November issue of Acworth Community Magazine

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Acworth’s Premiere of Footloose

2011 TASTE OF ACWORTH

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14 SANTA SIGHTINGS & HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 18 ACWORTH’S PREMIERE OF FOOTLOOSE 20 — 21 GOVERNORS FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP 40 — 41 TASTE OF ACWORTH

38 Control your home from the palm of your hand 38 Chiropractic and auto injuries 42 Turkey Time

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Crystal Carr and her husband, Rick Caffey, are the owners of Around Acworth, Inc who publish the Acworth Community Magazine. Crystal has owned several small businesses over the years and is a licensed Real Estate Agent. Rick has also owned several small businesses and is an active member of the Air Force Reserves. He is also a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm.

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Don Akridge, Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Jeff Chase, Julie Poteet, James Albright, Don Kyle Kristy Alcala, Lauren Ham, Rep. Ed Setzler, Dan Jape, Dr. Nedra Dodds, Tiffany Hughes, Frank White, C. A. Phillips, J. R. Lee, Dr. Sherri Ziomek, Marian Williams, Katie Bridges and Leang Heng

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Message from the Mayor

Acworth Martial Arts

We are really excited to have the all new “Acworth Community Magazine” launch this month.

As Mayor of the “All America City of Acworth,” I would like to thank you for the past seven years, which consisted of 75 magazine publications, in which you have been a great partner in building the “quality of life” in our community.

Your magazine has helped us to paint a picture of the people and events that make up the most giving community in America.

During the past 10 years, Acworth has become the fastest growing city in population and economic development in Cobb County. Here is the best part — with all of the quality growth, we have been able to develop a “quality of life” that earned us the “All-America City” title in 2010.

I attend many events in our community and you are always there making sure you capture our best moments…a “paint brush stroke” for all the smiles and laughter that make us that loving community that everyone wants to call home.

Thanks for making such a great contribution to our “quality of life” and thanks for helping us paint a masterpiece that we call “Acworth, Georgia.”

— Mayor Tommy Allegood

New and Improved Nail Salon Need a manicure or pedicure and want to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere? Tracy Lam, owner of Super Nail Salon & Spa, would like to invite you to stop in and see her newly remodeled nail salon and spa that she just opened. They have new spa chairs, tables and much more inside. Tracy wants you to feel assured that sanitizing is their #1 priority and that all their implements are used ONLY one time. They have over 11 years experience. They are located at 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth, next to Zeigler’s BBQ and Hong Kong Star. Their hours are Mon. — Sat. from 9:30 a.m. — 7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 12 — 6 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome. For more information, please call (678) 574-5224.

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The City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Acworth Martial Arts. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Sandy Delsing, owner, on her new location in downtown Acworth at 4871 North Main St. Classes are taught six days a week by certified instructors and instructor trainees. They offer daytime and nighttime classes for adults and children, beginning at 3 years old. Acworth Martial Arts strives to educate and train its members, both mentally and physically. For more information, visit www.acworthmartialarts.com or call (678) 214-0400.

Election Day - November 8 The City of Acworth will hold a General Election on Tuesday, November 8, from 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. at Roberts School, 4861 School Street, Acworth, for Alderman Post 3. Bob Weatherford (incumbent) and Brett North are candidates for Alderman Post 3. There will also be an election for Sunday alcohol sales within the city limits of Acworth. For more information, please contact Regina Russell, City Clerk at (770) 974-3112.

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“Finally Free from Arthritis Pain Without Drugs and Harmful Side Effects” Living with arthritis pain can affect every part of your life.

It keeps you from enjoying the good things in life – time with grandkids, playing golf, even working in the yard.

It would be nice to get out of bed – just one morning – without pain.

Every time you try and push through the pain…like standing or walking for a long period of time…you pay for it for the next 2-3 days with even more pain.

Do you have any of the these Arthritic problems? √ √ √ √

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis/tendonitis Degenerative joint disease √ Lumbar disc problems √ Aching pain in the arms or legs Pain Pills Are Not The Answer Do you remember the Vioxx scandal?

It was a medication designed to relieve arthritis pain…but like all drugs, it had side effects.

After years of use worldwide, the makers withdrew it from the market because of the overwhelming evidence

it caused heart attacks and strokes.

There’s a time to use pain medications, BUT not before seeking a natural way to correct the CAUSE of the problem! Ask yourself … after taking all these pain medications… maybe for years…are you any better off?

Pain Is Not Just ‘Old Age’ Have you had one doctor after another telling you this is just the natural process of the body getting older - that you should expect to have arthritis?

Sure, if you don’t take care of your damaged joints now, as you get older they will be worse (which is why you shouldn’t wait any longer to see if I can help you.)

However, old age is not the cause of your arthritis. I’ll venture to say all 360 joints in your body are the same age, yet arthritis and joint degeneration has not affected every one of them – only your previously injured joints that never healed properly.

My name is Dr. Erin Arnold owner of New Life Chiropractic Center.

Over the past six years, since we’ve opened the doors, I’ve seen hundreds of people come in suffering with arthritis and leave the

office pain free.

I’ve made it my mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic pain like you.

“I only wished I had found you sooner” I hear this too often, so I decided to do something about it and run this ad. Just call before Nov. 15th and you’ll get my “Arthritis Evaluation” for only $20.

• An in-depth consultation about your arthritis where I will listen…really listen.

• A complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to find the “cause” of your problem.

• A full set of specialized x-rays to look for joint degeneration (arthritis)… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $200.)

• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so I can show you how to fix the problem.

“I came into the office with terrible hip pain and stiffness. Now I am able to move around without all of the pain! Before I came to the office I had a lot of trouble sleeping but now I can sleep 7 hours a night without taking any medication!”

– Thanks! D. Hames

I’ll answer all your questions about chiropractic and arthritis pain.

The appointment will not take long at all and you won’t be sitting in a waiting room all day either.

To take me up on this special offer, you must call before November 15, 2011.

Call today…Phone 678-574-5678 Feel the Improvement – and Say “Yes” to Life Again With my “Arthritis Evaluation,” we can find the problem and then correct it. Think of how you could feel in just a few short weeks.

See and feel your life change for the better.

Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living. Feel tight joints rest, relax and free up.

Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your muscles increase.

As you begin to see motion returning to your joints, you’re preventing and reducing chances of disability and a crippling future. You’re playing golf again -hitting longer drives, smoother putts and lower scores…without pain.

Arthritis can be successfully treated.

Dr. Erin Arnold

Healthy, pain-free living should be yours.

Please call our 24 Help Line at 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Arthritis Evaluation before November 15, 2011.

We can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called New Life Chiropractic Center and we are located at 3451 Cobb Pkwy. Suite 6 in Acworth. (On the corner of Mars Hill Rd. and 41.)

I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more joyful life.

Sincerely, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C. P.S. The only real question to ask you is this…

Life’s too short to live in pain like this. Call us today and soon I’ll be giving you the green light to have fun again!

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2011 Veterans Day Ceremony Join the City of Acworth on Friday, November 11, at 2:30 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial, to honor our Nation's veterans. The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those who have faithfully served our country, as well as those who are now serving. Acworth is honored to have these brave men and women living in our community and what better way to honor them than to host a Veterans Day Ceremony. The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surround the American Flag at the memorial. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers. For more information or to purchase a paver, visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

Citywide Recycling Day The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in their Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the library parking lot in downtown Acworth. It will take place on Saturday, November 5, from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Most materials made primarily of metal will be accepted, from aluminum cans to electronic items; even something as large as a washing machine will be recycled. All recycling is FREE, except for a $10 fee for computer monitors and a $20 fee for televisions. For more information or a list of items accepted, visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

2011 Property Tax Notices Taxes are due on November 15 for City of Acworth taxpayers.

Notices are also being sent to lenders as listed on the tax statements. If you just purchased your property, be sure to file your Homestead Exemption with Cobb County. The City does not require a separate application for Homestead Exemption.

Contact the city immediately if lender information needs to be updated or if you have not received a tax statement at (770) 974-3112.

Crossroads United Methodist Church It is a community blessing of the animals sponsored by Crossroads United Methodist Church. It will be at 3747 Cedarcrest Road on November 13, from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. It 8

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will a fun event for the whole family (human and non-human.)

There will be food catered from the Varsity, local vets, humane society, local animal care companies, moonwalk, music and of course, a blessing of the animals present by the pastor. Each animal will be photographed and framed and given as a free gift reminder of the blessing animals give us. Our animals bless us every day – come return the favor. For more information, please call (706) 616-7900.

Help Local Needy Families Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner The Center for Family Resources has been providing Thanksgiving food boxes to local families in need for 26 years.

This year, the CFR staff will provide up to 1,500 Cobb families in need with everything necessary to enjoy a meal at home together. The Thanks for Giving program would not be possible without the support of local residents, schools, businesses and civic organizations. Distribution of food boxes is scheduled for November 18 — 19 at Jim Miller Park. To learn more about sponsoring the Thanks for Giving 2011, hosting a food drive or volunteering at distribution, visit www.theCFR.org/ ThanksforGiving.

Free Lunch for Vets on Veterans Day The City of Kennesaw will Honor the Service of Military members past and present with a free lunch on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, from 12 — 2 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center, located at 2753 Watts Drive. “On Veterans Day, we want to pay tribute to our men and women of the armed forces, especially those who saw combat,” said Kennesaw City Councilman Tim Killingsworth, a former US Marine. “Our military vets gave so much and this is one small way to acknowledge their contribution to the freedoms we enjoy.” American Legion North Cobb Post 304 is partnering with Kennesaw city officials to host the lunch. All military service members are invited to attend and no identification will be required.

North Cobb Rotary Hosts 23rd annual BBQ for Boys Home Recently, the North Cobb Rotary Club held their 23rd annual BBQ for the Mountain Top Boys Home. It was a great day and everyone enjoyed Charter Member Chef Dudley Field's chicken, burgers and dogs off the grill, along with music provided by Dickson Lester and the Mars Hill Porch Pickers.

Congratulations to Lillian Darden of Marietta, the wife of former U.S. Representative Buddy Darden, who won the Chandler Budd Award. Special thanks go out to everyone who devoted their time in helping out and for participating in the raffle for two AirTran tickets. The North Cobb Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw.

For more information, visit www.northcobbrotary.org.

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Acworth Parks and Recreation Employees Shine at Annual Awards Banquet Recently, two Acworth Parks and Recreation team members were recognized for their exemplary performance over the last year by their peers. Each year, the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association’s Fifth District, consisting of all the Parks and Recreation agencies in Northwest Georgia, holds their annual awards banquet to recognize the top professionals within the district for their performance. Lauren Ham and Aaron Ross both received awards from the District.

BUMC 5th Annual Craft Fair Bascomb United Methodist Church is accepting applications for the 5th annual craft fair to be held at Bascomb United Methodist Church on Saturday November 12, from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. The church is located at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road in Woodstock. There will be a bake sale and a decorated Christmas tree in the silent auction. For more information or for an application, call (770) 917-0119 or visit www.bascombumc. org.

Mt. Paran Student Represents at Miss Georgia Teen USA

Lauren Ham, (pictured with Jeff Chase, APRD Coordinator) who currently serves as the city’s Special Populations Coordinator, received the “Outstanding Programmer of the Year Award.”

Lauren oversees all Senior Citizen and Special Needs Programs for the city. Lauren has been instrumental in the success of the Horizon Field and its continued growth. She has a unique ability to create relationships with program participants, their families and community organizations that support the Horizon Field.

Allie Mack, 14, of Acworth, will compete for the title of Miss Teen Georgia USA 2012 at the upcoming pageant on November 19 at the Woodland Performing Arts Center in Cartersville. Allie will be representing Acworth as Miss Teen Acworth. Allie is the daughter of Joseph and Margie Mack. She is a freshman and is currently involved in the production of My Fair Lady and is a member of the MPFX Show Choir. Miss Georgia Teen USA is the preliminary to the Miss Teen USA pageant. Young women chosen as Miss Teen Georgia will go on to represent the state of Georgia at the 2012 Miss Teen USA pageant, as seen live on NBC.

Aaron Ross, (pictured right with James Albright APRD Director) was recognized as the “Outstanding Facility and Grounds Maintenance Staff Member of the Year.”

Aaron started with the department more than four years ago as an intern.

He was promoted to Parks Operations Manager in July of this year, where he oversees the operation and maintenance of the city’s 13 parks and more than 800 acres of green space. Aaron’s servant leadership and “get it done” type of attitude provides tremendous support to his peers within the department and quality leadership to his team.

Congratulations to the Harrison High Marching Band!

“We are extremely proud of them,” said James Albright, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director. “Our Department’s success heavily depends on the quality of people we have serving our community. Both employees take great pride in their jobs and it shows!”

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Last month, the Harrison High School (HHS) Band performed at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Pontiac, Michigan. Music for All hosts this competition and they believe it represents the top 2% of competitive band programs nationwide.

In the Preliminary Performance round, Harrison won the Class AAA Championship, along with the award for Most Outstanding Music, Most Outstanding Visual and Most Outstanding General Effect. The top ten bands with the highest scores, went on to compete in the Finals and HHS walked away as the Overall Championship Champion along with their previously stated title.

The Harrison Marching Band has competed in the Bands of America Regional Championships since 1996 and has been a consecutive Regional Finalist since 2000. This is the fifth time the band has won a Bands of America Regional Championship Class AAA Championship and the fourth time to be bestowed the title of a Bands of America Regional ChampionshipsChampion. Additionally, in 2007 Harrison was one of the twelve top finalists in the Bands of America Grand Nationals Competition in Indianapolis, IN.

Learn More About AD/HD Do You Have a Child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? Do You Want to Learn More about AD/HD? There will be a CHADD Support Group meeting on Thursday, November 10, at 7 — 8:30 p.m. It will be held at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, located at 5145 Due West Rd. in Powder Springs.

For more information, please call (770) 891-2414.

Bikes or Bust Ready to bless a kid this Christmas? Freedom Church, along with several sponsors, will host an event with a goal to obtain new bikes for hundreds of less fortunate kids. During the Bikes or Bust event on December 8— 10, the church staff will live on a 50 foot tall scissor lift for 48 hours. This event is an effort to collect bikes for kids that may never get to experience the joy of receiving a new bike for Christmas. For more information, to register or if you or your company are interested in sponsoring the 2011 Bikes or Bust event, please visit www.bikesorbust.tv.

NCHS Warriors 5K Run/Walk The 4th annual North Cobb High School Warrior Way 5K Run/ Walk will take place on Saturday, November 12. The Warrior Way begins at 8 a.m. in front of Kennesaw First Baptist Church, runs north to Swift Cantrell Park, and then south to downtown Kennesaw. All proceeds benefit NCHS Cross Country and the Swift Cantrell Park Foundation. To register, please visit www.active.com or www.northcobbcrosscountry.com. Take the challenge and come out and run a 5K the Warrior Way !

2nd Annual Treasure Trot 5K The Pickett’s Mill Elementary School Foundation is hosting its 2nd annual Treasure Trot 5K, on Saturday, November 12, at 8 a.m. Everyone’s invited to participate , kids and adults — you can walk, jog or run. The race will begin and end at Allatoona High School. All entry forms are due by November 4 to receive a T-shirt at the race. Entries will be accepted on race day but T-shirts are not guarantee. For more information or to register, visit http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/pickettsmillfoundation/.

2nd Annual Kickin' Kids Cancer Family 5K Fun/Run American Golf's Brookstone Golf & Country Club, will join with members, community leaders and the general public to help raise funds for two cancer charities by hosting the 2nd annual Kickin' Kids Cancer Family 5K Fun/Run on Saturday, November 5. Proceeds will benefit Cure Childhood Cancer (www. curechildhoodcancer.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through research, education and support services for patients and their families; and Camp Sunshine (www.mycampsunshine.com), offering kids with 12

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cancer and their families the opportunity to enjoy recreational activities, make friends and gain support and hope from other families facing similar circumstances.

Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., with the 5K beginning at 8 a.m.

The race route will take participants through the picturesque golf course and surrounding neighborhood. Entry will be $25/ adults and $15/children. All proceeds will be divided equally between the two charities. Brookstone Golf & Country Club is located at 5705 Brookstone Drive in Acworth. To register for the Kickin' Kids Cancer Family Fun Run or for more information, please visit www.kickingkidscancer.org.

Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. will host the 3rd annual Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk on Saturday, November 19. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, jog or run, participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. Cost for the Untimed Fun Run for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on November 16 or $20 on race day. Cost for the Untimed Fun Run for kids age 6 — 12 is $5 before noon on November 16 or $10 on race day. Kids 5 & under are FREE. This year there will be a timed run for participants 10 years old and up, the cost will be $20 before noon on November 16. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on race day to receive their number and t-shirt. All non-perishable food items will benefit the Tackle Hunger Program. The 5K Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 2K walk at 9:15 a.m. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 at 10 a.m. For more information, to register and for sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.acworthturkeychase.com.

Must Ministries - Cherokee County Must Ministries is looking to feed over 1000 clients located in Cherokee County for Thanksgiving and any donations would be greatly appreciated. They are receiving donations during the week of November 14 — 18. This is a list of items that are needed to fill their baskets: cans of corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. Boxes of mashed potatoes, cornbread mix and stuffing along with jars of gravy or packages of gravy mix. Frozen pies, turkeys and any grocery store gift cards would be appreciated. For more information on donations or to sign up for a basket, please contact Teri Shields at (770) 479-5397 x 3107.

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Santa’s Arrival

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It’s that special time again! Santa will be stopping at the Depot in downtown Acworth on Friday, December 2, from 6:30 — 9 p.m. There will be a host of performances to help Santa kickoff the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree on Main Street. Enjoy taking pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves and filling the streets with the holiday spirit. Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with Santa and Mrs. Claus; pictures begin at 6:45 p.m. Time slots for pictures are limited, so arrive early. For more information, please call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

The 6th annual Senior Santa will be held on December 9. This special event is an opportunity for homebound senior adults in Cobb County to enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer, great food, terrific gifts and warm, inviting fellowship with others.

Tree Decorating Contest The City of Kennesaw invites local businesses, schools, community groups and families to take part in a tree decorating contest to make the holidays a little brighter for visitors to the Depot and pedestrian underpass in downtown Kennesaw.

Decorated trees will be on display for the month of December.

Entries should reflect the spirit of the theme "DREAM BIG" (for peace, prosperity, freedom, love, happiness, etc.) Trees will be judged and prizes will be awarded in several creative categories.

One, six foot live tree and an "in-ground" sign marker will be provided to each decorating team. Decorating teams must supply their own ornaments and lights. White or colored LED outdoor lights on a battery-operated timer are recommended, as an electrical source may not be available.

The entry fee is $20 per decorating team (non-refundable).

Space is limited and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Complete an entry form online at www. kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec,or call Laurel Fleming, Special Events Coordinator, at (770) 422-9714 for more information.

Kennesaw’s Annual Santa Parade The City of Kennesaw will celebrate the start of the Christmas holiday season with a parade, entertainment and tree lighting downtown on Saturday, December 3. It begins with a parade at 1 p.m., featuring local marching bands and musical ensembles, costumed characters, floats and Santa Claus. The parade route begins near the intersection of Park Drive and Main St., and will proceed past Cherokee St. toward Sardis St. Attractions near the Depot include visits with Santa, live stage entertainment featuring Kennesaw Parks & Rec programs, puppet shows, unique vendor and sponsor exhibits, a petting zoo and pony rides, inflatable slides, bounces, games and other fun activities. A Christmas tree lighting program with live music and sing-a-long will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Depot is located at 2828 Cherokee Street, across the street from the Southern Museum. For more information, or if you represent an organization who is interested in entering a float or walking group in the parade, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec.

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How can you help? Donate new items or make a $30 donation to adopt a senior for this special event. Suggested Items for donation include: pull-ups, toiletry items, blankets, bath towels and wash clothes, no-skid house shoes and socks, gift cards, robes, pill organizers, extenders, gift bags, stocking stuffers and ready to eat meals. For more information, please call LaTronda Perry at (770) 528-5368.

Christmas Angel Brunch On Saturday, December 3, from 10 — 11:30 a.m., parents and grandparents of children 4 years — 5th grade are invited to enjoy brunch, a short program, games and gift making with their child. The brunch will be held at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, located at 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw. Be sure to stay around for the annual City of Kennesaw Christmas parade at 1 p.m. For more information, please call (770) 427-3109 or visit www.kfbc.org.

Breakfast with Santa & Santa's Secret Shoppe The Heavenly Hearts Circle of Kennesaw United Methodist Church is hosting Breakfast with Santa & Santa’s Secret Shoppe on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 8 a.m. — 11 a.m. For $5 per person or $20 per family, you will receive a pancake breakfast, your photo with Santa on a CD and access to Santa's Secret Shoppe.

Santa's Secret Shoppe is where kids can shop "on their own" with Santa's helpers to buy gifts ranging from $1 — $5 each for their family members. Proceeds will benefit various circle charities that focus on women, children and youth. The event will be held at Kennesaw United Methodist Church in the Christian Activities Center (CAC) at 1801 Ben King Road, in Kennesaw. Reservations are required, call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.kennesawumc.org.

Holiday Market & Silent Auction Due West United Methodist Church Preschool's Holiday Market, Bake Sale & Silent Auction will take place on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Admission is FREE! There will be more than 45 vendors with a wide variety of products, most of which are handcrafted. You'll find personalized chocolates, handmade soaps, on-site monogramming, handsewn items, candles, jewelry, pottery and so much more. A Silent Auction will offer items from each vendor and local businesses. The market is located at Due West United Methodist Church in the Family Life Center located at 3956 Due West Rd., in Marietta. For more information, please contact Karen Coffeen at (770) 590-0982.

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Acworth received some screen time with the remake of Footloose. The premiere screening took place on Thursday, October 13 at the NCG Cinemas.

The movie was shot at two locations in Acworth: the Acworth Presbyterian Church and the Mayor’s house. There was a packed house at the premiere as the “stars” from Acworth walked the “Red Carpet” and shared their experience with the audience.

Pictured above are our local “Stars” in the movie Footloose.

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Let’s Get Personal

by Kara Kiefer

When Ashley and Heath Trowell were young, they had an idea about what they wanted to be when they grew up.

However, unlike many children who change their minds many times as they mature and grow up, Ashley and Heath never waivered. Ashley grew up in a medical family so to discuss medical stories at the dinner table was second nature. “I can clearly recall playing on the swing set and telling my friends that when I grew up, I was going to be a doctor,” said Ashley. Heath recalled being the same single-minded way regarding his future profession. “I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t passionate about health sciences and helping people,” he said.

While they had yet to meet, their college careers followed very similar paths. Ashley attended the University of Georgia, and Heath attended the University of Florida — both graduated with honors.

Ashley and Heath both chose to attend an accelerated medical school, the American University in the Caribbean in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Ashley and Heath met during their first semester in lab, and while one was a “Dawg” and the other a “Gator,” it didn’t matter. The two have been together ever since and married in 2006.

in Medical School, with honors, and Doctors of Medicine, with honors. In fact, Ashley graduated in the top three of her class. Their training included a lot of travel including California, New York, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.

The exposure to so many types of medical practices actually created the foundation for which their current practice is built. In 2009, Ashley and Heath opened their family medicine practice, Governors Family Medical Group.

As solid as Ashley and Heath were about their careers, they were just as solid when it came to establishing their practice. “We both attribute our success and drive to our families,” said Ashley. “Heath comes from a large family with three brothers and lots of cousins who all lived close by. Family is everything to us so it was only natural that we would gravitate to practicing family medicine. That’s why our tagline is, ‘a practice that takes care of the entire family.’”

Ashley and Heath have a three-year-old son and plan on establishing firm roots in the Acworth area. “We live and work in the Acworth community; we enjoy running into our patients outside of the office and building those personal connections with them. Building those relationships helps us better serve them as physicians,” said Ashley.

Attending school in the Caribbean certainly had its perks, according to Ashley. Of course, it was beautiful, and of course, the beaches constantly called their names, but in reality, they didn’t have a lot of time for “fun in the sun.”

It also was challenging to be so far from home. “We had to establish new relationships and a new support system, and finishing in 3.5 years rather than 4 left for very little time for anything else,” recalled Ashley.

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At Governor’s Family Medical, the practice is fundamentally “family.” “We treat all ages, from birth to elderly in one place,” stated Heath. The practice fulfils a variety of needs for all patients including acute sick care, well visits, vaccines, chronic disease management, sports physicals, women’s services and more. There are also several in-office services offered for patients’ convenience including phlebotomy (blood draws), diabetes screening, mole removals, EKG, cancer screening and weight loss assistance.

Specialty services include no scalpel vasectomies performed by Heath. Both doctors are trained in the ultroid hemorrhoid removal machine, and for those who suffer from allergies, the practice offers allergy testing.

For patients seeking a little rejuvenation, both doctors are certified in the administration of Botox®/ Dysport™ and Juvederm®/Restlyane™ and the eye lash treatment Latisse®. Medical Facials as well as skincare lines Cosmedix and Pur Mineral makeup are available through the practice.

You would think that with a medical practice and a young child, Ashley and Heath would have time for little else, but they are extremely active and engaged in the community.

Heath practices emergency medicine a few shifts a month and Ashley is the Medical Director of Aeseracare Hospice and Medical Director of Suncrest Home Health Agency.

Both doctors routinely help out an urgent care facility in Woodstock and practice geriatric medicine at assisted living facilities Heritage and the soon-to-be-open Aspen Village. “We love that our days are always different! It keeps things interesting,” said Ashley. There does

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appear to be one thing Ashley and Heath struggle with — tennis.

“We get plenty of exercise chasing all the balls we inevitably hit over the fence!” joked Ashley. Give them time, though. If their past accomplishments are any indicator, they won’t be struggling for long!

Ashley and Heath have a similar internal drive: to succeed in business, in life and in happiness, and all three are intertwined. “We love what we do, and we love helping people. We love our families, and we think of our patients as extended members of our family. Put everything together, and you’ve got happiness!” stated Ashley.

If you’re searching for a medical practice that will serve your entire family, owned by doctors who possess an unbridled passion for what they do, it’s time to see what Governors Family Medical can do for you.

Ashley and Heath want to thank Cindy Tallman of Posh Photography for the wonderful cover photo taken with their son. You may call her for your photography needs at (678) 481-4585.

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Bikes or Bust Event to Offer Bikes to Children in Need Bikes or Bust, partnered with Freedom Church in Acworth, GA will begin raising money to offer children in need bikes during the Christmas Season beginning December 8, 2011. Freedom Church, who earlier this year gave away $10,000 during their Bless Back Project to the Acworth and Kennesaw communities; is taking bike-raising to the extreme.

In an effort to raise hundreds of new bicycles for children at Primary and Elementary Schools within Acworth and Kennesaw, Freedom Church staff members will live in a 50-foot lift for 48 hours .

This is an event for the whole family! To kick off the event on Thursday, families are invited to experience a free petting zoo and Santa will make an appearance for free professional pictures with the entire family. Then on Friday and Saturday, internationally known King BMX Bike Stunt Show will be performing six free shows during the course of two nights.

So whether you are eager to purchase a bike for a child, register your child to receive a free bike for Christmas. or want to bring your family to enjoy the festivities; you can check out all of the details at www.bikesorbust.tv.

The Bikes or Bust event is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 5pm and end on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 5 p.m. The third annual “Bikes or Bust� event will be hosted in the Walmart parking lot located at 3826 Cobb Parkway Northwest in Acworth.

The price of purchasing a bike is $40.00.

Bikes or Bust is a non-profit event facilitated as another Bless Back Project of Freedom Church.

Freedom Church invites you to celebrate Christmas with them as they offer three Worship Experiences over Christmas weekend on Friday, December 22 - 7:00 p.m., or on Saturday, December 23 - 2:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m.

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Gentleman, This In the locker room before the first practice of every new football season, legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi would assemble his team of world-class players, hold a football in the air and begin the season by saying, “Gentleman, THIS is a football.”

Legendary for his commitment to mastering the basics, Coach Lombardi understood, perhaps better than any leader of his day, that success in any endeavor depends on every team member clearly understanding and mastering the fundamentals of the game.

Winning five NFL championships in his 10-year career as a head coach, Vince Lombardi’s words stand as a powerful reminder to us as Americans that to win in a global economy that is as tough as the NFL, we need to commit ourselves daily to mastering the fundamentals of liberty and economic prosperity that has made our nation the envy of the world.

In doing this, I ask you to consider three simple numbers; 50, 33 and 9. What do you suppose that these numbers mean? These numbers respectively are the percentages of the European, U.S. and Chinese economies that are consumed by the programs of government. Fifty-percent of everything earned by citizens in Europe is transferred to the government in the form of taxes. From 2000 — 2008, thirty-three percent of everything earned by Americans was transferred to government in the form of local, state and federal taxes. In China, even though the government is a part-owner in many private enterprises, only nine percent of the economy is consumed on the functions of government at all levels.

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who demanded expansion of government jobs and programs in good years and government stimulus to sustain them in lean years. Over time they have learned that the laws of economics are as basic as the Law of Gravity — that public spending only redistributes wealth that is created in the private marketplace and that an economy that runs on government spending eventually has to fail. What perhaps is most shocking is that the citizens of Greece have lost control of their political destiny.

German and French banks that have loaned Greece money are now effectively calling the shots in Greek domestic affairs, demanding through the European Union austerity measures that Greek politicians are powerless to stop.

With this worldwide debt crisis being far from over, what course should America take in choosing more or less government spending? Should Americans accept the course that has taken us from 33 percent of the economy being spent on government in 2007, to 37 percent today, to above 40 percent as the current administration proposes?

Or should the U.S. lighten its spending and debt load by moving in the other direction, back to the 25 percent and below that we enjoyed for much of the last half century?

With a crushing debt of our own, America has a decision to make in an economic Rep. Ed Setzler - R, Acworth Super Bowl of historic importance: smaller more accountable government or one that creeps towards a European welfare state. The score to this game will play out over decades, with first downs being high Let me ask you to consider this, if you were a young man playing tech start-ups and new factories coming to our communities; football in the NFL and had the option of wearing a 50 pound fumbles being jobs lost due to high taxation or an unprepared helmet, a 33 pound helmet or 9 pound helmet, which would workforce. Sometimes it will be hard to know which play to you choose? Certainly, some proponent of safety would extol call from the huddle and even harder to keep score; however, if the virtues of a 50 pound football helmet, but understanding we stay committed to the basics of economics that only private the fundamentals of the game, which size would championship sector businesses creating private sector jobs to serve private players really choose to wear? In the highly competitive sector customers can ever create wealth, fund charities or environment of the NFL, the consequences of both inadequate support the core functions of government, we can win this all protection and too much weight are severely punished on important game to the betterment of everyone on the American the playing field. Likewise in the global economy, the cost of team! Get ready, get informed and get involved; kick-off is governing ourselves as a nation is like a weight around the necks Election Day, November 6, 2012. of American businesses and workers who compete in a global marketplace with a rapidly growing pool of well educated, well Ed Setzler is the State Representative for District 35. Ed lives in Acworth resourced competitors.

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Why Should My Business and I Get Involved in the Community?

by Don Kyle In today’s economy, many businesses are struggling just to survive. How can business owners think about getting involved in their community at a time like this? The answer is quite simple.

If you are not involved, how can you afford not to be and expect to survive.

For many business owners, getting involved means attending a business meeting or two each month. However, the business community is just one of many components of community. Community is comprised of residents, schools, civic/charitable groups, houses of worship, arts and entertainment, sports, government, and more. As a business owner, you must get involved in many different aspects of your community.

Generally, the purpose of a business is to make a profit in order to pay its employees and owners and to continue to exist. To do so, however, you must have customers. But how do you get these customers? The most common way is to promote your business through marketing and advertising. There are many ways to do this, but which methods are the most effective?

One of the best ways to do this is to become a trusted and recognized member of your community and offer the desired products and services to your customers. You must take the necessary steps to become known. Community involvement is one of the most effective ways to do this.

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Business owners generally are residents of the community in which their businesses are located. It just makes sense for you to participate in your community. It’s a great way to get involved with organizations and activities for which you already have an interest and passion. It’s a way to let the community know that you are appreciative of their patronage and that you want to help improve your community by giving back in some way. Whether it’s volunteering at the local animal shelter, participating in school sponsored events or contributing to a local cause, you can show your support.

You should not get involved simply to get more business; rather you must have a genuine interest in your community. It’s a fantastic way to create relationships with members of your community, and your reputation can be enhanced greatly as a result. Over time, your business can become recognized as a key member of your community and be the business selected whenever someone has a need for your goods or services.

Please feel free to submit questions about your business to me and I will address them in future columns.

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Alive After Five — Thursday, November 10, 5:30 p.m.

Salon Avenue Suites (Next to DAC Kids Indoor Playground) Monthly Luncheon – Thursday, November 17

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Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.

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General Manager Alberto Torres (pictured middle) and the La Cocina team.

October Luncheon

Ron Newcomb of Chattahoochee Technical College; Jeff Shriver, owner of Shriver Mechanical, sponsored the luncheon & Vince Bubolo, ABA President.

Jay & Deborah Stone, owners of J & D’s Catering provided a delicious lunch for everyone attending.

Vince Bubolo of Synergy Medical Centers, John Loud of Loud Security, Laura Ann Hart of Quickie Coupons & Jay Cunningham of Superior Plumbing were the guest speakers for the Business Leaders Forum.

The ABA presented Awtrey Middle School $300 for being the School of the Month. Representing the school was L — R, Teacher of the Year Kristi Stilz, Camille Hunsley, Noa Tshimanga, Salem Noble, Jordan Watt & Assistant Principal Anita Evans.

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by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus Just as many people between the ages of 30 and 50 lack a will, many also lack life insurance. A March 2011 survey from Genworth Financial and the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business found that almost 70% of single parents and 45% of married parents were living without any coverage.

Why don’t more young adults buy life insurance? Shopping for life insurance may seem confusing, boring or unnecessary. Yet, when you have kids, get married, buy a house or live a lifestyle funded by significant salaries, the need arises.

Finding the right policy may be simpler than you think. There are two basic types of life insurance: term and cash value. Cash value (or “permanent”) life insurance policies offer death benefits and some of the characteristics of an investment – a percentage of the money you spend to fund the policy goes into a savings program. Cash value policies have correspondingly higher premiums than term policies, which give you death benefits only and have terms of 10 years or longer. Term is a great choice for many young adults because it is relatively inexpensive. There is an economic downside to term life coverage: if you outlive the term of the policy, you and/or your loved ones get nothing back.

Term life policies can be renewed (though many are not) and some can be converted to permanent coverage.

The key question is: how long do you plan to keep the policy? If you don’t want to pay premiums on an insurance policy for more than 10 years, then term life stands out as the most attractive option. If you are just looking for a short-term hedge against calamity, that’s the whole reason behind term life insurance. If you’re getting into estate planning, then permanent life insurance may prove to be a better choice.

It may be cheaper than you think. Premiums on 10-year level guaranteed term policies are startlingly affordable. Just to give you a ballpark example, a 40-year-old woman could potentially line up $250,000 in coverage through one major insurer for a premium of $16 a month as of July 2011.

Confer, compare and contrast. Talk with a financial or insurance professional you trust before plunking down money for a policy.

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At daybreak on many Tuesdays to come, the true Monday morning quarterbacks, halfbacks and linebackers emerge after playing four hard quarters from a seated position.

The sofa, loveseat or armchair of choice has often received unnecessary roughness, and the plethora of mile high sandwiches, snacks and fermented beverages were the real halftime show.

After a long season of consistent inactivity, caloric overindulgence and unsportsmanlike trash talking, the most loyal of fans are often left holding expanded waist lines and constantly pat their abdomens like expectant mothers.

While many of us would qualify as left-over draft picks, with technology today, becoming physically fit can still occur beyond our imagination — literally within the world of virtual reality.

Playing a video game has traditionally been a sedentary activity, requiring users to do little more than stand or sit and manipulate a joystick. But with new video games, players are required to get up and move about, dance or replicate the movements of real-life athletes. Wii (we) Sports, a game that comes with a console, requires users to mimic the motions used in sports such as bowling, tennis and baseball to name a few. In other words, the game may be virtual, but the physical exertion is very real. Exercise-based video games, such as those

by Nintendo, have evolved from pure entertainment to actual unexpected health benefits.

The two fastest areas with growing concern over health are with childhood obesity and the elderly. Both groups have greatly been impacted by the use of the video units that continue to garnish reproducible results. According to a report published by the Mayo Clinic in the medical journal Pediatrics, researchers found that children burned three times as many calories playing “interactive” video games versus playing traditional handheld video games. As for the elderly, patients in additional studies benefited not only physically, but also psychologically by the enthusiasm and youthful rejuvenation they experienced by actively and realistically participating in the sport and by recruiting friends for team activities.

For truly unfit or poorly mobile individuals, exercise via video games provides a transition from being a couch potato to actually moving their bodies. Studies conducted by the University of Florida have shown that even in normally active people, regular gaming can further decrease body fat, lower resting heart rate, lower the body mass index (BMI) and result in weight loss.

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by Dan Jape It is not often that a new product gets me so excited that I want to write about it twice, but this is one of those times. A few months ago, I wrote about a new remote access thermostat Trane had introduced that allowed a user to control their heating and cooling systems from any web enabled phone, iPad or computer. The system is called ComfortLink and now that I have one actually installed on my unit, I wanted to go over it again, as I truly believe it is a very cost effective, easy to use “Smart House” device that many will find useful in their lives.

First, it is a remote access thermostat that allows you to monitor and control the temperature and energy consumption in your home, business or second/vacation home. If you are like me, it is hard to use a normal programmable thermostat because you are never sure when you will come home in the evening.

With ComfortLink, you can simply adjust your cooling or heating when you start home to make sure it is comfortable when you arrive. In the past, I have just left my home cool all day since I work in homes every day without cooling and want my home nice and cool when I arrive.

ComfortLink will also send me a text message if something ever goes wrong with my heating or cooling, which allows me to be proactive on getting it fixed early so I do not have to spend an evening without conditioned air. It will send text messages reminding me to change my filter too, which I find is something even I forget to do. (Remember the saying about the cobbler’s kids’ shoes?) I can keep track of energy usage and take action accordingly. I can control dehumidification with this system and have multiple fan settings and circulation modes that will allow constant fan operation without adding moisture during the summer. If you have a second home, you can periodically run the HVAC to keep it fresh and dehumidified.

Another nice feature is the ability to adjust lights, fans or small appliances from a remote location. This can be handy if you think you forgot to turn off the coffee maker or curling iron or if you want to simply turn on lights when away from home for security. Outdoor lighting or appliances can be controlled, as can more than 200 different compatible devices. The possibilities are almost limitless. Receptacles can be installed in your home or business, so almost anything you desire will be controlled from anywhere in the world.

Door locks are easily installed and can be opened from your phone, allowing a maid or service person easy, one-time access to your home without leaving a key. Then once in your home, continued on page 46 38

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Chiropractic and Auto Injuries

by Dr. Sherri Ziomek One of the most stressful events in life is dealing with the issues that occur after an auto accident. The first thing a person thinks about after the crash is the insurance bill. Most people are not aware that some injuries are not detected for months, or even years.

Two things result in these situations: an insurance company settles with the victim without compensating for the pain and treatment needed from these undiagnosed injuries, and the injury gets worse over time due to the lack or delay of treatment. It is absolutely imperative that anybody who is in an auto accident immediately go see a doctor trained in soft tissue injuries.

While whiplash is a common injury from auto accidents, other common complaints of crash victims are symptoms such as dizziness, blurry vision, headaches, back pain, muscle stiffness or spasms, neck pain, numbness and tingling, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, irritability, memory loss and difficulty concentrating — which should be evaluated by a medical doctor.

Auto accidents can also cause post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

This can damage your posture (producing a slumped or hump back appearance.) Osteoarthritis can also cause the discs in the spine to degenerate and create scar tissue formation leading to chronic stiffness.

The reason people choose chiropractic care for treatment of injuries sustained in auto accidents is simple – chiropractic care is exceptional in the treatment of soft tissue injuries, especially of the spine. Since the most common injuries associated with these events are sprains and strains of the spinal muscles and ligaments, it’s only natural that chiropractic be the treatment of choice. Chiropractors are the primary care doctors trained specifically in dealing with injuries to the spine.

Often, passengers can be hurt more than a driver, especially if it is a side wreck or T-bone. Children can suffer the same injuries as adults and should be given the same care, despite a feeling by the parent that a child can’t be “that injured” if no bones are broken or there is no bruising to the skin. Put it this way: if damage was done to a vehicle that actually bent metal, the people inside the vehicle surely absorbed that force as well. X-rays will be used to check for any structural damage to the body.

Due to our bodies producing adrenaline at the time of an accident, this hormone acts like a natural pain killer and allows us to muster the courage to move through the impact and “take care of business.” As mentioned above, it is often days or weeks later that the full impact of the crash is felt.

A trained doctor of chiropractic can be a great source of diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue and joint injuries. Your continued on page 46

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Something’s “Fishy” About Your Eyes

Turkey Time

by Dr. Julie Poteet

The day after Thanksgiving means two things – Black Friday shopping madness and a turkey that just won’t go away.

We all relish the delicious goodness of the Thanksgiving Day meal, but the day after forces us to figure out what to do with the leftovers. While surplus pumpkins can be catapulted into the back yard of the loud-musicloving neighbor, leftover turkey won’t have the same impact, er, effect. So instead of using it as a haphazard projectile, why not put it to good use in other ways?

When you look into your loved one’s eyes, you see a sparkle or a twinkle, but I see something “fishy” or lack thereof.

Many of you know that the omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna benefit your heart. In fact, they are such powerful health boosters that the American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association recommend two servings of fatty fish a week. What many people don’t know is that they affect your eye health as well.

Evidence is mounting that diets higher in omega-3 fatty acids decrease the incidence and severity of eye diseases such as dry eye syndrome, age-related macular degeneration and even glaucoma. Choosing the right source for your omega-3s is also very important.

Of the two dozen fats essential to human health, only two cannot be made by your body. These two fats, or essential fatty acids (EFAs), are omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. These must be obtained from food. These important nutrients are critical for the normal production and functioning of cells, muscles, nerves and organs. Fatty acids are also needed for the production of hormone-like compounds that help regulate blood pressure, heart rate and blood clotting.

Unfortunately, when it comes to EFAs, our American diets are woefully unbalanced: too high in omega-6 EFAs and too low in omega-3 EFAs. Over the last century, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3s in our diet has changed from the estimated prehistoric ratio of 3:1 (the same found in human cells) to an alarmingly unhealthy ratio of around 15:1 or even 20:1. This leads to increases in the tendency of blood to clot, narrowing of blood vessels and raising of blood pressure, and chronic inflammation. Omega-3s found in nuts, vegetables and fish are anti-inflammatory, while most omega-6s found in meats, some cooking oils and processed foods, are pro-inflammatory.

In 2007, a large multi-site study showed that people who consume at least two servings of fish weekly are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among people over 65 in the United States. In the study, those who consumed the highest levels of omega-3s had a 39 percent lower risk of AMD than those who consumed the least omega-3s (Archives of Ophthalmology, May 2007.) In the Harvard University-led AgeRelated Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which involved about 3,600 subjects with varying stages of AMD, those who ate fish more than twice a week had a 50 percent lower risk of AMD than those who ate none. continued on page 46 42

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by Tiffany Hughes

The following are a few suggestions as to how to use up leftover poultry once and for all. For starters, turkey and leftover veggies can easily be turned into soup. I mixed remaining wild rice consommé with fresh chopped carrots, a can of hominy, 32 oz. of chicken broth, parsley and smoked turkey to make a delectable soup. If you don’t have a lot of turkey to work with, simply increase the amount of veggies and add some cooked sausage to the soup.

You can make a turkey frittata by heating 1 tsp. canola oil (or more if needed) in an oven-proof skillet. Stir in 1 ½ cups leftover veggies, 1 cup chopped, cooked turkey and ½ tsp. garlic salt or powder. Mix well and heat through. In a separate bowl, combine 6 eggs, 1/3 cup buttermilk or heavy cream, ½ tsp. ground mustard and ½ tsp. salt. Add egg mixture to turkey mixture and stir well.

Sprinkle 2 oz (approx 1/3 cup) feta or cheddar cheese across the top and cook over medium heat until eggs begin to set. Place under the broiler until the top is golden (just a minute or two.)

Pre-cooked turkey is also great in salads, or as a pizza topping.

Try spreading mashed potatoes onto a prebaked pizza crust, top with chopped turkey and cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and voila! You have a baked potato pizza! You can also finely chop the turkey and mix with softened cream cheese and onion powder. Place in the middle of either flattened canned biscuits or two croissants pressed together. Fold over, press edges to seal and bake at 350 until golden brown.

No matter how you choose to use your poultry leftovers, take the time to enjoy the food and the friends and family you share it with. Happy Cooking everyone!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. Check out her Cooking Geek Facebook page where you can find additional tips and recipes.

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Don’t Give Up!

by J.R. Lee (Mark 2) 1 Several days later Jesus returned to Capernaum, and the news of his arrival spread quickly through the town. 2 Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there wasn’t room for one more person, not even outside the door. And he preached the word to them.

Jesus’ ministry was so powerful that almost everywhere Jesus went, He attracted a crowd. His reputation for changing lives preceded Him. He was the talk of the town and “fans” gathered to hear what He had to say and see what it was that He could do. One day, while people had gathered to hear him, 3 Four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat.

This group of lifelong friends was passionate about getting their disabled friend to Jesus. Nothing had worked in the past, but they knew that with the arrival of Jesus, hope was still available.

After arriving at the house a little late, the men were forced to rethink their plan.

4 They couldn’t get to Jesus through the crowd, so they dug through the clay roof above his head. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus.

Since they had come this far, there was no turning back now!

The only hope was to dig through the roof. The roof was made of wooden beams laid from wall-to-wall, perhaps three feet apart. Palm branches covered the remainder, which was then covered with a foot of mud. Rather than giving up because of the adversity, they crashed through the roof, lowering their helpless friend in front of Jesus.

5 Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man,“My son, your sins are forgiven.”

Jesus was amazed at the effort and the great lengths the four men went to in order to get their paralyzed friend into the house. Because of their faith, Jesus stepped in and healed the man! Isn’t that usually the way it works?

It’s easy to see that you have some work to do in your marriage.

It’s easy to see that you need to get your finances in order. It’s easy to see that someone you love needs to experience life in Christ. Pointing out the problem is easy. Risking everything in order to get to the solution is not.

My challenge to you this Thanksgiving season is Don’t Give Up! Move forward in faith! Dig through “the roof” that continued on page 46 44

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The “Burger King” God – Have it Your Way

by C.A. Phillips Some of you reading this are struggling with allowing Jesus Christ to shine through you. You struggle with the perception of others. You are afraid to be a Godly man or woman. You acknowledge God’s omnipotence, but don’t think you are called to actually do anything. Which means, you also don’t really live as though you truly believe God is who He says He is.

I’ve read about this term called “Practical Atheism.” Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor at LifeChurch in Oklahoma, describes the term this way: “It’s when you say, ‘I believe in God, I just don’t fear Him.’” This is where the rubber meets the road. Beth Moore, the great author and speaker, calls this the difference between “Believing IN God, and believing God.” Most people do believe IN God. However, they don’t claim God’s promises unless they are convenient, or until they are urgent.

According to the writer in Proverbs, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” (Proverbs 1:7 NIV) We want to be able to reap the rewards of Christianity without actually obeying Christ. Because many lack the discipline to be obedient to God’s commands, they begin to create their own theology – one that is not rooted in God Himself, but rather in their own concoction of a little bit of God, and a whole lot of themselves.

I read an eye-opening article entitled More Americans Tailoring Religion to Fit Their Needs that appeared in USA Today. Here’s an excerpt from the article, written by Cathy Lynn Grossman: The folks who make up God as they go are side-by-side with self-proclaimed believers who claim the Christian label but shed their ties to traditional beliefs and practices. Religion statistics expert George Barna says, with a wry hint of exaggeration, America is headed for “310 million people with 310 million religions.”

And, while each of us may commune with God in our own way, scripture is absolutely clear that there’s only ONE way to heaven, and that is through Jesus Christ. Not through what “feels” right. Not through “being a good person.” Not through “taking care of Mother Earth” or through self-improvement, or enlightenment.

Among Jesus’ many profound teachings are bold statements he continued on page 47

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Chiropractic with Strain and Sprain, Continued from page 38

chiropractor should make any appropriate referrals to other health care providers if necessary.

Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University.

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

Control Your Home, Continued from page 38

you can watch what is taking place in all areas of your home by simply installing a Trane wireless camera that shows you real time how many teenagers are actually in your home after school and what your maid is really cleaning out. Never worry about your children getting locked out again, as you can simply give them a code to get in and your system will send you a text message when they arrive home after school. Without bothering them or causing them to think you are “checking in on them,” you can check in on them with the camera.

There is a simple walk around remote control device, which is similar to a TV remote device that you can use in your home to control all these items if you do not want to walk around and adjust all the lights. You can also turn off your cable box or satellite receiver during the day, which, according to Clark Howard, can save you hundreds of dollars each year. You can turn it back on 10 minutes before you arrive and you won’t have to wait for your TV to boot back up.

These are just a few of the possibilities this system can bring you and Trane is constantly developing more and more uses for the ComfortLink system. This is truly an exciting product that has only begun to scratch the surface of home automation and remote access that will surely be the standard in the future. Call any Trane dealer today to get information about this product or arrange to have an in house demonstration. I think you will feel more connected to your most valuable asset and enjoy features never available before in the world of “smart house technology.”

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

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A gas furnace that a builder installs in your home can give you 14 to 18 years of service if it is taken care of properly and serviced regularly. A furnace that a consumer purchases can last 20+ years and provide safe efficient heat if properly maintained. Have your local heating and air contractor check for correct operation and your family should be warm and safe this winter.

Something’s “Fishy,” Continued from page 42

Dry eye syndrome is a progressive disease that has an inflammatory component. A 2005 study conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston (a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School) showed that the amount, type and ratio of essential fatty acids in the diet may play a role in the prevention of dry eye disease in women. Women with the highest levels of omega-3s in their diets reduced their risk of dry eye disease by 20 percent. A dietary ratio of omega-6 to omega-3s greater than 15:1 was associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk of dry eye disease. Also, a study of 32,470 women found that those who ate at least five servings of canned cold-water fish a week had a 68 percent lower risk of dry eyes compared to those who only consumed one serving (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2005.)

While I recommend a good quality fish oil supplement to many of my patients, there is much concern over the amount of mercury and PCBs in fish and fish oil supplements. In fact, two of the biggest issues with fish oil supplements are the contamination with heavy metals and the rapid oxidation that can occur after processing. It is crucial to choose a fish oil product from a company that deals with these issues. Also, fish oil consumption greater than 3,000 mg per day can increase clotting time, so patients on blood thinners should check with their family physician before using them. Pregnant and lactating women should also check with their doctors before supplementing with fish oil.

Don’t let the story of “the big one that got away” be about your eyes. Talk to your doctor today about omega-3s or stop by and see us at Acworth Family Eyecare and we’ll look for anything “fishy.”

Dr. Julie Poteet is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare.

For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or visit www.acwortheyes.com.

Don’t Give Up

Continued from page 44

represents whatever it is that is keeping you from experiencing the breakthrough that only Jesus can provide in your life. It’s those who focus on the solution and persevere through the adversities that end up seeing God do the impossible.

J.R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church located at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit the church website at www.freedomchurch.tv.

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

The “Burger King” God – Have it Your Way Continued from page 44

made to the crowds who followed him. They are referred to as “I AM” statements: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never go thirsty. (John 6:35) I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12) I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. (John 10:9) I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. (John 11:25-26) I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) In that same USA Today article, Barna laments, “People say, ‘I believe in God. I believe the Bible is a good book. And then I believe whatever I want.’”

In the end, you either believe God (Jesus), or you don’t. John, the disciple who may have been Jesus’ closest friend, wrote this near the end of his life: We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. (1 John 2:3-6) So, here’s our call: To believe God, accept Christ, and do as he did – obeying his Father, and loving and serving others.

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

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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.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

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

Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Student Service: 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

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

Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 8 a.m.

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

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

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

Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Paul Vance www.hbcacworth.org

The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Bill Avery

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510

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

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

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Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221

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

Christian Ed: 9:15 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www. saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org

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

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

Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.fulc.org

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Fred Boozer (Interim) www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

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

Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12 & 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org

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

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

Reverend: Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/

SYNAGOGUES

Congregation Ner Tamid www.nertamidonline.com (678) 264-8575 Friday night Shabbat Services on the Second and Fourth Friday of every month.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Bentwater Village on Cedarcrest Rd, (706) 616-7900 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church a Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com

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

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

5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com Freedom Church Meets at Barber Middle School (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com

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

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

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

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

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

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

Pastor: Dave McClanahan www. riverchurchofacworth.org River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unitycc.com

Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org

Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org

Vintage 242 Church 3732 Cedarcrest Road, (678) 383-2299 Saturday Service: 6 p.m.

Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

LifeBridge Church Meets at NCG Acworth Cinema (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Acworth (next to McDonald’s) Sunday Service at 10 am Pastor: Donna Lucas New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth

(770) 974-0685

A cworth A rea C hurches

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

Rabbi: Zalman Charytan

Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.org

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org

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

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

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Emergency — 911

C ommunity I nformation N umbers

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cherokee (770) 345-0400 Cobb (770) 980-2000 Paulding (770) 445-6016

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Burn Permits: Cherokee (770) 720-3525 Paulding (770) 505-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (678) 493-6108 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 443-7527 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (770) 528-3251 Paulding (404) 657-9300 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 493-4000 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 974-3330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7585 Senior Services:

Cherokee (770) 345-5312 Cobb (770) 528-5364 Paulding (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Taxes — Property: Cherokee (678) 493-6414 Cobb (770) 528-8600 Paulding (770) 443-7581 Traffic Signals: Cherokee (678) 493-6077 Cobb (770) 528-8162 Voter Registration: Cherokee (770) 479-0407

Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 720-7712 (770) 427-0418 (678) 363-8570

Child Support Enforcement: Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(404) 921-1490

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5610 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5616 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/animal Pet Buddies Food Pantry: “Donating pet food to keep pets in homes & out of shelters”

(678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove

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

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

SCHOOLS

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

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

404-COMCAST (266-2278)

Electric: Acworth Power Cobb EMC Georgia Power

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

Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co.

(770) 994-1946

Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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

Acworth Community Magazine — (770) 529-1516

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

Harrison High School 4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8104 Principal: Donnie Griggers

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

Kennesaw Elementary School 3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw 30144 (678) 594-8172 Principal: Wanda Floyd

Allatoona Elementary School 4150 New Hope Church Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 606-5843 Principal: Jim Bishop

Kennesaw Mountain High School 1898 Kenn. Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel

Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6503 Principal: Scott Bursmith

Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley

Awtrey Middle School 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6615 Principal: Jeff Crawford

Lewis Elementary School 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw 30152 (770) 975-6673 Principal: Kristi Kee

Baker Elementary School 2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6629 Principal: Shea Thomas

Lost Mountain Middle School 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8224 Principal: Robert Downs

Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6764 Principal: Lisa Williams

McCall Primary School 4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6775 Principal: Thomas Farrell

Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Sharon Hardin

McClure Middle School (Cobb County) 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 331-8131 Principal: Susan Wing

Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy

McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Dr. Dick Hutnik

Durham Middle School 2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6641 Principal: Dr. Susan Galante

North Cobb High School 3400 Highway 293, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Dr. Phillip Page

East Paulding High School 3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157 (770) 445-5100 Principal: Scott Viness

North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-9400 Principal: Dr. Mark Crowe

E.T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum

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

Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball

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

Ford Elementary School 1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (678) 594-8092 Principal: Dr. Jami Frost

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

Frey Elementary School 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6655 Principal: Joyce Piket

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

Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Penny Noel Vaughan Elementary School 5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127 (678) 594-8298 Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Brookstone Montessori School (770) 426-5245 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com Brookwood Christian School (678) 401-5855 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-7077 1720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org First Baptist Christian School (770) 422-3254 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-6488 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred Furtah Montessori Director: Denise Glass www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 www.harvestbaptistschool.org Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507 450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101 Director of Ed: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.com Jacob’s Ladder Preschool & Kindergarten (770) 974-3021 4583 Church Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Director: Jamie Azar www.fbcacworth.com Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

School Contact Information

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

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

Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (770) 419-8601 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sr. Mary Jacinta, O.P. www.scsiena.org The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Jack Hall www.thewalkerschool.org

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations

Acworth Business Association (770) 423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org Cherokee Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 www.cherokee-chamber.com Cobb Chamber of Commerce (770) 980-2000T www.cobbchamber.org KSU Small Business Development Center (770) 423-6450

www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu LeadsNet Business Referral Group

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

www.leadsnetgroup.com No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864 www.nofeereferralnetwork.com West Cobb Business Association (678) 776-6331

www.westcobbbusiness.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Children Child Advocacy Council (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (770) 345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity (770) 432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Children’s PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

(770) 974-3577

Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278

(404) 819-8896

Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres (770) 974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everett (770) 966-0100 Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654 VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) (770) 974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489

Foothills Running Club John McCusker,

(770) 924-9504

Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) (770) 423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia (770) 605-7960 Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

(770) 428-2100

Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400 MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com

Here Am I Ministries, Inc. (770) 529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain

Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue (706) 698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com

Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty

Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-9882 www.humanecobb.org

Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133

Newcomers of Cobb County (770) 234-5068 Meets 3rd Tuesday www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com

Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898

Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption (770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org

Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833

Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (770) 424-4387 Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday

Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730

Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (770) 785-2522

www.papaspantry.org

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org (678) 310-9858 52

Southern Hope Humane Society (770) 445-7294 www.hopehumane.org

Republican Women of Cherokee County (678) 520-2236

RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club

www.atlantayachtclub.org

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Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church (770) 794-0442 Every other Tuesday AM email: mnm@summitchurch.org

Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

240 Constitution Blvd. (770) 443-7550 Dallas, GA 30132 fax: (770) 443-7537 Website: www.paulding.gov

Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4

(770) 443-7550, x4009

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

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

(770) 704-4398, x4370

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Office Superintendent, Fred Sanderson

Board of Education: Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 e-mail: lcrowder-eagle.boardmember@cobbk12.org

Kathleen Angelucci (R), Post 4 e-mail: kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org

(770) 426-3300 (770) 426-3453

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Senator Bill Heath (R), District 31 e-mail: billheath@billheath.net

(770) 537-5234

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20

e-mail: cbyrd@legis.state.ga.us

(770) 426-4619

(404) 557-5069

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

(404) 656-0126

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.com

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

Jason Nelms, (R) Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com

(678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6000

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (770) 720-6393 90 North Street, Suite 330 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Neill Warren (R) (770) 499-4609 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org

Sheriff Gary Gulledge (R) (770) 443-3010 247 Industrial Way North Dallas, GA 30132 www.paulding.gov/gov/sheriff.asp

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

CITY OF ACWORTH BOARD OF ALDERMEN (770) 974-3112

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

(770) 974-4321

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

(678) 575-0596

(770) 528-3300

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 528-3313

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

(770) 974-5259

JoAnn Birrell, District 3 e-mail: joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 917-1883

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

Commissioners: Tim Lee (R), Chairman e-mail: tlee@cobbcounty.org

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