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Volume 9, Issue 4

Message From The Mayor As we are in the midst of the holiday season, we want to celebrate the spirit of giving here in our great community. Day in and day out, volunteers, non-profits, businesses and churches make a significant impact on the quality of life in our community. The growth of our community over the last 15 years is not about individual efforts, but more about the collective effort of many working towards the common good and best interest of the community. During this time, you can witness acts of kindness all around you, people helping others and meeting the needs of our community.

The question this holiday season is, how can you get involved?

Near the back of this magazine, there is a list of several community organizations, non-profits, churches, and causes that you can support. Whether it is with your time, talents, or even your treasures, make it a mission of yours to make a difference in our community this year. Service is rewarding and great for the soul!

As always we want to bring you up to speed on what is taking place in our community. Here is your “need to know” for this month!

Menorah Lighting. We will continue to celebrate the diversity of our community with our second annual Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 3, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the corner of Cowan Road and Main Street, next to the electronic sign.

Santa’s Arrival. Will take place on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Acworth. There will be a festive atmosphere that evening as we welcome our great friend from the North Pole! The evening will feature the reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas, lighting of the Christmas tree, and other activities, including marshmallow roasting, holiday musical performances, pictures with Santa and his cast of characters and much more!

Dicken’s of a Christmas Y’all. Will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 1 – 9 p.m. and will feature horse drawn 6

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carriage rides, photos with Father Christmas, strolling carolers, live music and much more! For more information, visit www. acworthdickensofachristmasyall.com.

Acworth Police Department Headquarters. We have officially broken ground and construction is under way!

The new headquarters will be located next to the existing headquarters on Acworth Industrial Drive.

Field 7. With the completion of this 200 ft. baseball field, the Acworth Sports Complex now has eight regular baseball fields, two football fields and the Horizon Field, an inclusive sports field for participants with special needs.

Senator Russell Avenue. Construction is complete! The improvements included additional parking, development of a new plaza, sidewalk improvements, storm water upgrades, underground utilities, site furnishings, landscaping and several other improvements that continue to build upon the character of our Historic Downtown. In addition to those infrastructure improvements, our Downtown Development Authority replaced all of the silhouette lighting that outline the buildings facing Main Street and expanded the lighting to buildings on Southside Drive, Senator Russell Avenue and South on Main Street. The Acworth Tourism Authority also contributed to the ambiance of our great Downtown by repainting the Caboose.

Newberry Park. The Concession and Restroom Facility Project replaced a dilapidated and inaccessible facility with a new, larger and much improved facility. The new facility was designed to retain the historic character of the facility and serve the Acworth Baseball Association’s 13 through 18 age groups. This was a SPLOST funded project.

North Main Street. Significant progress has been made on North Main Street from the Hwy 92 bridge to the Enclave at Acworth Subdivision. The project includes paving, curb and gutter, and storm water improvements. The next phase of the project will include sidewalk and streetscape improvements.

As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs, you can visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @aprd.

God Bless, Tommy

If you’re over the age of 30 and suffer from neck pain, tingling in the arms, or headaches, this could be the most eye-opening article you’ll ever read.

Why Haven’t People With Neck Pain Been Told These Facts?

It can affect your sleep, your marriage and your job. Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your neck hurts and the pain just won’t go away!

My name is Dr. Erin Arnold, owner of North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute. In the years since we’ve opened the doors, I’ve seen hundreds of people with neck pain, arm problems and headaches leave the office pain free.

Because patients tell me too often…“I only wished I had found you sooner,” I’m running a special two week Neck Pain Evaluation for those suffering with neck problems.

Feel the Improvement – and Say “Yes” to Life Again With my “Neck Pain Evaluation” we’ll be able find the problem and then correct it. Think of how you’ll 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, 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 able to live life like a normal person again, without neck pain--able to play with your kids, enjoy time with friends, and not have to worry that your pain will hit you at just the wrong time.

“Will This Really Work For Me?” Just Listen to What Some of Our Patients Have to Say: “My Neck problems and back pain brought me into the office, especially my neck. I wasn’t a believer in chiropractic until now. My neck is 100% better! I can turn my head without pain. Chiropractic care helped me when PT and Medication did not. The entire staff is very friendly.”

Sincerely, Renee Murray

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS The following conditions can be caused by a problem in your neck…

What does this offer include?

Dr. Erin Arnold Everything I normally do in my new patient evaluation. Just call before Dec 15 and here’s what you’ll get…

• Carpal tunnel syndrome • Numbness and tingling in the arms and hands • Cervical disc bulging and herniations • Weakness in the arms/hands • Neck Pain • Headaches • Tension in the shoulders • Shoulder and arm pain

• An in-depth consultation about your neck problems where I will listen…really listen… to the details of your case.

“I came into the office suffering with neck pain and headaches. I was amazed at how soon my symptoms were relieved. I no longer have pain and getting adjusted has gotten rid of my headaches.

I am less irritable and now able to continue my exercising and maintain an active lifestyle.”

Thank you, Jennifer Rock

• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free.

When I first came to North Cobb Spine & Nerve I was getting migraines and neck pain and had trouble sleeping. Since getting care here I am no longer in pain every day and I am able to sleep through the night. Before coming here I had been to several other doctors which could not fix my pain. Everyone is so friendly and caring. I feel like I am not just a number but an actual person they are invested in caring for. The doctors and staff have been amazing! I am so thankful!

Thanks again, Lindsey Gallagher

Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Let the receptionist know you’d like to come in for the Neck Pain Evaluation before Dec. 15th.

“What originally brought me into the office was my neck and low back pain. I could not turn my head to the left. My symptoms have now improved and I can turn my head without pain. Having less pain has really affected my life in a positive way. Chiropractic works!”

Thanks, Janet Kaye The Single Most Important Solution To Your Neck Pain For 15 days only, $20 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $250 for!

• A complete neuromuscular examination.

• A full set of specialized x-rays taken to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms…

(NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $100).

• A special report complimenting your recommendations that reveals the foods you should and should not eat, the best way to sleep and how to reduce stress.

The appointment will not take long at all and you won’t be sitting in the waiting room for long – no more than 15 minutes.

Sincerely, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C. P.S. How many years can your body handle taking one pill after another?

Call today. I may be able to help you live a normal, pain-free life again….

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On November 8, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Bert & Boo’s Cookies & Cupcakes. Alderman Bob Weatherford congratulated Shannan Selsor and her husband, Kevin, on their new business. Their main goal is to offer customers the most delicious homemade baked goods possible. On their menu, you will find a variety of cookie flavors such as chocolate chip, old fashioned oatmeal, old fashioned peanut butter, snickerdoodles, sugar, salted caramel, white chocolate cappuccino and mocha.

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Jimmy John’s Goumet Sandwiches held their Grand Opening last month and celebrated by offer $1 SUBS. It was a huge success as they served close to 1000 sub sandwiches. They want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone for coming out and being a part of their special day.

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Three Children’s patients had the honor of cutting the ribbon at the new radiology facility alongside Children’s President and CEO, Donna Hyland.

Pictured L-R: Caitlin Primous, Isaac Konigsmark, Donna Hyland and Parker Grelecki.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is pleased to announce the grand opening of a pediatric radiology center at its Children’s at Town Center, located at 625 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw.

This 9,330 square foot radiology facility offers state-of-the-art equipment featuring low-radiation dose CT, digital X-ray, 3T MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, a laboratory draw station and procedural sedation to the children of Cobb and surrounding counties. Families will now have the backing of the largest

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Bahamas Student Comes to USA for KSU Decorating Course Jan Britt teaches an Interior Design course at KSU and was thrilled to have a student come from another country just to take one of her courses. Betty from the Bahamas stated, “It was worth the trip! I obtained a wealth of knowledge in the art of Interior Decorating by attending this course. It was a pleasure studying with Jan Britt.”

Hospice Care Recognized at City Hall Recently, Alderman Bob Weatherford acknowledged Dana Herron and presented the National Hospice Palliative Care Month proclamation for the month of November. Ms. Herron advised of the importance for those with life-limiting illnesses to remain in their homes, with care, for as long as possible. Ms. Herron thanked the Acworth community for its support. For more information about hospice benefits or care, call (770) 916-4503.

Eagle Pointe Preschool News Recently, Mayor Tommy Allegood visited Eagle Pointe Preschool for Georgia Pre-K Week. The Mayor read several books to the students and their parents and then spent time talking with the children.

The children learned a little about farm life with a visit from Cricket’s Mobile Petting Zoo. The 3 yr. old class adopted a baby chicken for a couple of weeks. In watching it grow, they learned about the life cycle of an egg and then donating the chick to a local farm.

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Local Acworth Author Eddie Williams

Have you ever been publicly humiliated, called hate-filled names, bullied in school, endured rude insults, or told you’d never amount to anything? Son of A Soldier gives you real hope to overcome obstacles and face adversity, while achieving your own personal potential.

Eddie Williams is an Acworth resident, West Point graduate, former U.S. Army Officer, Airborne Ranger and Green Beret. He is also a successful business owner, father and husband. Eddie grippingly shares shocking family secrets discovered after his parents died. His story will encourage every reader. Please visit his book’s website at www.sonofasoldier.us.

In HONOR of JERRY Vietnam Veteran Homeless in Acworth, 15+ years

Our family has helped Jerry get off the streets and into a motel room. We are working diligently on helping him get back on his feet and receive the VA benefits he deserves.

In his honor, we are holding a BLANKET, COAT, GLOVE & HAT DRIVE Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Shell Station-Acworth Travel Plaza (corner of 92/Baker Road). We will distribute donations to local homeless and the remaining will be donated to MUST Ministries of Cobb County.

Alissa Hawkins and her sons appreciate your support.

PLEASE HELP US! GIVE BACK! BE THANKFUL for your blessings, and help someone else less fortunate this holiday season.

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Senior Luncheon Join in on Tuesday, December 17, at 12 noon, for the City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon. Come early and socialize with friends. After lunch, there will be bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center, at 4681 School Street, Acworth. This program is FREE to all seniors! For info call (770) 917-1234.

HHS Senior Bowl Players

FREE - Pancake Breakfast - FREE Helping One Guy (HOG) invites everyone to help celebrate and support the Horizon League’s Field – Acworth’s Special Needs Field. Please join in on Saturday, December 7, when HOG (Helping One Guy/Group) will be holding a FREE breakfast at Fast Eddies in Acworth, located in the Kroger Shopping Center at 3330 Cobb Pkwy. Breakfast will be served from 6:45 – 10 a.m.

The FREE breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, coffee and OJ! Donations to support this league are appreciated and will be accepted at the door.

This event is being held in honor of the Horizon League and the special needs athletes that participate in all City of Acworth programs. The all inclusive special needs facility is located on Main Street in the Acworth Sports Complex. Please join HOG (Helping One Guy/Group) for a great morning! For more information, call Bob at (770) 639-7694.

In loving memory of Faith Reid – From your friends at the Horizon Leaaue.

Transforming Looks and Transforming Lives The Harrison High School Football Program would like to congratulate the following seniors who were selected for the 2013 Cobb Senior Bowl Team: Josh Adams, Tayvon Benjamin, Andrew Brock, Joey Connors, Matt Eidson, Jonathan Fisher, Drevon Jones, Parker Kelley, Jalen Penn, Michael Ryan and Michael Wenklawiak. These players were among 140 players from 21 high schools selected to play in the game on December 21, at 2 p.m., at McEachern High School. In addition to the game, players participate in practice, mini-camp style meetings and speaker presentations over the course of a week, as well as participate in service projects with special needs children and a holiday party for homeless and economically disadvantaged children. The event is partnered with the American Youth Council. Over 600 alumni of this game now play for colleges and universities across the United States. Congratulations!

Spring Baseball Registration The Acworth Baseball Association’s online registration is now open for the 2014 Spring Baseball Season. This is a safe, but challenging and most of all, fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls, ages 4 – 18. The goal is to instill in the children of this community the idea of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community.

Onsite registrations will be held at Roberts School on Saturday, January 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fees vary depending on the age of the participant. For more information on age groups and fees, visit www.acworthbaseball.org or call (770) 974-6616.

Come join one of the best youth baseball programs around!

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The Association of Stylists and Barbers (TASB) presented a $12,950 “Big” Check to several Autism organizations during their 6th Annual TASB Awards Celebration. The “Big” Check represents funds raised throughout this year including the 3rd annual TASB Cut-a-Thon for Autism and A Piece of the Puzzle. TASB showcases salons, barbershops and the most prestigious stylists and barbers who have big hearts and are giving enough to donate their time and professional skills for a worthy cause, Autism.

TASB has participation in several states such as Indiana, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, Kansas and the metro Atlanta area including UpperCuts, in Acworth and Heads-Up Hair Design in Kennesaw. For more information, please visit their website at www.recognitionwithstyle.com to view upcoming Hair-Raising Events, and to register for TASB Cut-A-Thon for Autism, 2014.

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Recently, Gas South took about 150 special needs children to see Disney On Ice at Philips Arena. Before the curtain rose, the kids enjoyed a pizza party and a meet and greet with one of the biggest stars of the show – Minnie Mouse. A magical time was had by all! Three of those lucky children were from Acworth and are members of the Acworth Horizon League, a special needs sports club – siblings Drew & Eileen Acree and Josh Young.

Local Acworth Author Mindy Avery

The American Legion, chartered in 1919 is the largest veteran’s service organization in the United States. Did you know there are 776,205 veterans residing in Georgia? Approximately 60, 234 veterans reside in Cobb County. The American Legion Department of Georgia has 3,661 members in Cobb County. American Legion North CobbPost 304 has 335 members.

The Post Vision: North Cobb Post 304 strives to be the primary support network for veterans and their families in the Acworth/ Kennesaw communities; ensuring they are respected and recognized for their sacrifice and service to the United States of America, ensuring they receive assistance in their times of need, and the concepts of Patriotism and Americanism are understood and assimilated by the youth of Acworth and Kennesaw.

The Post Mission: North Cobb Post 304 was chartered and incorporated in 1991 as a patriotic veteran’s service organization devoted to mutual helpfulness, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members, veterans and the communities of Acworth and Kennesaw.

Post 304 was blessed in September 2012 with a donation from Post 304 Legionnaire Hervey Ross, Korean War veteran. Hervey purchased a defunct restaurant in Acworth and deeded the property to the Post.

Author Mindi Avery announced the release of her new book, “The Faith of Our Founding Father,” a fresh look at President George Washington and the role his heavenly father so profoundly played in the life of a young boy, soldier, general and president. The book is a glimpse into his deep and abiding faith. It is a look back on a historically accurate adventure through the trials and triumphs of this courageous man.

Readers will discover how his steadfast belief in providence guided his footsteps through his remarkable life; learn new details, fascinating facts; and encounter the emotion behind the forging of America. Avery also gives readers a glimpse of the unexpected twists and turns that George Washington faced during the formation of the greatest nation the world has ever known.

The book is available in bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

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Once we secure the funding and complete the necessary renovation of the building, Post 304 will have its first Post Home. The Post Home will enable us to enhance and expand our assistance programs to local veterans-in-need and our Youth outreach programs.

Post 304 is reaching out to individuals and to local businesses for financial assistance and moral support to make our Post Home “ready for duty” in the Spring of 2014.

God Bless America, Commander Ron

Donations can be mailed to: North Cobb Post 304 PO Box 15 Kennesaw, GA 30156-0015 or via the “Donate Tab” on the Post website: www.post304.org.

Santa’s Arrival

Jingle Jog 5K and 1K Family Fun Run

Santa will be stopping at the Depot in downtown Acworth on Friday, December 6, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. 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 pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves and filling the streets with the holiday spirit.

The 3rd Annual Jingle Jog 5K and 1K Family Fun Run will be held on Saturday, December 7. The race will start at Ford Elementary School, located at 1345 Mars Hill Road, and follow a scenic route in the area. The 1K Family Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K begins at 8 a.m. Awards will be given to male and female race winners in grade school categories.

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 and only those who have reserved a time will be able to take pictures with Santa, so be sure to arrive early to schedule your picture time. This year we will not have a photographer onsite, so plan on bringing your camera to capture the special moment. For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call the Parks and Recreation office at (770) 917-1234.

The Entry fee is $15/per person for grade school ages and $20/per person ages 6th grade and up. Entries received after November 27 will have an additional $5 fee. Register online at www.active.com or download a registration form at www.fordesf. org and mail your entry in to the address provided. Proceeds benefit Ford Elementary School Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.

Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Cobb Senior Services staff is gearing up for the eighth annual Senior Santa and need your help. Donations are down this year thus far, so residents are encouraged to help brighten the holidays for local seniors. Senior Santa, which will be held on Dec. 18, is a chance for homebound clients to enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer, food, gifts and warm fellowship with others.

People are asked to adopt a senior or seniors for the holiday.

This can be done by making a $30 monetary donation, donating grocery gift cards/certificates or donating new unwrapped gifts that are gender specific. All donations are appreciated and tax deductible. Checks and gift cards can be mailed to: Cobb Senior Services, P.O. Box 649, Marietta 30061. Make checks payable to Cobb Senior Services. Secure online donations may also be made at cobbseniors.org. For more information, call 770-528-5368.

The City of Acworth invites everyone to its second annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, the seventh night of Hanukkah, at 6 p.m. The Menorah is located at the corner of Cowan Road and Main Street in downtown Acworth. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood assisting.

Dickens of a Christmas, Y’all On Saturday, December 14, enjoy a Victorian celebration and have a Dickens of a Christmas, Y’all! Have your picture taken with Father Christmas at the Depot on Main St. from 1 — 6 p.m. Enjoy live music and strolling carolers, take a carriage ride through the historic streets of downtown Acworth. Finish the day by taking a caroling stroll with the Ghost of Christmas present, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Depot on Main Street. For more information, please visit www.dickensofachristmasyall.com.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Tour The Acworth’s “Senior’s got Groove” will be taking a night trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Holiday Light Tour. On Tuesday, December 18, at 4 pm, all day trips will leave from Logan Farm Park (4762 Logan Rd). Experience the Garden as never before when it is transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland! Dinner will be at the garden café (NOT included in the cost of the trip). The cost is $20. For more information or to register, stop by Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Department at 4762 Logan Rd., call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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Kennesaw Santa Day Features Parade, Snow Tubing and Tree Lighting The City of Kennesaw will celebrate the start of the Christmas holiday season with a parade, entertainment and tree lighting program downtown at Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee Street, on Saturday, December 7, beginning at noon with the parade on Main Street featuring characters, floats, marching bands and live reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh. The day will continue with live music and dance performances; along with food vendors, crafts, gift and general merchandise near the Depot. Festivities will conclude with a Christmas tree lighting program which begins at 5 p.m. Children’s activities include FREE snow tubing down “Depot Hill”, a FREE snow playground, FREE and pay-to-play inflatables, trackless train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and much more. For more information, visit www.adaywithsanta. com, or call the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714.

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by Cynthia Regalla Christmas is a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon which is two millennia old.

Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. The legend of St. Nicholas is traced back to a monk named St. Nicholas — born around 280 AD in Patara (near Myra in modern-day Turkey), admired for piety and kindness. In 1881, Thomas Nast drew the first likeness of Santa, giving him his bright red suit trimmed with white fur, the North Pole workshop, the elves and his wife, Mrs. Claus. In 1890, the Salvation Army needed funds for Holiday meals for needy families and began dressing up unemployed men in Santa suits to solicit donations. Also, it is estimated that every year, 30 to 35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States.

Acworth resident, Lou Farina’s happiest childhood memory was watching the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York, a tradition started by construction workers in 1931. Born and raised in Astoria, Long Island, New York, Lou enjoyed popular customs of decorating trees, exchanging gifts, attending church and sharing meals with family and friends during the Holiday Season. He would incorporate his passion for woodworking with his Christmas spirit and create a wonderland of lights and characters from some of our favorite stories. He does this year after year with no concern for the effort required to set up and break down this display or his electric bill. He does this for his family and for all the people who drive by every year and celebrate the reason for the season …the birth of Jesus!

Lou feels blessed to be married to his wife Kathy, also his best friend, for 37 years, and to have four adult children and seven grandchildren. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force

Lou Farina from 1963-1967 and another 45 years working at Lockheed Martin as a technical writer of aircraft maintenance manuals. All his family members describe him as talented, a good provider, a great dad and the best Italian cook! They go to church together, eat out together and are always there for each other!

I recently sat down with Lou and asked him how this tradition of decorating his yard began. Here is his story.

We tried removing a scene or two and replacing it with a new one, but we found out the families who visit our wonderland, missed the scenes that we removed.

Have you ever participated in a decoration contest? Years ago we entered a Christmas decoration contest that we saw on CBS television, and we won!! Also, we were nominated as the Best Decorated home in Brookstone II.

Who started the tradition in your family of transforming your home into a Christmas Wonderland and how many generations have followed it? My parents, Mama and Papa Farina, started with Santa and his reindeers. When Kathy and I had our first child, I made my own Santa and reindeers, adding a character or a scene every year thereafter. It’s definitely a family affair. Kathy finds the images; I bring the characters to life in wood, drawing their facial expressions by hand. We all help paint the characters and scenes, and set everything up outside as a family.

What can we look forward to seeing in the Farina’s Christmas Wonderland this Holiday Season? We do have a few new characters this year…but, part of our tradition is to surprise everyone! Merry Christmas!

Is there a story behind each scene? Yes, we like recreating scenes from our children’s and grandchildren’s favorite stories. We started out adding something new each year, but now that the yard is getting crowded, we wait a couple of years before adding a new scene!

I would also like to share with everyone that Lou’s brother, Joe, passed away this year on September 21, of lung cancer. If you are looking to give a gift that will help save lives, please donate to the American Lung Association http://www.lung.org/donate/.

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The Farina’s home is located at 5735 Fairwood Drive, in the Brookstone II subdivision. Please be sure to drive by the home and enjoy the lights and decorations that give so much pleasure to so many.

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Audrey Tanchez Age 5 on December 13 Happy Birthday, Princess!

We love you, Mommy & Daddy

Ben Connelly Age 8 on December 7 Son of Keith & Cassie Brother of Noah & Will

Glenn Miller & Evan Miller

Glen will be celebrating on December 2 and Evan will turn 5 years old on December 18 Best Husband, Dad & Son! We love you guys!

Happy Birthday!

Love, Kim (Mom) & Brookie

Regina Russell Celebrating on December 5 Wife of Joseph Mother of Matthew, Josh & Jessica

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Joseph Russell

Celebrating on December 17 Husband of Regina Father of Matthew, Josh & Jessica

Ron Salazar

Kenlie Deason

Brooke Deason

Reed Humburg

Rick Pollack

Kaci Pollack

Celebrating on December 12 Husband of Myra Father of Cherish

Age 3 on October 16 Happy Birthday, Kenlie Grace!

We love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kerri & Brooke

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Cally Bradshaw Celebrating on December 15 Happy Birthday!

Wife of Billy Mother of Matt, Andrew & Will

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Husband to Cindy Father to Kaci & Brett

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Daughter of Rick & Cindy Sister of Brett!

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Celebrating on December 25 Husband of Dana Father of Jeremy & Kristy Stepfather of Christina

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Love, Mommy, Daddy, We love you so much!

Cole & Brielle Love, Mom, Dad, Kerri & Kenlie

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Richard Beard Celebrating on December 6 Happy Birthday from the crew!

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Celebrating on December 6 Husband of Melinda Father of Robert, Stephanie, Madelyn & Mallory

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Celebrating on December 10 Happy Birthday from you know who!

Connie Smith Celebrating on December 9 Happy Birthday from your co-workers!

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Celebrating on December 8 Happy Birthday from the crew!

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Celebrating on December 16 Happy Birthday from the crew!

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Born July 31, 2013 7 lbs., 7.4 ozs. 19 inches Blessed parents are Ellie Wahlmeier & Jackson Speaker Joyful and thrilled grandparents are Bruce & Cheryl Wahlmeier Proud & delightful big sister Ayla Rae Speaker

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Dwight & Kristy Alcala

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North Cobb High School held their annual Homecoming Parade & Block Party on Halloween night on Main Street in downtown Acworth.

The streets were filled with cars, trucks, cheerleaders, football players, the marching band, NJROTC and more. There was live music, a costume contest and Trunk or Treating for the kids.

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The student body along with administration and teachers, enjoyed an exciting Spirit Week in celebration of Homecoming. Students participated in Dress-up days from the 20’s, 50’s, 70’s and 80’s, homecoming parade, their dance, tailgating, a movie night out on the field and more.

During half time of the football game, Franzene Minott was crowed as the 2013 Homecoming Queen. Congratulations to Franzene & all the Class Representatives!

Senior Class Homecoming Representatives

Students enjoyed the 70s Dress-up day.

Homecoming Court Franzene Minott receives a hug & kiss from her father upon hearing she was elected the new Homecoming Queen.

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On Monday, November 11, the City of Acworth hosted a Veteran’s Day Ceremony, where citizens joined together to support the brave men and women who have served, and are serving our country. Held at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, the community gathered around to see the service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surrounding the American Flag at the memorial, as well as, the flag representing the Prisoners of War. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers honoring those who have served.

Mayor Tommy Allegood welcomed everyone in attendance and thanked the Veterans for their service. North Cobb Christian School’s Chorus sang the National Anthem and the NJROTC Unit from Allatoona High School did the Presentation of Colors.

Officer Stanley Almon, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Jordan Ledwell, Children’s Pastor of Freedom Church led the invocation. U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Phil Gingrey, spoke to the crowd and introduced Col. Eddie Williams of the Georgia State Defense Force as the guest speaker of the ceremony.

Here are a few memories of the day, along with a photograph of the men and women in attendance, who have served our country. Thank you to everyone who attended. If you would like to honor someone who has served our country by purchasing a paver, please call (770) 917-1234.

J.R. McAliley, Jr.

J.R. McAliley, III

Eddie Williams

Gene Kreutzman

US Army Air Force WWII

Richard Weber

Tom ”Knobby” Walsh

US Air Force Korean & Vietnam

Dick Bailey

Ron Mazzola

Nancy Hitching

Ron Papaleoni

Jose Agosto

Ed Johnston

US Navy Korean

US Army Air Force WWII

US Navy Vietnam

US Navy Korean

U.S. Army

US Army Vietnam

US Navy Vietnam

US Air Force

US Air Force Vietnam

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Leonard McClure

Jimmy Durham

Terry Hendrix

US Army WWII, Korean & Vietnam

US Navy

US Army Vietnam

Steve Gantt

Ron Asby US Navy Vietnam

US Marine Corps Desert Storm

US Air Force Vietnam

Bill Wood

Herman Kennedy

Roy Padgett

Philip Kensinger

Rick Caffey

Jesse Windsor

Bill Chase

Walter Goulet

Henry Alexander

James C. Tamm

Gene Pugliese

Doug McKittrick

Larry “Tug” Hale

Ed Setzler

US Army Vietnam

US Army WWII

Ron Hojnowski US Navy - ROTC

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US Air Force Desert Storm

US Army Vietnam

Mike Taylor

US Army WWII

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US Army

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Michael Smith

Guy Condra

Paul Williams

Vince DiCecco

Christopher Lowry

Randall Johnson

Larry Willis

Buddy Inlow

Dennis Melton

Bill Grier

David Burdette

William Smith

Gerald Dennard US Navy

US Marine Corps

Damon Warden

Paul Goulet

John Husselman

Barry Loudermilk

US Marine Corps Vietnam

US Air Force Korean

US Navy Vietnam

US Army Vietnam

US Navy Vietnam

US Navy

US Navy Vietnam

US Navy WWII & Korean

US Navy

US Army Vietnam

US Air Force Desert Storm

US Navy Desert Storm

US Coast Guard

US Air Force Vietnam

US Air Force Vietnam

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“Brendan Strong” Brendan Glover is quite possibly Acworth’s youngest and strongest hero. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on July 21, 2006, at only age 7. He was told he was at low to standard risk, with less than 10% chance of relapse. He completed treatment on September 9, 2009. Unfortunately, after 6 months, doctors found that Brendan had relapsed during a routine visit. On June 19, 2012, Brendan completed another 2 1/2 years of chemotherapy. This time, he went a full year treatment free until June 20, 2013, when he found out he had relapsed yet again. Now, doctors are combining chemotherapy with a bone marrow transplant with the hope that this will finally give Brendan his cure. Brendan received his bone marrow transplant on October 22, 2013 and he continues to fight.

In fact, Brendan’s will to fight, despite all he has been through, is what makes him one of Acworth’s heroes.

Brendan has endured everything from infections, painful mouth sores, rashes, fevers, nausea, fatigue, weeks without solid food, transfusions to countless IVs, MRIs and steroids all because he refuses to give up. It is far more than most could, and should have to endure, especially at such a young age. His strength has become an inspiration to the entire Acworth community.

Brendan’s favorite subject in school has always been history.

This is why, while attending Durham last year as an 8th grader, Brendan and his history teacher, Mr. Panter, developed a special relationship. Because they are both self-proclaimed “history geeks”, Brendan always enjoyed talking about anything history related with Mr. Panter before and after class. Further, Mr. Panter mentioned how Brendan always asked each of his teachers to partner him with fellow students who typically are not included in group activities because of his desire to inspire and make them feel good about themselves. This is a true testament of how despite 34

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all that Brendan has gone through, he still always puts others first. This is just another way that Brendan is a true hero.

When Mr. Panter was talking with Brendan about his relapse and his transplant, his best advice for Brendan was that there are different types of strength. He told Brendan to be strong – to be "Brendan Strong." He says there is no greater strength than “Brendan Strong.” Thus, Brendan’s motto for his fight against cancer was born.

With the new motto decided, several teachers at Durham teamed up to plan a “Brendan Strong” Day at school. With Brendan already having a passion for camo, Durham principal, Susan Galante and teacher, Kristy Hartrampf quickly designed camo “Brendan Strong” bracelets to sell for $1. Students were also able to donate $1 to dress in camo for the day. The theme of the “Brendan Strong” Day was camouflage to remind Brendan that though he may not be able to “see” his friends while in the hospital, everyone is always with him in heart. The “Brendan Strong” Day was a success thanks to the Durham Middle School staff. 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Glover family.

The bracelets are still being sold and the sales have expanded to Allatoona High School. Brendan is a freshman at Allatoona this year, but due to his relapse has only been able to attend two days of school. Even so, Allatoona is proud to have such a beacon of strength as a part of the Buccaneer family that he was recently named "Student of the Day" at Allatoona.

The Glover family is hopeful that the bone marrow transplant received in October will give Brendan a complete cure from leukemia. Until then, Brendan will keep fighting. Brendan is the definition of strong – he is “Brendan Strong.”

If you would like to read more about Brendan’s story, receive updates on his progress or leave a positive message in his guestbook, please visit http://www.caringbridge. org/visit/brendanglover2.

“BRENDAN STRONG”

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Promoting a Start-Up Stage Business In my last article, I discussed the life cycle stages of a typical business — Seed, Start-Up, Growth, Expansion, Decline and Exit stages. This month, I would like to focus on the areas on which a Start-Up company should focus to promote and grow its business.

Unless you have started a franchise with a well-recognized brand name, Don Kyle the biggest challenge you probably are going to encounter is name recognition. So what are some of the most effective ways to get your name out to your target market? I have listed several ways you should consider to do this.

1. Prepare a press release about who you are, what you do, and how this is going to benefit your target market. Then, disseminate it to all local media outlets, including social media channels. It is important to note that news and information providers want to print or post information that is interesting and beneficial for their audiences.

Therefore, focus your press release on how you are going to provide a product or service that will do just that, rather than talking only about your company or yourself.

2. Establish and cultivate a social media and web presence.

This is a great way to get your message out and allow you to extrapolate your person-to-person community involvement activities discussed below.

3. Host a grand opening event with the help and participation of local business associations and local media. Be sure to schedule your event for a time which will allow the optimal attendance, e.g., a Saturday morning when families are out and about in the community.

4. Get involved with your community. There are many ways you can do this, depending on the nature of your business, such as with local business associations, schools, religious organizations, civic and charitable groups, other businesses, sports leagues and groups, etc. For example, if your company caters to children, contact local schools (both private and public), sports organizations, kid’s activity groups (such as dance studios, children’s theater, martial arts studios, etc.), and other groups and businesses that also cater to children. Establish affiliate and referral relationships with those that are the most likely to help you spread the word about your company.

5. Research and select effective channels to advertise your business, such as with local magazines, social media, etc.

Taking these steps should help build your name quickly.

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Warnings from the Better Business Bureau Holiday shopping: Is That Toy Safe?

Our children’s safety is important to us anytime of the year. But especially during the holidays, we all need to be aware of the toys we buy and making sure they are safe for children.

How to find out which toys have been recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC, keeps a list of recalled toys on their website at www.cpsc.gov.

Consumers can also subscribe to their e-mail list (www.cpsc.gov/ cpsclist.aspx) or RSS feed to receive updates on recalls as they occur. The Toy Industry Association also provides extensive information on toy safety and people can scroll through photos of recalled toys in an easy-to-use index on their website www. toyinfo.org.

Most manufacturers will have toy recall information on their websites. Here are just a few: http://service.mattel.com/us/ContactUs.aspx - Mattel and FisherPrice http://www.toysrusinc.com/safety/recalls/ - Toys R Us http://www.hasbro.com/customer-service/recall/ - Hasbro What to do if you have purchased a recalled toy. The CPSC negotiates the specific resolution over a recalled toy with the toy manufacturer – usually resulting in a refund or an exchange for a different toy. Parents can consult the CPSC Web site for specific resolutions and instructions.

Shoppers can also try returning a recalled toy directly to the retailer – rather than dealing directly with the manufacturer.

Shoppers should understand though, that many major toy outlets have their own return policy for recalled toys, and policies may differ significantly.

While some recalled toys can cause noticeable injury to a child, toys that contain too much lead can have a less obvious, although still dangerous, affect. The CPSC warns that at-home leadlevel testing kits are inaccurate, so parents worried about lead poisoning should first talk to their pediatrician about conducting a blood test.

If a child becomes injured by a potentially faulty or toxic toy, in addition to contacting medical personnel, parents can also call the CPSC hotline at (800) 638-2772.

More safe toy-buying advice from BBB — Be careful when shopping online. Most large retailers are quick to pull products off the shelf, and, as a secondary precaution, flag the bar codes, so if the item is scanned at checkout, the cashier knows to not let consumers purchase the item. While online auction sites or bulletin boards may have policies against selling recalled toys, according to researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Columbus Children’s Hospital, recalled toys and other unsafe products are often sold to unknowing parents. It’s very important to check with the CPSC and the Toy Industry Association before buying a new or used toy or product for children online.

Ho Ho Hold on Before Sending Money to People You Haven’t Met The perfect puppy for a spouse, a car priced just right for your teenager. Sales and special offers typically increase during the holidays, and scammers are also poised to try to steal people’s hard-earned cash. Western Union and Better Business Bureau are equipping consumers with important tips to avoid falling for a scammer’s tricks when shopping for holiday gifts.

“Scam artists prey on consumers’ desire to make loved ones happy with special gifts during the holidays. They use this impulse to overcome the victim’s reasoning, telling the victim that he or she must act quickly,” said Carrie Hurt, President and CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. “Scam artists often sound so convincing that victims don’t feel the need to check out their real qualifications. It’s always best to deal with established organizations. Rescue a puppy from a caring shelter or buy that car from a legitimate dealer.”

What else can consumers do? Visit BBB Scam Stopper (bbb.org/scam) , a site launched by Western Union and BBB to help consumers reduce their chances of becoming a victim of a scam. Western Union and BBB also remind consumers never to send a money transfer to an individual you have not met in person.

“Money transfer is a great way to send money quickly and conveniently to friends and loved ones,” said Shelley Bernhardt, Director of Consumer Protection at Western Union. “However, it is not intended for use when doing business with someone you have not met face-to-face.”

It is particularly important to use caution when bidding on items using an online auction. Buyers are told the seller only accepts money transfers for payment. The “seller” tells the buyer to put the transaction in a fictitious name, falsely convincing the victim this protects their money until the goods or services are received.

The “seller” retrieves the funds and the merchandise never arrives.

Much in the same way you shouldn’t send cash through the mail to a complete stranger, don’t use a money transfer service to pay for a product you haven’t seen, from an individual you have not met. For more information, you can also visit their website at www.westernunion.com/stopfraud.

***For more consumer tips, visit www.bbb.org.*** BBB representatives are available to assist you from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. — 4 p.m. All BBB reports and the ability to file complaints can be done at www.bbb.org. BBB reports are also available via the automated phone system 24 hours a day by calling (404) 766-0875.

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Acworth Police Department Once more, here we are at the end of the year right in the midst of the holiday season. I will take this opportunity to remind our Acworth Community Magazine readers that there are those who would like to brighten their Christmas with your gifts, while making your holidays dismal. With a small amount of effort, you can help deter theft and reserve your gifts for those loved ones that you intended them for rather than unwillingly give them up to an opportunist looking to help him or herself to your generosity.

Properly installed, quality locks are a good start, but a lock or deadbolt is only as good as the door frame. When pressure is applied to a door, it is usually not the door or lock that breaks. It is the thin frame that the latch locks into that breaks away. This can easily be strengthened by making sure that the strike plate for the deadbolt is installed with long pins or screws that reach into the 2”x4” studs used to frame the door opening. Check for yourself by using a screwdriver and removing the screw from the strike plate on the jamb. Most likely, you will find that the screw is about one-half inch in length. With a quick trip to the hardware or home improvement store, you can pick up a heavy duty strike designed to give your door frame some extra protection.

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Proper lawn maintenance and keeping the shrubs trimmed, can prevent would be intruders from having the upper hand by being able to conceal themselves as they creep around your property. Privacy fences are certainly nice, but they can also offer privacy for your unwanted guests as well. Take a quick look around your property and determine if there are obvious spots that would provide hiding places for someone with less than desirable intentions.

Leave blinds and drapes open during the day while you are away at work so that suspicious changes or movement can be noticed from outside the structure. During the Christmas season, place expensive gifts out of sight. This may mean not putting everything under the tree so as to not seem too inviting. Jumping ahead to the days after Christmas, avoid placing the box for the new flat screen on the curb. Make alternate arrangements to dispose the evidence of your expensive gifts, especially electronics packaging.

Make your home look occupied if you’re planning to be out of town. Stop your mail and paper delivery or even better, have a neighbor pick up these items for you. Also, ask your neighbor to alternate opening blinds in different parts of the house and alternate lighting at night. Most timers now offer more than one option for on/off settings. Try to avoid the proverbial lamp on a timer that comes on and goes off at the same time every night.

While on vacation, avoid posting photos and information about your trip or itinerary on social media. Try not to advertise when you are not going to be home! Finally, in regards to home security, the Acworth Police Department offers vacation house checks as well. You can sign up for this FREE service on our website, and we will send an officer to check your property periodically while you are away.

When shopping, always be aware of your surroundings in parking lots and decks. Keep your keys in your hand so that you are not fumbling for them when you approach your vehicle. Always park in a well lit area. Remember that lighting is the number one crime deterrent!

It is hard to carry all those gifts from store to store during a long shopping day. If you have to make a trip to the car to store gifts rather than just dropping them in the trunk and heading back for more bounty, move the car to another location across the lot. I know it’s hard to give up that prime parking spot, but the bad guys are watching. Leave them with the impression that you have left for the day.

By exercising some good common sense techniques, you can cut your chances of becoming a victim during the holiday season. Be creative and practice being safe. If you have any questions or comments regarding safety or security, I would like to hear from you, and I invite you to“Like” the Acworth Police Department on Facebook.

As we march toward 2014, I pray that you and your family have a safe and joyous holiday season.

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Claude & Willie Mae Johnson Claude Johnson was born on June 15, 1936, right here in Acworth, in an area that he calls “the country” and has lived here ever since. However, the area considered the “country” is actually the area around where Mars Hill Road is today.

Claude refers to this area as his “territory,” where he was born and raised. In addition, he remembers where Allatoona High School and Lake Allatoona are located, as being farmland with miles of cotton, corn and peanut fields. Claude and his family actually lived on several farms when he was little. His family consisted of 14, that being 12 children and his mom and dad. They lived in one of the houses on the farm, and they would do all of the cropping and harvesting on the farm for the family that owned the property. Then, they would take the harvested cotton to the cotton gin. This was the way Claude’s dad made money for his family.

Growing up, Claude and his friends used to have to walk from the Mars Hill Road area, all the way to what is now known as Roberts School, previously the Rosenwald School, in Acworth. This is where he attended school from 1st – 8th grade. After school, Claude had to come home and go work on the farm. He would do anything and everything from picking cotton and milking cows, to finding a good chicken for his mom to cook for dinner that night. When Claude was not working on the farm, he loved to run around and try to catch rabbits. He remembers being able to run freely, especially since all the stores that are in the area today, were 40

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not there back then. In fact, at the time, there was only one store on Cobb Parkway, and it was a mobile store on wheels!

The Roberts School in Acworth only went up to grade 8, at which point students had to go to the black high school in Marietta. However, after finishing 8th grade, Claude went straight to work. He found a job with ARA Food Services at Lockheed, which is still located today on South Cobb Drive. He started off as a cook and worked his way up to being a chef.

After working for ARA Food Services for 28 years, in 1972, Claude went to work for Hewlett Packard.

Hewlett Packard was first located on Windy Hill in Marietta, but then relocated to the Sandy Springs area.

Finally, in 2000, Claude decided to retire.

Going back to 1953, Claude was lucky enough to meet the love of his life, Willie Mae. She was born in Marietta, but moved to Acworth when she was eight years old to live with her grandmother. Her grandmother raised her and her siblings after the unfortunate passing of her parents.

Although Willie Mae had known of Claude, they officially met one day at her aunt’s restaurant called “The Café,” which was on School Street in Acworth, near Roberts School. This was a popular spot for kids to hang out, especially on the weekends. On the evening they met, Willie Mae was headed home because she had to be at her house before dark, so she was not able to hang out that night. Claude followed her home and they talked for a few minutes and from there, the rest is

history. Willie Mae was only 16 years old and Claude was 17, but in 1954, the happy couple got married and soon after, began their family. Willie Mae gave birth to their only child, a son, named Claude Jr., who actually goes by Ronnie.

As Claude continued to reminisce about his life here in Acworth, he remembers that where City Hall is located, there used to be a place where they would put “shoes” on their horses and there was a 5 & 10¢ Store where Henry’s Louisiana Grill is today. In addition, Claude and Willie Mae remember the Silver Trolley restaurant in downtown that served hamburgers and hotdogs. They also remember going to the theatre in downtown Acworth where the upstairs was the area reserved for African Americans and the downstairs area was reserved for white people. Even though areas in Acworth were segregated for a long time, Claude is adamant to recognize that Acworth was a place with little to no prejudice as far as he was concerned. Black people and white people simply stayed on their “sides” and got along just fine. Claude does not remember any hateful crimes, name calling, fighting or anything of that nature. He reflects that Acworth was a place where most people did not see color.

However, because full integration in Acworth did not occur until the mid-1960s, stores, restaurants and even activities were segregated. In 1962, a group of African American boys who were about 10 years old saw that white boys were having fun playing little league baseball and decided they wanted to play as well.

They didn’t understand why they couldn’t have their own league, so they went to Claude and asked for his help to start an African American little league baseball team. So, Claude went to city hall and the City of Acworth agreed to let him organize the first ever black little league baseball team in the city, and gave him all the necessary equipment to do so. After two years of playing at the Coats & Clark Ball Field near Highway 41, little league baseball was integrated in Acworth and the need for two separate leagues disappeared, none of which would have been possible without the help of Claude.

In February 2012, the City of Acworth and the Acworth Achievers, recognized lifetime resident Claude Johnson for his tribute to Black History Month as a citizen and coach who organized the first African-American youth baseball team in Acworth. Claude was also presented with a proclamation by Mayor Tommy Allegood on behalf of the Board of Aldermen in honor of his contribution to Black History Month.

Claude and Willie Mae were and still are very involved in Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church located on Taylor Street in downtown Acworth. On May 21, 1989, Claude actually became an ordained Deacon for the church. Claude ran a bus ministry in which he would pick up children and bring them to church for Willie Mae’s Sunday school class. He also made sure all of the elderly members of the church had the opportunity to ride the bus as well.

Claude and Willie Mae feel extremely blessed to have the life they have here in Acworth. For them, this is home sweet home. While they both loved how Acworth used to be, they also have truly enjoyed being able to watch the town grow into the absolutely wonderful place it is today. In their opinion, the way Cobb Parkway has been built up over the last several years and the addition of Lake Acworth, are just two of the many ways Acworth has become an even better place to live than it already was.

The couple agrees that what makes a great town is good hearted people and Acworth has just that. Claude and Willie Mae are very thankful for the wonderful mayor of Acworth, Tommy Allegood. They feel he is a great man who truly cares about Acworth’s residents and has greatly impacted our community. Both Claude and Willie Mae are also definitely a part of the “good hearted people” that make Acworth such a great place to live. Claude and Wilie Mae Johnson will always be proud to call this city their home. After all, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

Should Parents Accompany Their Children During Dental Treatment?

Here is a typical scenario with a child dental visit. An eight year old boy enters the dental treatment room to receive two fillings. The boy is slightly anxious because he has never had a cavity filled before. The boy’s mother escorts her son into the treatment room with the intent of being present for the entire visit. Her goal is to console him and protect him.

The mother states to her son that he is going to get a shot and will feel a big pinch, because she believes this is helpful.

Mom reaches over and holds her son’s hand as soon as the doctor walks into the room, implying a problem. As the dentist begins to explain the procedure to the young patient, the mom restates these comments to her son to better explain the meaning. The child becomes distracted from both the dentist and his mother providing information.

This increases the child’s anxiety and often results in an unfavorable dental appointment.

Learning to successfully interact with others is one of the most important aspects of a child’s development, and this includes when a child visits the dentist. The child must learn to listen to the dentist to understand the value of the dental procedure and how to cope with the treatment.

The parent often wants to be present in the treatment room to monitor the dentist and ensure the safety of their child.

This is very understandable, but the presence of the parent in the treatment room undermines the authority of the dentist. The child instinctively turns to the parent for protection because he or she is scared, instead of putting his or her trust in the dentist. The presence of a parent further elevates the child’s emotional level, rather than allowing the child’s independence to generate the strength to get through the appointment.

In today’s technological society, child development is hindered by less face-to-face conversation because of cell phones, texting and social media. As a result, children today are having a more difficult time coping with spontaneous social interactions, including a visit to the dentist. “Children, today, don’t know how to handle conflict face-to-face because of their involvement in technology that begins very young,” said Melissa Ortega, a child psychologist at New York’s Child Mind Institute.

Children and teens, ages 8 – 18, spend an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes daily, playing video games, going online and watching TV. In addition, most have no household rules governing how much time they are allowed to spend doing these things, according to the 2010 study, Generation M2 Media in the Lives of 8 to 18 year olds, conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Add to that the time spent eating, sleeping and attending school during the week, and little time

is left for anything else such as playing, socializing and enhancing communication skills.

Parents always want to protect their children from life’s adversities.

However, children learn from life’s adversities to develop the character they need for their future. Children need Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry. to embrace challenging He is a resident of Acworth and situations, such as going has practiced in Southwest to the dentist, in order Cherokee County for over to grow personally.

21 years. He is a Dental Advisor Some parents are just for two nationally renowned not comfortable leaving dental research companies. their child in the dental Office: (770) 926-0000 treatment room alone and Website: FountianViewSmiles.com a good compromise is for the parent to remain in the hallway, out of sight, still allowing the child to contend with the dental appointment independently.

After treating thousands of children over several decades, it is very evident that children perform their role as young patients much better when they are by themselves in the treatment room, independent of their parent(s). The child is best talked to as an adult so the child will ultimately act as an adult.

A show – tell – do method is best implemented to allow the child to audibly and visually understand the procedure they will undergo before it is done. Children generally accept dental care without a problem. It is important that a child’s dental care is handled efficiently and very comfortably every time so he or she will have a positive experience.

My professional advice to parents is to express your confidence in the dentist to your child and explain only the facts of any upcoming dental procedure. Avoid expressing personal dental anxieties you may have from your past experiences.

Dentistry has advanced tremendously in recent years, including computer anesthesia that is painless for children and, with distractive elements such as television and headphones directly at the dental chair, children breeze through their dental appointment easier than ever.

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December Events Monthly Luncheon Thursday, December 5 @ 11:30 a.m.

A Month of Giving Held at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road

Belong Here and Do More in 2013

November Luncheon Veterans Salute

Pictured L–R: ABA President Sheri Brante; Douglas McKittrick, Post 304 member, USAF Veteran, Gulf War Vet & Academic Dean DeVry University was the guest speaker; Kim Wigington founder of Brookwood Christian Language School and Beth Ann Reid, Office Manager; and Brandon Douglas, Assistant City Manager of Acworth.

Ford Elementary, recognized as School of the Month. L-R: Cameron Hunt, Kade Kelly, Maggie Frost and Anna Caitlin Hayworth.

Back: Principal Dr. Jami Frost and Teacher of the Year Drena Varghese.

Alive After Five Thursday, December 12 @ 5:30 p.m.

Held at: Center Street Tavern 4381 Senator Russell Avenue Acworth, (770) 917-0004

Morning Jolt

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday morning at 7:45 a.m.

Held at Panera Bread 3384 Cobb Parkway (Target Shopping Center)

Members of the American Legion Post 304: Ron Mazzola, Dick Bailey, Jesse Windsor, Sonya Lowe, Buddy Inlow, David Burdette, Greg Vassilious and Ron Asby.

Durham Middle School, recognized as School of the Month. L-R: Jr. Beta Club members - Anna Jarrett, Shannon Roberts and Maddie Byrne. Back: Beta Club Sponsor Caroline Dean, member Brent Murphy, BC Sponsor Cindy Walker and Principal Dr. Susan Galante.

Frey Elementary School was recognized as one of the three Schools of the Month. L-R: Teacher of the Year Melissa Hacker and Principal Joyce Piket.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill of Kennesaw catered a decilious luncheon. Front L-R: Adam Fricker, Dustin Satterfield and Mike Yudiskas. Back: Ashley Bunch, Jenine Gibbons and owner of Carrabba’s Mike Schroeder.

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Alive After Five held at Fusco’s Via Roma and sponsored by the American Legion Post 304

Jay White, Sheri Brante, along with Mike Fusco, owner of Fusco’s Via Roma, and Ron Asby & Greg Vassilious, representing the American Legion Post 304, sponsored the Alive After Five event.

Patrick Reid and Chris Miller

Marvon Williams, Maurice Taylor, Kay Morgan and Carmen Taylor

Joe Clay, Kelly Wilson and Deborah Hill

Josh Bowen and Scott Miller

Tracilla Lorens

Misty Dodds and Cassandra Bickel, Standing: Steve & Sherry Hale, Mark Morgan and Doug Hornak

Keith Ivey, Doug Hornak, Scott Miller and Emmett Nash

Dr. Bruce Hester

Greg Vassilious, Bob Weatherford and Ron Asby

Jay Thomas, Alexandra Carpanzano and Matthew Watson

Charlie Chacos, Laura Cawthern, Paul Letalien and Jude Dooley

Kevin & Kim Wigington

Joe Wright, Michelle Eckart and Scott Sawyer

Ben & Sue Lackey

7 Things Homeowners Can Do to Prevent Electrical Fires According to U.S. Fire Administration figures, at least 26,000 fires each year can be traced back to electrical problems. As a result, nearly 300 Americans are killed every year.

The following are seven things homeowners can do to prevent electrical fires.

Dan Jape

1. Treat frayed appliance cords and wiring seriously. A cord that has exposed wiring is an immediate cause for concern. Have damaged cords replaced by a qualified electrician and stop using the appliance until a professional assesses the damage.

2. End the use of extension cords. The USFA cautions against the regular use of extension cords. Extention cords are only a temporary solution, not something permanent that replaces a wall outlet. The largest appliances need a dedicated outlet, and an electrician can advise you whether or not one is viable at different places in a room. Connecting appliances via an extension cord is a major electrical fire hazard.

Chiropractic Christmas In the light of the holidays I was trolling the internet for some inspiration when I came across this “Chiropractic Christmas” poem. I thought it was an adorable play on words to a holiday favorite and I thought it was the perfect thing for the spirit of the season. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

T’was the day before Christmas, Dr. Sherri Ziomek but there was no cheer.

No jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer.

The word had gone out that Santa was sick.

There would be no visit from jolly St. Nick.

The people were sad; no gaiety sounded.

For Christmas had come, but Santa was grounded.

He drove down the road, and what should he see?

But a sign for a doctor, who was a D.C. Now Santa was not one to like a new tactic, But all else had failed, so he tried Chiropractic.

He entered the office and saw at a glance, in a place such as this, illness hasn’t a chance.

3. Rethink appliance purchase and use. Check to see if the appliance you want has the seal of a nationally recognized testing laboratory. While using any appliance, make sure the plug matches the outlet, prong-for-prong.

The office staff smiled, the music was sappy, with all of the patients contented and happy.

In a very short time, to judge by the clock, he was in the adjusting room, talking to Doc.

4. Remove cords from trafficked areas. The solution is to add an outlet or change the location of the appliance. Don’t keep a cord where people travel over it, as a cord kicked loose from the appliance can start a fire.

It must be the hurry, the tension and all, I simply can’t seem to get on the ball.

Life used to be easy; just kids, toys and whistles, now I dodge smog, spaceships and missiles.

5. Acknowledge smoke signals. At the first sign of smoke, discontinue use of an appliance until it is repaired. The same approach applies for wiring and cords. In the case of any electrical device, when there’s smoke, there will likely be fire.

And Doc, take a look at the size of this pack!

Have you any idea what it does to my back?

Poor Santa was miserable and just barely able, with the help of the Doctor, to get on the table.

6. Assess power strip specifications. It’s important to check the specifications of power strips and surge protectors to be sure they have been tested by a recognized lab. They need to have internal overload protection, or the potential for electrical fires increase dramatically.

The Doctor was gentle; without a fuss or a tussle he examined the vertebrae and relaxed every muscle.

He spotted trouble and then with a click, started aligning the spine of old St. Nick.

7. Reserve all electrical work for qualified technicians. The easiest way to prevent electrical fires is to contact a company with experience in electrical work to check your home. A qualified electrician should be at the control, no matter how minor you consider the job. Temporary fixes such as space heaters and extension cords often become permanent habits for homeowners, which increase the likelihood of electrical fires.

For all your electrical needs, be sure to call a specialist today who can help you prevent electrical fires that could turn into tragedies.

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9969.

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Santa felt aches and pains slipping away and in no time at all he began to feel gay.

The air was a tingle with new fallen snow and a healthy Kris Kringle was rarin’ to go.

As he went out the door, he threw them a kiss; why, it had been centuries since he felt as good as this!

Then once more he shouldered the bag full of toys, his heart overflowing with true Christmas joys.

by Author Unknown Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University. She has been involved with chiropractics since the age of ten. Even then, she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care; to feel and perform at her personal best. You may reach her at Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at (770) 423-9010.

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Diabetes and the Eyes

Dr. Dylan Reach

Diabetes is becoming an epidemic because of the obesity crisis in the United States. In fact, 17 million Americans suffer from diabetes.

Of these people, one-third are unaware that they have the disease.

Undiagnosed, diabetes can result in vision impairment, a frequent complication of both Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes, and blindness.

Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 – 74 years old. Other vision problems caused by diabetes include: vision changes, glaucoma, cataracts and retinopathy.

An optometrist is an important member of your health care team – particularly if you have been diagnosed with diabetes. Type-2 diabetes is associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, medical history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, physical inactivity and race/ethnicity. The rising incidence of diabetes in the United States is the result

Dr. Dylan Reach

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of a dramatic increase in obesity, as well as the aging of the population.

With a comprehensive eye examination, an optometrist can detect and diagnose retinal damage from diabetes and start you on the road to treatment for the disease. Early signs of diabetic retinopathy are leaking blood vessels, retinal swelling (macular edema) and deposits on the retina. Signs of other vascular diseases such as hypertension can be detected in this way as well.

To help detect diabetic retinopathy, as well as other diseases, we are now able to offer the latest technology in eye exams – OCT – Scanning Retinal Imaging. The OCT will produce the most comprehensive image of your retina and allow us to perform a more thorough exam than was previously possible. The result is that we can better prevent or reduce vision loss in our patients with a simple, quick and patient-friendly new exam.

Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare.

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

Garage Remodeling 101

Jeff Glover

One of the easiest ways to add more room to your home is to utilize existing space. Garage remodeling can be a cost-effective way to expand your home’s living space, especially if you already park in the driveway. While many people end up storing everything in their garage, a garage remodel can encourage you to reorganize and give your home more usable space.

choose upstairs or downstairs for the laundry is a real coup.

Mud room: These rooms are commonly found in northern climates because of snow. They help protect your home from outdoor dirt and debris, and encourage everyone to leave their shoes and other outdoor gear in this space. If you also install a big laundry sink, you’ll find it’s great for those “Do-It-Yourself” cleanup projects or for holiday entertaining. I’m sure there have been times you wished you had a secondary sink for those big roasting pans or extra large pots.

A garage offers the perfect environment for a home office, studio space or workshop and since many garages are attached to the home, a little garage remodeling can easily match the same comforts as a home.

However, converting your garage doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your storage area. Many garages have become multifunctional, allowing for cars, general storage and even a workshop, all in the same space.

Music room: This is where all of you dreamers practice, in hopes that your “garage band” will one day make it big.

Consider soundproofing the garage to avoid your family and neighbors from complaining of the noise, I mean music.

Other ideas on ways to transform your garage:

Good luck and happy remodeling!!!

Laundry room: If your laundry room is in the basement and you have no space upstairs, building a small laundry room in your garage will eliminate the need to go up and down the stairs.

When it comes to real estate value, having a main floor laundry room is a bonus, but having the ability for the next owner to

As you can see, the possibilities are endless. When it comes to cost, a garage remodel is a very economical way to add some very needed space if you are running out.

Jeff Glover is a Georgia, licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County who grew up in Marietta and has lived the last 15 years in the Acworth community. He has been in the construction industry for 17 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. You can contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.bren-abby.com.

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Gifts From the Kitchen

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How can i give what i do not have?

“Joy! Peace! Love!” These can feel like bombarding words as we are reminded of what we should be feeling and giving during this time of the year. But, somewhere between the commitments, meetings, dinners, budgets, work, family, kids and school, these words may just seem like wishful thinking and far off from reality.

Perhaps overload from all that we have to do, the many Pinterest projects we have committed to in the effort to be the most creative yet stay on a budget, or the constant sharing of those special moments on our social boards may start taking a toll. Then, of course, there are the unforeseen events like illnesses, accidents, pregnancies, loss of a loved one, etc.

Getting caught up in our circumstances and business may just be the way our holiday cookies crumble.

‘Tis the season to be…grieved, exhausted and bitter? Of course not! However, murmuring, complaining (perhaps from your posts not getting as many likes as someone else’s!) and stress from being on the go can feed bitterness. Perhaps it’s the “mommy-guilt” and inadequacy that feed grief, or has my effort to make every moment count made me exhausted? Is there a way out?

Yes, but the answer starts by first understanding what Joy, Peace and Love are not. They are not things, goals, moments or words that are up to us to make happen. Instead, they each are a promise to receive and live out. Isaiah 30:18 (amp) tells how the Lord anxiously looks to bless those that wait upon and trust Him. Being blessed means to be happy and fortunate to have His victory, love, peace, joy and His matchless, unbroken companionship. In order to have, you must receive!

Tiffany Hughes

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, let’s take a moment and consider your shopping list. There’s always at least one person on it who is impossible to shop for, so what do you do? The solution is simple. Most everyone appreciates edible gifts, particularly those who might not share your cookie-baking or candy-making prowess.

Take, for instance, homemade candy.

Sure, fudge is great, but almost anyone with a good recipe can make it. Instead, what about making a different kind of candy to give to your friends and family?

Homemade peanut butter or marshmallow cups are quick and easy. You can use a plastic ice cube tray (metal ones won’t work), but it might make your candy too large. You can find candy molds of various sizes at your local craft store. Simply break a 24 oz. package of melting chocolate (Not the same as chocolate chips, which don’t melt well and can’t be used to coat anything except the inside of your mouth!) into pieces in a glass bowl, microwave it at 30 second intervals, stirring after each until done, then spread it on the inside of your candy mold. Place a small amount of marshmallow cream, peanut butter filling (made from 1 cup of peanut butter mixed with 1 cup of powdered sugar) or even fruit jam inside the chocolate “wells.” Seal the top of the candy by pouring melted chocolate on top of each until it “closes” the gap with the sides. Place in the fridge to firm up, then pop out and enjoy!

Cookies are always a great gift or take-home treat, but some can be really time consuming. Try this simple recipe – combine 1 box of your favorite cake or brownie mix with 1 egg and about 2 cups of whipped topping. Drop the mixture by spoonfuls into granulated sugar, then roll into loose balls and place on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden.

To be anything less than blessed is to have settled. To settle means we have put our trust in our ways, stresses, lifestyle, people, fears, common sense or anything other than God. Let’s make this last month of the year memorable — let’s take a challenge and experience the true Joy, Peace and Love that is available to all those that wait and trust in Him. Remember, you cannot give what you do not have, so you must receive so that you may give. After all, it is the season for giving!

Another idea is to make a regular batch of rice cereal treats, but instead of cutting them into squares, you can cut them into festive shapes, such as Christmas trees, candy canes, etc., then decorate them with sprinkles and melted chocolate.

Place your treats into cute tins, paper cones or gift bags, and complete the gift with a copy of your recipe.

To find out more or to utilize any of our FREE services, please call us at (678) 574-5466.

Gifts from the kitchen are also gifts from the heart. Enjoy this time of year with your friends and family. Take time to have fun. Remember, keep calm and bake on!

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Happy cooking everyone!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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Christmas is crazy.

Do you ever feel that tension? On one hand, Christmas is filled with love and laughter, friends and family. On the other, Christmas is filled with malls and mayhem, crowds and craziness.

J. R. Lee

It comes with the territory. It represents what I call a “full-net” problem.

A doctor named Luke writes about this in the Bible: (Luke 5) One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.

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These men had a problem. They had been fishing all night, but their nets were empty. Career fisherman who depended on their catch for their livelihood had been left empty-handed. As a result, Jesus intervenes: He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”

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When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to rip. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

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Now the men faced a different problem. Their nets were so full that they began to rip. I think the same is true for you and I. Our nets are so full that we feel they may rip.

It’s stressful to have a home full of people that you need to entertain, prepare for and feed. It’s not always easy to purchase the gifts that you desire to give in the midst of uncertain economic times. Traffic is crazy. Kids are crazy. Christmas is crazy, but at least our nets are full.

Full net problems are the kind of problems people with empty nets would love to have. This changes my perspective.

Cooking far too much food for far too many people = full net problems.

Buying countless gifts because you have so many loved ones you care about = full net problems.

Having a full net can be difficult to navigate at times, but it sure does beat staring at an empty one.

J.R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church, located at 3611 Cobb Parkway in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit www.freedomchurch.tv.

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

O ur H omeless S avior One of the things that I really love to do is exercise. In my earlier years, my strategy included basketball and running. Now, it’s walking, pushups and sit-ups. There’s nothing like getting outside into the beautiful Acworth sunshine to pray, read and/ or listen to my favorite music on my I-Pod.

Dr. Scott Miller At my former church in Indiana, I would walk the property during my lunch break. Last year, some contractors were working on our baseball/softball fields. I was wearing my typical attire – 20+ year old shorts, a tattered t-shirt and an old baseball hat. On my last lap, I would have some fun by taking a Frisbee with me and throwing it as I walked (pastors are kind of weird and scary, so no one would ever play with me!).

As I passed by the workers, I greeted them and showed a bit of Christian hospitality. Later, I found out from our receptionist that one of the contractors had gone to the church office to express his concern and to report that a “homeless man with white hair and a Frisbee,” was walking around the church property!! From then on, I became known as the “Homeless Pastor”! I smile every time I think about that story!

It’s Christmas and we remember again the most amazing miracle in human history. God paid us an eternity-transforming visit in the form of a homeless man. Isn’t that incredible?

The Creator and Sustainer of the universe left the luxuries of Heaven and came to live in human flesh on this planet. Jesus is speaking to a religious leader in Matthew 8:20 when He says, “’…Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.’”

Jesus Christ willingly sacrificed His life and paid the complete price for our sins so that we do not have to be spiritually homeless. When anyone makes an individual commitment to follow Christ, he/she is given an eternal home in heaven – plus a life overflowing with purpose here in our temporary home.

Wow! Jesus is the best Christmas gift ever!

My wife Chris and I are thankful to have the privilege of returning to the Acworth community for a new chapter at Summit Church. It’s an awesome privilege to serve our Savior and the people in our faith family, in the community and to spread this Christmas news around the world (some of whom are physically and spiritually homeless!).

Dr. Scott Miller is the founding pastor of Summit Baptist Church.

He and his wife have returned to Acworth and look forward to getting reacquainted with everyone and making many new friendships. If you are not already connected with a church family, then he invites you to come and grow with them.

You may contact him at (770) 975-4595 ext. 230 or email scott.miller@summitchurch.org. Also, feel free to visit their website at www.summitchurch.org.

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix

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Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Student Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com Christ’s Baptist Church 5496 Highway 92, (678) 744-8222 Meets at Furtah Prep School Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Aaron Johnson www.christsbaptistchurch.org 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

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elementary Ln., (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Pastor: Sammy Burgess 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: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Michael A. Smith New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 312-5562 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Richard Goodwin www.newhopeacworth.org Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn.

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

(678) 797-0611

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

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

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

Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m.

Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.hbcacworth.org

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org

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

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

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday 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 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Frank Johnson, Jr. www.zionhillacworth.org

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

Christian Ed: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Catherine Cavazos www.kirkwoodpc.org

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

Pastor: Grady Clark www.calvarychapelriveroaks.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:40 a.m.

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m.

5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788

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

Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12, 2 & 5 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com

UNITED METHODIST

Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org

Empowerment Worship Center 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EMPOWERMENTWC.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

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

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

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

Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv

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.

Saturday: 6 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org

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

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

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Aaron Gable www.mylifebridgechurch.com

Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 549-8070 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.

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

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org Refuge Ministries 2714 Valleyhill Drive, (770) 975-5733 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Sr. Pastor: Bishop Vincent J. Jones www.refugeministriesonline.com River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Bible Class: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m.

Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com 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 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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

Rev. Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org

Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Donna Lucas

Emergency — 911

C ommunity I nformation N umbers

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cherokee (770) 345-0400 Cobb (770) 980-2000 Paulding (770) 445-6016 Bartow (770) 382-1466

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Bartow (770) 606-5800 Burn Permits: (877) 652-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (770) 721-7810 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Bartow (770) 387-5009 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Bartow (770) 387-5030 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 399-5370 Bartow (770) 387-5002 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (678) 413-8400 Paulding (770) 443-7584 Bartow (770) 387-3704 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Bartow (770) 387-5142 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 926-2206 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Bartow (770) 387-5151 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 514-2330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Bartow (770) 382-1920 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 Bartow (770) 387-5131 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6400 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7584 Bartow (770) 387-5112 Senior Services:

Cherokee (770) 345-2675 Cobb (770) 528-5355 Paulding (770) 443-3227 Bartow (770) 387-5134 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Bartow (770) 387-5090

Taxes — Property: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow Traffic Signals: Cherokee Cobb Voter Registration: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee

Cobb

Paulding

Bartow

(678) 493-6120 (770) 528-8600 (770) 443-7606 (770) 387-6090 (678) 493-6077 (770) 528-1684 (770) 479-0407 (770) 528-2300 (770) 443-7503 (770) 387-5098 (770) 493-6101 (770) 528-2035 (770) 443-7601 (770) 387-5098

(770) 720-7712 (770) 427-0418 (678) 363-8570 (770) 387-5007

Child Support Enforcement: (404) 921-1490 Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee

(770) 720-3710 Cobb (770) 528-5000 Paulding (770) 443-7810

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee (678) 493-6200 Cobb (770) 590-5611 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Bartow (770) 387-5153 Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5678 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Bartow (770) 383-3338 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Bartow (770) 547-9153 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5678 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Bartow (770) 383-3338 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/index.aspx?NID=82 Bartow (770) 383-3338 Pet Buddies Food Pantry:

“Donating pet food to keep pets in homes & out of shelters”

www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

(678) 310-9858

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (404) 699-4368 HERO (Highway Emergency) 511

POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove Cartersville

(770) 966-8133 (770) 422-4103 (770) 592-2800 (770) 382-2549

HOSPITALS: Wellstar Cobb Wellstar Kennestone Wellstar Paulding Cartersville Medical

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

(770) 516-4195 (770) 528-1135 (770) 443-0119 (770) 387-5145

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

(770) 732-4000 (770) 793-5000 (770) 445-4411 (770) 382-1530

SCHOOLS (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 Bartow Libraries (770) 382-1530 NON-EMERGENCY 911: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

(770) 479-3117 (770) 499-3911 (770) 443-2117 (770) 387-5195

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

(770) 924-7768 (770) 528-8800 (770) 445-8065 (770) 387-5195

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 493-4100 (770) 499-4600 (770) 443-3010

UTILITIES: Cable (Comcast) 404-COMCAST (266-2278) Electric: Acworth Power (770) 917-8903 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co. (770) 584-4000 Water: Cherokee (770) 479-1813 Cobb (770) 423-1000 Paulding (770) 222-6868 Bartow (770) 387-5170 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

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

Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6503 Principal: Scott Bursmith Awtrey Middle School 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6615 Principal: Jeff Crawford Baker Elementary School 2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6629 Principal: Shea Thomas Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6764 Principal: Lisa Williams Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Dr. Patrice Moore Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 30114 (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott O’Prey Durham Middle School 2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6641 Principal: Dr. Susan Galante East Paulding High School 3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157 (770) 445-5100 Principal: Dr. Kim Fraker E.T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball

Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Dr. Jeff Robinson

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

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

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

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Kennesaw Mountain High School 1898 Kenn. Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: B. Joey Moss Lewis Elementary School 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw 30152 (770) 975-6673 Principal: Kristi Kee Lost Mountain Middle School 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8224 Principal: Robert Downs McCall Primary School 4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6775 Principal: Thomas Farrell McClure Middle School (Cobb County) 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 331-8131 Principal: Kelly Metcalfe McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Jaynath Hayes North Cobb High School 3400 Highway 293, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Dr. Phillip Page North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-9400 Principal: Dr. Mark Crowe Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth 30102 (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley Palmer Middle School 690 N. Booth Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 591-5020 Principal: Dr. Peter Giles Pickets Mill Elementary School 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth 30101 (770-975-7172 Principal: Jenny Douglas

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

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

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

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

Brookstone Montessori School 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com

(770) 426-5245

Brookwood Christian School 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com

(678) 401-5855

Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-7077 1720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org First Baptist Christian School 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com

(770) 422-3254

Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-6488 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred Furtah www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 Principal: Bill Lystlund www.harvestbaptistschool.org Jacob’s Ladder Preschool & Kindergarten (770) 974-3021 4583 Church Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Director: Jamie Azar www.fbcacworth.com Lyndon Academy 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org

(770) 926-0166

Mount Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com

(770) 578-0182

North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

(770) 975-0252

Omega Private Academy 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com

(770) 792-7431

School Contact Information

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

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

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 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sister Mary Patrick www.scsiena.org

(770) 419-8601

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 (404) 819-8896

www.leadsnetgroup.com No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864 www.nofeereferralnetwork.com West Cobb Business Association (770) 850-3921

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 Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue (404) 993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com Here Am I Ministries, Inc. (770) 529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain Homeward Bound Pet Rescue (706) 698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898 Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption (770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730

www.papaspantry.org

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry (678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org 56

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

RECREATION & HOBBIES

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

www.atlantayachtclub.org

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

(770) 974-3577

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org American Legion North Cobb Post 304 www.post304.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278 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

Atlanta Yacht Club

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Children’s PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info 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

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

Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org

Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org

Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

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

Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400

VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) (770) 974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575 Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133 Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856 Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833 Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (770) 785-2522 Republican Women of Cherokee County (404) 747-3353 www.rwccga.com

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(770) 428-2100

MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church (770) 794-0442 Every other Tuesday AM email: mnm@summitchurch.org Newcomers of Cobb County (770) 234-5068 Meets 3rd Tuesday www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (770) 424-4387 Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb CHADD (404) 368-9394 Meets 1st Thursday at Due West United Methodist Church West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT: President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

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

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 131 Russell Senate Office Building Wash., D.C. 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. 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 Bill Heath (R), District 31 (770) 537-5234 e-mail: billheath@billheath.net fax: (770) 537-6383

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37 (770) 424-2700

fax: (770) 424-2777

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 (404) 557-5069

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

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Board of Education:

Scott Sweeney, School Board Chairman

Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 (404) 697-9562 e-mail: lcrowder-eagle.boardmember@cobbk12.org

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

(770) 426-3452

(678) 646-2470

(678) 896-6399

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6 email: kimcurlrx@bellsouth.net

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

(404) 630-8452

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

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

100 Cherokee Street (770) 528-3300 Marietta, GA 30090 fax: (770) 528-2606 Website: www.cobbcounty.org

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

(770) 528-3305 (770) 528-3313

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

(678) 575-0596

Helen Goreham (R), District 1 e-mail: hgoreham@cobbcounty.org JoAnn Birrell, District 3 e-mail: joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 974-5259

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

(770) 917-1883

A ppointed O fficials

Senator Brandon Beach (R), District 21 (404) 463-1378

fax: (404) 463-1386

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STATE GOVERNMENT:

(770) 443-7550, x4009

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Commissioner:

David Barnett , Post 4

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

Advertising Acworth Community Magazine (770) 529-1516 www.acworthcm.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #121, Acworth

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James D. Haley 48 (770) 974-1494 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313 KAMS Auto Service Center (770) 529-0330 4978 N. Cobb Parkway, NW

Computer Services/Repair GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com

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Thrive Counseling 19 (678)986-1816 www.thrivecouncelingcenter.com 3105 Creekside Village Dr., Ste 706, Kennesaw

Daycare 35

IFC

ADVOCOS (678) 213-0649 ext. 302 www.advocos.com

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

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners 4

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

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Lake City Chiropractic (770) 529-0566 4500 S. Main Street, #104, Acworth North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5679 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

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Dentists/Orthodontists

Business Consulting

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

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Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center 35 (678) 664-4028 www.RFCWC.com 3330 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 332, Acworth

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

entertainment Sky Zone

(678) 426-4400 1650 Grist Lake Road, Kennesaw

Counseling

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

IBC

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Banking/Financial Services Angel Oak Funding (770) 870-0644 www.jayclosesloans.com

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

Military Mom Home and Window Cleaning (678) 287-9896 Execuclean 29 (678) 772-2073 www.ExecuClean.com

Attorneys/Legal Services

Education/Instruction/Counseling Bascomb United Methodist Preschool 39 (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com 2295 Bascomb Carmal Road, Woodstock

Cleaning Home/Business

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

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Acworth Family Dentistry 9 (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Conner Dental Associates (678) 354-0079 1200 Barrett Pkwy, Suite 200-204, Kennesaw Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth

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Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth

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Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

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Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg 200-C, Woodstock

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Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5551 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

Fitness Anytime Fitness (678) 574-7072

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Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

Funeral Home/cemetery Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation (678) 574-3016 www.georgiafuneralcare.com

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Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home 35 and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Health & Beauty Georgiana’s Professional Skin Care (404) 406-3034 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 904

jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway, Ste 190 Lavida Massage (678) 354-1161

Werner Pediatric Dentistry 25 (678) 224-5722 www.childrensdentistwoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 250, Woodstock

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Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Massage Envy (770) 974-0880 3384 Cobb Parkway

Opulence Aesthetic Medicine (770) 591-3429 www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com 600 Chastain Road, #224, Kennesaw Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

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

Optometrist/Eyewear 47

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

Home Improvement/Repair & Service Bam Fence (678) 525-1125 www.bamfence.com

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

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

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

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Acworth Family Eyecare 48 (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth Pearle Vision (770) 607-1449 239 Market Place Blvd, Cartersville

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

IBC

Photo LaB 29

Pest Control Critter Catchers (770) 424-3080

Insurance

Pet Services

Jewelry/Appearal Glitz & Glamour

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

IBC

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

IFC

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

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

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

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

Physicians and Medical Services

Liquor Store J’s Liquor Store (678) 574-7474 3140 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

Martial Arts/Self Defense Georgia Wing Chun Kung Fu (770) 324-4385 (770) 324-0895 www.georgiawingtsun.com

Governors Family Medical Group (770) 975-9077 www.governorsfamilymedicalgroup.com 4900 Ivey Road, #1826, Acworth

Plumbers The Plumbing Doctor (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com

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Retail stores

Painting Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

WellStar 5 (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

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Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 170

3

Golden Rugs (770) 966-0801 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 800

IFC

Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

1

Solavei IBC (404) 778-2555 SOHO Office (678) 574-7444

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

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J.D.’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8437 4424 South Main Street, Acworth

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Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (678) 501-6012 3450 Cobb Pwky NW

1

Mangos Japenese Restaurant (770) 693-6770 2535 Hickory Grove Rd. Sutie 109

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

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Weight loss

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

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Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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Atlas Physical Medicine (678) 374-441 5505 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Program 27 (678) 732-3100

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