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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Happy New Year from City Hall!

We pray that 2015 will be a year of many blessings and good health for you and your family. January is always an exciting time of year for us at City Hall.

We are putting the final touches on our State of the City Presentation to the Acworth Business Association at the luncheon on Thursday, February 5, at 11:30 a.m., at NorthStar Church. The luncheon is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

The presentation is an opportunity to celebrate our community’s extraordinary achievements as we look back on our accomplishments from 2014 and look forward to our goals in 2015. We will highlight partnerships that have developed community resources, thank the individuals who have made a difference to redevelop and transform our community and celebrate the new businesses that have invested in our City and brought us affordable housing options for all ages.

If you are a business owner, manage a non-profit organization, or operate a church in the community and are not familiar with the Acworth Business Association, we encourage you to get involved for a nominal membership fee of $75 per year. Your membership will give you access to a network of organizations that support each other in the community. As a city, we are excited to see what all is ahead for this organization that is led by a special group of people in our community.

To find out more on the Acworth Business Association, visit www.AcworthBusiness.org.

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Last year was the most attended and biggest year for events in the City. Our great City team and partner organizations hosted several large, impactful events throughout the year. Just to name a few, the Taste of Acworth, Acworth Art Fest, Fourth of July Celebration, Pro Wakeboard Tour, Classic Car Cruises and Acworth Craft Beer Festival produced several million dollars in economic activity for our community – so much so that we have recruited Marriott Fairfield to build in our community this year. Our 2015 calendar of events is now available for viewing at www.CityOfAcworth.org.

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Last month, with the help of the Northwest Cobb Chamber and the Acworth Business Association, we recognized our citizens and business of the year.

Nicolle Williams, with Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community, was named Acworth Citizen of the Year by the Northwest Cobb Chamber. Nicolle serves on the Board of Directors for the Acworth Business Association and the Downtown Development Authority.

Kim Wigington, who serves as our Downtown Development Authority Chairperson and is a well known community volunteer, was named ABA Person of the Year by the Acworth Business Association. Kim and her husband, Kevin, own Brookwood Christian School in Acworth, which specializes in language-based learning disabilities. The ABA also named J.D.’s Bar-BQue on Main Street in Acworth as the ABA Business of the Year. Congratulations to Chip Allen and his crew!

Happy New Year and special thanks to Kim, Nicolle and Chip for making us the #1 City destination!

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On Friday, December 19, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Acworth location of the Marietta Eye Clinic.

Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated the staff on their new location at 4450 Calibre Crossing, Suite 1104. Dr. Louis Schesinger, Dr. Denise Johnson, Dr. Charles Ho and Dr. Kooragayala are available for patient services at this location. Marietta Eye Clinic offers a wide variety of eye care services for their patients such as routine eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lens fitting, cataract and lens implant surgery and much more. They also offer the finest brands of eyewear and sunwear. For a complete list of services you may visit their website at www.MariettaEyeClinic.com or call Holly Fennamore, Office Manager, at (678) 279-1146.

Recently, the City of Kennesaw celebrated the official opening of Mae Magnifique with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner, Theresa Gray, family and friends were in attendance as Kennesaw’s Mayor, Mark Mathews cut the ribbon. Mae Magnifique’ is a full service boutique salon where you will experience the true definition of personalized service. Theresa is a Make-up Artist, Hair Designer and a Color Specialist with over 30 years experience. Mae Magnifique specialize in Bridal, Wedding Parties, Prom & Special Event Up-Styles and more. Stop in and meet Theresa and see this brand new, beautiful salon. It is located at 2953 North Cobb Pkwy., Ste 2, Kenn. (next to Kid to Kid & Batteries Plus). For more information, www.MaeMagnifique.com or call (678) 571-9092.

New District One Commissioner Sworn Into Office Recently, Cobb County welcomed newly-elected District One Commissioner Bob Weatherford with his swearing-in ceremony in the Board of Commissioners room in Marietta. Superior Court Judge J. Stephen Schuster conducted the ceremony as Weatherford’s family looked on. He has previously served in the U.S. Marines, law enforcement and on the Acworth City Council.

Weatherford takes the commission seat held by Commissioner Helen Goreham, who retired at the end of the year. District One covers northwest Cobb County.

Helen Goreham stated, “Thank you to the residents of Cobb County for affording me the opportunity to serve as Cobb County District One Commissioner for 12 years. It has been an honor and a privilege. Thank you for your support and trust.”

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Acworth Citizen of the Year Nicolle Williams, the Executive Director of Dogwood Forest of Acworth, was presented with the “2014 Acworth Citizen of the Year” award at the Northwest Cobb Chamber Area Council meeting. She has a great love for the City of Acworth and loves serving in any capacity.

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ABA 2014 Business of the Year Chip Allen owner of JD’s BarB-Que was honored as the ABA Business of the Year due to their strong ethical standards, growth and achievement, leadership within its employees and many contributions to the ABA and the Acworth community.

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Congratulations to Michael Everhart on being named Kennesaw’s Citizen of the Year for 2014 at the Northwest Cobb Chamber Area Council meeting!

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KBA 2014 Person of the Year Congratulations to Bill Quinney on being named the Kennesaw Business Association Person of the Year for 2014. Bill is someone who is always there and willing to lend a helping hand.

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ABA 2014 Person of the Year Kim Wigington, who serves as the Downtown Development Authority Chairperson and community volunteer, was honored as the ABA Person of the Year for her dedication and support of the ABA and the Acworth community. Kim is co-founder of Brookwood Christian Language School.

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AcworthBaseball.org. They provide a safe, challenging and most of all, fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls, ages 4 – 19. Their goal is to instill in the children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community.

purchase is required. Tickets are non-refundable after January 30. Children two (2) years of age and under do not need a ticket; however they must sit on an adult’s lap. For more information, call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714.

Mark Your Calendar: Daddy Daughter Dance

An on-site registration day will take place on Saturday, January 10, at Roberts School Community Center from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

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

Martin Luther King Day Celebration The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will be hosting the 3rd annual MLK Day Celebration and 5th annual Day of Service on Monday, January 19. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at Acworth City Hall. One of this year’s presenters was a participant in the 1968 Civil Rights Movement in Memphis, TN – they feel honored to have her with them!

Immediately following the ceremony, the Acworth Achievers Mentoring and After School Program will be hosting their annual Day of Service. They will be working on a service project in the Acworth community. Come and join them! All volunteers are welcome! For more information, please visit their website at www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Kennesaw Goes Italian for Valentine’s Dance Party Start making your plans now — tickets are on sale for the City of Kennesaw’s annual Valentine’s Day Party, which will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. This year’s theme is “Italy” — everything from its art and architecture to its mouthwatering pastas and decadent desserts. The family-friendly event will feature an “all-you-care-to-eat” dinner, professional DJ and dancing, character entertainment, games, prizes, and plenty of memorable photo opportunities.

All adults must be accompanied by a child, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Seating will be open; however, tables will be reserved for parties of six or more. Tickets are $15 per person, and can be purchased online at www.KennesawGa.gov or at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Advance 12

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REGISTER NOW — The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will be hosting their annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 21, from 7 – 9 p.m., at North Cobb High School in the Old Gym. This year’s theme is: “Frozen Princess Ball”!

All girls ages 13 and under, are invited to visit the winter wonderland and enjoy a very special evening with their dads or adult male escort. The daddy-daughter duos will dress in their favorite frozen attire and dance the night away! It will be an evening of great times for all and a great opportunity for dads and their daughters to spend a special evening together.

The event will include a DJ, an ice cream bar, gifts for the girls, and a photographer will be set up for optional pictures.

Registration for this event is now underway! The cost per couple for City of Acworth residents is $25 and $35 for non-residents.

Additional daughters cost $10 each. Make sure to pre-register for this event! Day-of Registration will only be held IF space is available and increased rates will apply. For more information or to register visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Kennesaw Event Celebrates MLK Legacy A program celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Sunday, January 18, from 5 – 7 p.m., at the Kennesaw Mountain High School Auditorium. The program, titled United We Stand, Divided We Fall, is an initiative of Thankful Baptist Church as well as other local churches and the City of Kennesaw. The fifth annual celebration focuses around youth, with the reading of essays about unity, interpretive dance, and singing. A Community Choir made up of members of local churches will perform, as well as many special guests.

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Hometown hero Zack Everhart, joined by eleven other Season 11 contestants of the Emmy-award winning Fox TV dance completion TV show So You Think You Can Dance, were special guests at the annual Kennesaw Santa Parade and Day with Santa.

Everhart, who finished in fourth place in the competition, was joined by winner Ricky Ubeda, runner up Valerie Rockey, and third place finisher Jessica Richens, as well as eight other Top 20 cast members. The group is currently touring across North America and is scheduled to perform in more than 70 cities.

New in historic downtown Acworth! Shuttles will be running on Friday and Saturday nights to help transport patrons from one of the public parking lots who were unable to find a parking spot along Main Street. For more information regarding the shuttle stops and times, please visit www.AcworthTourism.org and click on Historic Downtown.

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Georgia Trade School is Helping Rebuild the American Legion Post 304 Locally owned Georgia Trade School (GTS), a welding school in Kennesaw), is proud to assist the American Legion North Cobb Post 304 with their renovations. To date, GTS has gutted the interior including restaurant tables and chairs and the old water heater. The staff and students built a frame with castors for a large drink cooler and future plans call for the construction of a twenty foot bar to be built with steel and wood donated from Peach State Lumber. GTS also intends to build a grill and a stand for the American Legion’s new street signage.

This project is being managed by GTS Instructor James Spinner and GTS student Scot McKneely. Scot is a United States Marine Corps Veteran with service in two foreign wars between 2008 and 2014.

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Gallery 4463 is proud to present an exhibit of paintings done as a part of Mneme Therapy. The works are created by children and adult who benefit from this particular type of therapy. The show runs from January 7 – 13 and there will be a FREE reception on Saturday, January 10, from 6 – 9 p.m.

Mneme Therapy attempts to achieve whole brain synchronization and sustained attentive focus in patients with issues pertaining to the brain. This type of therapy is particularly successful with children with Autism, learning disabilities and adults with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is a fun activity for the patients but also has serious benefits. The therapy goal is to create whole brain communication and stimulation of neuroplasticity (or brain plasticity).

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Acworth Warrior Football and Cheerleaders Wrap Up Successful Year

The Northwest Georgia Youth Football League’s 2014 season recently came to a close. The Division One Northwest Georgia Youth Football (NWGYFL) Super Bowl was held on Saturday, November 22, at Kennesaw Mountain High School and the Division Two NWGFYL Super Bowl was held on Saturday, November 13, at Halbrooks Field at the Acworth Sports Complex.

The Acworth Warriors were well represented at both Super Bowls. Out of the 13 possible league championships, Acworth won seven and there were ten Acworth teams competing for Super Bowl titles as well this year!

Division One: 5 year old team – coached by Johnathan Brown, finished the NWGYFL season with a 11 and 1 record, won the Super Bowl and finished second in the State Championship.

6 year old team – coached by Jeff Albright, finished the NWGFYL season undefeated, won the Super Bowl and finished second in the State Championship.

7 year old team – coached by James Albright, finished the NWGFYL season undefeated, won the Super Bowl and made it to the semi-finals of the State Championship.

9 year old team – coached by Nathan Halbrooks, finished the NWGYFL season undefeated, won the Super Bowl and finished second in the State Championship.

10 year old team – coached by Derrik Allen, finished the NWGYFL season undefeated, won the Super Bowl and won the State Championship.

Division Two: 9 year old blue team – coached by Eric Hufstetler, won the NWGYFL Super Bowl.

10 year old orange team – coached by Stan Fisher, won the NWGYFL Super Bowl.

7 year old team – coached by Chris Morales, finished runner up in the Super Bowl.

8 year old team – coached by Brian Rogers, finished runner up in the Super Bowl.

9 year old orange team – coached by Raymond Priester, finished runner up in the Super Bowl.

The Warrior Cheerleaders had a banner year as well!

5/6 year old team – coached by Tiffany Ellsworth, finished second place in the Circus Jam, won the coaches award at the Circus Jam

along with the best choreography award and first place in the Halloween Jam. 7/8 year old team – coached by LaShara Echols, won third place at the Circus Jam and fourth place at the Halloween Jam. 9/10 year old team – won most entertaining at the Circus Jam and second place at the Halloween Jam. 11/12 year old team – won most entertaining at the Circus Jam and second place at the Halloween Jam. In addition, the entire group won the coveted sportsmanship award at the Circus Jam & the Spirit Award at the Halloween Jam. The Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association in a non-profit community based program which provides football and cheerleading opportunities for children between the ages of 3 – 12. The association had approximately 375 football players and over 120 cheerleaders participate in their program this season. For more information on the association and upcoming registrations, please visit their website at www.AcworthWarriors.com.

A Special Goodbye...... Sadly, it is the end of their Acworth Warrior career for most of the boys on the 10UD1 as they will be dividing into five different middle school football teams. The last six years were amazing and unforgettable. An enormous thanks to the coaches for their dedication and the hundreds of volunteer hours.

That is what it is all about, great people working together to teach these boys to be their best; strong, honorable and responsible.

The boys constantly demonstrated integrity, teamwork and dedication. There was no superstar on the team. Undeniably, each boy is extremely talented, but it was their commitment to each other that was so special. “This is our Warrior Family.” They work hard at practices, so hard in fact, that they claim games are less challenging than practice. Their toughest competition was themselves. Best wishes to all!

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On November 22, the City of Acworth held its 6th annual Turkey Chase 5K Run/2K Walk along with the Little Pilgrim Trot for children ages 5 and under, on Main Street, in downtown Acworth. A big thanks to all the participants for the collection of over 2600 items for Tackle Hunger. Congratulations to all and especially the top 5 overall finishers pictured below (L-R): 1st Place - James Clark 2nd Place - Carlos Ponce 3rd Place - Adrian Hernandez 4th Place - Chuck Jones 5th Place - Mathew Cochran

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Better Business Bureau ® Warnings & Tips

10 Resolutions For A Safe, Scam-Free New Year The New Year is here. Out with the old and in with the new. And in doing so, BBB has 10 resolutions that can help you fight fraud and help prevent you from being a victim of identity theft.

Follow these 10 resolutions for a safer, scam free 2015: 1. Always check a business out with BBB before you buy. Visit www.bbb.org to find BBB Accredited Businesses in your area.

2. Be skeptical of “job offers” that promise easy money. With high unemployment and long job searches common, scammers are targeting people desperate to find jobs. Beware of any job offer, work-at-home scheme or business opportunity that promises big money for little work and no experience.

3. Always read the fine print – especially with “free” trial offers. Thousands of consumers complained to BBB this year after signing up for a “free” trial offer online that resulted in repeated charges to their credit or debit cards, sometimes amounting to hundreds of dollars every month. Read the terms and conditions of any “free” trial offer before handing over credit or debit card numbers.

4. Keep your computer safe. If you haven’t already done so, install anti-virus software on your computer and check regularly for software and operating system updates and patches. Don’t open attachments or click on links in emails unless you can confirm the email came from someone you trust.

5. Never wire money to someone you don’t know. Many scams require that the victim wire money back to the scammers. Scammers know that tracking money sent via MoneyGram or Western Union is extremely difficult. Once you’ve wired the money, it’s nearly impossible to get it back.

6. Fight identity theft. Shred paper documents that include sensitive financial data and dispose of computers, cell phones and digital data safely.

7. Ask BBB for help. File a complaint with BBB if you have a disagreement with a business or have been ripped off by a scammer.

8. Create a budget and stick to it. Setting a budget can help you stay afloat in 2015. The BBB has advice on how to create a budget to help you get out of debt and stay out of debt at www.bbb.org.

9. Fight fake check fraud. Thanks to advances in printing technology, scammers have the ability to create professional-looking phony checks. Educate yourself on the common types of check fraud and be extremely wary of checks that come with claims that you’ve won the lottery, are eligible for a government grant or have landed a job as a secret shopper. These are almost always scams.

10. Get everything in writing. Don’t just take a company’s word for it. Get every verbal agreement in writing to limit miscommunication and misunderstandings between what you expect and what the business delivers.

For more information or tips from the Better Business Bureau, please visit their website at www.BBB.org.

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Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Don’t Get Smoked Out by a Chimney Sweep Scam this Winter

Each year, too many people die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning during the winter months just trying to stay warm.

With the chilly weather here, many consumers are yearning for a toasty fire by the fireplace and looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid so their hard earned dollars don’t go up in smoke.

BBB, with information obtained from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, offers the following information so consumers can better understand the dangers and symptoms of CO poisoning.

Safety Tips: • Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician.

• Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open. Use generators outside only, far away from the home.

• Never bring a charcoal grill into the house for heating or cooking. Do not barbeque in the garage.

• Never use a gas range or oven for heating.

• Open the fireplace damper before lighting a fire and keep it open until the ashes are cool. An open damper may help prevent build-up of poisonous gases inside the home.

• Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup in your home outside separate sleeping areas.

• Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately and then call 911.

Know the Symptoms of CO Poisoning: Because CO is odorless, colorless, and otherwise undetectable to the human senses, people may not know that they are being exposed.

The initial symptoms of low to moderate CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include: Headache, Fatigue, Shortness of Breath, Nausea and Dizziness.

High level CO poisoning results in progressively more severe symptoms, including: Mental Confusion, Vomiting, Loss of Muscular Coordination, Loss of Consciousness and Ultimately Death.

Symptom severity is related to both the CO level and the duration of exposure. For slowly developing residential CO problems, occupants and/or physicians can mistake mild to moderate CO poisoning symptoms for the flu, which sometimes results in tragic deaths. For rapidly developing, high level CO exposures (e.g., associated with use of generators in residential spaces), victims can rapidly become mentally confused, and can lose muscle control without having first experienced milder symptoms; they will likely die if not rescued.

Chimney sweeping is not something that homeowners deal with often, so we may lack knowledge of the cleaning process. Many scammers take full advantage of this and do shoddy work…or no work at all. Many scam artists are targeting the elderly, making vague, unclear phone calls or showing up at their door claiming they have done business in the past and it is time for their annual sweep.

Some less than reputable companies will advertise at a much lower price than legitimate businesses. Scammers may charge significantly less than legitimate business owners. Some may use the low price quote as a way of getting in the door and then telling you much more work is needed at much higher costs, others may see this as an easy way to make quick money and never perform the promised work or do a subpar job.

BBB urges consumers to remember that if a price sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Get quotes from a handful of businesses, if you are quoted a price significantly lower than most; it may be a red flag.

BBB suggests consumers do their homework before hiring a chimney sweep and inviting them into the home.

BBB recommends using these helpful tips when hiring a chimney sweep: Check out a chimney sweeping business at bbb.org. Always check with BBB for a trusted chimney sweeping business in your area.

Do they have any outstanding complaints? Have those complaints been resolved? Remember, most companies will eventually get complaints; it is how the company handles those complaints that is important.

Find out how long they have been in business. How long have they operated in your area? Find out if they offer current references, or if you know anyone who has used their services in the past.

Ask if they have a valid business license and liability insurance.

In the event of an accident, their liability insurance keeps your home and belongings safe. Ask to see proof.

Find out if any employees are certified and by whom. Though this is not law, it is recommended by fire departments, and speaks to the qualifications of the individual or business you hire. Certification is required of members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (www.ncsg.org).

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Mortgage insurance, or better known to most as PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), during the Subprime and Alt-A Non Agency lending era developed a negative connotation. PMI was created to allow homebuyers to buy a home without investing 20% as a down payment as well as reducing a lender’s exposure. For example: suppose you have 30% PMI coverage on your mortgage and you put 5% down at purchase; the total exposure of that loan is 65% to the lender and 30% to the PMI company. The PMI remains in effect until you reach 20% equity in your home, at which point you would need to contact the servicer of your loan and request an appraisal. If you have an FHA loan, the MI (Mortgage Insurance) will fall off automatically without an appraisal at 78% of the original appraisal at the time of purchase/refinance. Keep in mind, as of June 1, 2013, any FHA case number issued after that date will no longer drop mortgage insurance, and you will need to refinance out of the loan.

The most common mortgage insurance is when the homebuyer/homeowner pays monthly premium payments.

Although there are exceptions to this rule, where lenders fail is in educating their borrowers. There are other options available to avoid paying monthly mortgage insurance and avoiding investing 20% down. Now, I always advise clients that if you can afford to invest 20% or more to purchase a home, go for it!

Jay White

Let’s begin with the discussion of down payments, as there tends to be a lot of confusion with people believing you need 20% down to purchase a home. There are a variety of minimum down payments available to home buyers, depending on the type of loan. The most common types of loans are: Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and Jumbo. Each of these loans varies in minimum down payment requirements.

Conventional requires 5% down, FHA requires 3.5% down, with the exception of VA loans that allow veterans to finance 100% of a loan and there is no monthly mortgage insurance on a VA loan, no matter the loan to value. USDA loans (there are household income and county restrictions) allow zero down as well. Jumbo loans (for loan amounts in excess of $417,000) require a minimum 20% investment.

All of this information is great but may be a bit of an overload. However, I know you are saying — Jay get to the point – how can I put down less than 20% and avoid monthly PMI? There are two different ways to do this: Single Paid Premium, paid by the lender or paid by the homebuyer/home owner. Single paid premium is the ability to pre-pay the mortgage insurance upfront at a discounted rate that typically is less expensive than monthly amounts paid. Lender paid refers to the lender rolling this cost into the loan for refinances or on purchase loans.

This money can be built into the interest rate. Borrower paid is when the homebuyer pays the amount, upfront, and there will be no charge for the monthly PMI. Further, mortgage insurance premiums fluctuate depending on credit score, loan to value and property location.

So, PMI is not as bad as some have made it out to be, as it allows you to make lower down payments if needed and allows families to purchase a home without exhausting all their assets.

Jay has been in mortgage lending for 13 years. He currently serves as President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their children Dante, Sterling and Enzo. You can reach Jay at (770) 870-0644 or by email at Jay.White@AngelOakHomesLoans.com.

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Headaches In order to effectively treat any problem, it is important to understand what causes it. There are several different types of headaches; however, the more common ones seen in a Chiropractic office are tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches and migraine headaches.

When we become stressed, angry or frightened, the body responds with increased muscle tension in the neck, shoulders or head, causing tension headaches. Repetitive strain, such as poor posture, is also a common source of muscle tension. Constant muscle tension can cause misalignment of vertebrae in the neck, which in turn irritates the nerves going up the head. If stress or postural strain becomes constant in our lives, the muscle tension can become just another habit. All of this can lead to a muscle tension headache.

Dr. Craig Gruber

What are migraine headaches? Migraines are brought about by changes in vascular flow, triggered by a variety of factors, such as different foods, smells, weather, hormonal changes and stress. These headaches are extremely painful. Migraines can begin with nausea or the person experiences a halo effect called a “pre-migraine aura�.

Last, but not least, are cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that come from irritation of the vertebrae, muscles or nerves of the neck. Misalignment of the vertebrae within the neck leads to irritation of the local nerves and muscles. This in turn can cause pain in the back of the neck and head or as far forward as the temples and forehead.

A headache can send pain to different areas of the head, such as the temples, forehead or the back of the head and neck. Chiropractic can be a great help to headaches involving muscle tension and changes in vascular flow. Sinus headaches may be effectively treated as well, but may require medical attention in cases of infection. Chiropractic treatment for headaches in general centers on the idea of adjusting the spinal column and neck to improve posture and blood flow. Along with adjustments, we may also recommend deep tissue massage, stretching exercises, stress management, dietary changes, nutritional supplementation and basic changes in posture.

Dr. Craig Gruber is the owner/operator of Discover Chiropractic.

He has over 20 years of chiropractic experience and can be reached at (770) 423-9010.

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Acworth Police Department Each year, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to speed by. After the rush of holiday activities, as we enter into the New Year, we have time to reflect on the blessings of the past year and also to make plans for the year to come. We will have many exciting community outreach activities in 2015, one of the most important is our 15th annual Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA).

The CPA offers the public an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the job knowledge, skills, and abilities required of those in the law enforcement community. In the past, the students of the CPA have had the opportunity to learn from members of the Acworth Police Department, as well as members of the District Attorney’s office, the office of the Medical Chief Wayne Dennard Examiner and our dispatchers. One of the highlights of the 12 weeks of classes is the firing range experience. Students will have the opportunity to learn from a police firearms instructor and will be able to participate in exercises on the firing range.

At the conclusion of the CPA, we will have a graduation celebration that family members are welcome to attend. Each year, our CPA graduates approximately 40 students. After successful completion of the course, participants will be offered the opportunity to schedule a ride along with an Acworth Police officer.

CPA registration forms will be available at www.AcworthPolice.org by the middle of the month and classes are slated to begin on Tuesday, March 3rd. Classes are free of charge and will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The CPA will fill up quickly as seating is limited, so be sure to register early.

In addition to the CPA, we also offer Parents Reducing Incidents of Driver Error (PRIDE) classes. The PRIDE class is a free, two-hour course designed to give both parents and teen drivers insight into the following topics: teen driving facts and statistics, crash dynamics, the graduated driver’s licensing (GDL) process, and Georgia’s Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA). During the course, parents will receive instructions (and a take home guide) on what to do during supervised driving practice time with their teen drivers, while their teens engage in a roundtable discussion about risky driving behaviors that are common to new drivers.

At the conclusion of the class, parents and teens will enter into an agreement to “Ride with PRIDE.” PRIDE class dates and times will be posted to the www.AcworthPolice.org website, as well as to our Facebook page.

Please be sure to “like” us on Facebook or “follow” us on Twitter for the most up-to-date information about community happenings and public safety information. I wish you all a safe and prosperous 2015.

CPA Class of 2014

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The Acworth Achievers toured the new Police Department. They had a chance to visit with Chief Dennard and each received an Acworth pin.

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The Acworth Police Department (APD) along with the generosity of community partners and citizens helped to provide local families in need, with toys, clothing, blankets, stuffed animals and gift cards. The gifts cards also allowed many of the families to purchase other clothing and food for the holiday season. There were hundreds of gifts for the families to shop through in order to find just the right presents. And, at the end of the day, the APD was still able to provide a generous donation of gifts to MUST Ministries.

A special thank you for all the donations, help and support goes out to Cobblestone Golf Course MGA & the Jr. Golfers & parents, Terry Harnage (General Manager - Cobblestone Golf Course), Joyce Wilcox (Jr. Golfers, Academy Professional-Cobblestone), Center Street Tavern, Henry’s Louisiana Grill, LuLu’s Firewater Grill, Lee Gambrell & staff at Summit Baptist, Judge T. Payne, Petrina Fowler (School Social Worker for Acworth with the Cobb County School District), Sergeant Mike Taylor, Youlanda Leverette and all the men & women of the APD, along with numerous citizens, who all helped make this event such a success.

On December 13 & 14, despite the cold & wind, Cobblestone Golf Course hosted golf tournaments for the Men’s Golf Association and the Junior Golfers, along with their parents.

They collected and donated hundreds of toys and proceeds of more than $1000 to the Acworth Police Department to help with local families in need. A big thank you to all the participants who made this a success. Visit Facebook.com/ AcworthCM for more pictures.

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Born to Win Happy 2015! Last year has ended – a new year has begun!

The ending of a season has yielded the beginning of a new one. There is hope in the air, there is possibility, this is going to be the best year of your life! But, where do you start?

This, my friends, is the place where most ideas, businesses, relationships, resolutions, etc. stop. Anyone who has ever done anything of impact has probably asked these two key questions: “How do I know?” and “Is it the right time?”

Zig Ziglar once said, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!” Do you think that just because you are not where you want to be or don’t have what someone else has, you can’t do it? Could it be that the start of “that” something develops into a GREAT something?

You were born to win! You were carefully crafted, as King David relates in Psalms 139: You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit them together in my mother’s womb. 14Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous—and how well I know it. 15You were there while I was being formed in utter seclusion! 16You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book!

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Not only were you divinely designed, but you were designed by the top master designer of them all – God! Not only that, but his workmanship is also marvelous and wonderfully complex. That’s you! You have what it takes to do what God has put before you to do. He has already scheduled it!

You are alive in 2015, you have this great gift of life and you have been endowed with the seed of greatness! Most of all, your designer not only wants you to live it, He wants you to live it well in Him. Choose to do so today – choose life!

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American Legion Post 304 If you have seen the movie Patton, you will remember the scene where General Patton visits a field hospital.

He encounters a young GI sitting on a bed, suffering from shell shock. General Patton sneers in disdain, explodes in anger and slaps the GI. Patton orders the GI back to the front and even threatens to shoot him. This is a gut wrenching encounter for the viewer, but that was the typical reaction to those suffering this condition.

“Shell-shock or battle fatigue” now has a new name: PTSD (PostTraumatic Stress Disorder). PTSD is a serious condition that is difficult to treat and can be a life-long affliction. PTSD is typically treated with medication and/or psychotherapy.

I know more about PTSD than I want to know, as our son, a USMC veteran, suffers from it. It took him nearly eight years before he would share with us what he experienced in Afghanistan and the demons he now battles. He is currently undergoing treatment through the Veterans Affairs Administration in Texas.

There is a new treatment protocol that has been showing amazing results in treating PTSD veterans. In the past couple of years, several not-for-profits across the country have been established in order to provide this protocol. These organizations provide service dogs to veterans of post 9/11. Yes, I said service dogs.

These canines are typically rescue dogs from shelters, but they are pretty special.

A&E TV is currently running the “Dogs of War” series. The veterans that the show profiles each week are simply amazing and heart wrenching. When the moment comes and the right dog meets “it’s” veteran….well, grab the tissues Mabel!

In 2015, Post 304 will be initiating a program to annually fund the cost ($2,500-$5,000) of one service dog for a PTSD veteran. Post 304 will partner with an organization such as K9’s for Warriors in Jacksonville, FL to make this happen.

If you would like to be a part of this outreach to PTSD warriors, contact Commander Ron by emailing him at r.asby@post304.org.

Oh yeah, our son is scheduled to meet his service dog in April at K9’s for Warriors as well.

God Bless America!

Commander Ron

Donations can be mailed to: North Cobb Post 304 P.O. Box 15 Kennesaw, GA 30156-0015 or via the “Donate Tab” on the Post website

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Jeff Glover

When it comes to Home Improvement, I am always trying to help my clients maximize their home improvement dollars. Painting is a great way to do this if you don’t mind a little sweat equity. I have listed some tips on how to achieve a great paint job, whether it is on the interior or exterior of your home. But, if you decide to hire someone, use these tips as guidelines to make sure whoever you choose is providing you with a paint job that will last and look great.

Interior: • Check your walls for damage, such as nail holes, dents, cracks and drywall nail pops. Scrape down chipped, cracked or blistered paint. You can use a spackling product for small imperfections, but for larger areas, use a drywall repair product such as DURABOND or a ready mixed joint compound. Don’t forget to sand smooth any repairs you made.

• Re-caulk baseboards, as well as, door and window trims using a paintable latex caulk.

• Remove electrical switch and receptacle covers and don’t forget the drop cloths. I prefer fabric drop cloths so that the paint soaks in, whereas, when using the plastic ones, the paint stays wet so there is a chance of tracking it on floors.

• Prime all surfaces with a good quality primer. I usually tint my primer so that I not only enhance the top coat, but get a

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much more consistent top coat color as well.

Apply two coats of finish color to your wall and trim surfaces.

Exterior: • Scrape loose or blistered paint and then pressure wash the whole exterior. If you have never pressure washed your home before, hire someone. You can do some serious damage if you are not careful.

• Repair damaged siding and knot holes, fill hairline cracks in stucco with the proper filler material and for any wood repairs, use BONDO. It is rot resistance, cures really hard and paints up beautifully.

• Remove your window screens, cover exterior light fixtures and cover you plantings.

• Prime all surfaces with a good quality primer. Once again, tint your primer to enhance your final top coat color.

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Apply two coats of finish color to your exterior surfaces.

I encourage you to take your time with your painting projects.

Although my tips may drag out your agony a little longer, the end result will be well worth it.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail.

Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

What is Glaucoma?

Dr. Dylan Reach

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. 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

Dr. Dylan Reach

3459 Acworth Due West, Suite 101 Acworth, (Behind Kroger)

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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 and macular degeneration, as well as other diseases of the retina.

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 www.acwortheyes.com.

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by Kaci Pollack

Ken & Shelma Hufstetler

“If I was Edgar Allen Poe, I could write a poem about how much I love Acworth.” Mr. Ken Hufstetler definitely hits the nail on the head with this sentiment – a sentiment that is shared by many people here in our great town.

Raised here in Acworth, Ken has every reason to feel this way too. He was born in 1936 in a house located on what used to be Dixie Highway, but is now Highway 293. During this time, home births were very common. So, when Ken was born, an African American lady named Lucy Mae Mullins was his in-home nanny. Lucy Mae was a lady that had a great impact on Ken’s life and to this day, he still thinks highly of her, even though she passed away a long time ago. Therefore, one important aspect about Acworth that Ken would like to note is how accepting of a city it has always been.

During a time when African Americans were treated unequal in most places, Acworth did not suffer from the same hate seen around our country.

In later years, a man by the name of George Washington (not the president!) lived in the house that Ken was born in, until it was unfortunately torn down, when the Highway 92 overpass over Main Street was built. However, until the age of 18, Ken never lived further than five miles from that location.

At age 18, in 1954, Ken graduated from Acworth High School and just a week later, joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

Thus, for three years, Ken had to leave Acworth to fulfill his duty.

After two years of being home from his stint with the USMC, Ken married his wife, Shelma, in 1959. The couple grew up together in Acworth and started dating when Ken was 15 and Shelma was 14.

After they got married, Shelma’s mother even found a picture of the couple when they were only a few years old, playing together outside! Little did they know, Ken and Shelma had a full and wonderful life ahead of them in Acworth – a life that includes three children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren!

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able to get a job in Acworth with the Atlanta Gas Light Company. The gas company building was actually in the same location as Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services and Dream Land Pet Memorial Center is now.

Ken worked for 38 years with the Atlanta Gas Light Company. He started out as a service man, then was promoted to be a Crew Foreman, followed by having the honor of becoming the Superintendent of personnel, fleet and construction for the company. In 1985, as Superintendent, Ken was transferred to work in Valdosta, Georgia. So, he and his family had to pick up and leave Acworth – something they were not thrilled to have to do. They loved Acworth and naturally did not want to move away.

After two years of working in Valdosta, Ken was transferred to Savannah, Georgia, followed by a third transfer to the North Fulton office of the Atlanta Gas Light Company. Finally, in 1995, Ken retired as Superintendent and their family was able to return home to Acworth.

When they moved back to Acworth, Ken and his wife, Shelma, decided to build a house on the same property where Shelma’s parents’ house had been since 1946. The couple has lived in the house they built since then and has loved being able to keep the land in the family.

As a child growing up in Acworth, Ken attended Acworth Elementary School and High School. He was always very athletic and enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball all through his school years.

He and his buddies always played ball down at the infamous “Flats” at Acworth High School.

For fun, he and his friends did a lot of fishing and swimming. In fact, here in Acworth, prior to the lake being backed up, there were three “swimming holes” – one called the “stink hole,” another called the “rock hole” and another that had a rope swing at it. He and his buddies used to have a blast spending their days out at these spots.

Ken, Shelma and the other kids in Acworth also attended special events from time to time, such as weenie roasts and hay rides in the fall. There was also a cotton gin in downtown Acworth and Ken remembers how all of the kids used to go and play in the gin – leaving with cotton seeds all over themselves! When they weren’t finding trouble at the swimming

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holes or the cotton gin, Ken remembers doing a lot of bike riding with his friends. But, Ken didn’t have his own bike, so he always had to borrow one of his brother’s bikes that they used to deliver papers around Acworth! Ken also remembers many Saturdays spent all day at the Legion Theatre watching movies. Shelma also worked at the Legion Theatre!

In addition to the cotton gin downtown, Ken remembers the horse stables and the blacksmith shop that were located right near the gin – behind Allen’s 5 & 10 cent store, which is where Henry’s is located today. An interesting fact about the blacksmith shop is that Shelma’s grandfather, E.W. McClain, was the owner of it!

Ken had a wonderful childhood in Acworth and as he continued to plant his roots here, he ended up providing a wonderful childhood for many of the kids in Acworth as well, as he was very involved with little league football and baseball. In fact, Ken and his friend, Darrell Sims, were instrumental in having Pop Willis Baseball Field built around 1964 for little league baseball, as well as the little league football field next to it in the early 70’s. Ken also coached a little league baseball team for over 18 years at Pop Willis!

Ken became even more involved in the city of Acworth when he

Mayor Hufstetler in the parade downtown.

was elected as Mayor in 1973. Prior to being elected as Mayor of Acworth, Ken served as a city councilman during the years 1971 and 1972. Ken will admit himself that he is not really a politician; he was just an honest man who wanted to serve the city he loved so much.

Ken spent most of his time in office trying to control expenses for the city. He says that the city was always able to accomplish a lot because of the amazing volunteers that continually stepped up to the plate. Ken reflects that his favorite part about being Mayor was knowing that he gave his position his all and did the very best he could do. He enjoyed knowing that he was helping to make a difference for the citizens of our city.

Ken and Shelma both agree that though Acworth has changed significantly over the years, it is still a neat town to live in and a great place to raise a family. Neither of them can understand why somebody would not want to live here! The couple both feel that this city really meets the needs of all of its citizens – from the seniors all the way to the children.

One of the biggest ways Ken and Shelma have seen Acworth change over the years is the population. People used to know every single person you saw on the street, but now our population has grown so much that it isn’t as feasible to know everyone. They both also feel that Acworth is run much more efficiently today, credited to the fact that we have many different organizations and groups that each take responsibility for different aspects of the management of our city.

After Ken retired from the Atlanta Gas Light Company in 1995, he and Shelma enjoyed traveling a lot with friends and are now enjoying retired life. The couple has visited every state at least once, most of which they have been to twice. One of their favorite trips, however, was when in the 1980s, Ken and Shelma visited the Holy Land in Israel with their church.

Speaking of church, Ken and Shelma have been proud members of Piney Grove Baptist Church here in Acworth for 50+ years. They are both very involved in their church, doing everything from teaching Sunday school to Ken being a trustee. The couple feels extremely blessed to be a part of Piney Grove and would do anything for this church.

A letter to the citizens of Acworth from Ken’s election campaign.

Though they have done a lot of traveling, and even some moving during Ken’s career, Ken and Shelma have always considered Acworth to be their home. With all of their family history, the people and the memories Acworth has given them, why would they want to live anywhere else? Acworth has always treated the Hufstetler’s well…once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

Dental Instrument Sterilization – The Safety Involved in Your Dental Care At the very foundation of all dental care is the fundamental requirement for stringent infection control protocol to ensure proper instrument sterilization and surface disinfecting. This behind-the-scenes process is the underlying responsibility of every clinical staff member and protects patients against cross contamination to ensure the level of safety expected.

A dental visit today reveals dentist and clinical staff who wear sterile gloves, a mask and eye protection, while opening sterile instrument packs, with plastic protection on chairs and computer keyboards and sterile water supply and sterile drills. All these measures demonstrate a strong commitment to sterilization protocol, which should make patients feel safe about their protection and safety.

The busy pace of modern dental practices requires an absolute balance between efficiency and safety provided by proper sterilization methods. Patient safety must remain a top priority at all times for every staff member. Every office should have a written protocol book that follows OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines, which are carefully followed by the dental team.

Dental offices have designated “sterilization rooms” for cleaning, sterilizing and storing instruments to isolate this process from treatment rooms, which would otherwise increase the risk of cross contamination.

Cleaning dental instruments prior to sterilizing them is a critical step in instrument sterilization and ensures optimal sterilization by first removing organic material from the instruments. There are numerous ways to clean instruments that range from basic hand scrubbing to more automated mechanical procedures.

Although sterilization of instruments is very critically regulated, the step of cleaning instruments can vary significantly.

Cleaning contaminated instruments introduces the risk of injury to dental staff from cuts or needle punctures.

For staff protection, modern cleaning techniques involve minimal handling of instruments by first placing instruments into a perforated metal cassette, which are then transferred to an instrument washer and thermal disinfector that looks like a dishwasher. High water temperature and chemical additives in these devices clean and disinfect the instrument prior to sterilization. This process takes the place of hand scrubbing instruments or transferring instruments in and out of a cloudy tub of water in an ultrasonic unit, which enhances the likelihood of injury from more risky handling of instruments.

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The packaging of instruments prior to sterilization is also a necessary step to avoid air borne bacteria from contaminating instruments after sterilization.

The sterilization packing used for instruments and cassettes is specifically designed to allow penetration of heat, steam or vapor to safely seal the instruments inside for sterile storage.

The packaging additionally has sterilization indicator strips that change color when sterilization temperatures are properly reached.

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry.

He is a resident of Acworth and has practiced in Southwest Cherokee County for over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies.

Office: (770) 926-0000 Website: FountianViewSmiles.com

The major focus of patient safety relies on sterilization methods that are stringently regulated by the FDA. High temperature, pressure and time are all variables that ensure proper sterilization technique. Today’s sterilization ovens are computerized to automate the sterilization process and provide additional confirmation of the process at the end of each cycle.

All the efforts that go into the preparation of instrument sterilization are futile if the sterilization process itself is not successful.

There is no way of knowing that instruments are sterile by simply observing the instrument packs after they come out of the sterilization oven. Despite the computer confirmation of successful sterilization, and the temperature indicator strip changing color on the instrument pack wrapping, proper sterilization is so important that an additional measure is also performed.

The use of biological monitors is the most reliable method to validate that the sterilizer is effectively sterilizing instruments. A rapid confirmation is provided and is achieved by placing the monitor in with the instrument packs during a sterilization cycle.

Modern computerized machines have made the sterilization process efficient and reliable with many levels of confirmation.

At the heart of this process are properly trained dental staff that must follow FDA and OSHA guidelines, deliver quality dental care and ultimately ensure optimal patient safety.

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O ne P ot W onder I’m not fond of cooking multi-step, multi-pot meals. After all, if you’ve only got a limited amount of time for dinner, wouldn’t you rather spend that time enjoying the meal with your family and friends rather than in the kitchen?

Tiffany Hughes

I also love repurposing leftovers into something tasty. Not only do you clean out the fridge, but you get rave reviews for your culinary creativity.

Take for instance, my recent steak and baked potato pizza/ casserole (depending on which type of dish you use). If using a casserole dish, spray it with cooking spray, then unroll a can of crescents directly into it. Press the dough enough to cover the bottom of your dish. Spread a thin layer of leftover mashed potatoes over the crust, top with about 2 cups of thinly-sliced cooked steak, add any other veggies you want, such as cooked mushrooms, onions, etc. (again, think leftovers or straight out of the can), then sprinkle generously with your favorite steak seasoning. Top with at least 2 cups of shredded cheese and bake at 400° for approximately 20 minutes, or until the crust becomes golden brown. No steak? Don’t worry – cooked chicken or turkey will work too. If you are using a pizza crust, simply spread out a roll of pizza dough, then follow the same steps listed above.

Another idea is to combine a box of wild rice (you could also use 1 cup of quinoa or couscous) with 1 pound of raw, peeled and deveined shrimp (chicken or salmon works well too), 2 cups of chicken broth, 4 oz. of feta cheese, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 Tbs. of fresh chopped parsley (or 1 tsp. dried), salt to taste (after it’s cooked of course) and a dash of ground red pepper. Pour into a casserole dish and bake, covered, at 400° for 30 – 45 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

If you are using a slow cooker, you can try a twist on traditional red beans and rice by combining 1 cup of uncooked rice, 1 cup of broken, raw spaghetti, and 1 bag of your favorite dried beans in the cooker. Add 32 oz. of chicken broth, 1 tsp. of salt and 2 tsp. of your favorite spice mix (garlic/parsley, Italian, taco, etc.). Cook on low for 4 hours, or until the broth is absorbed and then add in 1 pound of cooked meat (shredded pork, kielbasa, cooked hamburger meat, etc). Cook an additional hour before serving.

When whipping up one dish meals, simply think about what taste combinations you like and go for it! And, if no one likes your creation, you can blame it on me and order takeout!

Happy cooking everyone!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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Happy New Year!!

It’s hard to believe we are already in 2015.

As we embark on another year at the ABA, we are excited with what is on tap this year and we believe this will be our biggest year yet. In 2014, our membership was up 40% over 2013 and our momentum continues to build.

Jay White ABA President

“Make It Happen”

December Luncheon

The guest speaker for the December luncheon was Scott Pederson, President/CEO of Celebrate Positive, LLC. Brookwood Christian School sponsored the luncheon and Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe was the caterer.

Pictured L – R: ABA President, Jay White; Clay Gallup, Owner of Fast Eddies Sports Cafe; Kim Wigington, Founder of Brookwood Christian School; guest speaker Scott Pederson and ABA President Elect Andrew Windham.

Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe catered the December luncheon.

L-R: Bob McClellan-Kitchen Manager, Cindy Lamme-Assistant Manager & Clay Gallup-Owner

ABA Sponsor of the Month: Brookwood Christian Language School L-R: Kim Wigington & Beth Ann Reid

Before we jump into upcoming events in January, I would like to introduce the ABA leadership for 2015:

Jay White – President (Angel Oak Home Loans) Andrew Windham – President Elect (College Planning Institute and Georgia Prep Sports Network) Nicolle Williams – Vice President (Dogwood Forrest Assisted Living) James Albright – Past President (City of Acworth Parks and Recreation) Marvon Williams – Past President (American Family Insurance) Marlon Longacre – Past President (Piedmont Church) Brandon Douglas – Director (City of Acworth) Hanna Pintozzi – Director (Acworth Women’s Center) Kelly Wilson – Director (Edward Jones) Todd Lollis – Director (Freedom Church) John Loud – Director (Loud Security) Paige Slyman – Director (Slyman Real Estate) Kim Wigington – Director (Brookwood Christian School) Danielle Hilderbrand – Director (Pearl Spa and Rustic Ruby’s) Jude Dooley – Director (YMCA) I want to thank all of these leaders for stepping up and giving their time and energy to improving our community.

January Events: • January 8: ABA 101 Orientation, 10:30 a.m. @ NorthStar Church • January 8: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

NorthStar church • January 8: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. @ Center Street Tavern • January 13: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. @

Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) • January 13: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3:30 – 5 p.m., @ Fast Eddies Sports Café • January 27: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. @ Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) • January 30: ABA 5th Thursday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Fast Eddies Sports Café Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year!

Jay White ABA President

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December’s ABA Monthly Luncheon

Jay White recognized the 2014 Board of Directors and thanked them for their dedication and support to the ABA.

Guest speaker, Scott Pederson

Mayor Tommy Allegood thanked Helen Goreham for her many years of service to the Acworth community as the District 1 Cobb County Commissioner.

Throughout the year, the ABA gives back to the community in many ways through their membership dollars. Pictured is their “Gifts of Love” check for $6500 that represents just some of the donations to the community via the schools, the local sports teams, the Horizon Field, youth groups and more.

Jay White thanked Melissa Kromer of JRM Management for her work in assisting the ABA throughout the year.

Board of Directors sign up members to volunteer on different ABA committees.

Tracilla Lorens (top right) and Roy Rosacia (bottom right) are just some of the volunteers.

Join or Renew your 2015 ABA membership!!!

(Membership $75)

ABA Business of the Year

Chip Allen owner of JD’s Bar-B-Que was honored as the ABA Business of the Year due to their strong ethical standards, growth and achievement, leadership within its employees and many contributions to the ABA and the Acworth community.

ABA Person of the Year

Kim Wigington & Chip Allen

Kim Wigington was honored as the ABA Person of the Year for her dedication and support of the ABA and the Acworth community.

Kim and her husband, Kevin, are the founders of Brookwood Christian Language School.

Caught You Have you ever been caught doing something wrong? I know I have. I cheated off a new student from Mexico on a Spanish test one time during the 10th grade. I thought I had the perfect person to sit next to in a Spanish class until I received my test score — a 27, out of 100! The teacher wasn’t even angry because he knew something that I didn’t.

I didn’t know the answers because they J. R. Lee were all in Spanish. The student I chose to cheat off of didn’t understand the questions because they were all in English. Therefore, neither of us knew what we were doing.

I was caught. We have all been there. Here’s my question: When you are caught, how do you want people to respond to you? How should you respond to others? How does Jesus respond to us?

As a Pastor, I have heard too many stories from people who made a mistake and then were shunned by the very people who should have helped them. A teenager gets pregnant and people close to her choose to walk out of her life when they should have walked in. A spouse makes a mistake and rather than being forgiven, he or she is now reminded of the fact every time an argument ensues.

It’s as if we live in a culture obsessed with catching people doing wrong. What if it’s not supposed to be like that? What if Jesus has a better way?

Read what a man named Paul wrote about this very thing: Galatians 6:1-2 1Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.

But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

This redefines what it means to be caught! Jesus’ definition of caught is not to point the finger. It’s to carry the weight.

Isn’t that the way it should be and the way we would prefer? We are all going to be caught at some point in our lives. When being caught, wouldn’t it be better if the motivation of the person was to CATCH (carry) us and not simply to CATCH (condemn) us?

We can’t control other people, but as much as it depends on us, let’s change the paradigm during 2015. We can make it our ambition to CATCH (condemn) people or we can make it our ambition to CATCH (carry) people!

Let’s stop giving people grief and start giving people grace. Let’s treat others the way that Jesus treated us. The grace Jesus offers was often seen as scandalous (if it doesn’t seem too good to be true – than we are not understanding it correctly).

My desire as a Pastor, and my prayer each day, is that Freedom Church and our community would be different. During 2015, let’s be known for restoration and not condemnation.

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J.R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church, located at 3611 Cobb Parkway in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit www.freedomchurch.tv.

Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv.

Y our 2015 N ew Y ear ’ s R evolution No, “Revolution” is not a typo or misspelling. Don’t just settle for some 2015 New Year’s Resolutions – strive for a 2015 New Year’s Revolution. I linked onto a website entitled “10 Better-forYou New Year’s Resolutions.” One of their recommendations was: “Come Up With a Healthy Living Mantra.”

Then the author makes some “mantra” suggestions. One of them is to get the Scott Miller same tattoo that a musical star has purchased for her body: “Just breathe.”

This resolution is not particularly life-altering since all of us “just breathe” without the tattoo and without even having to think about it!

Can I suggest another lifestyle that will lead to a personal revolution in 2015 and beyond? I saw this displayed not on the internet but in the lives of some first graders and a Mom with three preschool sons. What is this revolutionary lifestyle?

Giving! That’s it – simple, but radically life-changing. I had the privilege and joy of reading to Ms. Kim Schweizer’s first grade class at Baker Elementary School. After reading a story about a boy who learned first-hand about the joy of giving to others, Ms. Schweizer and the kids gave me two wrist bracelets with pictures of Christmas on it – a gift, a candy cane, a snowman, and a Christmas tree. I thanked them and told them that I would “pay it forward.” I would find some kids somewhere to whom I would give those bracelets. One boy in the class, Tyrone, who had just moved to the community from S.C., came up to me as I was leaving and said, “Here – I want you to have my bracelet so you can give it to another child.” So, who would get those three bracelets from the Baker first-graders?

One day later I heard about a Mom from our Summit church family who had decided to give to others a special gift each day in December. This Mom’s husband works in North Dakota, and she is basically raising their three preschool boys by herself but with some awesome support from family and friends. Finances are tight, but they are choosing to give. One night I heard that this family brought food to some homeless people, along with some copies of the gospel of John – to GIVE to those who were hungry for both food and the love of God. I knew immediately that those three preschoolers needed to receive the bracelets from the first grade class.

If you want a life-changing New Year’s Revolution, “Just give!” – your time, your talents, and your money. Jesus says it so well: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Live to give – and have a revolutionary 2015!

Dr. Scott Miller is the founding pastor of Summit Baptist Church. If you are not already connected with a church family, then he invites you to come and grow with them. You may contact him at (770) 975-4595 ext. 230 or email scott.miller@summitchurch.org. Also, feel free to visit their website at www.summitchurch.org.

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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.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Student Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com

Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Frank Johnson, Jr.

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.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Michael A. Smith

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New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Brad Dewberry Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Scotty Davis www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Jody Harrison

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.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.fbcacworth.com

Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Howard Lewis, Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org

Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road, (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Chuck Smith www.gladeroadbaptist.com

Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.summitchurch.org

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.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org

Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn.

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Wendell King

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m.

Pastor: Mike Maxwell 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 Svcs: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org

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Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m.

Pastor: Sammy Burgess

(678) 797-0611

The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Bill Avery Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

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Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Ed: 10 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

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

Rabbi: Zalman Charytan Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue www.mynertamid.org (678) 264-8575

LUTHERAN Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 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. Greg Moore 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

Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Steve Baskin www.westernhillsbaptist.org

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 Renken www.kirkwoodpc.org

Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Sch: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:15 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, 2 & 5 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org St. Clare Catholic Church Meets at North Cobb High School Theater, 3400 Old Highway 41, (678) 613-9256 Sunday Service: 8:15 & 10 a.m.

Spanish Service: 12 p.m.

Rev. Mark Starr www.stclarecc.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 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com

UNITED METHODIST

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Jay Rice www.nwcc.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org River’s Edge Church 3891 Nance Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Services: 5 p.m.

Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m.

Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com

Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.duewest.org

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

Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m.

Tuesday: 7 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv

River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net

Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Andy Smith www.gatewaykennesaw.org

RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org

Grace Church of Acworth Georgia 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net

Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org

Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 4500 Lakeview Drive Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org

Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org

Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com

Victory Church 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victoryga.com

New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES

Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Aram Mushegan Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.acworthchurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 905-9539 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.bethelacworth.net Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 881-4862 or (678) 977-0087 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Grady Clark www.calvarychapelriveroaks.org

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Aaron Gable www.mylifebridgechurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Donna Lucas

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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.

Rev. Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Acworth United Methodist Church Empowerment Worship Center 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org www.EMPOWERMENTWC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Faith Family Church Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www.countylineumc.org Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com

Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 613-9256 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.missionforlife.org

Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Jay Jones www.wholisticlifeministry.org Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday Services being held at The Scout Hut-Roberts Park (770) 428-8279 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Galen Bias

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Assisted Living

Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community (678) 831-4999 4461 S. Main Street, Acworth

Captian Kleen Speed Lube (678) 290-3189 www.CaptainKleenSpeedLube.com 4210 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw

Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

Education/Instruction/Counseling Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock

Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center (678) 664-4028 www.RFCWC.com 3330 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 332, Acworth

Brookwood Christian Academy (678) 401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com 4728 Wood Street, Acworth

The Joint (678) 574-5959 3384 Cobb Parkway, Suite 450 www.thejoint.com

KAMS Auto Service Center (770) 529-0330 4978 N. Cobb Parkway, NW

DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw

Computer Services/Repair GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com

North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org

Banking/Financial Services Angle Oaks Home Loans (770) 870-0644 LGE Credit Union (770) 424-0060 www.lgeccu.org

Fitness

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

Counseling Thrive Counseling (678) 986-1816 www.thrivecounselingcenter.com 6095 Pine Mountain Road, Ste 105, Kennesaw

Daycare

Liberty Tax Service (678) 567-9936 1727 Mars Hill Road

Barter The Barter Company (770) 591-4343

Barber Shop Buck’s Barber Shop (770) 966-0504 8876 Dallas Acworth Highway, Suite 110

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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 423-9010 www.discoverrehab.com 3940 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

Automotive

Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326

Lake City Chiropractic (770) 529-0566 4500 S. Main Street, #104, Acworth

James D. Haley (770) 974-1494 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

The Deep Cleaning Specialist (404) 542-2379

Chiropractors

Attorneys/Legal Services Anthony Cheatham (770) 529-8940 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Kids Day Care (678) 208-7608 www.taatt.org

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth

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Funeral Home/cemetery Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation (678) 574-3016 www.georgiafuneralcare.com Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home

and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Health & Beauty Cloud 9 Nail Salon (678) 653-9675 3969 South Main Street, Suite 120 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Mae Magnifique Salon (678) 571-9092

Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Optometrist/Eyewear

Heating & Air Conditioning Hammock’s Heating & Air (770) 794-0428 www.hammocksHVAC.com

Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

Bill Kettering Photography (770) 509-9280 www.billketteringphotography.com

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

Hole-In-One Pest Solutions (770) 445-2215 www.holeinonepest.com

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Pet Services

The Mad Hatter (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com 5220 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta

Retail stores Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

Pet Play Place (770) 919-8738 www.petplayplace.com 2687-C McCollum Parkway, Kennesaw

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

Rustic Ruby 4827 S. Main Street Vape Life (678) 702-3224

Physicians and Medical Services

Insurance

East Cobb Pediatrics www.eastcobbpeds.com (770) 795-4553

American Family Insurance (770) 627-3493 www.amfam.com 4344 Southside Drive, Suite A, Acworth

Restaurants/Food Services Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200

Northside Hospital (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com

Genworth — Long Term Care Insurance (770) 294-5745

JD’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8434 4424 South Main Street, Acworth

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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

Vinings Surgery Center (770) 955-9000

WellStar (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

Jewelry/Appearal Glitz & Glamour

(770) 529-4993 www.glitzandglamourinc.com 4857 N. Main Street, #210, Acworth

Jeweled Destiny (678) 498-8897 440 Barrett Parkway. Suite 27, Kennesaw

Plumbers AquaDoc Plumbing (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

TK & Sons Plumbing (770) 529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

Real Estate Anchor Realty Partners (770) 917-0322 4989 N. Main Street Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com

The YMCA (770) 423-9622 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw

Happy Trails Pet Center (678) 402-5025 4451 Acworth Industrial Drive www.happytrailspetcenter.com

Ridge Runners Gutters (770) 334-2761

Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth

SKY ZONE

(678) 426-4400 1650 Airport Rd. Suite 105, Kennesaw

Pest Control

Jeffrey C. Glover (404) 694-0550 www.bren-abby.com

ReCREATION/Summer camps

North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org/camps

Photo LaB

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390 www.drfixitphd.com

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

Photographer

Thermo-Tech HVAC & More (404) 490-9564 Acworth, GA 30101

PG5 Tree Service & Landscaping (404) 587-8140 (678) 988-8568

Acworth Recycling (770) 966-9751 www.acworthrecycling.com 5497 N. Main Street, Acworth

Painting

Reliable Heating (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

ReCycling

Acworth Family Eyecare (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth

Mangos Japanese Restaurant (770) 693-6770 2535 Hickory Grove Rd., Suite 109

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth

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