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Veteran’s Information & Referral Office Pickett’s Mill - Leadership Day

Acworth Art Fest See pages 25-29.

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38 RMD PRECAUTIONS AND OPTIONS

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38 WHAT IS HYPERLOCAL MARKETING?

6 — 18 COMMUNITY NEWS 20 VETERANS INFORMATION REFERRAL OFFICE (VIRO)

40 KEEP A CHECK ON YOUR PLUMBING 41 CHIROPRACTIC AND LOW BACK PAIN

22 pICKETT’S mILL lEADERSHIP dAY

42 COMPUTER EYESTRAIN: 10 STEPS FOR RELIEF

24 cONSIGNMENT SALES

43 IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN

25 — 29 aCWORTH ART FEST

32 — 33 cOLLEGE SIGNINGS

46 BARE ESSENCE

44 ACWORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Celebrations 34 — 35 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

In Every Issue birthdays & anniversaries

48 YOUR DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC 48 PARENTING FOR DUMMIES

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Crystal Carr and her husband, Rick Caffey, are the owners of Around Acworth, Inc who publish the Acworth Community Magazine. Crystal has owned several small businesses over the years and is a licensed Real Estate Agent. Rick has also owned several small businesses and is an active member of the Air Force Reserves. He is also a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm. 2

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City of Acworth 2010 All-America City Winner

Don Akridge, Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Jeff Chase, Dylan Reach, James Albright, Don Kyle, Lauren Ham, Dan Jape, Dr. Nedra Dodds, Tiffany Hughes, Frank White, C. A. Phillips, J. R. Lee, Dr. Sherri Ziomek, Marian Jordan, Jeff Glover, Cherryl Greenman, Brandon Douglas and Leang Heng

Why Haven’t People With Shoulder Pain Been Told These Facts? If you’re over the age of 30 and have rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, or arthritis, there is hope. A local doctor is helping patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion, and eliminate shoulder pain. Finally, you can be pain free again – even if you’ve got the most excruciating shoulder pain you have ever felt. Does your shoulder pain build up when you move it wrong or is it a sudden sharp pain shooting from your neck into your arm? Do you have difficulty just washing your hair or even scratching your back? Have you had to give up golf because of your shoulder pain? Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your shoulder hurts and the pain just won’t go away! My name is Dr. Erin Arnold, owner of New Life Chiropractic Center. Since we have opened our doors I’ve seen hundreds of people with shoulder pain, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff problems leave the office pain free. Just listen to what our patients have to say about it….. I came to New Life Chiropractic Center with shoulder pain, stiffness and numbness in my right arm. I had a hard time working all day without pain. Now that I have been at NLCC, I can work at my desk and I can pick up my children without pain and numbness. The staff here is very pleasant and caring. Thanks! T. Kemmitzer I was experiencing pain in my shoulder that was affecting my sleep. Since I have been in the office I can sleep much better and the pain has decreased tremendously! I am a much happier person and am amazed at how good I feel! Thanks again-C. Cromer Do You Have Any of the Following Conditions? • Frozen shoulder – one of the worst maladies known to man (and women!) • Adhesive capsulitis • Rotator cuff injuries • Arthritis • Bursitis • Tendonitis • Muscle weakness • Sharp, radiating pain • Numbness and tingling

If you are suffering from any of these problems, this shoulder treatment protocol may completely eliminate all the pain. Pain Pills Could Be Making Your Shoulder Worse If you’re taking pain pills for your shoulder, you are likely making your problem worse. Pain pills, even over-the-counter medications, just mask the problem, and don’t fix your shoulder. Pain is your body’s warning sign telling you to take it easy. If you mask the pain with pills, you are likely to do things that can prevent your shoulder from healing – maybe even damage it further. Not to mention many of the pain medications available are quite addicting and have drastic side effects. Shoulder Pain Is Not Just ‘Old Age’ No question… if you are having shoulder pain then something is wrong. It’s not normal ageing to hurt all the time. Pain in your shoulder isn’t just a ‘sign of old age’, if that was true all 360 joints in your body would hurt since you’re whole body is the same age. Pain is your body’s warning sign telling you something is wrong. Finding the problem and fixing it has got to be a top priority! Have A Doctor Evaluate Your Shoulder For Only $20 Just call before March 15th and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your shoulder where I will listen…really listen. • A complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to find the “cause” of your problem. • A set of specialized x-rays to look for joint degeneration (arthritis)… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $200).

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Volume 7, Issue 7

Message from the Mayor

VIRO Ribbon Cutting

One of my favorite days of the year is coming up….March 11! That’s right; March 11 — because it begins “Daylight Savings Time” at 2 a.m. More daylight means more time for outside recreation and there’s no better place to have fun, exercise and recreate with your family than in our parks or on the trails in Acworth. When it comes to recreational opportunities, no other community can compete with our 1,100 acres of green space, which is the home for our 13 parks, 2 lakes, 4 beaches and 10 miles of walking trails in and around our city.

The City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 15, for the VIRO. The American Legion North Cobb Post 304, in partnership with the City of Acworth and the Veterans Administration, recently opened a Veterans Information and Referral Office (VIRO) at 4367 Senator Russell Avenue or Carnes St., at the old jailhouse, in Acworth.

Our award winning parks and recreation department guarantee that the sand on our beaches is the whitest and we have 30+ pavilions outfitted with barbeque grills for family cookouts — most with a beach view. Our trails are for walking or riding and they offer experiences with indigenous wild life; our parks department guarantees safety with the seclusion of a trail designed to take you to Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. Our 600 acre Lake Acworth is the Kayaking Capital of North Georgia with an easy launch and plenty of parking. Cauble Park is the home of Acworth Business Association’s summer concert series that brings 10,000 folks to the beach on July 4. Just call our parks and recreation service personnel at (770) 974-1234 for more details on trails, activities and pavilion rentals. So if you haven’t discovered our city’s recreation resources, mark your calendar for the time change and I will see you on the trails or on the lake.

— Mayor Tommy Allegood

The mission of the VIRO is to provide veterans with benefits information and resource referral within the community where the veteran resides. For more information about the VIRO facility, please call VIRO Manager and Post 304 Vice Commander Bob Hughes at (770) 845-5593, or you may email him at r.hughes@post304.org. (See page 20 for additional story information about the VIRO.)

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The City of Acworth is excited to announce a new event coming this spring. Initiated by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority and the Acworth Area Convention and Visitor Bureau, the Acworth Art Fest will be held in historic downtown on April 14 — 15. The Acworth Art Fest will incorporate over 100 art vendors and fun activities for the kids. For more information about the event, please visit www.acworthartfest.com. To learn about how you can sponsor the event, contact Amanda Sutter at (770) 974.3112 or email asutter@acworth.org.

Summit Baptist Church is hosting their 2nd Annual Men’s Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, March 10, at 6 p.m. The special guest speaker is Brent Henderson, an avid outdoorsman, martial artist and a professional musician with a passion for adventure and a heart for God. Tickets are $15 per person and include a BBQ Dinner. Various types of wild game will also be served. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the church office at (770) 975-4595.

APRD Spring Preschool Sport Camp The Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. will have a spring edition of Preschool Sports Camp. This is a non-competitive program to help three and four year olds develop basic skills for sports programs in the future. The program gives children a chance to explore a variety of different sports all in one program. Preschool sports camp exposes these eager preschoolers to soccer, T-ball, basketball and even speed and agility developmental sessions through nine organized instructional sessions. Sessions are every Thursday morning from 9 — 9:45 a.m., April 12 — June 7. It will be held on The Horizon Field at the Acworth Sports Complex. Registration fee for city residents is $50 and for non-city residents is $65. For more information, call Frank at (770) 917-1234 or stop by the Parks and Recreation office at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth. You may also register online at www.acworth.org/aprd.

$500 Scholarship Deadline March 15 Local Acworth Dentist, Dr. Terry O’Shea, has announced that he is sponsoring a $500 college scholarship for one student from each of the following local high schools: Allatoona High, North Cobb High and Kennesaw Mountain High. The scholarships will be awarded to any college bound senior student from each school and will be granted to apply to their college tuition or expenses. The students must write a 500 word or less essay on “Oral Health - Total Health, What is the Connection?” and will be selected from 3 finalists chosen as best essay from each school. Dr. O’Shea and his staff will choose the finalists and award the scholarship at the school’s Awards Night. It is called the Dr. Terry O’Shea Dental Scholarship. “I want to encourage higher education for our students and give something back to the community which has been so good to me and my family,” said Dr. O’Shea. DEADLINE for submission is March 15, 2012. For more information, please see your guidance counselor or call their office at (770) 974-4146. 8

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Homeowners Face Exemption Deadline April 1 is the homestead exemption deadline. Applications must be received or U.S. postmarked April 2 (April 1 falls on a non-business day) to affect the 2012 tax year. Applications not received by the deadline will be processed and applied in the following year. Homeowners must notify the Tax Commissioner’s Office if they are no longer eligible for an exemption. It is not necessary to reapply if the home has been refinanced. For more information, contact your local Tax Commissioner’s Office.

Senior Luncheon Join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities on Tuesday, March 20, at the Senior Luncheon. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center in Acworth. Lunch is served at noon. After lunch, there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE to all seniors! For more information or questions, please call Acworth Parks and Recreation at (770) 917-1234.

Senior Cardio Combo Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music by using free weights and resistance bands. Class will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at Roberts School, March 5 — May 24, from 11 — 11:45 a.m. This program is FREE to all seniors, but space is limited. Register online at www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

Foster Parents Needed in Cobb At any given time in the state of Georgia, there are more than 7,000 children in foster care. Foster parents are volunteers who provide for the care of children and work as part of a team to assure a child’s physical, emotional, medical and psychological needs are met. County residents are invited to attend an informational meeting on the need for foster parents to care for children in Cobb. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., so the next one will be Thursday, March 8, at Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services, located at 325 S. Fairground St., Marietta. For more information, call Cindy Teate at (770) 319-3712.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarded much needed equipment to Chattahoochee Technical College’s (CTC) Department of Public Safety during a recent ceremony at the Firehouse Subs in Acworth. Otherwise unavailable due to budget constraints, the department received two used police vehicles worth $15,870. Since CTC merged three colleges, the school has grown significantly resulting in the need for additional public safety. These vehicles will cut down response time and help with the lack of transportation for officers on duty. Since 2005, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has donated more than $378,000 to public safety entities in Georgia alone.

Ace Out Cancer Fundraiser and Tennis Mixer Non-tennis players and tennis players — please join the Ace Out Cancer on Saturday, April 14, from 6 — 11 p.m. for a fun night of fundraising and tennis. It will be held at the Legacy Park Community Clubhouse and Tennis Pavilion. This year’s event helps support Kelly Donahue and her family and to bring awareness to Lung Cancer. The event will include music, dancing, a silent auction, an adult tennis mixer, raffles for numerous tennis rackets and food provided by several local restaurants. Participants will receive a goody bag including a commemorative cup and various business coupons and discounts. Entry fee is a $30 donation/player, a $50 donation/ couple or a $20 donation/non-player for a great cause. All levels of tennis are welcome and there are also plenty of activities for non-tennis players. To register or to make a donation, email lpaceoutcancer@gmail.com or call (678) 350-4114.

Allegood is Foundation’s Newest Executive Director

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Congratulations to Mayor Tommy Allegood who was selected as the Executive Director of the Cobb Community Foundation. The Mayor will be taking over for Sue Wootton, who led the Foundation for 11 years. She is moving out of Georgia with her husband to be closer to family. Gary Bottoms, who is the immediate past chair of the Foundation’s board of directors, stated the search to replace Wootton was extensive. After passing on more than 100 resumes, the board reached out to Allegood about the job. They felt he was the perfect individual for the job based on all his accomplishments in his city and county. He is a well-know person in the community and very involved. The Foundation also voted to move the Executive Director office to the Cobb Chamber of Commerce building.

The Children’s PEACE Center will host an art contest for all elementary schools in Acworth in time for the Acworth Art Fest on April 14-15. “Be Earthwise” will be the theme with a March 22 deadline for all entries. The winner will receive a $15 award and $35 for the school’s art department. For more information, visit www.childrenspeacecenter.org or email jslati@sbcglobal. net.

The nonprofit Foundation, created in 1993, allows individuals, families and groups to create a fund with as little as $5,000, from which they can make grants to organizations they wish to support. The Foundation takes care of filing tax returns, issuing quarterly statements and sending out the grant checks, and charges a fee of 1.25 percent of the donation for those administrative costs.

Firehouse Subs is renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs. The founders’ 200-year firefighting heritage inspired the formation of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which provides funding, resources and support to public safety entities. Each restaurant recycles leftover, five-gallon pickle buckets and sells them to customers for $2. Donation canisters on register counters explain the non-profit’s mission and collect spare change, while the round up program allows guests to literally “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar. For more information, visit Firehousesubs.com, Facebook.com/ firehousesubs or follow on Twitter at @firehousesubs

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Adult Flag Football League Mark your Calendars! With a break out third season, the Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. has the premiere adult flag football league around. With records, statistics, player(s) of the week, write-ups and box scores after each game and the SuperJoe Bowl to end post season play, the league is a great experience for those football fans that still love to play the game. Game play is 7 on 7, though teams may have a roster of up to 17 players. All games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Amos Durr Field with no cost to spectators. Registration is still open. Start building your team and dynasty today! Team registration fee is $350, which covers all your league expenses. Teams are responsible for providing their own jerseys. If you do not have a team, come out and participate in our Free Agent Sign-Up Day on Monday, March 19, 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 (770) 917-1234 or email jwhite@acworth.org.

Acworth Explorers

The Acworth Police Department (APD) congratulates the Acworth Police Explorer Post 4400 on their recent performance at the Winterfest Explorer competition, which was held in Gatlinburg, TN. The competition included 3,200 participants from 70 Explorer Posts across the Southeast. The Acworth Explorer Post competed in three different role playing events, including an Active Shooter event and an Unknown Trouble Event. The team earned 1st place in the Crisis Intervention portion. This portion of the competition involved a role playing incident with a suicidal individual. According to one explorer, “we had a blast and can’t wait for next year’s competition.” The Acworth Explorer Post is made up of local students ages 14-19 and is a cooperative effort between the APD and the North Cobb High School (NCHS) Law Enforcement magnet. The Post is lead by Detective Jonathon Sampson. He is assisted by John Reagan, who is the Law Enforcement instructor at NCHS. The Post at the APD is in its 5th year of existence and has made tremendous strides in not only competitions such as Winterfest, but in community service as well. In addition to learning about law enforcement, the members of the unit also assist the police department in numerous community activities throughout the year. 12

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Dr. Ron Newcomb Named President of Chattahoochee Technical College Dr. Ron Newcomb was officially announced today as the new president of Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC). The announcement of this appointment was made by Technical College System of Georgia’s Commissioner Ron Jackson, after his choice was approved by the state board. “I look forward to continuing my work with the faculty, staff and students of CTC in this role,” said Newcomb. “We have a long and proud history in this state as leaders in higher education. I will work hard to ensure my leadership builds on the success that has made CTC a flagship institution in Georgia.” Congratulations!

Chattahoochee Tech’s Hatfield Named Educator of the Year Congratulations to John Hatfield, who was surprised by being the 2012 recipient of the Georgia Green Industry Association Educator of the Year Award at the annual GGIA WinterGreen Conference. John teaches Horticulture classes at the North Metro Campus in Acworth. He began his teaching career at North Metro Technical College in the 1990s and now teaches many of the irrigation, design and construction classes at the college. “I went into education to try to make a difference,” Hatfield explained. “I wasn’t always a big fan of school when I went through it. I said if I ever got the chance to teach, I would try to do it differently. I think I’ve done my best to make that happen.” Teaching at Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) has allowed him to educate students in such subjects as irrigation, construction, greenhouse management, landscape design and others. He says his favorites are irrigation and landscape design. He and instructor Bejie Herrin lead a group of students each year to the PLANET Student Career Days competition, where CTC has placed first in the nation two out of the last four years. In just a few weeks, they will be on the road again in hopes of another victory.

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during World War II as an African American serviceman and how they too can make history by staying in school and keeping a positive attitude.

Fishing for Freedom On Saturday, March 31, there will be a Fishing for Freedom event for military Wounded Warriors and Gold Star Family Members (the mothers, fathers and spouses who lost a military son, daughter or spouse.) This event will take place at Lake Ramona in Hiram. Fishing for Freedom proudly honors the wounded veterans and Gold Star families of the current wars by taking them out for a day of fishing. For only $50, you can sponsor a wounded Warrior or Gold Star family member, this amount provides the fishing gear plus food and drinks throughout the day. For more information or to sponsor, call (678) 779-4060 or email lrroldan@aol.com. Now a tradition in the City of Acworth, the Acworth Achievers program recognizes a local resident for the contribution to the African American community during Black History Month. This year's honoree was 76 year resident Claude Johnson. Mr. Johnson organized the first African American youth baseball team in Acworth in 1963 during the time where youth sports were still segregated. His team stayed together and played other black teams until 1965 when youth sports were desegregated. Casually called “Acworth’s Biggest Fan,” Mr. Johnson received a proclamation from Mayor Allegood, along with two baseball jerseys donated from the North Cobb High School baseball team.

Local Wins National Talent Search in Winner's Circle

Local Youth See Red Tails with Tuskegee Airman Leonard C. Hall, Jr. The annual talent search known as The Shoot-Out always sorts out the top talented young drivers from across the nation. Making the Shoot-Out is an honor in itself. Winning the Shoot-Out and earning a spot in Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle (RSWC) driver development program, along with big sponsorship dollars, is the goal. This year, only 9 super talented young drivers won spots from the 965 applicants for the RSWC program and Star Racing Supply sponsorship dollars.

Mayor Allegood proclaimed in 2011 that February 17 would be Leonard Collins Hall, Jr. Day in Acworth. On Friday, February 17, 2012 the Acworth Achievers Mentoring and After School Program recognized this day by viewing Red Tails, the Hollywood version about the plight of the Tuskegee Airmen with Mr. Hall. Accompanied by his daughter, Cobb County Judge Angela Brown, Mr. Hall informed the youth group of his experience 14

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Tyler Edwards, of Acworth (pictured third from the left,) was one of those nine talented drivers. Tyler brings a variety of racing skills to the RSWC program. The 18 year-old driver started his racing career in Quarter Midgets, capturing four championships and one runner-up championship. He moved on to race Legend cars, collecting four wins, four pole positions and six top fives in his first season. Recently, Tyler jumped into a NASCAR Late Model, gaining valuable seat time in a full size stock car which led him to finishing in the top five, as well as setting fast time in qualifying. In the shoot-out, Tyler projected the total racer package of skill, talent, speed and charisma. Congratulations!

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National Merit Scholarship Finalists Etowah High School and Principal Keith Ball recently congratulated two of its students who have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists for 2012 — Philip T. Litrel (left) and Matthew R. Bird (right). Congratulations!

North Cobb Christian School News Congratulations to Freshman, Matt Clark, who finished 3rd in Heat 8 of the 500-yard Freestyle relay at the state meet held at Georgia Tech recently. Matt now holds the NCCS school record for this event. Way to go!!!

North Cobb Christian School's Homecoming is never anything short of amazing. Every year, Dr. Rachel Hedges, Ben Carr and the student government students pour their creativity, time and souls into the planning, preparation and execution of the homecoming court presentation set design. And this, the 13th year of NCCS Homecoming, was no different. Work begins in October each year, when Dr. Hedges begins brainstorming ideas with student government and Mr. Carr lays it all out in a CAD design. The hard labor begins in December, where almost fifty students, faculty and staff begin sawing, hammering, painting, building and designing. The average member of student government will put in at least five hours a week during December and January, with some totaling as much as twenty. Spirit week, with themes like Tourist, Decades and Blue/ White Day, leads up to the night of the homecoming game and fosters the excitement that is already palpable in the air. At the conclusion of the basketball game, the lights went down and came back up to the sound of cheers, as a truly ornate replica of St. Basil's Cathedral, the formerly Russian Orthodox church in Moscow, was revealed. Once again, everyone involved had outdone themselves. The detail, splendor and opulence of the cathedral were all perfectly captured in the magnificent structure. Congratulations to Elizabeth Lewis and Caleb Keitt who were crowned the 2012 Homecoming Queen and King.

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Mayor Tommy Allegood pictured with some of the students.

Have you ever thought “If I were Mayor, I would….”? Well, sixth grade students from North Cobb Christian School (NCCS) are contemplating this question as they participate in a statewide essay contest this month. The students have the opportunity to share their ideas on how to make their city the best place to live. To assist the students in this process, NCCS welcomed Mayor Tommy Allegood, Mayor of Acworth, to one of the language arts classes. Mayor Allegood shared his vision and involvement as Mayor of the great city of Acworth! The Mayor inspired them to think big and cast visions for the future. These sixth grade students were encouraged to use their God-given abilities to inspire others impacting their world for Christ. 16

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Oak Grove Elementary School students participated in a school spelling bee to determine who would represent Oak Grove in the Cherokee County School District spelling bee. Principal Dr. Jennifer Scrivner congratulates the school’s first-place winner, Felicity Reed, and runner-up, Collin Green.

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Easter Happenings in March Friday Night Flashlight “Egg”stravaganza The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Freedom Church to bring the kids of our community a fresh spin on a time honored tradition, Acworth’s first after dark Easter Egg Hunt!!! The Easter Bunny will be “dropping” in on Friday, March 30, at the Acworth Sports Complex, located at 4000 South Main St., Acworth, and he is bringing 20,000 eggs filled with candy. Make sure you are there by 8 p.m. to see the Easter Bunny make a special entrance! The hunt will be for all children through the 5th grade. The children will be divided into four age groups: • The 0 – 3 year old group will begin at 8 p.m. • The PreK – Kindergarten group will begin at 8:15 p.m. • The 1st grade – 3rd grade group will begin at 8:30 p.m. • The 4th grade – 5th grade group will also begin at 8:30 p.m. Within each age group, there will be a prize egg that can be redeemed for great prizes. All participants will receive a miniflashlight courtesy of Cobb EMC, to help light their way. The hunts will take place on the football fields (North side of the Complex); parking will be available on the South side of the Complex where the baseball fields are located. Again this year there will be a Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt on the Horizon Field. This hunt will begin at 8:30 p.m. and is for children through the 5th grade with Special Needs. For more information on the Friday Night Flashlight “Egg”stravaganza, visit www.acworthegghunt.com or call the Acworth Parks and Recreation office at (770) 917-1234.

Easter Presentation

On Thursday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., Bascomb UMC will present a live dramatic portrayal of the hours following the crucifixion of Christ. It is a fictional account based on all four of the Gospels. The drama shows the women followers of Jesus as they prepare for the Passover Feast in the wake of the torturous and emotional day of His death on the cross. The presentation is accented with live music and presents an insightful introduction to the Easter season. Admission is FREE, please call (770) 926-9755 for more information.

Kennesaw Egg Scramble

The City of Kennesaw is hosting its annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 31, at the Adams Park Softball Complex. The scramble will begin promptly at 11 a.m. This year’s scramble will feature more than 75,000 goody-filled eggs and colorful candy treats, and a few “rare” eggs that can be redeemed for larger prizes. Children will be divided into ages on three softball fields: 0-3years, 4-5 years and 6 & up. A fourth field will be designated for children with special needs or those who require assistance. A family entertainment stage will feature live music and dance performances from local groups, including Daystar Dance Academy and Victory North Church, who is the presenting sponsor for the event. Additional event sponsors include DIRECTV, Goddard School of Kennesaw, Kennesaw Pediatrics and Papa John’s Pizza. Other fun children’s activities scheduled until 1 p.m. include inflatables, carnival games, face painting, balloon giveaways, prizes and visits with the Easter Bunny. Food and beverages will be sold on-site. Parking is available throughout Adams Park, which is located at 2753 Watts Drive. For more information, please visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec or call (770) 422-9714. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled on Saturday, April 7.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

On Saturday, March 31, the City of Kennesaw will host a Bunny Breakfast at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Seatings are available at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children will have a chance to meet and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Advance tickets for the all-you-can-eat pancake and bacon breakfast are only $5 per person. Children ages 3 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Ben Robertson Community Center, or online at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $8 per person (based on availability, space is limited.) The Ben Robertson Community Center is located at 2753 Watts Drive in Kennesaw. Events sponsors include iHop and Krispy Kreme. For more information, contact Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714. 18

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Veterans Information and Referral Office The American Legion North Cobb Post 304, in partnership with the City of Acworth and the Veterans Administration, recently opened the Veterans Information and Referral Office (VIRO) at 4367 Senator Russell Avenue or Carnes Street, inside the old jailhouse in Acworth. Initially, the VIRO will be open on the first and third Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

home loans, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance, compensation and pension and survivorship benefits. No appointment is necessary, but the veteran is encouraged to bring his/her military discharge document (Form DD-214). The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that nearly a quarter of the nation’s population, roughly 70 million people, are eligible for veterans benefits and services. There are over 773,000 veterans living in Georgia, according to USDVA’s numbers, but because most veteran’s resource information is located at the VA facility on Clairmont Road in Decatur, it’s not easy to access that facility for most veterans in Northwest Georgia.

The mission of the VIRO is to provide veterans with benefits information and resource referral within the community where the veteran resides. The VIRO will utilize community volunteers from the American Legion members who wish to serve those who have served from the local communities. They will connect the veteran to the appropriate benefits, services and entitlements subject matter expert in the most streamlined manner possible. Also, it will allow many of them to remain within their community and not travel outside the greater North Cobb, South Bartow, South Cherokee or East Paulding counties.

Most veterans are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled. Veterans who come to the VIRO office will be able to speak with a volunteer about accessing benefits for which they might be entitled to. They will also be asked to complete an information form so that a VA representative can follow up with them regarding the services in which they are interested. Family members and survivors of veterans may also be potentially eligible for benefits, to include education, 20

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Through this partnership with the City of Acworth and The American Legion North Cobb Post 304, the VA hopes that “first time” veterans will be able to access valuable VA resources information for assistance with their future needs. For more information about the VIRO facility, please call VIRO Manager and Post 304 Vice Commander Bob Hughes at (770) 845-5593, or email r.hughes@post304.org. The American Legion is the largest veteran’s service organization in the world, organized in 1919 by a group of WWI veterans. The Legion boasts some 2,400,000 veteran-members world-wide. These wartime veterans, working through 15,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to traditional American values, strong national security, adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans, community service and the wholesome development of our nations’ youth.

Pickett’s Mill Elementary Leadership Day Recently, Pickett’s Mill Elementary, who is the only school in Cobb County to be a "Leader in Me" school with the Franklin-Covey organization, held a Leadership Day based on The 7 Habits of Happy Kids. The day began when you were greeted by the students, given an introduction and introduced to one of the students who became your one-on-one tour guide. The guides explained how they are taught and practice the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, while showing examples of their work throughout the school and their classrooms. Following the tour, each grade participated in the presentation, where they demonstrated The 7 Habits of Happy Kids. The 7 Habits were chosen through research and exploration as ways to provide the best possible environment, proper core beliefs and learning process for the students of Pickett’s Mill. The highest status to attain as a "Leader in Me" school is to become a "Lighthouse" school, which they are well on their way to becoming after hosting their Leadership Day and showing the community their leadership abilities. For more information on the program, please visit www.theleaderinme.org.

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Prom Dress Consignment Sale — Strength in Stilettos (SIS) student organization will be hosting the 2nd Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Allatoona High School (AHS.) This is a great opportunity to find a fabulous new dress for prom, as well as earn some extra cash! The consignment sale will accept long and short formal dresses, shoes and hand bags. Last year, there was a huge inventory with more than 350 dresses!

The consignment sale is a fundraiser sponsored by Strength in Stilettos, a female student organization founded by AHS student, Nina Brante and Kennesaw Mountain High School (KMHS) student, Paige Smith. The organization is dedicated to supporting, enhancing and empowering girls through promoting academic achievement and community service. Proceeds will benefit AHS and KMHS programs, as well as a scholarship program for senior girls. Sellers set their own prices and receive 70% of the sale price. They will also accept donated dresses to help support our program. Sellers may choose to donate unsold dresses to Becca’s Closet, a non-profit organization that provides prom dresses to girls in need. Dresses may be donated even after the sale is over. Sponsor/vendor tables will be available for businesses to promote their products and services for only $50. Sponsor fee includes a 6 ft. table, logo on banner and the option to include coupons/ give-a-ways in the shopper gift bags. For more information or to become a sponsor, please call (404) 903-9196 or email promsale11@yahoo.net. Acworth UMC PASSitON Consignment Sale — Registration is now open for the Acworth United Methodist Church Spring PASSitON Consignment Sale. Consignors receive 70% of their sale proceeds and shop early at the Preview Sale and Dollar Dash! Consign your gently used premium clothing in infant, children’s and junior sizes, including school uniforms & formals, shoes, accessories and maternity clothing. They also accept gently used infant items such as strollers, furniture and accessories, children’s toys, outdoor toys, bikes, books, DVDs and more! The sale to the public will be held Friday, March 2, from 9 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. — noon. For more information, call (770) 974-3312 or visit www.acworthumc. org/passiton. PASSitON Consignment is a ministry of Acworth UMC, at 4340 Collins Circle. Proceeds benefit the music and children’s programs, as well as local and foreign missions. Due West Consignment Sale — Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale will take place on Thursday, March 8, from 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Friday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, March 10, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon at the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The church is located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. 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! For more info, please call (678) 318-1908 or email duewesttreasurechest@yahoo.com or to volunteer, email treasurechest.duewest@yahoo.com. Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Spring/Summer Sale — The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, March 23, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, March 24, 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. Register through March 19. Sellers receive 75% of sales. For more info or to register to be a seller, visit www.clothingkids.org. Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale — Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Everything you need for your family! Strollers are welcome! NEW electronic tagging, so a much faster checkout! Open to the public on Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. For more information, call (678) 453-6993, email sale@nowamom.org, or visit www.NOWAMOM.org. Please bring in this notice for special admittance at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday before the public sale. 4th Annual Yard Sale Benefits the Animals — The sale will be held at Climatized Self Storage of Kennesaw, one block north of Barrett Pkwy at 1125 Roberts Blvd. Gently used and new items will be sold by animal rescue organizations in approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of space donated by Climatized Self Storage. 100% of proceeds benefit the animal rescues in providing care and vetting to some of the Atlanta area’s 70,000+ homeless animals. Items for sale include antiques, furniture, electronics, pet supplies, home and garden décor, children’s clothing, games, toys, collectibles, sporting goods, etc. Pet Buddies Food Pantry will be accepting donations of unopened dry and canned dog and cat food during the sale. It will be held on Fridays, March 2, 9 & 16, from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Saturdays, March 3, 10 & 17, from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. and on Sundays, March 4, 11 & 18, from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. For more information, call (770) 325-7387. 24

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Livia Stetson

Age 6 on March 16 Happy Birthday to our beautiful Livia! Love, Daddy, Mommy & Ezra

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Celebrating on March 5 Father of Donald Happy Birthday!!!

Hunter Hayes

Age 13 on March 7 Son of Carol & Kevin Hayes

Carver Linville

Age 5 on March 20 Happy Birthday! We Love You! Mommy, Daddy, Alexis, Addison & Landon

Billie Carr

Age 73 on March 7 Mother of Gina, Crystal & Thomas Grandmother of Donald, Cherish & Dylan

Shannon Albright Celebrating on March 12 Happy Birthday! Love, James, Ashtyn & Grant

Jan Perkins

Celebrating on March 22 Happy Birthday Memaw! Alexis, Addison, Landon, Carver, Victoria, Matthew & Skylar

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John Caffey

Age 36 on February 23 Husband of Gloria Father of Corbin, Caleb & Christian

Brice Caffey

Sophia Simone Bradshaw

Age 2 on March 26 Daughter of Stacy & Hud Bradshaw Sister of Taylor & Max

Brendan Glover

Celebrating on March 15 Mother of Ann & Tommy Grandmother of Lance & Michael

Age 12 on March 1 Son of Shelly & Jared Caffey Brother of Brelyn

Age 13 on March 8 Son of Melissa & Jeff Glover Sister of Abby

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John Bradburn

Age 8 on March 20 Happy Birthday Jilli-Bean! Love, Mom, Dad & Jazzy

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Celebrating on February 12 Father of Karen, Diane & Dennis

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Celebrating on March 5 Happy Birthday!!!

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Celebrating on March 11 Husband of Tammy Father of Frank

Michael Hill

Celebrating on March 24 Happy Birthday! Love, Tina, Zack, Zoe & Gavin

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Age 22 on March 16 Happy Birthday Nick! Love, The Hill Family

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Haylee Whittemore

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Hayden Whittemore

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Wedding Annoucements! Catherine Elizabeth Henninger & Matthew Thomas Hott

The couple will exchange vows on March 24 at the Cedar Plantation in Acworth. They will honeymoon in St. Lucia and will reside in Kennesaw. Bride’s parents are David & Dree Henninger Groom’s parents are Jill & Phil Fischer

Cati Smith & Brett Rosson

The couple will exchange vows on March 31. They will honeymoon in Mexico and will reside in Jefferson, GA. Bride’s parents are Toni & Michael Smith Groom’s parents are Rita & Robert Rosson Happy Wedding!

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RMD Precautions and Options Meeting your obligations and finding some opportunities After you turn 70½, the IRS requires you to withdraw some of the money in your retirement savings accounts each year. These withdrawals are officially called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).

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While you never have to make withdrawals from a Roth IRA, you must take annual RMDs from traditional, SEP and SIMPLE IRAs, pension and profit-sharing plans and 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans annually past a certain age. If you don’t, severe financial penalties await.

If you are still working as an employee at age 70½, you don’t have to take RMDs from a profit-sharing plan, a pension plan, or a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plan. Your initial RMDs from these accounts will only be required after you retire. However, you must take RMDs from these types of accounts if you own 5% or more of a business sponsoring such a retirement plan. You must take RMDs from IRAs after you turn 70½ regardless of whether you are still working or not. The annual deadline is December 31, right? Yes, with one notable exception. The IRS gives you 15 months instead of 12 to take your first RMD. Your first one must be taken in the calendar year after you turn 70½. So if you turned 70½ in 2011, you can take your initial RMD any time before April 1, 2013. However, if you put off your first RMD until next year, you will still need to take your second RMD by December 31, 2013. Calculating RMDs can be complicated. You probably have more than one retirement savings account. You may have several. So this gets rather intricate. • Multiple IRAs. Should you have more than one traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA, the annual RMDs for these accounts must be calculated separately. However, the IRS gives you some leeway about how to withdraw the money. You can withdraw 100% of your total yearly RMD amounts from just one IRA, or you can withdraw equal or unequal portions from each of the IRAs you own. • 401(k)s and other qualified retirement plans. A separate RMD must be calculated for each qualified retirement plan to which you have contributed. These RMD amounts must be paid out separately from the RMD(s) for your IRA(s). • Inherited IRAs. The same applies; a separate RMD must be calculated for each inherited IRA you have, and these RMD amounts must be paid out separately from RMD(s) for your other IRA(s). continued on page 54 38

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What is Hyperlocal Marketing? Hyperlocal marketing is a term that is thrown around quite a bit these days. However, it is probably the oldest form of marketing. Prior to the advent of the Internet, mobile media, television, radio, and other traditional media, business owners had no other form of promoting their businesses than by spreading the word to prospective customers in their hyperlocal markets. Don Kyle Hyperlocal methodology has not changed over the years, but the technology and tools have and will continue to evolve. In the beginning, hyperlocal marketing included a lot of activity by merchants, such as vendors shouting out in public markets, selling their goods in the streets, community festivals, and so on. Advertising through word-of-mouth is still one of the most effective ways to promote your business. Think how often neighbors discuss information about local restaurants and businesses while they are socializing? These discussions now proliferate social media, along with numerous sites that rate businesses, activities, services, etc. A hyperlocal market for each business may differ slightly depending on the type of business you operate and the makeup of your community. It may be as small as a neighborhood or as as large as a town or city. Regardless of your hyperlocal market size, you must construct a strategy that will allow you to effectively reach your market. So how can businesses proactively participate in hyperlocal marketing today? In previous articles, we discussed branding, community involvement, text message marketing and business networking. All of these activities and tools can become integral parts of your hyperlocal marketing campaign. By becoming involved in your community, you are spreading the word about your business. Likewise, business networking does the same to other business owners, many of whom can become great referral sources and maybe even affiliates. By properly branding your business, you can craft the ideal message you want to promote. Text message marketing is just one of the many tools at your disposal to help you spread the word to your prospective customers. There are a number of ways to promote your message to your hyperlocal market today, including the Internet, mobile media and traditional forms of advertising. Keep in mind, however, that good old fashioned word-of-mouth advertising is still one of the best; so get involved in your hyperlocal market today. Please feel free to submit questions about your business and I will address them in future columns. Don Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Small Bizz MBA, a company which assists businesses with their marketing, branding and advertising needs. (404) 580-6331, dkyle@smallbizzmba.com

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All toilet flapper valves should be inspected and replaced to make sure they are in good shape and not leaking. The manufacturer recommends these be replaced once a year to prevent leaks and failure. All faucets and water lines should be checked for leaks and repaired when needed. There can be a small drip under a vanity or kitchen sink that you do not see until it ruins your cabinet or hard wood floors. All fixture drains should also be checked for leaks and it is a good practice to snake out all tub drains to clear out any hair or soap buildup. This assures that you will not have a clog that can become a major problem. All washing machine hoses and drains should be checked along with all outside hose bibs. Water is delivered to your home at high pressure and then a component, called a pressure reducing valve, lowers the pressure for use in the home. Pressure inside your home can be no more than 80PSI and if it is higher, it can damage all the plumbing fixtures in your home. The pressure has to be checked yearly to make sure this valve is not out of adjustment. Water heaters need to be checked for gas leaks and to make sure the “flue” or chimney is working properly. If your flue stops working, your home can become filled with carbon monoxide. The emergency pressure relief valve needs to be continued on page 54

Chiropractic and Low Back Pain You never know how much you use your lower back until you hurt it or it becomes painfully obvious that something is wrong. When your lower back is injured, every movement becomes painful. Simple actions, such as getting out of a chair or bending over the sink, become excruciating and your daily routine becomes difficult and frustrating. Back pain affects 60 to Dr. Sherri Ziomek 80 percent of U.S. adults at some time during their lives and up to 50 percent have back pain within a given year. Some of these problems are easily treated and never return, but in five to ten percent of patients, low back pain becomes chronic and the person continues to have recurrences and exacerbations. Effective treatment of uncomplicated lower back pain involves treatment in a chiropractor’s office and beginning and continuing an exercise program. A recent study conducted by the Medical Research Council, a research organization based in the United Kingdom, has found that patients given a combination of spinal manipulation and exercise experienced greater improvement in back function and greater reduction in pain compared to those treated with spinal manipulation or exercise only.

Most mechanical lower back pain is associated with tight leg muscles and weak abdominal muscles. Leg muscles need to be stretched and abdominal muscles need to be strengthened to avoid recurrences of lower back pain. People are generally not aware of these relationships. You may know you “should be exercising,” but you may be unaware of the importance of stretching. Also, abdominal strengthening is usually the last thing a person thinks of when he or she thinks of doing exercise. Exercise is a three-step process: stretching, exercising and abdominal strengthening. Stretching prepares you for the work of exercise, and is done after a brief warm up — gently and gradually. You may be tighter than usual on a particular day. This is not important; you should never try to stretch to where “you think you should be.” Just stretch to your comfort level, making sure to pay attention to what you’re doing. It’s easy to injure a muscle if you’re thinking about something else, or if you’re rushing — trying to squeeze in some stretching before dashing off to the gym. Abdominal strengthening helps support the lower back. Spinal muscles are not designed to carry your body weight. If your abdominal muscles are weak, then your back muscles will be used to carry your body weight and eventually you’ll have a lower back injury. continued on page 54

Computer Eyestrain: 10 Steps for Relief

Dr. Dylan Reach

With so many people using computers at work, eyestrain has become one of the leading office-related health complaints. Experts estimate that 50% to 90% of computer users experience some degree of eyestrain or other symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) during their work day.

So what can you do about it? Here are steps you can take to reduce computer eye strain and the other common symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS): 1. Get an eye exam. This is the most important thing you can do to prevent computer vision problems. 2. Use proper lighting. Computer eyestrain is often caused by excessively bright ambient lighting — either from outdoor sunlight coming in through a window or from harsh interior lighting. 3. Minimize glare. Glare on walls and finished surfaces as well as reflections on the computer screen can also cause computer eyestrain. If you wear glasses, have an anti-reflective (AR) coating applied to your lenses.

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4. Upgrade your display. If you’ve not already done so, replace your old CRT monitor with a flat-panel LCD. 5. Adjust the brightness and contrast of your computer screen. For more comfortable viewing, adjust the display settings on your computer so the brightness of the screen is about the same as your work environment. 6. Blink more often. Blinking is very important — it rewets your eyes to keep them moist, comfortable and clear. Also, keep a bottle of artificial tears at your workplace and use them to moisten your eyes often during prolonged computer use. 7. Exercise your eyes. Another cause of computer eyestrain is focusing fatigue. To reduce your risk of focusing fatigue during computer use, look away from your screen or monitor every 20 minutes and gaze at a distant object across the room, relaxing your focusing muscles. 8. Take frequent breaks. Take frequent, short breaks from your computer work throughout the day. 9. Modify your workstation. Looking back and forth between a printed page and your computer screen can also cause eyestrain. To improve comfort during these tasks, place the print material on a copy stand adjacent to your screen or Continued on page 54

It’s Not Easy Being Green I remember, as a kid, that the only veggies I ate were starches. Fried okra was the only green veggie I would eat. I would go hide in my room when my grandmother cooked turnip greens because I couldn’t stand to smell them. Fortunately, my attitudes have changed. Dark, green, leafy vegetables are nutrition powerhouses, providing a concentrated source of both vitamins and minerals. Spinach is the most common and can be used in almost anything you can imagine. I’m a firm believer in working smarter, not harder, which is why I prefer to cook with frozen, chopped spinach instead of fresh. Not only is frozen spinach cheaper, it provides the same amount of nutrients as fresh. Try using thawed spinach to provide more depth to soups and omelets, or sauté it with some garlic and other veggies, such as carrots, beets or pearl onions. Tiffany Hughes

Turnip greens are another one of my new faves, and there are a couple shortcuts to cooking them. Buy a bag of prepared greens at the grocery store, then put in a large pot with 32 oz. of beef broth, at least 16 oz. cubed ham, 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbs. sea salt and ¼ cup sugar. Mix all ingredients and

add enough water to cover the greens. Cook on Med High until liquid is reduced and greens are soft. Add a dash of hot sauce and some garlic, and voila, instant goodness without the need for a ham hock. Save the leftover liquid for the next time you make soup or pasta for extra flavor. Kale is another green that is good for you, but it can be a pain to clean. It has to be washed thoroughly or your dish will be gritty. Once that’s done, it can be cooked just like spinach. However, if you are trying to sneak it into a dish without anyone knowing, try bunching it up, then slice very thinly. You can use the slivers of kale in salads, soups, etc. This works for any leafy green that you are trying to force feed, or, slip to your kids without them knowing. Don’t be afraid of trying new things with greens. You might be surprised at the tasty dishes you can create. Happy cooking everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. Check out her Cooking Geek Facebook page where you can find additional tips & recipes or email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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How to Remodel and Save $$$$

Jeff Glover

It seems that the housing market is still struggling on its road to recovery and more and more of my remodeling clients have decided to stay put. They have chosen to turn their current home into their dream home instead of going out and buying it. So, if you too have decided to stay put and upgrade your home and wait it out, let me give you some thoughts on how to maximize and stretch your dollar on your next remodel.

Besides being a good shopper and looking out for the deals, talk with your contractor about becoming involved in your remodel and putting in a little “sweat equity.” This is a great way to save money on home improvement projects and I encourage my clients to do this. However, if you have some knowledge in the construction process and want to take a project on for yourself and really enjoy the work, then by all means, GO FOR IT! But, if not, don’t talk yourself into it. If you work full time and think you can do it in the evenings after work, understand this; depending on the size of your project, this will soon become your second full time job. Now, for example, let’s say you have decided it is time to finally finish your basement. An easy way to save money is to handle the job site cleaning yourself instead of asking the contractor

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to do it. It is not the most glamorous, mind you, but still very important. A clean work area keeps workers safe, and helping out with the project lets you track what materials are used and monitor the progress. Also, as surplus materials appear, if any, check with your contractor to see if they are needed and set them aside in a safe place. That way the materials will be taken back in resale condition and will allow you to get your full refund, these can add up quickly. Depending on how large your project is, painting is also another great way to save money, especially since this can be a large ticket item. Whatever task you choose to take on, realize that your contractor will set the pace of your job. Be sure to stay within the time line so as not to push out your date of completion. If you are on a tight budget, it is important to let your contractor know that you want to tackle some things yourself. Ask the contractor to suggest ways that you can become more involved in your remodeling project. So be smart, be safe and know your limitations. Jeff Glover can be reached at (404) 694-0550. He is the owner of Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC, specializing in construction, renovation & remodeling. He is also a licensed real estate agent with Prudential – Georgia Realty. Jeff was voted the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year.

Bare Essence Most people often don’t realize how strongly they are affected by scents. It is quite easy for the majority of people to relate a scenario where they encountered a very noxious smell, but many will not admit the pleasure experienced by a very good smell. The fragrant smell of home made bread or baked goods can bring back earlier memories; of happy times or of bad Dr. Nedra Dodds times too. This is because the olfactory sense, the sense of smell, is interpreted by the part of the brain that is concerned with our emotions and also affects our moods. As early as 400 B.C., Hippocrates wrote, “The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day.” There are numerous references throughout history to the use of aromatic oils. The term aromatherapy was coined by a French chemist in the 1920s after he had noticed the therapeutic effects of essential oils after badly burning his hand while working in his laboratory and accidentally dunking his hand into lavender oil. Aromatherapy and its uses have a long history in ancient China, Egypt and India. Research conducted as late as the 1990s at Yale University found that certain odors can lower blood pressure. The scent of

spiced apples was shown to be particularly effective in lowering the blood pressure of healthy volunteers by an average of three to five points. Other scientific research has shown that pleasant smells, such as peach and plum, can reduce pain and that essential oils can change people’s moods: jasmine, ylang-ylang and peppermint can lift depression, geranium and bergamot relieve anxiety and rose and carnation have been found to restore energy. Essential oils (also known as essences) are a complex mixture of chemicals obtained from the distillation of plants, herbs and flowers with many different properties. As well as affecting mood, some are antibacterial, antiseptic or anti-inflammatory. They have been used throughout centuries and in various cultures to treat problems ranging from depression and fatigue to insomnia, acne, menstrual cramps and stress. Using the power of scent to either create a mood, or elevate one, can help to contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The release of endorphins in the brain, that makes us feel good, help us to perform better and keeps us younger at heart. To stay healthy and maintain longevity, literally stop and smell the roses. Be fashion forward and wear the glow of health and longevity. Beauty is truly more than skin deep and starts from within with good diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Nedra Dodds is the Medical Director and Owner of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine located in Kennesaw at 600 Chastain Rd Ste 224. Village Town Park. (770) 591-3429.

Your Distinguishing Characteristic Everyone is known for something. Including you and I. We may be known for a physical characteristic, a particular character trait, or even the quality (or lack thereof in some instances) of our work. We are all known for something, so I presume the question of the moment J.R. Lee is what do you want to be known for? What are the characteristics of your life that you hope to exude to those around you? I was in a conversation recently when I was asked the following question about a leader that I know very well. This man happens to be in his late fifties and has made a tremendous difference in the world. He has a lot of admirable qualities that any person would benefit from having. “Tell me what distinguishes him from so many others.” I had never been asked that question about this particular person so I thought about it for a few moments before answering… 1. Good communicator? Yes. Distinguishing characteristic? No.

2. Good leader? Yes. Distinguishing characteristic? No.  3. Engaging Personality? Yes. Distinguishing characteristic? No. 4. Live a generous life? Yes. Distinguishing characteristic? No. After a couple minutes of thinking through some of the potential answers, I blurted out the following. “I would venture to say that the distinguishing characteristic of that man is that when I am around him, it is evident that he has been with Jesus. As a matter of fact, I want to be more like Jesus every single time I am with this person.” I am not sure that there was a greater compliment I could have given him. I am not sure there is a greater compliment that anyone could ever give us. I know that in my life I still have a very long way to go. I am a work in progress and I have definitely not arrived. I am not sure what people would say about my distinguishing characteristic right now, but I know what I desire for them to say... Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. continued on page 54

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Parenting for Dummies Am I the “World’s Best Parent”? Heck no! But, I believe I have enough common sense to be among the top 10 percent or so. At the very least, I am not in the bottom ten percent. Comforting, I know. The old adage that “anyone can make a baby, but not everyone can be a parent” is absolutely true. I have seen some C.A. Phillips awful parenting over the years – and I have only been a parent myself for 12 years now. Those of you who have been parents much longer have seen far worse that I have in my dozen years as a dad. Recently, my wife and I went to see the movie The Grey, starring Liam Neeson. I didn’t realize it until we were seated in the theater, but the movie is rated R. As the previews were beginning to roll, I saw a young dad bring in his son, who looked to be about five years old. They sat on the front row. At almost the same time, I looked to my left, and saw a mom and dad being seated with their son, who may have been ten years old. I just shook my head. Finally, just as the movie was beginning, two young couples slithered into the row in front of us. One of the couples had their daughter with them, and she was maybe four or five years

old. I felt SO uncomfortable knowing that this little girl was going to be subjected to this movie – and I hadn’t even seen the movie yet! The parents likely didn’t want to get a baby-sitter, and thought it was “wise” to bring the daughter on their goreand-profanity-laced double-date. Without giving away anything in the movie, there are brutal sequences of blood and violence. Wolves are attaching the survivors of a plane crash, and it’s not a pretty site. Further, the dialogue between the men is enough to make anyone blush. Some of it is humorous, but some of it is also too vulgar for 30-somethings to hear, much less preschoolers. It was difficult at times concentrating on the movie, when these parents had their young children sitting in the theater. Irresponsible parents are everywhere. It’s more frightening than the hundreds of people who are texting and driving all around you on the roads. These “adults” are making poor decisions that also personally affect the hearts and minds of their very own children. It shouldn’t be a shock that many kids parent themselves these days. They’ve never been introduced to any guardrails in their lives to keep them on the right track. And, whether you agree or not, kids need boundaries. Further still, they WANT boundaries! My wife and I have a rule about movies. Our kids – ages 11 and 7 – do NOT ever see R-rated movies. Sometimes, we will allow continued on page 54

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Warnings from the BBB Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft It’s that time of year again. Some will be looking for a refund, others will be dreading paying money back to Uncle Sam, but any of us could be victims of identity theft at tax time. BBB provides information from the Internal Revenue Service to stop you from becoming a victim of identity theft at tax time: What is identity theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number (SSN) or other identifying information, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. How do you know if your tax records have been affected? Usually, an identity thief uses a legitimate taxpayer’s identity to fraudulently file a tax return and claim a refund. Generally, the identity thief will use a stolen SSN to file a forged tax return and attempt to get a fraudulent refund early in the filing season. You may be unaware that this has happened until you file your return later in the filing season and discover that two returns have been filed using the same SSN. Be alert to possible identity theft if you receive an IRS notice or letter that states that: • More than one tax return for you was filed. • You have a balance due, refund offset or have had collection actions taken against you for a year you did not file a tax return. • IRS records indicate you received wages from an employer unknown to you. What to do if your tax records were affected by identity theft? If you receive a notice from IRS, respond immediately. If you believe someone may have used your SSN fraudulently, please notify IRS immediately by responding to the name and number printed on the notice or letter. You will need to fill out the IRS Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039. For victims of identity theft who have previously been in contact with the IRS and have not achieved a resolution, please contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit, toll-free, at 1-800-9084490. How can you protect your tax records? If your tax records are not currently affected by identity theft, but you believe you may be at risk due to a lost/stolen purse or wallet, questionable credit card activity or credit report, etc., contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490. How can you minimize the chance of becoming a victim? • Don’t carry your Social Security card or any document(s) with your SSN on it. • Don’t give a business your SSN just because they ask. Give it only when required. • Protect your financial information. • Check your credit report every 12 months. • Secure personal information in your home. • Protect your personal computers by using firewalls, anti-spam/ virus software, update security patches, and change passwords for Internet accounts. • Don’t give personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the Internet unless you have initiated the contact or you are sure you know who you are dealing with. 50

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Coupon Clipping Can Save Cash, But BBB Warns Consumers To Check Terms, Store Policies

Shopping with coupons has become almost a competitive sport, with cable television shows featuring people who get piles of groceries for little or no cash. More than 330 billion coupons worth $1.2 billion were issued in 2010 and nearly 3 billion were redeemed, making it the biggest year ever for coupon distribution according to Coupons.com, a firm that aggregates coupons online and monitors couponing trends. Further growth was expected for 2011 and 2012. BBB advises consumers to focus on meeting their own needs and understanding store policies for the best results from coupon shopping. To avoid disappointment in the checkout lane, make sure you check the expiration date before you try to redeem a coupon. There’s no reason to buy products simply because you can save money on them. If you or your family can’t use the item within a reasonable time, then the products could be a waste of money and use up precious storage space in your home. Coupons are available in newspapers, in the mail or online, and anyone who wants to use them should have no trouble finding coupons on items they use regularly. With a little time and organization, most consumers can find ways to save money with coupons: The BBB advises consumers to: • Organize coupons in files or envelopes that you can carry with you to the store. Make a list of products you need that have coupons before you go shopping. • Clip coupons only on products that you use or want to try. • Be aware of stores’ coupon policies and read a coupon’s requirements before you try to use it. Some stores will double the face value of coupons or allow you to “stack” coupons on an item, which means you can use a manufacturer’s and a store coupon for the same item. There may be limits on the number or value of coupons that are doubled or how many may be stacked. • Keep records of the prices of items you buy frequently so you can shop when they’re on sale. Remember to compare the cost of the item with the coupon to the cost of other items, such as store brands. • Ask a store if it will match a competitor’s price on items that you have coupons for, saving you the trouble of visiting several stores. • With online coupons, check to see if the coupon is being offered directly by the store or by a third party. If it’s from a third party, a store may ask for more information or require that the consumer sign up for additional services to redeem the coupon. If so, the BBB recommends using extreme caution before divulging any personal information. • Don’t fall for phony coupons from email. Just because a coupon comes for a friend or family member, don’t assume the coupon is legitimate. If a coupon site asks for sensitive financial information, it could be a scam. • If you end up with more products than you can use, consider donating them to a food pantry or other charity.

Varicose veins Varicose veins are abnormally dilated blood vessels that develop when the one-way valves in the veins fail to work properly and blood backs up in the vein rather than being returned to the heart. Varicose veins affect an estimated 40 percent of women and 25 percent of men, and may be due to heredity, gender, pregnancy, and age, among other factors. Prolonged standing, obesity, hormone levels, and physical trauma may actually speed up the development of the disease and make the veins worse. In addition to the visual appearance of varicose veins, many patients may experience one or more of the following leg symptoms: • Pain (an aching or cramping feeling) • Heaviness/Tiredness • Burning or tingling sensations • Swelling/Throbbing • Tender areas around the veins Historically, surgery has been the preferred treatment option for varicose veins. This usually meant hospitalization, significant discomfort and a lengthy recovery time. New nonsurgical options are rapidly changing the way varicose veins are treated. Consequently, patients have no hospital stay, no scarring and no recovery time. Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein shut. This in-office procedure takes less than an hour, offers immediate relief of symptoms, and patients can return to normal activities immediately. Only local anesthesia is required and patients have very minimal or no scarring. If you experience symptoms and delay treatment, your symptoms may progress onward to more serious complications including: • Inflammation (phlebitis) • Blood clots (e.g., DVT) • Ankle sores or skin ulcers • Bleeding But according to Dr. Glenn Kerwin, board-certified in vascular and interventional radiology and co-director of Georgia Vein Specialists, the success rate for ELVT is around 98 percent and the satisfaction rate is very high. “This is a cure, not a temporary treatment for the cosmetic symptoms. ELVT closes the vein completely so that blood can no longer back up in the vein and cause problems.” Treatment is covered by most insurance carriers and qualifies as a flexible spending account expense. For more information, visit www.GAvein.com or call 678-626-0019 to schedule a consult with Georgia Vein Specialists. Paid Advertisment

Warnings from the BBB Don’t Let an Authorization Hold You Hostage Credit is a convenience; it allows you to charge a meal on your credit card, pay for an appliance with an installment plan, or take out a loan to buy a house. With credit, you can make a purchase when you lack ready cash and you can enjoy the purchase while you are paying for it. However, when dining out at a fancy restaurant or spending the night away in a hotel, it’s important to take notice of what the banking industry calls an “authorization hold.” Here’s how it works: Let’s say your restaurant bill comes to $100 and you give the server your credit card. When they run it through, they put an authorization hold on your account for $120, assuming you’re going to add a nice tip to the bill. But you leave the tip in cash on the table instead. Still, your bank or credit card company “holds” that $120 for a couple of days until the actual amount of your charge is processed…and that means you don’t have access to that $20. If you are close to your credit limit, it could mean a purchase is declined. If you used a debit card, it could mean a bounced check and overdrafts fees. Now imagine it’s a hotel stay. You’ve checked in and given a credit card at the front desk. They put an authorization hold on your card for what they think your total bill will be (room charge, taxes, incidentals.) If you are staying for several nights, this could amount to a lot of money that you no longer have access to; and when you are traveling, that can be a huge problem. Credit card processors discourage vendors from doing these kinds of holds, but they are perfectly legitimate as long as the vendor notifies customers of the practice. BBB advises consumers to keep tabs on their credit and bank accounts online, especially when traveling, and read the fine print on hotel agreements. When dining, pay for your check and tip together with either credit or cash, but not both. And whenever possible, keep a “cushion” of available funds on credit cards by paying off the balance regularly.

Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit Scams: A New Twist on Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Fraudulent foreclosure “rescue” professionals use half-truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief to homeowners in distress. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the latest foreclosure rescue scam to exploit financially strapped homeowners pitches forensic mortgage loan audits. In exchange for an upfront fee of several hundred dollars, so-called forensic loan auditors, mortgage loan auditors, or foreclosure prevention auditors backed by forensic attorneys offer to review your mortgage loan documents to determine whether your lender complied with state and federal mortgage lending laws. The “auditors” say you can use the audit report to avoid foreclosure, accelerate the loan modification process, reduce your loan principal, or even cancel your loan. Nothing could be further from the truth. According to the FTC and its law enforcement partners: • There is no evidence that forensic loan audits will help you get a loan modification or any other foreclosure relief, even if they’re conducted by a licensed, legitimate and trained auditor, mortgage 52

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professional or lawyer. • Some federal laws allow you to sue your lender based on errors in your loan documents. But even if you sue and win, your lender is not required to modify your loan simply to make your payments more affordable. • If you cancel your loan, you will have to return the borrowed money, which may result in you losing your home. If you are in default on your mortgage or facing foreclosure, you may be targeted by a foreclosure rescue scam. The FTC wants you to know how to recognize the telltale signs and report them. If you are faced with foreclosure, the FTC says legitimate options are available to help you save your home. Spotting a Scam If you’re looking for foreclosure prevention help, avoid any business that: • Guarantees to stop the foreclosure process – no matter what your circumstances are. • Instructs you not to contact your lender, lawyer or credit or housing counselor. • Collects a fee before providing any services accepts payment only by cashier’s check or wire transfer. • Encourages you to lease your home so you can buy it back over time. • Recommends that you make your mortgage payments directly to it, rather than your lender. • Urges you to transfer your property deed or title to it. • Offers to buy your house for cash at a fixed price that is inappropriate for the housing market. • Pressures you to sign papers you haven’t had a chance to read thoroughly or that you don’t understand. Finding Legitimate Help Housing experts say that when you’re behind on your mortgage payments, maintaining communication with your lender is the most important thing you can do. Contact your lender or servicer immediately if you’re having trouble paying your mortgage or you have received a foreclosure notice. You may be able to negotiate a new repayment schedule. Call 1-888-995-HOPE for free personalized advice from housing counseling agencies certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This national hotline – open 24/7 – is operated by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, a nonprofit member of the HOPE NOW Alliance of mortgage industry members and HUD-certified counseling agencies. For free guidance online, visit www.hopenow.com. For free information on the President’s plan to help homeowners, please visit www. makinghomeaffordable.gov. To learn more about home mortgages and other credit-related issues, visit www.ftc.gov/MoneyMatters. This site offers short, practical tips, videos and links to reliable sources on a variety of topics from credit repair, debt collection, job hunting and job scams to vehicle repossession, managing mortgage payments and avoiding foreclosure rescue scams.

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If one has these above items checked on a yearly basis, you can be assured you have done all you can do to prevent costly failures.

This is why you should talk to your financial or tax advisor about your RMDs. It is really important to have your advisor review all of your retirement accounts to make sure you fulfill your RMD obligation. If you skip an RMD or withdraw less than what you should have, the IRS will find out and hit you with a stiff penalty: you will have to pay 50% of the amount not withdrawn.

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Are RMDs taxable? Yes, the withdrawn amounts are characterized as taxable income under the Internal Revenue Code. Should you be wondering, RMD amounts can’t be rolled over into other tax-deferred accounts and excess RMD amounts can’t be forwarded to apply toward next year’s RMDs.

Abdominal strengthening not only helps keep your lower back healthy, but also helps maintain good posture. Postural benefits include an easy, relaxed gait — muscles that are long and supple, rather than short and tight; and an open chest that allows for easy, smooth breathing.

What if you don’t need the money? If you are wealthy, you may come to see RMDs as an annual financial nuisance, but the withdrawal amounts may be redirected toward opportunities. While putting the money into a savings account or a CD is the usual route, there are other options with potentially better yields or objectives. That RMD amount could be used to:

Your body is a machine. Everything’s connected. A lower back problem affects many other areas, ultimately. By making sure to stretch regularly and by including abdominal exercises in your gym routine, you can help ensure having a lower back that works.

• Start a grandchild’s education fund. • Fund a long term care insurance policy. • Leverage your estate using life insurance. There are all kinds of things you could do with the money. The withdrawn funds could be linked to a new purpose. So to recap, be vigilant and timely when it comes to calculating and making your RMD. Have a tax or financial professional help you, and have a conversation about the destiny of that money. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770) 952-6707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.

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inspected once a year to assure it is in good shape. This valve releases excess pressure if there is a malfunction in the water heater. The water heater should be flushed every year to reduce sediment buildup, which will cause premature failure. The emergency water cutoff valve should be checked to make sure the valve is easy to operate and has no leaks. Gas water heaters need to be checked for rust and leaks, as these units normally only last 10 to 12 years before they fail. Most water heaters are installed in areas that if they leak, they cause damage to the flooring or furniture, so often times it is better to just replace an older heater before it floods. The question on an older heater is not is the heater going to rust out and leak, but when will it leak. 54

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

Chiropractic and Low Back Pain,

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

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monitor. Adjust your chair and computer so your screen is approximately 20 to 24 inches from your eyes and slightly below eye level. 10. Consider computer eyewear. For the greatest comfort at your computer, you may benefit from having a customized eyeglasses prescription for your computer work. Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or visit their website at www.acwortheyes.com.

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them to see PG-13 movies, but only when we have seen them first, or if we have investigated them enough to know there is no sex, very mild language, and no drug use. For example, they can see the Harry Potter movies with us, or Pirates of the Caribbean-type movies. But, we are still very selective of the PG-13 movies. Dumb parenting decisions are unfortunately not limited to the movie theaters. Parents allow their kids to have entirely too many privileges without the child having to earn any of them. Many parents also choose to “respect their kids’ privacy” by not sticking their nose in their children’s business. They lie to themselves and say that their children and teens

need their independence, but really it’s just laziness. And, it’s irresponsible. I’d much rather have my kid be mad at me for knowing what is going on, than to NOT know and be sorry later. And the end of the day, it’s about common sense. People just don’t use it. And, they fail to consider the consequences of being a terrible parent. They want to be buddies with their kids instead of providing loving discipline. A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them. Proverbs 13:24 (Message) C.A. Phillips serves as the Married Couples Pastor at NorthStar Church in Acworth/Kennesaw, Ga., and has lived in Kennesaw for nearly 30 years. Email him at ca.phillips@northstarchruch.org, or check out his blog at www.caphillips.com.

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

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright cedarcrestchurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Paul Vance www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 56

Keystone Baptist Church (meets at Harrison High School) 4500 Due West Road, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: David E. Owen www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 8 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study/AWANA: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: James G. Wright Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Int. Pastor: Dr. Allan Purdie www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kennesaw, (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

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Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Baskin www.westernhillsbaptist.org Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221

EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8, 9 & 11 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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Fred Boozer (Interim) www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Pastor: Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Cavazos www.kirkwoodpc.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church USA 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12 & 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Reverend: Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/

SYNAGOGUES

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

UNITED METHODIST Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Bentwater Village on Cedarcrest Rd, (706) 616-7900 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brian Funderburke www.crossroadsum.org Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Tom Davis www.duewest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 & 11 a.m. Saturday: 6 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church a Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250

Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.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: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Acworth (next to McDonald’s) Sunday Service at 10 am Pastor: Donna Lucas New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth

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NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net Oakwood Community Church 2714 Valleyhill Drive (404) 931-9590 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dave Meadows

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

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org

Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com

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

Firm Foundation Church 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (928) 606-6906 Sunday Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Service 7 p.m. Pastor: Canyon Shearer www.ReformAcworth.com

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

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 Freedom Church Meets at Barber Middle School , (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church Meets at NCG Acworth Cinema (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com

RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstonewf.org The Rock of Atlanta 146 Kelli Clark Ct. (770) 975-ROCK Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.therockofatlanta.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unitycc.com Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Saturday Service: 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sr. Minister: Mr. Lynn T. Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org

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

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

Emergency — 911

C ommunity I nformation N umbers

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

COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Burn Permits: Cherokee (770) 720-3525 Paulding (770) 505-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (678) 493-6108 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 443-7527 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (770) 528-3251 Paulding (404) 657-9300 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 493-4000 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 974-3330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7585 Senior Services: Cherokee (770) 345-5312 Cobb (770) 528-5364 Paulding (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Taxes — Property: Cherokee (678) 493-6414 Cobb (770) 528-8600 Paulding (770) 443-7581 Traffic Signals: Cherokee (678) 493-6077 Cobb (770) 528-8162 Voter Registration: Cherokee (770) 479-0407

Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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

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

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

(404) 921-1490

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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

(678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove

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

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

SCHOOLS

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

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

404-COMCAST (266-2278)

Electric: Acworth Power Cobb EMC Georgia Power

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

Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co.

(770) 994-1946

Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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

Acworth Community Magazine — (770) 529-1516

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

School Contact Information

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

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

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

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations

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

www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu LeadsNet Business Referral Group

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

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

www.westcobbbusiness.com

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

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

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

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

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

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

(770) 974-3577

Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info

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

(404) 819-8896

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

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489

Foothills Running Club John McCusker,

(770) 924-9504

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

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

(770) 428-2100

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

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

Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575

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

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

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

Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133

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

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

Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856

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

Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833

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

Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730

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

www.papaspantry.org

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org (678) 310-9858 60

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

Republican Women of Cherokee County (678) 520-2236

RECREATION & HOBBIES Atlanta Yacht Club

www.atlantayachtclub.org

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

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

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4

(770) 443-7550, x4009

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

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

(770) 704-4398, x4370

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Office Superintendent, Fred Sanderson

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

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

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

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

(770) 537-5234

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37 Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 e-mail: cbyrd@legis.state.ga.us

(770) 426-4619

(404) 557-5069

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

(404) 656-0126

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

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

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

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

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

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

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

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

(770) 974-4321

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

(678) 575-0596

(770) 528-3300

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 528-3313

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

(770) 974-5259

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

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 917-1883

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

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

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