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20 Captain Kleen Speed Lube & Speed Wash 34 Stop Unwanted Credit Solicitations 35 Fibromyalgia 36 From the Chief’s Desk 38 Acworth Women’s Center 38 American Legion Post 304 40 Time for Fall Maintenance 44 Choosing the Best Toothbrush 46 Drain Cleaner — Friend or Foe? 47 That’s What I Mint

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Acworth Community Magazine, a publication of Around Acworth, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. Acworth Community Magazine’s mission is to build a sense of community and pride in the Acworth area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free by mail. For readers outside our mailing area, subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Please call the above number to subscribe. Acworth Community Magazine welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline for each issue is the 10th of the preceding month. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/ Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Acworth Community Magazine is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2014.

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Message from the Mayor The holiday season and Christmas are here and we want to share with you all that Acworth has to offer you and your family! We are the most giving and loving community … because of YOU! During this time of year, acts of kindness are all around us, people helping others, and individuals working together as a whole to meet the needs in our community. Day in and day out, citizen volunteers, local businesses, churches and non-profits, create the best quality of life of any community in America. The Northwest Cobb Chamber and the Acworth Business Association will recognize those individuals and organizations who exemplify the highest level of giving with our Citizen of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Business of the Year Awards. Here is your “need to be in the know” for the holiday season! Santa’s Arrival. Will take place on Friday, December 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Acworth. Festivities will include the reading of the Twas the Night Before Christmas, lighting of the Christmas Tree, marshmallow roasting, holiday musical performances, pictures with Santa, and much more! Don’t miss it! Menorah Lighting. We will continue to celebrate the diversity of our community with our third annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the second night of Hanukkah, Wednesday, December 17, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the corner of Cowan Road and Main Street and there will be a reception following the ceremony at Dogwood Forest in downtown Acworth.

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Festival of Trees. During the month of December, the Downtown Development Authority and the City of Acworth will be hosting the 2nd Annual Festival of Trees at Frana Brown Park next to the Post Office! The decorated trees will add to the festive holiday atmosphere in downtown. Participants will include local businesses, organizations, and schools that will decorate live trees beginning with Santa’s Arrival event on Friday, December 5! Christmas in Acworth. Our Downtown Development Authority has many wonderful festivities planned so that you can shop local, while enjoying the holiday season in a quaint downtown setting. On Saturday, December 6, and Saturday, December 13, there will be marshmallow roasting, pictures with Santa, Polar Express book readings, caroling tours, carriage rides, musical performances and much more! Shop Acworth First. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate coming up! Acworth has many unique and specialty restaurants to satisfy all your needs. Whether it is take out for a big game, catering for your company party, lunch during a long shopping day, or just a date night, we have what you need! Shop Acworth First! Find a full listing of restaurants in the city limits of Acworth at www.visitacworth.org. Give & Love Generously. Give and Love others generously this holiday season. There are many organizations that need your time, talents, and treasure! There is no better way to be grateful for being blessed than to serve others! As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs, you can visit www.cityofacworth. 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 @aprd. God Bless and Merry Christmas, Tommy

“Finally Free from Arthritis Pain Without Drugs and Harmful Side Effects” Living with arthritis pain can affect every part of your life. It’s keeps you from enjoying the good things in life – time with grandkids, playing golf, even working in the yard. It would be nice to get out of bed – just one morning – without pain. Every time you try and push through the pain… like standing or walking for a long period of time… you pay for it for the next 2-3 days with even more pain.

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Do you remember the Vioxx scandal? It was a medication designed to relieve arthritis pain…but like all drugs, it had side effects. After years of use worldwide, the makers withdrew it from the market because of the overwhelming evidence it caused heart attacks and strokes. There’s a time to use pain medications, BUT not before seeking a natural way to correct the CAUSE of the problem! Ask yourself … after taking all these pain medications…maybe for years…are you any better off?

My name is Dr. Amy Valente owner of North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute. Over the past seven years since we’ve opened the doors, I’ve seen hundreds of people come in suffering with arthritis and leave the office pain free. I’ve made it my mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic pain like you.

“I only wished I had found you sooner” I hear this too often, so I decided to do something about it and run this ad. Just call before Dec. 15th and you’ll get my “Arthritis Evaluation” for only $20. • An in-depth consultation about your arthritis where I will listen…really listen. • A complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to find the “cause” of your problem. • A full set of specialized x-rays to look for joint degeneration (arthritis)… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $200). • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so I can show you how to fix the problem. I’ll answer all your questions about chiropractic and arthritis pain. The appointment will not take long at all and you won’t be sitting in a waiting room all day either. To take me up on this special offer, you must call before Dec. 15th. Call today…Phone 678-574-5678

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Have you had one doctor after another telling you this is just the natural process of the body getting older - that you should expect to have arthritis. Sure, if you don’t take care of your damaged joints now, as you get older they will be worse (which is why you shouldn’t wait any longer to see if I can help you.)

I sought out care at North Cobb Spine and Nerve for the pain and stiffness in my Knees. The pain had been bothering me for about 4 months. Making day to day life hard. Before seeking treatment I had tried pain medicines and antiinflammatory medications. Since starting my care I have improved 100%. The pain in my knees is gone and I am now able to walk with no pain. The staff here has treated me great and always show genuine concern about my well -being. Thank you, Martha Wann- Teacher

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

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I came to North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute with terrible knee pain. Since being treated here, I no longer have pain in my knee. I can now climb up and down the stairs without feeling pain. I can get on with my busy life with far less pain and stiffness! Thanks, Donna Adams With my “Arthritis Evaluation”, we can find the problem and then correct it. Think of how you could feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living. Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your muscles increase. As you begin to see motion returning to your joints, you’re preventing and reducing chances of disability and a crippling future. You’re playing golf again -- hitting longer drives, smoother putts, and lower scores…without pain.

Arthritis can be successfully treated. Healthy, pain-free living should be yours. Please call our 24 Help Line at 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Arthritis Evaluation before Dec. 15th. We can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is located at 3451 Cobb Pkwy. Suite 4 in Acworth. (On the corner of Mars Hill Rd. and Cobb Pkwy) I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more joyful life. Sincerely, Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. P.S. The only real question to ask you is this… Life’s too short to live in pain like this. Call us today and soon I’ll be giving you the green light to have fun again!

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School, on their new Acworth location on Hickory Grove Road. Cornerstone Preparatory Academy began in 2004 as the dream of six families in West Cobb. Over the last decade, Cornerstone has met that need in creating an innovative University-Model School®. It is their desire to prepare students for life through a rich hands-on learning environment with rigorous academics taught from a biblical perspective, leadership and service opportunities and time management skills. This model of school gives families the best of both worlds – an excellent education while gaining quality time at home. For more information on Cornerstone Preparatory Academy, visit their website at www.cornerstoneprep.org or call (770) 5297077.

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Ribbon Cutting On Friday, November 14, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for the Well, Wine and Spirits Store located at 3305 Acworth Oaks Drive. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Mark Johnson, Owner, on his new Acworth business. The Well, Wine and Spirits Store has a large variety of wines, cigars and liqueurs. Stop in, say hello and shop a little while. For more information on The Well, Wine and Spirits store call (770) 702-1534.

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On Thursday, November 6, the City of Acworth participated in the ground breaking ceremony for Cornerstone Preparatory Academy. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Jeanne Borders, Head of

On Monday, November 3, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts new location at 3437 Mars Hill Road. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Houston congratulated Melvin Walker, Store Manager and Nick Lowry, District Manager on their new Acworth location. Mr. Walker, Store Manager, selected M.U.S.T. Ministries as his choice for a donation to assist a local charity which is tradition when O’Reilly’s opens a new location. Don Crampton, with M.U.S.T. Ministries, was in attendance to receive the check from O’Reilly’s. For a complete list of services and other information on O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, visit www.oreillyauto. com or call (678) 574-5607.

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Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department’s Award Winning Year The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department (APRCRD) is proud to be an award-winning member of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA). GRPA is a state association that promotes the importance of community recreational programming and parks throughout the state.

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On November 5, Lauren Ham, Special Populations Coordinator, was named the GRPA Senior Section Distinguished Professional for her work with the senior citizens in Acworth. APRCRD’s Senior Chair Yoga Class was also awarded GRPA Senior Section Outstanding Program! Mrs. Ham has been with the department since 2009 and has been steadily increasing the number of classes and day trips offered each year. In 2015 the first ever overnight senior trip to Savannah will be offered!

On October 25, Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department was awarded the GRPA Fifth District Class “A” Agency of the Year. Kim Watt They also received the GRPA Innovative Program of the Year Award for the Mother-Son Camp Out that took place for the first time this past September. Clem Freeman, Parks Foreman, was awarded the GRPA Fifth District Outstanding Facility and Grounds Maintenance Staff Member of the Year. Mr. Freeman has been with the department since 2011 and was recently promoted from a Full Time Maintenance to the Parks Foreman position.

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is proud of the staff working to make this department the best it can possibly be and is excited to see what the future will hold for the City of Acworth! Congratulations!

Sign Up for Spring Baseball Today! The Acworth Baseball Association is currently accepting online registrations for the 2015 Spring Baseball Season at www. acworthbaseball.org. They provide a safe, challenging and most of all, fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls, ages 4 – 19. Their goal is to instill in the children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community. An on-site registration day will take place on Saturday, January 10, at Roberts School Community Center from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Fees vary depending on the age of the participant. All registration fees, age group information, and additional information are posted at www.acworthbaseball.org. Come join one of the best youth baseball programs around!

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The department was also a District 1 nominee for the Cobb County Creating Community Award. Another award winner is Kim Watt – who won the “Hospitality Hero Award” from Cobb Travel & Tourism on November 13! She has done amazing work for the City through the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority, as well as the Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department.

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Captain Mark Cheatham acknowledged several sponsors and volunteers for their contributions in making the annual Acworth Police Department Covering the Bases event a success! Captain Cheatham presented a check for the seventh year event in amount of $33,468.00, which all proceeds will be donated to the Horizon Field that serves children with special needs.

Stories of a Good Old Boy from Acworth, GA

Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with Santa. 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 there will not be a photographer onsite, so plan on bringing your camera to capture the special moment. For more information, please call (770) 917-1234.

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Walter Flanagan grew up in Acworth in the fifties and graduated from North cobb High School. He’s written this book which contains true stories of growing up in Acworth. Walter will be at the Center Street Tavern on Saturday, December 6, from 12 – 3 p.m., to meet anyone interested in getting a signed copy of his book. Be sure to stop by and even share your own stories. His book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle for $3.99. It is also available at Barnes and Noble, Lulu Publishing and several other sites. Be sure to pick up a copy and enjoy some of his wonderful memories of Acworth.

Santa’s Arrival It’s that special time again! The City of Acworth is excited to be partnering with NorthStar Church to make this year’s Santa’s Arrival the best yet! Santa will be reaching the Depot in downtown Acworth on Friday, December 5. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of live performances until 9 p.m. to help Santa kickoff the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree on Main Street. Enjoy pictures with Mr. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves, and filling the streets with the holiday spirit. There will be puppet shows, face painting, train rides, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and a live nativity. Don’t forget to visit Frana Brown Park, where you can peruse the beautiful Festival of Trees!

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St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church will host their Live Nativity Celebration on Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20, from 6 – 9 p.m. Shows will be every half hour. Come hear the story of the Nativity with musical performances and live animals including a camel, donkey and sheep. FREE parking and admission. Participants will be treated to hot chocolate and cookies in the church. The church is located at 5725 Fords Road in Acworth. For more information, visit www.SaintTeresa.org or call (770) 590-9040.

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SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT We had a very successful Art Auction evening with the Acworth Cultural Arts Center (a big thank you to Clemens Bak and his team) at the Dogwood Terrace (a big thank you to Darlene Knight and the great folks on her team) earning money toward our goal. By the end of this year, we need $50,000 to meet the requirements of our memorandum of understanding with the City of Acworth. Please help as you are able. We are a tax deductible 501(c)3 non-profit foundation. Our goal is to restore and recreate the beautiful and historic old Acworth Depot to a position alongside the Caboose in downtown Acworth. The restoration of this building would provide an iconic building of interest for visitors to downtown Acworth. This will be the centerpiece of our downtown and YOU can be a part of it. It will become a static history display with ADA accessible ramps and an elevated walkway alongside the Caboose. WE ARE SELLING BRICKS for the project!! If you would like a regular brick with 40 character or less inscribed to your instructions; or a larger brick with twice the available characters, please go to our website and click on the link to purchase a brick to commemorate a loved one, to honor a family member or for any honorarium your heart desires!! We are having a “Toys for Tots” campaign with the Acworth First Baptist Church on December 11, at 7 p.m., with a presentation and slide show by Davis McCollum, noted Cobb County historian. Donations will be accepted at the door. Davis’ presentation is a fascinating depiction of Acworth and this area from the time of the Cherokee Indians to present day – with haunting musical accompaniment. You don’t want to miss this – no charge!! Please just bring a gift for the Toys for Tots campaign and contribute to STAD at the door – if you want. Currently, in a state of neglect and lying in the weeds just off Main Street, Save the Acworth Depot Foundation (STAD) supporters are raising money to return this iconic old building to its place next to the tracks and restore it as a history museum, alongside the proud caboose. More and more people are recognizing the value of restoring the Depot to our downtown community. JOIN US!! Your fully tax-deductible donation – in any amount – is welcome and earnestly needed. Your children and grandchildren, your customers and you, will take pride in your joining this effort.

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

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

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MEET CAPTAIN KLEEN The intersection of Wade Green Road and Busbee Parkway in Kennesaw has an interesting past. The Southeast side of the intersection used to house the Colonial Bank. Unfortunately, poor business traffic in addition to a few bank robberies caused the bank to close in 2006. The adjacent Southwest side of the intersection was once the home of a BP gas station that still exists at the intersection but moved across the street to a larger lot in 2008. Both vacant sites sat unwanted with the old Colonial Bank sitting unused and poorly maintained for a total of eight long years. Kennesaw resident and entrepreneur Eric Washington became very frustrated with the eyesore that the unused properties created within his community and wanted to try to turn an eyesore into something useful and serve his community well. As a result, he created Krystifani Industries, Inc., (named after his daughters, Krystal and Tiffani), and purchased the old BP property via auction and built and opened Captain Kleen Speed Wash, a three minute car wash with free vacuums, in October 2008 two weeks before receiving his MBA. Determined to make it work, Eric ran the facility while keeping a full time IT day job at Hewlett-Packard and EMC2 while waiting six years before accepting a personal salary from the business. The car wash was an instant success and has made year over year sales gains 20

since the doors opened. But even with that success, it bothered Eric that each time that he locked the doors at the car wash, that old poorly maintained bank building still stared directly at him with the for sale sign nearly falling off the building. He always wondered why someone didn’t come in and do something with it. Well in 2014, Eric decided to essentially repeat his formula from the past and purchased the rundown site with plans to turn it into something useful. The result of that effort is the soon to be opened Captain Kleen Speed Lube facility, a Quick Lube, Repair, and Tire Center that was designed and built to be very different from anything else in the area. “When I created Captain Kleen Speed Lube, it was done somewhat from frustration. It seemed like the idea of making customer satisfaction the first priority has gone away. I would go by nearby tire stores that advertise inexpensive oil changes with tire rotations and even alignment checks and found that it often took well over an hour or two and often resulted in tires not actually being rotated or alignment checks not done as they promised. Essentially, they were lying to their customers as a way to get vehicles into their shop in order to sell them something that they might not need. You can’t change oil for $19.95 and make money. Therefore, they need to find something else to sell you.”

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The Captain Kleen Speed Wash business model is successful because it gives customers a lot of value for their money. Therefore, the Speed Lube concept had to do the same which is new thinking for an auto maintenance shop. Rather than design a facility that delivered the bare minimum and try to nickel and dime customers for extra services, Eric designed a facility that can efficiently perform oil changes, tire rotations, wheel alignment and brake checks, and a multipoint inspection in about 15 minutes and for $35 (specialty oils priced higher). He coined the service “Quick Lube Xtreme sm ” to emphasize that what he is delivering is way more than just an oil change. “We are not able to deliver this level of service by skipping steps or doing sloppy work. We achieve it via a combination of the use of new technology and unconventional lube bay architectural design in addition to military like strict processes and procedures. We are completely different and didn’t copy anyone. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you start from scratch and think completely outside of the box.” In addition to the Quick Lube Xtreme sm Service, the facility also offers a full six bay repair shop, a full tire store and a wheel alignment bay. “Our first priority is to let our 15 minute Quick Lube Xtreme sm customer know what the real condition of their vehicle is without the pressure. After receiving

the Xtreme sm service, customers will receive documentation outlining the condition of their tires, brakes, and even wheel alignment. “Wheel alignment is another point of frustration for me” says Eric. “There are several big box stores in the area that sell tires at very low prices but never check, nor even have the equipment to check, the wheel alignment. A poorly aligned vehicle can reduce the life of those pretty new tires by up to 50% and also be a huge safety hazard for you and your family. As a way to fight this, I’ve included a digital alignment check with my Quick Lube Xtreme sm offering at no extra charge. The digital equipment required to provide such a service and do it quickly is extremely expensive. But, I don’t care. It’s the right thing to do and I personally want to be able to sleep at night.” At first glance, the Captain Kleen sites appear to be large corporate stores with owners likely in ivory towers somewhere. However, nothing could be further from the truth at Captain Kleen. The car wash runs with six people including Eric the owner. The Speed Lube facility requires 15-20. Everyone on staff lives within the local community and many attend KSU or other local institutions. “We

are totally “mom and pop.” One thing that keeps me honest is that I live right here in Kennesaw. I see my customers at Publix, or at a North Cobb game, or on Sunday at Freedom or Victory Church. I can’t hide and if your neighbors aren’t happy, they will knock on your door and let you know!” Eric takes pride in having a personal hand in all aspects of the business. “When I’m on site, I’m often the guy fixing the toilet, unplugging the sink, or taking out the trash. People are always surprised to learn that the guy over there spreading mulch and sweating like a pig is the owner (laughs).” “I hope our customers recognize that our goal is to partner with them regarding their car care needs. If your vehicle needs to be fixed, we have ASE certified technicians on staff who can fix it. We stock popular tire brands and sizes and can get practically any tire type from our local suppliers within an hour or so. But most of all, we’re not going to try to sell you something that you don’t need or apply pressure. No one gets commission and anyone who does not follow our customer interaction model will be fired. It’s that simple. We do things at the customer’s convenience – not ours. It’s why we exist and they way it has to be.”

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Holiday Happenings

December 4 Christmas Tree Lighting (Marietta)

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus in Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square to help kick off the holiday season. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with performances by local school choruses. Santa will make his grand entrance at 5:20 p.m. and light the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. More entertainment will follow while Santa visits with children in the gazebo until 8 p.m. Santa’s Workshop will be open to visitors December 6-7, 13-14 and the 20-24, so be sure to stop by and have your picture taken with Santa. For more information on Santa’s workshop hours, please call (770) 794-5601 or visit their website at www.MariettaGa.gov.

December 5 Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting (Acworth) Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m., with Santa scheduled to arrive in Acworth at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of live performances until 9 p.m. to help Santa kickoff the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood, read The Night Before Christmas and then watch the lighting of the tree on Main Street. Enjoy pictures with Santa, eating candy canes with his elves and filling the streets with the holiday spirit. There will be puppet shows, face painting, train rides, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and a live nativity.  Don’t forget to visit Frana Brown Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful Festival of Trees! Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with Santa. 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.  There will be no photographer so bring your own camera. For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or please visit their website at www.Acworth.org.

December 5 - 31 Festival of Trees (Acworth) During the month of December, the City of Acworth Downtown Development Authority along with the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Festival of Trees at Frana Brown Park! The park is located at 4901 N. Main Street beside the Acworth Post Office. Participants will include local businesses, organizations and schools, who will decorate their live trees in the traditional holiday fashion or in the theme that best represents them. For more information, please call (770) 9171234 or please visit their website at www.Acworth.org.

December 6 & 13 Christmas in Acworth (Acworth) The Acworth Downtown Development Authority is excited to present, “Christmas in Acworth”! There will be many wonderful festivities planned so that you can shop local, while enjoying the season of Christmas in a quaint downtown setting. The schedule of festivities for each date includes; marshmallow roasting, pictures with Santa, Polar Express book reading, caroling tours, carriage rides, musical performances and more! For more information and a schedule of events, please visit their website at www.AcworthTourism.org.

December 6 Christmas Tree Lighting (Powder Springs) Enjoy their annual tree lighting ceremony along with all the holiday

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festivities at the square in Powder Springs. There will also be a parade to enjoy as well as other activities for the whole family. For more information, visit their website at www.CityOfPowderSprings.org.

December 6 & 7 The Marietta Pilgrimage (Marietta) This 28th annual Christmas Home Tour and holiday tradition will showcase six private homes all restored and decorated for the holidays in the historic district of Marietta. For more information, please visit their website at www.MariettaPilgrimage.com.

December 6 A Day with Santa (Kennesaw) Santa’s arrival begins at noon with a Main Street parade featuring costumed characters, designer floats, marching bands and live reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh. The celebration continues near the Depot with a holiday host of activities and seasonal entertainment. Attractions will include FREE snow tubing and snow play area, inflatables and amusements, kid’s crafts, visits with Santa, stage entertainment, and a holiday market full of gift ideas and unique merchandise.  Festivities carry into the evening with a musical program and tree lighting ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, please call (770) 422-9714 x3205.

December 6 Parade of Lights, Christmas Jubilee and Movie In The Park (Woodstock) Kick off the holiday season with the traditional Christmas Jubilee Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m. It starts at the old WalMart/Furniture for Less Store on Hwy 92, and travels north on Main Street to Woodstock Elementary

School on Rope Mill Rd. Bring your children after the parade to The Park at City Center (101 Arnold Mill Rd.) to visit Santa with their wish lists. The Mayor and Santa will flip the switch to light The Park and Christmas tree! There will be music, a moonwalk, free marshmallows to roast and other activities. Help with the Woodstock Jaycees Christmas Toy Drive; by making a monetary donation or bringing a new unwrapped toy! Bring your blankets as there will be a movie in the park at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.WoodstockGa.gov.

December 7 Lite the Night Tree Lighting (WellStar Kennestone Hospital) You and your family are invited to Lite the Night from 4:30 – 6 p.m., as WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center hosts its annual tree lighting event and ushers in the holiday season with their great 60-foot tree atop the hospital. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for a photos as well as festive children’s activities, holiday musical performances, delicious cookies and hot chocolate. Members of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus will be the special musical guests.

2,000 years ago. During Hanukkah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burnt for eight days out of a single-days-worth of oil found in the Temple. One Hanukkah candle is lit the first night, December 16, and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope.

Thru December 31 Lights of Life (Life University-Marietta) This is an annual holiday tradition that dates back to 1989. It has grown to be the most affordable holiday light show in the Southeast and is great for the whole family to enjoy. There will be a petting zoo, train rides, pony rides, concession stand and Santa Claus. For more information, call (678) 331-4334 or visit their website at www.Life.edu.

Through December 31 Lanier Islands Christmas (Lake Lanier)

Drive across the Lanier Islands bridge and into a world of lights! This year, Magical Nights of Lights has transformed into Lanier islands Christmas complete with your favorite lights, FREE skating after 5pm,a Live December 17 Nativity, lots of shopping at Bucky’s, Menorah Lighting Ceremony Christmas Carnival and more! Your (Acworth) Lanier Islands Christmas journey The City of Acworth invites everyone doesn’t stop with the lights. The to its third annual Menorah Lighting Holiday Village is a must-see for Ceremony at 6 p.m., on December 17, everyone, complete with a bonfire which is the second night of Hanukkah. for roasting marshmallows, delicious The Menorah is located at the corner holiday fare, amusement rides, of Cowan Road and Main Street in shopping and much more. Look for Downtown Acworth. Rabbi Zalman  that perfect Christmas tree ornament Charytan from the Chabad Jewish to commemorate your annual visit. Center will officiate the lighting with And, what holiday spectacle would Mayor Tommy Allegood assisting.   be complete without a visit with Jolly There will be a reception immediately Old St. Nick? Kids of all ages can take following the Ceremony at Dogwood a break from roasting marshmallows Forest of Acworth located across the to have their photo taken and discuss street from the site of the Menorah. their holiday wish lists with Santa The eight day of the Jewish holiday himself at the Santa Shop. Nominal commemorates the Jewish charges apply to the Santa photos, Maccabees’ military victory over amusement rides and marshmallow Syrian-Greek oppression more than roasting. For more information and

ticket prices, please visit their website at www.LanierIslands.com/Christmas.

Thru January 4 Holiday in the Park (Six Flags) With more than one million LED lights and dozens of Christmas trees, Six flags Over Gerogia will create the perfect magical atmosphere this holiday season. The holiday classic will include sparkling lights, festive shows, culinary treats and of course, Santa Claus. Each night they will begin Holiday in the Park with the lighting of its towering 25-foot Christmas tree located in the front of the park. For more information and prices, please visit their website at www.SixFlags.com/OverGeorgia.

Thru January 4 Stone Mountain Christmas (Stone Mountain) Have a Holly Jolly Christmas at Stone Mountain Park, where the true magic of the season is in the air. Enjoy the glow of more than two million lights, festive music and visits from some your favorite holiday characters. Start a new tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime for your kids... and you. See the Ice Age A Mammoth Christmas 4D movie, hop aboard the Singalong Christmas Train, enjoying tubing at Snow Mountain, or brave Avalanche Alleyand so much more. Visit www.StoneMountainPark.com for information on the different ticket options available throughout the park. (The snow attractions remain through February 22.)

Through January 19 Holiday in Lights (Centennial Olympic Park) Centennial Olympic Park’s annual Holiday in Lights is an Atlanta tradition. The Park is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights that make up the sparkling display. Ice skating is also available at the park. For more information and pricing, visit their website at www.CentennialPark. com.

Autumn Cooley Age 11 on December 30 Happy Birthday Autumn! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Caleb

Happy 2nd Birthday! Mom, Dad, Jillian & Jasmine

Turning 32 on December 10 Happy Birthday Adam!! We Love You! Deanna & Jacob

Turned 8 on November 10 Happy Birthday!! Love, Mom, Dad, Aria & Micah

Cayla Mason

Sheila Knowles

Regina Russell

Joseph Russell

Crystal Wingfield

Tamie Seivers

Connie Smith

Turned 9 on November 28 Happy Birthday Caleb! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Autum

Age 13 on December 4 Happy Birthday Stinkerbell!!! Love, Mom, Dad & Tj

James Albright Celebrating on December 20 Happy Birthday from the staff!

Celebrating on December 18 Wife of Ben Mother of Audrey, Abbey & Jonathan

Celebrated on December 2 Happy Birthday from your co-workers!

Adam Welch

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

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

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Adam Conn

Kiana

Caleb Cooley

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

Dion Sims

Kendahl Baxter

Happy 6th Birthday! We love you so much!!! Mom, Dad & Taylor

Chief Wayne

Celebrating on Dennard December 30 Celebrating on We all wish you a very December 6 Happy Birthday! Husband of Melinda Love, Tammy, Gina, Father of Laura, Kim & Kim Robert, Stephanie, Madelyn & Mallory

Dylan Hughes

Happy 45th Birthday Becomes a TEENAGER on December 13! to a wonderful husband We are proud of you and daddy. & love you BIG! We Love You! Love Mommy, Daddy Angie & Christian & all the furbabies!

Kaci Pollack

Age 19 on December 21 Happy Birthday! Daughter of Rick & Cindy Sister of Brett!

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Autumn Brielle Curtis Born October 24, 2014 at 3:31p.m. 7 lbs., 2 oz., 19â&#x20AC;? long Proud parents are Daniel & Lindsey Curtis Loving brother is Peyton Happy Grandparents are Michael & Arlene Curtis, Vernon & Jennifer Harrison and Van Champion

Anniversaries

Roberto & Anna Arias Celebrating 10 years on December 30

Dwight & Kristy Alcala Celebrating 12 years on December 8

Marian & Danny Jordan Celebrating 3 years on December 15

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VETERANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY On Tuesday, November 11, the City of Acworth hosted a Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Daniel Hoover, the Worship Leader at Northstar Church, sang the National Anthem and Grady Clark, Pastor of Calvary Chapel River Oaks sang America the Beautiful. The Acworth Police Honor Guard did the Presentation of Colors. Chief Master Sgt. Dallas Godfrey, U.S.A.F., led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mike Linch, Senior Pastor of Northstar Church, led the invocation. Retired Lt. Col. Doug McKittrick, U.S. Army, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. After the ceremony, there was a dedication and ribbon cutting for the Memorial Plaza. Here are a few memories of the day, along with a photograph of some 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.

Leonard McClure

C. Willis Caldwell

Charles Crawley

Dick Bailey

US Army Air Force WWII

US Army WWII, Korean & Vietnam

US Army WWII

US Navy WWII

US Army AIr Force WWII

Gary Owens

Jerry Cunningham

Gerald Dennard

Jimmy Durham

US Army Vietnam

US Navy

Ron Asby

Gary Vassilious

Bill Grier

US Navy Vietnam

US Air Force Vietnam

US Air Force Korean

Richard Weber

Jose Agosto

Willie B. Kemp US Army WWII

Mike Clark

US Air Force

US Marines Vietnam

Terry Hendrix

Bob Weatherford

Buddy Inlow

US Army Vietnam

US Marines

US Navy Vietnam

Paul Williams

John Huie

Sandy Hinton

Alan Milligan

Johnny Osborne

Robin Wheeler

US Air Force Vietnam

US Navy Vietnam

US Navy

US Marines Vietnam

US Navy

Stan Virden

Steve Woods

Gene Pugliese

US Navy Vietnam

US Marines/Ga Air National Guard Vietnam

US Air Force Desert Storm

Ed Green

Michael Smith

Rick Caffey

John Richardson

US Air Force

US Army

US Air Force Vietnam

US Air Force Desert Storm

US Navy Vietnam

Ron Carter

Steve Gant

Ron Dean

Allan Jeske

David Sibley

Barney Watt

US Army

US Army Vietnam

US Air Force Vietnam

Mike Gulledge

Gary Love

Vince DiCecco

Chuck Polk

Dallas Godfrey

Peter Lincoln

US Navy Vietnam

US Marines

US Coast Guard

US Army - Vietnam US Air Force Desert Storm

US Air Force Desert Storm

Randy Scamihorn US Army & US Air Force Vietnam

James Simpson

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Henry Alexander

David Boswinkle

Ron Mazzola

Ray Kinney

Frank Richardson

Jannette Ramirez

US Marines Vietnam

US Navy Desert Storm

US Navy Korean

US Army OIF III

US Air Force Korean

US Army

Bill Chase

John Chase

Ed Setzler

Doug McKittrick

Ed Johnston

US Army Vietnam

US Army

US Army Vietnam

Matt Sender

Curtis Endicott

David Burdett

Ralph Hewitt

US Marines OIF/OEF

Army National Guard

US Navy Vietnam

US Army

Mike Taylor

Youlanda Leverette

US Marines Desert Storm

US Army/Air National Guard

Brad Hann US Navy/US Air Force OIF/OEF

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Protect Yourself from Gift Card Fraud As one of the easiest universal gifts, gift cards are always a popular choice for gift givers during the holiday season. While a gift card allows the freedom to let the recipient choose what they want, it also creates a bigger opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.

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Be cautious – If you get a gift card, try to spend it as soon as possible. While gift cards rarely have expiration dates, the longer you hold onto your gift card, the better chance that you will forget about it, lose it, or the company may go out of business.

Beware of Fake Package Notices as Holidays Approach

Although often overlooked, gift card fraud can happen when a gift card is purchased or redeemed. Fraudsters can purchase gift cards with stolen credit card information, or steal the gift card number and PIN, but leave the actual card in the store. From there, thieves can resell these cards or use the funds at the designated store to buy resalable goods. Thieves can try to return stolen merchandise for store credit which they can later resell.

As the holidays approach, it’s a common tactic for phishing scammers to send emails claiming to be an alert about an undelivered package. In a slightly different variation of this scam, an email may allege to provide order details regarding a package delivery or an invoice file. By clicking on the provided link or downloading the “invoice,” you’re actually uploading a virus that will phish for your financial and personal information.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) shares a few ways to protect yourself (and your gift receiver) from fraud on your gift card:

BBB warns that these scammers often impersonate well-known shipping vendors, such as USPS, UPS and FedEx, or even steal the identities of popular retailers to appear more legitimate and trick unsuspecting consumers. With the chaos of the holidays, scammers realize that people may be more likely to ignore the warning signs of a fake package notice, especially if they are getting a head start on holiday shopping and expecting an actual package delivery.

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Use trusted sources – While you may get a good deal on gift card resale sites, the risk may outweigh the reward. Not all of these sites guarantee the face value of the gift card, as retailers can cancel stolen gift cards or a criminal might resell a gift card they have already used. The best way to combat this is to buy directly from the store you want the gift card from.

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Look for tampering – The safest gift cards to buy are those that are in a thick plastic casing. If the gift card you want to buy is not in this packaging, check the back of the card to make sure the PIN hasn’t been scratched off. Thieves will often enter the store and write down the credit card number and PIN to make purchases online. Another safe option is to use digital gift cards, as they are resistant to physical tampering. • R e g i s t e r the card – If the retailer allows you to register the card, do so immediately upon purchasing it. That way, if it is ever lost or stolen, you can protect the balance.

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The BBB suggests these tips if you receive an email package notice: •

Watch out for poor spelling or grammatical errors. Fraudulent emails are often filled with typos and misspellings due to the fact that many of these scams originate from overseas, where the scammer isn’t as familiar with the English language.

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Ignore calls for “immediate action.”  It’s a common tactic for scammers to claim that they have made multiple attempts to contact you and if you don’t act immediately, it will be too late. Scammers try to convince their victims to react on an emotional basis by creating a false sense of urgency.

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Don’t always believe what you see. Just because an email may display a well-known company’s logo or appear to come from a reputable source, it doesn’t always mean that it’s a legitimate notice. Fake email addresses usually have very slight variations from the real ones and it’s easy enough for a scammer to copy and paste a company’s logo into their message.

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Don’t be fooled by cleverly labeled links and attachments. A good rule of thumb is to never click on any links or download files from unfamiliar email Paid Advertisement

addresses. Remember that a hyperlink may not actually lead to where it’s claiming to go. By right clicking on it and selecting copy link address, you can paste the link in your computer notepad or somewhere that is not your browser search or address bar to see the link’s true identity. Receive a package delivery notice and don’t even remember placing an order? It’s likely not legitimate. If you are expecting a delivery and are concerned that there may be a real issue, contact the company directly using verifiable contact information, not information contained in the email in question. How to Keep Your Credit Cards Safe During the Holidays With the beginning of fall comes the holiday season, and with it – holiday shopping. The BBB reminds consumers that the holidays are a prime target for credit card scammers due to the sheer number of consumers using their credit card to make purchases. Scammers are ready and waiting to take advantage of the increased use and are on the lookout to steal credit card information. It’s always important to keep your financial information safe, but it’s especially important to keep it safe during the upcoming holiday season. What Can You Do? Incorporating a few practices into your daily routine can help keep your cards and account numbers safe. For example, keep a record of your account numbers, their expiration dates and the phone number to report fraud for each company in a secure place. Don’t lend your card to anyone – even your kids or roommates – and don’t leave your cards, receipts, or statements around your home or office. When you no longer need them, shred them before throwing them away. Other fraud protection practices include: • Don’t give your account number to anyone on the phone unless you’ve made the call to a company you know to be reputable. If you’ve never done business with them before, do an online search first for reviews or complaints. •

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During a transaction, keep your eye on your card. Make sure you get it back before you walk away.

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Never sign a blank receipt. Draw a line through any blank spaces above the total.

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Open your bills promptly — or check them online often — and reconcile them with the purchases you’ve made.

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Notify your card issuer if your address changes or if you will be traveling.

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Don’t write your account number on the outside of an envelope.

Report Losses and Fraud Call the card issuer as soon as you realize your card has been lost or stolen. Many companies have toll-free numbers and 24 hour service to deal with this. Once you report the loss or theft, the law says you have no additional responsibility for charges you didn’t make; in any case, your liability for each card lost or stolen is $50. If you suspect that the card was used fraudulently, you may have to sign a statement under oath that you didn’t make the purchases in question. To search for companies you can trust, please visit bbb.org.

For more information or tips from the Better Business Bureau, please visit their website at www.BBB.org.

S top U nwanted C redit S olicitations When you submit your application for a home loan, one of the first things your lender will do is request a credit report from one or all three of the major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and Transunion. This is especially true if you apply online for a home loan through one of the many nationwide advertisers you find online, see on TV, or hear on the radio prior to ever speaking to someone. At that point, the credit bureaus have identified you as a potential homebuyer or a homeowner looking to refinance. Once you are identified, the credit bureaus will offer to sell your name and other personal data to companies that hope to profit from this information. You have just become a “trigger lead.” Trigger leads are very inexpensive leads for companies; however, they are very effective due to the ability of companies to narrow their search for specific clientele. It’s true — credit companies compile files that contain your name, address, phone number, mortgage history and your credit score. Credit card firms, insurance companies, and mortgage brokers hoping to trick you into considering a too-good-to-be-true offer will pay top dollar for this information. Do you receive unwanted credit card offers in the mail; do you receive insurance offers in the mail? These are examples of how some of your basic information is obtained from the credit bureaus, and it is perfectly legal. Jay White

What can you do to protect yourself from unwanted solicitations? Visit the website www.optoutprescreen.com and ask to opt out of receiving unwanted prescreened offers. Be sure to have any coborrowers on your application opt-out as well, or you may continue to receive these offers. Selecting the opt-out option does not harm your credit score in any way, and in some cases, I have seen credit scores increase from opting out. Your home loan is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make in your life. You want the guidance of a trusted professional and not the misleading offers of telemarketers. Jay has been in mortgage lending for 12 years. He currently serves as Vice President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children Dante, Sterling and Enzo. You can reach Jay at (770) 870-0644 or by email at Jay.White@AngelOakHomesLoans.com.

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Fibromyalgia When I first started in this profession many years ago, a patient in her mid 50s, by the name of Erica, came into my clinic with chronic stiffness, fatigue, depression, headaches and pain all over her body. She stated that she had been dealing with these symptoms for nearly 20 years. Her shoulders, neck, back and legs were sore and very sensitive to the touch. She told me that every morning was a real challenge. It would take her several hours every morning just to be able to collect herself. She stated that the widespread pain throughout her body on a daily basis led her to feeling depressed all the time. After many years of suffering, she was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia. So, what is fibromyalgia? No one knows for sure what causes fibromyalgia, but many experts believe it is a result of overactive nerves that predominantly affects women between the ages of 35 and 55. Fibromyalgia Dr. Craig Gruber is a unique, often used but relatively new, diagnosis for unexplained body aches and pains accompanied by general fatigue and loss of energy. It is chronic in nature and patients seem to have an increased sensitivity to many different sensory stimuli and an unusually low pain threshold. Erica had exhausted all her options before she showed up in my clinic. After a few months of conservative manipulation to the spine, along with massage therapy, ultra sound and electrical stimulation, Ericaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symptoms diminished tremendously. She had more range of motion in her spine and the pain and stiffness were greatly reduced. She was able to do more activities with less pain. Many patients since Erica, who also were diagnosed with fibromyalgia, received great results through chiropractic care as well. Chiropractic care is very beneficial for those who suffer from fibromyalgia. Chiropractic keeps the spine and muscles from losing too much movement. The loss of movement in the spine results in a neurological reflex that causes the muscles to tighten further. Over time, this will lead to increased pain, increased muscle tightness and a loss of movement. Dr. Craig Gruber is the owner/operator of Discover Chiropractic. He has over 20 years of chiropractic experience and can be reached at (770) 423-9010.

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Chief Wayne Dennard

The holiday season is here. It is a time to celebrate all of the blessings that the past year has brought us – a time to celebrate with friends, family, and loved ones, and a time to remember those in our community who may be struggling. The holidays can be particularly stressful for those families who struggle with their finances even without the added cost of gifts and holiday dinners.

For many years, the Acworth Police Department has worked with the Cobb County School District to identify a family who is in need, and donate gifts and needed items for the holidays through our “Cop Tree” program. Each member of the family writes a wish list, and the items on the list become ornaments on our tree. Officers, police department staff, and the community all choose ornaments from the tree, purchase the items, and donate those items to the family in need. Another great organization that regularly gives back to our Acworth community is the Cobblestone Men’s Golf Association. Each year, they hold a parent/child tournament and they collect toys for needy children. This year, the tournament will be held on December 14th. Giving to others who are in need is especially rewarding when they are in our own community, and as Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” I invite everyone to join us in giving by choosing an ornament off of our “Cop Tree” or by participating in the golf tournament and donating to some very deserving families in need. While giving to others warms our hearts and feeds our souls, nothing puts more of a damper on the joy of the season than

Pictured from last year’s tournament/fundraiser: Cobblestone Golf Course hosted the Men’s Golf Association and the Junior Golfers, along with their parents, for a tournament fundraiser where they collected more than 300 toys and proceeds of more than $1600 to help the Acworth Police Department bring joy to some of the local families in need.

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being a victim of a crime. It is especially disheartening when someone who is actively giving to those who are less fortunate has something stolen from their home, vehicle, or person. It is important to be aware of your surroundings, and not to become complacent about personal safety during the holidays. The following are a few helpful tips to help you have a safe and secure holiday season: 1. When shopping, do not leave a purse or other personal items in shopping carts. It only takes a moment for a thief to snatch a purse from a shopping cart when your back is turned. 2. ALWAYS lock your car and residence, even if you are away for only a few moments. 3. Do not leave valuables – gifts, cell phones, purse or clothing – in open view in your car. Take valuables with you, lock them in your trunk, or cover them inconspicuously. 4. Leave lights turned on both inside and outside your residence after dark. Criminals don’t like bright places. 5. If you will be away from home for several days, make arrangements for someone to pick up your mail and newspapers. An overstuffed mailbox is a sure sign that no one is home, and burglars are tempted to check those envelopes for holiday gifts. You can also fill out a vacation request form at www.AcworthPolice.org, and we will add your home to our zone patrols while you are away. On behalf of the entire Acworth Police Department family, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a very safe and happy holiday season.

Congratulations to Officer N. Burleson for being selected Officer of the Quarter. He received this award for responding to a report of the fraudulent use of a credit card in Acworth, which led to an arrest and the recovery of a stolen vehicle, two stolen firearms and several bags of stolen items. Thank you for a job well done!!!

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American Legion Post 304 The year 2014 is nearly history. Time flies when you are having fun. In this Christmas season, take some time to look forward to new opportunities for 2015. North Cobb Post 304 is now preparing for one of our most gratifying and exciting annual youth programs.

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YES A teenage girl continues on, afraid, but is only now beginning to understand the consequences of her decision. Her world has been changed forever. Her consent on one day she can never forget has led to a cascade of events she cannot control. She grew up in a loving family. Now, her parents are nowhere to be found. The home she looked forward to building over and over in her mind is in shambles. The man she loves, a good, honest and hard-working man, is deeply hurt. In tears, he is drawing up the divorce papers. The plan she had for her life, the world she built, is crashing in around her. Her pregnancy is beginning to show, and the only community she knows will soon be sitting in judgment on her decision.

Imagine being a High School age student standing in front of an audience and giving an 8-10 minute prepared speech on a facet of the U.S. Constitution. You are introduced by a number (no name), no microphone and no notes. With the pressure of knowing you are being timed and judged on your speech? Later, your next challenge is to give a 3-5 minute speech on an assigned topic…with only 5 minutes to prepare before you are to speak? Welcome to the American Legion Oratorical Contest.

The first Christmas is approaching, and Mary is only now beginning to understand the full extent of her choice. Her life will never be the same. Yet, her “yes” is not so different from the many brave women in our community who have said “yes” to carrying their babies to birth, putting their baby’s future ahead of their own, sometimes requiring the sacrifice of their careers, their reputation, their families, their community’s approval, and/or sometimes even risking their very health or lives.

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities and rights and privileges of American citizenship.

To the many women who have given their “yes” to bringing a world of love to their children, we offer our immense appreciation, gratitude, and help. Walking in faith, like Mary, women also come to know the immense joys that come from the amazing bond with their baby. Feeling the first kicks, enjoying her settling down after being sung to, and even watching her bump the remote control when it’s placed on the tummy, are priceless experiences. Planning for a future that cannot be seen in the present, and knowing God can make a way where there seems to be no way, is a walk of faith that leads to so many rewards – more than can be asked or imagined! This Christmas, as we ready are hearts to receive Christ in our hearts once more, remember – Your “yes” can change the world – forever! The AWC is a free community-based non-profit (501c3) medical clinic dedicated to providing caring, trustworthy, support to women and their families facing crisis pregnancies understand their options while promoting life-affirming choices and faith-based support. We are 100% privately funded by donors and supporters like you.

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More than $138,000 in scholarships can be awarded each year. The overall national contest winner receives an $18,000 scholarship. Second place receives $16,000, and third place receives $14,000. The top three winners in the Post, District, and Area level contests receive scholarship money as well. Since 1991, Post 304 has enriched the lives of more than 110 students participating in the Post Level contest. Post 304 is reaching out to all the local High School/Home School students for participants in the 2015 Oratorical Contest. For more information or to refer a student to participate in the North Cobb Post 304 contest in January 2015, please email Commander Ron, at r.asby@post304.org. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless America! Commander Ron

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

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This time of year, it is usually uneventful outside of your house. You don’t have grass to mow or flowers to plant, but there are plenty of leaves to rake. This is when you can take that extra yard work time you have, and walk around your house to see how your home is doing. I like using a car or house key to poke around the bottom of the garage doors, entrance doors and window trim. If Jeff Glover they are soft or appear discolored, these could be signs of water damage or even TERMITE damage. Look at your gutters. Are they overflowing with leaves and debris? If so, take the time to clean them out properly or hire a licensed and insured contractor to clean them for you. Clogged gutters will cause rain water to run underneath shingles and behind soffit and facia boards, causing them to rot prematurely and spur some nasty roof leaks. If you have plantings around the perimeter of your home, make sure that they have been trimmed to leave about 18” of distance from your foundation. This will allow air to circulate and thus prevent mold and mildew from accumulating on your home’s exterior. It will also prevent roots and limbs from infiltrating your home’s exterior treatment and keep bugs and other critters away. Lastly, look at your home’s trim and siding – check to see if the caulking has pulled apart or even fallen out. If so, re-caulk those areas to prevent bugs and air infiltration. Remember, keeping

your home sealed and caulked tightly will save you money on your heating and cooling bills, so be thorough. If your home’s siding is chalky, cracked or even pealing, it is probably time for a paint job. Unfortunately, Georgia’s climate is hard on our homes’ exteriors, and if it has been more than five years since your home’s last paint job, it is probably time to do it again. However, if your home was built prior to 1978, you need to understand that lead paint is probably present and will need to be tackled by a EPA Certified Renovation Firm. The EPA is serious about this issue and they are driving the streets. So, be sure to choose your painting contractor carefully and make sure they are fully insured, certified and licensed. Just because his white van is stacked high with ladders, it doesn’t mean he/ she is legal and legit. BE CAREFUL not CARELESS. Also, please remember that cheaper does not mean better – especially when you are painting. The time spent cleaning your home’s exterior, removing loose paint, replacing damaged and/or rotten wood, and caulking and priming are just as important as the paint itself. Caulking some joints and blowing paint on your house is not a proper paint job. So, go outside, check out your home and keep it in tip top shape, and it will keep you safe and dry for years to come. Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

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

Emory Ray Tapp, better known as Ray Tapp, was born just outside of Acworth on September 4, 1932, and has lived in Acworth for all 82 years of his life. Born to parents, Dewey and Leila Tapp, Ray grew up with his sister, Evelyn, and brother, Dewey Jr. on a farm. He and his family would grow crops like corn and potatoes for themselves and then sell the leftovers to people in the area. During his childhood, Ray attended Eli Whitney Elementary School which was located on South Main Street, where J.D.’s Barbeque currently is. Interestingly enough, the Eli Whitney School was first opened in 1928 so that the children of the workers at the Acworth Mill could go to school. However, because his family moved, Ray actually ended up attending Oak Grove in Cherokee County until 8th grade. Then, Ray attended Acworth High School through 9th grade, after which he decided to quit school so he could begin working.

Emory Ray Tapp service. At that point, Ray and Dewey Jr. opened their own auto body shop in the basement of Boone’s Service Station, the very same place that he worked as a kid during school. It was also in 1952 when Ray married his wife, Lueolla. He and Lueolla (married 48 years before her passing) have three children together – Roger, Cathy, and Teresa. After only six months of operating their auto body shop, the Tapp boys work was halted. This was because Ray was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 4, 1953. So, they closed their shop and Ray packed his bags. He went to training in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, then went to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. From there, he shipped out to Germany. Upon his return to the states, Ray came full circle and returned to Ft. Jackson. Eventually, he was stationed at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and was released from the Army on May 3, 1955. When Ray returned back home to Acworth, he went to work for Ford Body Shop, located in Dallas. However, he later returned to working for Dempsey’s Body Shop once again.

Following the lumber yard, Ray got a job at the Coates & Clark Thread Mill, where he worked for about a year. Then, in 1948, Ray went to work for Dempsey’s Body Shop which was located in one of the buildings across from J.D.’s Barbeque.

In 1970, Ray opened his new business – his own auto body shop, once again – and this time, he was open much longer than just six months – more like 33 years! The shop was called “Tapp’s Body Shop,” located on South Main Street. Ray owned and operated it for over three decades until he retired in the early 2000s. But, just because his business is closed, doesn’t mean his shop is. From his home, Ray enjoys rebuilding and collecting antique cars. It has become one of his favorite hobbies and he currently has nine antique cars, plus two or three more modern cars. Additionally, in 1980, Ray took his passion for cars to another level and joined the CHVA – Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association. With this group, he was able to go on tours each year where he drove his antique cars across the U.S. to places such as Kansas, Montana, Colorado and even into Canada! Ray is still a member of this organization and was even the director of it twice over the years!

Ray continued to work for Dempsey’s until 1952, when his brother, Dewey Jr., was released from the U.S. Military

On another note, Ray truly enjoyed growing up and living in Acworth. As a kid, when he wasn’t working or going to school, he

While he was still in school though, Ray worked at Boone’s Service Station, an economy auto store. Boone’s Service Station is now Acworth Automotive. He remembers riding his bike to work in the afternoons after school and on the weekends. But, once Ray left school to work, he got a job at a lumber yard that was on Cowan Road. He worked a shift from 5 p.m. until 3 a.m., during which he would do things like cut flooring and 2 x 4s. He would then load all the lumber onto freight cars so it could be shipped out.

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remembers going to the movies often. He went to the Legion Theatre pretty much every Saturday. At that time, it was only 6¢ for a movie ticket and a 5¢ for a coke or bag of popcorn! Boy, times have changed! Ray also remembers feeling that Acworth used to be bigger, since there were two sides to downtown – not just the one like we have today. Further, he remembers there 1930 Ford Model A Cabriolet being a depot and a cotton wire house with a bowling alley in the basement that was located right across the train tracks from where Henry’s is today. Speaking of Henry’s, Ray remembers this restaurant as being Allen’s 5 & 10 cent store. There was also a service station on the north side of Cherokee Street and a Pool Room on Lemon Street. Ray remembers back when the Acworth Pharmacy used to be Durham Brother’s Drug Store. He also recalls that the post office used to be located on the corner of Lemon Street and the

Ray, Lueolla, Cathy, Teresa & Roger

old hotel across from where they want to put the train depot today used to be lined with big cedar trees. Though Ray has seen Acworth change in many ways over the years, he still loves this town and feels like this is truly home. He just genuinely loves everything about Acworth – the people, the small town, quiet feel – everything. Nowadays, Ray is enjoying his retirement, working on his cars and picking bluegrass music – he plays the five string banjo! Ray’s life here in Acworth over the last 82 years, once again proves – There’s No Place Like Acworth.

Ray’s 1927 Studebaker Erskine made famous in a recent Belk commercial.

Ray pictured top left with the banjo. This was the first band he ever played in, the Cherokee Bluegrass Mountaineers - a Gospal & Bluegrass band that traveled all over the area and out of state.

1936 Ford - now owned by race car driver Ryan Newman.

Ray & Lueolla

1959 Chevy

Choosing the Best Toothbrush: Manual vs. Electric Which toothbrush is best for you – an electric toothbrush or a good old-fashioned manual toothbrush? People tend to believe that “new is better.” The electric toothbrush is a very popular new innovation which many dentists and people feel are superior for providing optimal oral hygiene. Does an electric toothbrush clean your teeth better than a traditional manual toothbrush? The fundamental purpose for a toothbrush is to remove plaque off of your teeth and tongue and stimulate the gum tissue. My years of clinical dentistry have revealed that some patients have better success with electric toothbrushes, while others have better success with manual toothbrushes. Literally, different strokes for different folks. There are numerous variables that impact why these two different types of toothbrushes yield different benefits for different people. Manual Toothbrushes: A Classic Technique for Good Oral Hygiene There are many advantages to using a manual toothbrush. We have been using this type of toothbrush for many years with good success. Advantages include: • Cost and availability. Manual toothbrushes are inexpensive and accessible. This is the toothbrush that the majority of dentists give away. Electric toothbrushes may simply be too expensive for many people, so it’s nice to know that you can do a great job brushing with a manual toothbrush. • Easy to use while traveling. It’s easy to take a manual toothbrush with you when you travel. It’s not bulky like an electric toothbrush. You’ll be less likely to let your good dental care habits lapse on vacation with a toothbrush that you can easily bring along. • Less pressure on teeth and gums. Manual toothbrushes allow you to feel the amount of pressure on your teeth as you grasp the toothbrush. This can result in reducing the amount of pressure on your teeth. With an electrical model, you can’t feel that as well. Placing too much pressure on your teeth can wear away at your tooth enamel, which is called “toothbrush abrasion” and can cause tooth sensitivity and an increased risk of tooth decay. • Easy for kids. Even young children can use manual brushes safely and effectively once they have learned how. Electric Toothbrushes: Recommended in Some Cases Electric toothbrushes have clear advantages for people with

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limited manual dexterity and can benefit people with arthritis, or younger children. The electric toothbrush’s motion can compensate for people with limited dexterity that otherwise would perform inadequate brushing with a manual toothbrush. Further, the larger handles found on powered toothbrushes are easier for these people to hold.

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

How to Choose an Electric Toothbrush Today, electric toothbrushes possess a variety of features. New features include pressure sensors that inform you if you’re brushing too hard and timers that help ensure an ideal two-minute brushing session. There are no features to indicate how well the toothbrush actually cleans your teeth, however. Electric toothbrush manufacturers have developed several different functions for the bristles. Some electric toothbrush bristles rotate together in one direction and then switch and rotate in the opposite direction – a process known as rotatingoscillating. These appear to remove plaque more effectively than manual brushes and other electric brushes that spin in only one direction. If you do opt for an electric toothbrush, a model with this more advanced feature of rotating-oscillating bristles is probably your best choice. How Often Should You Change To a New Toothbrush? Whether you choose a manual or an electric toothbrush, choose one with soft bristles and be sure to change the bristles on the electric brush when they become worn down. Bristles are the business end of the toothbrush and very important to replace regularly. Brushes need to be replaced every three months, or when the bristles are no longer straight and firm. In that condition, they will not clean the teeth as well as they should. Personal Recommendation The goal of cleaning your teeth is to remove all the plaque so that there are no bacteria present to cause gum disease or tooth decay. It is my personal recommendation that a combination of a manual toothbrush used in the morning, when time is often more limited, with an electric toothbrush used at night, will provide two different approaches to removing plaque more effectively.

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call to a plumber. If you call a plumber first, he/she will use a drain snake to get to the clog — wherever it may be — and safely clear out the pipes. Drain cleaner is caustic, meaning it will eat away at your pipes — even the tougher types. If your home employs plastic pipes, use the solution sparingly, if at all. It can even eat away at metal pipes. Use the solution once to break up a clog and you could be safe. Use it repeatedly, however, and you’re asking for trouble. Most pipe materials can’t withstand repeated use of the chemicals. In general, homeowners should avoid using the product. If you take good care of your plumbing, and avoid putting grease and food scraps down the drain, a clog is likely a sign of a more serious problem. Get help from a pro with the right tools to identify and reach clogs and the experience to know when you’ve got a serious problem on your hands. Drain cleaner isn’t your friend. It’s a foe. Contact a professional to identify the root cause of the blockage and you’ll rest assured that you won’t meet a serious plumbing problem down the road. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9969.

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T hat ’ s W hat I M int I was never a big candy-eater as a kid, but I loved the thick peppermint sticks my aunt would buy at Christmas. I would use them as a straw to drink the juice out of a navel orange. To this day, peppermint reminds me of Christmas more than any other flavor. I use a lot of crushed peppermints over the holidays, so to save time, I run a Tiffany Hughes big batch through my food processor at the beginning of the season, and store them in ziptop bags. Then I have some on hand when I’m ready to use them. Try sprinkling the pieces into hot chocolate or onto whipped topping of any desert. Crushed candies can also be used as a coating for marshmallows, nuts, or even granola bars that have been dipped first in melted chocolate. Another idea is to mix them into marshmallow cream, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then dip them in melted chocolate. Peppermint extract is another option if you want the flavor without the hassle of crushing the candies. Want to turn your Chocolate Chess Pie or Mississippi Mud Cake into a chocolate peppermint version? Simply substitute peppermint for half of the required extract. It’s especially good if used in sugar cookie recipes. You can amp up the peppermint factor by pressing pieces into the dough before baking or dip half the baked cookie in melted chocolate and then roll them in peppermint. At Christmas, there’s no such thing as too much peppermint in baking. One point to note – while peppermint extract does a fabulous job of bringing peppermint flavor to various deserts, it should not be used in beverages. That’s a job for peppermint syrup, which is available is the coffee section of most grocery stores. It can be added to hot chocolate or coffee, or even mixed with cream to create your own coffee creamer. Just use it sparingly as a little syrup goes a long way. Speaking of beverages, the following Peppermint Punch recipe (from my husband’s grandmother) has become a yearly tradition for us at Christmas. Take a ½ gallon of peppermint ice cream (or use vanilla and 1 cup crushed candy canes) and chop into large pieces in a punch bowl. Pour 1 qt. eggnog over the top, and add 1 qt. club soda. Mix and serve with additional peppermint candies. No matter what flavors you prefer as we enter the Christmas season, make sure that you take time to enjoy your friends and family. Who knows, they might actually enjoy being your peppermint guinea pigs. Merry Christmas and happy cooking! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

December Events Monthly Luncheon

“Make It Happen”

November Luncheon

Thursday, December 4 @ 11:30 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Scott Pederson, Celebrate Positive Sponsor: Brookwood Christian Academy Catered by: Fast Eddies Sports Cafe Held at: NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw

Lagniappe - ABA 101

Thursday, December 4 @ 10:30 a.m. Learn how to “Connect” and make the ABA work for you. (Held prior to the luncheon.)

Morning Jolt

Tues., December 9 @ 7:45 - 9 a.m.

Held at: Main Street Coffee and Wine Bar 4843 N. Main Street, Acworth Leads Exchange (ABA & WCBA)

Tues. December 9 @ 3 – 4:30 p.m.

The guest speaker for the November luncheon was Colonel Brett J. Clark is the Commander of the 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

Pictured L – R: ABA President, Jay White; Lt. Colonel James R. Wilson, Public Affairs, Dobbins ARB; Mayor Tommy Allegood, Colonel Brett J. Clark, Commander of the 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins ARB; Acworth Police Chief Wayne Dennard and ABA Board of Director, Andrew Windham.

Malcolm Wood, owner of Barbecue Street, catered a delicious early Thanksgiving style lunch to the members and guests. Danielle Hilderbrand, owner of Pearl’s Spa, is the sponsor for the ABA events during the month of November.

Held at: Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe 3330 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

Alive After Five

Thursday, December 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Held at: TBA

Sponsor of the Month:

Brookwood Christian Academy

School of the Month, Pitner Elementary School, received $300 from the ABA. L-R: Principal, Sherri Hill and ABA BOD Hanna Pintozzi. Kell High School Culinary Club, received $1000 from the ABA for winning the cooking challenge at the Taste of Acworth. Team members include Daniel Lee, Amber Jimenez, Griffin Johnson, Eli Tate and teacher, Chef Kelli Finney.

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November’s Alive After Five held at Mello Mushroom

The AA5 was hosted by the newly opened Mellow Mushroom restaurant. Pearl’s Spa was the sponsor of the networking event. L-R: Danielle Hilderbrand, owner of Pearl’s Spa, ABA President Jay White and Todd Rakestraw, owner of Mellow Mushroom.

Brian Cavallaro & Richard Yancey

Some of the friendly staff at Mellow Mushroom. L-R: Michael Baker, Chris Gladden, Morgen Wynn, Logan Kolar & Kevin Carden-Manager.

Andrew Windham & Alexandra Carpanzano

Zac Allen, Steve Hale, Bonnie Barrett, Stacy Fehlinger & Doug Hornak

Diane Vehar, Sherry and Steve Hale & Suzy Riedling

Kevin & Kim Wigington

Brad Hutson, Danielle Hilderbrand & Keith McCowen

Reg Lepper, Diane Fusco, Chris Miller & Scott Miller

Terry Goodman & Tracilla Lorens

Skai Thong, Alison Feliciano, Jay White & Danielle Hilderbrand

Mark Windham, Robin Haynie & Jude Dooley

Linda Stringer, Marvon Williams, Rob Hicks & Melissa Pearson

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The malls are slammed. The lines are long. Hours will be spent over the next month looking for the perfect gift — an article of clothing, an unexpected vacation, a new puppy for the kids. Or if you are like the neighbors in my previous neighborhood, an exact replica of the leg lamp in A Christmas Story to proudly put on display in your living room window. It doesn’t get much better than that.

J. R. Lee

Is there really such a thing as the perfect gift?

Let’s go back to the very first Christmas. Imagine all the emotions that must have been running through the minds of a young girl named Mary, a young man named Joseph, and the Shepherds that you hear so much about this time of year. That first Christmas was an eventful one. Luke 2:8-11 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Have you ever thought about that last statement? A Savior born TO YOU! Let me tell you why Jesus was and is the perfect gift. Jesus didn’t come to earth because He was bored. He didn’t come because He was looking for something better to do. Jesus came to earth for us. The reason we celebrate Christmas is because when we couldn’t get to God – God came to us. Christmas is for those like you and I who couldn’t get our act together, who couldn’t make it on our own, who consistently fall short every single day. It’s for that reason that Jesus has come. I know what it’s like to pretend to have it all together. I know what it’s like to learn the “rules” and try to obey them. I understand the exhaustion that comes from trying to live up to a certain set of standards. I also know what it’s like to fail, pretend as if everything is okay, and then hope that nobody has noticed. Because of Jesus, we no longer have to live that way! Instead of pretending to have it all together, we are free to admit our failures. We can admit that we do not have what it takes and then turn to Jesus who was given as a gift for imperfect people like you and I. “If our greatest need was health, he would’ve sent a doctor. If our greatest need was financial, he would’ve sent an economist. But our greatest need is forgiveness, so God sent a Savior.” Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. If you have any questions, I would love to hear from you. Also, if you don’t attend a church on a regular basis, we would love to have you join us on a Sunday at 9, 10:15, or 11:45 a.m. or 5 p.m. I’d also love to invite you to Celebrate Christmas at Freedom Church (Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., Dec. 23 at 6 & 8 p.m., & Dec. 24 at 3, 5 & 7 p.m. 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.

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D e -G rinch Y our H oliday “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” is a classic story of a grouch who attempts to disrupt everyone’s holiday happiness. Real Grinches exist. They may not be green, but they will try to steal your joy. Below is a test to help you ascertain the magnitude of your Grinch infestation. You might have a holiday Grinches if..... • you would rather have a tooth drilled than spend time at a holiday event. • during dinner there are certain topics that must be avoided the same way a soldier avoids land mines. • you have ever retained legal council after a holiday event. • you have strategically scheduled surgery to avoid a seasonal event. • a person or event prompts you to seek (or increase) mood altering medications. • the phrase “restraining order” is used when scheduling your holiday. • the Dr. Phil Show should be invited to an event you will be attending.

James Gwin

Most of us have a Grinch or two stealing our seasonal joy. The good news is this. Grinches do not ultimately determine your holiday happiness. If you expect a person or event will try to kidnap your contentment, do not despair. Here are four tactics to help you maintain acceptable levels of holiday cheer. First, Face Your Grinches. Do not fill your entire holiday season with Grinches. Yet, avoiding Grinches does not increase happiness. Postponing unpleasantness increases anxiety and guilt. Disagreeable people and events are a part of everyone’s holiday. Spend an appropriate amount of time with your Grinches. It is good for you and them. Second, Grinches Need Love. Weather a dreaded office party or an annoying in-law, the best way to de-Grinch a situation is to inject unconditional love and acceptance. It is good for you and them. Third, Don’t Expect Much from Your Grinch. Dr. Seuss’ Grinch grows his heart three sizes by the end of a short story. That is not common. We sometimes loose patience with our Grinches because of unrealistic expectations. The only person you get to be in charge of this holiday season is you. Fourth, Embrace the Grinch Within. Admit it. You have a little Grinch deep inside you. There may be a trigger that releases your innergrinch this year. That does not give you permission to steal everyone else’s joy. Muster the personal strength to remain pleasant despite the fact you would rather be having a tooth drilled. It is good for you and will be a blessing to others.

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You are in charge of keeping your holiday happy. Do not let Grinches steal your enjoyment of this Christmas season. Keep your spirit strong. Face your Grinches. And, let your heart grow more this holiday season.

James Gwin is the Pastor of Acworth United Methodist Church located at 4340 Collins Circle in Acworth. You may contact him by calling the church at (770) 974-3312 or by visiting their website at www.AcworthUMC.org.

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

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

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

Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael A. Smith

EPISCOPAL

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Brad Dewberry Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jody Harrison

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

Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Howard Lewis, Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

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

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

JUDAISM Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.Jewishwestcobb.com (678) 460-7702 Shabbat Svcs: 1st Saturday each month at 10 a.m., Last Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue www.mynertamid.org (678) 264-8575

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

OTHER CHURCHES

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

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Andy Smith www.gatewaykennesaw.org Grace Church of Acworth Georgia 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 905-9539 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.bethelacworth.net 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 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

LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Gable www.mylifebridgechurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 613-9256 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.missionforlife.org

New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Rice www.nwcc.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org River’s Edge Church 3891 Nance Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Services: 5 p.m. Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m. Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net 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 Church 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victoryga.com Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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

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

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

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Pest Control

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

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

Photo LaB

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

ReCREATION/Summer camps

Photographer

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

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

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

Painting

Heating & Air Conditioning

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

ReCycling

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

Mangos Japanese Restaurant (770) 693-6770 2535 Hickory Grove Rd., Suite 109 Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth

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