February 2015 Issue by Acworth Community Magazine

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Contest Corner Message from the Mayor Community News Consignment Sales Readers’ Choice Voting MLK Jr. Day of Service There’s No Place Like Acworth Acworth Business Association

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Birthdays and Celebrations

Articles 20 Omega Learning Center 30 Better Business Bureau 32 I Own a Business, Can I get a Mortgage? 33 TMJ 34 From the Chief’s Desk 38 What’s Love Got to Do with It? 38 American Legion Post 304 40 Front Porches - Basics 41 Your Teen And Contact Lenses 44 A Little Dentistry Goes A Long Ways 46 Time To Get Saucy!

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28 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Date Night Ideas The Gift of True Love

Contributors Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Don Kyle, Kaci Pollack, Kristy Alcala, Michelle Berryman, Jeff Chase, Ron Asby, J.R. Lee, Jaime Mullinax, Alison Small, Mychal Lewis, Hanna Pintozzi, Lauren Ham, Dr. Scott Harden, Kim Watt, Tiffany Hughes, Dr. Craig Gruber, Marian Jordan, George Wright, Jeff Glover, Brandon Douglas, Jay White, Dr. Dylan Reach, James Albright, Chief Wayne Dennard and Mayor Tommy Allegood 2

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Formation of Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships  Small Business Development and Consultation  Business Contracts  Business Litigation

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor May God Bless Happy February to everyone! Year 2015 is rolling right along! I wanted to take an opportunity this month to talk a little bit about relationships. Relationships are critical to our families, friends and places of business. In the City of Acworth, relationships are critical because they assist in building trust, building resources and creating sustainability. We are grateful for the numerous relationships we have with our businesses, churches, non-profit community and most importantly, our citizens of this great city. Relationships keep our community moving forward. Let’s talk about the three benefits of relationships, the first being trust. We make it a point to hold regular town hall meetings in the Spring and Fall, using these as opportunities to communicate to our residents what has been accomplished and what is coming down the pipeline. Our objective is that citizens who attend will better understand how their city is operating. This communication process creates the perfect opportunity to build relationships with those in attendance, therefore creating trust. Speaking of relationships and trust, in November the citizens of Cobb County and Acworth passed SPLOST 4 by its largest margin of victory of all the transportation SPLOSTs. The last two SPLOSTs were decided by fewer than 200 votes county wide! This referendum passed by almost 6,000 votes or 57% approval. Through the public input process and our relationship with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, we were able to develop a project list that has something in it for everyone. The second benefit of relationships is having the opportunity to develop additional resources. Due to our relationship with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, we were able to create three critical joint projects. These joint projects are instrumental resources 6

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because we were able to leverage both City SPLOST funds (based on a population’s formula) and County funds to bring additional projects to our City. First and most notable, is an $11 million dollar Recreation Center that will be constructed. The City will be contributing $2.5 million, the County will be contributing $8.5 million, and the City will operate the facility long-term. The second project is the traffic and infrastructure improvement on Main Street from Nance Road to Nowlin Road. There are three schools (North Cobb High School, Awtrey Middle School and North Cobb Christian School) located in this corridor that will benefit from these improvements. The final project addresses one of our most significant traffic needs, the widening of Highway 92. For years, City leaders have been in coordination with the Georgia Department of Transportation to widen Highway 92 from two to four lanes. With the passage of the SPLOST, the City and the County will be able to provide a $3.2 million local match to leverage the state and federal dollars to move the project up on their priority scale. The project will also include a new bridge over Lake Allatoona and a sidewalk from Glade Road to Highway 92 that will tie into existing trailway systems. The third and final benefit created out of relationships is sustainability. These three projects and so many more under construction or in the design phase all help us create a sustainable quality of life. We have seen significant growth over the last decade, plus quality growth that has elevated Acworth’s status in Cobb County, the metro area and North Georgia. You can rest assured that it is of the highest priority of your City leaders to make sure we establish a foundation that will sustain the quality of life we enjoy today, for years to come. Through our special relationships, we have built trust, developed additional resources and created a sustainable community that can be passed on to our children and grandchildren. 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 City Hall page on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @aprd. Until next time! God Bless and Make it Count! Tommy

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Acworth – State of the City Presentation Mayor Tommy Allegood will present the State of the City address at the Acworth Business Association luncheon on Thursday, February 5, at 11:30 a.m., at Northstar Church. The luncheon is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. The presentation is an opportunity to celebrate the community’s extraordinary achievements over the last year and lay out the vision for what will be accomplished in the coming year. It will highlight partnerships that have developed resources in the community, individuals who have made a difference throughout the year, significant improvements to the infrastructure system to improve traffic flow, redevelopment initiatives that are transforming the community, new businesses making the decision to invest in Acworth, and the development of affordable housing options for all ages. Please join in and hear what the future holds for the City of Acworth!

Cobb Community Impact Grants Available

Grant Workshops

The Cobb Community Foundation’s mission is to strengthen local nonprofits so they may continue improving the quality of life for residents. The foundation is now accepting Cobb Community Impact Grant applications from nonprofit organizations in the county for new and expanded projects and programs. Applications must be submitted by February 20, and will be awarded in April. All prospective grant applicants are invited to attend an orientation and question and answer meeting from 10 – 11 a.m., on Monday, February 9, in the community room at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Please RSVP to info@cobbfoundation.org.

Cobb Community Development Block Grant Program Office staff will host a series of application workshops for organizations seeking grant funding through the CDBG Program, HOME Investment Partnership Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Program. All interested organizations should plan to attend at least one of the grant application workshops:

For more information on the streamlined grant application process, including qualifications and exclusions, please visit www.CobbCommunityImpactGrant.org or call (770) 859-2329.

• February 4, at 3 p.m., Wolfe Adult Recreation Center, 884 Church St., Smyrna • February 17, at 2 p.m., Vining Public Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta • February 10, at 11 a.m., South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton • February 24, at 10:30 a.m., Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta • February 26, at 2 p.m., Ron Anderson Recreation Center, 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs • March 3, at 2 p.m., East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta For more information, contact Eryca Fambro, at (770) 528-1455 or efambro@cobbcountycdbg.com.

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Daddy Daughter Dance REGISTER NOW The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will be hosting their annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 21, from 7 – 9 p.m., at North Cobb High School in the Old Gym. This year’s theme is: “Frozen Princess Ball”! All girls ages 13 and under, are invited to visit the winter wonderland and enjoy a very special evening with their dads or adult male escort. The daddy-daughter duos will dress in their favorite frozen attire and dance the night away! It will be an evening of great times for all and a great opportunity for dads and their daughters to spend a special evening together. The event will include a DJ, an ice cream bar, gifts for the girls, and a photographer will be set up for optional pictures. Registration for this event is now underway! The cost per couple for City of Acworth residents is $25 and $35 for non-residents. Additional daughters cost $10 each. Make sure to pre-register for this event! Day-of Registration will only be held IF space is available and increased rates will apply. For more information or to register visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Kennesaw Goes Italian for Valentine’s Dance Party Start making your plans now — tickets are on sale for the City of Kennesaw’s annual Valentine’s Day Party, which will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. This year’s theme is “Italy” — everything from its art and architecture to its mouthwatering pastas and decadent desserts. The family-friendly event will feature an “all-you-care-to-eat” dinner, professional DJ and dancing, character entertainment, games, prizes, and plenty of memorable photo opportunities. All adults must be accompanied by a child, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Seating will be open; however, tables will be reserved for parties of six or more. Tickets are $15 per person, and can be purchased online at www.KennesawGa.gov or at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Advance purchase is required. Tickets are non-refundable after January 30. Children two (2) years of age and under do not need a ticket; however they must sit on an adult’s lap. For more information, call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714.

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Guns and Hoses 5K Together with the Cherokee County Fire Department (Hoses) and the County Sheriff’s Department (Guns), Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency will be hosting its 9th annual 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run on February 28, with a 7:30 a.m. start time for the 1 Mile Fun Run and 8 a.m. for the 5K Run, at Hobgood Park. The purpose of the run is to raise money for charity causes selected by both groups. This year, the charity for CCFD will be The Goshen Valley Boys Ranch which is a non-profit home serving young men in the state foster care system. The charity for Cherokee Sheriff’s Office will be the Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation which provides funding for charities and people in need locally in Cherokee County. When registering, you will pick the team that you want to represent and a portion of your fee will go towards their chosen charity. Shirts in yellow/red for the Hoses and red/black for the Guns, will be made available in your race packet for all 5K participants only. (Shirt size selections will be guaranteed for those that register by February 13th ONLY). All 1 mile Fun Run participants will earn a commemorative medal. For the 5K race, awards will be given in both male and female divisions and in a variety of age groups as well. To register, visit www.GunsHoses5kAndFunRun.Blogspot.com. For more information, contact Kate Borden at (404) 445-6931 or email kborden@cherokeega.com. Register EARLY for discounts. *Dogs and strollers are welcome but you must startbehind all runners. All dogs must be on a leash.

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Adult Flag Football

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Mark your Calendars! With a break out sixth season, the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department has the premiere adult flag football league around. Records, statistics, player(s) of the week, write-ups and box scores are posted online after each game, and the AAFFL Cotton Bowl will end post season play.

The City of Acworth is a Heart Safe Community! The City of Acworth Police Department is partnering with the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department to offer a FREE Friends and Family CPR Course. The course will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Acworth Police Department in the Community Room located at 4400 Acworth Industrial Drive. The Friends & Family CPR Program teaches: Adults Hands-Only CPR, Adult AED, Child CPR, Infant CPR and Adult, Child & Infant Relief of Choking. For more information or to register for this course, please visit www. AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

The Acworth Adult Flag Football League is a joyful experience for those football fans that still love to play the game. Game play is 7 on 7 and teams may have a roster of up to 17 players. All games are played on Tuesdays and Saturdays with no cost to spectators. Both men and women are welcome! All participants must be 18 and up. Register your team now and start building your team dynasty! If you do not have a team, come out and participate in the Free Agent Sign-Up Day on Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m., located at Logan Farm Park. Free Agent registration is $35 and teams will be selected. For more information, please call the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department at (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthFlagFootball.com.

APRD Spring Preschool Sports Camp The Acworth Preschool Sports Camp is a non-competitive program designed to help children ages three and four, develop basic skills for sports programs in the future. Parents, come enjoy the spring weather with your child as you discover their potential to be the next big home-run hitter, soccer stud and/or basketball superstar. Sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 – 9:45 a.m., beginning April 14 and ending May 7. Every session will be held on the Horizon Field at the Acworth Sports Complex, 4000 South Main Street. A parent/guardian is required to attend all sessions for the entire duration of the program. Children are asked to wear proper workout attire (i.e. shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, hats, etc.). There are only 15 spots available for the camp and every camper receives a camp t-shirt! The cost is $50 for City of Acworth residents and $65 for non-City of Acworth residents. For more information or to register, visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Kennesaw Mayor Holds Town Hall Mtg. Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews will be conducting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m., to listen to constituent concerns and answer questions about programs, policies, safety and services. He will give a short recap of his annual State of the City presentation. The Mayor will be joined by the City Manager and his department heads. The meeting will be held at the Ben Robertson Community Center. For more information, please call (770) 424-8274 or visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov. 12

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Please note: This is not an official certification. It is a community awareness class that instructs you on the basics of the skills listed above. Registration is required; there is a minimum amount of people required for the class to take place.

Red Cross Blood Drive Give the Gift of Life – The City of Kennesaw is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 17, from 2 – 7 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. Most healthy people who are at least 17 years of age (or 16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood every 56 days. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about 45 minutes. The donation itself only takes about 8-10 minutes. You don’t need a special reason to give blood. Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend. Many know that a family member or a friend might need blood someday. Others believe it is the right thing we do. Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important. Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org/make-donation and enter sponsor code KP&R or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714.

Emergency Preparedness Training The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that improve the safety of the community. The Initial CERT training sessions will be held on February 7, 14 and 21, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Cobb County Emergency Operations Center, 140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Participants must be at least 16 years old. To register, contact Kimberly Schneider at kimberly.schneider@cobbcounty. org or at (770) 499-4567.

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KBA Business Expo Discover the benefits of keeping business local From plumbing services to money markets, from security systems to car stereos, the KSU Center will be full of Cobb County businesses at the Kennesaw Business Association (KBA) Business Expo on Tuesday, February 24, from 4 – 7:30 p.m., at the KSU Center located at 3333 Busbee Drive off Chastain Road in Kennesaw. The Business Expo is a FREE event and provides patrons a unique opportunity to see some of the local business leaders in a comfortable setting and is looked at as a way busy professionals can achieve greater productivity and efficiency while growing their potential customer base. Visitors will find lots of FREE give-a-ways and coupons as Cobb businesses show off new products, deals and upcoming releases of future products or promotions. For more information or to become an exhibitor, contact JRM Management Services at (770) 423-1330, or visit www.KennesawBusiness.org.

App – Submit DOT Work Requests The smart phone and Web based tool, YourGOV, allows residents to submit non-emergency service requests directly to the Department of Transportation work management system. By accessing the YourGOV Web site or using the smart device app, residents can photograph a problem and request that work be completed at a specified location. YourGOV service requests relate to roadway issues like potholes, traffic signals, debris, signs, storm drains and sidewalks. People are able to track the progress of their requests and receive automatic updates throughout the lifecycle of the requests. YourGOV is for reporting non-emergency issues only. If immediate police or fire department response is needed, please call 911.

At Acworth Art Fest, a magical Kidz Zone will be filled with creative activities that are sure to make children smile. Along with inflatables and fun rides, this vibrant play land is the exciting place to be for young people. Of course, there will be wonderful food from Acworth’s own eateries, and shoppers will also find delectable treats to satisfy their taste buds. For more information, visit www.AcworthArtFest.SplashFestivals.com.

Helping One Guy Ministry At a recent council meeting, Mayor Tommy Allegood acknowledged Bob Kelly and Dave Zivic from H.O.G., “Helping One Guy” ministry, which originated from NorthStar Church. Bob and Dave presented a check in the amount of $1,700 from donations raised for the L-R: David Zivic, Bob Kelly and Horizon Field, an increase Mayor Tommy Allegood from last year’s $1,100 donation. Bob stated that his ministry is centered on fellowship and supporting those in crises. Bob shared with everyone his passion for baseball and his desire to assist the Horizon Field.

MLK Proclamation Mayor Tommy Allegood acknowledged Pastor Michael Smith of Mount Olivet Baptist Church for acceptance of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation to be recognized on January 19, 2015.

Acworth Art Fest The highly anticipated third annual Acworth Art Fest will take place on April 11 & 12. The historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is a delightful backdrop for whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays will again decorate the beautiful street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and much more! The “Lake City,” is a buzz with excitement over its own two-day art festival. With Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona in this beautiful, small town’s backyard, Acworth Art Fest is sure to be an art-buyers destination. 14

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Kiwanis International Foundation 100 Year Celebration

Mayor Tommy Allegood acknowledged Pastor Michael Smith, former Lt. Governor of the local Kiwanis Club, in recognition and celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the Kiwanis International Foundation.

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Horizon Baseball & Soccer Registration is currently open for the Spring Horizon League. The Horizon League is a non-competitive baseball league for athletes ages 5 years and older with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Games will be played on the Horizon Field, 4000 South Main Street in Acworth. The cost of the league is $15 per player. The season games will run from April 18 – May 16. Th adult games will be played on Thursday nights, April 16 – May 14. For more information or to register, please visit their website at www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

The Special Needs Development Group is teaming up with R.J Patel to offer the first Horizon Soccer program. R.J Patel is a former men’s soccer player and a member of the first-ever Kennesaw State team to win an intercollegiate athletic trophy. Horizon Soccer is a soccer program designed for athletes with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The goal of the program is to understand the fundamentals of the game, learn team work and to have fun! It will be held on the Horizon Field, 4000 S. Main Street, on Saturday, February 28, March 7 and March 14. Participants ages 5-7 will play at 1 p.m., ages 8-10 will play at 2 p.m. and ages 11-13 will play at 3 p.m. The cost of the program is $10 and includes a t-shirt and a medal. Registration deadline is February 20. For more information or to register, please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

Senior News: Cardio Combo – Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. The 8 week spring session will be held on Thursdays beginning March 19 – May 7, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and from 11 – 11:45 p.m. Classes will be held at Roberts School Community Education Center located at 4681 School Street in Acworth. Cost of the class is FREE for Acworth Residents and $15/non-residents.

Chair Yoga – Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and much more during this class. Classes will be held at Roberts School Community Education Center located at 4681 School Street in Acworth. The 8 week spring session will be held on Mondays beginning March 16 – May 4, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and from 11 – 11:45 p.m. Cost of the class is FREE for Acworth Residents and $15/non-residents.

February Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at noon. Come join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center located at 4681 School Street, in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE for all seniors!!! Senior’s Got Groove – 55+ Day Trip: Chateau Élan Date & Time: Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m. Cost: $45/Residents, $50/Non-Residents (Lunch is included) Chateau Élan North America’s premier meeting destination with a full production winery and world class amenities. From the moment you drive through the gates until the moment you leave, you will experience warm southern hospitality combined with the beauty of the French Country Side. Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes away from Atlanta, Chateau Élan began with the planting of vineyards in 1981. This destination is a 3,500 acre destination that produces exceptional wines and warm memories. Enjoy a lunch buffet on the grounds and a Private Winery Tour and Tastings. This trip does include walking and stairs. Trip leaves from Logan Farm Park in Acworth.

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* For more information or to register online for classes or the day trip: visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

Consignment Sales seAgain laS tBlessings nemng isnoC Consignment Sale — Children’s and maternity Consignment Born Children’s clothes, shoes, toys,Sales nursery items, baby equipment, furniture and more! The sale will be held on Friday, February 20, from 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. and on Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. — noon. The preview sale will be open on Thursday to workers and sellers only. First time moms can sign up for early shopping privileges. NEW LOCATION: It will be held at Riverstone Church, 2005 Stilesboro Road, Marietta. For information, please visit www.BornAgainBlessings.com.

Prom Dress Consignment Sale — Strength in Stilettos (SIS), a non-profit student organization dedicated to supporting,

enhancing and empowering girls by promoting academic achievement and community service, will be hosting their 5th Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale on Saturday, February 28, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., at Allatoona High School. Come shop the fabulous selection of gently loved prom dresses, shoes and handbags! This is a great opportunity to find the perfect dress for prom and earn some extra cash! Sellers set their own prices and receive 70% of the sale price. Register to sell by February 22. Vendor tables will be available for businesses for only $50. Sponsor fee includes a 6 ft. table, company name on volunteer t-shirts and the option to include coupons/ give-a-ways in the shopper gift bags. Proceeds will benefit college scholarships for girls and programs at local schools. For seller registration, vendor/sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, visit www.StrengthInStilettos.org or email promsale11@yahoo.com.

Kids Kingdom Consignment Sale — Kids Kingdom is a high quality, children’s consignment ministry, featuring children’s

and teen clothing, baby items, equipment, toys, DVDs, baby furniture, books, educational items, maternity and much more. Our sale is held semi-annually with up to 200 sellers. We are currently looking for sellers and volunteers. The sale will be held on Thursday, February 26, from 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.; Friday, February 27, from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Orange Hill Baptist Church, 4293 Austell Road, Austell. Many items will be marked half price on Saturday. For more information, visit www.OrangeHill.org/Ministries/Kids-Kingdom-Consignment, Facebook at Kids Kingdom Consignment Sale, twitter @kids_kingdom, contact Tara Chatham or Meagan Stanfill at (770) 948-2303 or email kidskingdomconsignment@gmail.com.

Acworth UMC PASSitON Consignment Sale — Your children have outgrown their clothes from last year so it’s time to shop for their spring and summer wardrobe! Consign, shop and save at the Acworth UMC Spring & Summer PASSitON Consignment Sale on held Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Save even more on Saturday when many items are ½ price! Choose from gently used, quality clothing in infant, maternity, children’s and junior sizes, including school uniforms, dance, gymnastics wear, costumes, formals, shoes and accessories. There will also be strollers, furniture and accessories, children’s toys, outdoor toys, bikes, books, DVD’s and so much more. For more information and to register to sell or work, call (770) 974-3312 or visit www.AcworthUMC.org/passiton. PASSitON Consignment Sale is a ministry of Acworth UMC, off Hwy. 92 at 4340 Collins Circle. Proceeds benefit the music and children’s programs, as well as local and foreign missions. Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale — Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Everything you need for your family from tots to tweens! Kids and strollers are welcome! Electronic tagging — a much faster checkout! We have more than just name brand clothes in sizes 0-juniors, there will be nursery and toddler furniture/decor/equipment, high chairs, swings, toys, games, outdoor play equipment, gently used bikes and scooters, single/double/triple strollers, portable cribs, car seats (recent models only), books, CDs, DVDs, shoes of all sizes and holiday clothing. NOWAMOM is a non-profit organization serving the parents of twins, triplets and higher order multiples, BUT THE SALE IS FOR EVERYONE! We accept cash, check debit /credit cards ($2 processing fee). It will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. For more information, email sale@nowamom.org or visit www.NOWAMOM.org. Bring this notice for EARLY admittance before the public sale on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m.– 9 a.m. Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Spring & Summer Sale — Register NOW! Sellers may register through March 10. The

sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon, at 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth. They will offer gently worn baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothes, plus shoes, accessories, toys, books, games, bedding, nursery equipment and tons of baby gear. Now accepting trendy ladies clothing TOO! Sellers receive 75% of sales with no limit on number of items. For more information, to register or to be a seller, visit www.ClothingKids.org.

Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale — Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment

Sale will take place on Thursday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Friday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon at the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. We offer high-quality items at greatly reduced prices. Gently used children’s, juniors and teens clothing, accessories, shoes, formal wear, maternity, accessories, school uniforms, baby items/furniture, electronics, books, CDs, videos/DVDs, toys and more! Strollers are welcome. Like us on Facebook! For more information, visit www.DueWest.org/ Community/ConsignmentSale or email duewesttreasurechest@yahoo.com or to volunteer, email treasurechestvolunteer@yahoo.com. 18

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Gabriel’s Opens Full Service Restaurant in Acworth Gabriel’s Restaurant and Bakery, renowned for its award-winning desserts and daily helpings of fresh veggies, announces the opening of their new full service restaurant and bar in Historic Downtown Acworth. The restaurant will offer some customer favorites from their flagship Marietta restaurant such as Fried Chicken, Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich, Chicken and Dumplings and their famous Red Velvet Cake, but has introduced many new menu items including Warm Collard Green Dip, Cast Iron Skillet Angus Steaks and homemade Peach Cobbler. “Our goal is to provide a warm, friendly restaurant where you can bring your entire family for delicious, southern comfort-food at a good price,” says owner Johnnie Gabriel. Co-owners Denver Woods and Johnnie Gabriel first toured the Old Mill property in August 2014. They were intrigued by the rich history of the Old Mill and knew it would be the ideal setting for their new restaurant. The two worked tirelessly for the last six months to restore the beauty of the Old Mill while carefully preserving its history. Framed artwork in the restaurant tells the story of the Old Mill which was originally built by John Cowan in the 1800’s with the wealth he acquired from his gold discovery in Montana’s Black Hills. “We hope to be a neighborhood gathering place for those in the greater Acworth community to enjoy good food and drink. And we are dedicated to being a partner with the community by employing dozens of people from this area. We want our restaurant to be just as welcoming as the people of Acworth have been to us,” said owner Denver Woods. Gabriel’s at the Old Mill will serve breakfast Monday – Saturday from 7 am – 11 am, lunch from 11 am – 5 pm and dinner 5 pm – close. The restaurant will close at 9 pm Monday – Thursday and at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant also features a full bar, The Sidecar and heated outdoor patio seating. Complimentary valet parking is available daily and the restaurant is accessible via the free Downtown Acworth Shuttle Service on Friday and Saturday nights. Gabriel’s reputation for mouth-watering desserts and homemade southern cuisine has been recognized with numerous awards in Atlanta Magazine’s Best of Atlanta, at the annual Taste of Marietta and was most recently named Best Meat and Three in the 2015 Best of Cobb Life Magazine. Johnnie Gabriel’s recipes have been published in national magazines such as Cooking with Paula. Johnnie has cooked with Paula Deen, Johnnie’s cousin, on Paula’s Best Dishes and Paula’s Party. She has also published three successful cookbooks – Cooking in the South with Johnnie Gabriel, Second Helpings, and How to Cook Like a Southerner.

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Acworth’s Oldest Resident Pauline Owen Celebrating 109 Years

Pauline moved to Acworth when she turned 99 years old with her daughter, Ann. They bought the house next door to Ann’s son, Steve and his wife Cherie. Her main caregivers are Ann and Steve. Here’s Pauline celebrating her birthday over the last few years. Pauline will turn 109 years old on February 8, 2015!

Happy 109th Birthday Pauline!!!

In 1906, the year Pauline was born, the following occurred: Jan. 12: First time Dow Jones closes above 100 (100.26) Jan. 13: First radio set advertised (Telimco for $7.50 in Scientific American) claimed to receive signals up to one mile Feb. 1: First federal penitentiary building completed, Leavenworth, KS Feb. 8: Without warning, Japanese torpedo boats make a night attack on Russian ships near the naval base at Port Arthur, Manchuria; there is confusion because no declaration of war was given Feb. 19: W.K. Kellogg & Ch Bolin founded Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Co. (later Kelloggs) Apr. 18: San Francisco earthquake & fire kills an estimated 3000 and over 80% of San Francisco was destroyed. Apr. 22: 10th anniversary Olympic games open at Athens, Greece May 22: Wright Brothers patent an aeroplane Jul. 5-23: Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Chambers beats Bundy Jul. 5-30: Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Doherty beats Riseley Aug. 23: Cuba’s 1st President Tomés Estrada Palma asks for U.S. intervention Sep. 13: First airplane flight in Europe

Sep. 16: Sep. 18: Sep. 28: Sep. 29: Oct. 3: Oct. 22: Oct. 31: Nov. 3: Nov. 9:

Roald Amundsen discovers Magnetic South Pole A typhoon with tsunami kills approximately 10,000 in Hong Kong U.S. troops reoccupy Cuba, stay until 1909 U.S. intervenes in Cuba ousts dictator Estrada Palma U.S. regime names Charles Magoon, governor of Cuba Henry Ford becomes President of Ford Motor Company George Bernard Shaw’s “Caesar & Cleopatra” premieres in NYC SOS becomes an international distress signal Theodore Roosevelt is the first U.S. President to visit another country (Puerto Rico and Panama) Dec. 4: Alpha Phi Alpha, first Black Greek Letter Fraternity, forms at Cornell Dec. 10: Pres. Theodore Roosevelt (1st American) awarded Nobel Peace Prize Dec. 11: U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt attacks abuses in the Congo Dec. 24: Reginald A. Fessenden became first to broadcast music over radio in Massachusetts Dec. 30: Iran becomes a constitutional monarchy

Here’s a interesting perspective on just how much Pauline has witnessed in her 109 years of life: • When Pauline was born, Russia was still ruled by a Czar (Nicholas II), Germany was still ruled by a Kaiser (Wilhelm II), Teddy Roosevelt was the President of the United States. • She was 11 years old when the U.S. declared war on Germany and entered World War I. • She was 14 years old when Prohibition went into effect. • She was 14 years old when women were permitted to vote. • She was 21 years old when Charles Lindbergh completed his solo transatlantic flight. • She was 23 years old when the stock market crashed and the Great Depression began. • She was 26 years old when Amelia Earhart became the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic. • She was 27 years old when Prohibition was repealed. • She was 35 years old when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, forcing the United States into World War II. • There have been 9 wars/conflicts that the United States has been involved in during Pauline’s lifetime. • There have been 19 different Presidents, five Kings and Queens of England and ten Popes in Pauline’s lifetime.

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Recycle Securely It’s just what you always wanted: a big-screen TV, the latest laptop, an e-reader, a digital SLR camera, or that video game system. But while you’re enjoying that new tablet, the box is sitting out by your curb, acting as an advertisement for those who might be looking to rob your house. Year after year, electronics are one of the most-gifted items during the holidays, and also the most commonly stolen from homes, according to Safewise. Don’t let your efforts to recycle cardboard, boxes, and packaging from your new gadgets attract thieves. Save the serial. Electronics can be difficult to track if stolen, especially without means for identification. Make sure to record the serial number on the box or the item, and keep it in a safe location. You can also take a photo of the device’s make, model, and serial number to make identifying it easier. Keep it inside. Instead of stashing flattened boxes by the street, keep them closer to home until recycling day. Store cardboard in bins in your garage, or another place that’s not in plain view of the street. Cut it up. Just like with banking documents, it’s a good idea to cut up shipping documents and boxes to prevent robbers from stealing your identity or finding out which laptop model you received. Recycling old electronics? Wipe them clean. Check out the FTC’s tips for removing all personal information from cell phones, computers, or other electronics before disposal. Removing the SIM card from your cell phone or the hard drive from your computer allows you to keep or destroy the memory. For more information on identity theft prevention, check out BBB’s Everyday Habits to Safeguard Your Security.

Beware of “Sketchy” Businesses When Selling Your Old Phone According to market analysts, consumers will upgrade their cellphones every 18 months on average. Looking to make a few extra dollars, many will choose to sell their phones rather than trade them in. According to Better Business Bureau (BBB), to avoid disappointment in the price paid or to risk losing your phone, it’s very important that consumers know with whom they should do business. According to the National Consumers League there are many people who have fallen victim to “bait and switch” tactics used by some online re-seller sites. Consumers report they are quoted an amount that they find acceptable, however when they send their phones in, they receive a revised quote substantially lower than the original offer. BBB recommends the following tips when selling your old phone or tablet online: • Check for consumer feedback about a particular service before shipping the device. The company’s BBB Business Review online is a great resource. • Carefully review the terms and conditions before you ship the device. Some services require extremely quick turnaround times (as little as three days after the revised quote is sent to the seller) for confirmation or rejection of the offer. If the consumer misses the email and doesn’t respond, the offer is deemed accepted, regardless of the price quoted. • Assume that the initial quote you receive via an online form is ikely to be higher than the quote you receive once the device has been inspected. Shop around and compare quotes. Be cautious of any quote that is dramatically higher than the others. • Besides selling your phone, you can also recycle or donate it to charity.

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Smart Consumer Actions For 2015 Better Business Bureau says you can protect yourself from most fraud and scams in 2015 and beyond, by adding a few “smart consumer” resolutions to your list. Most of the complaints we traditionally receive involve disputes between consumers and merchants or contractors. However, as technology has evolved, Better Business Bureaus across the continent are receiving a growing number of complaints about scams involving total strangers, imposters and criminals who hide behind the internet. Though the methods vary, the criminals’ objectives remain the same: to steal, frighten or trick us into divulging personal and financial information. Better Business Bureau offers its 2015 Smart Consumer Resolutions to help reduce the chances of being cheated: • Invest a few moments before signing or paying - Visit www.bbb.org to check out a business, professional, or charity before handing over any money or signing a contract. Pull up a company’s BBB Business Review to see what other consumers’ experiences have been like and look for any patterns of unethical business practices. • Reach out rather than respond - Unsolicited texts, emails and telephone calls usually spell trouble. It’s safest to ignore sales pitches through these media and find a professional, charity or business on your own. You can find what you’re looking for in our BBB Accredited Business Directory. • Back up your files - Malicious software or computer failure can lead to the loss of your important data. Given these risks, it is worth it to buy a backup drive for your documents, contacts, photos and other digital information. • Guard your personal information - Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation. Do not give credit card or bank account numbers, your date of birth, Social Security number, insurance information or driver’s license number over the telephone. Assume that any time you give out personal information, including your name, address and telephone number, it may be shared with a third party and leave you open to fraud. • Use safe payment methods - Credit cards offer more protection than debit cards online and in stores. Online payment systems such as PayPal are also a safe alternative when shopping on the internet. Beware of any seller who will only accept payment in the form of a wire transfer, bank draft or preloaded payment card. • Be careful where you click - Many consumers’ problems begin by clicking on a link or opening an attachment in an unsolicited email. These often are disguised to resemble “official” email from a government department, financial institution, insurance company or legitimate business. None of these would ask for personal information or include a link to “update files” with personal or financial information, user names or passwords. • Recognize and avoid high pressure sales tactics - Con artists use fear and a sense of urgency to get us to let our guard down. Any attempt to coerce you or make a “one time limited offer” is a red flag. A legitimate company or charity will want your money as much next month as today. Take your time to do your research to differentiate between a worthwhile bargain and a fraud. • Be skeptical of internet claims - Just because you see an offer on a glitzy website does not mean you are dealing with a legitimate business. Claims of fast money and guaranteed returns on investment are no more reliable than classic chain letters and other get rich quick schemes. • Remember to watch out for low tech crime - Crimes of contact are responsible for the majority of fraud. Shred or store important documents, and remember that pickpockets and purse snatchers are still active. • Check your credit reports for free - Your credit reports can help you determine whether someone is opening lines of credit in your name through identity fraud. You can also improve your credit score by closing unused lines of credit. The government-sanctioned AnnualCreditReport.com offers free reports from each of the major credit reporting companies. Pull your report from one of the three companies every four months in order to identify any changes over the course of the year. If you find any mistakes, report them as soon as possible. Remember, if you’re a citizen of the state of Georgia you are entitled to two free copies of your credit report each year. You must pay, however, for your credit score. There is no way to protect ourselves from all forms of fraud, however, we can significantly lessen the chances of becoming a victim by learning to identify and avoid the many risks. Best of all is that this resolution will save you money too. To check out any business opportunity or company, please visit www.BBB.org.

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One of the most common questions I am asked daily is, “I own a business and my bank said I do not qualify for a mortgage because I do not show enough income on my taxes, is this accurate?” The answer is not a simple yes or no, it is always, it depends. Every situation is different for everyone; however, the one common mistake made by many banks is they only look at adjusted gross income, which is not an accurate way to calculate the income of a business owner. We classify a business owner as a person who has 25% or more ownership in a business, and 1099 contractors fall under similar guidelines.

Jay White

The mortgage industry does training each year on compliance and ethics. Rarely do a mortgage originators receive training on how to properly put a loan together unless they seek such training on their own or their company offers it….mind blowing I know. This lack of training is leading well qualified people to not buying a home and thinking it is impossible to buy a home. My opinion is that self-employed clients are some of the most qualified clients I deal with, as they typically have great credit and a lot of assets which are two key factors in lending. Their reported income is where they will encounter most issues, especially in the hands of the wrong lender.

There are many areas on business tax returns to add income back to a self-employed client’s income cash flow analysis, whether you file a Schedule C, 1120, 1120S or 1065. For example, one area is depreciation; any depreciation can be added back to income either to offset a loss or to increase cash flow. While there are others, this is the most common and basic item to add back to income. If you don’t have the proper write offs, don’t fret – we offer a bank statement program for this reason. Self-employed clients are asked to provide two years of taxes to most lenders; however, in most cases we can use one year of tax returns and receive approval. Here are a few things to keep in mind in preparing to buy or refinance a home: • Increasing your pay on a paystub will not qualify you. It shows good income but these figures are not included in cash flow analysis unless they are accompanied with a year to date audited P&L statement from a CPA. • If you file for an extension, you must close before the extension deadline expires or the current years taxes will be used for cash flow analysis, and IRS 4506T for transcripts will be required (and the IRS can take 4 - 6 weeks to make transcripts available). • Business funds can be used at closing. In order to use these funds, a letter from your CPA stating use of these funds will not negatively impact your business will be required. If your CPA is not willing to write the letter, there are other alternatives. The easiest way in my opinion, is to move the money from the business to a personal account at least 60 days prior to closing. Once the funds are sourced for 60 days in a personal account, they are no longer considered business funds. Self-employed clients can buy or refinance a home, and they are not precluded from taking advantage of this market. The biggest advice I can share with you is to plan ahead at least 2 - 3 months ahead of time and sit with a local mortgage professional. Determine what your options are and what needs to be done. I close many loans and a large portion are self-employed clients. The most success comes from planning and preparing upfront by meeting and discussing options of what needs to be done, then taking that back to your CPA. This is the perfect time of year to take advantage of this. Don’t let your next home pass you by or the rates rise on you because you think you cannot buy or refinance, just because you own a business. Jay has been in mortgage lending for 13 years. He currently serves as President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their 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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When you open your mouth, the lower surface of the TMJ glides forward. When you close your mouth, the TMJ glide back into their original position. It works like a hinge and is known as a “hinge joint.” To assist in smooth operation of this movement, a soft disc of cartilage known as a meniscus lies between the TMJ and the inner surface of the joint. The discs serve to absorb and distribute shock to the TMJ from chewing, talking and yawning, which are repetitive movements that occur thousands of times every day. The discs serve to distribute the forces of chewing evenly throughout the joints. There are two main types of TMJ. The first one is called TMJ muscular imbalance. This condition of the TMJ occurs when one or several of the muscles of the jaw are simply too tight or are in spasm. This will cause the jaw to shift to the right or to the left while opening and closing the mouth. The second type of TMJ is called acute TMJ dysfunction. This condition typically occurs when sudden trauma to the jaw causes displacement of the cartilage pad in the jaw, known as the meniscus. The jaw typically locks and it becomes difficult to open/close the mouth, talk, chew or yawn. TMJ disorders can be helped through chiropractic care. It can be effectively treated through specialized massage to the muscles of the TMJ that are in spasm, which stops the pain and helps to restore normal function to the jaw. It also can be effectively treated through a specialized adjustment to the jaw on the affected side, which often immediately corrects the condition. 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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Acworth Police Department The formation of strong community partnerships is the cornerstone of any good police department. I believe that the Acworth Police Department excels at this. We participate in community events on, literally, a daily basis. In addition, we have a number of outreach activities and events that we sponsor and host including: CPR classes, PRIDE teen driver classes, the Citizens’ Police Academy, Covering the Bases, Shoot for the Horizon, and many others. Even with all of these activities, it occurred to me that we could go a step further: create an opportunity for me to learn from young people in our community.

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With this in mind, I created my Chief’s Young Adult Advisory Board. The group was seeded with local high school students from Destiny’s Daughters of Promise. In one of our first meetings, we developed the following mission statement:

To increase diversity, awareness, and insight into what young adults are experiencing, saying, and expecting from Law Enforcement by opening lines of communication between students and the Chief of Police and to promote community confidence in the police department through relationships, education, and partnerships. Meeting with this group has been uplifting, inspiring, and eye-opening. Their feedback and the insight that they provide is priceless. We talk about their concerns, and as an added bonus, they update me on the latest slang of the day. I like to think that they keep me in the know – at least a little. So, when I talk about my group of teens, I get a little “turnt up,” because they are “on fleek!” I have been incredibly impressed with the professionalism, dedication, and caring hearts of the members of the Advisory Board, and as a result, I invited them to attend a planning meeting with local clergy members to discuss ways to reach young, potentially at-risk teenagers in our community. We began the meeting by reviewing the purpose of the Advisory Board and then sharing thoughts that the clergy and I had about ways to reach out to teenagers who might not normally be inclined to attend police-sponsored or church-sponsored events. We needed a youth perspective on what types of activities or events would most likely be helpful. And then, something interesting happened. A discussion that originated with questions of atrisk teenagers became one about all teenagers. The Advisory Board adjusted our focus. The adults in the room were geared to considering what we could do to help one group of teenagers, but the Advisory Board made it clear that we shouldn’t be classifying teenagers into need-based groups, and that we should be reaching out to all teenagers. It was interesting to watch as the young adults in the Advisory Board as they conversed with the clergy and with me (all of whom were mostly from the baby-boomer generation). They were honest, thoughtful, and ultimately, they were right. If we are going to help, we need to reach out broadly and inclusively. As a society, and as a community, we should be thinking about what we can do for all of our youth, not just those who appear to be more in need of help. If we cast our nets widely and reach out to everyone, we have a better chance of being successful in reaching those who need our assistance the most. As a group, we came up with many ideas, and at the end of the evening, we set a date to meet again and continue the discussion. While we did not reach a solid outreach plan, what we did do is open the lines of communication, and that might be the most important thing. Young Adult Advisory Board

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American Legion Post 304 It’s the second month of 2015 already. It seems like only yesterday we were filled with the joy of Christmas. Our hearts were filled with love for our fellow man. We were generous in addressing the needs of the less fortunate. The world was at peace for at least a little while.

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What’s Love Got to Do with It? As we go through our day, pink and red seem to be the predominant colors at stores this time of year. Roses and chocolates seem to be gift of choice. What is it about love that can make us act goofy, change our whole attitude and/or risk everything we have in its name? The concept of love can be quite a range. You can love a hamburger or shoes and also love a beloved pet or child. You can easily say, “I love this meal,” but you may ponder for days or years before telling someone, “I love you.” It can be confusing to really understand love and you can’t get away from it. Love dictates your thoughts, what you choose as a career, what you do, what your values are and with whom you spend your time, even a lifetime. If love influences your everyday activities, a good understanding of what love is or is not can be beneficial. We all can get inspired as we hear and see incredible stories of love where people have lived and died for it. We also see some great atrocities and warped definitions of what love is, as many wrongs can be masked to be done in the name of love. But, what is love? 1 Cor. 13:4 “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily provoked, it thinks no evil. It does not rejoice in iniquity but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things and endures all things. Love never fails…” Notice that it is not a feeling or a fickle emotion or pleasureseeking as our society so much portrays it. The core value of true love is that it is selfless and it gives, even if it is not given in return. We were made to love so make it your choice today to live out love the way it was meant to be. 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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We are now knee deep in reality and the struggles of making it through each day. This hit home for a Post 304 Service Officer and me as we met with a young veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. His story is all too familiar to us. This young veteran is struggling just to make ends meet for his family. His job was not waiting for him when he got back – his previous small company wanted to provide (as promised) his old job, but it just couldn’t do it. He has struggled to find work and the bills are piling up. He suffers from several service-related issues with his hands and ankles, as well as PTSD. He has been trying to wade through the VA paperwork abyss for almost two years to get some type of disability and has sought treatment on his own. It is a daunting task, piled on top of his financial issues. Typically, we find that these men and women are too proud to ask for help until it is almost too late. Post 304 tries as best as we can to provide short term financial help, but our funds are severely limited. Our Service Officer uses all the resources available to find funds from The American Legion national organization, local churches and yes, even other American Legion Posts. The good news is that together, we (the veterans of Post 304 and our community) can be a life line for these brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. They truly deserve our help. Try to capture that hypersensitivity to the needs of the less fortunate every day in 2015. We all should make it a priority to reach out to our veterans in need. You can make a financial donation to Post 304 or contact us with a job reference, a housing opportunity, transportation assistance, and or with gas/grocery gift cards – just to name a few things you can do to help. The joy of Christmas should not be relegated to just December each year. The needs are great. Make a difference, you will be blessed. God Bless America! Commander Ron

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F ront P orches - Basics There is nothing quite like the look and feel of a front porch to relax and enjoy the cool breezes on. Porches are a definite throw back to a much simpler time. This is where you could watch the seasons change, visit with family and friends, and of course, enjoy a spring or summer thunderstorm. Jeff Glover an existing porch:

I want to give you a few tips to use if you are planning on building a new porch, or if you will be remodeling or rehabbing

If you are planning on adding a porch to cover an existing deck or patio area, make sure that the addition looks like it was there since the day the home was built. If your deck is elevated, you may need to replace the existing support posts and replace them with larger ones. You will also want to make sure that the deck joists are strong enough to carry the additional weight of the new roof structure. You may need to hire an architect or a qualified contractor to help you with this. Also, you may want to add soffits and overhangs to match the profile of what is on your existing house. This also goes for millwork details such as like corbels, venting and guttering. Make sure you have at least 6’ feet of depth for seating, especially rocking chairs. I like to see a minimum of 8’ feet but 10’ feet would be ideal. This gives you room to walk around your seating and not have to climb over people to move around the porch. Also, the more depth you have, the more your windows are shaded from the sun, which will definitely help during the dog days of summer. When constructing a new porch, I like to pitch it about ¼” away from the house to allow for water drainage. This will aide in preventing moisture from getting behind your porch banding or under siding. I like to use a solid body stain on porch floors. They don’t show the wear and tear as much, and they help hide scuff marks left by furniture. If you have it in your budget, lighting and exterior grade ceiling fans are wonderful and will make the porch much more inviting. Fans will also keep the flying bugs at bay and move the air around you more efficiently. Lastly, if your porch is less than 30” inches, above the ground, you don’t need a handrail, but check with your local building official. However, if it is over 30” inches you will need a 36” inch tall handrail with the pickets spaced no more than 4” inches apart. If you are considering this project, be safe and make sure you follow your local building codes. If you are uncomfortable tackling this type of project, call a licensed State of Georgia Contractor, to build it for you and start enjoying the outdoors again. 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. 40

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Your Teen and Contact Lenses Teenagers (and the parents who love them) often ask us about switching from eyeglasses to contact lenses. Whether the change is permanent or just an alternative to glasses, there are several great reasons for getting your teen into prescription contacts. • Freedom: Your teen may simply be tired of wearing eyeglasses, especially thick frames that slip and slide down Dr. Dylan Reach the bridge of his or her nose. • Sports: Glasses don’t mix well with active sports. They can fall off. Even worse, they can break, leading to injury. Repairing or replacing broken glasses is also costly. And glasses don’t provide the peripheral vision needed during game play. The good news is that quality contact lenses solve those problems. They make it easier to wear protective goggles, too. • Glasses-free look: Remember your teen years? Were they awkward or smooth sailing? Maybe a mix of both! In any case, your teen may simply prefer the way he or she looks and feels without glasses. • Eye color change: Today’s natural–looking color contacts are very popular among teens. And they’re safe – so long as they’re prescribed by an eye care professional. Talking About Contacts With Your Teen: Important Topics Contacts are medical devices. Did you know that contact lenses are considered medical devices? It’s easy to understand why. The eyes are one of the body’s most important and delicate parts. That’s why what we put in and on them must be medically safe and properly fitted by an eye care professional. Wash your hands before handling and inserting your contact lenses. Your eyes are one of your immune system’s most vulnerable points. To help keep germs away and protect your vision, follow the hand washing instructions from your eye care professional. Handle your lenses with care. Contact lenses can tear. Never wear torn contact lenses. They can scratch your eyes leading to infection and other possible vision problems. Consider daily disposable contacts. Clean contact lenses are key to helping keep your eyes healthy. Daily disposable lenses or “dailies” are worn for the day and thrown away before going to sleep. They offer several benefits: • No nighttime lens cleaning required, saving time and cleaning solution. (Particularly beneficial for teens that may forget to clean their contacts or ignore the process.) • An easy-to-remember wear schedule. • They can help people with eye allergies. Starting every day with a fresh pair of lenses means there’s less time for allergies to flair and deposits to build up. • They offer a self-esteem boost in helping teens succeed with their new responsibility. Don’t share your contacts – ever! Your contact lenses are fitted and prescribed just for your eyes. Sharing contact lenses can encourage an eye infection and other vision problems. Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact him at (770) 974-3153 or visit www.AcworthEyes.com.

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Not many people can say that they have lived in Acworth for 95 years, but Eunice Stile Kemp sure can. Born here on Winn Street, she has had a good life in Acworth. However, her life has not always been exactly easy. Eunice was born to a working mother, who unfortunately passed away when she was young. She was left behind along with her two brothers and her sister, all of whom were sent to work as soon as they were old enough too. This meant that Eunice and her siblings were not ever able to attend school and thus did not receive educations. The fact that she and her siblings were sent to work right away also meant that Eunice didn’t have a whole lot of time to just be a kid while growing up in Acworth. When she wasn’t working, she had other responsibilities, such as looking after her younger brother. However, occasionally, Eunice and the other neighborhood kids would play games or a kick a ball around in the road – this was really they only “fun” thing Eunice was able to do. Around the age of 12, Eunice began working for Mr. and Mrs. Davenport. Mr. Davenport owned a Milk Dairy, so Eunice would help with the milk dairy in the mornings and then go to work in the house for Mrs. Davenport. She would arrive to deliver milk for the dairy at 6 o’clock in the morning each day, as these were the days of delivering milk, cream and eggs to

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Eunice Stile Kemp people’s doorsteps fresh every single morning. People didn’t just buy what they needed from the dairy section at the grocery store like we do today! After her deliveries each morning, Eunice would then clean, cook and help around the Davenport’s house. She became very close with Mrs. Davenport, who Eunice remembers as a sweet little lady. Sadly, while Eunice was still working for the family, Mrs. Davenport passed away. To this day, Eunice thinks fondly of the Davenports, who treated her well and always stuck up for her when necessary around the community. In addition to working for the Davenport’s, Eunice has worked for a myriad of other people and places over the years. She would babysit children whenever there was a need, she worked at the old Acworth Hotel and also at a restaurant that used to be on Main Street in downtown Acworth. Eunice also worked for a period of time at Kennestone Hospital. She remembers for a couple of years always taking the bus or sometimes, even a cab down to Lockheed where she worked as a cook and a server. She would catch the bus across from the gas company on Main Street, just down from where Day’s Chevrolet used to be located. Eunice worked for many other families after leaving the Davenports after two years, which was the longest family she stayed with. The other families she worked for included: the

Paynes, who owned a grocery store in Acworth; the Mills’, who used to own a lumber company in Acworth; the Lacey’s, who owned Lacey’s Drugs in Acworth, as well as the McClure family. Eunice also worked for the Day family, of Day’s Chevrolet for a time! At one point in her life, Eunice even worked in New York for a period of time. She originally went there in order to help one of her daughters who was having a baby and needed someone to watch after her other children while she was in the hospital. Eunice has two daughters, Annette who still lives in Acworth and Adene who still lives in New York. Annette has one son who also lives in Acworth and Adene has five children. Eunice met her husband, Willie Kemp, while living in Acworth, due to the fact that she was friends with his sister. Willie is not to be confused with Acworth’s other Willie B. Kemp, although Eunice knew him also and remembers him as always being a very nice person as well! Sadly, her husband passed away about 10 years ago with cancer of the throat. From helping her daughter in New York, Eunice then went out to California, where her oldest brother lived, and got a job at a local doughnut shop (she still remembers today how delicious those doughnuts were straight out of the flyer.) That’s the thing about Eunice – wherever she was, no matter what stage of her life she was in, she always found a way to make money for herself. Eunice always was an extremely hardworking person and as she made her money, Eunice would always send money home to be put in a bank in Acworth.

Eunice eventually decided that it was time to head back home to Acworth. She was excited to do so because she had saved up her money and was planning to build her very own house. The house Eunice built was on Moon Street – she loved her home and was so proud of it. Regrettably, a few years ago, the house burned down and Eunice was forced to sell the land. All in all, over her 95 years of experiencing life in Acworth, Eunice has been happy. She was always treated well by everyone and has had many friends over the years, but for the most part, she just stayed focused on her many jobs. That being said, Eunice is proud of all that she has accomplished work-wise during her life – and rightfully so! Eunice also has really been able to see Acworth evolve and grow in a way that others who haven’t lived here as long, haven’t seen all the changes that she has. The biggest change in our community she notices is how the size of Acworth has grown. Despite the growth, however, one thing that Eunice loves is that Acworth has remained a quiet town without a lot of chaos. Now that Eunice is not working non-stop like she used to, she is enjoying having time to relax. She still enjoys getting outdoors and working in the yard, feeding the birds, seeing her family and going to church. Eunice has been attending Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church here in Acworth, since she was 11 years old! All of Eunice’s history here in Acworth definitely once again proves…There’s No Place Like Acworth!

A Little Dentistry Goes A Long Ways “A little dentistry goes a long way!” This is a message that was delivered to me early in my dental career and resounds as a fundamental thought for me every day when helping patients achieve their optimal dental health. Just the other day, while examining a child’s teeth that had a significant amount of decay, it was apparent that the child’s mother had severe dental anxiety and had imparted this anxiety to her child. The child, named Mary, did not possess as serious of a level of anxiety but was emulating some of her mother’s trepidation about the need for dental treatment. In order to calm the child and mother, I reflected upon a fond old memory regarding a child that I treated early in my career. The child’s name was Bradley, who was one of five children, and had many decayed teeth. The family was struggling financially, but we worked together to help Bradley get his teeth restored. Bradley had dental fillings placed on his adult and baby teeth located on the right side of his mouth. He was scheduled to have the left side done a month later, but did not return as planned. His father lost his job and they moved away.

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Many years later, Bradley came to my office as a young adult to say hello. He thanked me for the dental care I provided for him as a boy. He explained that his teeth on the right side of his mouth that were restored with fillings had remained excellent and he kept all of those teeth. However, the adult teeth and baby teeth on his left side did not get fixed until many years later and continued to decay. This required many adult and baby teeth to be extracted and left gaps between his teeth. He further explained that his teeth moved and tilted into the gaps and hit together very poorly. The teeth on the right side were wonderful, even today, but the problems on the left side ended up costing thousands of dollars and lots of time in the dental chair in order to correct them. He explained to me that a little dental care made a huge difference on his teeth and he would always be sure to get his kid’s teeth fixed when that time came.

As Mary sat in my chair and she listened to this story, both she and her mother gained an understanding of the importance of getting her teeth fixed. Mary acknowledged that she wanted good teeth when she was older. We talked a bit further about the procedure and how easy it would be. Her mom presented a genuine appreciation for having her daughter’s teeth fixed and this was yet another success story to enjoy. For our children, and for ourselves, “a little dentistry goes a long way” is truly a good message to appreciate. As we start out in this new year of 2015, don’t delay visiting your dentist and having two examinations and cleanings per year. 44

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T ime T o G et S aucy ! For those of you who are planning to cook for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, here’s something to consider. No matter whether you’re cooking filet mignon or pigs-in-a-blanket, there’s always a way to dress up your dish even more. Sauces can add complexity to even the simplest of meals. Take the pigs-in-a-blanket for example. Whether you’re using plain old biscuits Tiffany Hughes and hot dogs, or crescents and chicken apple sausage, a dipping sauce is key. Sure, you can simply squirt some mustard onto your plate or even get fancy by mixing mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise together, but there are other options. Mix a little sour cream with some sweet Thai chili sauce for a sweet and spicy sauce. You can also combine pineapple preserves with horseradish to achieve the same effect. Another idea is to melt 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce with 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. This mixture is tasty to cook meatballs in as well. Steaks don’t need a heavy sauce as it will hide the flavor of the meat, but a lighter sauce can actually enhance it. For instance, mix together equal parts softened butter and either Dijon or regular yellow mustard. Then, add a dollop or two to your steak while it’s hot. This flavored butter is also great on cooked vegetables. Dijon mustard also makes a great sauce or topping for cooked poultry. Simply combine it with a little sour cream or mayonnaise. This particular combination is great when stirred into warm pasta for a creamy, tangy sauce. If you need a salty component, mix in a little Worcestershire sauce as well. A little chopped, fresh basil can add a degree of sweetness too. You can also try something different with shrimp instead of using the same old cocktail sauce. Melt a half of a stick of butter in a pan with four whole garlic cloves. Swirl the cloves around and wait until they have turned golden before adding the shrimp to cook. Once the shrimp are done, pour out the remaining butter into a small bowl (remove the garlic first), add approximately 1-2 teaspoons of lime (or lemon) juice and use the flavored butter for dipping. So, you’ve served up a delectable entrée to your Valentine’s sweetie, and now it’s time to finish it off with something light for dessert. Make a fruit dip by combining 1 cup of marshmallow creme and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Whipped topping can also be added to thin it out if you wish. Serve this with sliced fruit, shortbread cookies and your favorite sparkling beverage. This Valentine’s Day, just remember that ordinary food can taste extraordinary if paired with the right sauce. Happy cooking everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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2015 is here! It does not feel like a year has passed already. The Acworth Business Association (ABA) had a tremendous 2014 and we plan on making 2015 even bigger and better!!

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The ABA is an organization designed to Connect our members through over 70 networking opportunities a year, Inform our members through our monthly luncheon with speakers such as the Atlanta Braves, Jay White Mayor Tommy Allegood, etc., Promote our ABA President businesses through events such as the Taste of Acworth and Give to our community. The ABA gives scholarships to students, makes monthly donations to our schools and makes an annual donation to the Horizon Field, along with many other contributions to our community and schools. To join the ABA, the fee is $75 annually and you can join online at www.AcworthBusiness.org or in person at any of our events listed below. Being a member of the ABA does not mean your business must be in Acworth. We have many businesses that are not in Acworth but are members – so join us!

February Events: • February 5: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m. at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you.

The guest speaker for the January luncheon was Mike Plant, Atlanta Braves’ Executive Vice President of Business Operations. Cobb EMC was the sponsor of the luncheon and Carrabba’s Italian Grill catered the event.

Pictured L – R: ABA President, Jay White; Ron Sumpter-Director, Community Affairs of Cobb EMC; Mike Plant, Atlanta Braves’ Executive Vice President of Business Operations and ABA President Elect Andrew Windham. (Not pictured: Mike Schroeder, Owner of Carrabba’s Italian Grill)

• February 5: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at NorthStar Church: State of the City Address by Mayor Tommy Allegood. Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members • February 10: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with each other. Over 100K in net income was passed in 2014. FREE/members and $5/non-members • February 10: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3:30 – 5 p.m., at Fast Eddies Sports Café: Cross networking event that focuses on passing referrals between two business associations. Cost: $5 • February 12: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Fusco’s via Roma: Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. FREE/members and $5/non-members (drink ticket & food provided) • February 24: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with each other. Over 100K in net income was passed in 2014. FREE/members and $5/non-members

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In the month of February, love is in the air! Valentine’s Day has become a huge day in our culture because there are very few statements that we could hear that are more powerful than the words, “I love you!” My wife and I started dating when we were in college and I will never forget the first time she said “I love George Wright you.” In that moment, I felt like I could take on the world. Nothing else seemed to matter! What a feeling! The word’s “I love you” are intoxicating and the desire to be loved is written on our hearts. Think about how much of our life is consumed by the desire to be loved. When we feel loved, we feel empowered, but when we question whether or not we are loved, it can overwhelm us with fear and doubt. Imagine how different your life, your thoughts about yourself, your actions and your desires would be if you truly believed that you are perfectly and completely loved. What would your life be like if you could know with totally certainty that you are loved with an unfailing and never ending love. I can thing of no greater gift! The bible points us to this kind of love in Ephesians 3:1719, “that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend…what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.” The love of God in Christ Jesus is a love that surpasses knowledge because it is a love without conditions or strings attached. His love for us is a gift of grace that is based upon what He has done for us, not what we attempt to do for Him. This is a love unlike any other and this is a love that God is inviting you to experience through Jesus Christ. George Wright is the Pastor of Cedarcrest Church, located at 4600 Cobb Parkway in Acworth. He is married with four children. You may reach him via email at george@cedarcrestchurch.com or call the church at (678) 460-3500.

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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 St. Clare Catholic Church Meets at North Cobb High School Theater, 3400 Old Highway 41, (678) 613-9256 Sunday Service: 8:15 & 10 a.m. Spanish Service: 12 p.m. Rev. Mark Starr www.stclarecc.org

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com

UNITED METHODIST

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Rice www.nwcc.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org 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

Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.duewest.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victory Church 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victoryga.com

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

OTHER CHURCHES

Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Aram Mushegan Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.acworthchurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com 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

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 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

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Acworth United Methodist Church Empowerment Worship Center 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org www.EMPOWERMENTWC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Faith Family Church Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www.countylineumc.org Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com

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

Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Jones www.wholisticlifeministry.org Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday Services being held at The Scout Hut-Roberts Park (770) 428-8279 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Galen Bias

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Assisted Living

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

Captian Kleen Speed Lube (678) 290-3189 www.CaptainKleenSpeedLube.com 4210 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw

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

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

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

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

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

KAMS Auto Service Center (770) 529-0330 4978 N. Cobb Parkway, NW

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

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

Banking/Financial Services Angle Oaks Home Loans (770) 870-0644 LGE Credit Union (770) 424-0060 www.lgeccu.org

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

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

Daycare

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

Barter The Barter Company (770) 591-4343

Barber Shop Buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barber Shop (770) 966-0504 8876 Dallas Acworth Highway, Suite 110

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

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

Automotive

Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326

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

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

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

The Deep Cleaning Specialist (404) 542-2379

Chiropractors

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

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth

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Omega Learning Center (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Suite 320 North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org

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

Health & Beauty Cloud 9 Nail Salon (678) 653-9675 3969 South Main Street, Suite 120 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Mae Magnifique Salon (678) 571-9092

Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Optometrist/Eyewear

Heating & Air Conditioning Hammock’s Heating & Air (770) 794-0428 www.hammocksHVAC.com

Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

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

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

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

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

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

Pet Services

Ridge Runners Gutters (770) 334-2761 The Mad Hatter (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com 5220 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

Retail stores

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

Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway

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

Rustic Ruby 4827 S. Main Street

Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

Vape Life (678) 702-3224

Physicians and Medical Services

Insurance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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

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

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

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

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

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

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

Pest Control

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

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

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

Photo LaB

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

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

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

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

ReCycling

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

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

Real Estate Anchor Realty Partners (770) 917-0322 4989 N. Main Street Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

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