BONN
I do not tolerate impoliteness very well. In fact, it makes me crazy. When I am at school, if I say hello or good morning to someone and he or she does not respond, I will follow that person down the hall while giving them a lecture on politeness. I believe being polite is common respect we should show each other. It should not be an option, and I think a lack of common courtesy shows either a blatant character flaw, or the lack of a good upbringing. I tell my students that in France, the first thing one does upon entering a store is to greet the owners. I let them know if they do not offer the greeting, the store clerks assume they must be vagrants because they do not have common manners.
I then tell them to find a store in the United States that has a greeter, and watch how many people actually respond to the greeter’s greeting. It is sad to see how many people do their best to ignore the person. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Showing courtesy to others shows respect and validates individuals. Small acts of kindness make people feel good, and taking the time to be polite is an act of kindness. Being polite is the first step to a good relationship, and good relationships can lead to greater trust and better partnership. Politeness is contagious, but do not wait to catch it from others. Be
Clara Hays volunteered to help teacher Jennifer Bonn collect students’ cellphones during class.
a carrier. I love watching the domino effect when I am polite. Sometimes, I think people just need to be reminded how to act. When I let a car come into traffic, the car behind me usually does the same. When I hold the door for someone, I almost always see the person behind me do the same for the next person. Saying please and thank you can carry positive benefits for you. My children always comment on how well people treat me. My daughter says people want to give me gifts, but the truth is people appreciate politeness. I think it is a given that I should treat the person in front of me with respect, but I often am reminded that is more of a rarity than you might think. I recently was in a clothing store and enjoyed speaking with the clerk. As I was leaving, she said, “Thank you for being nice.” That statement surprised and saddened me a little because that told me that many of her interactions with the public are negative. Be the model of politeness to others, especially to our children. Who knows if your ability to handle a situation with grace might be the lesson that will help someone else act in the same way.
Jennifer Bonn is a teacher at Mount Paran Christian School and lives in Kennesaw.
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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS School District Extends Library PASS Program The Cobb County School District is extending a program that allows students to access Cobb County Library System resources from home, the classroom, or at any Cobb public library. The Library PASS program, or Public Library Access for Student Success, was launched in January 2018. A partnership between the Cobb County School District, Marietta City Schools and the library system will extend, for two years, student access to the program. Cobb students no longer will need an extra card to access the digital and print resources in the county’s libraries. The program links K-12 student identification numbers to the new Cobb County PASS accounts.
New Principals at Six Cobb Schools Six schools in the Cobb County School District will have new principals when students return for the new school year. New school leaders: • Matthew Moody is the new principal at North Cobb High School. Moody was assistant principal at North Cobb High. To read a letter from Moody, go to http://www.cobbk12.org/ NorthCobb. North Cobb principal Matt Moody. • Sara Griffin is the new principal at Sprayberry High School. Griffin was assistant principal at Sprayberry High. • Catherine Mallanda is the new principal at Walton High School. Mallanda was assistant principal at Walton High. • James Rawl is the new principal at Daniell Middle School. Rawl was assistant principal at Cooper Middle School. • Karen Carstens is the new principal at Tritt Elementary School. Carstens was assistant principal at Powers Ferry Elementary School. • Dean Yoder is the new principal at Fair Oaks Elementary School. Yoder was assistant principal at Campbell Middle School.
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Cobb Offers Summer Bridge Program Cobb County School District’s Board of Education members voted June 21 to fund Summer Bridge Programs at 11 schools, serving an average of 50 to 75 students per school. The Summer Bridge Program, which is in its third year, offers an opportunity for schools to create summer learning programs for rising students in kindergarten through second grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade. “Summer Bridge offers an excellent opportunity to prepare students and to accelerate their learning,” Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said in a prepared statement. “Our Board of Education continues to prioritize the needs of Cobb students by designating more than $100,000 to get these students prepared for the next school year before it even begins."
KSU Receives $1M Grant Kennesaw State University is the recipient of a $1 million grant awarded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to improve STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) diversity and inclusion, with a focus on increasing science degree success for African-American and Hispanic students, according to the university. The HHMI grant program seeks to engage all students in science, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic background. - Robert S. Godlewski
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Cobb Photographic Society Winners Color:
1st Heather Finley “Horse Playing in the Wave”
2nd Paul Shimek “Four Boys in the River”
Black & White:
1st Sally Hale “Crystal Clear”
2nd Mark Chandler “Marietta Square Fountain”
HM Heather Finley “Waves Splashing on Lava Rocks” 30
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3rd Steven Powell “Wave of Waves”
HM Paul Shimek “Two Men, a Boat, & Three Elephants”
Congratulations to each of you who entered the Cobb Photographic Society competition. The topic for the May contest was "Splash.” The judge was Janet Newton. The Cobb Photographic Society is a photography club open to photographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. For information about the club, please go to www.cobbphotosociety.com.
3rd Jeff Westland “Whoh, Oh, Here He Comes”
HM Phyllis Westland “I Think I'm Going Under”
HM Umit Yuksel “Splash”
Novice:
1st Dee Dee Bonesteel “Blue Green Sea”
3rd Adele Grubbs “Splashed”
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Personal Attention, Compassion Yield Results
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oel Williams Law, LLC is a familyoriented personal injury firm that goes out of its way to help people in the community. Most of the firm’s clients live in Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Woodstock and nearby, but the practice also represents residents of small cities throughout Georgia. Williams, who was born and raised in Early County in southwest Georgia, said he relates to juries in large cities and rural communities. Williams started the firm in 2013, to help people who face serious personal injuries, or death, due to the fault of someone else. He takes only cases where he believes the injured person is entitled
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to compensation, and has won millions of dollars for victims of personal injury. The firm keeps its caseload small — about 50 to 60 cases at a time — so that it can provide personal attention to each client. “We aren’t a mega firm, and that is on purpose,” Williams said. “I believe when you hire a lawyer, you hire that lawyer. You should be able to speak to them. We want to make sure that each case gets the attention it needs to maximize its value.” Personal relationships, attention to detail and preparation are key, Williams said. “When you prepare your cases for trial, and insurance companies know you are ready and about to take them to task, and when you have a track record of not settling cases for less than they are worth, the insurance companies make better offers. You have to know how to value a case and how to put that case together, so, if you go to a jury trial, you can obtain a full and fair verdict.” Williams, who lives in Acworth with his wife and children, gets to know potential
clients personally. He prefers clients who share his values. He also makes sure potential clients understand the process of taking a case to trial, and that he fully understands the hardships caused by an injury. Williams and Chase Elleby, the other lawyer with the firm, often visit a client’s home. “Sometimes, we get calls from people who have catastrophic injuries,” Williams said. “When we spend the day with them, we notice struggles we might have missed, such as if they are relying on their children or spouse to do necessary tasks they no longer can do. You might hear that someone is paralyzed, but it is difficult to fully empathize with their situation until you make the effort to feel and comprehend their daily struggles.” “For example, a client was shot and paralyzed from the waist down. Seeing, firsthand, the struggles he faced made it easier to relay those details to a jury during trial. I want to understand what a client is going through.” When asked about settlements and jury verdicts, Williams said he doesn’t like to brag “about numbers.” He said he prefers for the numbers to speak for themselves. According to the firm’s website, verdicts and results include: DePaola v. Nissan North America, et. al. – $13.8 million jury verdict. Williams was an integral member of the trial team during the four-week trial in Middle District of Alabama. Omotola v. Pyramid Consulting Inc. (Fulton County State Court) – $3.4 million verdict. Premises Liability (Cobb State) – $2.8 million recovery. Premises Liability (Fulton State) – $1.98 million jury verdict.
JOEL WILLIAMS Williams earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern State University, and a Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law, with a certificate in trial advocacy. He is a zealous advocate for clients. Williams developed his trial skills prosecuting criminals with his third-year practice card in Jefferson County, Ala. After law school, he worked for firms that specialize in representing injured victims. Williams’ firm limits its cases to those that involve trucking and car accident injuries, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice, wrongful death injuries, fraud, breach of contract, and bad faith insurance claims. He is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Alabama.
To read about other cases, please go to www.gatrialattorney.com and click on the “News” tab. Among Williams’ goals is to change the lawyer stereotype. “People are inundated with lawyer commercials all day long. If you take your car for service during the day, and you are waiting in a customer service area, you likely will see commercials that are tacky and horrible. People have developed a distrust and annoyance for lawyers, due to how some firms represent themselves. We don’t take on thousands of cases, settle them, and turn them over, not caring about the client. We live here and are a part of this community. I enjoy helping our neighbors who need help.” Williams said the main reason he continues to practice law, is because he can help people. For example, he once helped a Cuban immigrant who, others thought, didn’t stand a chance in a small county in south Georgia. “He was a really good person with a master’s degree in accounting from a university in Cuba, but, when he came to America, his degree was not recognized. Therefore, he was forced to work hard labor jobs at places such as a chicken processing plant and commercial bakery. He was doing manual labor, and making minimum wage, but he was happy because he was able to live in a free country and provide the basic necessities for his family. “The case involved a huge machine that removed the bark from pine trees, in preparation for their export out of the Port of Savannah. One machine had motors that pulled the tree into the machine. He was the operator.
The machine stopped, and one of the motors started smoking. He turned the power off. He went to the motor and a belt was stuck. He touched the belt and it came loose, and he suffered third degree burns on the tips of his fingers. “The allegation was the company with the debarking machines did not have parts to guard the machine, which was required by OSHA. And, no one trained him on the machine. There was a guard, but it had been removed and this happened. He was turned away by many other lawyers, but we were able to take the case and get a really nice recovery for him. “We were able to get the insurance company to understand he was here legally, a hard worker and a good person. The insurer knew the jury would understand this. People respect others who are good people and hard workers.” The firm also believes in helping the community, and sponsors nonprofit Helping One Guy. The organization, which is operated by Bob Kelly, provides financial assistance to hardworking members of the community who fall on hard times. For example, the organization has provided financial assistance to families of firefighters who were diagnosed with cancer. Joel Williams has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Super Lawyers — Rising Award. Only 2.5 percent of lawyers in Georgia receive the award, Williams said. Williams has received the award each year since 2013, including 2018. Sponsored Content
CHASE ELLEBY Elleby was raised in Kennesaw and graduated from Kennesaw Mountain High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. Elleby handles a variety of personal injury cases, including auto and truck collisions, negligent security, wrongful death and premises liability. Elleby previously represented corporations and insurance companies in defending against negligence actions. That experience helps Elleby understand how insurance companies work, which he now uses for his clients’ benefit.
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From left, Shannon Sullins, Chase Elleby, Joel Williams and Karen Cheney.
At Joel Williams Law, LLC, everyone is family. Lawyer Chase Elleby is married to Williams’ cousin. Shannon Sullins, the firm’s medical illustrator, is Williams’ sister-in-law. Karen Cheney, the firm’s office manager and a paralegal, is married to Williams’ cousin, and was Williams’ high school geometry teacher. In 2014, after 20 years of teaching, Cheney contacted Williams about a job he had open. Williams told Cheney, “I trust you and you are smart,” and hired her. The firm’s newest employee, Kristina Elleby (not pictured), who is a paralegal, is attorney Elleby’s sister-in-law.
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“Joel is not only an incredible attorney, he is a good and kind man. We felt completely comfortable talking with him about all our personal details, and it was clear he respected us in return. He fought for us to get justice, and we honestly did not worry at all about the outcome, because we trusted Joel so completely. I wholeheartedly recommend Joel to anyone seeking a personal injury or wrongful death attorney.” – Jenny “Chase [Elleby] at Joel Williams Law kept me updated on my case and did an awesome job! I would recommend and use again.Thanks guys!” – Amaira AROUND ACWORTH | July 2018
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Vacation Bible School at Acworth United Methodist Church.
Summer in Acworth PHOTOS BY BETH FORNUTO PHOTOGRAPHY
Acworth is a lot of fun in the summer. Photographer Beth Fornuto provides a snapshot of some of the many activities taking place around town.
A popular downtown kitty relaxes in air-conditioned comfort on a warm day.
Acworth Beach lifeguards for Summer Camp Acworth 2018.
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Cost of Health Depends on Your Value on Life BY DR. ANDREW PAYNE
Recently, it was reported that NBA superstar LeBron James spends $1.5 million each year on his health. That’s right, over a million dollars on his health care. One might think that is a lot, but, for James, a professional athlete who makes millions each year, it’s just the cost of doing business. It might not be enough for him to win this year’s championship, but, to function and compete at the top, James uses the best doctors, treatment and health care technology, including chiropractic care, cryotherapy and hyperbaric chambers. Most of us just dream of having a million dollars, but to be able to spend that on your own health is amazing. This begs the question for all of us — what is the cost of health? What does it cost to become healthy and then stay healthy? For most of us, it isn’t a million dollars per year. But, if you were diagnosed with cancer today, I guarantee you wouldn’t ask who the cheapest cancer doctor is, or what doctor will your insurance cover. Instead, you ask, who is the best cancer doctor? Who is going to save my life?
When it’s between living and dying, we are quite OK with spending money, and even going into debt to survive. James isn’t spending over a million dollars a year to live; he is doing it to thrive in his career, to play basketball. How much do you spend on your health to live the life you want? The key is to find quality care at a reasonable price. Not too cheap and not too expensive, but enough to live the quality life you want. You are worth it. Spend money on your health! Not a million dollars per year, but a reasonable amount. It is much easier to stay healthy and maintain your health than it is to address different health issues constantly. If James gets hurt, they will find someone to replace him on the team. If you get hurt, who will replace you?
Dr. Andrew Payne is the owner/chiropractor at Lake City Chiropractic in downtown Acworth and is an active member of the Acworth Business Association.
It’s Time for a Higher Education Revolution BY RYAN BLYTHE
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding proposed changes to the Federal Higher Education Act sponsored by U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.). Critics think it is an abandonment of consumer protection regulations and will limit student lending and repayment plans. That position is strengthened by Congresswoman Foxx’s cozy relationship with the for-profit college industry, which in this writer’s opinion was a “house of cards.” Supporters of this reform say the entire student loan process, long derided as complex, would be simple enough to complete on a mobile app. But, that’s just the beginning. This bill would create a dashboard system to provide consumers average debt statistics from individual colleges. Currently, the federal government has a scorecard for universities, but data is limited. An updated guide could include costs for books, student fees and how long it takes for graduates to gain employment. Student fees have earned a review, as they have been used in recent years to build country club level amenities. Who can forget the $85 million lazy river at Louisiana State University, the 250-foot hot tub at Ohio State University, or the climbing walls at Notre Dame. I’m 39, and I can’t recall anything more than a gym and some weights in universities as recently as the late 1990s. I know what you are thinking. The welding school guy is anti-college. I’m just anti-college-for-all, and have grown tired of hearing from countless young people who found 36
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their outcomes didn’t equate to the debt they incurred. And, no, I don’t think a career in our industry alone is the answer. With only 400,000 welders in a country of over 300 million, there is a one-thousandth of one percent chance you will “play with fire.” What I can point to is the massive skills mismatch that threatens an otherwise strong economy. Six million jobs are unfilled through a combination of changing demographics and a lack of post-secondary choices. In Georgia, we have 9,000 manufacturing openings, which is equivalent to one for each individual employer. Business owners routinely tell me they can’t find a fabricator, a plumber or a restoration tech, but their inboxes are full of marketing resumes. Only 30 out of 100 high school students will earn their college degree. Twenty-six students out of 100 will graduate from high school, but not attend any postsecondary institution. And 21 students out of 100 will attend college but not graduate. We have created a system that is not addressing 70 percent of the population. Isn’t that worth revolting over?
Ryan Blythe is founder of Georgia Trade School, which, for the third consecutive year, was named as one of Cobb Chamber Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year. Blythe has appeared in dozens of media forums, including multiple appearances in The Wall Street Journal.
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Staying Safe on the Lake BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS
Summer is in full swing and what better time to brush up on boating safety? From reminders on wearing life jackets to having your boat voluntarily inspected for proper safety equipment, there are many chances to make this season a safe one for you, your family and friends.
Wear a life jacket.
Wearing a life jacket is critical to surviving a boating accident. Nine out of 10 drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. This single device may make the difference between life and death for anyone experiencing an emergency on the water. Put it on before leaving the dock and keep it on. Be sure it is properly fitted, in good condition, and securely fastened. Children under age 13 are required by law to wear a life jacket while on board a moving boat (unless the child is in a fully enclosed cabin). Remember: always worn, nobody mourns! About 70 percent of boaters involved in accidents never have taken a safe-boating course and 85 percent of all boating accident fatalities nationwide were due to sudden, unexpected capsizing or falls overboard. We know that education and awareness are the best weapons in preventing boating accidents. Here are some boating safety tips to help you start out right and complete your journey safely:
Take a boating safety course.
Brush up on your boating safety knowledge by taking a certified boating safety course with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22, which offers hands-on classroom boating safety courses; you can check their schedule at http://wow. uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-02-02 or contact Public Education Officer Greg Fonzeno at flotilla22pe@gmail.com.
Know the laws.
Did you know Georgia boating laws require that you adhere to the 100-foot rule? The 100-foot rule prohibits people from operating all vessels, including personal watercraft (PWC), at a speed greater than idle speed within 100 feet of any vessel that is moored, anchored or adrift outside normal traffic channels, or within 100 feet of any dock, wharf, pier, piling, bridge structure, person in the water or shoreline adjacent to a full-time or part38
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time residence, public park, public beach, public swimming area, marina, restaurant or other public use area.
Don’t drink and operate a boat.
Half of all boating fatalities involve alcohol. Research has shown that four hours in a boat on the water being exposed to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind and other motion on the water produces “boater’s hypnosis” or fatigue. It slows reaction time as much as if you were legally drunk. Adding alcohol to boating stress factors intensifies their effects. Think before you take that drink.
Get a vessel safety inspection.
When you are out on the water, you want to have fun. Before you head out, put your mind at ease by getting a vessel safety check to assure that you have the proper safety equipment and are familiar with safe boating guidelines. Vessel safety inspections are voluntary, free and can be done by a certified inspector with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22. Vessel safety check events are scheduled at Blockhouse Ramp on Allatoona Lake, July 28 and Sept. 1; at Victoria Harbor Marina, Aug. 4; at Park Marina Docks, Aug. 11; and Wilderness Camp Marina, Aug. 25. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers these inspections as part of its boating safety awareness campaign. Here are some of the questions that will be answered if you have a vessel safety inspection: • Is your boat in top operating condition? • Is all required safety equipment on board and in good condition? • Is your safety equipment readily accessible? • Do you know how to use your equipment properly? • Is there a properly fitted, good condition, U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jacket on board for you and every passenger? For more questions concerning boating or water safety, please contact the Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office 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.
Boating Safety Courses U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22 will offer a one-day boating safety class.
The class, called About Boating Safety, covers topics that include: • Know Your Boat • Before Getting Underway • Navigating the Waterways • Operating Your Vessel Safely • Legal Requirements • Boating Emergencies Individuals who successfully complete the program and exam meet the Georgia boating certification requirements and are awarded certificates and wallet cards. Boaters born after Jan. 1, 1998, must complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety class to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft in the Georgia.
Class dates:
(Only one day needed to complete the course)
• July 7 • Aug. 4 • Sept. 8 Classes are located at Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Fee for program materials is $20 each. Family discounts are available. To register for a class, or to request a gift certificate for someone else, email Greg Fonzeno at flotilla22pe@gmailcom. AROUND ACWORTH | July 2018
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Preserving Acworth’s History BY MALINDA HOWE
The Carrie Dyer home at 4535 Dallas St. sat vacant for more than one year and a half. An entire section of the back of the house was missing, and the interior was exposed to weather. The lawn and shrubs were overgrown. It was a mess. The seller bought the property on the courthouse steps and planned to renovate the home, or, worse yet, tear it down. I sent endless texts to the property owner asking if he would consider selling the home as is. After many months, he finally agreed. It was my task to marry the house with the perfect buyer. I knew I had to be careful. The house has such Acworth history. It couldn’t fall into the wrong hands. City staff members were amazing to work with during this process. My list of buyers was dwindling one by one. Either the renovation was beyond their scope, or, they, too, wanted to tear it down. I had until the end of December 2017 to find the right buyer. Someone would need to close on the property prior to Dec. 31, 2017, for tax purposes and due to a dissolving partnership. I started to panic, thinking I was not going to be able to do it. Then, I received the call. Tommy Allegood, our mayor, was accepting this challenge, and would restore it to its original beauty and build an addition. The original Central Hallway cottage was 560 square feet with two fireplaces. The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, circa 1920-32, show the home had an addition with approximately 780 square feet. The house today, with the complete renovation, will be more than 3,500 square feet. Writing this article has become a treasure hunt. Records in FMLS reflect the house was built in 1851. It all makes sense now. The six-over-six pane original windows were used in homes from 1830-60. This was a true antebellum home! There are two homes nearby of the same style and architecture. 40
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The Carrie Dyer home.
One of the homes is where William Tecumseh Sherman stayed during the Civil War. Acworth historians refer to this home as the Carrie Dyer home. The Club was established in Acworth in 1898 as the Calleopeans, but was renamed in 1901, upon Carrie Dyer’s death, to the Carrie Dyer Reading Club. Later, the club was named The Carrie Dyer Women’s Club. The Club purchased the house in 1910 and used the building as a clubhouse and public library. The group joined the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1908, under the name Carrie Dyer Women’s Club. Still active, the club holds the distinction of being the second-oldest women’s club in Georgia. The home was used as a community center and hosted lectures, special events and dances, and served as a
meeting place for local organizations, such as the Girl Scouts of the USA. The Club operated a library in the home until it joined the Cobb County-Marietta Public Library System in 1963. The new library was constructed a short distance from the house. The house is a significant landmark in Acworth. Acworth’s residents wish to protect the buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes that tell our story. This house is an important piece of Acworth history. Thank you, mayor, for taking on this preservation. The Carrie Dyer home will be available for purchase late summer 2018. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and Carrie Dyer information courtesy of Abbie Parks and Trevor Beemon.
Malinda Howe lives, works and plays in Historic Downtown Acworth and is a broker and owner of Anchor Realty Partners. Howe is also vice chairwoman of the Acworth Tourism Board.
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Cookout Cuisine BY TIFFANY HUGHES
Cookouts are one of the quintessential summertime activities. Whether you’re the Grill Master, the Side Sous-Chef or the Dessert Diva, you’ll impress your guests if you have a few tricks up your sleeve. The secret is to get the most flavor out of your dishes while still managing to have a good time yourself. To cook baby back ribs, cover them with a dry rub, which provides a nice even flavor coating on the meat. You can buy various premade flavors in the grocery store, but if you make a big batch to keep on hand, you’ll be ready to go at a moment’s notice. To coat two racks of baby back ribs, mix together 3 cups brown sugar, 2 tablespoons each sea salt, black pepper, chili powder, lime zest, minced garlic, and onion powder, 1 ½ tablespoons paprika and 1 tablespoon ground red pepper. Stir until completely combined, then rub on both sides of the ribs and pat into the meat. Store leftover rub in a glass jar with a lid.
Above, ribs ready for smoking or grilling. Right, prepared corn on the cob.
There are several options for cooking ribs - stand them on a rib rack and smoke for about 6 hours, or grill until ribs separate easily (approximately 45 minutes). About 15 minutes before the ribs are done, brush both sides with your favorite barbecue sauce. No rib rack? Not to worry, simply lay them flat and flip every so often. Nothing goes better with grilled meat than corn on the cob. An easy way to prepare it is to place the ears in a large pot, then cover with equal parts water and milk. When the liquid begins to boil, add a stick of butter, cover and cook until the corn is tender. If you need more ears of corn than your pot will hold, slather each in mayo or Greek yogurt, then coat in salt, seafood seasoning, or dry Ranch dressing. Wrap each ear in foil and bake (at 400 degrees), or grill, approximately one hour, or until tender. No cookout is complete without dessert. To make easy ice cream
sandwiches, spread a half gallon of your favorite ice cream across a cookie sheet, keeping it at least ½-inch thick. Return to freezer until firm, then remove and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or drinking glass. Place rounds between two of your favorite cookies, roll the edge in sprinkles or nuts, and return to the freezer until firm. You’re limited only by your imagination when it comes to the possible flavor combinations you can create when cooking out. So be a Grill Master hero while still enjoying yourself! Happy cooking everyone!
Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident, who is an educator at Tellus Science Museum. She enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. Contact her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.
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Would You Stop Mumbling? BY DR. CHRISTA NELMS
Many patients who seek firsttime help for hearing loss have been encouraged to do so by a spouse or a family member who has complained that their loved one has hearing loss. Typically, the patient will disagree with their family and say, “They mumble, and, if they would speak more clearly, there would be no problem.” Often, the person with the hearing problem is the last to notice it. Studies have shown that the average person has been having trouble hearing for about seven to 10 years before he or she finally decides to check his or her hearing. Changes in hearing typically happen gradually, over years, and start out subtly. These small changes in hearing can make the person with the hearing loss feel like people are mumbling. The problem isn’t being able to hear, but understanding what is heard. This is very common with presbycusis, or hearing loss due to age. Presbycusis often occurs in the higher frequency ranges, where most consonant sounds, which differentiate words,
are found. One of the first clues to hearing loss is mixing up consonant sounds. An example of this would be confusing the word hit with hip, or cat with cap. It is important to have your hearing tested once you start recognizing signs of hearing loss. Delayed treatment can affect the ability to understand words, as hearing loss worsens over time. Success with hearing aids also can be compromised. Hearing also plays a role in balance, and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk of falling. Furthermore, hearing loss is linked to social isolation and the risk of dementia. If you find yourself telling your loved ones to “stop mumbling,” then it is time to make an appointment for an audiological evaluation.
Christa Nelms, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2000.
The Impact of Georgia’s New Fiduciary Law BY JOSHUA NELSON
Often, people don’t notice how the yearly legislative session impacts their day-to-day lives. Last March, the Legislature actually approved some sweeping changes to how residents of Georgia should be planning for their future, and the future of their loved ones. The laws changed often are called fiduciary laws, since they deal with how someone acts on another’s behalf, and the standards for those actions. The governor had until May 8 to veto legislation, and, since that time has passed, there will be new legislation that impacts Georgians that becomes effective July 1. Likely, the most impactful for families was that the Georgia Trust Code (HB 121), which hadn’t been changed in a meaningful way since 2010, was broadened and clarified. These changes will allow trustees more flexibility and allow attorneys to draft trusts that can protect more broadly someone’s legacy, as it shifts from them to their children. One of the major things to think about, if you have a trust, is that the new law allows for modification of irrevocable or asset protection trusts, which can protect your family better from the curveballs that life can throw. The next most impactful change to the fiduciary laws was the clarification and improvement of last year’s Georgia 44
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Power of Attorney Act (HB 897). Last year, there were sweeping changes to the power of attorney act and the statutory power of attorney that provided many benefits for Georgia residents. This year’s changes extend those protections, as well as making the process for revoking a power of attorney less cumbersome. Another very impactful change, if you have children, is the Supporting and Strengthening Families Act (HB 129). This is a major legislative change dealing with the adoption process, and allows a parent to transfer the care and custody of their minor child to a family member or other qualified agent for up to a year, or to a grandparent with no stated time limit via a special power of attorney, without the hassle and cost of a court-based process. If you or your family need more detailed information about legislative changes, they can be accessed at https://legiscan.com/GA.
Joshua Nelson is an elder care law attorney with Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 900, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA, 30189. www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com.
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Scouting Milestones
Past and present Eagle Scouts and scoutmasters with the Golden Eagle Award.
Number of Eagle Scouts Soars to 100 BY HAMLIN BOSWELL
Boy Scout Troop 994, chartered in September 1994, at Hillside United Methodist Church, recently celebrated its 100th Eagle Scout. To commemorate the honor, the troop organized a special celebration for all prior Eagle Scouts and scoutmasters. Master of Ceremonies Grant Garlinghouse, assistant scoutmaster and former scoutmaster, spent several months organizing the event. Volunteers helped plan the dinner menu, decorate, collect photos from prior campouts, send out invitations, produce the program and clean up. The keynote address was delivered by Charlie Nickens, Eagle
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Scout No. 1. He attributes some of his professional success to traits he learned as a Boy Scout. “I learned commitment to finish what you start, to accept hard work with humility, to put others first, to be honest, to earn respect, to be brave and, most of all, to be a leader by service of others – all skills I learned in Scouts.” Local state Rep. Michael Caldwell awarded a proclamation, which is entered in the state archives, recognizing the milestone for Troop 994. The troop leadership, also known as the “Geezer Patrol,” read the names of the 100 Eagle Scouts, with those in attendance honored onstage. Scoutmasters were recognized, in order of service, including: Kendall Nickens, Mark Hess, Matt Jenkins, Grant Garlinghouse, John Salvino, Edward Resendez and Chris Spratt. “Back in 1994, the troop started with five boys and five dads, but great adult participation led to growth,” said Kendall Nickens, the first scoutmaster. “Over the recent years, the troop has grown to 68 boys and has benefitted from seven strong scoutmasters and many active adults.” To date, there have been 103 Eagle Scouts “home grown” at Hillside UMC. The troop participates annually in a high adventure camp, such as hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, canoeing at Northern Tier in Canada, or sailing at Sea Base in the Florida Keys. The rest of the year is filled with local campouts, service projects, meetings for skills development and fun activities. To become an Eagle Scout, a boy must complete seven rank advancements, each with increasing requirements and leadership responsibilities. A minimum of 21 merit badges are required, along with a service project. The service project must benefit the local community (someone other than Boy Scouts). Examples include projects such as outdoor classrooms or enhancements to playgrounds, and building trail bridges and amphitheaters. The Eagle candidate must come up with a project
Master of Ceremonies Grant Garlinghouse.
Current members of Troop 994 at the celebration.
he is passionate about, and get the concept approved by the troop and district committees. The candidate must organize and execute the project, and obtain benefactor agreement upon completion. The final step is passing a board of review at the district level, which has been likened to an intense job interview. All requirements must be completed before the boy’s 18th birthday. Because of the time commitment and difficulty involved, the national average for earning Eagle rank is 4 percent of the boys who start. Troop 994 has averaged around 17 percent, mostly attributed to strong parental involvement and pairing up boys with a Life to Eagle coach. Often, these coaches are a non-family member adult in the troop who can help guide the candidate. Troop 994 accomplishments include: sending crews to all the high adventure camps, donating thousands of service hours to the local community, and winning the Golden Eagle trophy four times at camporee competitions against other district troops. The troop has approximately 600 alumni, and members have attended many colleges, as well as four of the five military academies. The goal of Troop 994 is to develop a program that continually challenges the youth of our community to make a difference where they live. Scouting goes far beyond camping, canoeing, hiking and earning merit badges. Scouting is a way of life, a set of values, and standards of respect, service and reverence. We try to develop leaders who will ensure the world is a better place, and have fun along the way. Troop 994 meets Monday evenings at Hillside United Methodist church in Woodstock.
Rep. Michael Caldwell presented a proclamation to Eagle Scout Philip Cooper (No. 101).
Hamlin Boswell is active in Troop 994 as an assistant scoutmaster. He is leading summer camp in 2018 and Sea Base sailing in 2019. He became an Eagle Scout in 1985.
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Rob’s Rescues This dog’s name is Cody. His tag number is 604803. Cody is a loving dog with a high jump. He is 6 years old and has a lot of energy. He has a short tail and is white and orange. Cody would make a great pet because he is kind and caring and in really good shape. He has wiry hair, which is typical for a Jack Russell. I enjoyed hanging out with him. This is Snickers. His tag number 604734. He is only 2 months old. There are so many kittens and cats in the shelter right now. More than 30, and they are at capacity. Please adopt them now at Cobb County Animal Services. Last year I went to Spain, and there is a feral cat colony in a town called Lloret de Mar that the community helps keep in shape. It is a park with benches, and actually a bit of a tourist destination. People go and hang out with the cats and don’t disturb them. We have feral cat colonies here. There is one at Whispering Pines trailer park. This is going to be torn down soon, and the cats need help. The Grey Project is only four women in Canton and they do most of the work with all of our feral cat colonies. People often want to know how to help in the community. Contact me or the Grey Project and help with spaying, neutering, feeding and healthcare of feral cats. I believe that we have to help these cats right now. www.facebook.com/thegreyprojectga.
A Guest at Elm Street Above, one of the feral cat colonies needing help in Cherokee County, Ga. Top right, a scene from a feral cat colony park in Lloret de Mar, Spain.
I’m Rob Macmillan, and I am on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.
On July 6, at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, I am going to be a guest on stage with Joe Lemmo and the iThink Improv Troupe. They say it’s going to be a hilarious night, and I am super excited to be part of it. Please visit www.elmstreetarts.org/ ithink-improv for more information.
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Acworth Parks Acworth has an abundance of wonderful parks. 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 ages 5 and older who have cognitive and physical disabilities. • 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.
• Cauble Park. Home of Acworth Beach, Lake Acworth
and Veterans Memorial Patriots Point. 4425 Beach St. A 25acre 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 opened April 28 and closes Labor Day weekend. No lifeguard on duty. Parking is free Monday through Friday. If you are not a city resident, a weekend fee of $10 (cash only) will be charged per vehicle from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. between the end of April and Labor Day weekend. 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 home 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 weekdays and $10 on weekends. • 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.
Logan Farm Park expansion. Photo courtesy City of Acworth.
• Logan Farm Park. Central Entrance is at 4762 Logan Road. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. 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 midSeptember. There is a $5 parking fee on weekdays and $10 on weekends. • South Shore Park. 4555 Ragsdale Road. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. A 30-acre park with a beach and fishing areas. Nonresidents pay a weekend fee of $5 (cash only) per vehicle from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. between the end of April and Labor Day, when the beach is open for the season. 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 | July 2018
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Senior Activities ALOHA TO AGING The following programs are offered at Aloha to Aging. The nonprofit serves Cobb, Cherokee, DeKalb, Fulton and Paulding counties. To register, and for more information, call 770-722-7641, or email info@alohatoaging.org.
July 9
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Kim Franklin, with the Alzheimer's Association, will discuss "Safe Return.� Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one. Program held at Aloha to Aging Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but you must call in advance for care at 770-722-7641. For additional evening support groups, go to www.alohatoseniors.com/events or call 678-777-7241.
July 19
EAST COBB: Healthy Brain Game Day and Lunch. Noon-1:30
p.m. Join Aloha to Aging for a healthy lunch and exciting games to keep your mind sharp and stimulated. Suggested $10 donation. Aloha to Aging Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. RSVP by emailing info@alohatoaging.org or call 770-722-7641.
Tuesdays
Gentle Yoga Class. 10-11 a.m. Carolyn Purvis, licensed yoga
instructor. Appropriate for all levels of experience. A great option for beginners and seniors. Stretch, strengthen and practice balance poses. Many modifications will be given. Class size is limited. $25 per month, no daily rate. Bring your own block(s), blanket and water. 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. RSVP by emailing info@alohatoaging.org, or call 770-722-7641.
Aug. 18
Aloha Gala Honoring Dr. Betty Siegel. Reception and silent
auction at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Kennesaw State University Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. $75 per person. Includes three drink tickets, appetizers, seated dinner and dessert. For more information, go to https://alohatoaging.org. Proceeds benefit Aloha to Aging. The organization’s mission is to empower family caregivers, aging care recipients, volunteers and the community in a positive, nurturing manner through quality, targeted programming.
ALOHA DAY CLUB:
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m East Cobb: Mondays and Wednesdays West Cobb: Tuesdays We keep the Aloha spirit alive in our social day program for those 55 and older who no longer drive, and need engaging activities outside of their residence. Our weekday program incorporates exercises, music and stimulating games and discussions. Participants range in age from 55 to 96 years young. For more information, call 770-722-7641.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Aloha to Aging in East and West Cobb: Are you
a high school or college student who needs service/ volunteer hours? We have openings for activity, food and program volunteers in our Aloha Day Club, 10 a.m-2 p.m. The only requirement is that you must enjoy engaging in conversation, playing games and want to make a difference in the lives of others! Check out www.alohatoaging.org for more information. You also can reach us at info@alohatoaging.org or call 770-722-7641.
CITY OF ACWORTH July 17
Senior Lunch. Noon. Lunch, bingo, prizes and other activities. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Free to all seniors.
Beginning Aug. 13
Senior Chair Yoga. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and more. The 12-week session will be held Mondays. 10-10:45 a.m., and 1111:45 a.m., Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Free for Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents. Register online at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org, or in person at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth.
Beginning Aug. 16
Senior Cardio Combo. Elevate your metabolism by
moving rhythmically to music. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. The 12-week session will be held Thursdays. Classes are 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. at the Roberts School Community Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Free for Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents. Register online at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org, or in person at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth.
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COBB COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES The following programs are offered by Cobb Senior Services at North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 S. Main St., Acworth, located inside Kennworth Park. 770-975-7740. Go to www.cobbseniors.org for more information, classes and events.
July 6
Bingo. No. 4823. Fundraiser to benefit North Cobb Senior
Center. 12:30-2:30 p.m. $3 Cobb residents, $4 nonresidents. Sponsored by The Holbrook of Acworth and Edward Jones.
July 11
Card Making for Beginners. No. 4824. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $3 supply fee. Taught by Marcy Walsh, with Dogwood Cottage Papercrafting Studio. Create your own personalized card. All supplies provided.
July 12
“Jeopardy!” No. 4825. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Back by popular demand, America’s favorite game show, “Jeopardy!” You can be a participant or audience member. Game and refreshments provided by Dottie Denham with Cigna. Catching Up On Your Zzz’s. No. 4901. 1-2 p.m. Free.
July 19
The Skinny on Fat. 1-2 p.m., free. Registration required. Fat has a bad reputation, but not all fats are bad. Learn which fats to avoid and those to keep. Presented by Brendon Hall with Humana.
July 20
M.I.N.D. Diet. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. To age healthy and well, a lifestyle change is required. This diet aims to prevent Alzheimer’s disease with brain-healthy foods. Presented by Jobcy Alexander, nutrition coordinator with Cobb Senior Services.
July 23
Clinical Preventative Services. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Improve the quality of your health and reduce the incidence of chronic disease by becoming familiar with needed immunizations, screenings and services, what Medicare covers in relation to them, and other free or low-cost services available.
July 24
Ice Cream Social. No. 4923. Fundraiser for North Cobb Senior Center. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $3 Cobb residents, $4 nonresidents. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship and delicious ice cream with all the fixin’s. Bring a friend and enjoy some fun entertainment.
Registration required. Adequate sleep can lower your risk for certain diseases and help regulate your mood. Learn about the stages of the sleep cycle and what you can do to reap the benefits of “the great eight.” Presented by the Good Life Club.
July 13
Crafting Corner. Flower Arranging. No. 4035. 1-2 p.m.
$3 Cobb residents, $4 nonresidents. A basic introduction to flower arrangement. No experience necessary. Presented by Cindy Davis with Cobb Senior Services.
July 18
Get the 411 on 911. No. 4910. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Join Cobb County 911 Education Team to learn about 911 guidelines, senior safety, scam alerts and Swift 911. Culinary Creations. No. 4832. 10-11:30 a.m. $2 Cobb
residents, $3 nonresidents. Join Sherry Collier and “chill out” with cool summer desserts. Learn how to prepare no-bake treats that are easy and fun to make.
July 18, 25
Card Making Series. 12:30-2:30 p.m. $10 supply fee. You will create three cards each day – birthday, masculine, and sympathy/get well. Led by Marcy Walsh with Dogwood Cottage Papercrafting Studio.
July 27
Hearing Screenings. No. 4896. 12:45-2:45 p.m. Free.
Registration required. Join us to get a free hearing screening, or hearing aid cleaning. Hearing screenings are by appointment only. Provided by Wellstar Audiology.
Birthday Bash. No. 4835. 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Free.
Registration required. Happy birthday to you! Whether it’s your birthday, or you want to celebrate with your July birthday friends, join us for cake, ice cream, games and fun.
July 31
Just Desserts. No. 4922. 2 p.m. Dessert on your own. Reservations required. O’Charley’s.
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Around & About REGISTRATIONS Camp Acworth Summer Sports Camps
The summer is full of opportunities for your child to brush up on the fundamentals of several sports. Acworth Parks and Recreation will host a speed and agility camp and a football camp. Both camps are extremely affordable. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and water bottle. Speed and agility camp will be held July 9-13. Football camp will be held July 17-19. For more information on each camp and to register, go to www.acworthparksandrec.org.
Acworth Youth Basketball League
Competitive and instructional basketball for children ages 5-14. Teams are grouped according to age. Practice starts the first week in November. Games begin in early December. Registration begins July 23 for Acworth residents, and Aug. 1 for nonresidents. Prices vary depending on age. Pricing, registration, and other league information can be found at www.acworthbasketball.com. For more information about youth basketball, contact Mychal Lewis at mlewis@ acworth.org.
Acworth Football and Cheerleading
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 children of similar skill and experience. Practice begins the last week in July and ends in November. Practice is held three nights a week with a game on Saturday. Registration rates, league information, and on-site registration dates can be found on the Acworth Warriors website www.acworthwarriors.com.
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Horizon League: Fall Baseball
A non-competitive baseball league for athletes age 5 and older with physical and/ or cognitive disabilities. Games are played on the Horizon Field (4000 S. Main St., Acworth). $15 per player. Games begin Sept. 6, and continue through Oct. 20. No games are played during the week of Cobb County School District’s fall break. Register online at www.acworthspecialneeds.com, or at the Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department, 4762 Logan Road, Acworth. The annual Covering the Bases event is Sept. 14, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. For more information, go to www.coveringthebases.org.
Jedi Engineering with LEGO
Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer this new class for 5-7 year olds. The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles by designing and building projects using LEGO® materials such as X-Wings, R2 Units, Energy Catapults, Defense Turrets, and Settlements from a galaxy far, far away. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire. Classes are 9 a.m.-noon July 23-27 at Roberts School Community Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. The cost is $157 for residents, and $162 for nonresidents. Register today at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO
The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer this new class for 7-12 year olds. The Force Awakens in this advanced engineering course for young Jedi! Discover key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics and eccentric motion. Build projects from LEGO® Materials such as X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, Settlements, Fortresses, and other complex machines and structures from a galaxy far, far away. Classes are 1-4 p.m. July 23-27 at the Roberts School Community Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. The cost is $157 for residents and $162 for a nonresidents. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
Tai Chi
Acworth Parks and Recreation Department offers two levels of Tai Chi. Classes are held at Roberts Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. A beginners class is offered at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays. An advanced class is offered at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Classes are taught by Phil Robinson and his certified instructors. If you are not sure which class to attend, contact the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department at 770-917-1234. Register at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
JULY Through July 28
Acworth Arts Alliance exhibit “Summer Splash.” Art House, 4425 Cherokee St., Acworth.
Free. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. An open house is scheduled for the exhibit July 7 from 6-9 p.m. Free. Light refreshments. For more information, call 678-543-5777, or email Cathy Green at acworthartsalliance@gmail.com.
Safety Class. Acworth Parks and 7 Boating Recreation Department is proud to partner
with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22 to offer boating safety classes to the Acworth community. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Certified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. This is an entry-level class aimed at the inland boater. Old salts will benefit, as well, since the latest information on Georgia law and Coast Guard policy will be covered. This is a classroom-only course and does not include on-the-water instruction. $20. For more information, or to register, go to flotilla22pe@gmail.com.
Acworth History Foundation 10 Save Speakers Series. Joe Bozeman will discuss
“Prisons of the Civil War.” 7 p.m., Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Bozeman will provide information about the prison system during the Civil War, and about treatment prisoners received. He is co-author of the book “Images of America: Kennesaw,” and is the grandson of a conductor with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. Bozeman is a member of the Kennesaw Preservation Commission.
FARMERS MARKETS Acworth Farmers Market
Through Oct. 26 (Fridays only). Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams. Sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on the north end of Main Street. For more information, call 770-917-1234.
Canton Farmers Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday through October. Located in Cannon Park, downtown Canton, rain or shine.
Farmers Market at River Church 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through October. 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, 30114. 770-485-1975.
Waleska Farmers Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays through Nov. 1. Heritage Fellowship Baptist Church, 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska. 404-805-7468.
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market
8:30 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through October. Market Street, downtown Woodstock. For more information, call 770-924-0406 or email Kyle Bennett at kbennett@woodstockga.gov.
Astaire Dance Studio in Marietta 21 Fred presents “Dancing with the Stars.” A
benefit for MUST Ministries’ programs that help people escape poverty and homelessness. 6-10 p.m., YANMAR Evo Center, 5889 Old Alabama Road, Acworth. Cocktail attire. Dance competition. Silent auction. For ticket and sponsorship information, go to www.mustministries.org.
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@ 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. Monday-Wednesday 1-6 p.m. Saturday Closed Thursday, Friday and Sunday
July 9, 16, 23
Baby Storytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m. A morning of books, songs and nursery rhymes, as well as bubbles, balls and blocks. Baby Storytime is a fun way to introduce little ones to the library, and is an important first step in a child's journey to literacy and love of reading.
July 10, 17, 24
Storytime in the Park. 10:30-11:15
a.m., Frana Brown Park, 4901 N. Main St., Acworth. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on and some snacks! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Meet at the park at 10:30 am. In the event of rain, program will take place at the library.
Musical Storytime at Acworth Library. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Children of
all ages are invited to participate in an interactive music program with Miss Kate and Miss Neely, children's librarians at Kennesaw and Acworth libraries. Sing along to favorite songs and listen to instruments you might not have heard before, including the hammered dulcimer, autoharp and mandolin! No registration required.
July 11, 18, 25
July 17
Storytime with Para Athlete, Cougar Clifford. 3:30 p.m. On Feb. 7, 2014, while
playing in the snow in his hometown of Louisiana, Mo., Cougar jumped headfirst into a snowbank, breaking the C5 vertebrae in his neck. After the accident, he was told he never again would move anything from his shoulders down, and he would require a ventilator the rest of his life. Four years later, determination and hard work have helped Cougar gain back much more movement than doctors thought possible. Cougar, now 18, competes in Paralympic swim meets, triathlons, 10Ks and half-marathons, using a hand-pedal running bike, as well as a recumbent bike. Ask him questions and take a look at some of his cool athletic gear. Afterward there will be a craft. Learn more about Cougar by visiting his website: cougartracks.net.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
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Acworth Library Book Club.
1-2 p.m. Fellowship and book discussion. On July 18, the discussion is about "Finding Moon" by Tony Hillerman.
July 24
School Age Reader’s Theater at Acworth Library. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
School-age students can get in touch with their inner thespian, develop reading fluency and have fun. An activity that helps to strengthen and develop skills in reading aloud, listening, reading comprehension, working together, and reading fluency by providing a script for participants to read aloud together. No stage, no costumes, and no memorization necessary.
LEGOmania. 4:30-5:30 p.m. You
provide the creativity, the library will provide the Legos!
July 25
Cougar Clifford.
Movie Night at Acworth Library. 5-7 p.m. The Emoji Movie will be shown in the picture book area. The Emoji Movie is rated PG. Bring a snack, pillow and blanket. Free.
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FAITH
Finding Holy Ground, Right Where You Are BY PASTOR BRYANT HARRIS
Many of us spend our lives waiting for the next big thing. Maybe it’s our dream job, getting married, having kids, moving to a new location, or our next vacation. If we aren’t careful, we can develop “the grass is greener over there” syndrome. Eventually, we find out the grass isn’t always greener somewhere else, and we are challenged to find peace wherever “here” is.
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Moses, having lived a life of privilege within the Egyptian kingdom for 40 years, killed an Egyptian who was mistreating an Israelite. He fled and became a shepherd for the next 40 years. Sometimes, I wonder if Moses asked himself, “Is this it? Will I spend the rest of my life tending sheep?” In Exodus 3:1-5, we are told that Moses was tending sheep in “the far side of the wilderness.” Moses saw a burning bush, and, when he went closer, God told him to take off his sandals, that he was “standing on holy ground.” It recently struck me that, while Moses would spend another 40 years
leading the Israelites to the “promised land,” he found God’s presence and holy ground right there in the desert. Maybe you are struggling, and feel like you are stuck somewhere, your own version of the wilderness. While it is easy to daydream, think about, or even fixate on some place (or thing) that will make everything better, perhaps the solution is finding God where you are, in the present. When we take the time to look at our situation from God’s perspective, and seek God’s direction and encouragement, our personal desert might one day turn into a place that we call holy ground.
Bryant Harris is senior pastor at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church. He began his ministry at the church in 1995.
ACWORTH AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Business Association 770-423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org
Southern Hope Humane Society 770-445-7294 www.hopehumane.org
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 770-345-0400 www.cherokeechamber.com
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward 770-974-0670
Cobb Chamber of Commerce 770-980-2000 www.cobbchamber.org
Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle 770-974-3577
KSU Small Business Development Center 470-578-6450
Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation 770-529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org
LeadsNet Business Referral Group 404-819-8896 No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter 770-256-4864 West Cobb Business Association www.westcobbbusiness.com CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee Child Advocacy Council 770-345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity 770-345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society 770-928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity 770-432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue 404-993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com Here Am I Ministries, Inc. 770-529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain Homeward Bound Pet Rescue 706-698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com Humane Society of Cobb County 770-428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt 770-590-7898 MUST Ministries 770-427-9862 www.mustministries.org Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption 770-325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa’s Pantry 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org
American Legion North Cobb Post 304 www.post304.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America 770-989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia 770-974-4278 Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres 770-974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta 770-422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Ken Leone 470-422-0382 Liberty Hill Chapter DAR Contact: libertyhilldar@gmail.com North Cobb Lions Club www.facebook.com/NorthCobbLions Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua 770-529-5654 VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) 770-974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.org POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Business and Professional Chapter of the John Birch Society Contact: Boyd Parks 770-975-3303 Cherokee County Democratic Party 770-345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party 770-592-0575 Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty Cobb County Democratic Party 770-420-7133 Cobb County Libertarian Party 770-425-2856 Cobb County Republican Party 770-421-1833
RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club www.atlantayachtclub.org Atlanta Water Ski Club 770-425-3679 Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Children’s PEACE Center 770-917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, 770-514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, 404-630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org North Cobb Photo Club Meets 9:30 a.m.-noon first Thursday at Celebration Village theater, 4460 Celebration Blvd., Acworth. Contact Jim at 770-842-3114. www.NorthCobbPhotoClub.com. Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) 770-423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club 770-641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse 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 morning 770-794-0442 mnm@summitchurch.org Newcomers of Cobb County Meets 3rd Tuesday 770-234-5068 www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 770-424-4387 Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, 770-926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery 770-590-0334 www.burnthickory.com
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
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COMMUNITY OF FAITH BAPTIST
Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road SE, 770-529-1546 Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW 770-974-0023 Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive 770-974-4965 www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW 678-460-3500 www.CedarcrestChurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church St. 770-974-3021 www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road SE 770-975-1143 www.GladeRoadBaptist.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road 770-974-9091 www.HBCGA.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, Dallas 404-488-3667 www.HickoryHeights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road 770-917-9100 www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road SE 770-974-2951 www.IronhillBaptist.org Keystone Baptist Church 3303 Dallas Acworth Highway Acworth, Georgia 30101 www.KeystoneOnline.org Lost Mountain Baptist Church 5400 Old Dallas Road, Powder Springs www.lmbc.us Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Highway www.MorningViewBaptistChurch.org 60
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Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road 770-974-8335
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St. 770-974-8221 www.ZionHillAcworth.com
EPISCOPAL
New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road 770-974-7612
Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road NW 770-422-9114 www.ChristChurchKennesaw.com
New Life Community Church 4160 New Hope Church Road SE 770-529-0509
St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road 770-590-9040 www.StTeresasAcworth.com
Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church 7147 Hiram Acworth Highway 770-423-0955 www.PMBChurch.net Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road 770-428-5122 www.PineyGrove.net Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw 770-428-4031 www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane NW 770-975-4595 www.SummitChurch.org
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 2515 Old Highway 92 770-672-6838
JUDAISM
Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth 1480 Shiloh Road NW #500 678-460-7702 www.JewishWestCobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220 678-264-8575 www.MyNerTamid.info
LUTHERAN
Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw 928 Kennesaw Due West Road NW 678-797-0611 www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org
Christ Lutheran Church 176 West Sandtown Road SW, Marietta 770-424-2850 www.clcwestcobb.org
The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 Cobb Parkway North NW 770-975-1100
Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road 770-425-6726 www.LivingHopeGA.com
Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road 678-856-8002 www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org
First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw 770-427-0325 www.FULC.org
Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road 770-337-0952 www.VictoryBaptist.net
PRESBYTERIAN
Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church St. 770-974-6552
West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway 770-222-2125 www.Westridge.com
Christ Community Church 2753 Watts Drive 770-529-2600 www.ChristCommunityCobb.org
Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw 770-425-7118 www.WesternHillsBaptist.net
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-3558 www.HeritagePres.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW 770-428-2100 www.WildwoodBaptist.org
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road NW 770-427-3545 www.KirkwoodPC.org
Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW 770-974-4395 www.MHChurch.com
Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road 770-917-4964 www.BranchesOfChrist.com
LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road 770-422-3010 www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School St. 770-905-9539
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road 404-663-1828 or 770-975-8042 www.LoveCommunityChurch.com
St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW 770-428-7139 www.StCatherineRCC.org St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church Meets at St. Teresa’s Episcopal, 5725 Fords Road 770-485-0825 www.StClareCC.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive 770-443-0566 www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org
UNITED METHODIST
Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle 770-974-3312 www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW 770-428-0511 www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West United Methodist Church 3956 Due West Road 770-427-3835 www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road 770-428-1543 www.KennesawUMC.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2975 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw 770-421-9980 www.NBUMC.org Shiloh United Methodist Church 3860 Cherokee St. 770-971-9655 www.NGUMC.org
OTHERS
Abiding Church 1370 Lockhart Drive 678-888-1515 www.Abiding.church Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720 www.ActivationOnline.org
Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy, 4728 Wood St. 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 Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive 770-516-5733 www.DayspringChurch-Online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road NW 770-421-1643 www.EaglePointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 4192 Main St. 770-609-9062 www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-4560 www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church 3565 Dallas Acworth Highway 678-402-6632 admin@fourpointschurch.com www.FourPointsChurch.tv Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway 770-529-6006 www.FreedomChurch.tv Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road 770-701-0003 www.GatewayKennesaw.org
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
Masjid Suffah 2750 Jiles Road, Kennesaw http://www.masjidsuffah.com/ Mission For Life Church 2655 Cobb Parkway, Suite 105 678-401-2675 www.MissionForLife.com Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee St. 678-651-9042 New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road 770-974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road 770-420-9808 www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Highway 770-425-2525 www.NWCC.net Open Doors Church 2011 Hickory Grove Road Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road 770-928-2795 www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW 678-318-1918 RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road 678-384-5200 www.RiverStoneOnline.org Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road 770-884-1963 www.SanctuaryInHim.org Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, 1575 Ben King Road 404-644-0512 www.UnityOfKennesaw.org Victory Church 4625 Highway 92 770-794-7366 www.VictoryGA.com Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway 678-383-2299 www.Vintage242.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Drive NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 www.WLMinistry.org AROUND ACWORTH | July 2018
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Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Inside back Implants 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com Williams Orthodontics Woodstock: 770-592-5554 Canton: 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com
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Dream Land Pet Memorial Center 678-594-0041 www.DreamLandPetCremation.com Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services 678-574-3016 www.GeorgiaFuneralCare.com
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Casey's Painting 678-445-9661 www.caseyspainting.com
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390 www.DrFixitPHD.com
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Glacier Custom Pools 404-425-3714 www.glaciercustompools.com
EDUCATION/TUTORING Brookwood Christian 678-401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com
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Georgia Trade School 770-590-9353 www.georgiatradeschool.com
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Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy 678-290-9628 www.kennesawcharter.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
COPYWRITING John Livingston report@acworthcopywriting.com
LGE Community Credit Union Back cover 770-424-0600, www.LGEccu.org
Bay Equity Home Loans Jay White, Area Sales Manager 770-870-0644 www.jayclosesloans.com
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Caliber Home Loans Erin Richardson, 708-278-6000 www.CaliberHomeLoans.com
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Jeffery C. Glover, LLC 404-694-0550 www.bren-abby.com
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Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1 www.MrJunk1.com
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Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com
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TK & Sons Plumbing 770-529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com
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INSURANCE D Ward Insurance 770-974-0670
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OPTOMETRIST Acworth Family EyeCare 770-974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com
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PEST CONTROL One Dead Bug 404-704-4685 www.onedeadbug.com
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PETS The Dog House 678-988-4171 www.DogHousePetResort.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY Beth Fornuto Photography 770-846-3848 www.bethfornuto.com
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J. King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.jkingimages.com
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PHYSICIANS Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com
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Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine 678-888-5181 www.GovernorsMedicine.com Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com
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Northside Hospital Cherokee 11 www.Northside.com/Cherokee-Sports WellStar & Mayo Clinic 770-956-7827 www.wellstar.org
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REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES
Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.magnoliadreamcottage.com
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Nicole Ricker 770-815-9539 ww.NicoleRicker.com
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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Southern Soccer Academy Paulding: 678-712-7698 Cobb & Kennesaw: 678-594-5041 www.ssaelite.com
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RETAILERS/SHOPPING
Anchor Realty Partners Malinda Howe, Broker D: 404-444-0225 / O: 770-917-0322 www.anchorrealtypartners.net
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Thornton Township 770-851-8492 BercherHomes.com
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Debi Smith Properties C: 404-660-6652/O: 770-240-2004 www.DebiSmithProperties.com
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Flag Company, The 770-974-0507 www.FlagpoleWarehouse.com/ cashandcarry
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SENIOR LIVING/SERVICES The Holbook of Acworth 404-445-777 wwwHolbrookLife.com
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