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Lifestyles 28 Sound Money 2.0 36 Could your social security income be taxed 36 How can i brand my Business 38 A positive sign

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39 Chiropractic and immunity 40 what is glaucoma 41 use your noodle

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Message from the Mayor 2012 IS HERE with all the promise of hope and optimism that every new year brings! And speaking of promise and optimism — We would like to invite YOU to join us for the Acworth Business Association’s “2012 Sate of the City“ Presentation on Thursday, January 27, at NorthStar Church beginning at 11:30! Every year in January, our community tradition has always been for the City and the Acworth Business Association to present the “State of the City” for Acworth. Over the past ten years, the “State of the City” presentation has become a celebration of the “Quality of Life” that we enjoy in our community. Contact City Hall for details on making a reservation for the Acworth Business Association’s “State of the City” luncheon. This year we are planning to celebrate with a theme of “What Makes Us Different” as a city and a community. If you want to be inspired and proud of where you call home, then please join the Acworth Business Association as we celebrate “What Makes US Different,” with the all the people that make us the most giving community in America. Yes, 2012 brings the promise of hope and the new year’s optimism. May God Continue to Bless YOU and Our Great Community! — Mayor Tommy Allegood

Ottman CPA, LLC Ribbon Cutting Recently, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Ottman CPA, LLC located at 4551 Lemon Street in historic downtown Acworth. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Kathleen Ottman on her new business. Ottman relocated her business after years of working in the East Cobb area. Ottman 6

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CPA offers clients assistance from individual tax preparation to business set-up. Her range of expertise includes general bookkeeping, payroll services, on-site training in QuickBooks as well as a host of other services. For more information, call (770) 966-7776 or email Kathleen@ottmancpa.com.

Center Street Tavern Ribbon Cutting Recently, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for the Center Street Tavern. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated owners Suzy Phillips, Aaron Averill and Wendy Legener on their new restaurant. Center Street Tavern is a casual, yet upscale neighborhood bar and grill. Inside, you will find large screen hi-def televisions, a state of the art juke box, a separate lounge and game room (that can be reserved for group events) as well as outdoor, a deck and patio area. On the menu, they have traditional pub favorites with their own personal touch, as well as salads, sandwiches, burgers, wings, steaks and seafood. They are located at 4381 Senator Russell Avenue, (770) 917-0004.

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Why Haven’t People With Shoulder Pain Been Told These Facts? If you’re over the age of 30 and have rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, or arthritis, there is hope. A local doctor is helping patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion, and eliminate shoulder pain. Finally, you can be pain free again – even if you’ve got the most excruciating shoulder pain you have ever felt. Does your shoulder pain build up when you move it wrong or is it a sudden sharp pain shooting from your neck into your arm? Do you have difficulty just washing your hair or even scratching your back? Have you had to give up golf because of your shoulder pain? Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your shoulder hurts and the pain just won’t go away! My name is Dr. Amy Valente , owner of New Life Chiropractic Center. Since we have opened our doors I’ve seen hundreds of people with shoulder pain, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff problems leave the office pain free. Just listen to what our patients have to say about it….. I came to New Life Chiropractic Center with shoulder pain, stiffness and numbness in my right arm. I had a hard time working all day without pain. Now that I have been at NLCC, I can work at my desk and I can pick up my children without pain and numbness. The staff here is very pleasant and caring. Thanks! T. Kemmitzer I was experiencing pain in my shoulder that was affecting my sleep. Since I have been in the office I can sleep much better and the pain has decreased tremendously! I am a much happier person and am amazed at how good I feel! Thanks again-C. Cromer Do You Have Any of the Following Conditions? • Frozen shoulder – one of the worst maladies known to man (and women!) • Adhesive capsulitis • Rotator cuff injuries • Arthritis • Bursitis • Tendonitis • Muscle weakness • Sharp, radiating pain • Numbness and tingling

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Acworth Youth Wins 2011 NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick Team Championship In the fall, Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. hosted the local and sectional NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. This competition, sponsored by the NFL, allows youth ages 8 — 15 to display their talent in punting, passing and kicking; and 13 year old Pete Derkay competed exceptionally well. Pete, an 8th grade student at Durham Middle School, advanced through the first two levels of competition winning each section. He moved on to the Atlanta Falcons Team Championship and won the challenge as well. Not only did he win, but he had the highest score in his age group out of all 32 NFL teams. Pete will now represent the Falcons in the National Finals that will be held in mid-January! This is actually the second time in the past 3 years that Pete has been the Atlanta Falcons Team Representative as he accomplished that feat as an 11 year old as well. Congratulations and good luck!

RBC Bank’s Tribute to Teachers Top: Devin Phillips of RBC Bank with Asst. Principal Lenora Nyeste who accepted for Gretchen McNew. Bottom: Devin Phillips of RBC Bank, Jim Palmer and Asst. Principal Candace Wilkes. RBC Bank is recognizing educators for their leadership in the classroom by awarding more than $54,000 in cash for classroom learning tools. At the close of the program’s fall award period, they received more than 2,200 nominations for outstanding elementary, middle and high school teachers in RBC Bank’s sixstate geographic region. There were two winners from the Cobb County School District and both were right here in Acworth. The winners were Gretchen McNew from Barber Middle School and James Palmer from Allatoona High School. Each received a check for $500 for their exceptional work. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to enriching students’ lives and helping to build a better future for us all. 8

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“Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E.” Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error — This is a FREE, two-hour course designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14-16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. This program addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. The next class will be held on January 18, from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Officer Jeff Rose at (678) 801-4073 or email jrose@acworth.org. To register, visit www.acworth.org and click on the link to PRIDE in the police section.

NBA/WNBA Dribble, Dish & Swish Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. hosted the NBA/ WNBA Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition which advanced two participants to the Atlanta Hawks Team Championship. Siblings, Vinny and Devianna Loccisano, earned first place in the Acworth competition and moved on to place at the Atlanta Hawks Team Championship as well. Devianna placed second overall in the 9-10 year old girl’s competition and Vinny was the overall champion in the 11-12 year old boy’s competition. Vinny was also the 2010 NBA Dribble Dish Swish National Champion. They hope to qualify for the 2012 national championship where they would compete at the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando, Florida. Vinny and Devianna were awarded their plaques by the Atlanta Hawks Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.

2012 Daddy Daughter Dance Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 7 — 9 p.m. at North Cobb High School cafeteria. This year’s theme is “A Mad Hatter Tea Party.” 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 call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

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LOCAL PLAYER CHOSEN FOR DREAM TEAM USA Sierrah Gani from the Acworth Baseball 12U Travel Team has been selected to play on the Dream Team USA. The Dream Team is a collection of the best 13U baseball players in the country, who just happen to be all girls. Until now, each player has been the sole female player on their all-boys baseball teams and had achieved a remarkable amount of individual success. The team is made up of 11 players from 5 different states including Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas and California. Sierrah’s dad, Robert has been an Acworth Baseball board member and coach. Sierrah has trained and played at Acworth Baseball since she was 5 years old. “This is a tremendous honor for Sierrah and Acworth Baseball to have one of our own chosen to play on a national level,” said Mike Hill, President of ABA “however, it also comes at significant expense for her family, with cross country travel.” If you would like help support with a donation, email bronco@acworthbaseball.org. The team will play across the country from Las Vegas to Texas to Michigan, against the top talent (13U Boys) in each region, and compete in the 13u USSSA Major World Series — the first all-girls baseball team to ever be invited to a USSSA World Series baseball tournament.

Local Student Selected to Play at Carnegie Hall North Cobb Christian School (NCCS) 8th grader, Will Coleman, has been selected as one of four French Horn players to play with the Annie Moses Band in its Carnegie Hall debut on January 14. This band is a family of musicians who are known as superior Christian musicians with a unique fusion of classical, contemporary, bluegrass and jazz. This concert features a mass choir and orchestra of musicians from around the country, many of whom will be experiencing the venue’s famous Isaac Stern Auditorium for the first time. Will plays French Horn in the Middle School Concert Band, trombone in the school Pep Band and electric guitar in the Praise Band. At his church he plays guitar and bass and he is a horn player with the Georgia Youth Symphony’s Philharmonic Orchestra. Will also plays the trumpet, alto sax and drums. Will is the son of Steve and Carol Coleman. Congratualtions!

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Christmas Tree Recycling Dropoff After the holiday season is over, residents are encouraged to help the environment by recycling their Christmas trees. Recycling trees makes mulch, fuel, wildlife habitats and other useful material. Here are a few options: • Keep Cobb Beautiful will sponsor FREE recycling drop-offs. Trees will only be accepted Saturday, January 7, at select Home Depot locations throughout Cobb. For a list of those locations, visit www.cobbcounty.org/kcb. • County Parks and Recreation specified locations will accept drop-offs through January 7 at Noonday Creek Park, 489 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw and at Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs. • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at the following locations through January 7: - Galt’s Ferry Day Use Area, 7299 Rocky Ln., Acworth - Victoria Day Use Area, 937 Victoria Landing Dr., Woodstock - Sweetwater Campground, 1400 Fields Chapel Rd., Canton • Cobb Parks chipper locations and Davey Trees, will have free mulch available to residents after January 7. For more information, visit www.cobbcounty.org/kcb or call (770) 528-1135.

Book, CD & DVD Swap The Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Dept. will hold a book, CD and DVD swap on Saturday, January 28, from 8 — 11 a.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. The center is located at 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. This is not a book sale. It is a FREE media swap. Items will not be available for purchase. Drop off your gently used hardcover or paperback books, music CDs and DVD movies on January 26 — 27, from 12 — 8 p.m. at the Community Center and receive a ticket redeemable for the same number of books, CDs and/or DVDs. Books must have the front and back covers intact and be in good condition. CDs and DVDs must be in their original cases and fully operable. Magazines, software, record albums, VHS or cassette tapes, adult content, unauthorized or illegal material will not be accepted. All items remaining after the swap will be donated to a local charity. Volunteers are needed, an application is available online at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec. For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

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FBI Academy Major Wayne Dennard graduates the 247th Session of the FBI Academy. Major Wayne Dennard from the Acworth Police Department has been away from our community and his family for the past eleven weeks attending the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Upon his successful graduation from the esteemed program, I had the opportunity to ask him a few questions about his experiences.

What is the FBI National Academy? J. Edgar Hoover started the FBI National Academy in the 1930’s and there is a lot of information online about the program. You did a fantastic story about the NA last year when our Captain, Tony Bailey, went through it. But what is amazing is that of the hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers in our country alone, a very small percentage of those officers are ever invited to attend a session. This 247th session that I attended was stocked with the best of the best from 49 states and 25 foreign countries. And to think that our North Cobb County department currently has three graduates onboard and at the helm of this agency, including our Chief Mike Wilkie is outstanding! Candidates for the FBINA are put through a process for acceptance that can take up The Acworth Police Department has three to two years, graduates of the FBI National Academy. L - R: Tony Bailey - 242nd Session, and in some Wayne Dennard - 247th Session and cases longer. Chief Michael Wilkie - 207th Session. The process includes an FBI background investigation, interviews, and a physical fitness standard being met. This practice helps to ensure that only the most qualified candidates with the highest probability of success and completion of the program arrive in Quantico, Va. for the academy. The program is geared toward those in my profession who are currently in command roles within their agencies. This means that the majority of those attending have already attained higher rank and usually are in the “fall” of their careers as 18

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well as life in general. The amount of experience and knowledge is remarkable. If someone is facing a challenge within their agency or community, chances are one of these fellow law enforcement executives have already navigated through it. “The opportunity to draw water from this well is priceless.” The ethics and leadership class that I was enrolled in afforded exactly this type of opportunity. Imagine getting these high ranking, type A leaders from all over the world gathered in one room. The topics for discussion were wide ranging and sometimes generated passionate conversations and debates.

Tell me about the classes that you attended and the physical training. Of the six courses of study that I was enrolled in one of the most interesting was Statement Analysis. This training teaches techniques to discern veracity in written and verbal communications. Micro-facial expression analysis was fascinating. The ability to look at someone’s facial expressions and determine whether their inner emotions are matching what they are verbally expressing is incredible. The truth is on all of our faces and we cannot hide it no matter how hard we try. Those who have heard about the FBI National Academy usually ask about the physical aspect of the program and particularly the Yellow Brick Road. When the candidates first arrive in Quantico another physical analysis is performed. This includes a timed 1.5 run and other agility and endurance evaluations. Over the next eleven weeks attendees are progressively challenged until the grand finally, The Yellow Brick Road. This is a 6.2 mile Marine obstacle course that includes walls, cargo nets, barbed wire, and in my case mud! When I ran the Yellow Brick Road the temperature was in the 40’s and it was pouring rain. I am not sure if I ever broke a sweat because I was wet and freezing before I reached the first obstacle. But I survived and it felt pretty good to know this old man still had a little left.

How does this benefit our community? I think the training and education opportunities speak for themselves in that those who graduate from the FBINA bring back some new knowledge about an array of relevant topics. My profession is no different than any other industry in that networking opportunities are invaluable. Acworth’s command staff having relationships with leaders in law enforcement from all over the country and the world is an asset for our agency and the community. As I alluded to earlier, I will not face too many dilemmas in my career that some other leader in my position has not already been challenged with. This includes leadership situations as well as criminal activity. At the end of the day our job as commanders in this department is to make sure that we are policing Acworth with the most ethical people, the best equipment, the most advanced training, utilizing the latest techniques, all the while presenting our agency as community friendly, professional, and at the same time tough. That is a mouth full just to verbally express. Now imagine what a challenge it is to actually deliver all of this to our citizens. But I love everything about our community and this department. I look forward to coming to work every day and now I have some new tools in my toolbox and some new relationships with other masters of my craft. Those in our community that have kept up with the progress of our agency over the last decade can attest that this agency has come a long way. Our approval rating has improved exponentially and the partnerships that we have forged in the community are unparalled. Getting our command staff through the FBINA is just another demonstration of how devoted we are to this agency and the City of Acworth. We have some of the best leaders in the law enforcement profession right here in Acworth and our community can feel a sense of pride in that. Having leadership The signs on the tree refer to the courage with this level of and integrity that are required to complete formal training, the FBI Academy. This marks the beginning Master’s degrees, and the end of the Yellow Brick Road. and in the case of the Chief of Police a PhD in public administration is exceptional. That is what we are, an exceptional police department, and I believe that our community deserves nothing less than the best! So I along with other members of this command staff have committed to make ourselves the best that we can be.

What impact has this experience had on your life? Wow… aside from the educational aspect, the newly forged relationships, and simply put the sense of pride in accomplishment, I guess I have Wayne receiving his diploma from had some time to FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III. re-evaluate my commitment to my faith, my family, and my community. Eleven weeks is a long time to be away from those you love and the job that you enjoy so much. And while I am on this topic, let me say that my being away for eleven weeks doesn’t remotely compare to the sacrifice that our military personnel makes while being deployed. What I have faced does make me more understanding and appreciative of their commitment and the sacrifices that these brave individuals and their families endure. With that said I have to recognize what a sacrifice my wife, Melinda, has made and what a commitment she has demonstrated during my absence. She works full time for Wells Fargo and worked overtime being the head Wayne was joined by his wife, Melinda and of the house for daughters, Madelyn & Mallory for the last eleven his graduation ceremony. weeks. Our girls are involved in sports and all kinds of extracurricular activities at North Cobb Christian School and Melinda never missed a beat. I couldn’t have asked for her to have been more understanding and cooperative during this time. I know that I have a new respect and appreciation for her because she sure has demonstrated her commitment to our family! I think that I have been inspired to be a better father and husband. My line of work is notorious for missed family events but I am blessed to have a wife and children who understand and are just as committed to our community as I am. The best way to show them my appreciation for their sacrifices and commitment is to prioritize appropriately by demonstrating my walk with God daily and to carve out time everyday to just be daddy and Wayne. But being Major Dennard is a pretty good gig too! I am glad to be home Acworth and thanks to everyone who kept up with me and supported me by phone, notes, and Facebook. Including you Crystal who kept me supplied with my monthly copies of Around Acworth!

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Are credit unions limited in their services? No, not at all. Credit unions like LGE are able to offer fullservice banking, such as a variety of personal and business accounts, online and mobile services (like Bill Pay and Online Banking) and ATM services. We have even expanded our line of services by recently introducing LGE Insurance Services* and LGE Investment and Retirement Services**. These in-house businesses are available to our members and provide financial services in addition to the attractive deposit and loan offerings LGE members have come to expect and rely on from their Credit Union. Now more than ever, it is important to make your money work for you. And to also look at all the banking options that are available to you, your family and your business. LGE Community Credit Union is a great alternative to the big banks, offering better rates and lower fees on services like savings and checking accounts, auto loans, home loans and business accounts. For 60 years, LGE Community Credit Union has been a federally insured banking alternative. We have seven locations throughout northwest Georgia, including our newest branch right here in Acworth at the corner of Highway 92 and Highway 41 (3891 Cobb Parkway).

And now, business accounts We are also pleased to announce that we now offer business accounts, including business banking and business lending. Entering this highly competitive area is an exciting new venture for LGE and something we hope will be extremely beneficial for our members and future members, who own a business in the area. We are able to offer business deposit accounts, like checking and savings accounts, and both SBA and conventional business loans, like Visa credit cards, vehicle loans, commercial real estate and other commercial loans for your business. If you are interested in bringing your business banking to LGE or have questions about any of the accounts, please visit our website for more details or to request a phone call from one our business account specialists.

Reaching out into the community How is a credit union different from a bank? There are several key differences. Most importantly, a credit union has no stockholders and no paid directors. So, instead of setting aside profits for those individuals, LGE is able to offer its account holders higher earnings on personal checking and savings accounts, lower rates on loans and lower fees than you would typically find at a bank. Credit unions exist to serve their account holders, or what we call members. The emphasis is on people, not profits. Also, many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that LGE is federally insured, meaning your money is safe. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, just as the FDIC insures bank deposits. 20

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In addition to providing financial services, LGE is committed to extending its reach to the community at large, which includes a commitment to financial literacy and teaching students the importance of good saving and spending habits. We offer youth savings accounts for our youngest members, which are a great way for parents to teach their kids the importance of saving, but it also gives our youth the opportunity to learn how to manage their own account because they are the primary account holder. Our youth accounts have a minimum balance of only $5.00, and deposits can be made into the accounts at any time. There are three clubs, depending on the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age, and as they get older, they automatically migrate to the next club. Each club has their own website with interactive learning tools, and two of the clubs have quarterly newsletters for its account holders. Enrollment is free and only requires a $5.00 initial deposit to open the account.

As a community credit union, LGE takes its commitment to the communities and citizens its serves very seriously. In 2011 alone, the credit union actively participated in close to 100 events, such as high school football games, local festivals and parades and Chamber of Commerce actives. Some of our staff members have also become very involved with the local business associations, such as the Acworth Business Association. We invite you to stop by our Acworth branch—the first credit union in Acworth! — or visit us online at www.LGEccu.org and learn how LGE can help you achieve your financial well-being. Our friendly staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have or give you more information about our services.

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*Offered by LGE Insurance Services, LLC. * *Non-deposit investment products and services are offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (“CFS”), a registered broker-dealer (Member FINRA/ SIPC) and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Products offered through CFS: are not NCUA/NCUSIF or otherwise federally insured, are not guarantees or obligations of the credit union, and may involve investment risk including possible loss of principal. Investment Representatives are registered through CFS. LGE Community Credit Union has contracted with CFS to make non-deposit investment products and services available to credit union members.

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Citizens of the Year! HENRY CHANDLER NAMED ACWORTH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

JAY CUNNINGHAM NAMED KENNESAW CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Henry Chandler, chef, owner and operator of Henry’s Louisiana Grill and Henry’s Uptown, was named the Acworth Citizen of the Year at the Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council meeting. Chandler is an active member of the Acworth Business Association and the Downtown Development Authority. His restaurant, Henry’s Louisiana Grill, remains a landmark in Acworth with its authentic Cajun cuisine. Chandler volunteers much of his time with students in the Acworth area through his participation in school festivals and cooking presentations. He is also very active in his church, St. Catherine’s of Sienna in Kennesaw. Chandler has lived in Cobb County for 17 years with his wife and children.

Jay Cunningham, owner of Superior Plumbing Service, Inc., was named the Kennesaw Citizen of the Year at the Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council meeting. Superior Plumbing is a large supporter of the Kennesaw community through its sponsorships and community service. In 2011, the company helped to sponsor the Big Shanty Festival, Love the Lake Festival, Taste of Acworth and Taste of Kennesaw. Cunningham himself is active in the community as he sponsors meals for the North Cobb High School football team and for Egleston Children’s Hospital. Additionally, he donated iPads to several autism centers in Cobb County.

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S o u n d M o n e y 2.0 There is an old saying that “What cannot be sustained, will not be sustained.” Whether in engineering, finance, health, or economics, any policy that common sense tells us cannot be sustained for the long-run you can bet will at some point come to an end. Can anyone remember the residential housing boom of 2003-2007 in which first-time home buyers with no income, no job, and no personal assets could get a low interest 30-year loan for a 3,000 square foot home? What about the soaring prices of high tech stocks in the late 1990’s in which citizen investors expected to sustain double-digit returns on trendy new companies that had never once turned a profit? Sadly for us as Americans, many financial experts see clouds on our horizon that are even darker than the collapses we have seen in the US economy over the past decade. With an existing federal debt that is equal to seven years of federal government income and a Federal Reserve that is creating money out of thin air in an attempt to boost the economy, there are whispers that the dollar itself may be gutted by inflation in the coming years.

Steps number one and two require both parties in Washington to make hard choices about living within our means and forgoing additional public consumption to pay down the national debt. Step number three will require renewing an age-old paradigm about how Americans think about money. To preserve the US dollar for future generations and protect us from harmful monetary shocks from foreign powers such as China, we need to move away from the current Federal Reserve model and move carefully toward a dollar that is backed by a breadbasket of twenty (20) staple commodities that represent the core building blocks of the US economy. Chosen from the sectors of Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Construction as well as select precious metals such as silver and gold, the twenty staple commodities would back the dollar with a tangible store-of-value that could not be easily manipulated by international speculators seeking to harm the US economy.

Backing the dollar with fixed amounts of staple commodities such as crude oil, coal, natural gas, iron ore, steel, gold, silver, uranium, aluminum, cotton, wheat, corn, and soy beans would allow strategic reserves of America was able to recover from the double-digit crude oil, gold, and wheat to be effectively inflation of the early 1980’s by cutting tax rates, used as collateral in all dollar transactions. continuing robust federal spending and accepting a For breadbasket commodities without US dramatic increase our national debt. However, with reserves, contracts could be written by the a federal debt that is three times the size of our debt US Treasury to purchase needed quantities in in 1980 and a spending trajectory in which 42% of all the marketplace should any holder of dollars federal spending goes on the national credit card, we choose to exercise the option of exchange. have achieved the public debt threshold of 100% of In practice, each of the twenty staple GDP that has led other world powers to print money commodities would make up 5% of the and use inflation as the means of pulling itself out of value of the US dollar. Once established as Rep. Ed Setzler - R, Acworth the nose dive of unpayable debt. a commodity-backed currency, one-thousand US dollars could literally buy you a truckload Many believe the Federal Reserve is already laying the ground of twenty staple items: 20 gallons of crude oil, two 1-ounce silver work for this inflation with the quantitative easing policies that coins, one gram of gold, 15 pounds of copper ingots, 9 bushels have created trillions of dollars out of thin air since 2008 and sold of corn, 5 bushels of soybeans, 9 bushels of wheat, 35 pounds of them to banks at artificially low interest rates. Created to boost cotton, etc. our struggling economy, two-thirds of these new dollars are parked in the reserves of major banks waiting for investment prospects The concept of a multiple commodity based currency has won to improve in the marketplace. Once released these dollars could proponents over the years from the likes of economist F.A. Hayek, trigger an avalanche of price inflation if productivity does not rise investment legend Benjamin Graham, and was considered seriously to match the new dollars washing into the system. The impact of by the Reagan Administration in response to the inflation of the this very possible scenario would mean that retirement nest eggs early 1980’s. Given the fiscal, economic, and monetary challenges and 401(k) funds would lose their purchasing power as prices America faces in the coming century, we would be well advised to of everyday goods and services would rise at rates not seen in a embrace a multiple commodity based currency to preserve trillions generation. Any regular grocery shopper can testify to the rise in in personal savings and anchor the US economy on the bedrock of food prices since 2008 brought on by commodity price increases sound money in a world in which fiat currencies such as the EURO linked to a loss of confidence in the US dollar. are crumbling around us. Recognizing the complexity of the public debt, structural spending, and monetary problems facing America, I propose a three-step approach that we can all study further and resolve to support in 2012: (1) balance the federal budget through the shared sacrifice of cutting discretionary, defense, and entitlement spending; (2) begin implementation of a 20-year plan to pay off our federal debt; and (3) transition to a sustainable, commodity-based monetary system that is rooted in the principles of sound money insisted upon by our nation’s Founders. 28

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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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January Events

Alive After Five —

Thursday, January 12, 5:30 p.m. Henry’s Louisiana Grill, 4835 North Main Street

Monthly Luncheon –

“Back to Business” ABA Pays it Forward The Acworth Business Association (ABA) is gearing up for an exciting 2012 year and we want you to be a part of it. The ABA is a membership organization of 250 businesses with over (30) networking opportunities to help your business succeed. We are invested in our local community and in an effort to Pay it Forward in 2011, we gave more than $30,000 in support of our local school and community organizations. We have assembled a talented Board of Directors to serve you this coming year: Vincent G. Bubolo, Sr. CFP® Compliance Individualized; James Albright with City of Acworth; Jeff Glover General Contractor; Marlon Longacre with NorthStar Church; Sheri Brante with Cobb Schools Foundation; Daniel Diemer with Day’s Chevrolet; Laura Hart with Quickie Coupons; Devin Phillips with RBC Bank; Deborah Hill with Chick-fil-A; Vince DiCecco with Your Personal Business Trainer; Brandon Douglas with the City of Acworth; Todd Lollis with Freedom Church; Ella Ford with Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jay White with Acopia Home Loans.

Thursday, January 26, 11:30 a.m State of City Address NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw Networking begins at 11:15 a.m.

Lagniappe - Begins at 10:30 a.m. prior to the monthly luncheon.

November Alive After Five held at Salon Avenue Suites

Business owners located at Salon Avenue Suites: L-R: Karen Sepnieski, Naomi Santos, Amanda Jacoups, Owner of Salon Avenue Suites Allen Storch, Julie Gasper, Dionne Taylor, Keke McCastler & Tai Robinson.

Membership in the ABA has unbeatable benefits! For only $75 a year, your business receives a welcome package that includes a membership card, static cling membership sticker, one minute of fame at a monthly luncheon, a listing in our online business directory and free surprises. We are at your service, so never hesitate to call. You can reach our management team M — F, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. at (770) 423-1330 or via email at aba@acworthbusiness.org. You can also visit our website for the most up to date information at www.acworthbusiness.org. On behalf of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors, we wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. — Marvon Williams 2012 ABA President 32

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November Luncheon — Veterans Day Celebration

Creations by Cookie catered the November luncheon. L-R: Owner Sandra Cook, Stacey Guerrant, Jean Autry & Cathie Jones.

Past President James Albright; Guest Speaker Brigadier General Jon Collins, US Army, Retired and currently the Executive Director of Adult Education for Chattahoochee Technical College; ABA President Vince Bubolo; Luncheon Sponsor Marvin & Pat Hand - Owner of Dancing Moon Travel and Kevin Gragg of Dancing Moon Travel.

Ret. Brigadier General Jon Collins & Vince Bubolo

December Luncheon — Holiday Party

Choral group from Furtah Preparatory School performed for the ABA.

The ABA attendees enjoyed the ballet performance of these incredibly talented dancers from Impact Dance Studio.

The School of the Month was Lewis Elementary. Representing Lewis Elementary was Marine-Jason Tollett with son Cole; Army-Glenn Dawkins with daughter Danielle; Coast Guard Andrea Currier with daughter Alexandria, Teacher of the Year Dyan Searles and Assistant Principal Angela Lumsden.

Incoming ABA President Marvon Williams presented Vince Bubolo with a plaque in appreciation for his service to the ABA.

Barbecue Street catered the luncheon. L-R: Chad Jensen, Kristie Seawell & Owner Malcolm Wood.

Teacher of the Year at Frey Elementary is Pam Rountree.

The School of the Month was Frey Elementary. Principal Joyce Piket thanked the ABA for their support and shared with the attendees the Hero’s Welcome Walk of Honor taking place at Frey Elem. for Lt. Cameron West.

A Hero’s Welcome On Friday, December 16, Frey Elementary was proud to give a Hero’s Welcome to Acworth’s very own Cameron West, a marine who attended Frey Elementary and was a member of the first graduating class. Last year, he made a visit to the school for memories sake and met Principle Joyce Piket. After learning that he was serving in Afghanistan, she asked if the school could adopt he and his platoon and send them care packages. West was thrilled and promised he would return to thank everyone after the war. Soon after they began sending care packages to Afghanistan, West was injured in an IED explosion in October 2010, and had to return home to San Diego to continue his rehabilitation. Just a few short weeks ago, Frey Elementary was informed that West would be visiting Acworth and planned to stop by the school to thank the students, faculty and administration in person, as he had promised. The school began to organize the Walk of Honor for West’s arrival, which ended up being much larger than they had anticipated. Piket stated that everything quickly snowballed once word got out that Cameron was coming to town. Not only did the students and parents get involved, but the City of Acworth, the Acworth Police Department, the Patriot Guard and the Acworth Business Association all played a role in the welcoming. Supporters from all around lined the entrance of the school as well as Frey’s students who lined the hallways waving flags with some stealing hugs and high-fives from West along with giving him homemade cards and letters. He got the chance to say hello and thank everyone and was happy to show off his prosthetic leg from the explosion to the students. West also shared a message to all the classrooms via the school’s closed circuit television. Frey presented West with a $1500 check for the Semper Fi Fund. Mayor Tommy Allegood presented West with a paver that will be placed at Patriots Point in his honor and City of Acworth Alderman Bob Weatherford presented West with a Certificate of Dedication. West stated the support from the community means a lot to him and the troops in Afghanistan and he appreciates everything that they have done for them.

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A closer look at the provisional income rules. Many new retirees assume that Social Security income is tax-free. That is not always the case. The Social Security Amendments of 1983 opened the door to taxes on some SSI, depending on the amount of income someone earns in a calendar year. Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

How much of your SSI is potentially taxable? As much as 85% of it, under certain conditions. Four factors determine how much of your SSI will be taxed: • The total amount of income that you earn.

• Where it comes from. • Your taxpayer filing status. • Your provisional income – a MAGI calculation which you can figure out by using Worksheet 34-1 in IRS Publication 915 or the Social Security Benefits Worksheet in the instruction booklets for IRS Form 1040 and Form 1040A. How is provisional income determined? In simple terms, this is calculated using your AGI, minus one-half of your Social Security benefits. (Tax-free interest from investments such as muni bonds also becomes provisional income.) How much income can you earn before your SSI is taxed? The 2011 limits are pretty straightforward: • Single person: up to 50% of your SSI can be taxed if your provisional income is greater than $25,000, and up to 85% of your SSI can be taxed if your provisional income exceeds $34,000. • Married/head of household: up to 50% of your SSI can be taxed if your provisional income is greater than $32,000, and up to 85% of your SSI can be taxed if your provisional income exceeds $44,000. Who doesn’t have to worry about this? If your only source of income is Social Security or equivalent retirement railroad benefits, it is unlikely that your SSI will be taxed and you may not even need to file a federal return. In 2011, Social Security benefits are tax-exempt for single taxpayers with provisional incomes under $25,000 and married/head of household taxpayers with provisional incomes under $32,000. What can be done to reduce (or avoid) the tax? If you are close to hitting either the 50% or 85% tax levels, you may want to think twice about moves that could take your provisional continued on page 46 36

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How Can I Brand My Business? “Brand” is derived from the Old Norse word, “brandr” which means “to burn,” and refers to producers who burned their marks (or brand) onto their products. This was their way of distinguishing their products from those of others. Modern day branding originated in the 19th century with the advent of Don Kyle packaged goods as production of many household items shifted from local communities to centralized factories. Manufacturers quickly realized that it was difficult for their generic packaged goods to compete with familiar, local products and therefore needed to convince the consumers that their products could be trusted just as much as local products. Hence, the beginning of modern day branding. So what does this mean to local business owners and why is this important? Just as the manufacturers did in early years, your company must become THE trusted source in your market so that when consumers think about purchasing the type products or services offered by your business, your “brand” will be the first on their minds. But how do I build my brand? The basic steps to building a brand for your business are as follows. 1. Define Your Brand — products and services offered and related quantities; the company’s core values, mission, and specialization; target market; company tagline, etc. You can then create a business personality using this information, which can then be used to create a strategic plan to form a relationship with your target market. 2. Determine Your Brand’s Objectives — a clear definition of your brand’s audience and the objectives your brand needs to achieve. 3. Focus on Your Target Audience — regardless of your brand’s mission, identifying and gaining the loyalty of your target audience is the goal. 4. Discover and Crush Your Brand Barriers — analyze the barriers (competition, demand, location, etc.) that you may encounter and develop a strategy to overcome them. 5. Determine that Your Brand Packaging is Reflecting the Right Company Image — what is your company image saying to the marketplace? If you have questions or would like more information on branding 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

A Positve Sign Things have been real tough for a number of years with unemployment high and the economy really struggling. I know many people are losing their homes or have already been foreclosed on, but I am a firm believer that the severity of our current state of recession is directly affected by the mental state of our people as they go through their daily Dan Jape lives and that there is a difference as to how bad things are as reported by the media versus the true state of the economy. A few years ago, I could not get ready for work in the morning without being bombarded with one negative doom and gloom story after another. If you listened to all of these, it really set the tone for your day and gave you such a negative outlook on things that you could not help being down and depressed. It has changed a little now and you don’t see as many of these stories one after another. I know it is the negative news that gets people’s attention. You never see upbeat happy news reported, only the tragedies, but if all you hear is negative news, I believe there is a self-perpetuating effect on everyone. Most remember the Reagan years in a positive light and one of the things he did the best was to inspire people and make us feel good about our country and our future. We are a great

nation and we will rise again to overcome this current funk that has beset us. The last few years have been some of the most difficult in 33 years for us at Reliable and we have had to work very hard to earn and keep the customers we have. But the good side of this is I believe this hard work has resulted in a better company with more attention to detail and customer service. We work very hard to please every customer and make sure we offer the best customer service experience. In extreme good times, I think companies get lazy about customer service, as there is a never ending line of new customers ready to do business with them. For the last few years, we have not seen many new homes being built or many new commercial jobs to bid on. I believe it was almost impossible for people to get loans to build or develop a commercial site. In the last few months, all this has changed. People are sending us a large number of prints of new homes being built to bid on and we have won the contracts to install the heating and plumbing in some home already completed. We are also seeing new commercial jobs being constructed. This must mean there is a thawing of credit and money available to build these projects and it means there will be many more housing starts this upcoming year than we have seen in the past few years. Oddly enough, I have not seen this on the news. I feel continued on page 46

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Dr. Sherri Ziomek

An article appearing February 7, 2011 on the online news site, “All Voices,” describes in a clear manner the way chiropractic helps the immune system to function properly. The article’s author, Debbie Nicholson, begins her article by reporting, “The evidence keeps on growing for receiving wellness care from chiropractors. Chiropractic care aids in decreasing health care costs, health behavior and enhances quality of life.”

In the opening explanation of how the immune system works, Nicholson explains that the immune system and the nervous system are “..directly connected and work as one to develop maximum responses for the body to adjust and heal correctly.” She also notes that any alteration to the function of the nervous system will subsequently have an effect on the function of the nervous system. Nicholson further ties these two systems together by saying, “Misalignments, called subluxations of the spine, cause compression and irritation of the nerve pathways influencing organ systems of the body. Subluxations cause physical nerve stress which affects neural control. Researchers have stated that these types of stressful conditions lead to changed rates

of immune function and increase susceptibility to numerous diseases.” The remainder of the article reviews the long history of scientific research that proves what chiropractors have observed in their offices. The author then reviews research from 1992 when it was shown that an adjustment to the thoracic spine (mid back) causes a subsequent elevation of the white blood cell count. This white blood cell count is associated with increased immunity. The research was performed by Dr. Ronald Petro, PhD, chief of cancer prevention research at New York Preventive Medical Institute and professor of medicine environmental health at New York University. The research examined 107 people who had ongoing chiropractic care and compared them to an average population of people not under chiropractic care. They also reviewed a population of people who were suffering from cancer. The result of the study showed that, as expected, the people suffering from cancer had an immune function that was 50 percent weaker than the average population. However, when they looked at the population of people under long term chiropractic care, their rate of immunity was 200 percent higher than the average population, and 400 percent higher than continued on page 46

What is Glaucoma? Each year, more than 60 million Americans are at risk of developing glaucoma and nearly 3 million currently have glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Of those who have glaucoma, about half don’t even know it. This is because early-stage glaucoma displays no outward symptoms such as pain or vision loss. Dr. Dylan Reach The good news, however, is that there are tests that can be done to catch glaucoma early…before it has done too much damage. Glaucoma is the progressive loss of optic nerve fibers. It often occurs when there is too much fluid in the eye, causing pressure to build up and eventually damage the optic nerve. This delicate structure at the back of the eye sends vision information to the brain, making it vital for good vision. Damage usually begins at the outer edges of the nerve, so untreated glaucoma can destroy peripheral vision (the top, bottom and sides of your view.) The factors that indicate an increased risk of developing glaucoma are:

1. Age – People over 60 2. Elevated Intraocular Pressure 3. Medical Conditions – Diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis 4. Race – African Americans over 40 5. Previous eye trauma Many people may know of the “air puff” test or other tests used to measure eye pressure in an eye examination. But, this test alone cannot detect glaucoma. Acworth Family Eyecare is proud to offer the latest technology in detecting and monitoring glaucoma, nerve fiber layer analysis. This test is very fast and can be conducted without dilation. Damage from glaucoma is always preceded by loss and thinning of the nerve fiber layer. It often occurs when there is too much fluid in the eye, causing pressure to build up and eventually damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending vision information to the brain. Since this damage cannot be repaired, prevention is important. By accurately measuring the thickness of the nerve fiber layer and comparing the results to known glaucoma patients, we can quickly diagnose patients that may be at risk. If glaucoma is detected early, the chance of serious visual damage is reduced. We can also use this technology to diagnose patients with diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, as well as other diseases of the retina. Continued on page 46

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Use Your Noodle

Tiffany Hughes

We are all familiar with those hard little packages of dehydrated noodles, or as I like to call them, Kitchen Bricks, aka Ramen noodles. I can’t poke too much fun because I lived off Ramen noodles while in graduate school. At mere pennies a pack, I was able to eat my fill for less than a dollar. I will admit, however, that it was years and years after my graduate studies before I could eat them again.

Flash forward to today, and I’ve discovered I actually like Ramen noodles, when poverty isn’t forcing me to eat them! It turns out that these little packages have a variety of tasty applications. For instance, add a can of cooked chicken breast to a chickenflavored pack of noodles, along with 3 cups water, and voila, instant chicken noodle soup. Not only can you simply use Ramen noodles in place of regular spaghetti, you can make a great stir fry with a pack or 2. Pick your favorite flavor and boil without adding the seasoning packet. For best results, refrigerate the cooked noodles for a couple hours prior to using. In a skillet, cook a bag of frozen mixed veggies, in canola oil, with either one pound cubed chicken breast. Cook until meat is done, then add 2 tbs. each,

canola oil and soy sauce, noodles, and a can of diced water chestnuts. Add the seasoning packet, turn the heat to Med High and cook, stirring often, until noodles are golden. Serve with lime juice and roasted peanuts. Alternatively, you can also use precooked Ramen noodles to jazz up leftover Chinese takeout. Simply heat canola oil Med High, add the noodles and leftovers, then cook until warm. You have now turned your Cashew Chicken into Pan Fried Noodles with Cashew Chicken! A different idea is to crush the noodles in the package, then cook in a couple teaspoons of butter until golden. This makes a great, crunchy condiment for salads or slaw. They are also good as a crispy topping on soup, particularly baked potato soup or clam chowder. So before you turn up your nose at the lowly, little Ramen noodle, give it another chance. You might be surprised at what you can come up with. Happy cooking 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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Sweat Equity More and more homeowners have decided to fix up what they have rather than buying a new home. Look at the down turn in housing sales and the ridiculous amount of inventory out there. Lately, when I go visit prospective clients, they seem more interested now than ever before in maximizing their Jeff Glover remodeling dollar. They want to know how they can be part of the project and put in their own “sweat equity.” This is a great way to save money on home improvement projects and I encourage my clients to do this. So when should you “Do-It-Yourself?” Well, if you have a comfort level in the construction process and really do enjoy the work, then by all means, GO FOR IT! But, if not, don’t talk yourself into it and wind up burdening yourself with taking on the task. If you are wanting to have your basement finished or remodeled, an easy way to save money is to handle the job site cleaning yourself instead of asking the contractor to do it. It is not the most glamorous, mind you, but still very important. A clean work area keeps workers safe, and helping out with the

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project lets you track what materials are used and monitor the progress. Depending on how large your project is, painting is also another great way to save money, especially since this can be a large ticket item. Whatever task you choose to take on, realize that your contractor will set the pace of your job. Be sure to stay within the time line so as not to push out your date of completion. However, I touched on this in last months article, if your home was built prior to 1978, you need to understand that lead paint is probably evident and will need to be tackled by a EPA Certified Renovation Firm and if you are caught prepping your home by removing paint improperly the fines are ugly. If you are on a tight budget, it is important to let your contractor know that you want to tackle some things yourself. Ask the contractor to suggest ways that you can become more involved in your remodeling project. So be smart, be safe and know your limitations. 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.

Love to Love you Baby

Dr. Nedra Dodds

Starting the new year should not be viewed like any traditional holiday. One that has a certain day on the calendar, and then forgotten until next year. Entering another year not only signifies our mortality of getting older, but also should allow us time for reflection regarding new beginnings. Just as Rome was not built in one day, the well-wishes and intent for a new year doesn’t end on January 1.

The tradition of using a baby to signify the new year was begun in Greece around 600 BC. It was their tradition at that time to celebrate their god of wine, Dionysus, by parading a baby in a basket, representing the annual rebirth of that god as the spirit of fertility. Early Egyptians also used a baby as a symbol of rebirth. The use of an image of a baby with a New Year’s banner as a symbolic representation of the new year was brought to early America by the Germans, who had used the effigy since the fourteenth century. Babies do not enter the world with ready-made skills or expectations. Initially they exist to provide us with wonder, amazement, and many times, entertainment because of their newness and innocence. We find joy and pride in seeing what

our influence makes them become as they grow up. With babies, part of the nurturing process is to maintain a high level of prevention from harm. The environment they are placed in promotes safety and the bulk of a baby’s medical care is to prevent diseases. If this same simple concept is continually applied throughout adulthood, the negative effects of poor aging would not be inevitable. Each new year should be treated the same as a brand new bundle of joy. We welcome and celebrate its arrival. We contribute everyday to the maturation process. We catalog milestones. We learn from the past and make decisions that ultimately affect long term outcomes and at some point the cycle is completed. All cultures celebrate the completion of this cycle as part of embracing the future. Old acquaintances are just that — old. Those acquaintances could come in the form of bad habits, undesirable physical characteristics or negative people. Old acquaintances should be forgotten once the new year of living a life of longevity begins — because everything new is new again. 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.

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Don’t Put Jesus First This Year…

J.R. Lee

2011 is gone and 2012 has come! The arrival of the New Year brings with it limitless possibilities. Most likely, you are currently engaged in the process of living out your New Year resolutions. You are setting and resetting your priorities. You are making promises to God, yourself and others that you fully intend to keep. I love this time of year and the opportunity to recalibrate my life in order to see my God-given potential come to life!

Before you get too far into the process – let me give a fair warning. Before you make any promise to God – do NOT try and put Jesus first in your life in 2012. Don’t get me wrong, it sounds good, and I’ve said it plenty of times. The routine usually looks something like this: I will put Jesus first, my family second, and my job third, etc. Here is the problem with that line of thinking. Putting Jesus first in your life means that you segregate Him from your other priorities. The problem with that isn’t in your motives. The problem is that it is a flawed paradigm. So what is the solution? Notice this subtle, yet all-important transition. Instead of putting Him first in your life – try making Him the center of your life. Making God the center of your life means that you integrate Him into every priority.

As a result, it’s not Jesus, then your family, then your job. It’s Jesus: in your family, in your job. It’s not Jesus, then anything. It’s Jesus in everything! That sounds more like it… The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:15-20) As a community, let’s not put Jesus first. Instead, let’s make Him the center. He is not just the top priority in front of the others. He is the top priority in all the others. See the difference? He’s not content to be first. He insists on being the center. Let that be our aim in 2012. 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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Swallow Your Pride It can be excruciating. Dreadful. You may have a tendency to avoid it like The Plague. Few things are as bitter as the humble pie that is digested when we do it. It’s a word that we rarely use, but is called for often: apology.

C.A. Phillips

Smart creatures we humans are. So much so, that our tendency is to always believe we are correct. About everything. All the time. Our guts tell us so, even if our hearts waver.

Perhaps you are having a friendly disagreement with a co-worker. Soon, that laughter wanes into a wry smile, and then pretty soon that smile is gone, and the eyebrows furrow. You are certain that you are right, and you will stake your life on it! This happened to me several years ago. I was certain that UGA faced Penn State in the 1982 Sugar Bowl, and Pittsburgh in the 1983 Sugar Bowl. I bantered about with a co-worker, who said I was wrong. I was absolutely confident. But, so was he. We were at an impasse. What happens at an impasse of this nature? Yep – a wager! We went straight to the trusty ole internet. I could taste victory. I couldn’t wait to rub it in. The Sugar Bowl results from years past began to load on the page. We scrolled down the page, and just like I fully expected…OH NO…wait a second…this can’t be! So, we had to look at another web site, and another. For the love of

humanity…I was…w-w-wr-wro-wrong. It still pains me to even type it. Being humiliated by a co-worker is one thing, but what happens when it involves your spouse? I’m sure you’ve never done this, but once or twice in my 15-year marriage, I’ve said or done something that hurt my spouse in some way. Even today, my initial tendency is to defend myself and explain away the problem. Interestingly, the more I turn into an attorney, the bigger the problem becomes. Humbling yourself and apologizing to your spouse is difficult. I’m slowly (too slowly, likely) learning that if I will just accept responsibility and offer a heart-felt apology, we both begin to heal. Being “right” doesn’t really pay off like you think it will. Trust me. Spouses really have a tough time with this. Each feels justified to act a certain way or do certain things. My good friend Steve Roach once told me he could solve virtually every marriage conflict with three words: “Get over yourself.” Scripture is clear that we are to treat others how we want to be treated. When Paul wrote to the church at Caesarea Philippi, he encouraged them to “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3). That is tough stuff right there. But, when we refuse to apologize for things we’ve done wrong, we leave less room for forgiveness and grace to be offered. Instead, hearts harden, and minds wonder. continued on page 46

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income over the threshold – for example, receiving a sizable chunk of profit from selling a stock, or converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Here are some common moves people make with the input of a qualified tax or financial professional: • Delaying some investment income, rental income or pension income until the following tax year • Shifting assets from accounts or investments producing reportable income (like CDs) into tax-deferred alternatives • Working less • Ramping up pre-tax contributions to an IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) • Lowering interest income (such as income from CDs) • Lowering tax-exempt interest income (from muni bonds, federal tax refunds, veteran’s benefits, gifts and other sources). Before April rolls around, it might be wise to consider the different ways to manage taxes on your Social Security benefits. Some new SSI recipients may be taken aback by the tax they end up paying; alternatively, you can plan to reduce it. 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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companies like ours are on the cutting edge to notice trends and changes in the market place and I have spoken to other company owners in other trade industries and they are seeing the same thing. I take this as a real positive sign and good news for all. If this trend continues it will be good news for everyone and a sign that things are not as bad as the media reports. If more positive signs were to make the news, it might have a positive effect on all of us and in turn a positive effect on the actual economy. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096.

Chiropractic and Immunity, Continued from page 39

those with suppressed immunity suffering from cancer. Dr. Petro stated that, “chiropractic care gives maximum efficiency to whatever genetic abilities you posses, so you can completely resist to the best of your potential.” In her article, Nicholson also reported on a 2005 study showing that, “chiropractic care could influence basic physiological process that affect oxadative stress and DNA repair.” She emphasizes that this shows that removal of subluxations has a positive affect on health down to the DNA level.

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Nicholson notes that children will benefit most from this knowledge as their nervous systems and immune systems are the most impressionable. She states, “The child’s nervous system is required for proper growth and development. There are numerous opportunities when particular parts of the body and brain grow. If the nervous system is not operating correctly, those opportunities could be missed. So it is important that the systems be checked regularly to make sure they are operating at optimal performance. She offers the advice that children should start care as early as possible. She concludes, “Children who receive regular chiropractic care have been demonstrated to have less colds, ear infections and flu. The best time to start is when the child is an infant. Their spines and necks can become very easily misaligned.” 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.

What is Glaucoma? Continued from page 40

With January being Glaucoma Awareness Month, now is the perfect opportunity to have a comprehensive eye health examination. We’re excited to offer the most state-of-the-art technology in the area to provide you with best care possible. Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or visit their website at www.acwortheyes.com.

Swallow Your Pride Continued from page 45

It’s brutal to have to swallow your pride when it involves your husband or wife. No one enjoys it. But, I struggle the most with apologizing to my kids. I don’t mean things like, “I’m sorry you didn’t get to eat dessert,” or “I’m sorry, we just don’t have time to watch a movie.” I mean saying you’re sorry for treating them harshly or putting them down. I tend to be mild-mannered, and have a long fuse. But a couple times as a parent, I have said or done hurtful things to my kids. On the two occasions I can recall this happening, my heart ached. I knew I hurt my son, and it was unbearable to me. I can remember on both occasions going up to his room, sitting beside him on the bed, looking him in the eyes and apologizing to him. Each time, he said, “It’s OK dad, I forgive you.” Not only did this make him feel better, but I knew each of our broken hearts had begun to mend rapidly. Have you treated someone unfairly? Have you been wrong? Did you say something that hurt somebody, and have let it linger far too long? Take’s Steve’s advice: get over yourself. Then, go apologize and experience the freedom offered through forgiveness! 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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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

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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 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (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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