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COLUMNS Freedom Church See pages 20 & 21

FEATURED Community 6 — 12 COMMUNITY NEWS

Lifestyles

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28 the gift of opportunity 36 little ways you might improve your financial life 36 Should I use SMs marketing for my business 38 do you have room to expand?

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41 Eat, Drink & Be Merry!

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42 Fall Maintenance 43 What Child is This?

Faith 44 The Reason for the Season It’s Not What you Think! 45 My Christmas Wish A Better Memory

Crystal Carr and her husband, Rick Caffey, are the owners of Around Acworth, Inc who publish the Acworth Community Magazine. Crystal has owned several small businesses over the years and is a licensed Real Estate Agent. Rick has also owned several small businesses and is an active member of the Air Force Reserves. He is also a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm. 2

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acworth business Association 32 church listings

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community numbers

school information

elected & appointed officials

advertiser index

clubs/organizations

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Message from the Mayor “Acworth is the Dining Destination” Here we are in the middle of the most challenging economy since the great depression and we have 10 business owners opening 10 new restaurants in the city of Acworth. In the closing moments of 2011, we are experiencing a restaurant opening boom. During the past 10 years we have developed a community of quality restaurants which has created an unprecedented reputation for great dining experiences. Our reputation for great dining draws people from all over Georgia to come and dine in Acworth. Our 10 new restaurants include: Creekside Tavern, Zorba’s Kitchen and Marlin & Ray’s all located on Hwy 41; Rico’s Mex Mex located on Southside Drive; Center Street Tavern and The Old Mill Restaurant (new owners) located in historic downtown; Fish Thyme Restaurant and Parkside Italian Kitchen on South Main Street just across from the baseball field; and JD’s BBQ and STARS Subs, Wings & Things on Main Street. Please be sure to dine with every restaurant in our town and when you do … you will not experience duplication of any menu or cuisine … every one of our restaurants are unique in their food, culture and dining experiences … yet another reason we are the “restaurant destination.” To our supportive community and all of the restaurant owners and staff … thanks for making … “Acworth the Dining Destination” … in all of Georgia! — Mayor Tommy Allegood

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Creekside Tavern Ribbon Cutting

The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Creekside Tavern on Friday, October 28. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Eric and Brandon Brooks, Owners, on their new Acworth restaurant located at 3150 Cobb Parkway, Building 200. Creekside Tavern offers a wide variety of food and beverages with nightly specials, Football season specials, and an arcade, you can bring the whole family for fun. For more information on Creekside Tavern visit their website at www. creeksidetavernkennesaw.com or call (770) 917-9030.

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Why Haven’t Fibromyalgia Sufferers Been Told These Facts? Do you feel like every drop of energy is drained from your body and most days you just hurt all over? Does going to the bathroom feel like a ten-mile hike? Even after numerous tests with your doctor, do they say “we can’t find anything wrong ?” You are not alone. Six million Americans suffer from the effects of fibromyalgia. But the sad fact is most of them have been told they’re crazy, lazy, or just depressed. Do You Have Any of the Following Symptoms? • Aching all over • Disturbed sleep • Tender points in the neck, spine, shoulders and hips • Recurring headaches • Fatigue & Stiffness “You’ve Been Everywhere, Tried Everything, And You’re Still Suffering” Maybe your doctor doesn’t even think fibromyalgia is a real disease, but you know it is. You suffer with it every day. One fibromyalgia patient said it like this… “I am so tired of the guilt of not being able to keep my house the way I like or fix dinner for my husband all the time. With the girls and the meds and pain I can barely just get that done, let alone clean and cook dinner most days.” Another said… “For people who take good health for granted, it’s hard to imagine a condition that makes simple tasks great tests of will and determination.” Fibromyalgia is often called the invisible disease. You look fine on the surface, but underneath you’re often exhausted and in excruciating pain. My name is Dr. Amy Valente. Over the past several years I’ve used gentle treatments to help hundreds of fibromyalgia patients feel better and live healthier, more joyful lives. The more patients I helped get better, the more I realized that…

No Woman Should Have To Suffer The Way You Do. I’ve made it my mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic pain like you. Because of this, I’m running a special offer for women suffering from fibromyalgia. For 16 days only, $20 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $250 for! What does this offer include? • An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $100). • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free.

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I had been suffering with fibromyalgia for 4 years and had been treated by drugs which were not helping. Now I have been getting adjusted for four months and have stopped taking all of my medication and do not have any symptoms! My headaches and muscle pain have stopped and I can sleep at night! I feel healthy and alive again! Thanks- Dawn To have a doctor finally tell you what’s wrong and what you can do to help yourself feel better. By working together, we can customize a treatment plan just for you. And best of all, there will be… No Harmful Drugs, No Uncertain Procedures, And No Intimidation.

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PTS Sports Ribbon Cutting On Friday, November 11, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for PTS Sports Solutions located at 4857 North Main Street. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Dale Yake and his wife Emily on their new Acworth location. PTS Sports is dedicated to endurance athletes and offers running, biking, swim gear and apparel. Whether you are looking for a coach, a better bike fit, your next race, more knowledge, how to prevent injury or just someone to do the next bike ride with, they are your source. They offer services over the web, in person in both Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL or by consultation. For more information, visit www. ptssports.com or call (770) 529-0285.

Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Jim Nance, and his staff Debbie Lyles and Kathy Post on their new location in Historic Downtown Acworth at 4358 B Southside Drive. Jim has been in Acworth for the past nine years with Edward Jones and recently decided to purchase this new office space. Jim and his staff will be celebrating their Grand Opening on December 2, with an Open House to thank their clients, friends and family. For more information, visit their website at www.edwardjones.com or call (770) 529-9009.

Zorba’s Kitchen Gyros, Greek and More

State Farm Ribbon Cutting The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Zorba’s Kitchen on Monday, November 14. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Kenneth and Jennifer Connell on their Acworth Greek restaurant located at 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 160. Zorba’s Kitchen offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine including Falafel, Hummus, Gyros and Kabobs. If you are one with a sweet tooth, be sure to try the Baklava! Be sure to call ahead for to-go orders or for your catering needs. For more information, call (770) 529-6900.

STARS Subs, Wings & Things On Monday, November 14, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for State Farm Insurance. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Registered Representative and Agent, Teresa Carlile on her new office located at 3466 Cobb Parkway, Suite 130. State Farm offers insurance and financial services to meet your needs. For more information, call Teresa at (770) 974-7400.

Edward Jones Ribbon Cutting On Wednesday, November 16, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Edward Jones Investments.

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On Friday, November 18, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for STARS Subs, Wings & Things located at 4628 South Main Street. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Molay Pruitt and Lateff Wright, Owners, on their new Acworth business. STARS Subs, Wings & Things offers both cold and hot subs, wings, fish dinners, salads and a Superstar menu for kids. Once you’ve tasted it, you’ll be back for more! Enjoy dine in, take out, catering and parties for your special occasions too. Stop in and shoot for the “STARS” experience! They are open Monday — Saturday, 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. and on Sunday, 11a.m. — 4 p.m. For more information, call (770) 899-9964.

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Real Estate Company Moves to Acworth MainSale Realty has opened a new office at 5940 Highway 92, adjacent to the post office near Wade Green Road. MainSale realty is owned and operated by Ernie and Sheila Frocione, formally of Woodstock. Their agents have experience with residential, commercial, short sales, foreclosures, investment and rentals. For more information, stop by their office or call (678) 928-9407 or email to MainSaleRealty@yahoo.com. Also, you can search FMLS listings by visiting their website at www. MainSaleRealty.net.

Covering the Bases Receive Large Donation from Chattahoochee Tech

Mayor Tommy Allegood recognized Lieutenant Tony Bailey who acknowledged the Chattahoochee Technical College Public Safety Club for their participation with the 2011 Covering the Bases event. The organization presented a check to the City for the amount of $1,825. Mayor Allegood noted that this year’s event had the largest group of participants and volunteers. Lieutenant Bailey presented the organization with a plaque for their participation and fund-raising efforts.

Sign Up for Spring Baseball Today! The Acworth Baseball Association is currently accepting online registrations for the 2012 Spring Baseball Season at www. acworthbaseball.org. They provide a safe, challenging and most of all, fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls, ages 4 — 18. Their goal is to instill in the children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community. Onsite registrations will be held at the Acworth Beach House on Saturday, January 7 and Saturday, January 14, from 10 a.m. — noon each day. Fees vary depending on the age of the 10

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participant. All registration fees, age group information and additional information are posted at www.acworthbaseball.org. Come join one of the best youth baseball programs around!

Senior Luncheon Join on Tuesday, December 20, for the City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Departments Senior Luncheon. Come for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center in Acworth. Lunch is served at noon. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE to all seniors!

Local Children visit Disney on Ice Disney magic captivates Marina Prather of Acworth. Prather was one of 50 Atlanta-area children with special needs who got to meet Cinderella during a special pre-show party at Philips Arena, sponsored by Gas South and Feld Entertainment, before the Disney on Ice performance. Acworth resident William Fudge poses with Cinderella before a recent Disney on Ice performance at Philips Arena. Fudge was one of 50 Atlantaarea children with special needs who received tickets to Disney on Ice and a souvenir courtesy of Gas South and Feld Entertainment.

Daddy/Daughter Dance The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department’s Annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 7 — 9 p.m. at the North Cobb High School Cafeteria. The Queen has invited all girls 13 years of age and younger escorted with their Dad or adult male escort to take a trip through the rabbit hole and visit Wonderland for a very special tea party. It will be an evening of great times for all. This dance is a great opportunity for dads and their daughters to spend a special evening together. A DJ will be providing music for the "couples" to dance the night away as well as games for the dads and daughters to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.acworth.org/aprd beginning Monday, December 13 to register!

Lend a Helping Hand Senior Santa

The 6th annual Senior Santa will be held on December 9. This special event is an opportunity for homebound senior adults in Cobb County to enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer, great food, terrific gifts and warm, inviting fellowship with others. How can you help? Donate new items or make a $30 donation to adopt a senior for this special event. Suggested Items for donation include: pull-ups, toiletry items, blankets, bath towels and wash clothes, no-skid house shoes and socks, gift cards, robes, pill organizers, extenders, gift bags, stocking stuffers and ready to eat meals. For more information, please call LaTronda Perry at (770) 528-5368.

Papa’s Pantry

Papa’s Pantry has several opportunities to offer help this season. For Christmas giving, families that want to help provide presents will be matched with families that need help through mid-December. Gifts, Christmas trees, lights and ornaments are some of the holiday needs. Papa's Pantry will also provide Christmas meal items to families in need. Special holiday food items are: sweet potatoes, jarred or canned gravy, apples, cream of mushroom soup, chicken stock, stuffing, white potatoes, beverages, coffee and tin foil. Throughout the winter months, Papa’s Pantry also accepts new electric space heaters to give to clients. For more information, please call Papa’s Pantry at (770) 591-4730 or visit www.papaspantry.org.

Toys for Tots

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Publix grocery stores throughout Atlanta will serve as a drop-off point. For more information or dropoff points, visit www.toysfortots.org.

MUST Ministries Cherokee

MUST will collect toys suitable for children from infants to age 18 to stock the 2011 Christmas Toy Shop. Toys can be dropped off at the Canton location 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. through mid-December. New, unwrapped toys for children and new gifts for teens and for parents are needed. The greatest need is for gifts for older children. MUST also needs donations of new winter hats, mittens, scarves, underwear and socks, Christmas gift wrap, and large trash bags. Volunteers are needed to help sort toys. For details, please contact the holiday coordinator at (770) 479-5397 or e-mail mcherokee@mustministries.org.

Stuff-A-Bus

Cobb Community Transit and Cobb DOT are sponsoring the 2011 Stuff-A-Bus, benefiting Cobb Christmas, Inc., the county’s oldest and largest holiday assistance program. Your help is needed to “Stuff-A-Bus” with donations of money, new toys and gifts, non-perishable food items and gift certificates. Your generosity will brighten the holidays for thousands of low-income families in Cobb County. Donations will be collected at various venues around the county between December 5 — 16. For more information and drop-off locations, visit www.cobbdot.org. 12

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On Friday, November 11, the City of Acworth hosted a Veteran’s Day Ceremony, where citizens from all over joined together to support the brave men and women who have served or are serving our country. Held at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, the community gathered around to see the service flags of the Army (USA), Navy (USN), Marine Corps (USMC), Air Force (USAF) and Coast Guard (USCG) surrounding the American Flag at the memorial, as well as the flag representing the Prisoners of War. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers honoring those who have served. North Cobb Christian School’s Chorus performed several patriotic songs during the ceremony, along with North Cobb High School’s NJROTC in conducting the Presentation of Colors and Cadet Ryan Krohn from Allatoona High School’s NJROTC in leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Retired Col. David Grant was the guest speaker for the ceremony. Here are a few memories of this day, along with a photograph of each person that attended who has served our country. Thank you to everyone who attended. Pavers are still available for purchase by contacting (770) 917-1234.

David Grant

USAF - Desert Storm

Fred Fritz USAF

Rick Caffey

USAF - Desert Storm

Bill Lienhop

USN - Vietnam

Vince DiCecco Coast Gaurd

Phillip Kensinger

Jose Agosto

Mike Taylor

Bob Kienel

USA - WWII

USMC - Desert Storm

USAF

USN - WWII

Don Huie Sr. USAF

Peter DeGenova

Don Huie Jr. USN

Larry Hale

USAF & USN - WWII

USA - Vietnam

Steve Grillo

Donald Henry

John Jerry Cunningham

USMC - Vietnam

USMC - Desert Storm

USN

USA - Vietnam

Jack Kopp

J R McAliley

John R. McAliley

Steven Woods

Richard Allen

Ralph Hewitt

William Grier

John Appleby

Rick Early

John Osborne

Patrick C. Kelley

David Coffman

Ron Welborn

Robert Hughes

Terry Hendrix

Ron Papeleoni

USN - Vietnam

USN - Desert Storm

USMC - Vietnam

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USA

USMC - Vietnam

USN - Vietnam

USMC - Vietnam

USAF - Korea

USAF - Korea & Vietnam

USA - Vietnam

William M. Smith

USN - WWII & Korea

USN - Vietnam

USMC

USN - Vietnam

Reynold Blake USAF

USAF - Vietnam

Ron Carter

Craig Polzin

Leonard McClure USA - Korea & Vietnam

USMC & ROTC

Ronnie Futral

Elvin Futral

Charles Ball

Ron Hojnowski

USA

USA - Vietnam

USA - Desert Storm

USA - Vietnam

USA - WWII

USN - ROTC

Barney Watt

Joshua Jones

Andy Starnes

Gene Pegluise

Steve Gantt

USA

USAF - Desert Storm

USA - Vietnam

Lester James

David McKay

Shubie Abercrobi

Frank Brantley

Ed Irwin

Paul Williams

Thomas Lewis

David Burdette

Ed Setzler

USAF - Iraq

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USA

USMC & ROTC Desert Storm

USAF - Vietnam

Buddy Inlow

USN - Vietnam

USA - Iraq & Afganistan

USA - Korea & Vietnam

Jack Hodge

USAF - Vietnam

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Happy Birthday!

Dylan Hughes

Age 10 on December 17 Happy 10th Birthday! Love Mommy, Daddy & the furbabies

Michael Lotito

Age 48 on December 11 Happy 48th Birthday to the best husband & father ever!

Love,

Sue & Dominic

Jake Hargis

Age 1 on December 16 Happy 1st Birthday Jake, We love you! Mommy & Daddy

Kent Larsen

Celebrating on December 25 Husband of Dana Father of Jeremy & Kristy Stepfather of Christina 22

Frankie Pecoraro, Jr. Celebrating on December 26 We Love You, Dad, Mom, Jessica, Eric & Nick

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Celebrating on December 18 Husband of Sharon Father of Victoria, Simon, Eddie & Angelica

Celebrating on December 6 Husband of Melinda Father of Robert, Stephanie, Madelyn & Mallory

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Age 1 on December 1 Happy 1st Birthday!

Sandie Grantham Celebrating on December 29 Wife of Steve Mother of Jeremy & Kristy

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Major Wayne Dennard

Steve Grantham Celebrating on December 22 Husband of Sandie Stepfather of Jeremy & Kristy

Jeff Patton

Celebrating on December 7 Husband of Cassie Father of Tannah Rose

Celebrating on December 20 Husband of Shannon Father of Ashtyn & Grant

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Tammy & David Bostick David celebrates on December 19 and Tammy celebrates on December 31

Happy Anniversary!

Amanda and Timothy Shelton M.D. Celebrating 2 years on December 12

Kristy & Dwight Alcala

Celebrating 9 years on December 8

Just Married

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As parents in the midst of the Christmas shopping season, we are constantly faced with choices between the intense desires of our children in the here and now versus what will be of greatest benefit to them over time. In considering this issue, I think that almost all parents would agree that it is an important long-term goal of parenting to lead our children to become emotionally mature, self-sufficient young adults. Few parents would ever want their children to remain financially dependent, emotionally immature and unable to go through adulthood without constant parental intervention. With this in mind, I find it ironic when parents who want their children to grow independent from them raise their children with broad expectations of life-long dependency on government.

Opportunity generations, the expansion of these programs inevitably leads to an expanded overall dependency on government by the whole. In these circumstances, fewer and fewer members of society become net-providers and more and more members become net-consumers of government provided services. What becomes clear over the long-term is that programs that expand overall public “dependency” on government, no matter how well intentioned, typically deliver only short-term benefits. While apparent gains, such as more children covered under Medicaid, seem to solve our immediate healthcare problems, they do not provide the dynamic conditions required for fewer American families to be in need of Medicaid.

So, how can elected officials be most effective in influencing the future of I must admit that as I talk to citizens across the our nation? By doing more? By doing country and even analyze my own long-held nothing? I would suggest that our beliefs, the “pro-dependency on government bug” role as policy makers should be that seems to infect more of our views than many of us of catalyst, not problem solver. When realize. Frankly, it is seductive to many Americans government comes to specialize in the to consider the social democratic systems of business of stimulating the economy, Europe that have come to provide cradle-to-grave bailing out banks, or paying off student government funded education, child care, mass loans, it becomes much like parents transit and employment. Maintaining these who habitually solve their children’s social programs in Italy, the world’s 7th largest problems - the end product is increased economy, has shown itself to be completely public dependency. In contrast, when unsustainable. With Greece now in bankruptcy, government serves as a catalyst by Italy in freefall and Spain on the brink of collapse, enacting “pro-opportunity” policies Rep. Ed Setzler - R, Acworth the unsustainable cost of the European social that eliminate limits to growth and allow democratic model that so many Americans desire threatens the natural forces of the marketplace to be brought to bear to bring down the entire economy and monetary system of in a positive way, things are changed in ways that build the Western Europe. sustainable, long-term capacity of Americans. Given the reality of large portions of Europe going bankrupt in an addiction to spending, what would America look like over the course of two or three generations if we continue our recent creep toward a government-centric European system? If we have learned anything from Europe in 2011, it is that the laws of Economics are as inescapable as the laws of Gravity...and in the words of Margaret Thatcher, “the trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” Put simply, which society over the long-term would be more desirable: (1) a society in which 90% of its citizens were dependent on government for the delivery of basic services or (2) a society in which 90% of its citizens were independent of government for the delivery of basic services? While it may seem thoughtful, just and in the long-term, beneficial, for government to redistribute more and more private wealth to expand government healthcare, child care, employment, and transit, when viewed through the lens of two to three 28

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With these ideas in mind, I encourage you this Christmas Season to actively examine your own beliefs about the appropriate role of government in a free society. Are the policies and programs that you demand at the ballot box over the long-term going to expand independency or are they going to make more and more individuals increasingly dependent on government to meet their basic needs? Ask yourself, what Christmas gift would you like to send forward 100 years to your great-great-grandchildren, an America of increased opportunity or an America of increased dependency on government? Ed Setzler is the State Representative for District 35. Ed lives in Acworth with his wife, Tracie, and their children, David, Caleb, Sarah and Susannah. He is an Engineering Manager at MACTEC, a nationwide engineering and environmental firm based in Metro Atlanta. Ed served his country on active duty for nine years as a U.S. Army Officer. You may contact him at (770) 420-0520, by email at EdSetzler@House.ga.gov or by visiting his website at www.EdSetzler.com.

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Santa Sightings Santa’s Arrival in Acworth & Christmas Tree Lighting Bring the family to see Santa arrive in downtown Acworth and kick off the Christmas season. Enjoy pictures with Santa, the lighting of the downtown Christmas Tree, live music, inflatables, a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas by Mayor Tommy Allegood along with more holiday fun! Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with Santa and Mrs. Claus; pictures begin at 6:45 p.m. Time slots for pictures are limited, so arrive early. Place: The Depot in downtown Acworth Date & Time: Friday, December 2 from 5:15 — 9 p.m. Contact: www.acworth.org, (770) 917-1234

Dickens of a Christmas, Ya’ll Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus and have their photo taken with him at Frana Brown Park on Saturday, December 3 & 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. After sharing your wish list with Santa Claus, walk on over to the Kid Zone on Senator Russell Avenue for the kids to enjoy Victorian crafts, games, stories and shows. On Friday, December 9, at 6 p.m., gather your friends for an old fashioned Christmas Caroling stroll to learn about four of Acworth’s Historic homes located on Lemon Street. Be sure to check out the merchant holiday specials in the downtown Acworth shops, participate in the “How-To” Holiday Demonstrations and taste the seasonal celebrations at the local restaurants. For more information call (770) 974-3112.

Santa Parade and Tree Lighting The day begins with a parade at 1 p.m., featuring local marching bands and musical ensembles, costumed characters, floats and Santa Claus. At 4:30 pm, runners line up for the Elf Trot 5K; register at elftrot.com. Additional attractions near the Depot until 6 p.m. include stage entertainment, puppet shows, a petting zoo, pony rides, live reindeer, inflatables, children’s games and visits with Santa. New to the festivities this year will be a snow playground featuring over eight tons of real snow. The cost to play in the snow will be $2 per person. A Christmas tree lighting program with live music and sing-a-long will begin at 5:30 p.m. Place & Time: Parade — Begins at 1 p.m. at the intersection of Park Drive & Main Street to Sardis Street. Tree Lighting: 5:30 p.m. at the Depot in downtown Kennesaw Date & Time: Saturday, December 3 at 1 p.m.

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Lights of Life 2011 Experience the holiday spirit with this annual tradition at Life University. There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides and of course, Santa Claus. Place: Life University, Barclay Circle off Hwy. 41 Date: Through December 31 Time: Sun. — Thurs. 6 — 10 p.m., Fri. — Sat. 6 — 11 p.m. Cost: $5/car, $10/van, $20/bus

31st Annual Children’s Christmas Parade Join Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Santa Claus and more than 300,000 spectators along the streets of downtown Atlanta for the largest Christmas parade in the Southeast. The parade begins at Peachtree Street near Baker and ends at Centennial Olympic Park. This year, three Faces of the Parade will be featuredThomas Mills, a cerebral palsy patient, Serena Ramlingum, a kidney transplant patient and Anaiah Rucker, an amputee and local hero. All three patients will be prominently seated in horsedrawn carriages to lead Santa and Mrs. Claus, Miss Georgia, award-winning marching bands, floats, dance groups and giant helium balloons along the parade route. If you can’t make it downtown, you can watch the Children’s Christmas Parade live on WSB-TV Channel 2 (ABC). Place: Begins at Peachtree Street near Baker Street Date & Time: Sat., Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., rain or shine Cost: FREE or $12 for reserved street side bleacher seats Contact: www.choa.org/festival

Fantasy In Lights Nestled amidst wooded landscape of Callaway Gardens, Fantasy In Lights is the Southeast’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show with more than eight million twinkling lights celebrating the holiday season. Drive your car or ride the Jolly Trolley to experience scenes like March of the Toy Soldiers and Snowflake Valley. At Robin Lake Beach, enjoy Twas The Night Before Christmas and The Nativity, light and sound shows enticing passers-by to stop, reflect and enjoy. Place: Callaway Gardens Date & Time: Through December 30 from 6 — 8 p.m. Contact: www.callawaygardens.com, 1-800-CALLAWAY

Magical Nights of Lights Rekindle an old tradition or create a new one at Lake Lanier Islands Resort’s Magical Nights of Lights holiday celebration. A seven-mile drive through tour of animated, festive, holiday light displays. At the end of your tour, the Holiday Village awaits you with carnival rides and games, pony rides, numerous holiday treats and more. Warm up with a hot cup of cocoa or step inside Santa’s Workshop for some holiday shopping and a visit with Santa.

Place: Lake Lanier Date & Time: Through January 1, 2012 from 5 — 10 p.m. Contact: www.lakelanierislands.com, 1-800-840-LAKE

Stone Mountain Christmas Whether this is your first visit to a Stone Mountain Christmas or it’s your family’s yearly tradition, be sure to check out attractions, shows and activities for all ages including: More Than Two Million Twinkling Lights, Snow Angel Fireworks & Snowfall Celebration, The Polar Express 4D Experience, Christmas Parade, visits with Santa Claus and live musical revues. Place: Stone Mountain Park Date & Time: Through January 1, 2012 - Times vary Contact: www.stonemountainpark.com, (770) 498-5690

Breakfast & Santa’s Secret Shoppe Kennesaw United Methodist Church is hosting Breakfast with Santa & Santa’s Secret Shoppe on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 8 a.m. — 11 a.m. For $5 per person or $20 per family, you will receive a pancake breakfast, your photo with Santa on a CD and access to Santa’s Secret Shoppe. Santa’s Secret Shoppe is where kids can shop “on their own” with Santa’s helpers to buy gifts ranging from $1 — $5 each for their family members. Proceeds will benefit various charities. Reservations are required, call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.kennesawumc.org.

Christmas Angel Brunch On Saturday, December 3, from 10 — 11:30 a.m., parents and grandparents of children 4 years — 5th grade are invited to enjoy brunch, a short program, games and gift making with their child. The brunch will be held at Kennesaw First Baptist Church. Be sure to stay around for the annual City of Kennesaw Christmas parade at 1 p.m. For more information, please call (770) 427-3109 or visit www.kfbc.org.

Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees The Children’s PEACE Center is participating in the Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria’s “Festival of Trees” annual holiday tradition. Thirty non-profits throughout Atlanta, including CPC, will be decorating their own Christmas tree to be on display for six weeks. The CPC selected “Wishes for Peace” as their theme and their tree will bear white doves with wishes for peace written on them by local children and their families. Visitors will have an opportunity to make donations to the Children’s PEACE Center (or any of the participants) by placing their contributions in envelopes next to each tree. The tree receiving the largest dollar amount in donations by December 15 will be awarded an additional $1,000 from the Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria. The trees will be on display and available for donations through January 5, 2012. Spread the word and help the CPC be the recipient of an additional $1,000 by visiting and donating before December 15!

Christmas Celebrations Journey Through Bethlehem — Burnt Hickory Baptist Church: Come take a FREE journey back to Bethlehem, the hometown of Mary and Joseph. It’s census time! Visit with merchants and craftspeople displaying their wares. Pet some of the animals including donkeys, cows and sheep that have come to town with their owners. Be careful to avoid the Roman soldiers and tax collectors. Sit back and enjoy a dramatic and musical presentation December 9 — 11. Village gates open at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7:15 p.m. The church is located at 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs. For more information, visit www.burnthickory.com or call (770) 590-0334. Hillcrest Baptist Church invites everyone to their month of Christmas Celebrations. The Hanging of the Greens will take place on December 4, at 6 p.m. Their Children’s Choir program will be at 6 p.m. on December 11, and the Adult Choir Christmas program will be on December 17, at 6 p.m. Northwest Christian Church: Christmas Eve Communion Services — Come discover the best gift this Christmas! Everyone’s invited to join NCC for their special Christmas Eve communion services on Friday, December 24, at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. They would love to meet you! For more information, please call (770) 425-2525 or email nwccoffice@nwcc.net. The church is located at 3737 DallasAcworth Hwy. NW, Acworth. Acworth United Methodist Church: Come and join AUMC on Sunday, December 4, at 5 p.m., for their Handbell Concert. AUMC will also be hosting a Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday, December 11, at the 9:30 & 11 a.m. service and also at 5 p.m. On Saturday, December 24, AUMC will be holding three Christmas Eve programs at 5, 7 and 11 p.m. The 5 p.m. service will be a family-oriented service. Christmas at NorthStar: The NorthStar campus will be buzzing with activity on Friday, December 2, from 4 — 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. There will be over 100 arts and crafts exhibitors from all over the Southeast exhibiting and selling handcrafted products, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, ornaments, apparel, unique one-of-a-kind gift items and a lot more. It’s a perfect time to enjoy good family fun and finish up your Christmas shopping! There will be festival food to warm your insides, local entertainment, children’s activities, hay rides and more. There will be FREE photos with Santa on Friday from 6 – 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 — 3 p.m. Kennesaw United Methodist: The Music & Arts Ministries at KUMC invite you to attend their Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 11, at 7 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Christmas Eve services begin at 4:30 p.m. for the children and continue at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.kennesawumc.org.

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3nd Annual 5K Turkey Chase On Novemeber 19, The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department held its 3nd Annual 5K Turkey Chase on Main Street in downtown Acworth. The race consisted of a 5K Run and a 2K Walk. There were approximately 800 participants in the race, along with many people who came out to support them and to see the top three men and the top three women run first through the finish line. Over 2000 non-perishable food items were collected for the Tackle Hunger program.

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Little Ways You Might Improve Your Financial Life some things to think about this year – and every year.

This is the year! Yes, you can make 2012 the year you alter your financial life for a better financial future. Let’s look at some steps you might think of taking with the goal of financial freedom in mind.

Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

No, we’re not talking about those ridiculously obvious steps the usual articles recommend, like “write your goals down” and “set a budget.” Let’s go past the clichés and get into the real issues.

Look at your income source, your expenses and your debt. How do you earn income? If you earn it from one source, is there effectively a ceiling on it, or is there real potential for your income to rise in the next few years? Now look at your core living expenses, the ones you can’t avoid such as a mortgage payment, car payment, etc. Can any core expenses be reduced? Investing aside, you position yourself to gain ground financially when income rises, debt diminishes and expenses stay (relatively) the same. Maybe you should pay your debt first, maybe not. If you are a business owner or a professional, for example, you’ll likely always have some debt. Your ultimate goal should be to build wealth — and you can plan to build wealth and minimize debt at the same time. Some debt is “good” debt. A debt is “good” if it brings you income. If you buy a rental property, you’re paying a mortgage, but that’s considered a “good” debt because you’re getting passive income from the rent payments. Credit cards are “bad” debts. If you’ll be carrying a debt for a while, put it to a test. Weigh the interest rate on that specific debt against your potential income growth rate and your potential investment returns over the term of the debt. If the interest rate on that debt looks like it will outpace your income growth and investment returns, then you should really think about paying that debt down fast, because you can’t afford that interest rate. Of course, paying off your debts, paying down balances and restricting new debts all works toward improving your FICO score, another tool you can use in pursuit of financial freedom (we’re talking “good” debts.) Implement or refine an investment strategy. You can’t refrain from investing, even when the bears are out. You’re not going to retire on the relatively small elective deferrals from your continued on page 46 36

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Should I Use SMS Marketing for My Business? Imagine what it would be like to be able to immediately send special personalized messages directly to your customers’ mobile devices about your daily specials, contests, etc.! Well, this can be achieved through SMS (Short Message Service) Marketing. Just what is SMS? SMS is most commonly known as “text messaging” using your mobile devices. It is one Don Kyle of the most common ways people communicate with each other today. There are more than 4 billion mobile phones around the world, and more than 86% of Americans own mobile phones. As you can see, text messaging is extremely prevalent today. Many providers that offer SMS marketing programs to businesses allow you access to an Internet-based dashboard. This tool can allow you to manage your SMS marketing campaigns very effectively. SMS marketing campaigns can be used by your business to promote Scheduled Offers, Excess Inventory, New Items, Contests and Fundraisers, and much more. There are many advantages to SMS marketing campaigns. Some of the key advantages include: • Building a database of loyal customers (subscribers) for your business. • Creating multiple opt-in lists of subscribers based on different key words for your campaigns, e.g., Daily Specials, Special Promotions, Contests and Awards, etc. • Selecting subscribers within specified lists and sending offers instantly to create a “smart mob” of customers. • Scheduling messages you want to send to selected subscribers at pre-determined dates and times. It is important to keep in mind that your subscribers already have told you that they want to hear about your specials, contests, etc. In other words, they have given you permission to advertise your promotions directly to them. It is also very important that your subscribers are given the option to opt out of your lists at any time. If you have questions or would like more information on SMS Marketing for your business, please feel free to contact me. Don Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Small Bizz MBA, a company which assists businesses with their marketing, branding and advertising needs. (404) 580-6331, donaldekyle@gmail.com.

2nd Annual Treasure Trot 5K Last month, Pickettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Elementary School held its 2nd Annual Treasure Trot 5K. Thanks to all the participants and to the cheering fans who came out to show their support. All proceeds from the event went to the Pickettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Elementary Foundation to help supplement educational programs for the students.

A special thank you goes out to the following Treasure Trot 5K Sponsors: Leading Sponsors: Ryan Young of State Farm Ins. and Chick-fil-A at Brookstone Participating Sponsors: Ferguson Family Chiropractic, Mathnasium, Omega Learning Center and Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta (GAA) $100 or more: Learning Rx, Venture Physical Therapy & Hand Therapy, Big Peach Running Company, Jazzercise Center of Acworth, Swap My Whip, Sunbrook Academy-Stilesboro, Ryan Inc. and Aligned Living Pilates Studio. Thank you to Beverly Rhodes from Jazzercise Center of Acworth for the warm-up exercises.

Do You Have Room To Expand A few weeks ago, I received a letter from the Cherokee County water department informing me that they were installing a back flow preventer on our home. They were letting us know of a need to have a thermal expansion tank installed in our plumbing system in order to prevent possible damage to our home. Dan Jape

All cities and counties have installed or are installing back flow preventers to stop the possible contamination of the water supply in homes. A back flow preventer is a one-way valve installed at the connection of your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply and it makes the home a closed system that has no room for expansion, which occurs when water is heated. A thermal expansion tank is required to stop the possibility of an over pressure situation that can cause damage to the water heater and the temperature and pressure relief valve in your home. The letter from the county gave us 30 days to have an expansion tank installed before the backflow valve was installed in our subdivision. Cherokee County is currently putting the backflow valves in all homes and you should check with the water department to see when they are scheduled to do your home if you are a resident

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of Cherokee. Cobb and Fulton counties have already installed these valves in past years and if you live in these areas, you should already have a thermal expansion tank in your home. If you do not, you should have one installed immediately, as the lack of one can cause damage to the water heater or a collapse of the flue of a water heater, which can be very serious. They are round cylinders installed above or adjacent to the water heater and they contain a bladder filled with air pressure that allows excess pressure a place to expand. Until recently, I thought the thermal expansion tank was an item that would last for years with no maintenance required from the homeowner, and once you had one, you were set. But I found out I was wrong. Recently, I was called to a home to give a customer a price on a new heating system and I was surprised to find the first floor of their home had been severely flooded when their thermal expansion tank had burst and leaked water on their furnace and filled their basement while they were away on vacation. They found out the hard way that thermal expansion tanks should be changed every 5 or 6 years, according to the manufacturers. They are very easy to change once you have one and can be purchased at any home improvement or hardware store, as well as from your plumber. In most homes in Atlanta, a floor drain was not installed in the basement during construction, making a water leak from continued on page 46

The Immune System It’s that time of year again when we have to be on the defense with colds and flus. It is especially important that we understand our immune system and what it does so that we can make it stronger to have a happy and healthy winter. Your immune system is your body’s defense system. Whenever any kind Dr. Sherri Ziomek of pathogen, such as a virus, bacteria or such, enters your body, it is the immune system’s job to find, destroy and remove the pathogen. In short, the immune system is designed to keep you free from disease. To understand how this happens, it is important to know that your immune system is divided into two parts: the innate part and the adaptive part. The innate part of your immune system is the part of your immune system that is always there and guarding against infection or disease. It is your first line of defense. The innate response is usually triggered when microbes are identified by receptors. Microbes that successfully enter our bodies will encounter the mechanisms of the innate immune system. The innate immune system will then destroy the invading microbe. This system includes your skin, mucous membranes and even your nervous system to protect your health by blocking or

keeping out pathogens, navigating where to send immune cells and organizing the formation of more immune cells. This system does not give long-lasting immunity against a microbe. Your adaptive immune system is the part of your system that adapts to threats on your health. The adaptive immune system has evolved, so that each pathogen is “remembered” by a signature code. Should a pathogen infect the body more than once, these specific memory cells are used to quickly eliminate it. The adaptive part of your immune system is the reason that you generally will not get the same common cold virus or chickenpox more than once. The functioning of the immune system, like most systems in the body, is dependent on proper nutrition. It has been long known that severe malnutrition leads to immune deficiency. Over nutrition is also associated with diseases such as diabetes and obesity, which are known to affect immune function. Even nervous system malfunctions, such as spinal misalignments, can cause the immune system to not function properly. Specific foods may also affect the immune system. For example, fresh fruits, vegetables and foods rich in certain fatty acids may foster a healthy immune system. Some herbs are believed to stimulate the immune system, such as echinacea, licorice, ginseng, sage, garlic, elderberry and honey. Some of these items cannot be found in our regular diets, so we have to continued on page 46

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Most people associate Christmas with food. Whether it’s roast turkey, candy in your stocking or visions of sugar plums dancing in your head, everyone has a favorite Christmas food tradition. So just what do you use to wash down all those delectable bites of cakes, candy and cookies? Do you open a container of eggnog and point guests towards the microwave? Or do you Tiffany Hughes make a little more effort and leave an unforgettable Christmas impression on their taste buds? My husband’s grandmother was famous for her Eggnog Christmas Punch. Chop up ½ gallon of peppermint ice cream in a large bowl. Pour 1 qt. eggnog and 1 qt. club soda over it. Vanilla ice cream & crushed peppermint candies can be used instead. This is the perfect party punch because the melting ice cream tastes great! My family loves me to make this every Christmas morning so we can drink it throughout the day. Apple cider is another beverage that’s great straight out of the container, or even better when it’s doctored up a bit. Pour 2 qts. cider into a slow cooker, then add 2 cups pineapple juice & 2 cups of orange juice. Wrap 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp. whole cloves and 1/2 tsp. crystallized ginger in some cheesecloth and

drop the packet into the liquid. Simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving. Leftovers of this cider are great in pancakes or waffles, or as a basting liquid for turkey or ham. Russian Tea (as my mom used to call it) can be made by combining 2 cups Tang powder, ¾ cup unsweetened instant tea, 1 cup sugar, ½ tsp. cinnamon and ½ tsp. ground cloves. Store in an airtight container, then use 2 tsp. with 1 cup boiling water. This makes a cute gift when given with a Christmas mug. If you need to throw together something quick for everyone to drink, sparkling cider, with a few Craisins, is good (the Craisins maintain the bubbles.) Kid-friendly mimosas can be made with either sparking white grape juice or sparking cider, mixed with orange juice. Add some fresh fruit to each glass for an extra treat. No matter what you serve your guests this season, take the time to enjoy the camaraderie of friends and family as you raise your cups of Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas everyone!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. Check out her Cooking Geek Facebook page where you can find additional tips and recipes.

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Fall Maintenance This time of year, it is usually uneventful around our house. I don’t have grass to mow, flowers to plant or leaves to rake.

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This is when you need to walk around your house and see how your home is doing. Poke around the bottom of your garage door, entrance doors and window trim, I like using a car or house key. If they are soft or appear discolored, these could be signs of water damage or even TERMITE damage.

Look at your gutters. Are they overflowing with leaves and debris? If so, take the time to clean them out properly or hire a licensed and insured contractor to clean them for you. Clogged gutters will cause rain water to run underneath shingles and behind soffit and facia boards causing them to rot prematurely and spur some nasty roof leaks. If you have plantings around the perimeter of your home, make sure that they have been trimmed to leave about 18” of distance from your foundation. This will allow air to circulate and prevent mold and mildew from accumulating on your home’s exterior. It will also prevent roots and limbs from infiltrating your home’s exterior treatment and also keep the bugs and other critters away. Lastly, look at your home’s trim and siding. Check to see if the caulking has pulled apart or even fallen out. If so, re-caulk those areas to prevent bugs and air infiltration. Remember, keeping your home sealed

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and caulked tightly will save you money on your heating and cooling bills, so be thorough. If your home’s siding is chalky, cracked or even pealing, it is probably time for a paint job. Unfortunately, Georgia’s climate is hard on our home’s exterior, and if it has been more than five years since your home’s last paint job, it is probably time to do it again. However, if your home was built prior to 1978, you need to understand that lead paint is probably prevalent and will need to be tackled by an EPA Certified Renovation Firm. As of the spring of 2011, this will be strongly enforced by the EPA and if you are caught prepping your home by removing paint improperly, the fines will be ugly. The EPA is serious about this issue and they are driving the streets. So, be sure to choose your painting contractor carefully and make sure they are fully insured, certified and licensed. Just because his unmarked van is stacked high with ladders doesn’t make him legit; BE CAREFUL not CARELESS. Also, please remember that cheaper does not mean better especially when you are painting. The time spent cleaning the exterior, removing lose paint, replacing damaged and/or rotten wood, caulking and priming are just as important as the paint itself. Caulking some joints and going spray happy with a paint gun is not a proper paint job. So, get outside, love on your home and keep it in tip top shape and it will keep you safe and dry for years to come. Jeff Glover can be reached at (404) 694-0550. He is the owner of Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC, specializing in construction, renovation & remodeling. He is also a licensed real estate agent with Prudential – Georgia Realty. Jeff was voted the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year.

What Child is This?

Dr. Nedra Dodds

Several studies comparing fraternal and identical twins find that only 20-30% of longevity is genetic. Thus, 70-80% of longevity depends on what we think and the lifestyle choices we make. Certainly nutrition, physical activity and even being fortunate to not become injured with long term after-effects contribute to living a long life. One of the biggest factors is psychological — Attitudes, Beliefs and Coping Skills (the ABCs of Anti-Aging so to speak.)

Examples of attitudes include optimism, gratitude, having a sense of purpose and embracing lifelong learning and change. Examples of beliefs include thinking of oneself as youthful, believing in making new friends all your life and expecting to enjoy living a very long, healthy and happy life. Coping skills include dealing well with change, loss and death, making intimate relationships work and continually renewing one’s purpose. As the Holiday season approaches, several concepts of what is the Reason for the Season will be displayed. Whether your family celebrates, Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa, exchanges presents, or comes together from far and wide, putting the ABCs of Anti Aging into action will ensure short-term survival and make for wonderful longterm memories. While it is true that mistletoe extract has large anti-oxidant properties and eggnog boasts with a vast amount of B-complex vitamins, the medicinal prescription for the season is a global psychological adjustment.

This time, let us let the Spirit of Christmas begin with each of us and carry over into the New Year. As the song states “Let there be peace on Earth, and Let it begin with me.” This season should be the initiation of a re-set psyche, not the culmination of one. The imagery of the personification of the legends of St. Nicholas dates back to the 1800s of an elf with a red jacket and white beard. The attraction to who later became known as Santa Claus, over the centuries, was not to his pom pom hat or even his affinity to reindeer; it was to the deeds that he committed by bringing joy to poor children by throwing gifts through a window. The attraction and thus belief in such a person, who embraced life and confronted change and through a sense of purpose brought aid and joy to others, allowed the legend to continue. We are attracted to his tenacity about which he recruited others to help in his crusade and the obvious personal joy he took from accomplishing his deeds. It’s not the round belly that brings us delight as children and adults, but the hearty laughter that shook it so much and the pleasure exhibited on his face creating those twinkling eyes, merry dimples and rosy cheeks. As adults, we should all look toward the inner child in ourselves. We should allow ourselves to believe in hope and again in something magical. Age, by many centenarians’ accounts, is only a number, but how one feels and believes matters. Allow yourself to dream, even of sugarplums once in a while. Dr. Nedra Dodds is the founder and Medical Director of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine located on 600 Chastain Rd., Ste. 224, in Kennesaw, (770) 591-3429. www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com.

The Reason for the Season — It’s Not What you Think! Jesus is the reason for the season. It sounds good, but is it true? That very first Christmas, a man named Joseph was facing the greatest battle of his life. The girl whom he was supposed to marry had turned up pregnant. She swore up and down that she was a virgin and hadn’t been unfaithful to him, but her claim of this “immaculate” conception was problematic at best. J.R. Lee After much deliberation, he was about to break off the marriage plans because he just couldn’t bring himself to believe such an imaginative story. It’s with that thought that Joseph drifted off to sleep. Listen to what happens next… Matthew 1: 20-21: 20But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Read those verses carefully because the implications are extraordinary, not only for Joseph, but for you and me. Is Jesus the reason for the season? Before answering, let’s remember that God’s worth is not tied up in our celebration in December! He is the all powerful, magnanimous God, who has the name that is above every name. The galaxies are His and everything in

them obey His every command. He is God. He always has been God. He always will be God. Whether we acknowledge this or not, the truth remains the same. With that being said, is Jesus the reason for the season? Before you answer, go ahead and read one more verse. Luke 2: 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. The reason for the season is not Jesus. It’s YOU! Jesus is the focus but YOU are the reason — A Savior has been born TO YOU; He is Christ the Lord! Jesus didn’t come to earth because He was bored. Jesus came to earth to deliver us from our sin. Christmas is for those like you and I that couldn’t get our act together, that couldn’t make it on our own, that consistently fall short every single day. It’s for that reason that Jesus has come. I am the reason for the season. You are the reason for the season. All of your crazy relatives are the reason for the season! We couldn’t get to God so God came to us! That’s good news. For those who feel they can do nothing right, those filled with guilt, shame, and embarrassment over the decisions you have made – God came to you! You are the reason for the season. J. R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church located at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit the church website at www.freedomchurch.tv. Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv.

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My Christmas Wish – A Better Memory As cliché as it sounds, we each truly possess a selective memory. Sure, some things we just don’t recall because we were never listening or actively participating in the first place. But, by and large, we tend to forget things we need to remember, and remember things we need to forget. When we reminisce, we think back to an idyllic time in our lives. We get the warm C.A. Phillips fuzzies, and perhaps embellish the details a little bit. It makes us feel good, we smile or chuckle, and we long for things to get back to how “they once were.” Christmas is a perfect time for reminiscing. Traditions such as decorating the house and tree. Some of our favorite TV shows with terrible animation (Santa Claus is Coming to Town, e.g.). Family around the tree on Christmas morning. Pictures with Santa. Celebrating Christ’s birth, and the joy He brings to us. We remember how we felt as children, and try our best to recapture those moments with our own kids. But, as joyful a time as Christmas tends to be, underneath all the decorations, lights, songs, and frivolity, many people are still hurting. Broken marriages. Jobless. Desperate financially. Struggling and worrying about physical ailments. Missing loved ones. Feeling hopeless, but somehow hanging on. These are the times when memories fail us. We are so deep into whatever

is pulling us into the pit that we don’t recall the things worth celebrating. We forget. Not because we cannot remember, but because we have chosen to instead dwell on our circumstances. Life is going to have its ups and downs. You cannot escape that. So, the only things you have to combat the “down” times are your heart, your mind, and your attitude. In order to overcome the junk the world throws at us, we have to work on improving our ability to recall the victories. God’s victories. If you are a Christ-follower, you should be able to look back on your life and list countless ways that God has come through for you over the years. Landing that job you needed. Getting just the right amount of money at just the right time. Healing a hurt. Providing peace in the midst of disappointment. Overcoming addictions. If we’re honest, our greatest blessings in life are relational – our kids, our parents, faithful friends. Special people that God specifically put in our lives. Taking that idea further, you can also recall great vacations, that first car, a special birthday, or perhaps meeting your mate for the first time. There are sunsets, rainbows, beautiful landscapes, marvelous creatures of the earth and sea. All of these are reminders of God’s greatness and how much He loves you and me. Patrick Lencioni, an author and expert in making organizations the best they can be, once made this statement: “We don’t need to continued on page 46

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paycheck; you’re going retire on the interest that those accumulated assets earn over time, plus the power of compounding. Investing can also potentially bring you passive income. Consistent investing, this year and in years to come, has the potential to help you improve your financial life. Manage the money you make on your way to financial freedom. It’s amusing: all these Internet gurus tell you they have a method to make you “financially free” or “debt free,” but few tell you how to manage the money you make. Their not-sosubtle message seems to be “succeed and live lavishly” — if you make it financially, you’ve earned the freedom to blow it all on cars, boats and luxuries. This is a classic nouveau riche mistake. If you simply accumulate unmanaged assets, you have money just sitting there open to risk — inflation risk, market risk, even legal risks. Don’t forget taxes — while not technically a “risk,” they are a threat to your money. The greater your wealth, the more long-range potential you have to accomplish some profound things — provided your wealth is directed. If you want to build more wealth this year or in the near future, don’t neglect the risk management strategy that could be instrumental in helping you retain it. Your after-tax return matters even more than your investment return, so risk management should be part of your overall financial picture. Request professional guidance for the wealth you are growing. A good financial advisor will really help to educate you about the principles of wealth building. You can draw on that professional knowledge and guidance this year and for years to come. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770)952-6707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.

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a water heater or thermal expansion tank a major problem. Therefore, these two items should be checked on a routine basis for any leaks. If they are more than 10 years old, they should be replaced to reduce the possibility of a flood. Neither item carries a big ticket price to replace considering the peace of mind it can bring. Check with your water department today to see if you have a backflow preventer already installed and if not, when they will be installing it. If you already have a thermal expansion tank, check the date on it to make sure it is not too old and a potential for harm to your home. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096.

The Immune System, Continued from page 39 supplement them in to have a stronger immune system. Protect yourself this winter with a proper diet, supplements and getting your spine checked for spinal misalignments from your chiropractor! Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University. She has been involved with chiropractics since the age of ten. Even then, she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care; to feel and perform at her personal best. You may reach her at Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at (770) 423-9010.

My Christmas Wish, Continued from page 45 learn more. We don’t need to be more educated, and we don’t

need to be taught more than we already are. We just need more reminders.” If you are not already doing so, you need to read your Bible. Not so you can feel guilty or beat yourself up for mistakes you’ve made. Not so you can just check it off your list. It’s so you can know what God has done since the very beginning. So you can see how He always comes through for His children. So you can read about the miracles He performed when people had lost hope. So, you can remember that He loved you so much that He sent His only son to die and to be raised to life, so you could defeat sin and death, too! Christmas is a perfect time for wishes. Instead of something that can be wrapped and placed under the tree this year, perhaps, like me, you are hoping for something far greater for Christmas: the ability to recall God’s greatness in your life, and the assurance that He’s still in your corner right now. C.A. Phillips serves as the Married Couples Pastor at NorthStar Church in Acworth/Kennesaw, Ga., and has lived in Kennesaw for nearly 30 years. Email him at ca.phillips@northstarchruch.org, or check out his blog at www.caphillips.com.

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BAPTIST Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road, (770) 529-1546 Pastor: Dr. Edward Kirsche, Sr.

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright cedarcrestchurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Paul Vance www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 48

Keystone Baptist Church (meets at Harrison High School) 4500 Due West Road, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: David E. Owen www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 8 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study/AWANA: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: James G. Wright Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:10 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Johnson www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kennesaw, (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery

Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Baskin www.westernhillsbaptist.org Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221

EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Christian Ed: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www. christchurch.episcopalatlanta.org St. Teresa's Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road, (770) 590-9040 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www. saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness 3795 Lakeview Way, NW (770) 975-1266

LUTHERAN Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m. www.livinghopevision.com Pastor: John Schubert First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw (770) 427-0325 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.fulc.org

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Fred Boozer (Interim) www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Pastor: Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com

Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Cavazos www.kirkwoodpc.org

West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church USA 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com

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ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12 & 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Reverend: Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/

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Congregation Ner Tamid www.nertamidonline.com (678) 264-8575 Friday night Shabbat Services on the Second and Fourth Friday of every month.

UNITED METHODIST Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Butler www.acworthumc.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Bentwater Village on Cedarcrest Rd, (706) 616-7900 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brian Funderburke www.crossroadsum.org Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Tom Davis www.duewest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 & 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Service in Portuguese Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church a Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250

Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.org Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Acworth (next to McDonald’s) Sunday Service at 10 am Pastor: Donna Lucas New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth

(770) 974-0685

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net Oakwood Community Church 2714 Valleyhill Drive (404) 931-9590 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dave Meadows

Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org

Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com

River Church Of Acworth 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (770) 974-8180 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dave McClanahan www. riverchurchofacworth.org

Firm Foundation Church 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (928) 606-6906 Sunday Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Service 7 p.m. Pastor: Canyon Shearer www.ReformAcworth.com

River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net

Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv Freedom Church Meets at Barber Middle School , (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church Meets at NCG Acworth Cinema (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com

RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstonewf.org The Rock of Atlanta 146 Kelli Clark Ct. (770) 975-ROCK Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.therockofatlanta.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unitycc.com Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 3732 Cedarcrest Road, (678) 383-2299 Saturday Service: 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sr. Minister: Mr. Lynn T. Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org

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Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.Jewishwestcobb.com (678) 460-7702 Shabbat services: 1st Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., Last Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com

Emergency — 911

C ommunity I nformation N umbers

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cherokee (770) 345-0400 Cobb (770) 980-2000 Paulding (770) 445-6016

COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Burn Permits: Cherokee (770) 720-3525 Paulding (770) 505-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (678) 493-6108 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 443-7527 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (770) 528-3251 Paulding (404) 657-9300 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 493-4000 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 974-3330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7585 Senior Services: Cherokee (770) 345-5312 Cobb (770) 528-5364 Paulding (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Taxes — Property: Cherokee (678) 493-6414 Cobb (770) 528-8600 Paulding (770) 443-7581 Traffic Signals: Cherokee (678) 493-6077 Cobb (770) 528-8162 Voter Registration: Cherokee (770) 479-0407

Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 528-2300 (770) 443-7503 (770) 493-6101 (770) 528-2004 (770) 443-7601

CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 720-7712 (770) 427-0418 (678) 363-8570

Child Support Enforcement: Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(404) 921-1490

(770) 720-3610 (770) 528-5000 (770) 443-7810

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (404 624-7000 HERO (Highway Emergency) (404) 635-8000 HOSPITALS: Wellstar Cobb Wellstar Kennestone Wellstar Paulding

(770) 732-4000 (770) 793-5000 (770) 445-4411

HOTLINES: AIDS Information Alcohol Treatment Referrals Battered Women's Shelter Child Abuse & Neglect Crime Victim Helpline Domestic Violence Hotline Drug Abuse Helpline GA Mental Health Crisis Poison Control Rape Crisis Hotline Rite Call (Child Health Care) Suicide Hotline

(800) 342-2437 (800) 662-4357 (770) 427-3390 (770) 528-5015 (800) 338-6745 (800) 334-2836 (800) 338-6745 (770) 422-0202 (800) 222-1222 (770) 428-2666 (404) 250-KIDS (800) 784-2433

LIBRARIES: Cherokee Co. Libraries (770) 479-3090 Cobb Co. Libraries (770) 528-2320 Acworth Libraries (770) 917-5165 NON-EMERGENCY 911: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 479-3117 (770) 499-3911 (770) 443-7629

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 924-7768 (770) 528-8800 (770) 445-8065

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(678) 493-6200 (770) 499-4136 (770) 445-1511

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Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5610 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5616 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/animal Pet Buddies Food Pantry: “Donating pet food to keep pets in homes & out of shelters”

(678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove

(770) 966-8133 (770) 422-4103 (770) 592-2800

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 516-4195 (770) 528-1135 (770) 443-0119

SCHOOLS

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee Cobb Paulding UTILITIES: Cable (Comcast)

(770) 345-3300 (770) 499-4600 (770) 443-3010

404-COMCAST (266-2278)

Electric: Acworth Power Cobb EMC Georgia Power

(770) 917-8903 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890

Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co.

(770) 994-1946

Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 470-1813 (770) 423-1000 (770) 222-6868

CITY OF ACWORTH: www.acworth.org City Hall (770) 974-3112 Acworth Housing Authority (770) 974-3012 Parks & Recreation (770) 917-1234 Police Information (770) 974-1232 Acworth City Jail (770) 974-0295 Downtown Development (770) 974-8813 Municipal Court (770) 974-0965

Acworth Community Magazine — (770) 529-1516

COUNTY SCHOOL WEBSITES Bartow: www.bartow.k12.ga.us Cherokee: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Cobb: www.cobb.k12.ga.us Paulding: www.paulding.k12.ga.us

Harrison High School 4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8104 Principal: Donnie Griggers

Acworth Intermediate School 4220 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6600 Principal: Deborah Morris

Kennesaw Elementary School 3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw 30144 (678) 594-8172 Principal: Wanda Floyd

Allatoona Elementary School 4150 New Hope Church Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 606-5843 Principal: Jim Bishop

Kennesaw Mountain High School 1898 Kenn. Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel

Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6503 Principal: Scott Bursmith

Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley

Awtrey Middle School 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6615 Principal: Jeff Crawford

Lewis Elementary School 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw 30152 (770) 975-6673 Principal: Kristi Kee

Baker Elementary School 2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6629 Principal: Shea Thomas

Lost Mountain Middle School 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8224 Principal: Robert Downs

Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6764 Principal: Lisa Williams

McCall Primary School 4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6775 Principal: Thomas Farrell

Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Sharon Hardin

McClure Middle School (Cobb County) 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 331-8131 Principal: Susan Wing

Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy

McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Dr. Dick Hutnik

Durham Middle School 2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6641 Principal: Dr. Susan Galante

North Cobb High School 3400 Highway 293, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Dr. Phillip Page

East Paulding High School 3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157 (770) 445-5100 Principal: Scott Viness

North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-9400 Principal: Dr. Mark Crowe

E.T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum

Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth 30102 (770) 974-6682 Principal: Jennifer Scrivner

Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball

Palmer Middle School 690 N. Booth Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 591-5020 Principal: Cathy Wentworth

Ford Elementary School 1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (678) 594-8092 Principal: Dr. Jami Frost

Pickets Mill Elementary School 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth 30101 (770-975-7172 Principal: Sheila Chesser

Frey Elementary School 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6655 Principal: Joyce Piket

Pitner Elementary School 4575 Wade Green Road, Acworth 30102 (678) 594-8320 Principal: Sherri Hill

Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Penny Noel Vaughan Elementary School 5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127 (678) 594-8298 Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Brookstone Montessori School (770) 426-5245 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com Brookwood Christian School (678) 401-5855 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-7077 1720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org First Baptist Christian School (770) 422-3254 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-6488 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred Furtah Montessori Director: Denise Glass www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 www.harvestbaptistschool.org Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507 450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101 Director of Ed: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.com Jacob’s Ladder Preschool & Kindergarten (770) 974-3021 4583 Church Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Director: Jamie Azar www.fbcacworth.com Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

School Contact Information

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kennesaw Charter School 1370 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw 30144 (678)-290-9628 Principal: Kay Frey

Roland Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elem. School Lane, Dallas 30132 (678) 574-3480 Principal: Gina King

Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (770) 419-8601 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sr. Mary Jacinta, O.P. www.scsiena.org The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Jack Hall www.thewalkerschool.org

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations

Acworth Business Association (770) 423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org Cherokee Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 www.cherokee-chamber.com Cobb Chamber of Commerce (770) 980-2000T www.cobbchamber.org KSU Small Business Development Center (770) 423-6450

www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu LeadsNet Business Referral Group

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

www.leadsnetgroup.com No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864 www.nofeereferralnetwork.com West Cobb Business Association (678) 776-6331

www.westcobbbusiness.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Children Child Advocacy Council (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (770) 345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity (770) 432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Children’s PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

(770) 974-3577

Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278

(404) 819-8896

Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres (770) 974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everett (770) 966-0100 Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654 VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) (770) 974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489

Foothills Running Club John McCusker,

(770) 924-9504

Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) (770) 423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia (770) 605-7960 Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

(770) 428-2100

Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400 MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com

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

Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575

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

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

Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-9882 www.humanecobb.org

Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133

Newcomers of Cobb County (770) 234-5068 Meets 3rd Tuesday www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com

Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898

Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption (770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org

Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833

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

Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730

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

www.papaspantry.org

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org (678) 310-9858 52

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

Republican Women of Cherokee County (678) 520-2236

RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club

www.atlantayachtclub.org

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Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church (770) 794-0442 Every other Tuesday AM email: mnm@summitchurch.org

Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT:

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 416 Russell Senate Office Building fax: (202) 224-0103 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R), District 11 (202) 225-2931 219 Roswell St., Marietta, GA 30060 GA: (770) 429-1776 Website: http://gingrey.house.gov fax: (770) 795-9551

Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360, Canton, GA 30114 GA: (770) 479-1888 Website: http://linder.house.gov fax: (770) 479-2999

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 (202) 225-4501 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 GA: (770) 565-4990 Website: www.tomprice.com fax: (770) 565-7570 e-mail: tom@tomprice.com

Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 State Capitol, Room 111 fax: (404) 652-7123 Atlanta, GA 30334

Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21 (770) 516-0543 e-mail: ChipRogers2@comcast.net fax: (404) 463-1385

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

240 Constitution Blvd. (770) 443-7550 Dallas, GA 30132 fax: (770) 443-7537 Website: www.paulding.gov

Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4

(770) 443-7550, x4009

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

Board of Education: Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 516-1444

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 704-4398, x4370

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Office Superintendent, Fred Sanderson

Board of Education: Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 e-mail: lcrowder-eagle.boardmember@cobbk12.org

Kathleen Angelucci (R), Post 4 e-mail: kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org

(770) 426-3300 (770) 426-3453

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Senator Bill Heath (R), District 31 e-mail: billheath@billheath.net

(770) 537-5234

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37 Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 e-mail: cbyrd@legis.state.ga.us

(770) 426-4619

(404) 557-5069

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Rep. Ed Setzler (R), District 35 e-mail: esetzler@legis.state.ga.us

(404) 656-0126

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.com

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms, (R) Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com

(678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6000

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (770) 720-6393 90 North Street, Suite 330 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Neill Warren (R) (770) 499-4609 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org

Sheriff Gary Gulledge (R) (770) 443-3010 247 Industrial Way North Dallas, GA 30132 www.paulding.gov/gov/sheriff.asp

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

CITY OF ACWORTH BOARD OF ALDERMEN (770) 974-3112

Butch Price, Post 1 e-mail: bprice@acworth.org

(770) 974-4321

Gene Pugliese, Post 2 e-mail: gpugliese@acworth.org

(678) 575-0596

(770) 528-3300

Bob Weatherford, Post 3 e-mail: bweatherford@acworth.org

(770) 974-3533

Helen Goreham (R), District 1 e-mail: hgoreham@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3313

Tim Richardson, Post 4 e-mail: trichardson@acworth.org

(770) 974-5259

JoAnn Birrell, District 3 e-mail: joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3317

Tim Houston, Post 5 e-mail: thouston@acworth.org

(770) 917-1883

100 Cherokee Street (770) 528-3300 Marietta, GA 30090 fax: (770) 720-6361 Website: www.cobbcounty.org

Commissioners: Tim Lee (R), Chairman e-mail: tlee@cobbcounty.org

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President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

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