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6 — 16 COMMUNITY NEWS
34 BABY BOOMERS & RETIREMENT HOPES
20 HALLOWEEN & FALL FESTIVALS
34 wHAT A FEELING
22 — 23 OMEGA LEARNING CENTER 24 ACWORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT 26 — 27 9/11 CEREMONY ALLATOONA HIGH SCHOOL
42 CHIROPRACTIC WITH STRAIN AND SPRAIN
46 “GREEN REMODELING” WHAT IS IT? 50 EYE TEAMING: HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?
40 — 41 CICI’S CHALLENGE
50 SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN TREATS
44 — 45 COVERING THE BASES
Faith
28 — 29 BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & STORK
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acworth business Association 48 church listings
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Volume 7, Issue 2
Launch Awareness Yoga Centre Ribbon Cutting
The City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Launch Awareness Yoga Centre, located at 3450 Acworth Due West Road. Mayor Allegood congratulated Jane de Albuquerque and Kelli Carraway on their new business. Launch Awareness Yoga Centre, Georgia’s first anti-gravity yoga franchise, is a community wellness center offering anti-gravity yoga and traditional yoga. For more information or a list of classes, visit www.launchawarenessyoga.com or call (770) 975-4795.
Marlin & Rays Ribbon Cutting
The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Marlin & Rays Seafood Bar and Grill, located at 3338 Cobb Parkway, on September 1. Acworth was selected for as their first location in the State of Georgia. John Bellinghiri, Manager of the restaurant, was congratulated by Mayor Allegood. This new restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood as well as choices for landlubbers in a relaxing beach atmosphere. For more information, visit www.marlinandraysseafood.com or call (678) 574-4550.
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Pearl’s Spa Ribbon Cutting
Recently, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Pearl’s Spa and Apothecary Boutique. Danielle Hilderband, owner, was congratulated on her one year anniversary of her business by Mayor Allegood. Pearl’s Spa is located in the heart of downtown Acworth at 4827 South Main Street. They offer facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, permanent makeup, skin care products and original jewelry creations by Danielle. For a list of services and products, visit www.pearlsspaandboutique.com or call (770) 966-9099.
Fish Thyme Restaurant Recently Opened There’s a new seafood restaurant in town! Chef Steven Dudley, recently opened Fish Thyme across from Kennworth Park. They are open Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday from 5 —10 p.m., and Friday & Saturday, from 5 — 11 p.m. Some of the menu items include north Georgia trout, swordfish, tuna, Mississippi catfish and calamari, along with crab, shrimp and fish dishes. And for the landlubber, they have pork schnitzel, ribs, steak and chicken. They also offer half size portions with prices to match. Chef Dudley’s name might ring a bell as he is a partner in Capers on Main and the Mill Pub. For more information, call (770) 974-2323.
CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to last month’s winner, Karen Bradburn. Karen was the first to call with the correct answer regarding the sentence “But, that will only take you so far.” found on page 55. She won $10 to Capo’s Italian Restaurant. Thank you to everyone who called or emailed with their answers. (No Photo Available)
We will not be having a contest corner for the month of October but will start back in November. Please check out our facebook @Around Acworth for other contest.
Why Haven’t Fibromyalgia Sufferers Been Told These Facts? Do you feel like every drop of energy is drained from your body and most days you just hurt all over? Does going to the bathroom feel like a ten- mile hike? Even after numerous tests with your doctor, do they say “we can’t find anything wrong ?” You are not alone. Six million Americans suffer from the effects of fibromyalgia. But the sad fact is most of them have been told they’re crazy, lazy, or just depressed. Do You Have Any of the Following Symptoms? • Aching all over • Disturbed sleep • Tender points in the neck, spine, shoulders and hips • Recurring headaches • Fatigue & Stiffness “You’ve Been Everywhere, Tried Everything, And You’re Still Suffering” Maybe your doctor doesn’t even think fibromyalgia is a real disease, but you know it is. You suffer with it every day. One fibromyalgia patient said it like this… “I am so tired of the guilt of not being able to keep my house the way I like or fix dinner for my husband all the time. With the girls and the meds and pain I can barely just get that done, let alone clean and cook dinner most days.” Another said… “For people who take good health for granted, it’s hard to imagine a condition that makes simple tasks great tests of will and determination.” Fibromyalgia is often called the invisible disease. You look fine on the surface, but underneath you’re often exhausted and in excruciating pain.
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Town Hall Meeting The City of Acworth will host a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 4415 Senator Russell Avenue. This meeting will be an opportunity for residents to discuss how key issues are “moving forward” in the community. Your elected officials and city department heads will be in attendance to answers questions from the attendees.
North Cobb High School Homecoming Parade North Cobb High School will hold their annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 6, in downtown Acworth. The parade will start at 7 p.m. at the Acworth First Baptist Church, then head South on Main Street to the intersection of Main Street and Lemon Street. A pep rally will immediately follow. Participating merchants will have special discount offers for those in North Cobb Warrior spirit gear. North Cobb invites all students, parents, faculty and alumni out for a great evening of family fun! For more information on activities for the week, visit www.cobbk12.org/northcobb.
Ghosts and Goblins galore! Join in for a scary time at the Senior “Halloween” Luncheon on Tuesday, October 18, beginning at 12 p.m. There will be lunch, games and bingo. The luncheon will be held at Roberts School Community and Education Center in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE to all seniors!
Acworth Farmer's Market This is the last month for the Farmer’s Market until next spring, so come out each Friday morning from 7 — 11 a.m., through October 28. The market is located in downtown Acworth in the upper parking lot by the railroad tracks on Main Street.
Photography Exhibit Gallery 4463 celebrates photography in October, as part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival, for the third year in a row. This exhibit will showcase fine art photography featuring the works of Bill Kettering, Bill Graham, Damien A. Guarnieri and Tom Kells. For more information, call (404) 808-9971 or visit www.gallery4463.com. The gallery is located at 4463 Cherokee Street, Suite 100.
Taste of Acworth The 7th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place in downtown Acworth, on Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. The Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth sponsor this popular event every year, benefiting numerous local 10
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schools and charities in our community. Approximately 20,000 visitors tasted their way through this collection of delicacies last year. The event will feature booths from local restaurants and businesses, two stages providing live music and demonstrations from local talent throughout the day, the wonderful dog show and the always popular fashion show. Children will have plenty to do with inflatables, quad bungee and challenging games located in the kid zone. Admission is FREE! An array of diverse restaurants will be offering food samples from $1 — 4 to satisfy every palate. Parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids, bring the pooch, and join in the fun! For more information, visit www.acworthbusiness.org.
NBA/WNBA 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 22 — 23, at 5 p.m. each day. Time is limited so please arrive early. This is a national skills program for boys and girls ages 7 — 12 and provides children the opportunity to showcase their shooting, dribbling and passing skills. This is a FREE program. Participants will 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.
Brett North Announces Candidacy Acworth resident Brett North announced at the August 18th meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen that he is a candidate for Alderman, Post 3. North is seeking to win the seat on the City Council currently held by Bob Weatherford. The city election will be held on November 8, 2011. North declared, “With a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm, I announce that I am a candidate for Alderman this fall. I will be seeking to take Mr. Weatherford’s seat. I look forward to a good race!” North, an Atlanta native, and his wife Ann live in the Blue Springs neighborhood just off of Hwy. 41 in Acworth. North currently serves on the Acworth Planning and Zoning Board and has served on various committees representing the citizens of Acworth. He also serves on the Board of Directors for his church, as president of his homeowners association, and is founder of Tetelestai Missions Ministry (tmministry.org). Those wanting to know more about North and his candidacy may telephone him directly at (678) 793-0991 or visit www.BrettNorth.com.
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BUMC 5th Annual Craft Fair Bascomb United Methodist Church is accepting applications for the fifth annual craft fair to be held at Bascomb United Methodist Church on Saturday November 12, from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. The church is located at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road in Woodstock. A breakfast and lunch as well as a bake sale will be available. New this year will be a silent auction. Also one of the decorated Christmas trees will be auctioned. Come join this event featuring more than 40 vendors selling a wide variety of arts & crafts. For more information or for an application, call Diane Williams at (770) 917-0119, e-mail williams466581@ bellsouth.net or visit www.bascombumc.org.
Tennis and Fashion Show Fundraiser
Recently, the Governors Towne Club Tennis Center held their 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser – 2011 GTC Gives Back® Play for Pink Tennis Tournament to benefit Susan G. Komen for The Cure Greater Atlanta and GTC Gives Back® Community Outreach. This year they raised more than $27,000, bringing their three year total to more than $107,000. The event began with a ladies doubles tournament followed by lunch and a fashion show. Guests were treated to fashions from infants, to toddlers, to adults. More than 120 athletes of all ages played tennis and competitive games to raise funds to support this year’s event. The Silent Auction featured some spectacular prizes such as a trip for 2 to the U.S. Open, signed memorabilia, exciting vacation destinations and much more from more than 50 local businesses and private donors. Special thanks to La Parilla, Prince, Fireside Gas, T2 Tennis and Governors Towne Club for their sponsorship and support. For more information about GTC Gives Back, visit www.GTCgivesback.com and help support their many sponsors.
Omega Students Give Back This year Omega Private Academy in Acworth raised $435 by selling gently used school uniforms. Enough money was raised to provide pure water to 56 children, in third world countries, for an entire year. This money was donated to The PUR company who is helping people around the globe by distributing packets with minerals that remove pathogenic micro organisms and 12
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dirt in order to make the drinking water safe and clean. Omega Private Academy students are doing their part and helping their community and the people around the world.
Youth Basketball League Acworth Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball registration is now underway. This league is open to all children, ages of 5 — 14. The ages will be divided into 5 & 6 COED, Boys: 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12 and 13 & 14; and Girls: 3 — 5 grade and 6 — 8 grade. The fee is $105/ City of Acworth residents and $125/ residents for the 5 & 6 COED division. All other divisions are $155/City of Acworth residents and $175/ non-residents. Register before September 23 for a $10 discount. All divisions are open until the maximum number of participants per age group has been met. A $20 late fee will be charged after 5 p.m. on October 21. The fee for all divisions include a team jersey and team shorts. Skills assessments will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 22 & 23. Practices begin the week of October 31. The first game will be on December 3. For more information or to register, visit www.acworthbasketball.com or call the Parks and Rec office at (770) 917-1234.
Mentors & Volunteers Needed The Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. needs your help! You can get involved by volunteering for the following: Mentor – Help the community’s youth grow and develop by making a connection with a young adult. Mentors asked to interact with their mentee a minimum of 4 hours per month. General – Take a couple hours on Monday or Thursday afternoon to engage in recreational activities with youth. From helping with homework to playing basketball, there is always something to do! Tutor – Spend 30 – 45 minutes on a Monday or Thursday helping a student better understand their toughest subject. For more information, please visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call Frank White at (770) 917-1234.
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Acworth Opry Here’s your last chance for the Acworth Opry on Saturday, October 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring your family, friends, chairs or blankets and enjoy great Bluegrass music, good food, friendly folks and lots of fun. The event is FREE and will last until 8:30 p.m. Logan Farm Park is located at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth. For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd.
Incredible Pumpkin Trail Contest Call for Entries Use your imagination and show off your pumpkin carving skills! Local businesses, schools, community groups and families (with or without little monsters) are invited to create unique, colorful and playful pumpkin scenes near the Southern Museum for public viewing during “The Haunted Museum — Villains in History” event on October 21 — 22. The entry fee is $10 per decorating team (non-refundable). Space is limited and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or an application, call (770) 422-9714 or visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov and click on the calendar.
Halloween Downtown Acworth Cruise Night On Saturday, October 29, the city will host a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 4 — 10 p.m. on Main Street. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the city and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises each month that has a 5th Saturday. The event is FREE to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the show. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. Bring the kids out to trick or treat at the show! There will be face painting, tattoos and a costume contest! For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd.
Citywide Recycling Day The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in our Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the Library Parking Lot in downtown Acworth. This event occurs twice a year on a Saturday during May and November. The next recycling day will be held on Saturday, November 5, 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 city, along with Federal Recyclers, wants you to Think Green! Look around your house for any unwanted items that you can bring to recycle so they do not end up in a landfill. All recycling is FREE, except for a 14
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$10 fee for computer monitors and a $20 fee for televisions. For more information and a complete list of items accepted, visit www.acworth.org/aprd.
2011 Veterans Day Ceremony Join the City of Acworth on Friday, November 11, at 2:30 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our nations veterans. The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country, as well as those who are now serving. Acworth is honored to have these brave men and women living in our community and what better way to honor them than to host a Veterans Day Ceremony. If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, make sure you visit on Friday, November 11. The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surround the American Flag. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers. You can still honor a veteran by purchasing pavers. The pavers are available in 4x4 or 8x8 sizes. With the 4x4, you get 3 lines, each with up to 18 characters engraved on the pavers. The 8x8 comes with 4 lines, each with up to 18 characters engraved on it. All pavers purchased before October 14, will be in the ground for the November 11 ceremony. For more information about the ceremony or to purchase a paver visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call the Parks and Recreation Office at (770) 917-1234.
Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department will host the 3rd annual Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk on Saturday, November 19. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, jog or run — participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on November 16 or $20 on the day of the race. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for kids age 6 — 12 is $5 before noon on November 16 or $10 on the day of the race. Kids 5 & under are FREE. This year we are offering a Timed Run for participants 10 years old and up, the cost of the Timed Run is $20 before noon on November 16. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on race day to receive their race number and Acworth Turkey Chase t-shirt. All non-perishable food items will benefit the Tackle Hunger Program. The 5K Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 2K walk at 9:15 a.m. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 at 10 a.m. For more information, about registering and for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.acworthturkeychase.com.
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Oak Grove Elementary Honors 9/11 Holiday Gift Idea Need an elegant holiday gift — these elegant, premium quality fruit gift baskets are on sale October 20 — December 5. The fruit baskets, bags or boxes can be shipped across the country or picked up at Harrison High School. Proceeds support the award winning Harrison Bands Program. For more information or to view the baskets, please visit http://www.harrisonbands.org/www/fruit-sale/.
Bascomb Preschool Remembers 9/11
Mrs. Abrams is pictured in front of the quilt with third-graders Elizabeth Akins, Steven Wheeler, Noah Sherman, Gabriel Wohlgemuth, Ashley Wichers, T’Kai Mazon, David Fouts, Lily Cohran and Tea Bremner.
Oak Grove Elementary School third-grade teacher Lauren Abrams recently honored the memory of September 11 victims through a special project with her students. She made a memorial “quilt” with squares of artwork and writings created by her third-grade class and some of the other third-grade classes at Oak Grove. The “We Remember Quilt” is displayed in the main hallway of the school just outside the cafeteria.
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Recently, Bascomb Preschool invited police officers from Woodstock as well as the Cherokee County Fire fighters to visit the boys and girls for a special presentation in honor of September 11 and in thanks to these special people for their service to the community. The boys and girls presented the men and women with hand-made cards and cookies as well as patriotic teddy bears to be used when the officers need something to comfort children who might be in distress. Cherokee fire fighters brought their educational program, which includes Freddy the Fire Truck, and thrilled the boys and girls with a demonstration that teaches fire safety. In addition, Station 20 sent their truck, which the children were able to see up close. The firemen demonstrated their full gear to show the children what they would look like in the case of a rescue during a fire. They also prompted the children to think about what they were being taught. Additional photos from their 9-11 Tribute can be found at facebook.com/BascombUnitedMethodistPreschool. 16
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The Horizon Field of Dreams came about after being a part of Covering the Bases for the last two years. I spent a lot of time pondering how we could say in a song exactly the story of this field and with prayer and thought this song came to be. I feel it captures the entire vision and purpose of the field and I am extremely proud to be a part of this community and to support such a great cause! I couldn’t have made this happen without Eric Cain and Stan Pinion with Old Dixie Highway band, who worked tirelessly with me on this project to make it a success along with North Cobb High School and of course the Acworth Police Department. — Grady Clark, songwriter The Horizon Field of Dreams CD is $5 and DVD is $10 (plus $2 S/H). Send a check or money order to: Eric Cain, 2818 Dominion Lane, Kennesaw, GA. 30144. Be sure to state either CD and/or DVD. Include the return address and telephone number to confirm purchase. For more information, call (770) 365-2256 or email ecain1010@yahoo.com. If you would like to make a donation to Covering the Bases online, visit https://secure.rec1.com/GA/acworth-parks-recreation/.
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October 1 — October 31 Eagle Pointe Church, 5100 Old Stilesboro Road Pumpkin Patch — There will be pumpkins, gourds, mini pumpkins and more for sale. Open for field trips to tour and decorate pumpkins from schools in the area. Picture opportunities for all ages. Come see us and pick out your special pumpkin! For more information, call (770) 421-1643. Through October 31 Due West United Methodist Church, 3956 Due West Road Pumpkin Patch — Pumpkins GALORE! All proceeds benefit the Youth Ministries of the church. There will be Family Fun Days, along with games, stories, a bake sale and MORE! Beginning Sunday, October 9 Shiloh United Methodist Church, 3860 Cherokee Street Pumpkin Patch — Beginning October 9, pumpkins will start arriving at Shiloh UMC. Photo spots will be on the grounds to make memories. Proceeds benefit the Daily Bread Food Pantry at Shiloh UMC. Sunday, October 9 — Monday, October 31 Christ Episcopal Church, 1210 Wooten Lake Road Pumpkin Patch — Pumpkins for sale in all shapes and sizes. Picture opportunities available. Baked goods and crafts for sale on Saturdays. For more information, visit www.christchurchkennesaw.com. Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Pitner Elementary, 4575 Wade Green Road Wild West Fall Festival — Activities will include a horse-drawn stagecoach, hay ride, petting zoo, pony rides, mechanical bull, lots of inflatables, demo teams, costume contest, line dancing with our DJ, a rock wall, food and lots of fun! October 15 — 31, from 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. Brookwood Christian School, 4728 Wood Street, Acworth Pumpkin Patch — Fall fun for the whole family. Bring your camera! There will be pumpkins, baked goods, story time, crafts and more. Saturday, October 22, from 4 — 8 p.m. Logan Farm Park Halloween Carnival — There will be inflatables, hayrides, costume contests and carnival games of all skill levels. $3 title entitles you play for 10 games. Bring the 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: 4:30 p.m. for 3 and under Boys 5:00 p.m. for 3 and under Girls 5:30 p.m. for 4 & 5 year old Boys 6:00 p.m. for 4 & 5 year old Girls 6:30 p.m. for 6 – 8 year olds 7:00 p.m. for 9 – 12 year olds
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Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Mars Hill Church, 3385 Mars Hill Road Fall Festival — There will be inflatables, children’s games and activities, a silent auction, local vendors, food and music by the Parrot Island Band. BBQ ribs and hotdog plates will be available for purchase. For vendor information, contact Diane at dlchiprany@gmail.com. Don’t miss this festive event! Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music. Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Summit Baptist Church, 4310 Moon Station Lane Down On The Farm — Fun activities for the whole family including face painting, inflatables, hayrides and more. FREE 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. Sunday, October 23, from 2 — 5 p.m. Bascomb United Methodist Preschool, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road Fall Celebration — Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, alumni families, as well as community members, are invited to attend. Special recognition will be given to alumni. Games, crafts and a bounce house will be available for the children, along with a pumpkin carving contest and a cake walk. Food items will also be for sale. Saturday, October 29, from 4 — 5:30 p.m. Kennesaw United Methodist, 1801 Ben King Road Trunk or Treat! — Wear your costume and get treats at decorated trunks! Enjoy inflatable bounces, a balloon artist, games, contests for all ages and more! Hot dogs, popcorn, chips and drinks are provided. This is a FREE event, but a donation of a non-perishable food item for MUST and a bag of candy is suggested. For more information, call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.kennesawumc.org. Saturday, October 29, from 4 — 10 p.m. Main Street, Downtown Acworth Halloween Cruise Night — Bring the kids out to Trick or Treat! There will be face painting, tattoos and a costume contest! 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. Monday, October 31, from 5:30 p.m. — 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Acworth, 4583 Main Street Fall Celebration — 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, drinks and not to mention, plenty of candy!!! Monday, October 31, from 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. Kennesaw First Baptist Church Trunk of Treats — Come out to Kennesaw First Baptist Church for a fun Halloween activity! No tricks, just plenty of treats and lots of fun! For more information, please call (770) 427-3109 or visit www.kfbc.org.
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Acworth Police Chief Installed as a Board Member Of the Police Chiefs Association Recently, Police Chief Michael G. Wilkie was sworn in as 4th Vice President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). The GACP is the organization that represents Chiefs of Police from across the State of Georgia and as one of its duties, is responsible for the training and professional development of all Chiefs of Police. Chief Wilkie has been the Chief of Police for the City of Acworth, for almost 9 years. Prior to his appointment in Acworth, he served appointments as the Chief of Police for Springdale, South Carolina and Jonesville, South Carolina. A native of Atlanta, Chief Wilkie is a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University (Georgia Command College, class #26), and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Chief Wilkie is a member of the criminal justice faculty for several Atlanta area college programs. Currently, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Public Administration degree at Valdosta State University. Chief Wilkie is an advocate of the community policing philosophy that emphasizes relationships with schools, churches, community and business groups, and neighborhoods. “We best serve our citizens and community when we are partners together and have strong, working relationships. As well as our officers knowing our community, we want our community to know their police officers well.” Chief Wilkie’s travels have taken him to Russia where he has interacted with local police. He has been a civilian law enforcement observer of the terrorist detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO) and has both trained with and hosted a delegation of the Israel State Police. Chief Wilkie is an active in a variety of boards and organizations including Special Olympics of Georgia, several college alumni associations, and the Acworth Business Association. He has served in the US Army Reserves and currently serves in the Georgia State Defense Force. He is also a deacon and Bible teacher in his church. He and his family live in Acworth.
National Night Out
The Acworth Police Department once again participated in the annual National Night Out (NNO) over the summer. NNO is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in partnership with Target Department Stores. The purpose of National Night Out is to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, enhance police-community partnerships and put criminals on notice that their illegal activities are unwelcomed. Neighborhoods around the City of Acworth participated with events such as a pool party or cookout. These events encourage neighbors to come out and discuss crime awareness and to promote neighborhood relations. Officers from the Acworth Police Department along with Target Store representatives were in attendance throughout Acworth. 24
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New Police Vehicles The Acworth Police Department recently added some new vehicles to their fleet. The Chevrolet Tahoe will be utilized by patrol sergeants and the K-9 unit. The Sergeants, who serve in the capacity of shift supervisor, have been assigned the new vehicles to help carry some of the extra equipment necessary for overseeing emergency scenes and incidents. The Tahoe being utilized by the K-9 unit was purchased with funds that were confiscated and forfeited as a result of drug arrests. The new K-9 vehicle has a decal on the back window that reads “K-9 unit provided by your local drug dealer.” The department hopes this will serve as a reminder to all those who choose to attempt to sell or buy drugs in the city of Acworth. The new vehicles feature a new color scheme. All three vehicles will be black in color with the current blue/ white Acworth Police Department striping pattern. In addition to the three new vehicles already purchased, the police department is looking into purchasing several more vehicles in the future. With the recent halt in production of the Ford Crown Victoria, which had been the staple of patrol vehicles around the country, the department is adding the new Chevrolet Caprice which is currently available to law enforcement agencies only. After researching and testing the Tahoe, the Acworth Police Department is confident that they will serve the department and the citizens well in the future.
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We Shall Never Forget! 9/11 Tribute Allatoona High School Pays Tribute to Our Nation’s Heroes on the 10th Anniversary of Patriot Day and the September 11, 2001 Attacks Allatoona High School and its Navy JROTC unit held a memorial ceremony on September 9th to mark the 10th anniversary of Patriot Day and the September 11, 2001 attacks on our nation. The 38 minute ceremony, with an estimated 2,400 people in attendance, was held in the school’s new football stadium. Nearly 300 students, including Allatoona’s JROTC Cadets, the student body government, and the Symphonic Winds participated in the program that was highlighted by the formation of “9-11” on the field by the Cadets. Parents and friends, as well as numerous local officials from Acworth and Kennesaw, and Cobb County School board members were in attendance. Invited guests and participants included members of the Acworth Police Department, Cobb County Police Department, Cobb County Sherriff’s Office, Cobb Fire and Rescue, Georgia State Police (who conducted a fly-over), Atlanta EMS, VFW Post #5408, Buglers Across America, and local military personnel. The moving ceremony remembered those who were lost and celebrated the bravery and American spirit of so many on that day. A memorial wreath containing the names of the nearly 3,000 lost in the attacks, as well as the names of more than 1,900 Allatoona students and staff was presented. Speakers included Allatoona’s Senior Naval Science Instructor, LCDR Ron Hojnowski, USN (Ret), Principal Scott Bursmith, and Guest Speaker William Cominos, a former Chief of the Freeport Fire Department in Long Island, NY, a first responder at the World Trade Center on that infamous day. Mr. Cominos was joined by fellow first responders, former New York City Police Officers Mike Korsch and Frank Garofalo, for a heart-felt briefing of that day’s events to more than 500 cadets and students.
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Ready, Set...Whoa! by State Rep. Ed Setzler (R - Acworth) Cobb County is on the cusp of a decision to build a $1 billion rail line between midtown Atlanta and Cumberland Mall which will be paid for by all Cobb County taxpayers. Construction of this new 12 mile light rail line would be paid for with 85% of Cobb County's $1.1 billion portion of a brand new, never-before levied Regional one-cent special purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST). This new Regional penny levied on all retail sales in metro Atlanta's 10-county region would be in addition to the onecent County SPLOST and one-cent Education SPLOST that have been levied in Cobb County consistently since the 1990s. Made available to local officials in 2010 as a "tool in the tool-kit" to solve metro Atlanta's traffic problems, local elected officials from the 10-county region voted in August on a proposed project list that veered dramatically away from the legislature's intent for House Bill 277 and directed 55% of the $7 billion metro region program to fund mass transit projects with a heavy focus on "economic development." Most troubling for many, however, is that more than 85% of Cobb County's $1.1 billion allocation of this tax, virtually the entire penny, would fund a single mass transit project that extends only one mile into Cobb County. What percentage of Cobb County residents would ever ride a light rail line from Cumberland Mall to Midtown? Five percent? Is it reasonable to ask each of Cobb County's quarter of a million households to pay an average of $4000 in sales taxes over 10 years to fund a project that will be convenient to only 5% of the county? Should Cobb taxpayers be on the hook for $10-20 million per year to subsidize rail operations in which only 25% of costs are funded by passengers and 75% of costs are funded by tax payers? Many transit supporters and business interests in the Cumberland area clearly think that Cobb should. However, should a process that was initiated by state lawmakers for the express purpose of solving traffic congestion be "repurposed" for use as a $1 billion recruiting tool for a prominent business district? If there was ever any question about the purpose of the project, the Chairman of the Cobb County Commission, who serves as one of the two Cobb delegates to the 21 member panel that will finalize the $7 billion regional project list by October 15, recently settled that question once and for all. In an August 31 luncheon speech, marking the kick-off of the formal planning effort for the light rail project, the Chairman remarked that, "This is an economic development package; this is about jobs. Each billion you spend creates 36,000 jobs...there might be some congestion relief, but I see this as more of an economic development project." 32
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What do Cobb County households want in return for their $4000 of hard earned sales tax dollars? A $1 billion marketing amenity for the Cumberland business district? A $1 billion government stimulus program to spark construction jobs in a down economy? The reputation of being a community with light rail service? Or meaningful traffic relief along I-75, Cobb Parkway, Windy-Mac and East-West Connectors, Dallas Highway, South Cobb Drive and Sandy Plains Road? After carefully considering the costs and benefits of the project, many Cobb leaders who have been supportive of transit in the past have hammered this proposal in recent public meetings. They contend that if Cobb's two regional delegates were to redirect the $856.5 million allocated to the project to fund high-impact traffic relief projects, Cobb could fund game-changing improvement projects such as converting Cobb Parkway into a mini-expressway with no traffic lights between Kennesaw and I-285 and many others. Interestingly, this "super-arterial" corridor improvement is exactly what Clayton County is proposing for Highway 41 through Jonesboro as part of this Regional TSPLOST program. In fact, with the $856.5 million allocated to the Cumberland rail line, Cobb could fund more than 30 miles of this kind of gamechanging traffic relief and still have $42 million available to bring passenger rail into Cobb County by making the required minor improvements to our existing rail lines through historic Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna and Vinings to support passenger service to downtown Atlanta (RL Banks, 2007 study.) With the Chairman conceding that the $1 billion Cumberland segment would not be worth building if there was not a guarantee that the line would eventually extend beyond Cumberland to Kennesaw State University, what kind of gamble should Cobb tax payers be willing to take? Ask yourself if a private company would risk its own capital on the chance that Washington will send the $1.5 billion in federal funds needed to extend the line 14 miles to Kennesaw? Given the fiscal woes of the federal government, if Republicans take control in Washington will they choose to cut taxes, spend money elsewhere, or allocate $1.5 billion for 14 miles of light rail transit to Kennesaw? If Democrats take control in Washington, will they direct $1.5 billion of highly sought after transit money to the GOP stronghold of Cobb County? I'm not sure the stars ever align in bringing this $1.5 billion to Cobb County. If the private sector wouldn't take this gamble with its own money, why should the government take this gamble with the taxpayers money? With powerful interests revving up their engines on making this $1 billion Cumberland light rail line a reality that all of Cobb County will be paying for, the taxpayers of Cobb have until the week of October 12 to say "Whoa!" to get this off the regional project list and have it replaced with meaningful traffic relief. Ed Setzler is a State Representative for District 35. Ed lives in Acworth with his wife, Tracie, and their four children, David, Caleb, Sarah and Susannah. Ed is an Engineering Manager at MACTEC nationwide engineering and environmental firm based in Metro Atlanta. Ed served his country on active duty for nine years as a U.S. Army Officer. Ed may be contacted at (770) 420-0520,by email at EdSetzler@House.ga.gov or by visiting his website at www.EdSetzler.com
What a Feeling Baby Boomers & Retirement Hopes A generation needs help to keep its dreams alive.
by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus What do you think your retirement will be like? If you are like many baby boomers, you may be pessimistic about it. Look at the results of a recent poll conducted by the Associated Press and NBC’s LifeGoesStrong.com: • Only 11% of boomers think they will retire to a comfortable lifestyle. • 24% of boomers say they have no
retirement savings. • 64% feel that Social Security will be their main source of retirement income. • 25% of boomers in the work force say they will never retire. • 66% of working boomers intend to work part-time or full-time after they end their careers. Yet the most recent Social Security Administration figures (2008) show that less than 50% of Americans age 65 — 74 earned income from a job. Hopefully, you have reason for optimism. The poll found that about 1 in 10 respondents had more than $500,000 in dedicated retirement savings. Additionally, about half of those surveyed had retirement savings of more than $100,000. If you don’t, what can you do to save your dream? Retiring later may help — it will give you added years of earned income and group health coverage. You can also apply for Social Security later, which can result in substantially greater benefits. Don’t want to retire later? Then you may want to pour as much as you can into your 401(k) or IRA. If you are 50 and have a Roth IRA balance of about $80,000, you could potentially wind up with more than $450,000 in that IRA at age 65 if you contribute $5,000 per year and realize a 9% annual return. A 50-year-old with a $250,000 401(k) balance could potentially end up with more than $1 million in that 401(k) by age 65 if he or she contributes $16,500 a year and gets an 8% annual return. (That’s not even factoring in employer matches and “catch-up” contributions after age 50.) Yes, tapping your home equity may prove useful — but tax reduction strategies and new income sources resulting from investments or insurance contracts might give you a little more breathing room so you don’t have to make that decision. Start now, because procrastination is your greatest enemy. Meet with a financial professional — one with significant continued on page 54 34
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by Dr. Nedra Dodds Movement of the body in the form of dance has been categorized as everything from entertainment, physical exercise to communication of joy, mourning or even battles of war. What many cultures brought to the Americas from their native lands with percussion and the sense of syncopation was adapted to the big screen by legends such as Fred Astaire, the Nicholas Brothers and many generations later, Michael Jackson. Their level of dancing was to be admired, but rarely attempted. For centuries, dance manuals and other writings have lauded the health benefits of dancing, usually as physical exercise. When the correlation of dance movements with acceleration and deceleration was recognized to emulate the stop and go nature of football, dance was used to assist in training the nervous system to get into the position of quick footwork. Dancing to this day is the greatest way for people to enjoy music, release stress and express themselves. Research has shown other health benefits such as increased serotonin levels that increases the sense of well-being. More recently newer studies as published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the findings on a 21-year study that concludes that dancing actually makes people smarter. The study followed patients 75 years and older and compared varied physical and cognitive recreational activities and their effects in influencing mental acuity in aging including Alzheimer’s disease. Although certain activities such as playing tennis or golf had cardiovascular benefits alone, other activities such as writing for pleasure, doing crossword puzzles or even playing a musical instrument had less influence in protecting the brain against developing dementia in comparison to frequent dancing. In summary, during the natural aging process of brain cells dying and neural pathways of electric communication weakening, without particular types of stimulation the brain will ultimately lose certain functions. With dance, like with learning anything new, the brain rewires itself as needed. The exception as it has been found with dancing — especially those styles that include split-second decision making (think free-style, Latin or swing dancing) these integrate several brain functions at once, thus increasing your electrical connectivity. Dancing simultaneously involves kinesthetic, rational, musical and emotional processes. Baby Boomers need an activity that is fun to do, social, romantic and at the same time greatly enhance their quality of life. No audition is needed to obtain this prescription for living a life of continued on page 54
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Love the Lake Parade & Festival The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association held the annual Love the Lake Parade and Festival over Labor Day weekend. There were close to 50 parade entries including marching bands from North Cobb High School and Allatoona High School. Also, local businesses entered floats as well as churches, political candidates, boy & girl scout troops, dance groups, clubs, etc. The festival continued at Cauble Park with arts & crafts, music, entertainment and for the first time to Acworth the Pro Hydro-X Jet Ski Tour competition on Lake Acworth.
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CiCi’s Cup Challenge CiCi’s Pizza, in partnership with The City of Acworth and the ABA, held the third 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 for the second year in a row, North Cobb High School and Kennesaw Mountain High School tied for second. North Cobb Christian School took home the coveted “Broken Orr” trophy for finishing fourth.
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Chiropractic with Strain and Sprain VFW Post 5408 Knows How To Party! Everybody will agree it has been a long, hot summer. No question about it. High temperatures however, have not slowed down your VFW Post #5408. Starting with a huge crowd at the Memorial Day celebration, Post #5408 has been going non-stop. There was a great blow-out BBQ for the 4th of July, a great Steak Night dinner in August, more food and fun for Labor Day and a somber, patriotic commemoration for 9/11. Post #5408 provided Honor Guards for flag retirements and attendees for military services at the Georgia National Cemetery. So as the summer comes to a close and temperatures start to become more humane, Post #5408 plans to say, “Job Well Done!” Not just to themselves, but also to all of the community members and businesses that continue to support and work for the betterment of our neighborhood.
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1st ANNUAL BIKE SHOW AND CHILI COOK-OFF! Do you think Harleys are cool? Do you like chili? Do you enjoy a little friendly competition? Do you like live band music? On October 22, VFW Post #5408 is going to have all of that and more! It is the 1st Annual Bike Show and Chili Cook-Off! Professional judges are going to be on-sight to award top prizes. Awards will be presented to the top six motorcycles and the top three chili entries. There will be 45 craft vendors displaying their wares. Live music will be provided by NORMAN E. and THE INVADERS. When: October 22, from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Entry Fees: $10 per bike, $10 per chili entry (Chili needs to be cooked off-site. Bring your chili in a 2 gallon minimum crock pot.) Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Indoor craft tables are available for $30 ($5 extra for electrical hookup.) Vendor space is available. For more information, to enter or to register, please call Steve Grillo at (770) 254-7211 or Diana Diamond at (404) 254-7211.
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by Dr. Sherri Ziomek Ligamentous sprains and muscular strains are common injuries to the body. These two words are often used interchangeably. It is important to understand that they are two different types of injuries and should be treated differently. To begin, let’s clarify a sprain versus a strain. A sprain is an injury involving the stretching or tearing of a ligament (the tissue that connects bone to bone) or a joint capsule, which stabilizes and supports the body’s joints. Sprains occur when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, most common being neck, ankles and knees. Common injuries to the ligaments and joints are due to direct or indirect trauma that knocks a joint out of position and overstretches it and in severe cases, ruptures the supporting ligaments. Some examples would be any type of car accident, landing on an outstretched arm, jumping up and landing on the side of the foot or running on an uneven surface. Other factors can play a part in damaging your joints as well, such as weak muscles and poor physical shape, poor stretching/warm ups before exercise, lifting heavy objects and hormonal interferences (e.g. those during pregnancy.) On a different note, strains are injuries that involve the twisting, pulling or tearing of a muscle and/or tendon (fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone.) Strains occur when a muscle is stretched and suddenly contracts, as with running or jumping. Common muscle strains include shoulders, hamstrings and groins. This is more than likely is due to overuse (prolonged repetitive movements of muscle and tendons), inadequate rest breaks during intensive training, a direct blow to the body, overstretching or excessive muscle contraction. Chiropractically, we have some different solutions for handling ligamentous sprains and muscular strains. Our priority as chiropractors will be to first assess your particular problem and treat it accordingly. Typical treatment involves advice on icing the area, performing gentle stretches, mobilization exercises, muscle testing and spinal manipulation of the kinetic chain (e.g. if you sprained your ankle — treatment may include adjusting your foot, knee, hip, pelvis and spine). Once your body has gotten over the acute inflammatory stage, training may begin on rehabilitation of the muscles/tendons/ ligaments. Home rehabilitation exercises and advice may be given, which enables you to have control and provide selftreatment. This empowers you to understand your problem, so you can help your body heal faster. Your chiropractor may give you gym training exercises and core stability advice for further rehabilitation. They may also refer you to a physiotherapist or orthopedist for further care of the injury. Also, your continued on page 54
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“Green Remodeling” What is it? by Jeff Glover The whole idea and concept behind Green Remodeling is not only improving the air quality in your home but also making less impact on the environment. I thought I would first cover some health hazards that could result from Remodeling. First of all, I don’t want you to freak out but you will not die from having your house remodeled. I want to go over some hidden hazards that you may encounter. In most homes built prior to 1978, paint and pipe work contained lead and asbestos was found in duct and furnace insulation, exterior siding and roofing shingles. There have been so many studies done about indoor air quality that if I did not know any better, I would have my entire family either living in a tent or walking around our house in chemical suits. However, some real facts are that lead, if swallowed by young children is dangerous and can cause learning and behavioral problems and we all know that asbestos is a cancer causing agent. I think for most of you that are considering a remodeling project you need to be more aware of mold and/or vermin issues. When you open up interior walls you may discover a hidden mold or vermin issue whereby the mold spores and/or vermin particulates may become air borne. For me, these mold spores and other dust particulates that can aggravate allergies, asthma and cause some nose and throat irritation, are a real problem. What should you do if you think your house fits in these parameters? You guessed it, time to move! No, not really! Let’s start with the mold and vermin. These particles are just that — particles similar to dust. You want to control the dust where the work is being done and isolate it to that area only. I always seal off the HVAC system vents and cracks around doors to eliminate the chance of it blowing through and contaminating the whole house. When it comes to mold, a simple solution of bleach and water will kill it. However, the dead mold spores can still be harmful so make sure to remove any furnishing in the rooms or cover and seal them up in plastic. The asbestos and lead paint are another story. I have dealt with both and I can assure you this one is not a do-it-yourself project. The long and short of it is this. The materials in question are first tested. Once removed, they are then placed in special bags, and in some cases, the EPA has come out to supervise the handling of the materials. Then, they are taken to a state approved dump facility and you are given a final certification letter stating that the materials have been properly disposed. You are then presented with a release letter for your property’s file. continued on page 54 46
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Cold weather is right around the corner and you will soon be in need of heat in your home. Furnaces need a complete service and cleaning each year before they are turned on to make sure they are safe and efficient. Many times, a homeowner will make the assumption that just because a furnace ignites, it is safe to operate. This could not be further from the truth. Modern day furnaces are a very safe appliance and when maintained, and can give years of service. However, it is important that the series of safety devices and components that make them safe are in good working order. One of the most important items to check and clean is the heat exchanger. A furnace burns gas and heats up a metal box that contains the gas burners. When the box is warm, a fan blows air across the outside of the box and transfer heat to the air stream which is then distributed to all the rooms of a home. This heat exchanger heats and cools thousands of times a year and this causes expansion and contraction. This can cause metal fatigue and cracks in this burner box which allows carbon monoxide to leak into the air stream. There are long optical scopes that can be inserted into a heat exchanger to check for cracks and fatigue to make sure they are airtight. This is extremely important to be checked every year, as this piece is a much stressed component of the furnace and can fail at any time a furnace is more than 10 to 12 years old. It is also very important that any rust and debris that accumulates in the heat exchanger is vacuumed out to allow all the heat generated by the combustion of the gas to be properly transferred to the air stream. Another very important series of devices that need to be checked are high temperature limit switches which monitor a furnace for an overheated condition. These high limits are crucial in making furnaces safe and they need to be checked and tested each year to make sure they operate correctly. If a fan or blower stops operating on a furnace, the gas will continue to ignite until these limit devices sense the furnace is overheated then shut off the burners and turn the furnace off. These limit switches are directly in the air stream and take a lot of abuse, and they fail after a number of years Furnaces have a device that moves air and fumes through the heat exchanger and it is often a component that needs service in a modern furnace. This “draft inducer” is in the combustion stream of the furnace and is exposed to the hot, acid laden fumes from the by-products of gas combustion. Some manufactures make the housing of these inducers continued on page 54
Call an ABA Member First! September Alive After Five held at GameOn! Sports
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October Events
Alive After Five — Thursday, October 13, 5:30 p.m. La Cocina Mexican Restaurant Located at Brookstone & Mars Hill in the Publix Shopping Center Monthly Luncheon – Thursday, October 27 NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. Business Leaders Forum Taste of Acworth – Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in downtown Acworth Over 150 booths featuring local restaurants and businesses.
Mark Zangari, Rick Young, Sigurd Hoyer & David Chastain
Daniel Diemer, Chris LePierre, owner of GameOn! Sports & Vince Bubolo
Leo & Bonnie Barrett, Linda Stringer & Trecilla Lorens
Don Kyle, Dionne Taylor, Rick Caffey & Cherish Carr
Kenny Parrott & Alpa Patel
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Joseph Parsons and Chef Steven Dudley of Fish Thyme catered the luncheon for the ABA members and guests.
Spooktacular Halloween Treats by Tiffany Hughes
Eye Teaming: How Important Is It? by Dr. Dylan Reach In 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. The eyes of a child more than 6 months old 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 on 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.
Halloween parties are fun, no matter your age. You get to dress up in a costume, eat candy and act as silly as you want. Now who doesn’t enjoy that? Whether your bash is a Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin party or a Bram Stoker Scare Your Socks Off soiree, the fact is that all that fun and frolicking will make for hungry partygoers. A quick orange punch can be made by mixing a 2L bottle of Sprite (or a bottle of your favorite sparkling adult beverage) with at least 4 cups white grape juice (more can be added if desired), and pouring them a quart of orange sherbet. You can make an Orangesicle punch by using a ½ qt orange sherbet and a ½ qt of vanilla ice cream. Float frozen grapes or plastic spiders (frozen in ice cube trays) in the punch bowl for an extra gasp! A monster cheese ball can be made with 2 softened 8 oz. blocks of cream cheese, combined with 1 packet of dry ranch dressing. Mix well then form into a ball and refrigerate until firm. Place on your serving dish, then top it with fresh parsley for hair, olives for eyeballs (pimiento –stuffed olives make red eyeballs), tortilla chips for ears, a carrot for a nose and a red bell pepper cut into triangles for fangs. To make edible “fingers,” fill celery sticks with either peanut butter or pimiento cheese, then lay a sliced almond (point facing outward) on the end. Spread the sticks out to look like fingers. You can also take a clear plastic glove and shove either sliced almonds or candy corn into the fingertips, then fill with popcorn and tie at the top. Stand the “hands” up in a bowl to wave at partygoers as they arrive. Try filling ice cream cones with either trail mix, nuts or M&M’s, then stick the cones in a bowl full of candy corn or other loose candy to make a treat that can be easily carried around.
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, please call our office for a comprehensive exam to evaluate eye teaming.
Another use for flat-bottomed cones is to place them inside muffin tins, then fill ¾ up with your favorite cake batter, then bake. Once cool, dip the cones into melted chocolate and spread orange frosting on top, then decorate with candy.
Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.
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.kablog.com.
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Hurry Up and Slow Down Hillbilly Handfishin’, the Bible and You by J.R. Lee I saw a promotion for the show Hillbilly Handfishin’ recently and was intrigued enough to give it a look. In case you are out of the loop when it comes to this show, let me catch you up to speed: HILLBILLY HANDFISHIN’ is the trip of a lifetime for fish-out-of-water adventure seekers. Join hosts Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson as they teach everyday folks how to catch massive catfish with their hands and feet! Basically, you stick your hand into a submerged hole until something (hopefully a catfish) jumps up, bites you and refuses to let go. It sounds like the definition of insanity to me. This might be a stretch and I can’t believe I am going to use this as an analogy, but I think you are going to enjoy this one. I get asked all the time to share the “secret” of how to most effectively read the Bible. Although I do not have the secret ingredient guaranteed to make you successful, I do have a suggestion that can take your time with God to the next level. When you get the urge to read your Bible, most just throw it open to a random passage, read for a few minutes, hope they get something out of it and check it off their list. I know this is true because I have been guilty of this on more than one occasion. Others, read through a specific passage usually mandated by their Bible Reading Plan, hope to get something out of it and check it off their list. I know this is true also, because I have been guilty of this as well. There are as many methods to reading the Bible as people on earth so I will give the explanations a rest. Whichever method you choose let me encourage you with this. Follow the example of Skipper Bivins (who happens to be one of the hairiest men I have ever seen) and Hillbilly Handfishin’. Dig into the Bible each day and refuse to stop reading until something jumps off the page, grabs a hold of your heart and refuses to let go. That might involve reading three verses a day or maybe even three chapters. Either way, it’s probably a better strategy than you are using right now. God wants to speak to you even more than you desire to be spoken to but sometimes you are going to have to go fishing. J. R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church located at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit the church website at www.freedomchurch.tv. Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv. 52
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by C.A. Phillips OK, I admit it. I am almost always in a hurry. I will do whatever it takes to speed things up, all while being completely oblivious to those around me. Why am I in such a hurry? Why can’t I slow things down a bit and appreciate what is happening all around me? To be quite honest, it all begins with my morning. I am not a morning person — at all. I usually prefer to avoid conversation until at least 9 or 10 a.m. And, because I am not a morning person, I try to squeeze in every last second of sleep that I can before I finally moan and flail my way out from under the covers. It has become a daily ritual. But, while this ritual may seem relatively harmless, it actually has become very destructive for me and likely those in my wake each morning. When I allow my laziness to get the best of me, it sets my day on a fast downhill slope. What is a better word for this slope? HURRY. Typically, I hurry to get a shower, shave, and get dressed in 10-15 minutes time. I do this so quickly because I have to then hurry and make up the bed. In turn, I then have to hurry to wake up my 11 and 7 year old sons, and get them ready for school. Then, I have to hurry to get them breakfast (there’s a reason Kellogg’s created Pop-Tarts). I then have to hurry and check to make sure I signed the homework folder or agenda. Then I whisk them both down to the basement, where I then hurry to get my 7 year old to school, and the 11-year old to either intramurals or study hall. Man...I’m out of breath just typing this! All because of an extra 10 minutes of sleep. All because I am selfish and unwilling to change my routine. The cruel irony here is that there are few things I loathe more than being in a hurry. I get stressed. I get in a panic. I can’t enjoy life. In the spring, I got a new Android “smart” phone. Because I hate traffic so much, I now find myself constantly checking the traffic app on my phone to see if I can avoid potential backups on the highways and interstates. I edge up on other cars’ bumpers. I swerve from lane to lane trying to figure out which one will get me there 30 seconds earlier. And, it’s even worse when I am driving to Athens on UGA game days — I make myself a nervous wreck — and I am totally unaware of it in the moment. John Ortberg, perhaps my favorite author, says in order to truly live the life God has planned for us, we must “ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives.” Those are some strong words. A couple years ago, I can remember packing for a vacation. It was the night before we were leaving, and I found myself almost continued on page 54
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out of plastic and when it becomes too hot, the plastic housing cracks allowing flue gases to be emitted into the living space of a home. Some early models also used metal housings and fan blades that were not built out of corrosive resistant materials and they rusted out quickly. These units need to be checked at the start of every season for proper operation and integrity of the housing.
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longevity: “Close your eyes, feel the rhythm and literally dance for your life. Start NOW and Repeat Often.” 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.
Chiropractic with Strain and Sprain, Continued from page 42
chiropractor may refer you for further imaging studies, such as an MRI or CT, if needed. Speak with a chiropractor who has a special interest in injuries and related muscle sprains/ligament strains for any further advice on your situation. 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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So, when you start putting your house back together, use green products, to eliminate future air quality issues — such as “Low VOC” (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints, adhesives and floor coatings, certified low emissions carpet and laminate wood flooring made from recycled materials. Don’t forget your CFL light bulbs for those can lights and lamps. It seems a little over kill, but when it comes to your home and your family’s health, what could be more important? You may even make your neighbors “GREEN” with envy. Jeff Glover can be reached at (404) 694-0550. He is the owner of Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC, specializing in construction, renovation & remodeling. He is also a licensed real estate agent with Prudential – Georgia Realty. Jeff was voted the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year. 54
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A gas furnace that a builder installs in your home can give you 14 to 18 years of service if it is taken care of properly and serviced regularly. A furnace that a consumer purchases can last 20+ years and provide safe efficient heat if properly maintained. Have your local heating and air contractor check for correct operation and your family should be warm and safe this winter Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096
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hyperventilating as I was trying to untangle some wires and cords for our kids’ portable DVD player. I suddenly recalled Ortberg’s words of wisdom, and I stopped. I took a deep breath and began to actually untangle the knots rather than making them worse. I felt like I was moving in super slow-mo. And, it was great. My heart rate slowed, my breathing became regular, and my mind was sharper. What if I could always live this way? What if I didn’t have to hurry all the time? What if I gave myself a cushion of a few minutes throughout my day so I could enjoy the company of others more? I now realize that when I am in a hurry, it doesn’t just affect me. It affects those all around me — my kids, my co-workers, and the other drivers in my path. I need to slow down. Because life already happens too fast, and I don’t want to miss any more of it than I have to. C.A. Phillips serves as the Married Couples Pastor at NorthStar Church in Acworth/Kennesaw, GA., and has lived in Kennesaw for nearly 30 years. Email him at ca.phillips@northstarchruch.org, or check out his blog at www.caphillips.com.
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Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road, (770) 529-1546 Pastor: Dr. Edward Kirsche, Sr. Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright cedarcrestchurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth. org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Paul Vance www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org
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Keystone Baptist Church (meets at Harrison High School) 4500 Due West Road, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: David E. Owen www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 8 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study/AWANA: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: James G. Wright Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:10 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Johnson www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kennesaw, (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis
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: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221
EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Christian Ed: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www. christchurch.episcopalatlanta.org St. Teresa's Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road, (770) 590-9040 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www. saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness 3795 Lakeview Way, NW (770) 975-1266
LUTHERAN Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m. www.livinghopevision.com Pastor: John Schubert First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw (770) 427-0325 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.fulc.org
PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Fred Boozer (Interim) www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Pastor: Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com 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
ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12 & 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc. org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Reverend: Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/
SYNAGOGUES
Congregation Ner Tamid www.nertamidonline.com (678) 264-8575 Friday night Shabbat Services on the Second and Fourth Friday of every month.
UNITED METHODIST Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Butler www.acworthumc.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Bentwater Village on Cedarcrest Rd, (706) 616-7900 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brian Funderburke www.crossroadsum.org Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Tom Davis www.duewest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 & 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Service in Portuguese Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org
OTHER CHURCHES Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church a Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com
Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.org Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 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
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
Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.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
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com
River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net
Freedom Church Meets at Barber Middle School (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv
RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstonewf.org
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
The Rock of Atlanta 146 Kelli Clark Ct. (770) 975-ROCK Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.therockofatlanta.com
Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church Meets at Hayes Elementary School (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Acworth (next to McDonald’s) Sunday Service at 10 am Pastor: Donna Lucas New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth
(770) 974-0685
NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808
Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unitycc.com Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 3732 Cedarcrest Road, (678) 383-2299 Saturday Service: 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com
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Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.Jewishwestcobb.com (678) 460-7702 Shabbat services: 1st Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., Last Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan
Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250 Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sr. Minister: Mr. Lynn T. Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cherokee (770) 345-0400 Cobb (770) 980-2000 Paulding (770) 445-6016
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Burn Permits: Cherokee (770) 720-3525 Paulding (770) 505-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (678) 493-6108 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 443-7527 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (770) 528-3251 Paulding (404) 657-9300 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 493-4000 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 974-3330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7585 Senior Services: Cherokee (770) 345-5312 Cobb (770) 528-5364 Paulding (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Taxes — Property: Cherokee (678) 493-6414 Cobb (770) 528-8600 Paulding (770) 443-7581 Traffic Signals: Cherokee (678) 493-6077 Cobb (770) 528-8162 Voter Registration: Cherokee (770) 479-0407
Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding 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 Cobb Co. Libraries Acworth Libraries
(770) 479-3090 (770) 528-2320 (770) 917-5165
NON-EMERGENCY 911: Cherokee Cobb Paulding
(770) 479-3117 (770) 499-3911 (770) 443-7629
PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding
(770) 924-7768 (770) 528-8800 (770) 445-8065
PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee Cobb Paulding
(678) 493-6200 (770) 499-4136 (770) 445-1511
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Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5610 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5616 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/animal Pet Buddies Food Pantry: “Donating pet food to keep pets in homes & out of shelters”
(678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org
POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove
(770) 966-8133 (770) 422-4103 (770) 592-2800
RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding
(770) 516-4195 (770) 528-1135 (770) 443-0119
SCHOOLS
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee Cobb Paulding UTILITIES: Cable (Comcast)
(770) 345-3300 (770) 499-4600 (770) 443-3010
404-COMCAST (266-2278)
Electric: Acworth Power Cobb EMC Georgia Power
(770) 917-8903 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890
Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co.
(770) 994-1946
Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding
(770) 470-1813 (770) 423-1000 (770) 222-6868
CITY OF ACWORTH: www.acworth.org City Hall (770) 974-3112 Acworth Housing Authority (770) 974-3012 Parks & Recreation (770) 917-1234 Police Information (770) 974-1232 Acworth City Jail (770) 974-0295 Downtown Development (770) 974-8813 Municipal Court (770) 974-0965
AroundAbout Acworth — (770) 529-1516
COUNTY SCHOOL WEBSITES Bartow: www.bartow.k12.ga.us Cherokee: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Cobb: www.cobb.k12.ga.us Paulding: www.paulding.k12.ga.us
Harrison High School 4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8104 Principal: Donnie Griggers
Acworth Intermediate School 4220 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6600 Principal: Deborah Morris
Kennesaw Elementary School 3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw 30144 (678) 594-8172 Principal: Wanda Floyd
Allatoona Elementary School 4150 New Hope Church Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 606-5843 Principal: Jim Bishop
Kennesaw Mountain High School 1898 Kenn. Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel
Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6503 Principal: Scott Bursmith
Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley
Awtrey Middle School 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6615 Principal: Jeff Crawford
Lewis Elementary School 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw 30152 (770) 975-6673 Principal: Kristi Kee
Baker Elementary School 2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6629 Principal: Shea Thomas
Lost Mountain Middle School 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8224 Principal: Robert Downs
Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6764 Principal: Lisa Williams
McCall Primary School 4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6775 Principal: Thomas Farrell
Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Sharon Hardin
McClure Middle School (Cobb County) 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 331-8131 Principal: Susan Wing
Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy
McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Dr. Dick Hutnik
Durham Middle School 2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6641 Principal: Dr. Susan Galante
North Cobb High School 3400 Highway 293, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Dr. Phillip Page
East Paulding High School 3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157 (770) 445-5100 Principal: Scott Viness
North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-9400 Principal: Dr. Mark Crowe
E.T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum
Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth 30102 (770) 974-6682 Principal: Jennifer Scrivner
Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball
Palmer Middle School 690 N. Booth Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 591-5020 Principal: Cathy Wentworth
Ford Elementary School 1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (678) 594-8092 Principal: Dr. Jami Frost
Pickets Mill Elementary School 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth 30101 (770-975-7172 Principal: Sheila Chesser
Frey Elementary School 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6655 Principal: Joyce Piket
Pitner Elementary School 4575 Wade Green Road, Acworth 30102 (678) 594-8320 Principal: Sherri Hill
Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Penny Noel Vaughan Elementary School 5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127 (678) 594-8298 Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney
PRIVATE SCHOOLS Brookstone Montessori School (770) 426-5245 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com Brookwood Christian School (678) 401-5855 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-7077 1720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org First Baptist Christian School (770) 422-3254 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-6488 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred Furtah Montessori Director: Denise Glass www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 www.harvestbaptistschool.org Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507 450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101 Director of Ed: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.com Jacob’s Ladder Preschool & Kindergarten (770) 974-3021 4583 Church Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Director: Jamie Azar www.fbcacworth.com Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org
School Contact Information
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kennesaw Charter School 1370 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw 30144 (678)-290-9628 Principal: Kay Frey
Roland Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elem. School Lane, Dallas 30132 (678) 574-3480 Principal: Gina King
Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (770) 419-8601 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sr. Mary Jacinta, O.P. www.scsiena.org The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Jack Hall www.thewalkerschool.org
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Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org (678) 310-9858
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations
Acworth Business Association (770) 423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org Cherokee Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 www.cherokee-chamber.com Cobb Chamber of Commerce (770) 980-2000T www.cobbchamber.org KSU Small Business Development Center (770) 423-6450
www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu LeadsNet Business Referral Group (404) 819-8896
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward
(770) 974-0670
Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle
(770) 974-3577
Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820
www.leadsnetgroup.com
Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278
No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864 www.nofeereferralnetwork.com
Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres (770) 974-6696
West Cobb Business Association (678) 776-6331
www.westcobbbusiness.com
Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org
Children Child Advocacy Council (770) 345-8100
Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everett (770) 966-0100
Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (770) 345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net
Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654
Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org
VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) (770) 974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee
Cobb County Habitat for Humanity (770) 432-7954 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 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
www.papaspantry.org
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Southern Hope Humane Society (770) 445-7294 www.hopehumane.org
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POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575
RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club
www.atlantayachtclub.org
Atlanta Water Ski Club
(770) 425-3679
Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Children’s PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info Foothills Running Club John McCusker,
(770) 924-9504
Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) (770) 423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia (770) 605-7960 Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister
(770) 428-2100
Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400 MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com
Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty
Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church (770) 794-0442 Every other Tuesday AM email: mnm@summitchurch.org
Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133
Newcomers of Cobb County (770) 234-5068 Meets 3rd Tuesday www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com
Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856 Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833 Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (770) 785-2522 Republican Women of Cherokee County (678) 520-2236
Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (770) 424-4387 Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT:
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 416 Russell Senate Office Building fax: (202) 224-0103 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R), District 11 (202) 225-2931 219 Roswell St., Marietta, GA 30060 GA: (770) 429-1776 Website: http://gingrey.house.gov fax: (770) 795-9551
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360, Canton, GA 30114 GA: (770) 479-1888 Website: http://linder.house.gov fax: (770) 479-2999
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 (202) 225-4501 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 GA: (770) 565-4990 Website: www.tomprice.com fax: (770) 565-7570 e-mail: tom@tomprice.com
Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 State Capitol, Room 111 fax: (404) 652-7123 Atlanta, GA 30334
Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21 (770) 516-0543 e-mail: ChipRogers2@comcast.net fax: (404) 463-1385
PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
240 Constitution Blvd. (770) 443-7550 Dallas, GA 30132 fax: (770) 443-7537 Website: www.paulding.gov
Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4
(770) 443-7550, x4009
CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
(770) 479-1871
Board of Education: Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Office Superintendent, Fred Sanderson
Board of Education: Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 e-mail: lcrowder-eagle.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Kathleen Angelucci (R), Post 4 e-mail: kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org
(770) 426-3300 (770) 426-3453
PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Superintendent, Cliff Cole
(770) 443-8000
Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6
(770) 445-2600
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Senator Bill Heath (R), District 31 e-mail: billheath@billheath.net
(770) 537-5234
Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37
(770) 426-4619
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
CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.com
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms, (R) Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
(678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6000
COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (770) 720-6393 90 North Street, Suite 330 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Sheriff Neill Warren (R) (770) 499-4609 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org
Sheriff Gary Gulledge (R) (770) 443-3010 247 Industrial Way North Dallas, GA 30132 www.paulding.gov/gov/sheriff.asp
CITY OF ACWORTH
Mayor Tommy Allegood
(770) 974-3112
CITY OF ACWORTH BOARD OF ALDERMEN (770) 974-3112
Butch Price, Post 1 e-mail: bprice@acworth.org
(770) 974-4321
Gene Pugliese, Post 2 e-mail: gpugliese@acworth.org
(678) 575-0596
(770) 528-3300
Bob Weatherford, Post 3 e-mail: bweatherford@acworth.org
(770) 974-3533
Helen Goreham (R), District 1 e-mail: hgoreham@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3313
Tim Richardson, Post 4 e-mail: trichardson@acworth.org
(770) 974-5259
JoAnn Birrell, District 3 e-mail: joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3317
Tim Houston, Post 5 e-mail: thouston@acworth.org
(770) 917-1883
100 Cherokee Street (770) 528-3300 Marietta, GA 30090 fax: (770) 720-6361 Website: www.cobbcounty.org
Commissioners: Tim Lee (R), Chairman e-mail: tlee@cobbcounty.org
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