October 2014 Issue by Acworth Community Magazine

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Message from the Mayor Community News Save the Acworth Depot Covering the Bases Fall Festivals & Halloween Fun Enduring Hearts - Mya Gahan There’s No Place Like Acworth Acworth Business Association

Celebrations

Birthdays and Celebrations

Featuring OMEGA LEARNING CENTER

Articles Omega Learning Center What Contributes to Morning Breath? From the Chief’s Desk Acworth Women’s Center American Legion Post 304 Duct Sealing Makes Your Home More Efficient Do You Have Stucco On Your House?

Eye Teaming: How Important Is It? Do You Know the Muffin Man?

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The Never, Ever, Evers of Social Media Change Is Good

Contributors Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Don Kyle, Kaci Pollack, Kristy Alcala, Michelle Patrick, Jeff Chase, Ron Asby, J.R. Lee, Jaime Mullinax, Dr. Dylan Reach, Mike Maxwell , Joan Boyer, Hanna Pintozzi, Lauren Ham, Dr. Scott Harden, Cynthia Regalla, Tiffany Hughes, Dr. Craig Gruber, Dan Jape, Marian Jordan, Leang Heng, James Albright, Jeff Glover, Brandon Douglas, Doug Burrier, Chief Wayne Dennard and Mayor Tommy Allgood 2

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28 FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN fun

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Volume 10, Issue 2

Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Next month, on Tuesday, November 4, the citizens of Cobb County will cast their ballots in a very important election. There are several national, state and local races that each and every citizen should be aware of and informed. We are all very blessed to live in a free country, and many people over the course of our country’s history have given the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our many freedoms, including the right to participate in a representative form of government. One item that you will find on your ballot, not related to a particular person or position, is the Special Local Option Sales Tax Referendum (SPLOST). This would be a renewal of the one cent sales tax that is set to expire on December 31, 2015. If approved, the proposed SPLOST would take effect on January 1, 2016 and would be in place for six years. Over the last 20 years, the City of Acworth has been able to complete $55 million of SPLOST funded projects (County and City Projects). Notable projects have included the Cowan Road Underpass, the Main Street Improvements, Historic Downtown Parking, Nance Road, the Acworth Police Headquarters, and several major intersection improvements on Hwy 41. We encourage every voter to be informed of the projects. We also want to take this opportunity to provide you basic information regarding the SPLOST Referendum and proposed projects that will directly impact our residents. The proposed project list includes transportation improvements to Dallas Street from McCall Primary to Beach Street, Northside Drive from Cherokee Street to McClain Circle, Main Street from Nance Road to Nowlin 6

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Road, Lemon Street from the railroad tracks to Cherokee Street, Taylor Street Extension to Mitchell Hill Drive, and miscellaneous paving, storm water and sidewalk projects city-wide. A major line item to take note of is the “Local Match for Future Projects with Federal/State/Other Funding.” This would be the City’s match to construct the long-awaited Highway 92 widening from Glade Road to Hwy 41. The County also has included a similar line item to contribute towards the match. From a public safety standpoint, police vehicles, software, radios, and video systems are included in the project list, along with improvements to the jail and court security. In the Parks and Recreation portion of the project list, there are several projects as well. The most significant would be a jointly funded Community Recreation Center. The Center would feature a gymnasium designed for multiuse activities for all ages and abilities, an indoor walking track, space to improve upon our program offerings for senior citizens and individuals with special needs, and a banquet hall that would be able to accommodate events with more than 250 participants. The project list also includes improvements to Newberry Park, replacement of pavilions at Cauble Park, improvements to Logan Farm Park, which include additional multi-use trails, a large playground, parking, improvements to Amos Durr Field and the Historic Farm House. We encourage you to visit www.acworth.org to find out more details, including budgets for each project, as well as joining us for our fall Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the new Police Station to learn more about the upcoming SPLOST Referendum. You can also find out which 2011 SPOST funded projects have been completed, are in progress, and those still to be completed. As always, to stay connected on any projects, events and programs, you can sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @aprd. God Bless and Make it Count, Tommy

Are Headaches Controlling Your Life? If You’re Female, Over 25 And Suffer With Migraines – These Are The Facts You Must Know Living with headaches is tough. Day after day of being miserable, irritable, and looking a lot older than you really are. The frustration of knowing that your friends and family don’t understand what you’re going through. Add this to doctors’ visits, MRI’s and CT scans -- which only come back with “normal” results. And that’s not all… trying one medication after another, feeling like you’re on a merry-go-round of drugs. All this is enough to make anyone want to scream! My name is Dr. Amy Valente and I’ve been helping patients with neck tension, headaches and migraines live pain free for years now. Every week I hear how women suffer from severe headaches – statements like… • • • • •

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• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-rays where we’ll map out how you can get rid of your headaches once and for all. Recurring Headaches Are Not Normal No question… if you are having headaches then something is wrong. Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Finding the problem and fixing it has got to be top priority! Call our 24 our helpline and tell the receptionist you would like to come in for the headache special. Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute Life is located at the corner of Cobb Pkwy and Mars Hill Road in Acworth.

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Ribbon Cutting – Roy's Royal Dogs

Ribbon Cutting - Angel Oak Home Loans

Recently, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Roy's Royal Dogs located in the Butler Creek Shopping Center at 3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 308 (by Kroger & McDonald's). Mayor Pro Tem Tim Houston congratulated Roy Rosacia, Owner, on his new Acworth business.

On September 19, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Angel Oak Home Loans, located at 4807 South Main Street. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Jay White, Licensed Branch Manager, on his Acworth location.

If you love "festival food" and can't always wait until they come to town, then no more worries – Roy's Royal Dogs will satisfy your cravings – seven day a week!!! Roy's serves Nathan's Hotdogs a variety of ways, hand dipped corn dogs, Italian & Polish Sausages, Greek Gyro's, Chili Cheese Fries, Fish & Chip baskets, Wings, Nachos, Pretzels and Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. You can also indulge in his creative desserts such as Deep Fried Oreos & Moon Pies, Frozen Bananas, brownies and funnel cakes, as well as, fresh lemonade. Can you imagine a funnel cake any day of the week???!!! They are open Monday – Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Sundays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call (678) 383-6294, find them or Facebook or visit www.roysroyaldogs.com.

Jay has been in mortgage lending for ten years. He has a variety of experiences in the industry ranging from Loan Officer to Assistant Vice President where he managed forty plus employees. He has learned how to make the loan process easy for his clients through communication and how to make the loan underwriting process simpler for underwriters through his attention to detail. His experience and his process have allowed him to separate himself from others in the industry and is a consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer. For a complete list of product offerings, please visit www.jaywhite.angeloakhomeloans.com or call (770) 870-0644.

Ribbon Cutting – Sherri's Portraits

Ribbon Cutting – Fortney Sales Company

On September 24, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Fortney Sales Company, Inc. located at 4221 Cantrell Road. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated the Fortney family on their recent expansion and relocation to Acworth. Fortney Sales Company, Inc. was incorporated in July 1978 by Alton and Joyce Fortney. Their sons David and Danny joined the family business as it continued to grow. David Fortney recognized each employee and thanked them for their loyalty and dedication. Also, in attendance were representatives from Kuriyama of America located in Osaka, Japan. Fortney Sales has represented Kuriyama throughout the southeastern United States. For a complete list of products and services, please visit their website www.fortneysales.com or call (770) 427-6528. 8

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On September 25, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Sherri's Portraits located at 4989 North Main Street. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Sherri Noftsinger, Owner, and her husband, Mark, on their new Acworth location. Sherri is a portrait artist and a professional photographer for over 30 years. Sherri is the Past President of the Georgia Professional Photographers Association (GPPA), a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and of the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association (SEPPA). Her work has appeared on the cover of Georgia Focus, a GPPA Trade Magazine, and numerous covers for Our Town, West Cobb. Sherri was also honored to win the Fuji Masterpiece Award three times and to have an image accepted in the Fuji Portrait Awards Book. She continues to receive awards for her work in print competitions. For more information on Sherri, please visit their website www.sherrisportraits.com or call (770) 529-1410.

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Last Month’s Winner: Michelle McKenzie and her children, Pannah, Cameron, Matti, Chase, Lily, Paxton, Jamison, Lawson, Cannon, Lucy and Jace. (Not pictured Daryn and Brennan)

Congratulations to Michelle McKenzie and her family who won a $10 gift certificate to Mexico Tipico! They were the first to find the wording “recognizing this as a deserving and” on page 22, in the Save the Depot article.

***Win a $10 Gift Card to Roy’s Royal Dogs*** For this month’s contest, find the wording: “...decide to have fun...” Be the first to call (770) 529-1516 or email: editor@aroundacworth.com with the correct answer and you will win a $10 gift card to Roy’s Royal Dogs. (Leaving a message DOES qualify you to be a winner.) Contest rules: A player is eligible to win once every 12 months.

More Winners!!! Congratulations to our winners!!! They were the first to find the image

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The City of Kennesaw is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, October 7, from 2 – 7 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, located at 2753 Watts Drive. Most healthy people who are at least 17 years of age (or 16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood every 56 days. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about 45 minutes. The donation itself only takes about 8-10 minutes.

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The 10th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place in the Historic District on Main Street, Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth sponsor this popular event every year that benefits numerous local schools and charities in our community. The event will host 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses demonstrating what they do best. There will be two entertainment stages providing live music and demonstrations from local talent throughout the day, a dog show and High School Team Cooking Challenge. 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. FREE parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids and join in the fun! Visit www.AcworthBusiness. org for information on participating as a vendor or contact JRM Management at (770) 423-1330.

Fall Take-Back Drug Day On Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Kennesaw Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide. This is a great opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The service is FREE and anonymous, no questions asked. It will be held at the CVS Pharmacy located at Cobb Parkway and Jiles Road in Kennesaw.

Acworth Farmers 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. The last market of 2014 will be held on Friday, October 31. It is held in the parking lot of the Acworth First Baptist Church, located at the corner of Main Street and Church Street! Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, bedding plants, fresh baked pies, cakes, bread, and jams to choose from each week. The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. 12

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One pint of blood can save up to three lives, every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion, and five million patients in the U.S. need blood every year. Please visit www.RedCrossBlood. org/make-donation and enter sponsor code KP&R or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, call (770) 422-9714 or visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov.

“Food Truck Friday Nights” Food Trucks come to Acworth as Three Taverns Church hosts community-wide “Food Truck Friday Nights.” Food trucks with incredible food representing all parts of the world will converge at Three Taverns every Friday night in October, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Picnic tables, playgrounds and a great big lawn combined with fall weather make for a great night out with family and friends. Food Truck Friday will combine with Three Taverns Annual Treat Trail on October 31 for an incredible night out. This is a community-wide event – 100% funded by donations. The church is located at 3575 Acworth Due West Road.

Acworth Basketball The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is excited to announce registration for the 20142015 season of Acworth Basketball! The league is for children between the ages of 5 – 14. Practices begin in November and games tip off in early December. Deadline to register is 5 p.m. on October 17 otherwise, there is a $20 late fee added. The cost of the 5/6 co-ed division is $105/City of Acworth Residents and $125/non-residents. All other divisions are $155/City of Acworth Residents and $175/non-residents. The costs include a new uniform and drawstring bag! All games and practices held at local schools. For more information or to register, please visit www.AcworthBasketball.com, call (770) 917-1234 or email mlewis@acworth.org.

MOMS Club of Acworth West Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for activities for your children and yourself? You’re not alone! The MOMS Club of Acworth West is a social support group that helps at-home mothers feel good about their choice to stay home. They plan activities, playgroups, “Moms Night Out,” parties, and other social events for your little ones and the entire family. Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! Please visit their Open House on Wednesday, October 8, at 10 a.m. For more information on their meetings, please visit www.AcworthWestMomsClub.Weebly. com or email acworthmoms@gmail.com.

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AHS Drama Presents “Juvie”

North Georgia State Fair Pageant Congratulations goes out to all the winners at this year’s North Georgia State Fair pageant. Participants came from all around the area but only seven young ladies captured the top honors. Tabitha Smith, 20, was crowned with the top honor of Miss North Georgia State Fair (18 - 24 yrs.) She is the daughter of Sonia and Todd Smith of Calhoun. She is a junior majoring in nursing at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. She will now represent the fair in the Georgia Fairest of the Fair Pageant in Atlanta in January.

Crime, punishment and teenage angst! Allatoona High School Drama Department presents the One-Act Play “Juvie” on October 16 – 17, at 7 p.m., in the Allatoona High School Theater. Tickets are just $10. Set in a juvenile detention center, “Juvie” depicts the life of teen age kids that are scared, lonely and locked up. Some are drug offenders, some have killed and some are just misfits. Although the set never changes, the ‘juvies’ venture out of their cells to tell why and how they were caught. Friday, October 17, includes a reception with the cast and crew immediately following the show with refreshments and a Silent Auction featuring sports memorabilia, autographed entertainment pieces, vacation homes, dinners and more! Proceeds benefit the AHS Drama Department. Come see this outstanding production of some of our finest actors before it is presented in competition! For more information, please visit www.CobbK12.org/Allatoona.

North Cobb High School Homecoming Parade & Block Party North Cobb High School will hold their annual Homecoming Parade and Block Party on Thursday, October 11, from 6 – 9 p.m., in downtown Acworth. The parade will start at 6 p.m. and the Block Party starts at 7 p.m. The theme for the parade and block party will be “Where Dreams Come True.” This is a wonderful family friendly event where kids of all ages are encouraged to come. There will be great music, food, crafts for the kids, face painting, inflatables and a photo booth where people dressed up as Disney characters can take pictures with all of the kids. For more information on activities for the week, visit www. cobbk12.org/northcobb.

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Good luck! The other winners in their age category are as follows: • Teen Miss North Georgia State Fair (16 -17 yrs.): Caroline Schulte, 17, the daughter of Mark and Tami Schulte of Woodstock. • Junior Miss North Georgia State Fair (13-15 yrs.): Grace Wooley, 15, the daughter of Farrell and Kathy Wooley of Dallas. • Pre-Teen Miss North Georgia State Fair (10 - 12 yrs.): Sophie Edwards, 11, the daughter of Joel & Rebecca Edwards of Marietta. • Little Miss North Georgia State Fair (7 - 9 yrs.): MacKenzie Imsand, 9, the daughter of Joe and Toni Imsand of Kennesaw. • Petite Miss North Georgia State Fair (5 - 6 yrs.): Ayla Smith, 6, the daughter of Marie and Adam Smith of Powder Springs. • Tiny Miss North Georgia State Fair (3 - 4 yrs.): Ella Grace Evans, 4, the daughter of Stacie and Charlie Evans of McDonough.

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SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT Upcoming Fundraisers We are scheduling fundraisers – If you would like to suggest or sponsor a fundraiser, please call Richard Boyer at (770) 364-0187 or Mack Turner at (770) 546-7511. Currently, we have the following fundraisers scheduled: • Saturday, October 25 – Car Show: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., sponsored by the CHVA of GEORGIA. After the show, please join us at the Acworth Cruz-In from 4 - 7 p.m. It will be held in the parking lot of the Acworth First Baptist Church located on Main Street in downtown Acworth. • Thursday, November 13 – The Gala Art Auction and Benefit is scheduled in Historic Downtown Acworth. Hosted by the Dogwood Terrace Restaurant at 4975 North Main Street, the event is sponsored by the Acworth Cultural Arts Center, in cooperation with the Save the Acworth Depot Foundation, to raise money to help support the efforts of local residents to save the old depot. The Depot is a vintage building that personifies the old railroad town of Acworth. Supporters are on a campaign and hope to raise enough money to return the building to its place next to the tracks and turn it into a history museum. The Depot, along with the iconic Caboose next door, will serve to present the history of the town and the railroad. This will be a fun evening with food, drinks, music entertainment and an actual Sotherby’s-type live Art Auction. A portion of the proceeds of the auction will go to support activities of the Acworth Cultural Arts Center (ACAC), while the bulk of the funds raised will go to the Save the Acworth Depot Foundation. All donations are tax deductible. The theme of the Art Auction is vintage South. Landscapes, Historic Acworth images and even railroad scenes are all welcome. This will be a great opportunity to find that special holiday gift of original art, early in the season. Artists interested in finding out more information or submitting work to the auction should visit the ACAC website at www.acworthculturalarts.org. Tickets for this event will go on sale starting in October. For more information, call (770) 485-8604. More and more people are recognizing the value of restoring the Depot to our downtown community. Join us!! Your fully taxdeductible donation….in any amount…is welcome and earnestly needed. Your children and grandchildren, your customers and you, will take pride in your joining this effort.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities: Bronze Level – $500: You or Your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show. Your name or Company listed as “Bronze Sponsor” on the STAD website. Your name or Company listed as “Bronze Sponsor” on the “Roll Call” wall in the depot. Silver Level – $1,000: You or your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show. You or your Company listed as “Silver Sponsor” on the STAD website. You or your Company listed as “Silver Sponsor” on the “Roll Call” wall in the depot. Gold Level – $5,000: You or Your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show. Your name or Company listed as “Gold Sponsor” on the STAD website. Your name or Company listed as “Gold Sponsor” on the “Roll Call” wall in the depot. Platinum – $10,000+: Your name or Company banner to be displayed at all fund raising Events. You or Your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show. Your name or Company listed as “Platinum Sponsor” on the STAD website. Your name or Company listed as “Platinum Sponsor” on the “Roll Call” wall in the depot – the largest most visible sponsorship on the entire site.

HOW CAN YOU GIVE? • Mail a check to: Save the Acworth, GA Depot Foundation 4857 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Acworth, GA 30101 Attention: Lamar Baldwin, Treasurer • www.SaveTheAcworthDepot.com (PayPal or Credit Card) • At any Regions Bank – contribute to “Save The Acworth Depot Foundation” For more information or to sponsor a fundraiser, please call Mack Turner at (770) 546-7511 or Richard Boyer at (770) 364-0187.

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The Acworth Police Department hosted their 7th annual Covering the Bases fundraiser and awareness event for the special needs athletes and their ball field. This was a 24 hour event that included a carnival, The Lego Movie playing at dark, midnight kickball, a cornhole tournament, trivia, games, bounce houses, a dunk tank, local entertainment, silent auctions, raffles and more. Former Atlanta Brave and Baseball Hall of Fame, Tom Glavine, threw out the first pitch as well as signed autographs and took pictures with fans. The APD thanks everyone for their support in making this year the best ever.

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FREE Health, Wellness and Safety Fair Barber Middle School is offering a FREE Health, Wellness and Safety Fair on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. The event is FREE and open to the public. Along with activities and information, representatives from the following categories will be available to provide resources and health screenings such as blood pressure checks, kid activities and massages: • Youth Programs • Nutritional Health • Health Programs • Safety Awareness • Mental Health • Wellness • Adult Education and Life Skills

Keep Cobb Beautiful (KCB) wants to thank the many volunteers from Lassiter High School and to their partner, Iron Mountain! They serviced close to 500 families recycling in Cobb County! Please do your part to help KCB. For more information, please visit www.kcb.cobbcountyga.gov or call (770) 528-1135. Volunteers included: Zoe Alvarado, Spencer Donohue, Isaiah Gadsden, William Hirsch, Aaron Jackson, Daniel Mahony, Ulises Manriquez, Dennis Mullecheck, Parker Stanford, Aidan Murphy, Ingrid Ndomo, Jeff Gross and Jordan Sibold.

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The fair will provide attendees with opportunities to interact with community organizations and learn about the importance of making sound decisions about healthy living. The goal of this event is to share information about what is available here in the Acworth community, so students and families are empowered to make choices that will improve their lifestyle. There will be FREE Child ID Kits available. Flu shots will also be available, however, there will be a charge for this. A special thank you goes out to our sponsors – Fontis Water, Walgreens, Comforting Arms, Lake City Chiropractic, Dogwood Forest of Acworth and Vibrant Health Centers. For more information about the fair, contact Barber Middle School at (770) 973-6764.

Veterans Day Ceremony Join the City of Acworth on Tuesday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our nation’s 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. Recently, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to celebrate two major upgrade projects taking place at the Cobb County Airport. First, there will be a new Air Traffic Control Tower that will be nearly twice the height of the existing tower. The new 78 foot tower has an expected completion date of January 2015. Secondly, a new Customs Inspection Facility will permit arrival of international flights to Cobb County Airport. The completion is expected in summer 2015. The airport is located at 1723 McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw. For more information, visit www.CobbCountyAirport.org. 22

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If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, make sure you come out on 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. For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

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Brandon Bulthuis Age 16 on October 23 Happy “16” Dream Big! Love, Dad

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Age 3 on October 18 Happy Birthday Punkin! Love, Momma & Papa

Celebrating 24 years Happy 24th Birthday !! Love, Mom & Family

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Celebrating on October 6 Happy Birthday!! From everyone at Acworth Parks & Rec

Age 2 on October 23 Happy Birthday!! Daughter of Danny & Amy

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Celebrated on October 31 Daughter of Sharon & Rocky Sister of Kelly

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Age 11 on October 22 Happy 11th Birthday! Love Dad, Mom, Logan, Louie & Ginger We love you Boo!

Carol Hayes

Celebrating on October 10 Wife of Kevin Mother to Hunter

Gerald Dennard

Celebrating on October 25 Sons: Wayne & Terry Grandchildren: Robert, Stephanie, Ashlan, Haley, Madelyn, Mallory Great Grandchildren: Landon & Micah

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Age 41 on October 30 Husband of Kristy Father of Miles & Keaton Happy Birthday, Bear!

Jeremy Larson

Age 41 on October 22 Son of Sandie & Steve Dana & Kent Brother of Kristy & Christina Happy Birthday, Grem!

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Anniversaries Michelle Patrick & Nate Berryman

David & Tammy Bostict

Celebrated 17 years of marriage on September 27

will marry on October 4, 2014, at the Strand Theater in Marietta. Michelle is the Recreation Coordinator for the City of Acworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parks, Recreation & Community Resource Department. Nate is a Police Officer with the Dunwoody Police Department. The couple will reside in Acworth.

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Local Resident, Samuel Queen Co-Authors A Tale of Ghost Hunts The Chill in the Air is Not Just the Weather... A chill runs through the air inside the Death Tunnel at Waverly Hills Hospital. The Shadow Man haunts cellblocks at the West Virginia Penitentiary. A Civil War soldier’s ghost communicates through flashlights at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Explore dozens of chilling ghost stories like these and 57 terrifying photographs from ten well-known, haunted institutions across the United States. Haunted Asylums, Prisons, and Sanatoriums includes the history of each building, personal paranormal experiences from the authors and facility staff, and spooky highlights from onsite tours. This spine-tingling, one-of-a-kind guide is filled with photos, historical knowledge, interviews, and frightening, first-hand stories. Readers will also enjoy an introduction to basic ghost hunting equipment and detailed information about organizing their own visits to these haunted institutions.

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Jamie Davis is a writer, traveler, and investigator of lost things. She lives in Savannah, Georgia. Local resident, Sam Queen, is a lifelong traveler and paranormal enthusiast. He had watched paranormal shows on television for years, but always wanted to know if what they presented as evidence was real. When Jamie presented him with the opportunity to go on a public ghost hunt, he jumped at the chance. They both became hooked after their initial ghost hunting experience. Sam received the validation that he was looking for from this (and subsequent investigations), that ghosts are real. Sam spends his free time jogging and hiking in the great outdoors.

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Saturday, October 25, from 3 – 7 p.m. Logan Farm Park, 4762 Logan Road, Acworth Acworth Halloween JamBOOree — Come out to Logan Farm Park for a family friendly good time. There will be nearly 20 carnival games, inflatables and a hayride for the kids to enjoy.  You may purchase 15 tickets for $5 and with each game, which costs one ticket, you win candy and prizes!  The costume contest schedule is:

Saturday, October 11, begins at 5 p.m. Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw Fall-O-Ween Fest, Outdoor Movie — For one night only, Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Park will be transformed into “Spook-Central Park.” Attendees are invited to come dressed in their Halloween costumes and enjoy activities including inflatables and amusements, carnival games, a Trick-or-Treat Trail, children’s crafts and impressive pumpkin displays. Concessions will be available for purchase. The Fest will feature a Monster Mash Dance Party from 5 – 7:30 p.m. After sundown, the City of Kennesaw’s 2014 Outdoor Movie Series concludes with a FREE screening of The Goonies (Rated PG). For more information, call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714 or visit their website at www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov. Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208, Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock Fall Festival — GSLC invite everyone to come enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family at their 9th annual FREE fall festival. There will be games and activities such as a rock climbing wall, inflatables, face painting, live musicians and more! Hot dogs, chili, baked goods and a silent auction.  Don’t miss the popular used DVD and book sale! Organizations that will benefit from proceeds raised from this event are Cherokee County Family Violence Center and Give-A-Kid-AChance.  For more information, please call the church at 770-924-7286. Saturday, October 18, from 10:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, Acworth Fall Festival — Sponsored by Mars Hill Church Preschool, the festival is for both children and adults. For the children, there will be a bounce house, inflatable slide and inflatable obstacle course, as well as fun games. For adults, there are vendors selling their crafts, home products and services, and this year’s silent auction has lots of incredible gift baskets and ticket packages. For the enjoyment of all ages, there will be Pork BBQ, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, drinks, a cake walk and live music. For more information, call 770-974-4395.

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4:00 p.m. – 3 & under Boys 4:15 p.m. – 3 & under Girls 4:30 p.m. – 4 & 5 Boys 4:45 p.m. – 4 & 5 Girls 5:00 p.m. – Best Family (2 or more) 5:15 p.m. – 6 - 8 Boys 5:30 p.m. – 6 - 8 Girls 5:45 p.m. – 9 - 12 year olds 6:00 p.m. – Best Dog in Costume – NEW THIS YEAR New this year!  They will be having a Pumpkin Carving Contest!  Choose a pumpkin on your own, carve creatively, then drop off your completed pumpkin at Logan Farm Park on October 25, between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Winners announced at 6:15 p.m. Judges will award for three categories: Biggest Pumpkin, Most Creative Carving and Spookiest Carving. Parking available at Logan Farm Park, Roberts School and the corner of Cherokee Street & Northside Drive. For information, visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call 770917-1234. Saturday, October 25, from 4 — 9 p.m. Main Street, Downtown Acworth Halloween Historic Downtown Acworth Classic Car Cruise — The Lake City Cruisers invite the public to attend this FREE Classic Car Cruise held in downtown Acworth. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise.  All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an allinclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth.  Bring the entire family to this Halloween themed evening of fun! For more information, visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call 770-917-1234. Sunday, October 26, from 4 — 6 p.m. Kennesaw United Methodist, 1801 Ben King Road, Kennesaw Trunk or Treat! — Wear your costume and get treats at decorated trunks! Enjoy inflatable bounces, 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 food pantry and a bag of wrapped candy is suggested. For more information, please call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.kennesawumc.org. Sunday, October 26, from 4 — 7 p.m. Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock Trunk or Treat — This event is FREE and open to the public.  Lots of candy, hay rides, cake walks and more. For more information, call 770-926-9755 or visit www.BascombChurch.org.

November 1, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Summit Baptist Church, 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth Fall Family Fun Festival — FREE carnival games, inflatables, face painting and more. Fun for the entire family!  Concessions available for purchase. For more information, call 770-975-4595 or visit their website at www.SummitChurch.org. Saturday, October 18, 2014, begins at 9 a.m. Marietta Square Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival — The Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival will feature many local and area artists and craftspeople. Exhibitors will include painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, jewelry, glass, fabric and floral designs. This year the festival also includes Halloween Happenings, which includes games, candy, prizes, Scarecrows on the Square, a costume contest for children 12 and under and a costume contest for pets. The Marietta Square Farmers Market will also take place during the festival from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Zombie Walk will be from 5 – 10 p.m. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Friday, October 31, begins at dusk Allatoona High School, 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy. NW, Acworth AHS Very Scary Haunted Trail — Get your scare on at Allatoona High School!  Come experience ghosts, ghouls and spirits at the Allatoona High School Haunted Trail.  Follow the sights and sounds to the back of the school and dare to be scared!  The Haunted Trail opens at dusk and stays open until there is no one left to scare! Proceeds benefit the AHS Fine Arts Department.  For more information, please visit their website at www.Cobbk12.org/ Allatoona. Friday, October 31, from 6 — 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Acworth, 4583 Church Street, Acworth Fall Celebration — Join in for a night of fellowship and fun! There will be games and different activities that the whole family may enjoy. Children may come and enjoy the Trunk-or-Treat. There will be popcorn, hot dogs and drinks...not to mention, plenty of candy!!! For more information, please call the church at 770-974-3021 or visit their website at www.FBCAcworth.com. Friday, October 31, from 5:30 — 6:45 p.m. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw Trunk of Treats — Come out for a night of special “trunks” full of candy and other treats. Fun for preschoolers and children through 5th grade. Costumes are welcome, but we encourage friendly themes. No tricks, just plenty of treats and lots of fun! For more information, please call (770) 427-3109 or visit their website at www.KFBC.org. Friday, October 31, from 6:30 — 8 p.m. Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Hwy 92, Woodstock Fall Festival — Join them as they provide food, games, inflatables, face painting, live music and an amazing amount of candy for your kids to take home. They take pride in providing a safe and warm environment for the whole family to enjoy. Everything is FREE!!  For more information, call the church at 770-926-8238 or visit their website at www.WoodstockChristian.org. Friday, October 31, from 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. Three Taverns Church, 3575 Acworth Due West Road, Acworth Treat Trail — Treat Trail provides a safe place for families to “Trick or Treat” and spend some time together getting candy, doing crafts, playing games, campfire S’mores and much more while enjoying five acres of fun. Fun for the whole family. Food Trucks will also be available – come enjoy the food and fun! For more information, please call (678) 856-8002 or visit www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org. Friday, October 31, from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. Acworth Church of God of Prophecy, 3891 Nance Road, Acworth, Hallelujah Night - A New Journey — Join in and go on a new journey as you walk through the Bible collecting goodies along the way. Fun for all ages – great for the family! This is a FREE event! For information, call 770-975-1124 or visit www.acworthchurch.com.

Friday, October 31, from 3 — 9 p.m. The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock Fall Festival — Halloween trick-or-treat activities for our younger ghouls and goblins, including moonwalks, DJ Ronnie, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, games, the ever popular stringed apple and pumpkin bowling games, face painting, costume contest and candy giveaway, all in the safety of The Park at City Center. Euro Bungee ride for a minimal fee. Come early and enjoy dinner at the downtown restaurants and park vendors. Costume contest at 6 p.m. in front of the gazebo! Trophies and prizes for the funniest, scariest, cutest and best costume! Movie in the Park at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.WoodstockParksAndRec.com. October 5 — 27, from 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. (weekends)                  October 14 — 30, from 3:30 — 7 p.m. (weekdays) Berry Patch Farms, 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Pumpkin Patch — Take the hayride out to the Pumpkin Patch, it’s a great picture-taking opportunity for the parents!  Pick out your pumpkins and take the hayride back to get some apple cider, a homemade fried pie, some boiled peanuts and popcorn.  The kids will enjoy the playground and baby farm animals. Parking on weekends is $2. For more information, visit www.BerryPatchFarms.net/pumpkins.htm. October 11 — 12, 18 — 19, 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. (Saturdays), 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. (Sundays) Ellijay Lions Club Fairground, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay Georgia Apple Festival — The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the 43rd year of the Georgia Apple Festival. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. There is a parade and antique car show each year. The antique car show will be held at the Civic Center on October 11. The parade is on October 18, at 10 a.m., in historic downtown Ellijay. Admission is $5/adults, FREE/children under 10. For more information, call 706-636-4500 or visit www.GeorgiaAppleFestival.org.

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What Contributes to Morning Breath? Ever wonder why your breath reeks after a night’s sleep? Learn the common causes of halitosis and how you can help avoid offensive morning breath. Many factors trigger people to seek professional dental care; one such factor is morning breath. A typical scenario is that you wake up in the morning and quickly turn your head or cover your mouth so your partner doesn’t get a whiff of your bad breath. Offensive mouth odor, a.k.a. halitosis, is not the way you want to greet your partner every morning. Everyone has some level of halitosis in the morning. Here is the bottom line: When you sleep, your saliva rate decreases and your mouth dries out. When your mouth dries out, odor-producing bacteria proliferate all night long and create morning breath. The underlying cause of morning halitosis is directly related to decreased saliva. While awake, you produce between 1 to 1.5 liters of saliva each day. Saliva is composed of 99.5% water. The sheer volume of saliva produced while we’re awake washes food particles and bacteria off of your teeth. More importantly, saliva flow dilutes the acid produced by oral bacteria. Saliva has saturatedions that neutralize the acid from oral bacteria. Saliva also possess digestive enzymes (i.e. salivary amylase) that break down food particles and help eliminate them from your teeth. When you go to sleep, your saliva flow drops close to zero and all these benefits of saliva disappear. Your saliva rate decreases at night, in my opinion, as the body’s way of protecting us from choking on our saliva while sleeping. Unfortunately, it creates a dry mouth that leaves us vulnerable to bacteria. During sleep, bacteria can consequently flourish and produce damaging acids on our teeth and gums that are not combated by saliva. The result is morning halitosis. Morning halitosis is our body’s way of informing us that something undesirable is occurring in our mouths at night. Many factors influence saliva flow and consequently worsen halitosis. If you snore or breathe through your mouth at night, then you are more likely to experience morning halitosis. Either of these conditions induces dry mouth, enhancing bacterial growth. Hundreds of medications, including many over-the-counter drugs, produce dry mouth as a side effect. The most typical are drugs used to treat depression, nerve pain (neuropathy) and anxiety, as well as some antihistamines, decongestants, muscle relaxants and pain medications. That’s why older people, who are often on many medications, frequently find 32

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their breath unpleasant in the morning. Smokers are more prone to morning breath. Smoking greatly reduces saliva flow. Smoking also increases mouth temperature, providing a better environment for bacteria to thrive and reproduce. Allergies also contribute to bad breath. Mucous in the back of your throat produces postnasal drip and is a high source of bacteria causing bad breath, which is even worse if there is a sinus infection.

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry. He is a resident of Acworth and has practiced in Southwest Cherokee County for over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. Office: (770) 926-0000 Website: FountianViewSmiles.com

If you’re one of the 65 percent of Americans with halitosis, there’s good news: Bad breath is treatable. Although we do not have control over the fact our saliva rate will decrease at night, we do have control over whether we go to bed with dirty teeth or not. Two simple goals will help reduce halitosis: (1) remove bacteria from your teeth and (2) remove food particles from your teeth that serve as a food source for bacteria. Don’t go to bed without proper brushing and flossing. Brush. Odor-causing bacteria accumulates between your teeth and on your tongue, so practicing good dental hygiene will help reduce morning breath. Brush for two minutes and don’t short cut this time. Brush just before bedtime so you don’t eat after brushing. Brush your tongue, especially the back of your tongue – 85% of bad breath comes from the tongue, according to Dr. Irwin Smigel, DDS. Floss. Flossing removes 30-40% of plaque and food particles lodged between your teeth in spaces that your toothbrush simply cannot reach. I recommend using the floss handles because it is a tool that greatly improves dexterity. Rinse. Use rinses recommended by your dentist and that bear the seal of approval from the American Dental Association. Rinses require 30 seconds to be effective, but remember, they do not substitute for excellent brushing and flossing. Paid Advertisement

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A Bridge to Life “Organ Donor.” Those two little red words occupying such a small and seemingly unimportant space on a driver’s license can mean the ultimate hope for someone. Enduring Hearts is a charity that developed from one such hope. Mya Gahan was a beautiful healthy baby who found herself (and her parents) thrust into the immensly difficult wait for a heart transplant. Here is her story.... Mya Gahan was born a healthy baby without complications. She was walking and talking by 11 months, and although she developed typically, her parents noticed that she was frequently sick and cranky. When she was around one year old, while vacationing Forida, Mya started having breathing issues and throwing up. Patrick, her father, rushed her to a nearby emergency department, where an X-ray discovered that Mya’s heart was huge – way too big for a 15 month old baby. After a ten day hospital stay, Mya was transferred back home where she became a patient of the Children’s Sibley Heart Center. She had regular

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Several months later, Mya suddenly started screaming and complaining that her back was hurting. Madelyn, her mom, noticed that she looked puffy, almost as if she might pop. They rushed her to the hospital, where a CAT scan determined she was in heart failure. She was placed on the heart transplant list and returned home to wait. But then on March 1, 2012, the night before her third birthday, Mya began screaming in the middle of the night. Madelyn could see her heart pumping hard in her chest. Patrick rushed her back to Egleston, where it was determined she was having arrhythmias, which had been causing the back pain. The Heart Transplant Program placed her on a higher position on the wait list – 1A, and because she started doing well on the Milrinone, they were able to take her home to wait. Home just for one night, Mya screamed and passed out; the lower half of her heart was so weak that it caused the body to shut down. Fearing she might be dead, Patrick and Madelyn remembered that if they flipped her upside down it might cause her heart to beat again. The trick worked, and she became stable. After that incident, the family decided to stay at the hospital while Mya waited on her new heart. Exactly six months to the day, on September 2, 2012, Patrick and Madelyn got “the call” that a heart had been found for Mya. After five hours of surgery with Dr. Kirk Kanter, cardiothoracic surgeon and Surgical Director of the Children’s Heart Transplant Program, Mya’s new heart started beating immediately on the first shock. She quickly bounced back after surgery, and by

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Friday afternoon, she was discharged from the hospital. Now, Mya is a healthy and brave five year old. Before the heart transplant, Mya was small and too weak for gymnastics. But now, she is one of the tallest kids in her kindergarten class and thrives in gymnastics. She previously could not walk for long periods of time, but now she runs like a typical kid. This year, on September 2, 2014, the Gahan family celebrated two years since Mya’s transplant. They are thrilled for the opportunity to look back and remember how incredible the whole experience was, from the long, arduous wait, to the moment they got “the call,” to Mya’s remarkable recovery.

· · · Madelyn and Patrick came to the realization that a transplanted organ is not a cure, it is a bridge to life with one in four pediatric heart transplant recipients needing a subsequent heart transplant within five years; a fact that is not widely known to the general public but well known among organ transplant recipients and those close to them. In July of 2013, Madelyn and Patrick started Enduring Hearts (www.EnduringHearts.org), a charity dedicated to informing the public about organ transplantations limitations and funding research to extend the life of vital transplanted organs such as the heart. The charity has raised over $2M since inception and has built an impressive Scientific Advisory Committee of top cardiologist and transplantation experts that decide on what research to fund. Fortunately for Mya, her medical team has every reason to believe that her heart will last 12-15+ years based on current medical best practices. Please consider registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor today. You can be the hope that someone is desperately waiting for.

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Acworth Police Department In 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, the City of Acworth built a police department and jail facility on what is now Senator Russell Avenue. At the time, the building was state-of-the-art. To put that into perspective, a coal burning stove was the state-of-the-art method of heating the building in 1935!

Chief Wayne Dennard

The Acworth Police Department and Acworth Detention Center, located at 4400 Acworth Industrial Drive, is a 5,000 square foot facility which operates in a converted cabinet shop. As the City of Acworth has grown, so have the police department and jail. In the 4400 building, as it is often called, there were a number of closets that were used as offices and the jail administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office was actually a jail cell that doubled as property storage.

We occupied the 4400 building for nearly twice the amount of time that was projected and it was nearly bursting at the seams while the new headquarters was under construction. By the grace of God and the blessing of the taxpayers who voted for the 2011 SPLOST, on September 20, we were able to move into our new police headquarters next door, located at 4440 Acworth Industrial Drive. The new building was designed by the architectural firm Croft & Associates, constructed by the General Contractor Hodges & Hicks, is 25,000 square feet and has a 21st century state-of-the-art training room that will be available for community groups to reserve for meetings. In addition, it has an indoor kennel for our K-9 team, a fitness room for our staff and enough space planned into the building to accommodate our department for years to come. The former police department headquarters will be remodeled to serve a dual purpose as the Acworth Municipal Court administration and the Acworth Detention Center administration. We are beyond thrilled to share our new home with the community. I invite you to join us for an open house at our new headquarters on October 8, from 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. I hope that you will be able to come out and tour our new facility that was made possible by the graciousness of our community.

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One Out of Four in the USA Every nine to fifteen seconds, a woman is abused. One in four women and one in seven men, aged 18 and older, have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime (CDC 2012). In 2013, Georgia, on average, served 1,975 individuals daily with programs that helped victims of domestic violence (GA Coalition of Domestic Violence). However, a large number of domestic violence occurrences go unreported more often than not. Domestic abuse is a pattern of physical, sexual, economic and/or psychological violence used to get and maintain control over an intimate partner. If you are, or have been, a victim, please understand it is not about you. It is about control. Domestic violence transcends age, gender, socio-economic status, educational level, religious affiliation and even relationship status. Basically, it can happen to anyone. In the U.S., one in three women and more than one in four men have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime (CDC 2012). Georgia has the highest rate of teen dating violence in the U.S.: 1 in 3 Georgia teens are victims; 68% of teens don’t confide in their parents about the abuse in their dating relationships; and 81% of parents surveyed admit that they don’t think teen dating violence is an issue (PADV 2014). Four out of five victims of intimate partner violence are female. Children are present during 80% of the assaults against their mothers and three million children witness domestic violence each year (NCJRS 2013). These children are more likely to abuse as adults. Sadly, 30% to 60% of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the household. The U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect suggests that domestic violence may be the single major precursor to child abuse and neglect fatalities in this country. Leaving a child in the backseat of a hot car is just an example. Battering is the single largest cause of injury to women in the U.S. – more than mugging, automobile accidents and rape, combined (NCADV 2003). This happens even in the most fragile of states – national surveys indicate that around 324,000 women are abused by their intimate partner during pregnancy. God loves you. Be a conqueror, not a survivor! Learn, speak up and join us for the “Healthy Relationships Seminar” on October 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., hosted in partnership with our friends from Cherokee Family Violence Center. This is a FREE event. For help or information, please call (678) 574-5466.

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Did you know that the American Legion has programs for these heroes? Most American Legion programs are coordinated and implemented at the local Post level for our community’s Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) service members who are returning severely wounded. “Heroes to Hometowns” is a transition program for severely injured service members returning home from OEF/OIF. “Heroes to Hometowns” establishes a support network and coordinates resources for these service members. Last year, the American Legion’s “Heroes to Hometowns” program assisted more than 1,100 veterans. “Operation Comfort Warriors” is a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded, injured or ill military personnel by providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by the government. “Operation Comfort Warriors” ensures that patients at U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units are given items such as sweat suits, DVDs, puzzles, electronic devices, books, calling cards and more. “Operation Comfort Warriors” also provides larger items, such as ping pong tables, entertainment centers, computers, kayaks and other recreational items for use by wounded warriors in common areas. Unlike many other not-for-profit military service/veterans support organizations, every dollar of your donation to American Legion North Cobb Post 304 programs stays in the Acworth and Kennesaw communities for those service men and women veterans in need. The Post 304 motivational phrase for the 2015 Legion Operations year is: “There is always one more thing…we can do to make a difference!” Make it your priority today to “make a difference” in the lives of our local wounded returning warriors. God Bless America! Commander Ron

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USAF THUNDERBIRDS To Appear In Rome, Georgia This Fall With a childhood love for airplanes & airshows, JLC Airshow Management is the vision of Chief Master Sergeant (retired) John Cowman who formed the company in 2011. Wings Over North Georgia AirShow was the inaugural AirShow in the JLC Management portfolio. Scheduled to appear at the 2013 WONG show the USAF Thunderbirds were grounded due to the government sequestration. Back in the air this year, the USAF Thunderbirds will be the headliner Jet Demonstration Team at the Wings Over North Georgia AirShow in Rome, GA., on October 18 & 19. Also, the GEICO Skytypers Demonstration Team will be appearing along with many more Tier One Aviation Superstars. The company’s mission is to produce affordable, family, patriotic entertainment to air show lovers. Wings Over North Georgia has three Attractions to each of its’ shows: • World-Class AirShow • Smoke-N-Thunder BBQ Classic • General Aviation Fly-In

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All Saturday ticket holders are good for the entire day and evening activities, including the night air show and fireworks. After the USAF Thunderbirds performance Saturday afternoon, the evening activities will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. The evening activities will feature live music, BBQ Classic competition & People’s Choice BBQ Tasting, marketing exhibits, Hot Air Balloon rides, Kids Zone and international foods. The evening activities will conclude with the thrilling night air show and fireworks grand finale! For those fans choosing to attend only on Saturday evening, show goers (ages 6 and up) will benefit from our special $5 general admission ticket after 5 p.m. (Note: Guests arriving after 5 p.m. for the Saturday evening events can park for just $5 per vehicle based on space availability.) For more information, to puchase Advance Discounted Tickets, to view the Performers or the BBQ Classic Line-Up, visit their website at www.WingsOverNorthGeorgia.com or call (706) 291-0030.

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ce a l P No s ’ e ! r h t r The o cw A e k i L by Kaci Pollack

She may be an Alabama girl by birth, but Janice Blake Cunningham is most definitely an Acworth girl by heart.

Janice Blake Cunningham

Janice began her sixth grade year in the new building. Janice remember her teacher, Mrs. Queechie Cobb and that she made learning so much fun! Janice has so many pleasant memories of those first years in Acworth, Before coming to Acworth, Janice’s family lived in the “country” in especially those involving school events and getting acquainted with many Winston County, AL where Janice was born. Her father left the farm elderly people. Her father always planted a huge garden in the area behind and came to Acworth to work at Lockheed. With available housing so the Tanner house. He loaded fresh vegetables in baskets and sent Janice limited, it was difficult to find a place for the family. Many older homes to take them to neighbors, especially the older residents; she enjoyed their had been divided into apartments to accommodate the influx of new hospitality and their stories. Mrs. Mills who lived at the corner of Lombardy people; the W. H. Tanner house on Lombardy Way (where the Lombardy Way and Main Street opened her home to Janice for Way apartments are presently located) was one of piano practice and the usage of her encyclopedias. Roy these. Janice’s father rented the lower apartment. Allen’s family lived across the street from Mrs. Mills What an impression the arrival of the Blakes must (now the location of Dogwood Forest Restaurant); have made on the neighbors! Her family (father, he had ownership in Allen’s Five and Dime, and was W.H. “Bud” Blake; mother, Mae; and brother, a member of Acworth First Baptist Church, so Janice Reynold) moved to Lombardy Way in June, 1951. knew him well. Most of Janice’s friends had “key” They arrived with their furniture and “belongings” street skates; she wanted her own. Due to a bone (including two goats) on a flat bed truck with problem she had earlier, her father had not allowed sidings. Due to stomach ulcers, her father had to her to skate. She decided to buy her skates without drink goat’s milk so the GOATS HAD TO COME! her father’s knowledge. She went to see Mr. Allen and Janice remembers well the 216 mile trip in the heat asked if she could make a down payment of fifty cents of summer with the entire family and the driver in (her weekly allowance) on a pair of skates that cost the cab of the truck. As they unloaded, she was $4.99 plus tax and pay fifty cents weekly until the bill in awe of the surroundings – a school across the was paid. He took her payment, recorded it in a receipt street, two churches in view and neat homes! For book, and she went home with her skates. She had to the first time, she would be a “city” girl! keep them hidden – all was well until she refused to Janice’s first weeks in Acworth were rather lonely; let her brother use them and he broke the news to her Janice & Jerry Cunningham she was the “new kid on the block” and had father. He was not happy, but he did let her keep the not met nor made friends. Mr. Tanner who was skates. Teens skated all over Acworth and were known quite elderly, took her under his wing and spent a lot of time with her to skate into Lacey’s Drugstore for an ice cream! Another favorite memory on the front porch; he enjoyed talking about Acworth, and she enjoyed of Janice’s was Mr. Hadaway, who owned Hadaway’s Grocery on Main listening. He became a part of the Blake family. Preacher Jackson and (where Pearl’s Spa is today). Her mother had sent her to town for a loaf of his daughter from Acworth First Baptist Church visited with the family bread and bananas. Janice was crossing Dallas Street; Mr. Hadaway was over the summer and invited them to church. It is through the church turning onto Dallas and almost hit her. When he closed his store, he gave the that Janice met many of her lifelong friends. She was later baptized in antique wall clock to Janice’s parents with instructions that it would be hers their new baptistery, married in the church and still calls it her church when she had her own home. It is now in her dining room. home. Mr. Tanner’s house was sold after his death in 1954, so the family moved two houses up the street to another home owned by Mr. Tanner. Churches, school and the community events kept kids busy. Churches Her father bought the house at 302 Lombardy Way where Janice lived coordinated Vacation Bible School, youth groups, trips and special holiday until she married in 1966. celebrations so that they could attend and enjoy all. One of the most memorable events to Janice was the May Day celebration at the end of the When school started in the fall of ‘51. Janice was enrolled in Mrs. school year. The most impressive activity to Janice was the winding of the Hester’s fifth grade class which was upstairs in the old, brick building. May Pole with real, pastel ribbons; it was beautiful when finished. Then She remembers students having to leave the room one row at a time there were the Fourth of July celebrations, Coats and Clark’s Labor Day because the floors were in such poor condition. This building was to be barbecue, badminton in back yards, softball on the “flat,” wiener roasts, razed during the year. Once the demolition was scheduled, classes were camp outs and dances. placed in mobile, wooden buildings much like WWII barracks. When the building was demolished, and the construction of a new building Janice had joined the band under the direction of Ken Stanton in 1953 was scheduled, the mobile classrooms (with students seated in their and loved it. She was an eighth grader (sub-freshmen) in 1954 and was desks) were pulled by a truck down the rocky road to the “flat.” In 1952, 42

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Janice – 6th grade

Janice’s Senior Portrait

Janice posing in her majorette uniform.

in the high school building. At the close of 1955, all majorettes would be graduating, so she and several friends tried out and made it. From that time until graduation, the majorettes made their weekly “jaunts” via Greyhound to Marietta for twirling lessons and help with half-time routines. Her most enjoyable hours were spent in band and majorette practice. She was active in clubs, attended ballgames, sock hops and enjoyed times spent with friends. There were always places to go and things to do! The beach was the place to be – swimming, baking in the sun, eating those fries and burgers and dancing to the latest hits in the hall. If you had a portable record player, 45 RPM records and snacks, you were good for a party. Teens gathered on porches and in yards to talk, dance and listen to the latest school news. Pajama parties were a given night of entertainment – food, music and sometimes surprise disruption by the boys. Nobody slept! Taking in a movie at the Strand or the Fox was special for teens as they acquired the much anticipated right to drive! Girls frequently put on their “Sunday best,” boarded the Greyhound bus and headed to Atlanta for a day of shopping. A favorite place for lunch was the Magnolia Tea Room at Rich’s. Students looked forward to the Junior-Senior proms which were held in the gym – how surprising it was to see an ugly gym transformed into a place of beauty! It was a memorable occasion for all! In the late fifties, a group decided to find a place to hang out, so the idea of a canteen was suggested. The Carrie Dyer Women’s Club offered the use of their building on Dallas Street. Mr. Parker who owned Acworth Hardware became the “supervisor and spokesman” and furnished the paint, brushes, etc., for the sprucing up of the place. Some of the teens decided to have some fun before the final coat, so they dipped their hands in paint and decorated the walls with handprints and hearts. They had no idea that a Club member would come by that night. Was she ever shocked! The walls were painted the next day and all was well! Membership cards were a dollar, parents chaperoned, the jukebox was loaded with the latest songs: it was a great place for all types of entertainment. Tears were shed as the class of 1958-59 learned their senior year would be spent in the newly built North Cobb High School; Acworth High was so special to them. So many changes had to be made – school colors and mascot, names of yearbook, newspaper and the writing of a new

Washington D.C. Trip L – R: The late Jerrie Brown Griggs, Janice Blake Cunningham, the late Margaret Kennedy Richardson and Sandra Presley Jones.

The Blake family – Janice, W.H. “Bud” Blake, Mae & Reynold

Homecoming 58’- Sandra Presley Jones, Janice Blake Cunningham & Janice Williamson Horton

Alma Mater. It was an adjustment for Acworth and Kennesaw students. Senior girls wanted to do something memorable, so they agreed to braid their hair on a particular day. They didn’t know that special guests were coming; Mr. Cantrell gave them a choice of “unbraiding” or going home. Most chose the former! Their trip to Washington D.C. was a trip to remember – thirteen hours on a train! Easter Sunday, the class attended church, had lunch and went to the Smithsonian (still dressed up) for the day. By the end of the day, some girls had taken off their shoes, walked in their torn hose and reported back to the bus. Chaperones were not amused! Janice graduated with perfect attendance from the seventh grade through the twelfth. Janice attended West Georgia College and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Education in March, 1963. Principal Joe Hayes called her during the Christmas holidays and told her he had an opening at the school beginning in March at Acworth Elementary School; she was elated! One day working at school, Mr. Hayes told Janice he had a surprise for her at lunch, and THAT he did – a moon pie and a RC Cola was a treat for any Alabama girl! Janice taught at Acworth Elementary, Floyd Junior High and Awtrey Junior High/Middle School. In 1973, she received her certificate in the Gifted Program in Cobb County. After the birth of her son John, she took a leave of absence before returning to teach at Awtrey in 1977 and in 1995, she retired with thirty years of teaching. Janice met her husband Jerry on a blind date, and after eighteen months, they married and made Acworth their home. They were blessed with the birth of their son, John, in 1975. John is an attorney in Newnan, is married to Katie, and has a daughter, Audrey, who will be three in November. To say the least, Audrey has enriched their lives! As an adult, Janice was active in church and community affairs. She served on the Historic Commission for eleven years and was a member of the Historical Society and the Acworth Junior Women’s Club. She helped write the history book, Acworth Georgia From Cherokee Country to Suburbia, and served on numerous committees for the City, as well as for her church. Janice’s wonderful memories of Acworth definitely prove, yet again, There’s No Place Like Acworth!

Membership card for the Acworth Teen-Age Canteen.

Pajama party at Margaret’s — L – R: The late Jerrie Brown Griggs, Sandra Presley Jones, Annette McClure Graham, Jeanne Hale Austin, Janice Williamson Horton, Janice Blake Cunningham & the late Margaret Kennedy Richardson.

Duct Sealing Makes Your Home More Efficient Did you know that one simple task can drastically reduce your cooling bills by as much as 30 percent? According to ENERGY STAR, duct sealing prevents cooled air from escaping through cracks and gaps in the system. The winding series of duct tubes that snake throughout your home’s underbelly may be unseen, but they perform a critical task — delivering conditioned air to every room of Dan Jape the home. You can have the most efficient air conditioner known to man, but if the delivery system is faulty, it won’t perform at its full potential. Poor connections, leaks and holes allow air that’s moving through the ducts to escape. If you have ducts in the basement or attic, this means that you’re paying to cool spaces where you don’t spend much time and that don’t need cooling. Learning the signs of poor duct performance can help you identify scenarios that call for duct sealing. These signs include the following: Rising energy bills, hot or stuffy zones in areas of the home, ductwork that’s located in hard-to-reach areas (such as an attic) and flexible ducts in some areas. The simple act of sealing ducts reaps significant rewards. Lower energy bills: When there’s less waste in the ducts, your home becomes the recipient of the full amount of air your air conditioner generates.

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Better comfort: With the full amount of air being delivered to the rooms in your home, you’ll be more comfortable — without having to pay more in cooling costs. Increased indoor air quality: Back-drafting is a problem which occurs when ducts leak and other contaminants, such as insulation or outdoor chemicals, can also get drawn into the home via these ducts. Sealed ducts prevent this process of contamination from happening. Sealing Ducts – Work with a professional to identify problematic ducts that are leaking or damaged. By using metal-backed tape or mastic sealant, you will ensure that each connection is tightly sealed. It’s also helpful to hire a professional to do the job because of the other tasks they will perform: • Testing the entire duct system to measure its airflow. • Inspecting the ductwork for damage. • The ability to inspect the entire duct system, even those portions behind walls and floors. • Sealing all components of the ductwork, including registers and grills. • Assessing the ductwork’s insulation. • Ensuring that the system doesn’t allow back drafting. There’s almost no better way to make sure you get the most from your cooling system than an air conditioner tune-up. Contact an HVAC professional today to have your ductwork inspected and sealed. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9969.

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Do You Have Stucco On Your House? Many homes in our area have what contractors call either a “Hard Coat” or an “E.I.F.S.” stucco finish on the exterior of their home. However, not all stucco is sound and can lose its integrity and can be the result of poor application or paint that failed and is no longer protected from the elements. Keeping up with regular Jeff Glover maintenance and painting your home is a must to make sure your home stands the test of time. In some cases, your home may develop stucco problems on its exterior due to physical damage. This damage can occur from weather, storm debris or fallen trees. By performing an inspection of your homes’ exterior to look for possible cracks, chips, buckling, bubbling, peeling and other problems with stucco, you can detect any rising issues early. If you see these problems, you’ll need to hire a contractor for stucco repair because the longer you wait, the more likely your home will become damaged beneath the surface and especially from moisture. The main reason your do not want to delay is stucco is designed to keep your home insulated and dry. Once moisture gets behind the stucco the moisture damage begins breaking down the materials and they start delaminating off the substrate. First thing you notice are little bubbles on the wall. As time passes, these “little problems” will create major structural integrity problems and then mold. Your house may literally be rotting from the inside out, and none of it is visible from the outside. In some cases when mold becomes present, a remediation company has to be used due to health risks. I have seen some houses that needed to be gutted because the problem was left unattended for too long. This simple repair – if addressed earlier – has now blossomed into much greater repair costs in order to ensure the safety of their family. The worst time to find out you have a problem is when trying to sell your home and the home inspector uncovers the stucco damage. Now your dreams of a quick sale evaporate as you are forced to either repair your home or sell it at an absolute rock-bottom “salvage” price. Be proactive! If you suspect that you have stucco damage, having the necessary repairs done is a must to keep your home intact and protected from moisture or even unwanted pests. Spending the time to keep your homes’ maintenance in check will save you thousands in the long run. Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 15 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 17 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.bren-abby.com. Paid Advertisement

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Eye Teaming: How Important Is It? In the world of eyes, two is definitely better than one. One eye is all we need to see 20/20, but two eyes that act 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 may think. When the eyes don’t aim together at all, constant strabismus is present. An infant will cross his or her eyes intermittently, but by six months of age, eye alignment should be present at all times. The eyes of a child more than six 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. Dr. Dylan Reach

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

Dr. Dylan Reach

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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, using a finger to follow text, or skipping 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 an optometrist’s or ophthalmologist’s office for a comprehensive exam. Dr. Dylan Reach is in private practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.

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I don’t know about you, but I can’t name a single person who doesn’t like muffins. Sure, certain flavors may not appeal to everyone, but most folks still like them. The nice thing about cooking in a muffin pan is that it helps you portion out your food, and it makes the food a lot easier to eat on the go. Tiffany Hughes

Say you’re a fan of banana bread or pumpkin bread – both are really tasty but almost impossible to eat without a plate. If, however, your recipe is cooked in individual portions and not in a loaf pan, it is a lot easier to grab and go on your way out the door in the mornings. A lot of sheet cake recipes can be made in muffin tins, particularly if the cake is somewhat dense (such as apple cake). Just make the recipes exactly as written, but instead, pour the batter into a muffin pan and reduce the cooking time by about 15 minutes. Bread recipes will result in nice muffins, but various cake recipes can give you anything from dense muffins to cupcakes. Again, the nice thing is that you can control the size of the portions, and they freeze well to boot. You can also fix a make-ahead breakfast by pressing a flattened canned biscuit into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup. Then, add 2 tablespoons of cooked sausage or bacon, pour some beaten egg (use 6 eggs mixed with a splash of milk for 12 muffin cups) to cover the “filling,” top with shredded cheese and bake at 350º for approximately 20 minutes, or until set. Leftovers can be stored in the freezer for future use. There are also several dessert options for muffin pans. For instance, combine 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs with 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of melted butter (double if you like more crust), then press the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup. In a separate bowl, mix vanilla ice cream with fruit (fresh or frozen) such as strawberries or peaches and pour into the muffin pan. You can even use crushed cookies or candy. Once your creation is assembled, simply put the muffin pan into the freezer. When the treats are firm, remove and store them in a ziptop bag in the freezer. This gives you yummy desserts to have on hand whenever you want. You can dress up each portion by topping with additional fruit or cookies when serving.

Who Should You Trust for Roof Repairs? by Gustavo Mancilla

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. In fact, when we think about shelter, we refer to the “roof over our head.” And you want that roof to be well-maintained, strong, and durable — ready to withstand all that mother nature throws at it. When you need a roof repair, you should be able to trust the company you hire for this important job. That’s where Mancilla Roofing and Construction comes in. Mancilla Roofing and Construction is a family-owned and operated business serving Acworth and many surrounding areas. We have been in the industry for 14 years. Our specialty is in the installation of sloped roofing systems. Shingles are the most frequently used material, but metal roofing is also a popular choice. We do it all; from minor repairs and maintenance to complete tear-off and re-roofs. We also do siding and chimney repai repair, fascia and soffit replacement (woodwork); as well as, we install attic ventilation and seamless gutter systems. And while most of our customers are residential homeowners, we provide the same services on churches, apartment complexes, office buildings, childcare centers, businesses and any other commercial use buildings. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Each project starts with a FREE, no pressure, no obligation consultation in order to find out what your needs and budget are, and provide you with an accurate written quote. Only the highest quality materials are used and installed in adherence with manufacturers’ specifications to ensure that the finished product – your new roof – will add beauty and protect your home for ma many years to come. Every customer and every job matters to us. We want you to be completely happy with the outcome of your project. That’s why when you choose Mancilla you can always expect friendly service and superior workmanship at a fair price. Additionally, we are so confident in the endurance of our product, that we proudly stand behind every new roof installation with a 5-Year No-Leak warranty. For more information on our services or to schedule your FREE consultation and estimate, call 678-855-1919.

Be adventurous, because you’re only limited by the size of your pans! Plus, if you start now, you’ll have a fully stocked freezer in time for the holidays. Happy Cooking everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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September Luncheon

1. Membership is at an all-time high of 283 members. This is a direct reflection of all the hard work and commitment the leaders of this organization have made to make the ABA the best association in the area. This is also a reflection of our great members and community. We Jay White truly appreciate the support all of you ABA President have given and we take your commitment seriously and work daily to improve the value of your investment. 2. Connecting: We have held over 40 networking events this year so far. We all know, people do business with who they know, like and trust. The more people get to know you, the more they do business with you. 3. Informing: This year we have had many great speakers such as Mayor Tommy Allegood who gave the State of the City address for Acworth and Rep. Earl Ehrhart informing our members on Lake Point Sports Complex and the economic impact it is bringing to Acworth and how to get involved. This past month, local business owners spoke about how they successfully market their business.

The September’s luncheon featured local business owners discussing secrets to their success in Marketing their business. Pictured L – R: John Loud - Moderator; Henry Chandler - Henry’s Louisiana Grill; J.R. Lee - Freedom Church and Ryan Blythe - Georgia Trade School. (Not pictured Jim Nance - Edward Jones)

Schools of the Month

Allatoona High School

Kennesaw Mountain High School

4. Promoting: Our sponsors have had great exposure this year at all of our events – from the the ABA Golf Tournament, the Love the Lakes concert series, Teacher Appreciation luncheons, monthly sponsorship and the upcoming Taste of Acworth on Saturday, October 11. 5. Giving: We are proud of our many donations to our local community. Through the ABA memberships, we have been able to give to our local schools, scholarships to local students and give to the Covering the Bases fundraiser. We also fed over 1,200 local teachers and faculty the last week of July to show how much we appreciate all they do for our children; as well as, a luncheon for the City of Acworth employees this past month. This is just a small portion of things that the ABA does on an ongoing basis and none of this would be possible without our members and their support. A special thank you goes out to each of you. And, if you’re not a member, please consider being part of a group that cares and supports their community.

Taste of Acworth Saturday, October 11 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. North Cobb High School

North Paulding High School

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September’s Alive After Five held at Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe

The AA5 included fundraising for the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund (Terry Farrell was killed on 9/11 when Tower Two of the World Trade Center collapsed.) For more information or to donate, please visit www.TerryFund.org. Pictured L – R: Michael & Kathleen Bender; Mike Korsch, Director Georgia Chapter of the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund, AA5 Chairman Ryan Blythe and Paul & Michele Cuprowski.

Reg Lepper, Julie and Phil Graiser

Rick Caffey & Kevin Marcy

Jada Williams, Andrew Windham & Marvon Williams

The AA5 was hosted by Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe – Owners Clay & Diane Gallup

Melissa Pearson & Bob Weatherford

Ben and Sue Lackey

Matthew Watson, Jay Thomas, Ben and Sue Lackey, Eddie Ballard & Kim Thomas

Lachane Lee & Alexandra Carpanzano

Matt Stevenson & Cindy Lamme

Mike Korsch, Paul & Michele Cuprowski, Matthew Watson, Esther Marshall & Rob Hicks Kathleen & Michael Bender

Chris Schaefer, Scott Miller & Chris Miller

Matt Stevenson, Dr. Bruce Hester & Keith McCowen

Jude Dooley

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The Never, Ever, Evers of Social Media Whether you love it or hate it, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) has changed the game. It has changed how we communicate. It has changed how we interact. It has changed how companies interview prospective employees. The list goes on and on. A lot of what social media has brought to the world has been positive. I have met people I would have never met, learned J. R. Lee things I would have never learned, and oddly enough, even hired people because of work they had done that I was exposed to online. But here’s the thing. Not everything that I have seen via social media has been good. It appears that social media occasionally can bring out the worst in people. Sometimes it’s blatant. Sometimes it’s a little less noticeable. It’s the less noticeable items that I want to point out. The reason for this is because it’s easy to get caught in the trap. Once you do, it’s very difficult to get out. That being said, here are 3 social networking rules that I follow to make sure I stay above board. 1. Never, ever, ever, engage in an online argument or disagreement. Paul wrote this in the Bible and I think it’s a great thing to remember. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. I know you have an opinion and you are probably right. That’s beside the point. For every discussion that ends well, there are probably 1,000 that do not. If it’s that important to you, I would suggest having a real conversation with the person that does not involve a public forum. 2. Never, ever, ever, gripe or complain publicly. I know that sometimes it works. I know you are angry. Let’s rise above all that and refuse to gripe or complain. To be honest, we all have way too much to be grateful for to complain in the first place. If you do feel the need to complain, only do it privately with someone who can fix the problem. 3. Never, ever, ever, post when you are angry. This one in particular has helped me tremendously over the years. As a matter of fact, I have come so close to violating this principle that it scares me at times. Honestly, I can measure my maturity by the things I choose NOT to post via social media. I can do the same for you. Sometimes I mess this up, but I do try hard to follow these three social networking rules. To be completely honest, I hope you will as well. What rule would you add to the list? J.R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church, located at 3611 Cobb Parkway in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit www.freedomchurch.tv. Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv. 50

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C hange I s G ood Fall is my favorite time of the year. So many things take place – the new school year, college football on Saturdays, people looking forward to the changing of the leaves, Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, colder weather – and then spring – and then the summer excitement of beaches and picnics all over again. Growing up in Florida, there was never really a “change in seasons,” so when I Mike Maxwell moved to North Georgia, the change in seasons caused me to be like a kid with my nose pressed against the window of a candy store. I have never minded the summer heat or the winter cold because they are “changes,” and I like things that add variety to life. Change is a natural part of life – we grow up (and old) and I am reminded, clearly, that our children do not stay children forever. This year, my first-born graduated from Georgia State University and got married, all within a month, and my youngest graduated from high school and started his freshman year at the University of North Georgia. My wife and I are certainly learning what it is to be “empty-nesters,” watching change take place right before our very eyes. Change is always good, but not necessarily just for the sake of change. The thought of taking something that is old and not able to be used at all or to its full potential and changing it to be used for its intended purpose is the very reason for change. Making it better, making it useful. Consider something so ordinary as the leaves of a tree – green, green leaves everywhere you look (for the most part and for the purpose of this writing). Everywhere we see green, but in the fall something begins to happen. All the green begins to change, BURSTING OUT in vibrant colors of red, orange and yellow. Don’t get me wrong, I like the color green and after a cold winter, the color green is a welcome sight, reminding us of the newness of life and announcing to those who have “hibernated” during those cold months that it is time to come out again and enjoy another change. When I consider all the changes that come with our seasons, both in nature and in life, it is a gentle reminder of what scripture tells us, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Not only does God have the power to change nature and all His creations, He has the power to take a person and change him or her from a sinner to a saint. Jesus Christ did that by offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for us. This is a change – from death to life. He makes all things new, which means that He takes us full of potential, that only He can see, and makes a change so that we become what we are meant to be. As the fall season progresses from the summer heat to the cool fall breezes, to frigid cold and then back to the fresh breezes of spring, remember that God wants to make changes in each of us as His creation. Enjoy the changes of season, Mike Maxwell is the Pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church off Woodstock Road in Acworth. He is married to Angela and has two children, Emily and Justin. Originally from Florida, they relocated to Georgia and joined Hillcrest in September 1993. You may reach him at (770) 917-9100 or email him at mmaxwell@hbcacworth.org.

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

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com

Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael A. Smith New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Brad Dewberry Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black

First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.fbcacworth.com

Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org

Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road, (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Chuck Smith www.gladeroadbaptist.com

Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.summitchurch.org

Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org

Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Wendell King

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Svcs: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org

Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess

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Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Frank Johnson, Jr. www.zionhillacworth.org

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

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

JUDAISM Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.Jewishwestcobb.com (678) 460-7702 Shabbat Services: 1st Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., Last Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan Congregation Ner Tamid www.nertamidonline.com (678) 264-8575 Friday night Shabbat Services on the Second and Fourth Friday of every month.

LUTHERAN Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. www.livinghopevision.com Pastor: John Schubert

The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery

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

Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Moore www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org

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

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

Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Sch: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com

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ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12, 2 & 5 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com

UNITED METHODIST

1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m. Tuesday: 7 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org

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

OTHER CHURCHES

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

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m. Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com

Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Andy Smith www.gatewaykennesaw.org

RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org

Grace Church of Acworth Georgia 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net

Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.acworthchurch.com

Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com

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

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org

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

Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net

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

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

Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 881-4862 or (678) 977-0087 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Grady Clark www.calvarychapelriveroaks.org

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org

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

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

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 597-7111 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.bethelacworth.net

New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685

LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Gable www.mylifebridgechurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 549-8070 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.missionforlife.org

Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m. Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Victory Church 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victoryga.com Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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Dayspring Church St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Acworth United Methodist Church Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Empowerment Worship Center Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden County Line United Methodist Church www.EMPOWERMENTWC.org 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Faith Family Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.countylineumc.org Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Four Points Church Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m. Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m. 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.duewest.org Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv Kennesaw United Methodist Church

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com

Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Jones www.wholisticlifeministry.org Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday Services being held at The Scout Hut-Roberts Park (770) 428-8279 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Galen Bias

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

Assisted Living

Attorneys/Legal Services

Automotive

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

Daycare

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

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

Dentists/Orthodontists

Barber Shop

Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw

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

Business Consulting

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991 The Deep Cleaning Specialist (404) 542-2379 54

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

Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326

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

Fitness Core Body Works (770) 975-8228 www.corebodyworks.com

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

LGE Credit Union (770) 424-0060 www.lgeccu.org

Small BIZZ MBA (404) 580-6331 www.smallbizzmba.com

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

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

GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com

Banking/Financial Services

ADVOCOS (678) 213-0649 www.advocos.com

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

Computer Services/Repair

KAMS Auto Service Center (770) 529-0330 4978 N. Cobb Parkway, NW Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

Education/Instruction/Counseling

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center (678) 664-4028 www.RFCWC.com 3330 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 332, Acworth

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

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

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

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

Anthony Cheatham (770) 529-8940 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

Chiropractors

Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

Funeral Home/cemetery Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation (678) 574-3016 www.georgiafuneralcare.com Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Health & Beauty Cloud 9 Nail Salon (678) 653-9675 3969 South Main Street, Suite 120 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com McLemore’s Professional Massage (678) 753-6277 Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Heating & Air Conditioning

Optometrist/Eyewear

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

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

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

Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

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

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

Wings Over North Georgia www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.com

Pet Services

Retail stores

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

Insurance

Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway

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

American Family Insurance (770) 627-3493 www.amfam.com 4344 Southside Drive, Suite A, Acworth Farmers Insurance (678) 224-6936 2487 Cedarcrest Rd., Suite 112, Acworth

Play It Again Music (706) 949-1293 Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

Physicians and Medical Services

Vape Life (678) 702-3224

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

Jewelry/Appearal Glitz & Glamour (770) 529-4993 www.glitzandglamourinc.com 4857 N. Main Street, #210, Acworth Jeweled Destiny (678) 498-8897 440 Barrett Parkway. Suite 27, Kennesaw

Vinings Surgery Center (770) 955-9000 WellStar (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

Plumbers

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

AquaDoc Plumbing (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com TK & Sons Plumbing (770) 529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

Real Estate Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

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

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

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

Trinty Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

Discovery Point (770) 974-3036 – Acworth/Dallas (678) 453-3400 – Acworth/Kennesaw

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

Pest Control

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

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

North Georgia State Fair www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

Ridge Runners Gutters (770) 334-2761

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

Photo LaB

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Mark’s Lawn Care (404) 925-4694

Photographer

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

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

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

Painting

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

ReCREATION/Summer camps

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

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth Roy’s Royal Dogs (678) 383-6294 3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 308, Acworth

Weight loss Program 27 (678) 732-3100

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