October 2015 Issue

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Fall is in the air! As the weather cools down, the leaves have already started changing into the beautiful reds, yellows and oranges that let us know the holiday season is right around the corner. In Acworth, we have plenty of funfilled opportunities for you and your family to enjoy during this time of year!

October is a busy month in Acworth! It all begins with the annual Scarecrow Parade on Main Street. Local schools, organizations and downtown businesses create scarecrows according to the theme chosen by the City. Participants compete in three categories: Best Overall, Most Creative and Mayor’s Choice.

This year’s theme is “Famous Musicians”! Scarecrows will be “parading” beginning October 5 through November 6. We love this annual tradition which keeps our historic downtown looking festive all month long!

In Acworth, we always support our schools. It has become a valued tradition in the City to partner with North Cobb High School to host their Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally in October of each year. Students work hard to create floats and costumes that represent the chosen homecoming theme in preparation for the homecoming dance taking place on the Saturday following this event. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, October 15, from 6 – 8 p.m. There will be a rolling blockade on Main Street during the parade, which will conclude on Senator Russell Avenue when the Pep Rally begins.

Fall is the time to be outside enjoying family, friends and delicious food! That’s why we always host the annual Taste of Acworth in October of each year! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth. The event will host 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses demonstrating what they do best. In addition, there will be entertainment stages, live music, talent demonstrations, inflatables and a kid’s zone! Admission is FREE and food samples that will satisfy every

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palate can be purchased from $1 – $4. Parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids and join in the fun!

Trick or Treat? It’s no trick! We’ve got you covered this Halloween in Acworth! On Saturday, October 24, the City will host the annual Halloween JamBOOree at Logan Farm Park! The event will take place from 3 – 7 p.m., and will include costume contests throughout the afternoon. For a minimal charge, each child can participate in many different carnival type games and activities where they can win candy and prizes. Families will also enjoy a free hayride through the woods!

The Halloween fun doesn’t stop there! On Saturday, October 24, there will also be a Halloween themed Classic Car Cruise on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth from 4 – 9 p.m. This event is FREE to the public. Attendees will be sure to enjoy seeing cars from days gone by, as well some of the more exotic cars of today.

There will be costume contests for all ages, so bring your kiddos dressed in their Halloween attire!

As always, for more information on any projects, events or programs you can visit www.cityofacworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth.

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Town Hall Meeting on October 13 Mayor Allegood and the Acworth Board of Aldermen would like to invite the public to the Fall Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Acworth City Hall located at 4415 Senator Russell Ave. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers and it will be a time where you will be provided information on the Vision and Mission of the City of Acworth. Your City Officials and Leaders will be in attendance to convey information on the activities of the community as appropriate. **Mark your calendars – October 13 – don’t miss it! **

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Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Marcus H. Crawford, M.D. and Aisha McKnightBaron, M.D., along with their staff on their new Acworth location. Southern hospitality with world-class training has prepared the doctors at Crawford Plastic Surgery to provide an unparalleled surgical experience. Dr. Crawford and Dr. McKnight-Baron are also featured on the new Lifetime Reality Series: Atlanta Plastic on Friday evenings at 10 p.m. For more information on their services offered, please call (770) 794-6643 or visit their website at www.CrawfordPlasticSurgery.com.

On September 16, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for The Dog House located at 5000 Lake Acworth Dr, Suite 105. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Dr. Patricia Cohen on her new Acworth business. The Dog House offers a wide variety of grooming services from basic hygiene like nail trimming, ear cleaning, bathing and shaving to designer grooming like hand-scissoring, furcoloring and stenciling. They use only “all-natural” products throughout the salon and maintain the utmost in safety practices. No area of their salon is out of view to the clients. For more information, please visit www.AcworthDogHouse.com or call (678) 988-4171.

Celebration Village Ribbon Cutting On September 28, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Celebration Village at Acworth. Their model showroom is located at 3330 Cobb Pkwy., Suite 312, by Kroger in Butler Creek Plaza. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Carla Breakwell, Director of Marketing and Sales, Keith Magnan, Executive Director and their staff in attendance on their new Acworth business. Celebration Village at Acworth is a senior living neighborhood offering different levels of care, (Independent Living, Concierge Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care) and each are bound by the common belief that life is about growth – no matter your age. For more information on Celebration Village at Acworth, please visit their website at www.CelebrationAcworth. com or call (678) 594-3570.

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Taste of Acworth The 11th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place in the Historic District on Main Street, Saturday, October 17, 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. Approximately 20,000 visitors tasted their way through this collection of delicacies last year.

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. Children will have plenty to do with inflatables, quad bungee, and challenging games located in the kid zone.

Admission is FREE! An array of diverse restaurants will be offering food samples from $1 – $4 to satisfy every palate. Parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids, and join in the fun!

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Come out to Logan Farm Park for a spooky good time! The event will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 3 – 7 p.m. For a minimal charge each child can participate in many different carnival type games and activities where they can win candy and prizes. Costume contests, broken up into varying age groups, will be going on throughout the event! There will also be a FREE hayride!

Parking is limited at Logan Farm Park but additional parking can be found at Roberts School, Rosenwald School and the corner of Cherokee Street and Northside Drive.

Halloween Classic Car Cruise Blood Drive The City of Kennesaw is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, October 13, from 2 – 7 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 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.

Blood donors are ordinary people – high school students, office workers, business executives, parents and grandparents, and people from every walk of life. But they share a generous spirit and a desire to give back to their community and help others. Many life-saving medical treatments and procedures involve blood transfusions and would not be possible without a safe and reliable blood supply.

Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org 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 Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714.

On Saturday, October 24, the city will host a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 4 – 9 p.m. on Main Street. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the city and the downtown A c w o r t h merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises. The event is FREE to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. Bring the entire family to this Halloween themed evening of fun!

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On Friday mornings from 7 a.m. until noon, through the end of October – the last day of the market will be Friday, October 30. The market is located in Historic Downtown Acworth in the Acworth First Baptist Church Parking Lot on the north end of Main Street. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams to choose from each week. The Acworth Farmers Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information or to become a vendor, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

The Kennesaw Farmers Market is open at its new day/time and location.

It will operate on Mondays, from 3 – 7 p.m., in Depot Park, in downtown Kennesaw, through October, rain or shine. The move to Mondays was prompted by the requests of patrons of the food trucks – they wanted to combine shopping with dining. The food trucks operate from 6 – 9 p.m., so the two activities will overlap. Sponsored by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority (KDDA), the market features a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs grown by local farmers, as well as fresh baked breads, cakes and cookies, landscape plants and flowers and other assorted goods.

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Acworth Youth Basketball League The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community R e s o u r c e Department is pleased to announce that registration for the Acworth Youth basketball League is now open! This year all participants will take home elite basketball uniforms, a draw string bag, and a participation award! The league is open to both girls and boys, ages 5 to 14, with a 5 & 6 co-ed instructional division. Deadline to register is Friday, October 16. Registration fees depend on age and date of registration. Coaches needed! For more information, fees or to register, visit www.AcworthBasketball.com or call (770) 917-1234.

Mother-Son Camp Out Recently, the MotherSon Camp Out took place at Proctor Landing Park on the shores of Lake Allatoona. The event had a total of 115 participants that camped overnight. The mother-son “couples” participated in various outdoor activities and a presentation from Let’s Get Wild. The City of Acworth sends a special thank you to the Boy Scouts of America and NorthStar Church for their partnerships during the event. It would not have been possible without them! And, thanks to everyone who participated and they hope to see everyone again next year!

Ultimate CheerFest 2015 CHEER LOUD/CHEER PROUD!!!! Cobb County P.A.R.K.S. will once again present The Ultimate CheerFest 2015! The competition will be held on Sunday, October 25, at The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Doors will open at noon. This is a recreation team cheerleading competition for ages 5–14. Early bird registration is only $8 per person includes a T-shirt for every participant!

For more information or to register, visit www.CobbCounty.org/Parks.

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Public Safety Appreciation Week October 5 – 11 Please take the opportunity to say thank you to your selfless public safety personnel who protect us each and every day to keep us safe and provide leadership and dedication to our community.

Trends in Law Enforcement Presentation The Acworth Police Department will host “Trends in Law Enforcement,” a presentation that is open to the general public on Tuesday, October 20. This class will examine the history and evolution of the law enforcement profession. The class will also discuss the findings of the Department of Justice on the incident in Ferguson, Missouri and historical data that is relevant today. For more information or to register for the class, please visit www.AcworthPolice.org.

Autobell Awards Academic Scholarships Autobell Car Wash Inc., recently awarded 143 employees in four states its 2015 academic scholarships toward the college or university of their choice, with this year’s gifts totaling $166,000. Since its inception, the Autobell Scholarship Program has awarded over $925,000 in academic funds to employees.

Congratulations to our local recipients: • Tyler Sumrall (Acworth) – Kennesaw State University • Owen Borawski (Kennesaw) – University of Georgia-Athens • Evan Clark (Kennesaw) – Georgia Highlands College • John Mark Crenshaw (Kennesaw) – Kennesaw State University • Grayson Gardener (Kennesaw) – Kennesaw State University • Marcelin Lauture (Dallas) – Georgia Highlands College The Autobell Scholarship is an annual program open to current Autobell employees who are graduating high school seniors or have received a high school diploma. Along with a completed application, candidates must submit references, an acceptance letter from an accredited college or university, and an essay that discusses an educational or creative aspect of their employment experience. The Autobell Selection Committee reviews all applications and chooses the scholarship recipients.

Holiday Market Bake Sale and Silent Auction MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Holiday Market Bake Sale and Silent Auction to benefit Due West UMC Preschool: Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is FREE! We host more than 45 vendors with a wide variety of products, most of which are handcrafted. You will find hand sewn items, jewelry, pottery, monogramming and so much more. A Silent Auction will offer items from each vendor as well as local businesses. The Market is located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. For more information, please contact Karen Coffeen (770) 590-0982.

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Best Wishes to Marian Jordan Marian Jordan retired the at end of September after having served the City of Acworth for 13 years. She will be dearly missed within the community, as she always had a smile on her face and went out of her way to help everyone with anything that was needed. It will be very different without her, being that she was one of the main faces and voices when you called or stopped by City Hall. Marian was not only the Deputy City Clerk, but a friend to most. Congratulations on your retirement, however it won’t the same without you!

Proclamation Recognition for United States Air Force Day Recently, Mayor Pro-Tem Gene Pugliese presented proclamations to retired veterans Michael Smith and David Jones in recognition of United States Air Force Day, September 18, 2015. All citizens are urged to always remember and thank our veterans and active military personnel who faithfully served not only in the Air Force but the other branches of the United States Armed Forces as well.

Proclamation In Recognition of Constitution Week Last month, Alderman Brett North presented a proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2015, to a member of the Children of the American Revolution – Cherokee Rose Society.

The Society help encourage schools and local libraries to accept and promote the U.S. Constitution. All citizens are requested to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.

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American Legion Post 304 Open for Business After nearly three years of fund raising, dealing with a myriad of paperwork and licensing and a major renovation of a defunct restaurant, The American Legion, North Cobb Post 304 Post Home is now OPEN for business.

Social Quarters hours of operation: Monday – Saturday, 1200 – 2300 hours Sunday – 1230 – 2300 hours Beer, wine and alcohol, “sports bar” type food service, 16 TV’s with all the sports you can watch, ATM on site, MC, Visa and Discover accepted.

Coming soon: “Keno & Lottery sales, Video gaming, Trivia night, Karaoke and other fun stuff.” Visit beautiful Acworth and stop by for a beverage and see what “lip stick” does for a pig!

The publis is invited to the official ribbon cutting on October 8, at 11:30 a.m. Post 304 is located at 4220 S. Main Street, Acworth. For more information, email Commander Ron at commander@post304.org or call (678) 217-5738.

Christmas Bazaar Everyone’s invited to attend Mars Hill Presbyterian Church’s Christmas Bazaar on Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7. There will be handcrafted items for gifts and décor; and a special Christmas shop of “refreshed” ornaments, décor and artificial trees. It is sponsored by the Young at Heart Ministry and will benefit the Church Refresh Campaign.

It will be held at the church located at 3385 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, please call (770) 974-4395 or visit their website at www.

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Acworth Craft Beer Festival The Second Annual Historic Downtown Acworth Craft Beer Festival will take place on Saturday, November 14 from 1 – 5 p.m. on Senator Russell Avenue. Come out and enjoy over 100 craft beers, live music, great food and TONS of fun! This event is for people 21 and older, no kids or pets will be allowed.

Tickets are on sale however, the first 250 tickets will be $20 each. After that, tickets will cost $30 each until November 5th, when they will increase to $35.

Tickets purchased at the event will cost $45. Tickets include event entry, souvenir cup, unlimited beer samples and entertainment! Designated Driver tickets will be available at the gate for $15. For all additional details, to view the beer list, or get directions, please visit: www.

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Freaky Friday Family Experience NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Ga., is inviting the community to enjoy a unique family-friendly event on Friday, October 23. Parents and Kids of ALL ages (birth and up) are encouraged to experience this spectacular event, including an extreme family worship service, fear-less interactive stations, and some terrific prizes. Food will be available for purchase, but the Fun is FREE! The event will start promptly at 6:30 p.m., and conclude at 8 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive early to purchase dinner and grab a seat.

“NorthStar Kidz wants to provide an event where families have an opportunity to worship and have fun together,” said Kristy Webb, who serves as NorthStar’s Director of Children’s Ministries. “Freaky Friday is not just a high-energy service, but an experience that takes families through a series of interactive, hands-on, not-so-scary stations that illustrate exactly why we, ‘should not fear…God is with us.’ (Isaiah 41:10)” The event will take place in the Compass Center on NorthStar’s Campus GA 30144. , which is located at 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw. For more information, call NorthStar Church at (770) 420-9808, or email kristy.webb@northstarchurch.org.

On September 11, Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services on South Main Street in Acworth, hosted a special luncheon consisting of pasta, chicken, salad and brownies for dessert, for Acworth’s Police and Fire Departments. Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation would like to thank all who attended, as well as, the office staff and all the volunteers who helped out. And last but not least, a big thank you to both the Police Department and the Fire Department for their hard work in protecting our community.

Pictured L-R: Kevin Marcy, owner of Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Police Chief Wayne Dennard and Darrell Waits, Community Liaison – Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Svcs.

Special Animal Adoption Rates Cobb Animal Control staff is holding a “Tail End of Summer” adoption event through Tuesday, October 6, offering special prices for those interested in adopting cats, pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Costs are $10 for all felines and $20 for all pit bulls and pit bull mixes. The prices include a full veternarian check, spay/neuter services and up-to-date shots and deworming. The Animal Control shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. For more information about the department’s services, please visit their website at www.Cobbcounty.org or call (770) 4994136. (Animals pictured are not available for adoption.)

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Local Races 5K Great Locomotive Chase The fifth 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Great Locomotive Chase, will take place on Saturday, October 3, in downtown Kennesaw.

The race benefits the Kennesaw Museum Foundation; proceeds support educational and outreach programs at the Southern Museum. Sameday registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 a.m.; a one mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m.

The race follows a fast, flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. The route is a USA Track and Field Certified course. Traffic control is coordinated by local law enforcement. The race is electronically timed for fast, accurate results. Race day refreshments are provided for all participants.

Registration is open now at www.Active.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number, and goodie bag. Registration is also available at the Kennesaw Big Peach Running Company location.

Tim Crunk Memorial 5K As an educator, coach and mentor for 28 years, Tim Crunk has helped hundreds of students to prepare to travel the road of life! Tim also had a deep passion for running – join us as we run in honor of Tim and keep supporting the good works that he dedicated his life to. Four years ago Tim went with Cedarcrest Church to Haiti on a mission trip. Though he spent seven days there, it only took one for him to realize that the community of Chadirac had his heart. He fell in love with the children in that community and it wasn’t long until he realized that his calling was to educate them. Since Tim’s death, an education fund has been started in his honor. As of today, many donations have been raised as God has provided additional partners to make this vision come to life.

In July of 2014, the official groundbreaking ceremony in Chadirac took place. The funds raised from the Tim Crunk 5K will now go towards sustaining teacher salaries, supplies, and other necessary day to day expenses for the school. Thank you for partnering with us to educate the kids of Chadirac, Haiti!

The event will be held at Cedarcrest Church on Saturday, October 10, at 8 a.m., with a 1 Mile Fun Run for Kids beginning at 9 a.m. The 1 Mile Fun Run for kids gives them a chance to raise money for the Haiti Education Fund. This is a great opportunity for kids to help kids!

Entry fee is $15 per person, and will increase to $20 on race day. See website for special pricing for Scouts! Deadline to register online is October 15, at midnight.

In addition, families may enjoy other activities such as t-shirt decorating, face painting, dance contest and inflatables. The first race starts promptly at 2:20 p.m., with race day check in and registration beginning at 1:45 p.m. Trick or Treating fun will follow the race. Costumes are encouraged, but optional. For more information such as check-in, race times, entry fees, to register or to sponsor, please visit www.

TrackOrTreat.com or contact (770) 427-2902.

5K Garden Gallop The sixth and final 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Garden Gallop, will take place on Saturday, October 31, in downtown Kennesaw. The race for adults and children benefits Smith-Gilbert Gardens educational programming as well as the live plant collections.

Same-day registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 a.m.; a one mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes if desired.

The race follows a fast, flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. The route is a USA Track and Field Certified course. Traffic control is coordinated by local law enforcement.

The race is electronically timed for fast, accurate results. Race day refreshments are provided for all participants.

All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/ walker number, and goodie bag. For more information or to register, visit www.Active.com or stop by the Kennesaw Big Peach Running Company at 1625 Ridenour Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152.

Acworth Turkey Chase Save the date for this annual Thanksgiving season tradition, presented by the City of Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department! In the past five years, the community have helped collect over 10,000 non-perishable food items that have gone to help stock local food pantries during the holiday season! All non-perishable food items are to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. Please register in advance at the link below.

Limited registration available on race day. The course is spread out around Cedarcrest Church and includes running through neighborhoods bordering Lake Allatoona. The course is beautiful! There is plenty of parking at Cedarcrest Church. For more information or to register, visit www.CedarcrestChurch.com/Tim-Crunk/.

On Saturday, November 21, enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth.

Walk, jog, or run, participants of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on November 2, or $20 on the day of the race. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for kid’s age 6 – 12 is $5 before noon on November 19, or $10 on the day of the race. Kids 5 & under are FREE.

Track or Treat Run

There is a timed run for participants 10 years old and up, the cost is $20 before noon on November 19. All participants must bring a nonperishable food item on race day to receive their race number and Acworth Turkey Chase t-shirt. The 5K Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 2K Walk at 9:15 a.m., on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 beginning at 10 a.m. on Main Street. For more information, to register and for sponsorship opportunities visit www.AcworthTurkeyChase.com.

The YWCA of Northwest Georgia will host the Fourth Annual Youth Track or Treat Run on Sunday, October 18, at Swift Cantrell Park in Kennesaw.

The family friendly event is open to the entire community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s Domestic Violence Shelter – the only one in Cobb County.

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Learn About Grant Programs Cobb Community Development Block Grant Program staff will host informational workshops for organizations in the county seeking grant funding through federal and state grant programs. These workshops are intended for organizations not currently funded through the CDBG Program Office. Learn the basics about Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant, Community Services Block Grant, Justice Assistance Grant and Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

The following workshops will be held on: • 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13 at the West Cobb Regional Library located at 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw • 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5, at the Mountain View Regional Library located at 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta For more information, contact Priscilla Parton at (770) 528-1455.

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Folklore Haunted House Comes To Acworth October 2 Step out of the age of light and into the mists of the darkening – the place where your nightmares crawl to life – Folklore Haunted House!!!

You think you’ve heard of the scariest haunted house in Atlanta? You haven’t even been scared yet, until you crawl through 20,000 square feet of pitch black fear. You will tremble past the mind blowing special effects, terrifying live actors and frightening monsters and more.

Elections will be held in the cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Powder Springs and Smyrna on Tuesday, November 3. The last day to register to vote in those city elections will be Monday, October 5. If you live within the incorporated boundaries of these cities, make sure your voter registration is updated so you can vote for open mayoral and council offices. You can register to vote or update your address online at www.

SOS.Ga.gov/elections by clicking the “Register to Vote” link. You can also download the FREE app called “GA VOTES” at your Apple or Android app store. For more information, call the Cobb County Elections Office at (770) 528-2581 or visit www.CobbElections.org.

Folklore Haunted House is the only place you can take your last ride. Dare to experience your own death as you climb inside your actual coffin to feel what it’s like to be buried alive at your own funeral. Hear the paul bearers carrying you to the grave, feel yourself being lowered into the grave and the dirt thrown on you as you smell your life slip away.

New Driver Services Facility Is Open

Folklore Haunted House opens Friday, October 2. It is located at 5389 N. Main Street in Acworth. For more information, hours of operation and ticket prices, visit their website at www.FolkloreHauntedHouse.com.

The new Georgia Department of Driver Services facility about a half mile north of North Cobb High Scool is now open. This facility serving residents of Kennesaw and Acworth is located at 3690 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw. Services offered include: license issuance and renewal, knowledge testing, reinstatements, driving history information and road tests, by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call toll-free (866) 754-3687 or (678) 413-8400. Hours of operation are Tuesdays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays 7:30 a.m.– noon. To pre-apply, visit www.DDS.Ga.gov.

Senior Luncheon The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at noon.

Come join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center located at 4681 School Street, in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE for all seniors!!!

Day Trip to Blue Ridge Dates & Time: Friday, October 16, departs 9 a.m.

Cost: $5/Residents, $10/Non-Residents Deadline to register is October 9, at 5 p.m. Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip. Payment must be received in full at the time of registration. * For more information or to register for the luncheon or the day trip: please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

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Acworth Recycling Center Moved EFFECTIVE NOW: The City of Acworth Recycling Center previously

located at McClain Circle, has been relocated to 4231 Industrial Center Lane in Acworth.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers to homebound seniors, 60 and older, who are unable to cook for themselves. Over 50,000 meals are served each year through Meals On Wheels. All meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor under contract with Cobb County Government.

Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors Monday – Friday. A visit from a cheery volunteer can do wonders! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call (770) 528-5381.

Eligibility to receive Meals On Wheels: Clients must be Cobb County residents, age 60 or older, and must complete an assessment by calling (770) 528-5364.

Adopt-A-Route: Your company, church or organization can Adopt-ARoute and deliver a hot, nutritious meal to Seniors in your neighborhood!

Call (770) 528-5381.

Make a secure online donation: Please visit www.CobbSeniors.org or call (770) 528-5364.

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

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Announcements are FREE! Send to: editor@aroundacworth.com Or mail to: Acworth Community Magazine, 1007 Regency Drive, Acworth, GA 30102 James & Shannon Albright Celebrating 12 years of marriage on October 18

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Saturday, October 10, begins at 5 p.m.

Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw Fall-O-Ween Fest, Outdoor Movie — For one night only, SwiftCantrell Park will be transformed into “Spook-Central Park,” the FallO-Ween capital of Kennesaw. Come dressed in your best Halloween digs and showcase your cool moves during a Monster Mash Dance Party from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded.

Activities will also include inflatables and amusements, carnival games, kid’s crafts, and a Trick-or-Treat Trail. The animated feature How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Rated PG) will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen after sundown. For your comfort, bring a blanket or low-back chairs. Pop-up tents, canopies or beach umbrellas that can obstruct the view of others are not permitted. This is a FREE event however, concessions will be available for purchase. Cancellation may occur due to weather conditions. For more information, call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714 or visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov.

Saturday, October 24, from 3 – 7 p.m.

Logan Farm Park, 4762 Logan Road, Acworth Acworth Halloween JamBOOree — Come out to Logan Farm Park for a spooky good time! For a minimal charge each child can participate in many different carnival type games and activities where they can win candy and prizes. Costume contests, broken up into varying age groups, will be going on throughout the event! There will also be a FREE hayride!

There will be the pumpkin carving contest again this year! Bring your already carved pumpkin to Logan Farm Park and drop it off before the event. Judging will take place during the JamBOOree and the winner will be announced at the event!

Parking is limited at Logan Farm Park but additional parking can be found at Roberts School, Rosenwald School and the corner of Cherokee Street and Northside Drive. For more information call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

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Saturday, October 24, 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 all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. Bring the entire family to this Halloween themed evening of fun!

For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or visit their website at www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Saturday, October 24, from 4 – 8 p.m.

Eagle Pointe Church, 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth Trick or Treat Street — A family-friendly environment where children and parents are invited to come in costume, take pictures, interact with characters and have a safe place to get candy. They will have theme rooms, 50+ characters of Superheroes, Enchanted Garden, Princesses, Star Wars, Peter Pan, Disney Jr., Frozen and more!!!

The Pumpkin Patch at Eagle Pointe Church — Will run from October 16 – 31 Hours of operation: Weekdays from 3 – 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Sundays 12 – 8 p.m.

Make plans to celebrate harvest’s bounty at Eagle Pointe’s Pumpkin Patch. They will have a variety of gourds, pumpkins for carving, cooking and decorating. Bring your camera to take advantage of their photo stations. The patch is operated by and supports the student ministry groups in the church.

Sunday, October 25, from 4 — 6 p.m.

Acworth United Methodist, 4340 Collins Circle, Acworth Trunk or Treat! — Join them for an afternoon of family fun! There will be bouncy fun, lots of candy, face painting, games and more. Wear your costume and enjoy the fun while gathering treats at the decorated trunks. This is a FREE event for all! For more information, please call (770) 974-3312.

The Pumpkin Patch — the Pumpkins Are Coming on Saturday, October 10, 2 – 8 p.m. to Acworth United Methodist Church. There will be pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. The Pumpkin Patch will be open on October 10, from 2 – 8 p.m., and will continue October 11 – 31, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. All proceeds from the pumpkin patch will benefit the youth ministry!

Sunday, October 25, from 4 — 6 p.m.

Kennesaw United Methodist Church, 1801 Ben King Road, Kennesaw Trunk or Treat! — Join them for a fun afternoon for the whole family! Come in costume and enjoy gathering treats at decorated trunks, games, bounce houses, a costume contest and more! Hot dogs, popcorn, chips and drinks are provided. Admission is a bag of candy and a canned food item. For more information, please call (770) 4281543 or visit their website at www.KennesawUMC.org.

Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw Trunk Fest — “Walk Through The Bible” Come out for a night of special “trunks” full of candy and other treats. A FREE event for children of all ages. 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 www.KFBC.org.

Saturday, 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!!! This is a FREE event. For more information, please call (770) 974-3021 or visit www.FBCAcworth.com.

Saturday, 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 time together getting candy, doing crafts, playing games, campfire S’mores and much more while enjoying five acres of fun all for FREE. Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org or call (678) 856-8002.

Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Summit Baptist Church, 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth Fall Family Fun Festival — Join Summit Baptist Church for their annual Fall Family Fun Festival. There will be costume contest for kids and pets! There will be an inflatable slide, an obstacle course, midway games, a quad jump, a petting zoo, a hay ride, face painting, a cake walk and a bake sale. This is a FREE event however, concessions will be available to purchase pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers and more!! For more information, please call (770) 975-4595 or visit www.SummitChurch.org.

October 3 — 25, from 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. (weekends) October 12 — 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 10 & 11, 17 & 18, from 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 44th 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 10. The parade is on October 17, at 10 a.m., in historic downtown Ellijay. Admission is $5/adults, FREE/children under 10. For more information, please call (706) 636-4500 or visit their website at www.GeorgiaAppleFestival.org.

Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.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 – 8 p.m. The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department sponsors this event each fall. FREE parking will be available in the Cobb County Parking Garage on Cherokee Street. For more information, please call (770) 794-5601.

Saturday, October 31, from 3 — 7 p.m.

The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock Kidsfest 2015 — Halloween trick-or-treat activities for the younger ghouls and goblins, including moonwalks, DJ Ronnie, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, games, face painting, vendors, costume contest and candy giveaways, all in the safety of The Park at City Center.

Costume contest at 6 p.m. at the gazebo! Stay after for a holiday themed movie at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.WoodstockParksAndRec.com.

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Has It Been More Than 3 Years Since Your Dental Visit?

There are always good habits you should maintain throughout your life and going to the dentist regularly every six months is one of them. The old adage “Slow and Steady Wins the Race” really applies to dentistry. People who are “too busy” to take time and address their dental health often suffer the consequences of unexpected problems that can include deep painful cavities, abscessed teeth or extractions.

After practicing dentistry for nearly 30 years, it has become extremely apparent that people who receive regular dental check ups have healthier teeth because their dental problems are detected earlier and their treatment is likely to be simpler and more affordable. More importantly, regular dental checkups prevent many problems from developing in the first place. This information is not an “Aha” moment for anyone but reiterating the importance of regular dental visits cannot be overemphasized. Simply stated, “going to the dentist regularly is important!”

In recent weeks, several new dental patients brought this needed message to light. One family brought in their college aged son and daughter, who both played college sports. The entire family was delightful and very intelligent. These college students were busy, especially with sports and rigorous training, and had not dedicated the time for regular dental checkups.

They had the typical, undesirable college eating habits and they both consumed many sports drinks that promote tooth decay. Their oral hygiene technique and frequency were greatly lacking. Let’s just say their coaching in oral hygiene did not compare to their coaching in sports. The long delays in dental checkups resulted in numerous large cavities close to the nerves in several molars for both of them. They both complained of pain when eating cold foods or sweets. Their treatment was reactive rather than proactive, and the entire family learned a valuable lesson.

Another new patient, named Tom, recently came into the office several days ago. Tom had a chief concern about an upper molar that was hurting very badly. The radiograph of his tooth revealed severe decay that required the tooth to be extracted.

Upon further clinical inspection, one of his lower molars also had very advanced decay into the jawbone and needed extraction. Many of Tom’s back teeth were loose. Taking time to measure Tom’s gums revealed very advanced gum disease involving all of his back teeth and this

was a game changer involving his overall treatment needs.

These teeth were removed to alleviate his pain. Tom is a successful businessman who travels around the world and is a very involved father. He admitted he has not taken time to have a dental check up for almost 10 years. He knew he had bad breath and had occasional toothaches, but ignored these symptoms. He said, “He wished he had come to the dentist sooner but life happened.” Tom learned that tooth decay and gum problems typically advance without pain.

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.

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Tom will have several visits with specialists, including a gum surgeon and an oral surgeon.

He will lose numerous back teeth and have them replaced by either dentures or implants and crowns. The decision will be made together as his treatment unfolds. Tom certainly did not wish for his teeth and gum problems to advance so far, but he too has learned a valuable lesson regarding the importance of regular six-month checkups.

Regular dental checkups promote an ongoing assessment of your gums and the hygienist acts as your personal coach to ensure you are performing your oral hygiene properly every day.

Hygienists measure your gums around every tooth to monitor for gum disease and know if you’re missing an area. If a problem arises, treatment can be performed coupled with coaching to improve oral hygiene techniques for the specific area. The dentist evaluates your teeth every six months in a similar manner to ensure you avoid big problems that otherwise could occur from not going to the dentist for many years.

There are always good habits you should maintain throughout your life and going to the dentist regularly every six months is one of them.

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Acworth Police Department The Acworth Police Department recently began training with a use of force training simulator from TI Training. We purchased the new training equipment using drug forfeiture funds – money which is most often seized from drug dealers.

The simulator is pre-loaded with more than 500 different scenarios, exposing officers to hundreds of situations which require them to make quick judgements and determine what level of force, if any, is necessary. This training tool is invaluable for us, as it creates more realistic opportunities for making immediate judgements than would be possible with conventional training.

The system can be used with multiple weapon types and is customizable. The scenarios range from active shooter situations to simple, non-violent disputes. Some scenarios require force, while others require no action at all. In addition, updated scenarios are frequently available for upload, so the department will never run out of new scenarios with which to practice.

The Acworth Police Department plans to allow students who attend the Citizens’ Police Academy, as well as others, to have the opportunity to experience the simulated scenarios and determine the appropriate actions. In addition, we will be hosting a brand new community class, Trends in Law Enforcement, on Tuesday, October 20th. Students in this class will also have the opportunity to see the simulator in action. First-hand experience with immediate, life and death decision making may help shed some light on why officers take specific actions in use of force situations. Registration for the Citizens’ Police Academy and Trends in Law Enforcement class is available at www.AcworthPolice.org.

Recently, the department hosted Continuing Conversations with a group of Cobb County law enforcement agencies, county SCLC members, a representative from the Cobb Immigrant Alliance and members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. One of the main topics of discussion was the importance of building trust between the community and the police. The group also focused on the recently published President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing report, which outlines six pillars of initiatives recommended by the task force. We are proud to have already implemented many of these initiatives within the department and the community as a whole.

Participants in the discussion were concerned about the potential of police officers unfairly targeting minorities, and thankfully, the Acworth Police Department was able to show that there is no disparity between the population of the City of Acworth and the percentage of persons from all different races who are issued citations or are arrested. It is evidence of the positive effect that community policing, when done correctly, can have on a community and a police department. To ensure that this trend continues, we will be enhancing our existing diversity training and including procedural justice training with our annual in-service training schedule this year.

The department’s regularly scheduled training already far exceeds the state minimum for training hours, but we know that the importance of maintaining a lack of racial disparity in policing justifies adding the additional classes to our training schedule.

Training plays a large part in preparing officers for the dangers they may face while on patrol. It is my hope that opening this type of training up to the community will help to shed some light on the decisions police officers make. The media can often be a valuable resource when learning about use of force incidents, but nothing compares to experiencing the split-second decision-making on one’s own.

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State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth This year’s 7th grade football team has an undefeated record mostly because of the team’s star quarterback, Matthew. Without a doubt it has been Matthew’s performance that has carried the team to the district playoffs. One of the running backs on the team, Thomas, is in Matthew’s 7th period social studies class.

While in class, Thomas sees Matthew take something off of the teacher’s desk before dismissal. As they are walking to the bus, Matthew brags to Thomas that he stole the test key to their exam from the teacher’s desk and plans to use it to study for their test tomorrow.

Matthew asks Thomas, “Do you want to memorize it with me after practice tonight?” Concerned, Thomas responds, “No thanks, I have to go to my sister’s recital tonight.”

The following day the social studies teacher calls Thomas into the hallway. She tells him that it has come to her attention from other students that he was seen with the test answer key. “I have many witnesses that you took my answer key yesterday, and I want the truth!” demanded the teacher.

Thomas is conflicted about what to do. He knows that stealing the test key was wrong for Matthew to do, but he also knows that Matthew would be mad if he told the truth. Beyond that, if Thomas tells the teacher what happened, Matthew could possibly be suspended from school, which would prevent him from playing in the playoff game! That would be like punishing the entire team, not just Matthew. Thomas is not sure what to do. (Copyright © 2013 all rights reserved, Durham Middle School) Moral dilemmas! If we are honest with ourselves, I think even adults can agree that if faced with this kind of situation in the workplace (rather than in a middle school classroom), it would still be difficult for us to make the right decision. If difficult for us, how much more difficult would it be for our 11, 12 and 13 year olds? Well, it is the commitment to wrestle with exactly this kind of question nearly 50 times, over the course of a middle school student’s career, which has led to an extraordinary transformation at Durham Middle School in Acworth. In a program first developed in 2011 by Durham 8th grade history teacher Mr. Thomas Panter, the Durham Dinner Dilemmas program has challenged each student, working with their parents and teachers, to wrestle with a new moral dilemma, similar to the one outlined above, every two weeks of their 6th, 7th and 8th grade years.

Focused on developing character traits of Perseverance, Humility, Moral Courage, Fairness, Integrity, Empathy, and Trustworthiness in young teens, the dinner dilemmas program begins with a relatable story such as the one above, which asks students to discuss first with parents, then with teachers and peers, “What would you do?” With the goal of initiating teens into the life-long discipline of principle-centered decision making, this program has not only led students to make important “pre-decisions” on right and wrong that will follow them for years after they leave Durham, but has led to jaw-dropping results in shaping the culture and the classroom environment of the school. Faced with an affluent student population that struggled greatly with disrespect for teachers and each other, Durham administrators give full credit to this unique character education program for the 50% annual drop in discipline referrals for each of the past five years. That is, since beginning of the program in 2011, the total number of discipline referrals at Durham are now less than 10% of what they once were prior to 2011. Wow! The “Wildcat Way” as they call it, has been an extraordinary success in both the way students behave in the hallways and in the classroom. According to the Durham teachers and administrators I have spent time with, delving deeply into ethical dilemmas in this consistent, intentional, and parent-involved way has opened up the classroom once again to be a true place of learning.

In a day when many of the good things that happen in our public schools go unreported, the excellence that the Durham Dinner Dilemmas program represents should not be kept a secret! Lives are being impacted forever by teachers who are committed enough to our young people to teach them that there are timeless Truths that matter deeply to the quality of life of ourselves and others.

Experiencing firsthand the remarkable story of character education at Durham reminds me that excellence does come in many forms and that sometimes, it’s right in front of us, around the block, or happening in the classrooms where our children spend six hours a day. If you are inspired by this story and want to learn more, I invite you to contact Durham Middle School and generously share other examples of excellence that have the potential to impact the lives of people, because excellence does come in many forms.

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American Legion Post 304 After three years and three days of fundraising, myriads of paperwork and inspections by Cobb County, the Water Department, the Health Department and the City of Acworth, the North Cobb Post 304 in its 24th year of existence, opened its “first ever” Post Home on September 10, 2015. It has been a challenge but we have also had some fun along the way. We certainly now know more about building codes and regulations than we ever desired.

A very small group of members made it happen… not as fast as some would have liked, but hey, we are all volunteers. It is always risky to name names because you always forget someone… but I am taking the risk.

My personal thanks to Adjutant/Sr. Vice Commander Bob Kozora – Fundraising Chair, John Dowdy – a founding member of Post 304, Bob Hughes – our go-to-guy in the early design stages of the renovation, Greg Vasillious – Finance Officer, Jr. Vice Commander Henry (“Peaches) Alexander and last but certainly not least, Christine “The Admiral” Kozora. Christine dedicated countless hours painting, laying flooring and cleaning up after us. If there was a question on color scheme or decorating, Christine had the final word. There are certainly others who helped, and I thank them for their commitment and devotion to the Post renovation as well.

We also thank Ryland Craft and Servis 1st Bank for believing in our vision and mission enough to loan us the funds to complete the renovation, and of course, our General Contractor, Jon Lewis of Lewis Properties.

Our Social Quarters (LZ304) is open to Post members and guests, Monday – Saturday from 1200 hours to 2300 hours, and on Sundays from 1230 hours to 2200 hours. Feel free to stop by and have a beverage or “Sports Bar” type food.

Upcoming Post 304 Events: 2nd Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. – YVC (Younger Veterans Club), a social group addressing the needs of post Vietnam Era veterans and assistance with VA and benefits.

October 10 – Octoberfest in our Social Quarters November 7 – BBQ in celebration of Veterans Day – net proceeds go to our “Merrier Christmas” for needy Army National Guard and Veteran families.

For more information on joining the American Legion & North Cobb Post 304, Auxiliary Unit 304 (non-veteran women) or S.A.L. Squadron 304 (Sons of the American Legion), stop by or contact me.

God Bless America!

Commander Ron

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

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S imple U pgrades for a S econdary B athroom These small spaces can easily become more glamorous and more functional by keeping your design ideas simple.

If you like bold bathroom accessories, such as patterned shower curtains or decorative mirrors, keep the rest of the room simple. Have these statement pieces be countered with neutral furniture and decor accessories to create a sense of an expansive space.

These stylish accessories not only add Jeff Glover visual interest but introduce your taste and personality into the space. Often, small spaces are decorated with neutral accessories and smallscaled furniture, but it’s also important to add an element of style to make these spaces warm and inviting. Be sure to select bathroom accessories and accents in the same theme or color scheme so the pieces don’t clash.

In my opinion, the most important item to me in a small space is lighting. A well-lit room creates a sense of expansive space, so select light fixtures that make the most of the space you have available. Small space lighting options, such as recessed can lights, are important aspects of small decorating as they give the perception of a larger room. A row of recessed lights around the perimeter of a small space will help illuminate the corners of the room. So, visually you will be maximizing the square footage.

Have the bathroom fitted with large mirrors to reflect the light from these bathroom fixtures. Another small space lighting idea for the bathroom is selecting a statement piece such as a mini chandelier or even a pendant fixture. These accent fixtures will enhance the bathroom decor, illuminate the space and draw the eye upward.

Look for bathroom furniture that helps you save space while providing enough room for storing bath essentials. A vanity with open shelves and a vessel sink on the countertop adds space and style in a small bathroom. If you don’t have space for a vanity, a pedestal sink with floating shelves can be an excellent spacesaving alternative. Install the shelves above the sink and add a wall-mounted mirror to create a vanity in the small space. Simple bathroom accessories such as baskets and bins maximize small spaces and will allow you to organize your things and make them easily accessible.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

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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.

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ace l P o N s ’ e r h! t r The o w c A e k i L

by Kaci Pollack

With an Acworth native for a mother and a lifetime worth of memories in our city, it is surely safe to say that Lawrence “Larry” Parris is a “good old’ boy from Acworth”!

Larry was born in 1950 at the Marietta Hospital and had a wonderful childhood in Acworth. He and his family – father, Ernest, mother, Mattie and sister, Linda – lived on Maple Drive right off of Main Street. Many members of Larry’s family lived right around this area as well (and even some across the street!), so living in Acworth was a family affair!

Larry attended Acworth Elementary from 1st grade through 8th grade, where he proudly served as a Safety Patrol Officer. After 8th grade, Larry went to North Cobb High School – where he was in the band for 2 years and graduated in 1968. Following high school, Larry joined the Air Force and served for 2 ½ years in Guam. Upon his return from Guam, Larry was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. In 1973, Larry was discharged on a Monday and got married on the following Friday! (On his wedding day, it was the first time in 18 years that it snowed in Panama City!) You see, not only was he serving in the Air Force in Florida, but this is also where Larry met the love of his life, Carol. The couple was set up on a blind date that turned out to be great. And 10 years later, in 1983, Larry’s daughter, Robin, was born.

Once Larry was discharged from the Air Force, he went into the heating and air conditioning industry. However, because of back problems, he decided to go to Gulf Coast Community College in there in Panama City to pursue a degree in computer programming. After graduating from Gulf Coast and working for the school for a year, Larry happened upon a job opportunity at Kennesaw State University (KSU). So, in 1984, Larry, Carol and Robin moved home to Acworth! Larry worked with KSU until 2009. Ironically, just like the week he left the Air Force and got married, Larry retired from KSU on a Monday and became a grandfather on Friday! Larry and Carol have two grandchildren, Lucas and Grace, from Robin and her husband, Michael Bowman.

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Lawrence “Larry” Parris Moving back to Acworth in 1984 was like a dream come true for Larry. He had so many fond, wonderful memories of his childhood here that he could not wait to share Acworth with his family. Some of his favorite memories include spending a lot of time at Lake Acworth and the beach. It was the place to be! In the early 1950s, there was a train that drove along the beach that Larry loved to ride as a little kid. As he got older, Larry and his best friend would camp out at the lake and fish for white bass. They had a spot that they called “Wild Dog Mountain” near what is now Cobblestone Golf Course, right by the lake. Larry also reminisces about one particularly rainy spring when the lake actually filled up with water so high that the tennis courts near North Cobb were actually under water!

He remembers this being a funny sight and that he and his dad went and fished right off the courts!

Further, Larry remembers that during his childhood in Acworth, there were only two doctors around. Larry’s mother worked as a receptionist for Dr. McCall.

Dr. McCall’s wife, Mary McCall, was the first ever woman Mayor of Acworth. Even more, their son is Russell McCall – one of Larry’s best friends to this day! One of the greatest parts of growing up in Acworth for Larry was the community of great people, like Russell, who he got to know. Larry was also good friends with both, Jim and Jan Eaton of Eaton’s Department Store, located on Main Street.

The gang of neighborhood kids, many of whom are still dear friends, used to get together outside to play games like “kick the can.” Kids used to go outside and stay outside playing until the street lights came on – that was the cue for everyone to go home for dinner. Nobody worried about safety back then. It was safe to stay out and play and even so safe that none of the kids used to lock up their bicycles – which they rode every day to school!

After school, Larry and his friends would usually ride their bikes over to Lacey Drug Store on Main Street and get a fountain drink or an ice cream – both perfect after school treats! Once in high school, the “hang out” for Larry and his buddies was the Burger Chief restaurant that was on Main Street. Further, Larry and his

family would often spend evenings going to the Drive-In Theatre on Lakeshore Drive.

Speaking of school, on Larry’s very first day of 1st grade (there was no kindergarten at this time) he remembers being sent to the principal’s office for leaning back in his chair after the teacher had told him not to several times. Here’s the catch though – his cousin was his teacher! He got off lucky that day because the principal wasn’t there, but his cousin made sure to let his parents know.

Larry jokes that between family and friends all over Acworth, his mom had spies all over town!

In addition to memories in Acworth, there were several iconic places and features of the city that Larry will always remember. These places include Chandler’s Barber Shop, the Ice and Coal House owned by the Ragsdale family, Acworth Florist, Sam’s Barber Shop, the Acworth Hotel, Battle’s Grocery Store and the Acworth Police Station that used to be located in the heart of downtown.

Further, Larry recalls when Acworth United Methodist Church used to be on the corner of Main Street by the Post Office – before it moved to it’s current location overlooking the lake.

Also, the Acworth Library used to be located on Main Street whereas now it has moved to Dallas Street.

Additionally, Larry remembers when Acworth only had two stop lights! One was located by Acworth Elementary and the other was located downtown – this is strange when you think about how many traffic lights we have today!

It is important to note a place in Acworth that was especially important to Larry growing up was Acworth Baptist Church. The people he knew from the church were incredible and it was at this church that he was baptized in 1962. This church will always have a special place in his heart.

In 1999, Larry and Carol moved to their current house in Acworth and have no plans of leaving.

Both Larry and Carol enjoy their retired lives together. They fish together once a week and Larry loves to be out on the golf course as well.

The couple attends Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church every Sunday and loves to spend time with their daughter, son in law and grandchildren.

When asked why Larry has stayed in Acworth all these years, his answer is simple – Acworth is home and there isn’t any other place he would rather live. It is plain to see why Larry holds our great city so near and dear to his heart…once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth!

Fall for Food Looking forward to fall is what gets us through the heat of summer.

It doesn’t matter that we might very well be wearing shorts with our Halloween shirts, we’re ready for fall and all things associated with it.

The minute pumpkin-flavored anything appears in stores, we are all over it like orange on a, well, you get the idea.

One way to enjoy seasonal flavors is to make some pumpkin concentrate (think pumpkin butter). Start with a can of pumpkin puree – not pie filling. In a medium-sized pot, mix 1½ cups of brown sugar into the pumpkin, along with ½ of a teaspoon each of cinnamon, ginger and ground cloves. Add a dash of salt and taste to see if anymore spice needs to be added. Stir in 2½ cups of water or milk (if using milk, the concentrate will have a creamier taste and texture) and cook over medium high heat until the mixture boils, then reduce heat to medium and cook until it reduces and thickens (about 15–20 minutes). Be sure to stir it frequently, otherwise it will boil over. Once it has thickened considerably, pour it into a glass jar, let cool, then store in the fridge. Add the pumpkin concentrate to coffee, apple cider or even milk to create a pumpkin-spiced beverage. It can also be added to whipped topping. The concentrate will be about the same consistency as apple butter, so it can be spread onto sandwiches for an additional flavor component as well.

Another idea for canned pumpkin is to mix it with one box of cake mix, pour it into a muffin tin and bake according to the package directions (without the additional ingredients) for pumpkin cupcakes. The same

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can be done with applesauce (just use about 1½ cups) with a little cinnamon added.

Speaking of apples, they are just as tasty in savory dishes as they are in desserts.

Try putting apple slices onto turkey sandwiches or into a chicken quesadillas.

Another idea is to add apples into soups.

You can microwave two large sweet potatoes just until fork tender, then peel Tiffany Hughes and cut them into small pieces. Place the pieces in a Dutch oven with 32 ounces of chicken broth, some dried parsley, a little salt and a diced apple and cook until the veggies are soft. Mash the potato and apple pieces (while still in the liquid), then stir. The sweetness of the apple and sweet potato pairs nicely with the saltiness of the broth. The soup can also be made with canned pumpkin as well.

Try thinking outside the box with the seasonal flavors of fall and who knows, your family might decide they want fall flavors all year long.

Happy cooking!

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.

T he T ingling W rist!

What is a whiplash? Whiplash is not a true medical term but is more of an expression used to describe an injury to the spine that occurs when unexpected movement of your neck comes to an abrupt and grinding halt. There are numerous scientific terms for a whiplash injury; the best is Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration injury or CAD. This term describes what happens during a whiplash. It is the rapid acceleration of the head and neck, followed by a sudden stop of all movement.

This action simulates a “Snapping Whip” thus the term “Whiplash.”

The result is injury to the local soft tissues, such as ligaments, muscles, tendons and discs, along with injury to the vertebrae. The soft tissue structures are stretched beyond their elastic limit and tear. The vertebrae are damaged from excessive compressive forces, jamming them together.

The most common motor vehicle accident that causes “Whiplash” injuries is when one vehicle is struck from behind by another vehicle.

The energy of the collision passes through the vehicle to the struck vehicle and then to the passengers. Although “Whiplash” injuries most commonly are caused by automobile collisions, they can occur from sports related activities and falls that cause the neck to get suddenly jerked as well.

Some of the common symptoms of a “Whiplash” injury are neck pain and stiffness, headache, shoulder pain, fatigue, jaw pain, arm pain as well as, mid and lower back pain. More severe “Whiplash” injuries include dizziness, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, insomnia, disorientation, depression, anger, frustration and anxiety.

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Proper positioning of the head restraint is very important. The center of the head restraint should be at the level of the top of your ear. The idea is for the back of your head to hit the restraint in an accident, not your neck. The distance between your head and the head restraint should be no more than three inches, so if the restraint can be tilted forward, move it so that it is no more than three inches from your head.

“Whiplash” injuries can be treated effectively with a combination of Chiropractic care to realign the vertebrae and physical therapy to speed up healing of the damaged soft tissues.

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“Make It Happen”

September Luncheon

Jay White ABA President

The ABA is an organization designed to “Connect” our members through over 70 networking opportunities a year, “Inform” our members through our monthly luncheon with speakers such as the Atlanta Braves, Mayor Tommy Allegood, etc., “Promote” our businesses through events such as the Taste of Acworth and “Give” to our community. The ABA gives scholarships to students, makes monthly donations to our schools and an annual donation to the Horizon Field, along with other contributions to our community and schools.

To join the ABA, the fee is $75 annually and you can join online at www.AcworthBusiness.org or in person at any of our events listed below.

Being a member of the ABA does not mean your business must be in Acworth. We have many businesses that are not in Acworth but are members – so join us!

The September luncheon was sponsored by the Northwest Atlanta YMCA. Pictured L – R: NW YMCA Executive Director Jude Dooley, Jennifer Randel, Carrie Baker and ABA President Jay White

October Events: • October 1: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m., at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you.

• October 1: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw.

Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members.

• October 13: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other. FREE/members and $5/non-members.

Mayor Tommy Allegood (left) with Guest Speaker Sam Olens, Georgia Attorney General

A special thank you to Malcolm Wood (center) owner of Barbecue Street for catering a wonderful lunch.

• October 13: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3 – 4:30 p.m., at LuLu’s Firewater Grill at 3345 Cobb Parkway. Cross networking event that focuses on passing referrals between two business associations. Cost: $5 • October 14: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., ***NOTE THE DATE CHANGE OF WEDNESDAY, the 14th*** JD’s Bar-b-Que, 4424 S. Main Street, Acworth.

Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. FREE/members and $5/non- members.

• October 27: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other. FREE/members and $5/non-members.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year!

The ABA presented a check for $300 to Barber Middle School for being the School of the Month.

Guest Speaker Sam Olens, Georgia Attorney General pictured with ABA President Jay White (right)

Jay White ABA President Connecting, Informing, Promoting and Giving

Taste of Acworth • Saturday , October 17 • 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.

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September’s Alive After Five held at Roy’s Royal Dogs

Tena & Roy Rosacia

Special thanks to Roy & Tena Rosacia, owners of Roy’s Royal Dogs (pictured left), who hosted the September Alive After Five. Roy catered a fabulous dinner spread for all the attendees. Pictured above staff L-R: Savannah Tillman, Chris Ross & Vanessa Noblett

Josh Walczuk, Aaron Morrison & Eugene Popov

Sara Williams & Danielle Hilderbrand

David Braund, Ronda Brummett, David Greer & Roy Rosacia

Matt Schuurman, Kim Wigington, Matthew Watson, Lee Kary & Sara Williams

Paul Letalien & Keith McCowen

Scott Sawyer, Ken Leone & Tim Dabrowa

Kim Wigington, Marvon Williams & Bonnie Barrett

Jay Thomas & Jennifer Randel

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Unlocking the pattern Cracker Barrel is one of the only restaurants on the planet that requires walking through a flea market in order to be escorted to your table. Once you have arrived, you will be greeted with the “Triangle Peg Game.” The object is to move pegs around in an effort to end with as few left on the board as possible. It’s a simple game but one that can be very frustrating if you are even the slightest bit competitive. The J. R. Lee only way to keep the frustration level in check is to figure out the pattern.

I think there are real world similarities. In Matthew 15 of the Bible there is a story I’d love for you to read: 33 His disciples answered, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?” 34 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. 36 Then he TOOK the 7 loaves & the fish, & when he had given thanks (blessed), he BROKE them & GAVE them to the disciples, & they in turn to the people. . (4 things Jesus does in the lives of people…) 37 They all ate & were satisfied.

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I bet that you want your life to matter. Let me show you the pattern that God often uses for making that possible.

- Taking - (He took 7 loaves & the fish) Jesus loves you where you are but loves you too much to leave you there.

God is in the process of taking you so that He can draw you to Himself.

- Blessing - (when He had given thanks) Every person reading this article has been blessed in many ways. We love the blessing stage but look to what comes next.

- Breaking - (He broke them) I am not referring to a careless breaking like your iPhone experienced that time you dropped it and then kicked it 10 feet in front of you by mistake. The breaking that we must experience is far more careful and precise.

God has to break our pride, selfishness, and anything that doesn’t honor Him. We tend to fight the breaking stage but it’s the breaking that leads to the breakthrough! Once that has been accomplished it opens up the door to the next phase.

- Giving - (He Gave them to the disciples, they in turn to the people).

It is in this stage that God takes your brokenness and gives it away to a broken world. I’ve heard it said and found it to be true that your greatest influence will flow not from your strength but from your brokenness.

Unlocking the pattern that God often uses in your life will not make life easier, but it may pull back on mounting frustration.

J.R. Lee is the Lead Pastor of Freedom Church, with locations in Acworth and Kennesaw. You can get all the information you need by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit www.FreedomChurch.tv.

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

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Better Business Bureau Start Your Search Now If You Are Looking For Seasonal Employment If you are looking for a part-time holiday job, BBB recommends starting your search now, with the reminder that a part-time position can easily become full-time employment.

Stores both large and small need to hire extra help for the holidays, however, some companies last year found they were shorthanded because of a strategy that saw many retail sales begin after Halloween and continue until December 31st.

There are a number of reasons to begin your job search early, even before the “Help Wanted” signs go up. Aside from getting your foot in the door, it also may give you the opportunity to speak directly with the store’s manager. As a result, they may hire you to fill a position before the hiring blitz begins. In a matter of weeks, managers will be going through dozens or hundreds of resumes. By then, getting to see the people who hire will be much more difficult if not impossible.

Seasonal employment opportunities are available at malls, local businesses, branches of national chains, florists, caterers, delivery services and retail stores, on the floor, at the cash register and in the back room.

The growth of online shopping offers its own opportunities, including filling orders and working for delivery companies.

Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & Northeast Georgia offers some advice to help you win that seasonal job: Beware of employment scams – These begin with an email or a phone call from someone who claims they saw your resume online, and that you are the perfect candidate for a particular job. The position likely doesn’t match any of your skills or experience or may be entirely fake. Some require applicants to pay upfront costs for background checks or training, and provide personal information including a Social Security and bank account numbers, even before they make a formal job offer.

Legitimate employers will never do any of those.

Dress the part – If you are approaching this seriously, ditch the yoga pants, jeans and t-shirts. Dress as you would for any professional interview. Always have some extra resumes on hand or in your car.

Apply where you shop – We shop at many stores where we know the products. If you know a given store’s merchandise or corporate culture, fill out an application. That gives you an edge over applicants who don’t shop there.

Go social for opportunities – Social, as in social media. A growing number of employers use social media because they get good results without having to lay out a bundle for advertising.

Wow them with research – A company’s website is always a good place to learn about job opportunities and corporate culture. Show that you have researched the company. It indicates that you care and have taken the time to prepare and learn about their business.

While retailers are looking at ways to prepare for the holiday rush, the fact is that they will need help. If you are prepared and apply early, there is a better chance you will land the job sooner, rather than not at all.

For companies you can trust please visit www.BBB.org/atlanta .

For more information or tips from the Better Business Bureau, please visit their website at www.BBB.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: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.FBCAcworth.com 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 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 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 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.KeystoneOnline.org

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

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

Pastor: Sammy Burgess

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Howard Lewis, Jr. www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org 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 Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.Westridge.com 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 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

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

Christian Ed: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.SaintTeresa.EpiscopalAtlanta.org

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

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

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

LUTHERAN Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. www.LivingHopeVision.com Pastor: John Schubert First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw, (770) 427-0325 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.FULC.org

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Greg Moore www.AcworthPresbyterianChurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Glass www.ChristCommunityCobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Interim Pastor: Arch Baker www.HeritagePres.com Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Catherine Renken www.KirkwoodPC.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

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday: 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday Masses: 7:30 & 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 5 p.m., Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.StCatherineRCC.org (See website for more svcs.)

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

Spanish Service: 12 p.m.

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

Rev. Adrian Pleus www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: James Gwin www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.CountyLineUMC.org

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.CTKAtlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m.

5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.CobbVineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford www.DayspringChurch-Online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Howard Koepka www.EaglePointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EmpowermentWC.org

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) 613-9256 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.MissionForLife.org Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Larry Baker www.PrayerAndPraise.org

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

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

Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.DueWest.org

Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.FFCAcworth.com

Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 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

Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Brent Stephens www.FourPointsChurch.tv

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

Freedom Church RiverStone Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Pastor: J.R. Lee www.FreedomChurch.tv Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Tom Tanner www.RiverStoneOnline.org Gateway Church

OTHER CHURCHES

Abiding Church Meets at Chalker Elementary, (678) 888-1515 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Jones www.Abiding.church Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.BethelAcworth.net

River’s Edge Church 3891 Nance Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Services: 5 p.m.

Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m.

Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Randy McGovern www.RiverOfLifeChristianCenter.net

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

700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Pastor: Andy Smith www.GatewayKennesaw.org Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Bowler www.SanctuaryInHim.org Grace Church of Acworth Georgia 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Unity of Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.UnityOfKennesaw.org Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 Victory Church 4500 Lakeview Drive 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m.

Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.VictoryGA.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 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

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

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.Vintage242.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Jay Jones www.WholisticLifeMinistry.org

Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday Services being held at LifeBridge Church The Scout Hut-Adams Park (770) 428-8279 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Galen Bias Pastor: Aaron Gable www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com www.WOGWOTC.com

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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

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

Advertising Acworth Community Magazine (770) 529-1516 www.acworthcm.com

Coaching/Training

Assisted Living

connect 2 success™, soft skills coaching & training (404) 955-1055 www.connect2successgroup.com

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

Computer Services/Repair

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

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

Counseling

Captian Kleen Speed Lube (678) 290-3189 www.CaptainKleenSpeedLube.com 4210 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

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

Angle Oaks Home Loans (770) 870-0644

Barter The Barter Company (770) 591-4343 Tradebank (770) 953-9595

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

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Chiropractors

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

Daycare

Banking/Financial Services

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Children’s Dental Ceter (770) 422-9375 www.greatstartgreatsmiles.com 1825 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth 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

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

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

Lake Point Chiropractic (770) 974-5215 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 401 , Acworth

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

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

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Brookwood Christian Academy (678) 401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com 4728 Wood Street, Acworth DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw Omega Learning Center (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Suite 320 Princeton Prepatory School (678) 813-5266 1370 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org

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 Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949 UpperCuts (770) 974-9000 3330 Cobb Parkway NW

Heating & Air Conditioning Hammock’s Heating & Air (770) 794-0428 www.hammocksHVAC.com Polar Express Heating & Air (770) 313-0253 www.polarexpresshvac.com

Pet Services

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

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

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390 www.drfixitphd.com Jeffrey C. Glover (404) 694-0550 www.bren-abby.com

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

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Physicians and Medical Services

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

Acworth Dermatology (678) 505-8030 www.acworthderm.com

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

Advanced Dermatology (770) 739-7546 www.skinangel.com

Insurance

Cartersville Medical Center (770) 382-1530 www.cartersvillemedical.com

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

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

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

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

Farmers Insurance (678) 483-6600

Jewelry/Appearal

OrthoAtlanta (770) 445-5666 www.orthroatlanta.com

Glitz & Glamour

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

Tonchu Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com

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

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

ReCREATION/Summer camps Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org/camps SKY ZONE

(678) 426-4400 1650 Airport Rd. Suite 105, Kennesaw Tonchu Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com The YMCA (770) 423-9622 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw

Retail stores Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway Rustic Ruby 4827 S. Main Street

Restaurants/Food Services

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

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth

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

Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth

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

Photographer

Pest Control

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

Plumbers

Martial Arts

Lauren Lopez Lifestyle & Portrait Photography (770) 876-9689 www.laurenlopezportrait.com

ReCycling

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