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Book Festival

Everyday Angels

Classic Cars on Display

For the Scrapbooks

At Work, At Play

A full schedule of speakers, sessions awaits participants.

Well-known resident rises above her physical challenges. Proceeds from popular event benefit Horizon Field. Students are all smiles on the first day of school.

Acworth is filled with friendly faces. Recognize anyone?

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Expansion of 120-acre park should be done by Christmas.

Working the Wakes

National wakeboard competition brought Australians to Acworth.

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Community

AROUND ACWORTH The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Acworth

From the Editor

What’s New

Over the past few weeks I have met many wonderful people at meetings and events as part of my job as editor of Around Acworth. So many times I drove home thinking about something someone said or a story someone shared. One of those stories was told at the Acworth Business Association luncheon at NorthStar Church. Former Atlanta Falcon and Atlanta Brave Brian Jordan was the guest speaker. Jordan is known for his remarkable career as a dual-sport professional athlete, and also for his often-stated belief that God is the reason for his success. Jordan said at the luncheon that his parents always stressed the importance of God in his life. He said that his faith helped him recover from a sports injury in college that doctors said would end his career. Near the end of the luncheon, during a question-andanswer session, a man in the audience said he wanted to thank Jordan for his kindness. The man said he took his son to spring training when Jordan played for the Braves and that, unfortunately, the game didn’t go the Braves’ way. The players were not in a good mood after the game and they walked past the kids asking for autographs, the man said. Jordan was the only player who stopped, the man continued. Jordan spoke to the kids and he signed the son’s hat. It meant a lot, the man said. Jordan seemed touched that it meant so much. Then he shared a story about why he stops. Jordan said his mother was a big fan of singer and actress Pearl Bailey and that when he was 6 years old, his family saw her in New York. His mother wanted her autograph and urged him to get it. He was nervous, but she pushed him to go over. When he approached Bailey, she “shushed him away,” he said. Jordan said he was embarrassed and hurt and that he never forgot it. He said because of the experience he never turns down a request for an autograph. The man at the luncheon never forgot that Jordan stopped for his son. I look forward to hearing more stories and to sharing them in the pages of the magazine.

Visit Acworth recently asked Soaring Image Productions to gather drone footage of Acworth Beach at Cauble Park. The footage provides sweeping views of Acworth’s lovely lake. To see it, go to Visit Acworth’s Facebook page and click the link to access the video posted on YouTube. Or, go to YouTube and type in the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjovlQTMp-w

On the Horizon The popular Taste of Acworth is Oct. 15 in Historic Downtown Acworth. More than 120 booths will offer food, children’s activities, and information about area businesses and other sponsors. Entertainment stages will feature local performers. The free event attracts more than 18,000 people each year.

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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. We look forward to adding more board members in the coming months. Bob Weatherford has been a Cobb County resident for two decades. Bob served as 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. 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.

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Celebrations!

Happy Birthday Jackson!

Age 7 on Sept. 9 Parents are Denny and Kimberly Lim and his brother is Carson

Tania and Jim Hilber

Celebrate 17 years of marriage - and their first anniversary in Georgia - on Sept. 4

Happy 9th birthday Gracie!!

God really blessed us with a smart and beautiful little girl. We love you very much! Mommy and Daddy

Bill and Kandice Nadeau

Celebrate 10 years of marriage on Sept. 2

Cole Obidowski Age 13 on Sept 24th Happy Birthday! We love you so very much!

Carolyn

Happy 5th birthday! We love you to the moon and back!

Daniel Cochran

Age 5 on Sept. 22 Happy fifth birthday! Love, Mommy and Daddy

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Adrianna Jackson

Age 10 on Sept. 27 Happy birthday! Love you! Mutti and Papa Joe

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Allatoona High’s Dean Honored by National Society of High School Scholars The National Honor Society of High School Scholars has selected Cameron Dean, 15, of Allatoona High School to become a member of the organization. Dean, who is a sophomore, is active in the school’s concert band and soccer programs. He has a 4.25 grade point average. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

Golf Tournament to Benefit Healing Hands Ranch

A golf tournament to benefit Healing Hand Ranch will be Oct. 3 at Governors Towne Club, 4545 Champions Walk, Acworth. Healing Hands provides equine mentoring to at-risk youth. For more information and to register online, go to HHYR.org.

Beginners Tennis Program for Adults and Children Cameron Dean

Chattahoochee Tech Paramedic Program Earns National Accreditation The paramedic program at Chattahoochee Technical College recently earned a fiveyear national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions. “I am very proud of the outcome of the accreditation project. It reflects a great deal of hard work by the faculty. It provides confirmation that the paramedic program at Chattahoochee Tech offers students excellent training,” said Ron Webb, dean of health sciences. Successful completion of the program allows a graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma as a paramedic.

Cobb Tennis Centers and USTA-Atlanta staff are teaming up to provide an opportunity for beginner adults to learn to play tennis. Sponsored by USTA-Atlanta, the Tennis Apprentice program provides instruction to teach beginners and work toward the goal of competing in beginner USTA leagues. Students will take six weeks of instruction beginning the week of Sept. 12. Students enrolled in the program will receive a free tennis racket and free USTA membership. The cost is $49 for the six weeks of instruction and coaching. Each of Cobb Tennis Centers will offer the program for adults and a youth program is offered at Sweetwater Tennis Center. For information, contact your closest Cobb Tennis Center or visit www.atlanta.usta.com.

Chattahoochee Tech Receives $12,000 from AT&T for Veterans Support Center AT&T’s External Affairs Regional Director Don Barbour presented a check for $12,000 to Chattahoochee Technical College as part of the corporation’s continuing commitment to support workforce development efforts. The donation, which was presented at the North Metro Campus on Aug. 11, will be used to help fund the college’s Veterans Support Center at the Marietta Campus. The Veterans Support Center was created to support the more than 700 Chattahoochee Tech students who have identified themselves as former military or veteran family members. The primary objective is to assist veterans and their families as they transition to a post-secondary academic environment. The college will use current on-campus resources, as well as the $12,000 donation from AT&T, to open the center for the fall term, said Lauren Lunk, Executive Director of Retention Services. The center will be in the B Building on the Marietta campus. The $12,000 donation was granted to Chattahoochee Technical College after the school was named a finalist in AT&T’s $20K for 2020 workforce development competition in July. 10

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Pictured, from left, are CTC Executive Vice President Trina Boteler, AT&T Regional Director Don Barbour, CTC President Ron Newcomb, CTC External Affairs Vice President Jennifer Nelson, CTC Communication and Veteran Services Coordinator Barry Munday and CTC Executive Director of Retention Services Lauren Lunk.

Two Locations Quality Pediatric Care, Close to Home Northside Cherokee Pediatrics provides compassionate, comprehensive medical care for patients from birth to 18 years of age. Dr. Jamie Rollins, Dr. Shalini Shah, Dr. Nancy Doelling and our nurse practitioner, Melissa Dubois, offer the quality one-on-one care you demand to keep your child happy and healthy including, short wait times, same-day appointments and personalized care at a location convenient for your busy lifestyle.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Acworth Resident to Compete in the Miss Georgia USA Pageant Acworth resident Chelsea Rhoades has been selected to compete in the Miss Georgia USA pageant. Rhoades, who is a teacher in Paulding County, is Miss Paulding County USA. The Miss Chelsea Rhoades Georgia USA pageant will be Nov. 17 at the Henry County Performing Arts Center. For more information about the pageant, go to www.missgeorgiausa.com/thepageant.html.

Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup is Sept. 24 The Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup is Sept. 24. Participants in the annual event must register to take part in activities. To register, go to the Lake Allatoona Association’s website: www. lakeallatoonaassoc.com. Once you are on the site, click the “register” tab for information about events and cleanup sites.

Drivers: Watch for School Buses and Children With Cobb County children back in school, drivers are reminded to be alert and to exercise patience and caution when driving near schools and bus stops. Impatient, uninformed or apathetic drivers pose a great threat to children waiting at school bus stops, according to a release by Cobb County. Here are some safety practices by the Georgia Department of Education: • Be on the alert as children walk to and from their school bus stops. • Exercise care and be responsive as children congregate and wait at their bus stops. They may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely. • Be ready to act when you see the yellow flashing lights on the front and the rear of a school bus. This is your warning that a bus stop is about to take place. • Begin to slow down and look for students in the area. NEVER speed up to beat a school bus. You must be focused and exercise caution any time you are in the vicinity of a school bus stop, as student riders can sometimes be impulsive. Motorists are required to stop when a school bus comes to a full stop and activates its flashing lights and stop arm. The only exception is when highways are separated in the center by a dirt, grass or concrete median. In this situation, only vehicles following or traveling alongside a school bus in the same direction must stop. Be attentive after stopping. You must remain stopped until all loading students are aboard in the morning or all unloading students have cleared 12 feet off the roadway in the afternoon. Proceed with caution only after all students have safely cleared the roadway, the stop arm is canceled and the flashing red lights are deactivated.

Joseph Prass Named New Rabbi at Congregation Ner Tamid Rabbi Joseph Prass is the new rabbi at Congregation Ner Tamid effective Aug. 1. Rabbi Prass graduated from the University of Minnesota and the Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion and was ordained in 1999. He has been both a senior and associate rabbi, and the regional director for National Federation of Temple Youth. Rabbi Prass is the Jewish Community Engagement manager at the Breman Jewish Heritage Museum responsible for Rabbi Joseph Prass bringing Holocaust and Jewish education to synagogues, organizations and schools. He will maintain his position at the Breman while serving as Congregation Ner Tamid’s rabbi. Congregation Ner Tamid is at 1349 Old Highway 41, Suite 220, Marietta 30060. 678-264-8575. www.mynertamid.org.

Acworth United Methodist Church to Host Yard Sale Acworth United Methodist Church will hold a yard sale Sept. 15-17 at the church. The yard sale will take place at the Family Life Center, Acworth UMC, 4340 Collins Circle. For more info, contact the church’s website at: aumcoffice@mindspring.com 12

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Aloha Day Club Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. A social day program for ages 55 and older who need engaging activities outside of their residence (and have mainly stopped driving). Weekday program incorporates exercises, music and stimulating games and discussions into each session. The 3.5 hour program includes a morning snack and lunch. Call 770-722-7641 or email info@alohatoaging.org

Support Groups Parkinson’s Disease/Care Partner Support Group: S ept. 6, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Lynn Ross, Medical Social Worker at Emory Movement Disorder Clinic, will lead a discussion on the book, “Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life.” The program will be held at Aloha to Aging Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Sept. 12, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one either inside or outside of the home. Helpful tips and resources provide comfort and encouragement. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but you must call in advance for care to 770-722-7641. Program held at Aloha to Aging, Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068.

A Homecoming Celebration at Acworth Christian Church

Sept. 18 is a big day for Acworth Christian Church members: it’s their homecoming. Pastor Dino Trapp is inviting community members to attend the 11 a.m. service and the covered-dish dinner that will follow. The church has a rich history behind it. Here’s a snippet from historical records. “Acworth Christian Church (ACC) was organized in 1858 under the name Mt. Zion Church of Christ. (According to the church papers, it was organized by Dr. Daniel Hook.) It was located on Mitchell Hill in Acworth. In 1864 during the Civil War, Sherman turned the building into shanties for his troops. Then it was burned down by federal troops. The church [was] reorganized by N.W. Smith in 1875 and a brick building was built in 1876 where it is located now in historical downtown. Then in 1899, the home next to the church caught on fire. The fire spread to the church and burned it down. A new brick building was rebuilt in its place. Then 86 years later, the church got a facelift. Stucco was put over it and still remains. Today ACC is one of the five ‘turn-of-the-century’ churches of Acworth.” Acworth Christian Church is located at 4476 Northside Drive, Acworth, GA 30101. 770-652-1564

Members during a service at the historic church. Top left, Pastor Dino Trapp and wife Yvette.

Wellness Programs Tailor-Made Yoga for PD – Mat or Chair: Mondays, offered weekly, 2:30– 3:30 p.m. Cost: Two free trial classes, then $50 for a 10-class package. Bring a mat if floor exercise is preferred; no equipment necessary for chair yoga. Class led by Cathy Hightower of PD Gladiators. Program at Aloha to Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. Tai Chi - Standing: Tuesdays, & Tai Chi - Seated: Thursdays, both offered weekly, both 2:30– 3:30 p.m. Cost: $35 monthly fee per program or $10 per class. Program held at Aloha to Aging Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. Healthy Brain Game Day: Thursday, Sept. 15 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Engage and stimulate your brain while having fun! Light lunch. Donations for Aloha to Aging Inc. accepted. McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA. 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta, 30062. (Program is open to both YMCA and non-YMCA members.) Registration deadline Sept. 13. Call 678-569-9622 or 770-977-5991.

Educational Programs Dementia 24/7 Simulation Training: Delivers insightful, impactful learning sessions to guide on the challenges of aging persons living with dementia, making one more empathetic to individuals facing this growing issue. The five experiences to help one better understand their issues are: Confusion and Frustration, Stigma and Isolation, Communication and Language, Memory Loss and Forgetfulness, and Dependency and Despair. Offered at various locations. Call 770-722-7641 or email info@alohatoaging.org for more information. “ASiST” Aging Simulation Sensitivity Training: Educational and engaging training for caregivers that focuses on common age-related health challenges and how they affect the older population. The training promotes empathy when caring for older adults and offers helpful solutions to those caring for someone with these age-related challenges. The highlighted health-related challenges include: neuropathy, hearing loss, vision loss, language impairment and mobility and balance issues. Participants are asked to complete everyday tasks that mimic the challenges and frustration a person feels trying to complete these tasks with an impairment. Includes light lunch. Offered at various locations. Call 770-722-7641 or email info@ alohatoaging.org for more information. AROUND ACWORTH | September 2016

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Acworth Celebrates its History and Plans for the Future

many of you know, Acworth is full of historical roots. More than a year ago we pieced together our historic downtown shopping district, neighborhood streets, homes and churches into a self-guided historic walking tour for visitors to enjoy. You can find the tour at www.acworthtourism.org. We as a city embrace the belief that the more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. For us, that means keeping our city’s historical integrity at the forefront of our downtown redevelopment project. The Save Acworth History Foundation has been compiling oral histories to include in Depot Park, which will be located beside the Caboose on Main Street. This collection of oral histories will include stories from many Acworth locals who were born and raised in our fair city. Plans for the park are still being finalized, but the finished product will include a public building that contains some sort of history component. If you are interested in viewing the oral histories that have been collected so far, please make sure to visit the foundation’s YouTube channel, “Save Acworth History.” If you know a citizen who would be a great addition to this exhibit, or if you would like to donate to this project, please contact the Save Acworth History Foundation at saveacworthhistory@gmail.com. The Acworth Bookstore and Coffee Shop on Main Street is another great place to visit if you are interested in learning more about Acworth history or history in general. They have several books on Acworth’s history in stock. The shelves are filled with books, artwork and memorabilia that historians would thoroughly

enjoy. While you are there, make sure to indulge in a cup of locally roasted coffee and good conversation with the shop owner or other regulars. You are sure to swap a few good stories! The city is thankful for its partnership with the Acworth Young Aldermen, a group of students from North Cobb High School interested in learning about local government and being a resource for our community. Last year the students partnered with the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority to create a tourist activity for kids while they are visiting Acworth! The group created a scavenger hunt booklet that directs kids from shop to shop in our historic downtown district in search of hidden train cars. Once the cars have been located and the shop owners have signed off on the discovery, the kids are able to go to Gabriel’s at the Old Mill to collect a complimentary cake pop! Make sure to visit Acworth soon and pick up your scavenger hunt booklet in one of our downtown shops to enjoy with your family! As always, you can visit www.cityofacworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our homepage, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth to get more information on any of our projects or programs. Also, please make sure to attend the Acworth Town Hall Meeting at Acworth Court Services on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! God Bless, Tommy

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

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Four noted Georgia authors and writers will headline the Allatoona Book Festival Oct. 7-8 at the Roberts Community and Education Center. The two-day event will promote the literary arts in North Georgia. The festival is the culmination of a campaign to create opportunities for emerging and established authors to connect with the broader community, according to Georgia Humanities Council. Festival headliners include Janisse Ray, Valerie Boyd, Jim Auchmutey and Teresa Weaver. The event will feature workshops, readings, book displays and a keynote address by Ray, author of “Ecology of a Cracker Childhood.” The festival was made possible by a $2,000 matching grant from the Georgia Humanities Council, according to Acworth Cultural Arts Center (ACAC). Readers and writers will enjoy speakers, workshops, panels and networking events to learn, share ideas and have fun sharing their passion for the written word, according to the cultural arts center. Primary topics include nonfiction, fiction, children’s, mystery, science fiction and poetry. “Acworth is fast becoming the poster child for smart growth, progressive recreational development and an evocative cultural center that we can point to with pride,” the organization says on its website. 16

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ACAC is seeking tax-deductible $150 sponsorships to help raise matching funds for the organization’s grant. Georgia Humanities Council supports the book festival through appropriations made by the Georgia General Assembly. Authors include: • Keynote speaker: Janisse Ray, author of “Ecology of a Cracker Childhood.” Ray’s memoir was selected as a New York Times Notable Book, and was chosen by Georgia Center For The Book for its annual list “Books All Georgians Should Read.” The ACAC has gathered local works of art to illustrate Ray’s book. The intent is to raise the visibility of the arts in Acworth. Works will be available for purchase with a 30 percent commission going to the ACAC for The Allatoona Book Festival. • Valerie Boyd, author of “Wrapped in Rainbows.” Alice Walker, the author of “The Color Purple,” said after reading the book, “I wondered which of three words best described it: magnificent, extraordinary or masterpiece. The research and interpretation of events is breathtaking, the writing precise and beautiful.” • Jim Auchmutey was twice named the Cox Newspaper chain’s Writer of the Year and honored by the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards, the Associated Press and the Sigma Delta Chi journalism society. Auchmutey is

Clockwise from top left, Danielle Singleton, Valerie Boyd, Eric Haney, Clifford Brooks III, Amy Pence, The Book Widows (from left: Susan Jimison, Constance McKee, Rona Simmons and Valerie Joan Connors), Jim Auchmutey, Doug McKittrick. In the center, Teresa Weaver (left) and Janisse Ray.

the author of “The Class of ’65: A Student, a Divided Town, and the Long Road to Forgiveness.” • Teresa Weaver. Weaver was a nationally respected, longtime book critic at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She later served as editorial director at Habitat for Humanity International and wrote a book column for Atlanta Magazine. She is a development writer at CARE USA, where she creates proposals and reports on projects that fight poverty and help women in 95 countries.

If you go: When: October 7-8 Where: The Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St. Cost: The book festival is free and open to the public. Things to do: Choose from speakers, panels and workshops to learn about the craft of writing, how to get published and trends in the world of literature. Friday: A meet-and-greet with featured authors will be held at the Dogwood Terrace Club Room. Saturday: The City of Acworth Tourism Bureau will host a free breakfast. Visitors will learn more about the city and its famous restaurants. Activities take place all day at The Roberts School Community and Education Center. For more information, go to: www.acworthculturalarts.org/book-festival/

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EVERYDAY

Everyday Angels is excited to be part of the Acworth community. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that has featured stories since 2000 in our three sister magazines serving Cherokee County. Through our articles, Everyday Angels informs, inspires and moves our compassionate community into action to support individuals with special needs. With the recent addition of Around Acworth magazine, Everyday Angels will now serve the Acworth community by featuring quarterly stories. We are honored to begin by sharing Janet Paulsen’s story of hope and survival. On Nov. 5, 2015, the Acworth community was rocked when the news hit the airways— Police: Husband shoots wife then turns gun on himself outside Atlanta (WSB-TV). “I had returned home after dropping my 13-year-old twins, Hunter and Fisher, off at football practice. As I pulled into my garage, I caught a glimpse of my soon-to-be ex-husband in my sideview mirror chambering his gun and suddenly his threats became reality. I was ambushed, shot six times in my yard, as I attempted to flee to my neighbor’s home. I vividly recall each thought of every second of that night. I willed myself to stay awake and not close my eyes. I blacked out as the ambulance pulled into the hospital. My blood pressure had bottomed out from the loss

Janet visits with paramedics who saved her. 18

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Janet with twin sons, Hunter and Fisher.

of blood and my heart had stopped. Trauma surgeons performed their ‘Hail Mary’ to revive me, opening my ribs, shocking, then massaging my heart by hand. The paramedics later told me that they had witnessed that procedure 20 times and I was the only person revived. Only 1 percent of patients come back from that. It is a miracle that I survived,” Paulsen said. Paulsen spent the following two months in the intensive care unit at WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. She endured six surgeries and returned home as a paraplegic. Today, she works hard as an outpatient in Shepherd’s Beyond Therapy program. She is determined to walk again and recently joined the Shepherd Center’s water ski team. “I am trying to qualify for the regionals in October and hope to be chosen for the U.S. Disabled Water Ski Team to represent Shepherd in Australia. Fitness has always been important to me, but I never expected it to be my lifeline. I was told that my fitness level was what saved me. I used to hike Kennesaw Mountain several days a week, taught trampoline aerobics at Sky Zone and competed in the Savage Race.” Paulsen and her family have always been active in the Acworth community. Since 2008, she has volunteered for the Acworth Baseball Association, where she has served as vice president for the past five years. The night before the shooting, she was named “Volunteer of the Year” by Georgia’s Recreation and Parks. “These past 10 months have been incredibly difficult. My emotions range from thankfulness, anger, sadness, relief and everything in between. The physical challenges and limitations have been most frustrating. I have a special place in my heart for victims of domestic violence. Despite the legal measures I had

‘I believe that God spared my life not only for my precious sons but also for something much more. I am forever grateful and honored to be the 1percent.’ taken to protect myself and family, anger, magnified by alcohol, overshadowed the consequences that night. No marriage, nor any relationship, should ever include fear or control. “I faced the ultimate evil that night but I have also been the beneficiary of the ultimate goodness in people. Words cannot adequately express the gratitude I have for my amazing parents, family, neighbors, community and friends. God’s miracle was performed through the hands of brave paramedics, doctors, nurses and therapists who never gave up on me and His love was displayed through thousands of friends and strangers. Over the years the friends I have made through baseball have become like sisters to me. They rallied together caring for my boys, providing meals, organizing fundraisers and prayer vigils. JP Strong T-shirts and arm bands were sold by Acworth Baseball in support of our family. The Acworth Parks and Recreation and Acworth Police Department organized donations and Christmas gifts for us. We could not have done it otherwise,” Paulsen said. “I want to live a simple, peaceful, quality life and enjoy the gift of each Janet trains for the Shepherd Skiers water ski team. day,” Paulsen added. “My story is one of hope. If I can do this, you can do anything. We are all capable of much more than we give ourselves credit. I believe that God spared my life not only for my precious sons but also for something much more. I am forever grateful and honored to be the 1 percent.” Everyday Angels would like to thank Paulsen for bravely sharing her story, which reminds us that good is greater than evil and how fortunate we are to live in a compassionate community. If you would like to donate to Paulsen and her boys, Everyday Angels will accept tax-deductible donations. All donations go directly to her medical expenses and therapies. She is clothed in strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

Janet working hard at Shepherd Center.

Janet receives Volunteer of the Year award with her father and sons. AROUND ACWORTH | September 2016

Classic Cars Roll Into Acworth

PHOTOS BY CARLA CALDWELL

BY CARLA CALDWELL

The Acworth Classic Car Cruise held recently in Historic Downtown Acworth attracted a large crowd of classic car enthusiasts, fans of downtown, and competitors and spectators who dropped by after the national wakeboard championship held nearby at Lake Allatoona. Money raised at the late July cruise will go toward upkeep of Horizon Field, an athletic facility in Acworth that serves young athletes with special needs. The owner of each car participating in the cruise paid a $2 entry fee. Dallas Godfrey and his wife are active members and founders of Acworth-based Lake City Cruisers. The group began hosting classic car cruises in Acworth about nine years ago to provide an outlet for collectors of classic cars. Godfrey loves classic cars and downtown. It made sense, he said, to

An Event to benefit Horizon Field Dewey Tapp, of Acworth, and his 1948 Buick Super.

bring the two interests together. The group hosts a cruise every few months. Merchants support the events. It was “five or six years ago,” Godfrey said, that the organization decided to provide money collected at the cruises to help maintain Horizon Field. He was initially involved with an organization that helped get the field built, and later he learned that the field needed help with upkeep. Godfrey brought two cars to the most recent cruise – a 1970 Dodge Challenger and a 2008 Challenger. His wife brought her 1966 Corvette. She also served as DJ at the popular event. The music reflected the wide span of years in which the cars were manufactured. The majority of cars at the July show were produced in the 1940s through the 1990s. A 1928 Ford Business Coupe was one of the oldest cars at the show. The next cruise is Oct. 29. For more information, call the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department at 770-917-1234.

Left: Sara and Justin Dugan brought their daughter, Magnolia, to see the large collection of classic cars displayed in downtown Acworth.

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Standing with a favorite car are, clockwise, Jerrandon Harris, in green shirt; Cindy Hunter, Demitrius ParsonsHall, Daphne Teems and Spencer Cox

David Wibbels, of Adairsville, Ga., Tony Iacconi, of Australia, far left, visited downtown Acworth after winning the Pro Men with the 1959 Ranchero he owns with wife, Sally. division of the 2016 Wakeboard U.S. National Championship at Lake Allatoona. He is joined by other competitors from Australia.

Stephanie and Stacey Bradford with their 1979 Trans Am.

Paul Reifsnyder, of Marietta, Ga., and his 1973 Norton Commando Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Richard Lyles, who has a business in Downtown Acworth, with his 1968 T120 Bonneville.

Above: Bill Halsac with his 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400. Right: Jerry and Celeste Cash and brought their 1928 Ford Business Coupe to the show.

Kim Maxwell and his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop.

1928 Ford Business Couple owned by Jeffery and Celeste Cash.

Alex Reichenbach, left, and Bill Reichenbach, both of Acworth, with their 1969 Firebird 400.

Dallas Godfrey with his 1970 and 2008 Dodge Challengers. Godfrey organizes the Classic Car Cruise as a fundraiser for upkeep of Horizon Field, a sports facility that serves young athletes with special needs.

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Jake Hudgins, left, of Dahlonega, and Joe Mack, of Acworth, take a short break from work at Logan Farm Park.

Above, Logan Webb fishing in Acworth. Left, Allie Brannon, holding baby Ivy, plays on the Acworth caboose with Laina, from left, Cory and Mason.

Naomi, Roxie and John Peterson, of Smyrna, grab a bite to eat downtown before canoeing at Lake Acworth. 24

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Mallorie Webb fishes at McKinney Campground.

Get Involved and Give Back It’s time to kick off another fabulous fall in Acworth! As everyone gets back into their routines, we enjoy many of our great Southern traditions such as football, tailgating, and the fair. While the weather may be beginning to cool, we transitioned to the close of 2016 on fire. Nick’s Original BBQ set the mood for an incredible tailgate-themed lunch, while Brian Jordan inspired a packed house with stories about his humble journey. We were also reminded of how blessed we are to have incredible leaders and teachers in our community who have committed their life’s work to growing incredible young men and women. Speaking of growing, if your business isn’t growing and on track for one of your best years ever … maybe it’s time you get plugged into our Morning Jolt. It’s the No. 1 place to meet great business owners and growthminded individuals, AND it’s where we have passed more than $1.5 million of business. We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the American Legion. Success in September will be yours. All you need to do is Get Involved and find somewhere you can Give Back. We will help you create another chapter of your business success story beginning with our monthly lunch. Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds will share behind the scenes happenings that keep us safe. Mike Schroder of Carrabba’s will be on hand to announce this year’s Taste of Acworth High School Challenge and his team will offer us a sampling of what makes their Italian kitchen great! Finally, we will host an extra special Alive After Five at Jim R. Miller Park with our friends from Northeast Cobb and Kennesaw Business on Sept. 21 to kick off the fair. Bring a friend, some business cards and an appetite for one of our best mixers of the year.

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September events

If you haven’t decided to Get Involved, Give Back and create your ABA Story, visit www. AcworthBusiness.org today! We like to keep it simple: • Connect with the 300-plus members at our monthly luncheon and Alive After 5 events

ABA president Andrew Windham greets keynote speaker Brian Jordan, who played for the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. Photo by Carla Caldwell.

• Inform our members and community about your business and how to get involved in great events such as our annual golf tournament and Taste of Acworth. • Promote and grow your business with Morning Jolt, Member Spotlights and event Sponsorship.

• Give as we partner with our schools, kick off student mentor programs, and host appreciation events for teachers Connecting and Sharing,

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Sept. 1:

Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw. Speaker will be Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds. Lunch provided by Carrabba’s.

Sept. 13:

Morning Jolt, 7:30-9 a.m. at the American Legion

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Morning Jolt. 7:30-9 a.m. at the American Legion.

Oct. 15:

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

Sept. 21:

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Logan Farm Park Expansion to be Complete by the Holidays BY CARLA CALDWELL

Construction is moving along on the Logan Farm Park expansion. Crews working at the site say they plan to meet the scheduled late2016 completion date. The expansion will add 15 acres to the 120-acre Logan Farm Park which winds through the center of the city. The expansion, which is along Cherokee and Taylor streets, will add a large playground, a group shelter, restrooms, more walking trails and greenspace. Michelle Berryman, recreation coordinator at the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department, provided an update in August, just prior to the Around Acworth magazine’s The playground that will be built at Logan Farm Park. September edition deadline. “Currently, the parking lot is being completed, with curb having been poured,” said Berryman. “The restroom facility has gone vertical and the final touches will be put on that within the next month and a half. The playground equipment has been delivered and will also be completely installed within the next two months. The next steps are to put the two bridges in place that will cross the creek, pour the sidewalk, install irrigation, then complete the final grading of the surface so that sod can be put down before dormancy sets in for the winter. We are looking forward to a fully completed park by the holidays for our community to enjoy!” A recent visit to the park revealed work crews busily moving dirt and rocks, and testing water pressure near the restroom building. Dirt in the planned parking areas was level and surrounded by formed concrete curbs. Areas of the park that previously were wet are drained, leveled, and almost ready for sod. Money for the park expansion was provided by a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) approved by voters. The historic house in Logan Farm Park, next to the parks and recreation offices, will also be renovated and restored and become a meeting and gathering facility, according to city officials. If you have more questions about the park project, email James Albright, director of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources, at jalbright@acworth.org.

The expansion, which is along Cherokee and Taylor streets, will add a large playground, a group shelter, restrooms, more walking trails and greenspace. Crews smooth the parking area for paving and begin work on the shelter and restrooms. 26

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Poole Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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From left, Lou and Gerald Lee, Brian and Amy Poole and Pete Castello.

here aren’t many teens who discover their life’s true calling, and even fewer who realize their career is going to be in the funeral industry. But that’s how it happened for Brian Poole. At the suggestion of his father, the high school senior decided to try the funeral business. Wearing his best suit and holding his résumé, Brian visited each funeral home in his hometown of Dothan, Ala., looking for a job. He jumped in to

help during a particularly busy weekend at Byrd Funeral Home, passed a few trials by fire, and began his internship there. He managed to juggle work with a demanding school and sports schedule, often working until late in the evening on the weekends. “Serving families going through stressful and difficult times made a lasting impression on me as a teenager,” Brian said. “That is a time when families most need sincerity and compassion, and I felt

the need to be there to help.” After graduating from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services, Brian received a license to serve families in Alabama and Georgia, and became a fulltime employee of Byrd Funeral Home. In 1995, Byrd became one of 2,000 funeral homes purchased by Service Corporation International, and in 2011, Brian accepted the position of location manager of Woodstock Funeral Home in Woodstock. Brian and his wife Amy, with daughters Olivia and Ava (now 9 and 6), made the move to Georgia. Brian describes himself as a people person who enjoys being active in the community. He had lived in Cherokee County for only one year when he ran for a county commission seat. He spent hours knocking on doors and meeting new people, a part of the election process that he really enjoyed. His hard work paid off; he won with a majority of the vote. “Because I was the new guy in town, I never dreamed I would be elected,” Brian said. “I am grateful for every minute I have served and I am proud of the progress we made.” His time on the commission will end Dec. 31, , when he’ll devote his full attention to Poole Funeral Home and Cremation Services, which opened June

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Rob’s Rescues I have written for the Sixes Living and Townlaker and Around Woodstock for two years. Every month, I find a shelter dog and cat at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and write about them in the hope that they find homes. I also do pet food drives and interviews. I am now also going to help the Cobb County Animal Control shelter. Here I am with Captain Craig Owens, who is in charge of Animal Control, and Mr. Billy Mayfield, Shelter Operations Manager. There are so many dogs and cats in the Cobb County Animal Control shelter. This dog’s name is Yoda. She is a stray and she has one blind eye. She is very old and has a cataract but knows her surroundings. She should eat only soft food because of her teeth. Mom cat is Blackstar and is about 1 year old and really protective of her baby. Her baby is Hollyleaf. They were strays and must go to a home together. I named them after cats in the Warriors books.

Help Wanted! Kids – do you want to help? You can be a Rob’s Ranger. Go to a shelter, get some information about an animal there and take a picture or a selfie with it and email the photo to me at robsrescues@gmail.com. I will put it on my website and Facebook page and hopefully someone will see it and adopt it. Capt. Craig Owens, left, with Rob Macmillan and Billy Mayfield.

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National Night Out is Truly a

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Last month, many neighborhoods in our community participated in National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and better places to live. It is a welcomed opportunity for our officers to interact with the public in a non-enforcement capacity. So often we see people at their worst times: when they have been the victims of crimes or when they have been the offender. People Blue Springs Commons neighborhood gathering. may not realize it, but being witness to heartache and case in other parts of the country, but Acworth is special. despair can have a lasting impact on anyone, and police Well-trained professional officers, who care about the officers are witness to more than their fair share. So, city they serve, are the backbone of our department. The National Night Out is truly a blessing for everyone. culture of our department is shaped by a commitment This year, I had the pleasure of being joined by Pastor to community policing. I believe that a large part of Leela Brown Waller of Bethel AME Church and the Rev. community policing begins with ensuring excellent training DeAnna Fountain-Breeden from Empowerment Worship for our staff. Keeping current on the best practices in Center while visiting the profession, including de-escalation training, diversity neighborhoods in training, mental health training, and even verbal judo each Acworth. We all enjoyed play a part in developing the professionalism and abilities getting out and speaking of our officers. Our minds are open to new ideas and with residents, sharing methodologies, and this creates a ripple effect throughout some good food and the community. fellowship, and that Open minds and open hearts on the part of our officers is absolutely what and our citizens creates cohesiveness that spreads. Ripples National Night Out is all on a pond will spread in all directions, but they will slow about. When people and become still if one stops throwing pebbles. We are get out and meet each committed to continuing to throw those pebbles: Covering other, they have the the Bases, Shoot for the Horizon, Citizens’ Police Academy, opportunity to build the Chief’s Young Adult Advisory Board, and our STARS Teen bridges, friendships, and ultimately, stronger communities. Academy are all pebbles, and we pray that the ripples we As a police department, our investment in the mission create continue to spread throughout our community for to strengthen our community began many years ago. We many years to come. have worked hard to build and maintain relationships with schools, businesses, neighborhoods and places of worship, and the success of this mission is reaffirmed in every word of kindness that our officers hear from citizens when they are out in public – which are many and often! Our Chief Dennard has served as chief since 2012 and has lived in officers know how very blessed they are to work in such a this community for more than 40 years. supportive community. We know that is not necessarily the

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Planning For A Home Improvement BY JEFFREY GLOVER

Has your family outgrown your home, or would you simply like extra living space? A home addition can offer more room and increase your home’s value, but adding on is no small project. Planning ahead will help you finish within your timeline and budget. Before you purchase anything, you will need a solid plan. Start by listing what you want in the addition, such as space or function. Go through home improvement magazines and books for ideas and inspiration. You might also want to walk through home improvement stores and model homes to get more great ideas. Snap photos to help you remember. If you plan to add on to your home, this will take away from your outside living space. Make sure you have the room and that you aren’t going to miss that space. Building a second-story addition could save outdoor space and cost less. Be realistic about how long your project might take and how much time you have to devote to it. If you tear down walls in your home, for example, will you need to install new walls right away? Take a look at how you can divide different aspects of the addition and when you will have time to complete the tasks. If you have friends or family members who want to help, check with them so that you can plan on their help. Now that your plans are unfolding, it might be a good idea to bring in a professional designer or contractor to help you

determine some of the minor things that you haven’t thought of, especially if this is a major project. Compensate them for their time and knowledge. It will be some of the best money spent as you move forward with your project. If you have the budget, use subcontractors to be more efficient. Use an electrician, for example, to install lighting that is not familiar to you. Planning comes down to measurements, materials and budget. As you price materials for your addition, you might need to cut back as things begin to add up. Be sure to have contingency funds for any problems that arise. I would recommend a minimum of 5 percent, but 10 percent is better. Often when you start to dig into a project, you open up unforeseen things that need to be fixed before you can move forward, so just be prepared. In addition to extra funds, give yourself extra time as well. Successful home improvements are the ones that are well-planned. With these suggestions, you should be able to accomplish any small or large addition and have the home you have always wanted.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured general contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and lived in the Acworth community for the past 17 years.

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Prepare for the Unthinkable BY RON ASBY

As we go about our daily routines, how many of us think about what we will do when the unthinkable happens to us or our community? The unthinkable can and does happen every day in this great nation. Earthquakes. Floods. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Wildfires. I was in Southern California on business in 1994 when the Northridge earthquake struck. The 6.7-magnitude quake lasted all of 10 to 20 seconds. It was one of the scariest things I have ever experienced. Two 6.0-magnitude aftershocks occurred, the first about one minute after the initial event and the second approximately 11 hours later. The second aftershock was the strongest of several thousand aftershocks. The death toll was 57. More than 8,700 people were injured. In addition, property damage was estimated to be between $13 billion and $40 billion, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Imagine picking up the pieces after such a disaster. Are you prepared? September is designated as National Preparedness Month. Take some time to reevaluate your preparedness at home and in your community. Remember the flooding in Legacy Park of 2009, or the Kennesaw tornado in 2012? The Preamble to The American Legion Constitution sums up the theme of the National Endowment Fund (NEF), “... devotion to mutual helpfulness.” This phrase is more than just mere words on paper; it’s our pledge of support to Legionnaires and their family members. Since

September is designated as National Preparedness Month. Take some time to re-evaluate your preparedness at home and in your community.

Fast-moving water swept many cars away on the streets of Legacy Park during the flood in 2009.

the early 1920s, The American Legion has been actively involved in meeting the needs of both the community and individual Legion Family members in the wake of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires. The American Legion through the NEF (created in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989), has provided more than $8 million in direct financial assistance to American Legion Family members and posts. By providing this emergency funding, NEF has prevented damaged posts from closing and enabled American Legion Family members to recover from tragedy. The fund provides up to $3,000 for qualified Legion Family members and up to $10,000 for posts. The veterans of North Cobb post 304, along with the 14,000 American Legion posts in the United States, annually raise funds for the NEF… our commitment to taking care of our own. Become a partner with North Cobb Post 304 and make a donation to the NEF. It’s the right thing to do. God Bless America!

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

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A competitor catches some air during a national wakeboard competition at Lake Allatoona in Acworth.

Acworth Hosts

National Wa keboa rd Cha mpionship The 2016 Nautique WWA Wakeboard U.S. National Championship that was held recently at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth attracted area residents, and competitors from several countries. The winner in the Pro Men division was Tony Iaconni, who traveled from Australia to compete. In the Pro Women category, Amber Wing, who is also from Australia, took home the top prize. Competitors and spectators from several states and countries said during the event that they enjoy competing in Acworth, which has hosted a number of largescale wakeboard championships. Many people at the wakeboard competition enjoyed the water slide at Dallas Landing Park, which is billed as “The World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide.” The slide is 36 feet tall and 175 feet long.

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The Creech family enjoys the giant water slide. Julie, Turner, Raulen, and Jackson.

Above: Taylor Bryan, Taylor Isbill and Austin Smith, along with Taz a Boston Terrier, enjoy the wakeboard event.

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Left: Janie Hensley protects her cast, which was signed by wakeboard competition champions.

Bob Coleman, Acworth Power System, from left, with Acworth Police Lt. Mike Taylor, and Shane Champion, Acworth Power.

Above: Spectators at the wakeboard championship Left: David Benzel and his English Mastiff, Sunny, support daughter, Tarah Mikacich, who is ranked No. 2 in the world. Austin Garner, from left, Jonathan Graviss and Jack Egan enjoy the wakeboard championship.

Above: Melanie Dodson, left, and Tammy Poehner enjoy the day with Riley, an English Bulldog. Left: Justin and Megan Poehner walked to the park to enjoy the competition.

Part of the crowd that arrived by boat to take in the national wakeboard championship.

Karen and John Pelot, from Orlando, came out to watch their son, Jake Pelot, compete. He finished second in the Jr. Pro Men division competition in Acworth.

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Health & Wellness

Team Approach to Multi-Specialty Dental Care BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Dental care can range from simple to complex. A patient may require a few fillings or extensive treatment that could include root canals, extractions, gum surgery, orthodontics or implants. Typically, a general dentist starts with a treatment plan, which may lead to referrals to specialists if the plan is complex. The involvement of multiple specialists creates a team approach to the patient’s care. Dental specialists that most patients are referred to include: oral surgeons (extractions), periodontists (gums), pedodontists (children), orthodontists (braces) and endodontists (root canals). A good example of the need for multi-specialty dental care was a new patient named Jane. She used to have regular check-ups and even had a significant amount of dental work performed about eight years ago. Things happened in her life that interrupted the completion of her dental care and she was unable to maintain regular check-ups. According to Jane, her teeth “had deteriorated significantly and she was upset with herself for letting them go.” A dental exam revealed Jane had decayed wisdom teeth, crooked teeth, gum disease and an abscessed tooth. Jane had gum disease around her molars and lower front teeth. Most of her gum disease was moderate and could be

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treated in a general dental office, but she had overcrowding that needed the attention of an orthodontist. In fact, the overcrowding kept her from properly cleaning her teeth, so straightening them would help prevent gum disease from returning. However, several of Jane’s back molars had advanced gum disease and needed the expertise of a gum surgeon or periodontist. She also had complex decay in one molar that needed the expertise of a root canal specialist or endodontist. Jane was already missing several lower molars and knew she wanted implants. This would require a referral to an oral surgeon, who could also help her by removing impacted wisdom teeth. Jane was able to undergo numerous procedures in the general dentist’s office, but relied on the sequenced treatment plan to guide her through her many referrals. Patients benefit greatly when a overall plan is set, and the steps are outlined to restore good dental health.

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Lifestyle

Out & About S E P T E M B E R

Wildwood Baptist Preschool Community Market and Fair will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The church preschool fundraiser is renting space to vendors and garage sales, and will include a bake sale, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks, cakewalks and more. The church is at 4801 Wade Green Road, Acworth. For info, email wildwoodfair@hotmail.com.

Taste of Kennesaw, sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw, will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sample food from your favorite restaurants. Admission is free and samples can be purchased for $1 to $4. Featuring more than 30 restaurants. Live music with the acoustic sounds of Scott Thompson 11 a.m.-5 p.m., wrapping up with a 6 p.m. concert featuring The Mustangs. Kids’ Zone will have inflatables, including the 33-foot Shark Slide, Euro Bungee Quad Jump, 24-foot rock wall, 120-foot Roller Coaster Obstacle Course, and more.

Ninth Annual Covering the Basis sponsored by the Acworth Police Department begins at 6 p.m. The fundraiser benefits Horizon Field, located at the intersection of Main Street and Nance Road, that features a special rubberized surface for athletes with special needs to participate in organized sports.

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is hosting the third annual Mother-Son Camp Out, beginning at 1 p.m. at Proctor Landing Park. This event is open to mothers and their sons age 13 and younger. Participants will camp alongside Lake Allatoona while learning about nature and participating in a variety of outdoor activities. There will also be a presentation from Let’s Get Wild, outdoor education for the next generation. Dinner will be provided, as well as breakfast the following morning. For more details, contact Bailey Arnaud at barnaud@acworth.org or call 770.917.1234

Registration is open for the 2016 Cobb Chamber/WellStar Business Open Golf Tournament, known as one of the largest and best golf tournaments in Cobb County, the Business Open provides members the opportunity to enjoy a day on the links with business friends, clients or prospects. Money raised goes to the Cobb Chamber Foundation to fund leadership training, education programs, building maintenance and equipment needs. Registration is limited. Contact Jeanette Sybert at 770-859-2360 or jsybert@ cobbchamber.org. www.cobbchamber.org

Recovery Works, hosted by Cobb County recovery program Genesis Ministries, is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. at Cherokee Christian Fellowship, 207 Marvin Land Lane in Canton 30115. The goal is to spread awareness of drug addictions and generate hope for recovery. For more information, call 470-865-2229.

Senior’s Got Groove Day Trip is planned for 4 p.m. to take part in the Roswell Ghost Tour. The 2.5-hour walking tour will be led by experienced paranormal investigators through the historic town’s most haunted locales after dark. Cost is $25 for city residents, $30 non-residents. Dinner will be at Swallow at the Hallow before the tour; meal cost not included. 40

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O C T O B E R

Golf tournament fundraiser for Healing Hands Youth Ranch will be at Governors Towne Club, 4545 Champions Walk, Acworth. Continental breakfast at 8 a.m., registration and driving range open at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. Sponsorship and registration information available at www.hhyr.org.

Taste of Acworth will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street. The event will feature more than 120 booths, food, a variety of children’s activities and sponsor booths. Admission is free. There will be two entertainment stages featuring local entertainment, a dog show, fashion show and more. For more details, see the Taste of Acworth Facebook page.

@ the Library Cobb County Public Library System

Kennesaw Library 2250 Lewis St., Kennesaw 770-528-2529 www.cobbcat.org/venue/kennesaw-library Toddler Time

Sept. 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 - 10:30-10:50 a.m. Fun and ageappropriate songs, stories and rhymes for children 18 months to 3 years that will enhance your child’s early literacy and social skills. A movie and craft will be included. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities.

Preschool Story Time

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 11:30 a.m.-noon. Programs consisting of ageappropriate books, songs and activities for children 3-5 years old.

Babytime

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 11:30-11:50 a.m. Age-appropriate songs, stories and rhymes for newborns to -18 months that will help enhance your child’s early literacy and social skills. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities.

School-Age Stories

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 3:35-4:15 p.m. Stories and a fun activity (a movie or craft may be included) for ages 5 and older. Parents/caregivers are expected to remain in the library building during the program.

CAREing Paws at Kennesaw: Read to a Dog!

Sept. 8, 22 - 3:30-4:30 p.m. Practice reading your favorite book aloud to Polly the dog−she loves to hear stories. For school-aged children who will either enjoy or benefit from practicing reading aloud to a furry listener. Registration is required. Sign up for a 15-minute reading session by visiting or calling the Kennesaw Library.

Sherlock Holmes: The Game’s Afoot

Sept. 12 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Calling all fans of Sherlock Holmes! Join others to discuss adventures featuring The Great Detective. This month’s stories are “The Engineer’s Thumb” from “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” and “The Cardboard Box” from “The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.” Presented by Helen Cauley, writer and president emerita of The Sherlock Holmes Society, also known as The Confederates of Wisteria Lodge.

Group Book Discussion

Sept. 27 - 2-3:30 p.m. and 6:30.-7:30 p.m. Join the group for a lively book discussion on the fourth Tuesday afternoon or evening of each month. September’s title is “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson. Newcomers are always welcome. The group reads and discusses a variety of works, including fiction and nonfiction classics, a variety of genres, and a mix of cultures and time periods.

Acworth Library 4569 Dallas St., Acworth 770-917-5165 www.cobbcat.org/venue/acworth-library School-Age Superstars

Sept. 6, 14, 20, 27 - 3:30-4 p.m. Stories and a fun activity (a movie or craft may be included) for ages 5 and older. Parents/caregivers are expected to remain in the library during the program.

Evening Family Story Time

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 6-6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and rhymes along with a movie and craft. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities. All ages are welcome.

Toddler Time

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 10:30-11 a.m. Fun and age-appropriate songs, stories and rhymes for children 18 months to 3 years that will enhance your child’s early literacy and social skills. A movie and craft will be included. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities.

Color Yourself Calm: Creative Coloring Page Meet-Up

Sept, 7, 14, 21, 28 - 6-7 p.m. Meet with other Acworth budding artists, who are part of the adult creative coloring page phenomenon. Bring your own coloring materials or feel free to use coloring pencils and pages supplied by the library.

Baby Bookworms

Sept. 12, 19, 26 - 10:15-10:35 a.m. Age-appropriate songs, stories and rhymes for newborns to -18 months that will help enhance your child’s early literacy and social skills. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities. Feel free to stay and play after the story time is over.

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or grilled and served with hamburgers and other sandwiches. Dips are a must for tailgating gatherings. To prepare a quick and tasty dip, heat 1 block of processed cheese with a jar of your favorite salsa. When the cheese is melted, add ½ pound of cooked ground beef for a hearty queso dip. For a healthier option, combine 1 block of cream cheese, 2 teaspoons Ranch mix, ½ cup Greek yogurt and 1 package chopped spinach. You’ll also want some dessert. Slice store-bought pound cake or brownies into cubes, slide onto skewers with marshmallows and fruit, then serve up with canned whipped cream. Another idea is to fill ice cream cones with chocolate, marshmallows and fruit, and then wrap in foil and grill until the chocolate is melted. No matter what foods you bring to a tailgating party, make sure to enjoy the good times, good food, and cheering your team to victory! Happy cooking and game on! FILE PHOTO

Football season is upon us and sports fans are preparing their tailgating gear. A lot of thought and effort go into the popular pre-game ritual of smack talking while consuming mass quantities of food and beverages. Tailgating will go more smoothly if you have the right equipment and plan ahead. You’ll want one cooler for hot foods and at least one for cold foods and Tailgating fun at Kennesaw State University. drinks. To help keep foods warm, wrap one or two bricks in foil and place in a 300-degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. Carefully place the warm bricks atop a towel in the bottom of your cooler. In addition, frozen water bottles make good ice packs, and the best part is no melted ice mess at the end of the day. Cooking at home beforehand will free up time when you get to the stadium. Prepare your favorite chili recipe ahead of time and dish it out at the stadium into individual bags of corn chips. Don’t forget toppings and spoons. Cook ribs and chicken wings at home, then serve them in big plastic cups at the stadium. The cups are a great way to serve both meats and sauces. Meatballs can be threaded onto skewers and served with sauce in a cup to amp up the flavor. Try hot sauce, or a mixture of ketchup and grape jelly, or even sweet Thai chili sauce. Veggies can also be threaded onto skewers and then eaten raw,

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New for 2016 The Great James H. Drew Exposition midway, often referred to as America’s Amusement Park on tour, has added several new attractions.

The Clown House: A new state-of-the-art fun house. The Clown House, a clown-themed glass house, will take patrons through a glass mirror maze by entering the mouth of the clown. After making their way through the mirror maze, patrons will climb the stairs then navigate through other obstacles and take a slide back to the ground.

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2245 Callaway Road S.W., Marietta, GA 30008 The Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair is the largest fair in metro Atlanta and attracts nearly 300,000 people each year from north Georgia and neighboring states. The fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, sanctioned flower shows, blue ribbon competitions, local entertainment and delicious fair foods. There are also 40 games and rides on the Great James H. Drew Exposition midway – one of the largest carnival midways in the United States, featuring the Wildcat Rollercoaster and the Georgia Mountain Lift.

K-9s in Flight: Audiences of all ages will be entertained by this non-stop, action-packed performance showcasing the top K-9 sports, including K-9 dock diving, high jump and Frisbee all in a fun, high-flying atmosphere. Lady Houdini: Kristen Johnson, right, is no lovely magician’s assistant. She’s Lady Houdini, an escape artist who has successfully performed thousands of public feats and broken Harry Houdini’s record for the most water escapes. She is currently the only female anywhere in the world attempting the water torture cell. Peter Hart, Atlanta Puppet:

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Free Concerts The 2016 Georgia Lottery Concert Series includes appearances by country and contemporary Christian artists. Concerts are free with fair admission, and take place rain or shine under a covered arena. Sept. 23 - Audio Adrenaline w/ Sept. 29 - Frankie Ballard 7eventh Time Down Sept. 30 - Colt Ford Sept. 24 - Granger Smith Oct. 1 - Jana Kramer Sept. 28 - Scotty McCreery w/ Zach Seabaugh

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$7, children 10 and younger are free. Ride tickets are $1.25 each, $20 for 21 tickets, $50 for 55 tickets and $100 for 120 tickets. All rides require more than one ticket. Parking is $3. Discount tickets available at all metro-Atlanta Walgreens Aug. 22–Sept. 23; $3.50 for adult admission, $11 for 21 ride tickets.

VARSITY FOOTBALL North Paulding High Wolfpack

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

Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4

@ Mt. Vernon Trion BYE @ Darlington @ Christian Heritage Gordon Lee Bowdon Cross Over

Games start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Sept. 17 Sept. 23 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4

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Allatoona High Buccaneers

Games start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4

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Faith

When You Feel Overwhelmed, Cry Out to God BY PASTOR JAMES GWIN

Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling overwhelmed is not good. Feeling overwhelmed is often a reality you and I face. Despite their repeated attempts to kill me, I always knew my older brothers loved me. Growing up, we spent a lot of the summer at the lake. It was common for one of my loving brothers (sometimes both) to see how long I could survive when they held me under the water. (In their defense, I was a really annoying little brother). I recall the feeling of panic as I was immersed in a low-oxygen environment. I knew I wasn’t going to die. I also knew I could not breathe. As an adult, who is now decades past these expressions of brotherly love, there are times when feelings of despair and panic are caused by pressures that seem intent on suffocating me. Here are three things that continue to help me get through these overwhelming episodes. Cry Out to God: This works. When Moses was stuck between Pharaoh’s army and drowning in the sea, he cried out to God. A path to safety was given. On the night Jesus was arrested, he prayed in the garden. Comfort and strength were provided. Perhaps one of the best prayers ever is, “Lord, help me!” It has worked for me. This cathartic prayer can also work for you. Reach Out to Friends: Resist the urge to isolate yourself.

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Carefully pick one or two friends you can trust. Be honest with them. Select friends who are compassionate and honest. Listen to what they say. Let them help you. Being active in a faith community (i.e. church) can dramatically increase your supply of supportive friends. If you are currently running low on friends, professional counseling works well. But, you have to let the right someone know you are truly struggling to keep your head above water. Just Keep Swimming: This phrase (made popular by Dory in Disney’s movie, “Finding Nemo”) simply means don’t quit. Make a list of things that are holding you down. Then, free yourself from one or two things that are dragging you under. Sounds simple right? It’s not. Think long term. Cry out to God. Reach out to friends and do not give up. These simple steps continue to help me breathe easier. Of course, it also helped that my mom made my brothers let me up for air.

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

Wiggle Room BY C.A. PHILLIPS

Just about every day someone asks me, “How are you doing, C.A.?” or “How are Amy and the boys?” Usually multiple times per day. Here’s my usual answer: “Pretty good, mostly. Always busy. Always going in a hundred different directions. We don’t get to see each other that often.” Before you think our family is struggling, let me explain. My wife and I both work. Our kids are in 11th grade and seventh grade. They both play football and baseball. Right now, our high-schooler practices four days per week, until 6:30 p.m. Our younger son practices three evenings per week, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Our oldest also has games each Thursday and Friday night through November. Our younger son will Chaz plays for Allatoona High School. have games on Saturdays. Further, I am coaching my younger son’s travel available. Whether it’s two days per baseball team. Practices for him will be on Sunday afternoons week, an evening, or two hours, put for the next few months. So, what does that leave? Wednesday up guardrails and make it the most nights. Wednesdays are now sacred. It’s no longer just Hump important part of your week. Day. It’s Family Day. It is off limits. Protected. On the endangered If you don’t manage your weeknights list. schedule, it will easily slip away So when I give the answer that I am always busy, and that we from your grasp and you will be at are always on the move, I am not exaggerating. But, what I have the mercy of any number of things realized is that I am looking for someone to either applaud me for that take over. Have you ever seen being exhausted, or to feel sorry for me. Sad, I know. the illustration of trying to squeeze What I can genuinely recognize at this point in my life is the need five tennis balls inside a gallon jar for margin. Margin is the space you give yourself so you are not filled with sand? When the sand is always burning the candle at both ends. It’s wiggle room for the already in the jar, you can maybe jam one tennis ball inside. But times when you need a respite from the overwhelming schedule. if you put the tennis balls in the jar first, then pour the sand over How do you do that? How do you find margin in a calendar that them, it all fits. The tennis balls are the most vital things in your continually bursts at the life. The sand is the distractions and less significant parts of your seams? First, you don’t life. find margin. You create Does your jar have only sand in it? Are your priorities upside it. You have to build your down? Do you long for a change in your jam-packed schedule, or calendar around those are you desperate to reclaim parts of your life or your family that things that you hold dear. have been filtered out? It may be time to pour all of the sand out The true priorities. As of the jar and start fresh. It won’t happen by itself, and no one else your kids get older, you is going to do it for you. But if you take some steps to protect—or have less control over salvage—those things most dear, you’ll never regret it. And you, their schedules. You have and your family, will experience joy when you can breathe a little little choice but to add in easier because of the margin you created. the practices and games, or the rehearsals and recitals. Before the rest of your week gets hijacked, you must protect—at all C.A. Phillips has lived in Kennesaw for more than 35 years and serves as the communications pastor at NorthStar costs—the personal or Church in Kennesaw. family time you still have

You have to build your calendar around those things that you hold dear. The true priorities.

Chandler stays busy with travel baseball.

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These young men, armed with trash bags, tackled Acworth’s McKinney Campground last year.

Registration Open for Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS

this year, so don’t hesitate to register for the event. Boat owners also are needed. We hope everyone joins us for this very successful and worthwhile conservation event. Register at http://glac-reg.fikket.com. For more information on the event, visit the Lake Allatoona Association site at www.lakeallatoonaassoc.com.

The 31st annual Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup (GLAC) will be held Sept. 24. The Allatoona Lake Association manages the event and cooperates with several partners including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Power, The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce, AMEC, Wildlife Action, The City of Kennesaw, WellStar Health Care System, and many others. More than 3,000 volunteers participated in the event last year, with many attending

the post cleanup picnic at Riverside Day Use Park. Several tons of trash are picked up each year, in addition to numerous tires and other debris. During the picnic, prizes are given for the most usual items found, which has become one of the more popular awards given at the event. Each year, hundreds of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate in the GLAC as part of a long-standing partnership with the event. The GLAC began partnering with National Public Lands Days in 1999 and has since been one of the largest Public Lands Day events nationally each year. We’re expecting another large volunteer turnout

Workers were treated to a lunch break at the Riverside Day Use Park.

The Clark Creek north cleanup crew during the 2015 event.

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

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Kennesaw State University Football Head Coach Brian Bohannon Big South Conference NCAA Division I

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10/8

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10/15

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10/22

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Steps

: Get Your Apples

B.J. Reece Apple House in Ellijay offers U-Pick Orchards. Guests can enjoy picking Red Delicious, Braeburn and other varieties. For the young, and the young at heart, BJ’s offers an apple cannon and a petting zoo for entertainment. Special treats are available from the on-site bakery. R&A Orchards in Ellijay presents tours and apple picking every weekend during September and has a market that sells homemade items like dressings and salsas, which are great to bring home. From the Futch Family table to your table! Panorama Orchards in Ellijay is a fruit farm that has been in business since the 1920s and boasts an apple packing plant with storage for up to 10,000 bushels! With the abundance of space, they offer 20 varieties of apples that pair beautifully with their line of baked goods, including the newest addition: homemade fudge.

: Get Crafty with Your Kids!

Apple Toes

To keep the kids entertained and stick with the “core” trend (Get it?) you can make apple crafts! Simply paint the kiddos’ tootsies red and place onto a piece of paper. Add in a little embellishment for the stems and you have an adorable set of apples to adorn your fridge.

Popsicle Stick Apple Cores

Glue three Popsicle sticks together for the perfect apple core. Then glue green or red semi circles cut from construction paper to the top and the bottom of the three sticks. It’s starting to look like an apple, right? Just dot a few seeds in the middle of the sticks. Add a green construction paper leaf, brown twine in a loop for a stem and you’re finished! Now your little apple core can hang from any spot in the house.

Tissue Paper Core

Draw black seeds on a toilet paper dowel. Stuff red tissue paper into the top and bottom. Glue a green construction paper leaf onto the top. 3-D apple core!

Floating Apple Boats

Anyone who has ever bobbed for apples knows that apples float. Slice them in half and place make-shift sails in the top using paper and wooden dowels and you’ve got your very own floating ship battalion. 50

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To A Deliciously Crisp & Fabulously Fun Fall BY CLAIRE FROST

: Get Things Cookin’

Apple Pie Slices

Spiked Cider

• cup packed light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, additional ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced • 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls

If you want to kill two birds with one cinnamon-flavored stone, you can take the aroma recipe mentioned above and change it just a little. Because I love you, I’ll let you in on my famous cider recipe.

From: Amanda Buczek

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine sugar, apple pie spice into a bowl and set aside. Core, peel and slice apples into eight slices. Toss apples in melted butter. Arrange crescent rolls triangles on parchment paper and evenly sprinkle brown sugar mixture onto triangles. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of triangles and then place one apple slice at the large end. Roll the crescent around each apple. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with a little apple pie spice or cinnamon/ brown sugar mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Homey Aromas From: Nitasha Ginn

Home brew potpourri by boiling the following: • • • • •

1 apple, cut into eight slices 1 medium orange peel 1 teaspoon cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cups water

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer on the stove. Water can be added every 30-60 minutes as needed throughout the day and stored in the fridge overnight and used again. One batch is good for a full weekend of that amazing apple-cider smell.

From: Claire Frost

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Gallon of cider 1 orange, cut into circular slices 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon cloves White wine of your choice

Let the items simmer in a crockpot on low all day. Lid off: Smells great and drink as needed. Lid on: Store overnight for a whole weekend of “yum!”

Simple Apple Pie

From: Jessica Owens-Pannell • • • • • •

Apples Store bought pie crust Ground cinnamon Lemon juice Brown sugar Allspice

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Core and slice apples into eight slices, then split those slices into 2-3 pieces each. Toss in cinnamon, allspice, brown sugar, and lemon juice and pop them in the oven on a low setting while you work on your dough. (By “work on” I mean unpack a refrigerated pie crust from the store and place into a pie skillet.) Pull out the apples and place into the pie. Then top with the other crust and bake. When preparing the top crust, get fancy. Cut slices and weave or braid. (That’s what I like to do.) Then brush with butter and bake. AROUND ACWORTH | September 2016

Reference

COMMUNITY OF FAITH BAPTIST

Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road SE, 770-529-1546 Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW 770-974-0023 Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive 770-974-4965 www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW 678- 460-3500 www.CedarcrestChurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street 770-974-3021 www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road SE 770-975-1143 www.GladeRoadBaptist.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road 770-974-9091 www.HBCGA.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, Dallas GA 30132 404-488-3667 www.HickoryHeights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road 770-917-9100 www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road SE 770-974-2951 www.IronhillBaptist.org Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW, www.KeystoneOnline.org Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy. www.MorningViewBaptistChurch.org Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road 770-974-8335 52

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New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road 770-974-7612 Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church 7147 Hiram Acworth Hwy 770-423-0955 www.PMBChurch.net Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road 770-428-5122 www.PineyGrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road SE 770-529-0509 Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw 770-428-4031 www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane NW 770-975-4595 www.SummitChurch.org Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw 928 Kennesaw Due West Road NW 678-797-0611 www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 Cobb Parkway North NW 770-975-1100 Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road 678-856-8002 www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road 770-337-0952 www.VictoryBaptist.net West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy 770-222-2125 www.Westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw 770-425-7118 www.WesternHillsBaptist.net Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW 770-428-2100 www.WildwoodBaptist.org Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St. 770-974-8221 www.ZionHillAcworth.com

EPISCOPAL

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

JUDAISM

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

LUTHERAN

Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road 770-425-6726 www.LivingHopeGA.com First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw 770-427-0325 www.FULC.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street 770-974-6552 Christ Community Church 2753 Watts Drive 770-529-2600 www.ChristCommunityCobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-3558 www.HeritagePres.com Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road NW 770-427-3545 www.KirkwoodPC.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW 770-974-4395 www.MHChurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW 770-428-7139 www.StCatherineRCC.org

St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church Meets at St. Teresa’s Episcopal, 5725 Fords Road 770-485-0825 www.StClareCC.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive 770-443-0566 www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org

UNITED METHODIST

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

OTHERS

Abiding Church 1370 Lockhart Drive 678-888-1515 www.Abiding.church Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720 www.ActivationOnline.org Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive 770-974-1358

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 Street 770-609-9062 www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-4560 www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road 678-402-6632 www.FourPointsChurch.tv Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway 770-529-6006 www.FreedomChurch.tv Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road 770-701-0003 www.GatewayKennesaw.org

Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School 4575 Wade Green Rd. 678-613-9256 www.MissionForLife.org Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street 678-651-9042 New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road 770-974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road 770-420-9808 www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy 770-425-2525 www.NWCC.net Open Doors Church 2011 Hickory Grove Road Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road 770-928-2795 www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW 678-318-1918 RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road 678-384-5200 www.RiverStoneOnline.org Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road 770-884-1963 www.SanctuaryInHim.org Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, 1575 Ben King Road 770-422-9552 www.UnityOfKennesaw.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road 404-663-1828 or 770-975-8042 www.LoveCommunityChurch.com

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

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

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

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ADOPTION INFORMATION: Please call first to see if we have what you are looking for. We have many resources to help you find what you are looking for if we do not have it. (770) 428-5678 We screen potential adopters to make sure our pets will be a good match for your family and vice versa. New adoptive dog owners will also need a home check before they can take their new dog home.

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DOGS: We only house small breed dogs. Our adoption fee is $200 for dogs. All of our dogs or puppies will be altered before they can be adopted. They will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. If the dog is over six months old it will have been heart worm tested negative and be on preventative. All of our pets are micro chipped and will have flea preventative on them.

Animals like us need a home!

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CATS: Our adoption fee for cats is $125. All of our cats and kittens (10 weeks and up) will be altered before they are adopted. If you would like a kitten younger than 10 weeks old, we can refer you to other resources. Our cats or kittens will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. They are all tested negative for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and will have been micro chipped.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP: Please visit our wish list on Amazon at www.humanecobb.com. It is a fast and convenient way to support the pets at our shelter.

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS EDUCATION/TUTORING

ASSISTED LIVING

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

Brookwood Christian 678-401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com

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

Goddard School, The 770-516-0880 www.GoddardSchool.com

ATTORNEY

CLEANING SERVICES

MiniMaid 770-656-2726 www.minimaid.com

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

Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services Cover, 1, 28, 29 678-932-2097 www.poolefuneralhome.net

HOME & GARDEN AquaDoc Plumbing 770-516-9000 www.plumdr.com

CHIROPRACTIC North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 43 678-574-5678 COUNSELING Thrive Counseling 678-217-7529 www.thrivecounseling.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

James D. Haley, PC 770-974-1494 Carpet Dry-Tech 678-368-5991 www.carpetdrytech.com

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

DENTAL (Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric)

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

Horton’s Inspection Services, LLC 404-545-5364

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

Mancilla Roofing & Construction 678-855-1919 www.MancillaRoofingEtc.com

Children’s Dental Center 770-422-9375 www.GreatStartGreatSmiles.com

Squirrel Tree Services 404-397-5820 www.squirreltreeservices.com

Daniel Lee DMD, PC 770-974-4146

Trinity Reconstruction 404-250-2707

Family Orthodontics 678-212-1151

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

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

D Ward Insurance 770-974-0670 www.DWardInsurance.com

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

PETS Cobb County Humane Society 770-428-5678 www.HumaneCobb.com

Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com

Dream Land Pet Memorial Center 38 678-594-0041 www.DreamLandPetCremation.com

Northside Cherokee Pediatrics 11 Holly Springs: 678-388-5485 Towne Lake: 770-852-7720 www.northsidecherokeepediatrics.com Northside Hospital-Cherokee Back cover www.Northside.com Red Carpet Pharmacy 770-529-9277 www.redcarpetpharmacy.com Wellstar 770-956-STAR (7827) wellstar.org

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PHOTOGRAPHY J. King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.jkingimages.com

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Debi Smith Cell: 404-660-6652 Office: 770-240-2004 www.DebiSmithProperties.com The Reserve at SilverOak 770-851-8492 www.BercherHomes.com

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Allatoona Book Festival www.acworthculturalarts.org/book festival Kennesaw State University Football www.ksuowls.com North Georgia State Fair www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

OPTICIAN

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

INSURANCE

15 Cartersville Medical Center 800-242-5662 www.CartersvillMedical.com/JointPain

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RETAILERS/SHOPPING Blue Frog Imports 770-592-0122 www.BlueFrogImports.biz Urban Renewal Ladies Consignment 678-398-7691 www.urcwoodstock.com

TRANSPORTATION Airport Limo 404-444-6622 AROUND ACWORTH | September 2016

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