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Cedarcrest Road Project The Department of Transportation staff will host a public information open house for the Cedarcrest Road thoroughfare improvements on Tuesday, October 5, at Allatoona High School in the cafeteria. The scheduled project will widen Cedarcrest Road from Governors Towne Drive to Harmony Grove Church Road to four lanes with a raised median and sidewalks on both sides of the road. The project length is about 3.8 miles. There will be no formal presentation, so residents can attend anytime from 5 — 7 p.m. For more information, call (770) 528-1621.

Acworth Resident Launches Law Firm Local Acworth resident and Georgia Tech alum, Ravelle Smith, has launched a family law firm that specializes in handling domestic law matters in the Cobb County Superior Courts. Attorney Smith has been litigating cases in the State, Superior, Appellate and Supreme Courts since 2003. The Smith Firm, A Family Law Group, LLC manages divorces, child-custody, support and visitation actions, modifications, family violence and other domestic matters. For more information, contact the Smith Firm at (770) 690-4231 or rsmith@smithfamlaw.com.

Nominations for Citizen of the Year The Cobb Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is accepting nominations until Friday, November 5, for the Acworth, Kennesaw and West Cobb Citizens of the Year. The Citizen of the Year awards are created and co-sponsored by the Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council and the Acworth Business Association (ABA), Kennesaw Business Association (KBA) and the West Cobb Business Association (WCBA).

The Acworth, Kennesaw and West Cobb Citizen of the Year will honor citizens who have demonstrated through definable, exceptional deeds that they have made the city a better place to live.

The choice for recipients is not limited to residents of Acworth, Kennesaw or West Cobb nor to members of the CCC, the ABA, KBA or WCBA. There are no specific criteria on the

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qualifications and accomplishments of the individual chosen for each city. This award will honor individuals whose impact through the years is recognized and regarded with pride throughout the area as a role model. To receive a nomination form, visit www.cobbchamber.org or contact Slade Gulledge at (770) 859-2322.

KSU Student Publishes Book In the same month, Chad Hepler, a student at Kennesaw State University, graduated college with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and published his first book. Chad’s book, titled Intervention: Anything But My Own Skin is a memoir of his own personal struggles and triumph over substance abuse. If parents wonder what thoughts go through their teenager's head when given the choice to use illegal substances, this is the best advice they are going to get. Chad's redemption in the end gives hope to any parent with a teenager struggling to live a life free of destructive influences. His journey of struggling to get clean represents the hidden life of many highschoolers in America, due to the increasing accessibility of drugs and alcohol. In addition to writing, Chad is pursuing a career in addiction counseling. “To not take the knowledge I have gained and apply it in helping others would be the biggest waste I could ever imagine,” says Chad.

Intervention: Anything But My Own Skin can be found at www.amazon.com. Chad Hepler is available for interviews.

For more information, contact Chad at cjh4823@gmail.com.

MUST Ministries Needs Your Help MUST Ministries is asking for help to fill bare shelves in its food donation center. Demand for food is up 200% over this time last year, according to MUST Ministry officials. The food bank is in desperate need of canned chicken, ham, tuna and salmon. They

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also need flour, instant potatoes, jelly, dry milk, cereal, oatmeal, grits, canned beans, canned fruit, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce. MUST is also running low on baby food, dry beans, rice, boxed dinners and pasta. MUST Ministries serve people in need in Cobb and Cherokee Counties. Your help is desperately needed and greatly appreciated. Please consider organizing a food drive in your neighborhood, at your school, workplace, civic organization or church today! Please contact the Resource Development Coordinator, Annette Lee, at alee@mustministries.org, call (678) 218-4481 or (770) 427-9862, or visit www.mustministries.org.

30-Year Class Reunion The Pebblebrook High School Class of 1980 will hold its 30year class reunion on Saturday, November 6. Reunion details are available on the class website at www.pebblebrook1980.com.

If you know anyone who graduated from Pebblebrook in 1980, please pass along this information. For more information, e-mail pebblebrook1980@gmail.com.

city, along with Federal Recyclers, wants you to Think Green!

All recycling is FREE, except for a $10 fee for computer monitors and a $20 fee for televisions. For more information or a complete list of items accepted, visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

Dribble, Dish, & Swish Competition The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the NBA/ WNBA Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition at Barber Middle School on October 23 & 24, at 5 p.m. each day. Time is limited, so please arrive early. The NBA/WNBA Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition is a national skills program for boys and girls, ages 7 — 12. This challenge provides children the opportunity to showcase their shooting, dribbling and passing skills. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge is a FREE program. Participants have the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition, including the National Finals at the 2011 NBA All Star Weekend in Los Angeles, CA! For more information, call (770) 917-1234.

Annual Washington Youth Tour

Cobb Chamber’s New President/CEO The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of David Connell to serve as its new President and CEO. He will be joining the team in November.

David has been associated with the Southern Company and its subsidiaries for 40 years, which includes serving four years as a base civil engineering officer in the United States Air Force during his career. Most recently, he has served as the region manager for Georgia Power’s Metro West Region.

In addition to Georgia Power, David has held senior positions at Alabama Power, Southern Company and Southern Company Service. David has an engineering degree from Auburn University and advanced business degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and Harvard University.

Citywide Recycling Day The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in their Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the library parking lot in downtown Acworth. It will take place on Saturday, November 6, from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Most materials made primarily of metal will be accepted, from aluminum cans to electronic items. Even something as large as a washing machine will be recycled. The

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L — R: Women’s Task Force member Loretta Cooper, contest winners Yogini Patel (Sprayberry High School), Rachel Quillin (Kennesaw Mountain High School), Olivia Harris (Lassiter High School) and Mark Justice, Cobb EMC’s director of education and community relations at the Washington Youth Tour Kickoff Banquet.

Cobb EMC recently sent three local students to Washington D.C. for the 2010 Washington Youth Tour, a program designed to give students a taste of government in action, expose them to our nation’s rich history and encourage them to become leaders. The Youth Tour Contest offers a $1,500, $1,000 and $500 scholarship, along with three all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. and one student summer internship. Funding for the Washington Youth Tour is provided by the Cobb EMC Women’s Task Force, a volunteer group comprised of 90 women members that raise money throughout the year to pay for the weeklong trip, which is valued at $2,000 per student.

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Acworth Business Association News Run for Wounded Soldiers Cobb EMC proudly sponsored the Run for Wounded Warriors 10K, 5K and one mile Fun Run. The inaugural event raised funds for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit organization that supports service members severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and helps them transition from military to civilian life. Approximately 400 runners, including Cobb EMC employees, participated in the event held at Glover Park in the Marietta Square. The WWP aids wounded soldiers by ensuring they have quality healthcare and full access to benefits and compensation programs. They also work with soldiers’ families to ease emotional and financial stress. To learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Durham’s Odyssey of the Mind Team

The Acworth Business Association invites the community to attend the October luncheon on Thursday, October 28 , at NorthStar Church. The Alive After 5 will be held at the State Bank and Trust in Acworth on Thursday, October 14, from 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for FREE networking.

Don’t forget about the Taste of Acworth held on Saturday, October 16, from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Acworth. For more information or to join the ABA, call (770) 423-1330 or visit www.acworthbusiness.org.

Cardio Combo Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music. You may use free weights and resistance bands also. This FREE class will be held on Mondays and Thursdays beginning October 18 — November 11 at Roberts School, from 10 — 10:45 a.m.

Limited space available. For more information or to register online, visit www.acworth.org/aprd, stop by Parks and Rec. at 4762 Logan Road or call (770) 917-1234.

Senior Lunch Join in for lunch and bingo on Tuesday, October 19, at Roberts School Community and Education Center in Acworth at 12 noon. After lunch, there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE to all seniors!!! For more information, call (770) 917-1234.

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Sam Kelly, vice president of public relations at Cobb EMC, presents a check to Durham Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind team. (From left): Kyle Rinaudo, Dot Price, Hannah Martin, Maddy Boyle and Corey Fogg.

Cobb EMC recently sponsored an Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team, comprised of five eighth-graders from Durham Middle School. OM is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team projects range from building mechanical devices to interpreting literary classics.

Competitions are held on a local, state and international level.

Thousands of teams from 26 countries take part in the annual competition. This year’s Durham Middle School OM team members are Kyle Rinaudo, Dot Price, Hannah Martin, Maddy Boyle and Corey Fogg. OM sponsorships are one of the many ways Cobb EMC gives back to local schools in the communities they serve.

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Lace up your walking shoes! Enjoy a refreshing walk and good conversation with friends. Your progress will be charted as you walk trails in and around Acworth on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. A healthy snack is provided. This is for special needs individuals between the ages of 13 — 30 years old.

The cost of this program is $10. Each week, you will explore a different park. For more information or to register online, visit www.acworth.org/aprd, stop by Parks and Rec. at 4762 Logan Road or call (770) 917-1234.

Acworth Farmer’s Market If you are ready for mouth watering tomatoes, fresh picked fruits, home baked breads and pies, then head to downtown Acworth to visit the Farmer’s Market! The market continues every Friday morning from 7 — 11 a.m. through the end of October, in the upper parking lot on Main Street. In addition to fruits and vegetables, customers will find bedding plants, jellies, jams, fresh baked breads, cakes, pies and so much more. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection. For more information or to become a vendor, please call (770) 974-8813 or (770) 974-3112.

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6U Acworth Orange All Stars Harrison Junior Wrestling Program The Harrison High School Junior wrestling program will hold registrations outside by the Harrison gym on Saturday, October 9 & 16, from 1:30 — 3 p.m. The youth/middle school wrestling program is for ages 5 — 14 and no experience is necessary.

Wrestlers compete by age groups and weight classes in local tournaments November through March. For more information, visit www.harrisonwrestling.com or contact coachallison@ harrisonwrestling.com.

Honoring Heroes of 9/11 L — R: #9 Landon Perkins, #2 Tyler McGuire, #5 Chase Otott, #7 Tyler Weber, #10 Jordan Vance, #18 Darien Ortiz, #23 Deondre Dodgen, #25 David Kelliher, #22 Maddox Black, #3 Shane Barnes, #12 Jackson McElvy and #00 Hunter Butterwort.

Recently, the Stonecroft Ministries hosted their monthly luncheon at Brookstone Country Club. To honor the heroes of September 11, 2001, six members of the Retired NYC Shields of Georgia (who served at the World Trade Towers during and after the attacks), were given seats of honor at the luncheon.

Heroes of that day in September, that no American will forget, who were in attendance at the luncheon, were Mike Korsch, Frankie Garofalo, Tim Murphy, Bill Gleeson, Rob Lodato and Bill Comenos. All of these men are local in Acworth and nearby areas. The Retired NYC Shields is a non-profit club, consisting of retired members of the NYPD/FDNY and various other Public Safety members, including local Law Enforcement and Volunteer Firefighters.

Acworth Youth Basketball League Basketball season is just around the corner! Come join the Acworth Youth Basketball League for tons of basketball fun and activities. Registration is now underway. The league is open to all children between the ages of 5 — 14. The ages are divided as follows: Co-ed ages 5 — 6; Boys and Girls separately, ages 7 — 8, 9 — 10, 11 — 12 and 13 — 14 (all girls divisions are based on enrollment numbers, divisions may be combined). For more information on fees or to register, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworthbasketball.com.

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The 2010 6U Acworth Orange All Stars had an OUTSTANDING season! The Warriors were coached by Manager Shane Barnes and Assistant Coaches Troy Perkins, Mike Vance, Chris McElvy and John Kelliher. The teams remarkable accomplishments included: Etowah Slam- Undefeated Champions, Lake City Classic- Runner Up, Kennesaw Classic- 3rd Place, Summer Slam- Undefeated Champions, Georgia Dizzy Dean District 3- Runner Up, Georgia Dizzy Dean State “A”- 6th Place and the Dizzy Dean World Series- Runner up. Congratulations to Chase Otott, Hunter Butterworth and Landon Perkins for being chosen for the Dizzy Dean All Tournament Team. Way to go boys!

Etowah Named Blue Ribbon School Etowah High School recently was chosen as a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. Etowah is one of only six schools in Georgia and 304 nationwide to receive this honor. The Blue Ribbon program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are either high performing or have improved student achievement to high levels, especially among disadvantaged students. Etowah won in the category for high achievement, regardless of student background. The program is part of a larger Department of Education effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about best school leadership and teaching practices. Principal Keith Ball said, “The students, staff and entire Etowah Eagle community shares in this award.

Receiving this recognition is a by-product of the hard work and dedication of committed students and staff who truly believe that excellence is the minimum. It is truly an honor, and we are humbled to be one of only two high schools in the entire state to win.”

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 Save the Date  October 9th 2010 1st Annual Pickett’s Mill Foundation 5K 8:00 am - Till 12:00 pm

Awards For:  Top 3 - overAll men & women  mAsTer 40 And up men & women  Top 3 - 20-24, 25-30, 31-34, 35-40 men & women  Top 3 HigH scHool - Boys & girls 9TH -12TH grAde  Top 3 middle scHool - Boys & girls 6TH-8TH grAde  Top 3 elemenTAry - Boys & girls K-5TH grAde Also:  HelicopTer cow drop courTesy oF cHicK-Fil-A  inFlATABles, cArnivAl Foods And An oBsTAcle course For elemenTAry Kids  mucH, mucH more

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1st Place winner, Jesse Cornwell & 2nd Place winner, Ryan Lim for the 4 & 5 year old boys costume contest

Julianna, Jennifer & Avianna Pizzi

Tim & Natalie Pease and their children, Joshua, Abigail & Madeline

Melinda & Frank Hignite and their children, Wesley & Jonathon Julianna Pizzi, Chiyah Lee, Chyna Lee & Tyler Learn

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Khloe Davis, Sean Butler & Haley Butler

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Lake Clean Up

The 25th Annual Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up was held on Saturday, September 18. Participants not only helped clean up the shorlines of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, but they also enjoyed food, entertainment and prizes. The day concluded with a cookout at the Riverside Day Use Area. There was also a cookout at Cauble Park for the participants who volunteered at Cauble Park, Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing.

Girl Scout Troop #29220 of Acworth United Methodist L — R: Carol Kane, Gwen Baldwin and Alice Welden of Keep Cobb Beautiful

Acworth Parks & Rec. and Volunteers Mackenzie Clark of Troop #2150 Girl Scout Troop #2150 of Pickett’s Mill Elem.

Allatoona High School JROTC Troop Leader Jenifer with Paisley Warren

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North Cobb High School students and KCB staff, Denise Mullins.

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Dinner Specialties — Favorites, such as boom-boom chicken, chicken mole and fish of the day remain, but several new additions grace the menu now. One dish that started as a special, seared tuna steak, is a popular addition, as well as the crab stuffed shrimp. The Southwestern pasta has made its debut complete with a decadent roasted garlic green chili cream sauce.

Come See What’s New! Less than a year ago, Mojave Southwestern Grill and Margarita Bar opened. From the warm southwestern colors and atmosphere to the made-from-scratch food, Mojave proved to be a welcomed addition to the downtown Acworth area. Since that time, a second “sister” restaurant has opened across the parking lot, Abbondanza, an Italian eatery. Change is a good thing, so let’s see what else is new!

Cigar Bar

If you enjoy a good, hand-rolled cigar, this is a must visit place for you! The spacious interior includes overstuffed leather chairs and couches, wide screen televisions and a complete bar. Patrons can enjoy their own cigars or purchase one of the 150 handrolled cigars, singles or by the box.

The full menu from Mojave and Abbondanza is available.

The Cigar Bar is located adjacent to Mojave and is open the same hours as Mojave and Abbondanza.

New Expanded Menu

All it takes is one visit to Mojave and you will be hooked!

Everything is made from scratch, including the salsa and all the sauces. Owner, Demetrious Brianas, took a good look at his menu, listened to his customers and expanded his already fabulous menu to include more of what make his patrons return again and again. He added new items, lowered prices and expanded his wine and beer selections. Abbondanza will also be sporting an updated menu starting this month as well.

Appetizers — The appetizer selections increased to nine choices with new items, including a build-your-own quesadilla and nachos, CoCoNut shrimp, a southwestern BBQ pancake and a lobster and shrimp empanada. These new items join the other popular choices including mussels loco, cheese dip, Mojave wings and shrimp cocktail. Appetizer prices start at $3.95!

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Gourmet Tacos and Enchiladas — Mojave is known for its gourmet tacos and enchiladas — nothing compares! Now, all the taco plates include three tacos, plus your choice of black or chili ranch beans and lime scented rice. The enchiladas come two to a plate, including the over-the-top steak and lobster! All enchiladas are served with your choice of black or chili ranch beans, lime scented rice, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.

With the gourmet tacos and enchiladas, the customer is actually getting more than before for less!

Soups and Salads — Salad selections include the Caesar Limon, romaine tossed with a lime Caesar dressing, fresh parmesan cheese and tortilla strips, and a House Salad consisting of mixed baby greens, queso fresco, avocado, tomato and mango. If you’re in the mood for a hearty, flavor-filled soup, try the green chili stew or chicken tortilla soup.

Kid’s Menu — Kids 10 and under, can enjoy their favorites, such as chicken fingers, cheese quesadilla and hard and soft tacos. Each Kid’s Meal comes with a soft drink and is served with black beans or French fries. And for $1 more, they can enjoy a sweet ending to their dinner with a vanilla ice cream cup.

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Let’s Do Lunch!

Diners can enjoy the regular menu any time. However, if you’d like something a little lighter, including on the wallet, be sure to check out the newly added lunch menu — all items only

Mojave - (678) 402-5322 Abbondanza - (770) 693-7826 New Seasonal Hours: • Closed Monday & Tuesday • Wednesday — Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

• Friday — Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

$6.95 each! There are 18 menu choices, including salads, burgers, tacos and enchiladas (even the steak and lobster one!).

One of the more popular lunchtime items is the Build Your Own Grilled Burrito, where diners can fill their burrito from an array of six fillings, topped with homemade burrito sauce, guacamole, sour cream and cheddar cheese. Guests can get in and out in 45 minutes, and the lunch menu is available in the Cigar Bar as well.

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Book For Your Holiday Party Now!

In a private room at Mojave lies a gem — an enclosed private room that is the ideal space for your next party! With the holidays soon approaching and parties abounding, now is the time to book this room, which will provide you with the perfect setting for a perfect night. Completely private, your guests can enjoy menu items from Mojave, Abbondanza or both! The space also touts private restrooms for your guests’ convenience. The room will hold up to 75, and unlike some places, there isn’t a room fee. Smaller groups can order off the menu and larger parties can enjoy a buffet or family-style dining.

Both Mojave and Abbondanza have spacious outdoor dining spaces, complete with a fire pit, perfect for a fall afternoon or evening. Whether you’re hungry for lunch, dinner or need the ideal venue for your holiday gatherings, both restaurants will satisfy all your dining and entertaining needs.

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Shepherd Spinal Center Recently, the Shepherd Spinal Center held their annual Day At The Lake event at the Holiday Harbor Marina at Lake Allatoona. It was a day for their patients, which include people with spinal cord injuries and diseases, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular problems, to come out and enjoy fishing, pontoon boat rides, jet skis, kayaking and other fun activities. The Shepherd Spinal Center has been named one of the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals in a U.S. News & World Report survey for the 11th year in a row.

Shepherd Spinal Center’s staff, Allyson Wills, Michael Rainey, Tamara Wolliston, Darlene Johnson, Jackie Berietenstein, Cheryl Smith, Jason Hughes, Theresita Heaggins, Lisa Ruger, Lee Bryan, Nicola Munford and Virginia Martin.

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Brenden Jacob Bolzenius Age 1 on October 3 Happy Birthday Big Boy!!

Son of Maranda & Jake Bolzenius

Cayla Kalinowski

Age 7 on October 22 Happy Birthday Cayla!!!

We are so thankful for you and love you so much.

Dad, Mom, Logan, Louie...

AND, your new little puppy too :0)

William Ngassa

Celebrating on October 17 Husband of Dety Father of Leonel & Hazael We love you and thank God for you!

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Tate Breier

Age 9 on October 25 We are so very proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Katie, Tyler & Tag

Sophie Skelton

Tag Breier

Age 3 on October 26 Happy Birthday Taggie!

We love you!

Daddy, Mommy, Tate, Katie & Tyler

Age 7 on October 29 Daughter of Susanne & Mike Skelton Sister of Nicholas

Eric Cain

Age 57 on October 10 Father of Lauren & Eric Jr. Grandfather of Maggie & Mary Elizabeth “Libby”

Skylear McKayla Williams

Age 1 on October 30 Daughter of Serea & Kyle Williams

Gavin Ricker

Age 1 on October 16 Happy 1st Birthday Gavin!

Love, Mom, Dad & CJ

Dwight Alcala

Celebrating on October 30 Husband of Kristy Father of Miles

Zach Acree Age 1 on October 15 Son of Juli & David Little Brother of Eli & Kyleigh We love you, Zacharoo!!

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Brandon Bulthuis

Age 12 on October 23 Happy Birthday, Love, Dad

Brian L. May Jr.

Age 2 on October 25 Happy Birthday BJ! We love you!!!

Daddy, Mommy, Bella & Christian

Bryce Allen Age 3 on October 29 Son of Anissa & Ken We love you!

Mommy & Daddy

Barrett Tubiak

Celebrating on October 19 Happy 2nd Birthday, Angel!

Son of Aubrey & Brian Tubiak

Traci May

Celebrating on October 31 We love you!

Wife of Brian Mother of Bella, BJ & Christian

Michelle McCulloch

Celebrating on October 28 Wife of Jim Mother of Bryan & Christopher

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STATE-OF-THE-ART OFFICE DIGITAL X-RAYS ALL AREAS OF DENTAL CARE

3104 Creekside Village Dr., Suite 301, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Carwash

Anniversaries

Alcides & Fatima Fritsche

Celebrating 39 years on October 8

Adriana & Thomas Hohler

Celebrated 11 years on September 11

Jeanne & Tj Casebolt

Celebrating 2 years on October 18

Wedding Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rimer of Acworth, are pleased to announce the wedding celebration of their daughter Rachael Rimer to Clay Turner, son of Stan and Pam Turner of Dacula, on October 2, 2010.

Ms. Rimer, a graduate of Georgia Southern University, is an Admissions Recruiter for Georgia Southern in Atlanta.

Mr. Turner is also an Alumnus of Georgia Southern University, and is a professional clothier for the Tom James Company. The couple will reside in Atlanta.

Hahni & Shane Bailey

Celebrated 2 years on September 6

Stork Watch Morgan Elaine Bailey Born on August 16, 2010 9 lbs. 10 oz., 20 inches Parents are Heath & Jennifer Bailey Sister of Claire Margaret Bailey Grandparents are Jerry & Lynda Mize and Gene & Elaine (deceased) Bailey

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Announcements are FREE! Send all announcements to: AroundAbout Acworth 1007 Regency Drive Acworth, GA 30102 editor@aroundaboutacworth.com Deadline is the 10th of the preceding month.

Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for photo return.

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Outdoor Movie — Double Header Saturday, October 2, beginning at 6 p.m.

Swift-Cantrell Park Kids will delight with the classic It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. After Charlie Brown, Scooby and the gang lose their cool and their stellar reputation when an anonymous masked villain uses a machine to create monsters in Scooby Doo 2 — Monsters Unleashed. For the best seating, arrive early and bring a blanket or comfortable low-back chair.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The movie will begin at dark.

Fall Festival Saturday, October 16 from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Pitner Elementary Come out to Pitner Elementary School for a festival full of food and fun for the whole family! Activites will include raffles, jumpies, booth games, prizes, face painting, a silent auction, a merchant’s walk and live performances.

The Haunted Museum, Friday, October 22, from 5 — 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 23, 5 — 9 p.m.

Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street Enter at your own risk! Just in time for Halloween, it’s the Southern Museum’s Curse of Kennesaw Mountain a OneWay Ticket to Terror. It’s an evening of surprises, with creepy 19th Century spooks helping to celebrate. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for ages 10 -12. For information, call (770) 427-2117 or visit www.southernmuseum.org.

Aside from a few ghouls and spooks, there will be FREE activities, including hay rides, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, a costume contest, entertainment and more. In addition, tour the Incredible Pumpkin Trail and see creatively decorated pumpkin displays participating in the annual decorating contest. The Kennesaw Cemetery will be selling pumpkins at their pumpkin patch.

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Incredible Pumpkin Trail (Decorating Contest) City of Kennesaw Businesses, organizations, schools and families are encouraged to contribute their time and talents to help create unique, colorful and playful multi-pumpkin scenes to display for public viewing during the Haunted Museum event. Suggestions include (but are not limited to) groups of celebrity or historical figures, animals, funny faces, Halloween characters and traditional jack-o-lanterns.

Pumpkins may be carved or decorated. Scenes will be judged on originality, creativity, craftsmanship and overall presentation. Ribbons will be awarded in each category. The entry fee is $10 per decorating team. For more information or to enter, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec/pumpkintrail.

Space is limited and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit one entry per household/organization.

Halloween Carnival Saturday, October 23, from 5 — 9 p.m.

Logan Farm Park There will be carnival games of all skill levels. Purchasing a ticket for $3 entitles you play for 10 games. Bring two non-perishable food items (in addition to $3) for the Tackle Hunger campaign and receive a ticket good for 15 games.

Additional tickets will be for sale along with food and drinks, so bring the whole family and plan on spending a “spook”tacular evening. For more information, call (770) 917–1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd. The costume contest schedule will be: 5:15 p.m. for 3 and under Boys 6:00 p.m. for 3 and under Girls 6:45 p.m. for 4 & 5 year old Boys 7:15 p.m. for 4 & 5 year old Girls 7:45 p.m. for 6 – 8 year olds 8:15 p.m. for 9 – 12 year olds Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 23, from 5 — 7 p.m.

Kennesaw United Methodist, 1801 Ben King Road, Wear your costume and bring a bag of candy and a food donation for MUST. Enjoy Trick or Treating at decorated trunks, inflatable bounces, balloon artist, games and contests for all ages and more! Hotdogs and popcorn! Admission is $5. For more information, please call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.kennesawumc.org.

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Going Trick-or-Treating?

Halloween Cruise Night Saturday, October 30, from 4 — 10 p.m.

Main Street, Downtown Acworth Bring the kids out to Trick or Treat! There will be face painting, tattoos and a costume contest! The kids costume contest will be at 6 p.m.; adults at 7 p.m. and the Best Decorated Car contest will be at 7:30 p.m. Also, participate in the historic Halloween Scavenger Hunt and qualify to win $100 of Downtown Dollars!!! This is a FREE event; however, a $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the show. All proceeds go to the Acworth’s Horizon Field, a special needs sports facility. For more information, visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 974-1234.

Down On The Farm…Fun In The Barn Saturday, October 30, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Summit Baptist Church, 4310 Moon Station Lane Fun activities for the whole family and a great time to encourage the community and share the love of Jesus!

There will be midway games, face painting, inflatable slides, hay rides, paintball, quad jump, petting zoo, cow pond, music, fellowship and more. FREE activity tickets for each child, additional tickets and concessions available for purchase. Rain or Shine! For more information, call (770) 975-4595 or visit www.summitchurch.org.

Fall Celebration Sunday, October 31, from 5:30 p.m. — 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Acworth, 4583 Main Street Come out for a night of fellowship and fun! There will be games and different activities for the whole family.

Children may come and Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot.

There will be snacks, hot dogs and drinks, not to mention, plenty of candy!!!

Trunk or Treat!

Sunday, October 31, from 5 — 7 p.m.

Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Highway Calling all families! Are you looking for a fun, safe environment for Trick-or-Treating this year? Bring the whole family for an evening of FREE family fun. Not only lots of candy, but there will be inflatables and a train for your family to enjoy! For more information, please call (770) 425-2525 or email nwccoffice@nwcc.net.

S A F E H A L L O W E E N

Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

Limit the amount of treats you eat.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.

Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flameresistant costumes.

Safety tips provided by the CDC, Department of Health and Human Services.

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ONLY $20 TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP BUT HAS NEVER BEEN TO A CHIROPRACTOR BEFORE (Or Hasn’t Been In A Long Time) Dear Friend, If you’ve ever thought about going to a chiropractor but you’ve hesitated because you weren’t sure it was right for you please read on…

My name is Dr. Erin Arnold. I would like to show my appreciation for the warm welcome the community has shown me by announcing Community Appreciation Week. It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who have been so helpful and mean so much. I hope this will benefit you and yours.

I have agreed to “give away” (to anyone who asks for it) $200 worth of my services for only $20.

That’s right-$20.

In the years that I have been practicing I have helped many people in the North Georgia area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care. I would now like to introduce you to the many benefits my profession has to offer.

For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you are suffering from any of the following conditions.

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Low back pain Neck Pain Migraines Sciatica Herniated discs Degenerated discs Shoulder/arm pain And a whole host of other problems, ranging from TMJ to carpal tunnel.

These symptoms can be caused whenever the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment, because this “misalignment” directly affects your nervous system.

Fortunately, if you are suffering from such problems or similar conditions right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic treatment (commonly called “adjustments”).

So if you’ve always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what is in it for you, now is the best time because…..

Right now $20 will get you all the services I normally charge my new patients $200 for!

What does this include?

Everything. Take a look at what you’ll get….

• An in-depth private consultation about your health and well being.

• A chiropractic spinal

examination….

• A set of specialized X-rays to determine if a misalignment in your spine is causing your pain or symptoms…(NOTE: Nobody gives these kinds of X-rays FREE. They would usually cost $100)…

• An analysis of your X-rays and spinal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help.

• Helpful literature that shows how your body works and why you experience pain…

• Answers to all your most probing questions about chiropractic care and what it can do for you….

The appointment will not take long at all. And like I said, we normally charge 200 for this (most of which just covers the cost of the set of X-rays).

But now, as a part of this one time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you eliminate the pain you are feeling.

Before you come in, though, you’ll probably want to know a little bit about me. So let me tell you….

MEET THE DOCTOR Prior to obtaining my Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life University in Marietta, GA, I received my B.S. degree in Biology. I am nationally and state board certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy.

I am one of the few doctors in this area that performs specific Activator analysis technique for the treatment of degenerative discs, scoliosis, herniated discs just to name a few.

I have happily donated my time to organizations such as MUST Ministries, YWCA (Domestic Violence Shelter for Women), and Ross Memorial, just name a few.

I am very proud to be a wife and mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a member of Liberty Church in Marietta, GA. DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK Absolutely! When you come in I’ll provide you with studies that

show why chiropractic is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well chiropractic works is what our patients say about it.

BACK AND FOOT PAIN I was referred into the office by someone from our church. I originally came in for my back and foot pain. I was not able to run and my husband kept henpecking me to come in! As I started getting adjusted I noticed a difference right away! My back pain was less consistent and my foot pain diminishing.

My body seems to be responding better and I have more strength. It is a very positive and uplifting office. I am in awe of the doctor’s ability to see and determine the precise point of adjustment.

Your friend, Dana Velasco ALLERGIES A friend of mine told me about New Life Chiropractic Center so I decided to give it a try. Now that I have been getting adjusted, I no longer have to take my allergy medication!!! My posture has also improved and I sleep a lot better. I also have more energy which very important in my line of work as a personal trainer. This place is awesome! I am so amazed how much it has truly helped me on a daily basis!

Thanks, Mike Gosselin KNEE PAIN I came to NLCC with terrible knee pain. Since I have been getting adjusted, I no longer have the pain in my knee and other areas are being addressed as well. I can now climb up stairs without feeling pain and I have learned that it is key to keep your spine in alignment for overall wellness. I am feeling better, my digestion has significantly improved and now I can get on with my busy life!! THAT makes my family a lot happier!

Thank you, Donna Adams

LOW BACK PAIN, HIP PAIN AND REFLUX Chiropractic care has helped me with many different issues. For a very long time I suffered with

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hip pain and low back pain from an injury from the service. Since receiving care from the doctor I can stand and sit for long periods of time. I USED to suffer from reflux everyday! My symptoms have gotten a lot better and I am even off of the daily medications I used to take for it. I have learned the importance of a healthy lifestyle and I am able to participate in more activities!

Mike Creech GUARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE Obviously we can’t guarantee results. No one can. But there is one guarantee we can give you and that’s a guarantee to accept your case only if we truly feel we can help.

LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with an offer like this we can’t afford to do it for very long. So we’ve picked the dates of October 1-15th. If you would like to take us up on our offer and see what chiropractic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment.

Call our 24 hour help line at @ 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Introductory Examination during Oct. 1-15th.

I expect to get flooded with appointments for this event, so please call me as soon as possible to be sure that you don’t miss out.

Thank you very much, and I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life. God bless.

Sincerely, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C.

New Life Chiropractic Center 3451 Cobb Parkway Suite 6 Acworth, GA

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The Acworth Police Department held their 3rd Annual Covering the Bases at the Horizon Field, a special needs all purpose field. Participants walked the bases in order to raise money for the upkeep and maintenance of the Horizon Field. This fun, 24 hour event included bounce houses, raffles, vendors and other displays, ball games, entertainment from local karate and dance studios, music from the Hwy. 41 Band and a movie on the field at dark. Thanks to everyone who participated in making it a success! Be sure to come out next year for the 2011 Covering the Bases at the Horizon Field.

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What Exactly is Wealth Managament?

The two words signify a far-reaching kind of financial care.

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

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here’s financial planning, and then there’s wealth management. Think of wealth management as a step up from garden-variety financial planning.

One office (rather than one person) provides a range of services for a client: personal financial planning and investment management, tax reduction and estate planning strategies, and occasionally in-house legal resources. Business continuation planning, tax preparation and even budgeting and bill paying are sometimes added to the menu.

The difference is really big-picture. Financial planning usually means creating a strategy for accumulating wealth for retirement and personal goals. Investment management focuses on managing financial assets with a performance level in mind.

Wealth management, in comparison, considers the total net worth of a family, a couple or an individual. It weighs financial decisions in light of an investment portfolio and additional components of the financial picture such as real estate, insurance, a business, charitable gifting and more.

Yet it is also about paying attention to detail. Every successful professional or business owner reaches a point of delegation — there comes a point at which you can’t do it all yourself. Indeed, it can be hazardous to try and keep track of every detail without help. The same goes for your finances — your taxes, your investments, your various accounts.

Good wealth management helps you stay on top of things. A skilled wealth management firm pays attention to many of the financial details in your life for you. You can free up your mind. You feel confident because the wealth management firm has an ongoing relationship with you, with regular reviews and communication.

Wealth management unites advisors from different disciplines as a team. The team looks at your goals, needs and priorities to determine the right, individualized strategy for guiding your invested assets and enhancing your net worth.

When is it time for wealth management? If you have too many financial concerns, issues or priorities to address by yourself, then it is certainly time for this kind of financial care. continued on page 54 34

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A Ton of Prevention an Ounce of Cure

by Dr. Nedra Dodds

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ith the desire to live longer, the goal of true antiaging is to prevent certain diseases of aging and to keep the body younger. Many entities within the field of medicine all started with the notion that there are some outcomes that cannot be changed because they were never preventable to begin with. Associations of lung cancer with cigarettes and hepatic diseases with excessive alcohol consumption brought the notion of Preventative Medicine more into the forefront. Every day, the field of medicine makes further strides toward the associations of cardiac disease, Alzheimer’s and certain cancers.

Diseases that primarily affect women, namely cancers of the cervix, ovaries and breasts, have been and are still elusive to have distinct associations, and what is labeled as preventative care for these arenas are mediocre at best, as there does not exist true prevention, but early detections of an existing disease. It will truly be a great day when a public labeling of particular foods, toxins or lifestyle indulgences get a Warning: If you are a woman this may be hazardous to your health.

Even when people have a genetic predisposition for certain diseases, the true goal is in the prevention even at the point of knowledge and not just the cure. Prevention of diseases such as breast cancer starts with the dissemination of information so that people recognize they have choices. The fact that even in the age of information facts are poorly circulated and patient’s choices have been edited.

Challenging a system that will always be dynamic, such as the practice of medicine is a patient’s right. Arming oneself with knowledge is power and there is always strength in numbers.

In the area of breast cancer detection, patients should be made aware in the advances in newer and safer screening examinations and also the increasing research between the association with vitamin deficiencies and the development of tumors of the breast. Also, gaining ground is the ability to manipulate a woman’s hormones, which is genetically predisposed for breast cancer to decrease her risk of developing the disease. A growing belief within the field of anti-aging is that inflammation is at the root cause of many illnesses and diseases and its prevention and treatment with natural supplements along with significant dietary changes is still key.

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Protect your family from the “Silent Killer”

Pregnancy and Chiropractic

by Dan Jape

t seems as though a large percentage of people around me are expecting little bundles of joy. And recently I have been asked a lot of questions about chiropractic and pregnancy. Leading these lists of questions is: Is it a good idea to get your spine checked while you are pregnant? To begin with, yes it is highly advisable to get your spine checked while you are pregnant.

Obviously, your body is going through a variety of changes, and these alterations will continue as the pregnancy progresses. One change that goes basically unnoticed is your body’s increased production of the hormone elastin. This hormone is designed to relax the tendons in the pelvis. This gives the pelvis more flexibility during the birthing process to make delivering the baby easier.

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eople lock their doors and set their burglar alarms to try and keep their families save from harm, but often times forgot to look inside their homes at what could be a potential risk to everyone’s safety and welfare. The “Silent Killer” can be found in every home and one need take precaution not to accidentally fall harm to the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America; carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide, or CO as it is commonly called, is an odorless, tasteless gas formed by burning material that contains carbon. Common household appliances produce carbon monoxide and unless properly ventilated, can build up to levels that can be harmful. Some of the appliances that produce CO in a home are gas furnaces, water heaters, charcoal grills and gas stoves. The terrible thing about carbon monoxide poisoning is that the symptoms are usually confused with the flu. Headaches, fatigue, dizziness and nausea are often the first symptoms of CO poisoning and many times doctors and emergency room personnel look to treat the immediate symptoms instead of looking at the underlying causes. Carbon Monoxide builds up in the body over time and eventually can cause severe harm and death.

The most important thing you can do to protect your family is make sure all of your home appliances are in good working order and your chimney and fireplace is regularly inspected for proper operation. Have regular service on all gas appliances.

Never start your car in the garage to warm it in the winter. Make sure the flue on your furnace and water heater is in good shape and has a proper draft. Make sure you have good exhaust and ventilation if you have a gas cook top or stove.

Most people are aware they need smoke detectors that are in good working order and have good fresh batteries. What most people do not know is that for just a few dollars more, they can purchase a combination smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector that will let you know if the levels of CO are too high or if there is a fire in your home. These detectors should be required in every home and at every level of multi level homes.

You should change the batteries on an annual basis like a holiday or your birthday and make sure they are in good shape.

I was visiting a family a few weeks ago to give a bid on a new heating and cooling system, and when I went in their attic to look at their unit, I was overcome with fumes and my eyes burned. They had a new roof installed a few months before and the roofer had knocked the flue to the water heater loose when replacing the flashing and it was venting into the attic of their continued on page 54 36

by Dr. Sherri Ziomek

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This process, although designed to help the mother during labor, can produce much discomfort in the months leading up to the birth.

The elastin is being released in greater amounts as the months go on, which allows the pelvis to become increasingly more unstable.

In combination with the increased size of the baby and uterus, you have the ingredients for severe low back pain. As I have mentioned earlier, we currently have several pregnant patients coming into our office for symptoms associated with their pregnancy, but most commonly it is for their low back pain.

One side benefit of having your spine and pelvis checked by a chiropractor regularly during your pregnancy is that it has been shown to actually decrease labor time. How can it do that? Simply put, if the pelvis is aligned properly, the muscles contracting during the labor process are more efficient and won’t have to strain against misaligned joints.

So, by all means, chiropractic care during your pregnancy is safe.

Not only can chiropractic help you with your low back pain and other associated symptoms, such as heartburn, nausea, swelling, etc., but it is safe to both you and your baby. There is a special technique in chiropractic designed to help mothers with their pelvic discomfort. It is known as the Webster Technique, a low force manipulation of the ligaments of the pelvis that has been known to help get the baby into the appropriate position for birth. Additional information on the Webster Technique can easily be found online.

In summation, not only is chiropractic safe for pregnant women, it is also very beneficial in helping with the symptoms associated with their pregnancy. If you are pregnant, I highly recommend that you go to see a good local chiropractor to help you through this beautiful process. Live well. Be well.

Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University.

She has been involved with chiropractics since the age of ten. Even then, she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care; to feel and perform at her personal best. You may reach her at Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at (770) 423-9010.

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Not My Kid! “What I enjoy most about teenagers - their questioning minds and fun-loving spirits – are the qualities that sometimes lead to trouble. Many teenagers stumble into trouble without fully comprehending the law and its consequences. From my experience, teenagers almost never intend to do something hurtful; their acts are often just plain stupid.”

J. Tom Morgan, A Teenagers Defense to Georgia Law Over the past three months, Not My Kid has focused on informing and educating parents and teens about the abuse of prescription drugs within our community. Shifting our focus to alcohol seems to be somewhat of a step back when compared to the greater evils we face. In fact, when asked, many parents of teens tend to take the position of “picking and choosing their battles,” and many prefer to allow their teens to drink alcohol, as if, by allowing it, their kid won’t dabble in the more serious stuff.

Consider these national statistics: • Teenage girls who binge drink are up to 63 percent more likely to become teen mothers than those who do not.

• 10 percent of high school teenagers have driven after drinking alcohol.

• 33 percent have ridden with a driver who had been drinking alcohol.

• In 2005, more than 145,000 teenagers between the ages of 12 and 20 years old visited U.S. emergency rooms with injuries related to drinking alcohol.

We, as parents, should re-familiarize ourselves with the dangers, the laws and the • Every day, approximately three teens die from drinking and driving consequences of underage alcohol use. accidents.

With proper education and understanding, teenagers usually respect and follow the • Every day in the U.S., at least six teens die of non-driving, alcohol-related laws. So whose job is it to insure that our causes such as homicide, suicide, and drowning. kids are informed of the dangers, laws and consequences BEFORE they are standing before • Two out of three teenagers said it was easy to get alcohol from their a judge? Parents can add that responsibility homes without their parent’s knowledge, while one out of three teenagers to their already long list! After all, you would said they were able to get alcohol from their own consenting parents. be the one spending your time drugs like marijuana, alcohol, and even tobacco. Early use of and hardthese drugs, mainly by teens and young adults, increases the earned money interviewing likelihood that they will start using harder drugs like heroin, attorneys, and sitting in a cocaine and club drugs later in life, thus the term “gateway.” courtroom fighting to fix something for which neither More than 67 percent of young people who start drinking you, nor your child, was before the age of 15 will try an illicit drug. Children who drink prepared. are 7.5 times more likely to use any illicit drug, more than 22 times more likely to use marijuana, and 50 times more likely to How many teenagers begin use cocaine than children who never drink. Columbia University study experimenting with drugs by taking the hard, illicit drugs first? Not many. The fact is, kids usually begin with alcohol before they move on to the hard drugs. Alcohol is often referred to as a “gateway” drug. The term “gateway drug” refers to

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GEORGIA FACTS: When you wake up the day before your 17th birthday, you are considered an adult under Georgia’s criminal laws.

In Georgia, possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age is against the law, with an exception. It is not against the

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law for a parent to provide alcohol to their own child, under their supervision, and under certain other circumstances.

However, in all circumstances, it is illegal to give alcohol to other people's children.

Two recent incidences come to mind that hit close to home.

In December 2009, a local judge resigned because of her decision to allow underage students to drink in her home.

Her position was similar to that of many parents, wherein she recognized that they were going to drink regardless, so she felt as though it was responsible to allow them to drink under supervision. Consequently, this judge was charged with 10 counts of misdemeanor, large fines and lost her seat on the bench. The second example is the Harrison High School athlete who was drinking at a friend’s home and made the decision to drive. Consequently, he lost control of his vehicle, lost his life and sent an innocent victim to the hospital. The step-mother of one of the athlete’s friends provided them alcohol at her home and was sent to jail for a year and had to pay steep fines for her actions.

The purchase of alcohol by any person under the age of 21 is unlawful.

A crime occurs if you are under 21 years old and possess or use false identification to obtain entry into a bar or to purchase alcohol or cigarettes. However, possessing or using the false identification with a government logo, for other purposes such as cashing a check, obtaining a credit card, or renting a car, is a felony.

A person under the age of 21 can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if the alcohol concentration is .02 grams or higher. For most people under 21, drinking one beer or one glass of wine or one mixed drink will cause their alcohol concentration to be .02 grams or higher. There is no “safe” amount to drink and still be able to drive. A DUI or MIP conviction can follow you for years, creating trouble when applying for college, graduate school and jobs.

Attempting to purchase alcohol under the age of 21 carries a license suspension upon conviction.

minor children, and teens, without parental permission.

Municipalities are scrambling to implement "social hosting" laws that carry stiff fines for parents whose homes are used for drinking parties, whether they know about them or not.

“A parent’s worst nightmare is the phone call in the middle of the night, or the knock at the door! Let’s teach them now, while we still can.”

Underage drinking is not simply a teenage rite of passage.

Among the many messages we already convey to our kids about drugs, alcohol and risky behaviors, it's time that we also let kids know that alcohol is, in some ways, The Worst Drug of All, and the beginning of serious problems!

It is important that we not allow issues with other drugs to overshadow the importance of our alcohol laws. We must not get complacent, and we must enforce and respect the laws, so that we do not end up standing alongside our “pride and joy” in a courtroom trying to plead ignorance. Ignorance is not a defense! We must know, understand, and share the law with our teenagers.

A parent’s worst nightmare is the phone call in the middle of the night, or the knock at the door! Let’s teach them now, while we still can.

Thanks to attorneys T. Jess Bowers and Don Roch, of Bowers and Roch LLP and Lynn Epps, Director of Cherokee County DUI/Drug Court for their expertise and insights.

In Georgia, parents may sue people who furnish alcohol to their

We’d love to hear from you: Aanotmykid@ gmail.com for suggestions, concerns or questions.

“More than 67 percent of young people who start drinking before the age of 15 will try an illicit drug. Children who drink are 7.5 times more likely to use any illicit drug, more than 22 times more likely to use marijuana, and 50 times more likely to use cocaine than children who never drink.” Columbia University study

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The Cooking Geek

Eye Teaming: How Important is it?

by Tiffany Hughes

by Dr. Dylan Reach

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all is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. The dog days of summer are over and I can once again enjoy drinking coffee on my patio. This is the time of year when I begin to think about all the wonderful fall foods. My two particular favorites are apples and pumpkins. Apples are extremely versatile and can be used for all different sorts of desserts to numerous savory applications. Peel a red or golden delicious apple and stuff it inside a turkey or goose before baking to ensure you have a juicy bird each and every time. Minced apples, sweetened with a little brown sugar, are great mixed into pancake or waffle batter. A quick homemade applesauce can be made by placing chopped, peeled, apples in a large saucepan with a little butter, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a little ground ginger and some brown sugar or molasses. Cook until apples are reduced and enjoy on vanilla ice cream, as a filling for crepes or with some whipped topping.

I created a Caramel Apple Pizza recipe which is enormously popular with my family. Spread premade pizza dough out in a rectangular pan coated with cooking spray.

Mix 8 oz. softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar and spread over the pizza crust. Mince 3 — 4 medium, peeled, apples and spread on the crust. Drizzle 2 tablespoons caramel sundae topping over the pizza and bake according to the instructions on the pizza dough packaging. Remove from the oven when the crust is golden brown.

In addition to apples, I dearly love most anything you can do with pumpkin, but I, being the modern 21st century cook, am smart enough to realize that it is much easier to use canned pumpkin rather than trying to deal with the hassle of a fresh one.

A single can of pumpkin can be transformed into so much more than regular, old pumpkin pie. I’ve used it to make pancakes, waffles, cupcakes, cobbler, chocolate pumpkin bread and the list goes on and on. It can also be turned into a delicious savory soup by mixing it with chicken broth, salt, ground nutmeg and chopped fresh parsley. A sweet soup can be made by substituting whole milk for the chicken broth and brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice instead of parsley. So be adventurous and happy cooking!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She has written two cookbooks and has a food blog — www.foodthoughts.zooloo.com.

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n the world of eyes, two is definitely better than one. One eye is all we need to see 20/20, but two eyes acting in harmony, give us a three dimensional world, the ability to judge distances and speed, and the acute ability to detect movement.

Eye teaming disorders have many causes and are more common than you might think. When the eyes don’t aim together at all, constant strabismus is present. An infant will cross their eyes intermittently, but by six months of age, eye alignment should be present at all times. For a child over six months old, their eyes will not grow out of the problem without proper intervention. He or she will adapt by using only one eye to see and the other eye will lose sight if the proper care is not provided.

Unfortunately, most eye teaming problems are not obvious. One of the more common forms of eye teaming disorders is called convergence insufficiency. This eye problem causes the two eyes to fatigue easily when focusing at near targets, such as reading. The eyes lose their focus and alignment, causing the words to move and making it difficult to stay on track. Parents often ask what convergence insufficiency feels like.

Bring a book close to your face, close enough that you can still see the words but must struggle to keep the words clear and single.

Now try to read with good speed and comprehension. It may be possible for a minute, but beyond that it is virtually impossible.

Common clues for parents to observe are watching to see if their child is closing or rubbing an eye while reading, holding a book close, uses a finger to follow text, or skips lines while reading.

Also, note if the child fatigues easily while reading and can’t stay focused for very long. These are clues that they should be thoroughly examined to determine if there is an undetected eye teaming problem. If you have concerns about eye teaming for yourself or child, now is the time for a comprehensive exam to evaluate eye teaming.

Dr. Dylan Reach is practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. He can be reached at (770) 974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.

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Local businesses entered floats as well as churches, political candidates and local boy scout and girl scout troops. People lined the streets to enjoy the parade.

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CiCi’s Cup Challenge CiCi’s Pizza, in partnership with The City of Acworth and the ABA, held the Second Annual CiCi’s Cup Challenge at the Love the Lake Festival. North Cobb High School, Allatoona High School, North Cobb Christian School and Kennesaw Mountain High School each brought teams of boys and girls to compete against each other. The students competed in a canoe race, tug-of-war, an obstacle course, a trivia contest and a pizza eating competition.

Allatoona High School took home the CiCi’s Cup, North Cobb High School finished second, North Cobb Christian School finished third and Kennesaw Mountain High School took home the coveted “Broken Orr” trophy for finishing fourth.

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BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS, CAREER WITH QUICKBOOKS 2010 TRAINING

By Melissa Vickery, Assistant Director, College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University

There are still a couple of months left in 2010 to make an impact on your business and career. This month a spotlight on QuickBooks 2010 at the College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University is the perfect compliment to an exciting new program that will make its debut in 2011.

The QuickBooks 2010 class added to the new Bookkeeper Professional Program will produce the new Bookkeeper Professional Certificate in the New Year.

This new certificate was born from information showing an increasing demand for bookkeepers in the future job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state of Georgia is projected to see a 14 percent increase in demand for people working in bookkeeping, as an accountant or auditing clerk now through 2016.

Beginning QuickBooks 2010 is taught by Lisa Guerra, a certified public accountant for 20 years working in the corporate setting and today as owner of Atlanta Professional Accounting, LLC. She is an advanced QuickBooks Pro

advisor and has been teaching at the College since January.

Guerra said the class is excellent for those people who are starting a business and those people who are already operating a small business and need experience with QuickBooks, and want to know more about the variety of functions it can perform to help them with taxes and analyzing their money.

“It’s a good time to think about tax time,” Guerra said of the fall class.

She said another type of person who will get a lot out of the class is that person who is seeking career advancement.

Having knowledge of Windows is a prerequisite for the class.

The QuickBooks 2010 course teaches students how to set up a new company, work with customers, vendors and employee lists, set up inventory, handle invoices, process payments from customers, enter and pay bills, use online banking, process payroll, and so much more.

“It is an action-packed class,” she said, noting that most people are amazed

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From day one she said the class is very hands-on with students logging onto the soft ware to perform exercises over and over so that their interaction with the program becomes automatic.

“By doing it over and over, it will become common knowledge to them,” she said.

Guerra said one of the best features of the class is that people bring real life experiences with them. A lot of times, class participation ends up helping students go back to their businesses or companies with a solution to common problems.

The new Bookkeeper Professional Program coming in January compliments the knowledge gained in QuickBooks 2010 and adds experience in the general ledger, assets, liabilities, equity accounts, balance sheets, and income statements.

Students compute and record both basic book and tax depreciation and come away with a deep understanding of the world of the professional bookkeeper. For more information, call (770) 499-3304.

The Quest For Character

Being the Real Me

by Ken Hagler

by C.A. Phillips

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obert Redford, the actor, was walking one day through a hotel lobby. A woman thought she recognized him and followed him to the elevator. “Are you the real Robert Redford?” she asked him with great excitement. As the doors of the elevator closed, he replied, “Only when I am alone.”

When my wife and I were still dating we were in the fine dining area of Lexington, Kentucky. As we rounded the corner, we almost ran directly into actor Tim Conway and his wife. What struck me most was the almost pleading look on his face, as if to say, “Please don’t recognize us. Leave us alone.” So we just kept walking.

How often have you dreamed of the spotlight and center stage?

But how often have you considered the toll that is has taken on the lives and the families of celebrities? When would you get to simply be a father or mother? Husband or wife? How about just being a human being without people comparing you to the people you pretend to be on stage, TV and movie screen?

How much of what we do every day is about putting on a false image for our neighbors and coworkers? How often do we pretend and hide our feelings from our family and friends?

When are you the real Sam, Mary, Becky, John, Ken, or ______________________ (fill in your name there)?

Redford was right; it is only when we are alone that we are ourselves. Only alone do we show our true character. Most people only see what we let them. But when are we ever alone?

Helen Keller, who changed the world’s view on blind and deaf people and knew what it was to be alone, noted, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.”

Notice that Helen Keller begins with how character starts with the soul. Unfortunately, we want to jump to the points of ‘ambition’ and ‘success.’ To do so neglects the important aspect of the soul. If we never make the time to be alone, to face the condition of our soul, it is likely we’ll never strengthen our soul. Maybe this is why we are floundering about as a nation, as immature adults and as mere church-goers — we’ve not really cared to face trials or suffer and so we lack soul.

In the Bible, Paul writes to Timothy on character saying, “You know all about my teachings, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love and my endurance. You also know about the kind of persecutions and sufferings which happened to me. Those who try to live a godly life because they believe

eople are funny. On one hand, we’re so selfish that we will often do whatever we have to do in order to get what we want.

That includes disregarding others’ feelings altogether to take another step up the ladder. We tell ourselves, “I don’t care what so-and-so thinks about me.” But, there are hidden costs we don’t necessarily take into account.

On the other hand, there are also times when we are ultraconcerned with what others think about us. We put on our friendly face and play make-believe because we’d never want to give anyone a clue what’s really going on inside of us. We think, “If they knew the real me, they wouldn’t want to be near me. If they knew my situation, they’d judge me. If they were aware of the mistakes I have made — and continue to make — they’d think I am a failure.”

Whether we like it or not, you and I wrestle with our splitpersonalities more than we’d care to admit. We all have goals we hope to achieve, places we aspire to be and things we have set our minds on attaining. And, truly we are so hung up on these personal landmarks that we have lost our peripheral vision.

That is the very definition of “tunnel vision.” It’s when we cannot see the forest for the trees.

But, we all want to be liked and accepted — even those of us who adamantly claim we don’t care what other people think!

So, how can we be liked and accepted, but also get “what we want?” How can we not turn others off to our greedy desires while also making sure they want to be our “friend?”

I’ve been reading a book that is really speaking to me about these questions. It’s called The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg. Essentially, Ortberg shares some great insights into becoming the person God made you to be. According to Ortberg, overcoming my insecurities, selfishness, greed, or need for acceptance (or anything else that has its grip on my life) begins by getting real with myself.

Ortberg writes, “No one is more vulnerable than the person who lacks self-awareness.” What he is saying is that people who are blind to their short-comings are the ones who suffer the most.

Ortberg points out that a study done a few years ago revealed that as we grow older, the first sign of incompetence is our inability to perceive incompetence. It’s when I cannot distinguish the difference between “average” and “exceptional.”

It’s when I think more of myself than I ought to. It’s when I no longer have the ability to offer a realistic and accurate

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Aurora, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 96,000 in the United States (14,000 were sold in Canada) Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite. The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts which pose a choking hazard to young children.

recalling approximately 470,000 Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices. The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

Baby Hammocks. MamaLittleHelper, LLC of Frisco, TX is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 infant and toddler hammocks. The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock’s fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.

LCD-TVs. Sharp Electronics Corporation, of Mahwah, NJ is voluntarily recalling approximately 9,000 Sharp 32-inch LCD-TVs. The TV stand’s neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

Slow Cookers. Kohls is voluntarily recalling approximately 25,000 slow cookers. The slow cooker’s control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Magnetic Maze Boards. Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 18,500 magnetic maze boards. The magnetic maze board’s plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Vertical Gas Smokers. Char-Broil LLC of Columbus, GA is voluntarily recalling approximately 18,450 Char-Broil vertical gas smokers.

When the temperature setting is in “low,” the smoker’s hose/valve/ regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker’s door open, posing an injury hazard.

Baby Bottle Warmers.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,000 Beaba express steam bottle warmers. The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.

Wireless Video Baby Monitors. Circus World Displays Limited (CWD) of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is voluntarily recalling approximately 800 Levana wireless video baby monitors. Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Dehumidifier. LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co. of China is voluntarily recalling approximately 98,000 dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Television Wall Mounts. Milestone AV Technologies LLC of Savage, MN is voluntarily recalling approximately 131,000 flat screen television wall mounts. The elbow joint components on the wall mount’s arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.

For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772.

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What Exactly is Wealth Management,

The Quest for Character,

And even if your financial life is less complex, significant wealth calls for a vigilant, ongoing management approach.

in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But evil people and phony preachers will go from bad to worse as they mislead people and are themselves misled.” (2Timothy 3:10-13 GW)

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Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770) 952-6707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. This material was prepared by Peter Montoya Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting Representative or the Representative’s Broker/Dealer. This information should not be construed as investment advice. Neither the named Representative nor Broker/Dealer gives tax or legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If other expert assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. Please consult your Financial Advisor for further information.

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and was responsible for an estimated 300-500 million deaths alone during the 20th century. After a successful vaccination campaign throughout the 19th and 20th century in 1979, the World Health Organization certified its eradication, and to date ,remains the only infectious disease to have been eradicated.

Philosopher Renee Descartes stated that “I think therefore I exist” and this process is the basis of modern science. If we can think of a future without diseases and suffering, only time will be the great dictator of what can become a reality.

Dr. Nedra Dodds is the founder and Medical Director of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine located on 600 Chastain Rd., Ste. 224 Kennesaw, GA. (770) 591-3429. www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com.

Ken is lead pastor and resident Sunday School Drop-out, of the new Crossroads United Methodist Church meeting at 10 a.m. in Shelton Elementary School on Cedarcrest Rd. For more information, visit www.crossroadsum.org or www.kenhagler.com.

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How does this all tie together? Well, because we all have this bias toward ourselves and against “anyone else,” it exacerbates our feelings of anger, greed, guilt, and jealousy. As Andy Stanley points out in his book It Came from Within, we constantly feel like we are owed something, or that we owe.

And, because I either feel that I am owed, or that I owe someone else, I cannot just be me. I have to continue “playing the game” in order to move my piece one more square on the game board.

That is, unless I am ready to just own up to my shortcomings.

When I take ownership and responsibility for these things, no one owes anyone. I am free to live and to love. I no longer look for an angle. I can just be real.

Until then, you can live in fear. You can lie to yourself. You can pretend and exhaust yourself trying to manage others’ perceptions of who you are.

But know this: Perfect love casts out all fear. Read 1 John 4:18 yourself. Maybe it will reassure you and encourage you to take off the mask and open up your heart. When love creeps in, fear will flee, and you will be on your way to a whole new you. The TRUE you!

C.A. Phillips serves as the Married Couples Pastor at NorthStar Church in Acworth/Kennesaw, Ga., and has lived in Kennesaw for nearly 30 years. You can contact C.A. at ca.phillips@northstarchruch.org, or check out his blog at www,caphillips.com.

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home. The entire family had been feeling sick and flue like and they did not have a detector. Had they not been taking estimates for a new HVAC system, dire consequences could have resulted from the eventual build up of CO in everyone in the home. A carbon monoxide detector is a wise investment for all looking to prevent an accident or possible harm. It is just important and as needed as a smoke alarm.

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096.

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Acworth Area Churches

Anglican Church of the Trinity Meets at Theatre on Main, 4857 Main Street (678) 469-5640 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Archbishop Mark S. Camp

Keystone Baptist Church (meets at Harrison High School) 4500 Due West Road, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org

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

Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Pastor: Sammy Burgess

Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 7 p.m.

Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com

Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Student Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: George Wright cedarcrestchurch.com

Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Doug Burrier

Baptist

First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 893-8834 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Paul Vance www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest

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3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510

Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Jerry Black Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 8 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study/AWANA: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: James G. Wright Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:10 a.m.

Pastor: Aaron Johnson www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kennesaw, (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Bill Avery Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Rick Baldwin www.wildwoodbaptist.org

Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m.

Christian Ed: 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www. christchurch.episcopalatlanta.org St. Teresa's Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road, (770) 590-9040 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www. saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221

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

Lutheran Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 8:45, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.livinghopevision.com First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw (770) 427-0325 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Storlie 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: Paul Bayeri Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m.

Pastor: Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Int. Pastor: Rev. Cyndi Parr www.kirkwoodpc.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church USA 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com OC TOB E R 2010

Roman Catholic

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Reverend: Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/

Synagogues Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.JewishAcworth.com (770) 771-9952 Shabbat morning services: 3rd Saturday of each month Rabbi: Zalman Charytan Congregation Ner Tamid www.nertamidonline.com (678) 264-8575 Friday night Shabbat Services on the Second and Fourth Friday of every month.

United Methodist Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Brian Butler www.acworthumc.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Katie Strals www.countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Shelton Elementary, (404) 579-9753 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ken Hagler www.crossroadsum.org Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39 & 11 a.m.

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

Pastor: Rev. Tom Davis www.duewest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 & 11 a.m.

7 p.m. Service in Portuguese Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

Other Churches Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358

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Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250 Bethel Assembly Of God 5946 Jacobs Rd Se (770) 974-1511 Branches of Christ Christian Fellowship 2355 Highway 92, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.org Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Christ’s Church at Cobb Meets at Durham Middle School (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Lead Minister: Jeff Bennett www.cccobb.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com Freedom Church Meets at North Cobb High School (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.

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Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

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

Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net Oakwood Community Church 2714 Valleyhill Drive (404) 931-9590 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Dave Meadows Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

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

Pastor: Dave McClanahan www. riverchurchofacworth.org RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstonewf.org The Rock of Atlanta 146 Kelli Clark Ct. (770) 975-ROCK Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.therockofatlanta.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com Victory North Church Meets at Pitner Elementary, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 9:45 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 3732 Cedarcrest Road (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintge242.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sr. Minister: Mr. Lynn T. Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org

Acworth Area Churches

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 7, 8:30, 11:30 a.m. & 1 & 5:30 p.m.

Reverend: John Matejek www.saintcatherineofsiena.org

Acworth Church of God of Prophecy 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com

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Emergency — 911 Chamber of Commerce:

Community Information Numbers

Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Burn Permits: Cherokee Paulding Business Licenses: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Commissioners: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Courthouse: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Driver's Licenses: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Extension Office: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Fire Department: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Health Department: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Jury Phone: Cherokee Cobb License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Senior Services: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Tax Assessor: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Taxes — Property: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Traffic Signals: Cherokee Cobb Voter Registration: Cherokee

(770) 345-0400 (770) 980-2000 (770) 445-6016

(770) 479-1871 (770) 426-3300 (770) 443-8000 (770) 720-3525 (770) 505-2876 (678) 493-6108 (770) 528-8410 (770) 443-7571 (678) 493-6000 (770) 528-3300 (770) 443-7550 (770) 479-1953 (770) 528-1300 (770) 443-7527 (770) 720-3693 (770) 528-3251 (404) 657-9300 (770) 470-0418 (770) 528-4070 (770) 443-7616 (678) 493-4000 (770) 528-8000 (770) 222-1160 (770) 928-0133 (770) 974-3330 (770) 443-7881 (770) 479-9011 (770) 528-1800 (678) 493-6000 (770) 528-4020 (770) 443-7585

(770) 345-5312 (770) 528-5364 (770) 345-5312 (678) 493-6120 (770) 528-3100 (770) 443-7606 (678) 493-6414 (770) 528-8600 (770) 443-7581 (678) 493-6077 (770) 528-8162 (770) 479-0407

AroundAbout Acworth — (770) 529-1516 Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Child Support Enforcement: Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

(770) 720-7712 (770) 427-0418 (678) 363-8570 (404) 921-1490

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

PETS — Animal Control: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5610 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5616 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/animal Meals "Fur" Pets: “Feeding the Pets of the Needy”

(770) 712-4077

www.mealsfurpets.com POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove

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

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

SCHOOLS

See listings on page 59

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

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

404-COMCAST (266-2278)

Electric: Acworth Power Cobb EMC Georgia Power

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

Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co.

(770) 994-1946

Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

CITY OF ACWORTH: www.acworth.org City Hall (770) 974-3112 Acworth Housing Authority (770) 974-3012 Parks & Recreation (770) 917-1234 Police Information (770) 974-1232 Acworth City Jail (770) 974-0295 Downtown Development (770) 974-8813 Municipal Court (770) 974-0965 OC TOB E R 2010

School County Websites

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

Public Schools

Allatoona Elementary School 4150 New Hope Church Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 606-5843 Principal: Jim Bishop Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6503 Principal: Scott Bursmith Awtrey Middle School 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6615 Principal: Jeff Crawford Baker Elementary School 2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6629 Principal: Dr. Phyllis Jones Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6764 Principal: Lisa Williams Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Sharon Hardin Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Dr. Pam Colvin Durham Middle School 2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6641 Principal: Georganne Young East Paulding High School 3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157 (770) 445-5100 Principal: Scott Viness E.T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball Ford Elementary School 1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (678) 594-8092 Principal: Dr. Jami Frost Frey Elementary School 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6655 Principal: Joyce Piket Harrison High School 4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8104 Principal: Donnie Griggers

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Kennesaw Elementary School 3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw 30144 (678) 594-8172 Principal: Wanda Floyd Kennesaw Mountain High School 1898 Kenn. Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley Lewis Elementary School 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw 30152 (770) 975-6673 Principal: Kristi Kee Lost Mountain Middle School 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8224 Principal: Dr. Terry Poor McCall Primary School 4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6775 Principal: Thomas Farrell McClure Middle School (Cobb County) 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 331-8131 Principal: Susan Wing McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Dr. Dick Hutnik North Cobb High School 3400 Highway 293, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Dr. Phillip Page North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-9400 Principal: Dr. Russell Claxton

Vaughan Elementary School 5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127 (678) 594-8298 Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney

Private Schools Brookstone Montessori School (770) 426-5245 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com Brookwood Christian School (678) 401-5855 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-7077 1720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org First Baptist Christian School (770) 422-3254 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-6488 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred Furtah Montessori Director: Denise Glass www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 Principal: Jamie Smithey www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507 450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101 Director of Education: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.com Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com

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

North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

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

Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com

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

Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com

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

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (770) 419-8601 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sr. Mary Jacinta, O.P. www.scsiena.org

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

The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Don Robertson www.thewalkerschool.org

Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Penny Noel

St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Principal: Pat Allen www.stjosephschool.org

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School Contact Information

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

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

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Acworth Area Clubs & Organizations

Business Organizations

Acworth Business Association (770) 423-1330 Website: www.acworthbusiness.org

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward (770) 974-0670

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Website: www.cherokee-chamber.com

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle (770) 974-3577

Cobb Chamber of Commerce (770) 980-2000 Website: www.cobbchamber.org

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003x 401 Website: www.afahf.org

KSU Small Business Development Center (770) 423-6450

Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820

LeadsNet Business Referral Group

Girl Scout Council of North Georgia 4941 George Washington Avenue (770) 974-4278

www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu (404) 819-8896

Website:www.leadsnetgroup.com West Cobb Business Association (678) 776-6331

Website:www.westcobbbusiness.com Charitable Organizations

AARC (All About Reaching Children) (678) 574-6023 www.allaboutreachingchildren.org Children Child Advocacy Council (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (770) 345-1879 Website: www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 Website: www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity (770) 432-7954 Website: www.cobbhabitat.org Here Am I Ministries, Inc. (770) 529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain Homeward Bound Pet Rescue (706) 698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-9882 Website: www.humanecobb.org Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898 Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption (770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730 6151 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock Website: www.papaspantry.org Paws for Disabilities.org Web site: www.pawsfordisabilities.org Southern Hope Humane Society (770) 445-7294 Website: http://www.hopehumane.org

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Civic Organization

Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres 3963 Bartow Carver Road NW (770) 974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 Website: www.jlcm.org Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club P.O. Box 748 Acworth, GA 30101 www.kennesawacworthlions.org

Recreation & Hobbies

Atlanta Yacht Club

Website: www.atlantayachtclub.org

Atlanta Water Ski Club (770) 425-3679

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 Website: www.csaimpact.com Children's PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.homestead.com Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club Website: www.ccrc.info Foothills Running Club John McCusker, (770) 924-9504 Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819 MOMS Club of Acworth-West Website: www.momsclub.org MOMS Club of Acworth-East http://momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw (770) 423-9622

Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everertt (770) 966-0100

West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority 3122 Aviary Court Contact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654

West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211

VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) 4764 N. Cobb Parkway (770) 974-0958 Website: /www.vfwpost5408.org

Wildlife Action, Inc. (770) 926-8481 Support Organizations

Political Organizations

Cherokee County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575 Cobb County Democracy For America Meetup Group Website: www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133 Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856 Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833 Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (770) 785-2522 AROU N D A B OU T A C WOR TH

Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400 Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 Newcomers of Cobb County (678) 402-6152 Website: www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 Website: www.burnthickory.com OC TOB E R 2010

United States Government:

Paulding County Board of Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Cobb County School System

(770) 426-3300

Superintendent, Fred Sanderson

(770) 426-3453

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

Board of Education: Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 e-mail: TBA

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

Dr. John Abraham (R), Post 4 e-mail: john.abraham@cobbk12.org

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461

166 Confederate Avenue (770) 443-7550 Dallas, GA 30132 fax: (770) 443-7537 Website: www.paulding.gov

Commissioners: Wayne Kirby , Post 4

Cherokee County School System

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

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

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6

(770) 445-2600

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

Senator John Wiles (R), District 37 e-mail: jwiles@legis.state.ga.us

(404) 657-0406

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

(404) 557-5069

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

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

(404) 656-0126

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

Derek Good (R), Post 4 e-mail: dvgood@cherokeega.com

(678) 493-6000

(678) 493-6001

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) 90 North Street, Suite 330 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Neill Warren (R) 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 Website: www.cobbsheriff.org

(770) 720-6393

(770) 499-4609

Paulding County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Gary Gulledge (R) 247 Industrial Way North Dallas, GA 30132 Website: www.paulding.gov/gov/sheriff.asp

(770) 443-3010

City of Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

City of Acworth Board of Aldermen:

(770) 974-3112

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

(770) 974-4321

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

(678) 575-0596

(770) 528-3300

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

(770) 974-3533

(678) 445-1436

Cobb County Board of Commissioners

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

Commissioners: Sam Olens (R), Chairperson e-mail: solens@cobbcounty.org

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

(770) 528-3314

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

(770) 974-5259

Tim Lee (R), District 3 e-mail: tlee@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3318

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

(770) 917-1883

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90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega.com

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

(770) 704-4398, x4370

Paulding County School System

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

(770) 443-7550

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