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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor You’re Welcome in Acworth! Things are moving along this March, and we want to take this opportunity to fill you in on the happenings behind the scenes in your community. We are very excited to present to you the Tourism rebranding for the City of Acworth – You’re Welcome in Acworth!

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In May of 2014, the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority funded a marketing study through Fenning Marketing Group (FMG), a highly qualified marketing firm. The first step was to determine who our target market should be when it comes to advertising and promoting our unique city. FMG began this process by setting up both internal and external focus groups in order to determine the current image of Acworth by our residents and those in communities as far as 50 miles away. The results were insightful and told us what we’ve known all along – Acworth truly is the hidden gem of North Metro-Atlanta!

Thank you to the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority, along with the Downtown Development Authority, for recognizing this need and setting a plan in motion.

The study showed that our primary target market is families with children, a group in which we already have a strong foundation of in our community. We also learned that most people do not realize that Acworth is known as “The Lake City” and are completely unaware of our two lakes, one which doesn’t allow motorized boats. Even though we already knew what a hidden treasure Lake Acworth was for paddle-boarders, kayakers and fishermen, we now have the proper tools to make it possible to get the word out to others in the Atlanta area. Throughout this process, it was revealed that our Historic Downtown plays a very large role in our community. Everyone knows about the Highway 41 corridor of box stores and restaurants; however, most people do not realize what an extraordinary atmosphere our downtown

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After months of work with FMG, the Destination Campaign implementation is now underway. The campaign was revealed at the 2015 State of the City presentation on February 5. Make sure to keep an eye out for our upcoming ads online and in local publications. We cannot wait to see our beautiful city marketed like never before and to share this wonderful place with as many people as we possibly can. Acworth truly is the day-trip destination to top them all, because after all, You’re Welcome in Acworth!

As always, for more information on the City of Acworth, you can visit www.CityofAcworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” the Acworth City Hall page on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @aprd. Until next time! God Bless and Make it Count! Tommy

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On Monday, February 2, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for the new offices of the Acworth Cultural Arts Center and The Red Onion Press located at 4367 Senator Russell Avenue. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Clemons Bak and the Board on their new location. The ACAC will be offering classes on site and will be using the offices to organize and participate in art and cultural events in the greater community. For more information, follow them on facebook or visit their website at www.AcworthCulturalArts.org.

On Friday, February 13, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for the Sassy Peach Resale Boutique located at 4815 South Main Street in historic downtown Acworth. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Lisa and Charles Anderson on their new Acworth business. The Sassy Peach has an incredible variety of merchandise available for their customers and your shopping pleasure. They have vintage and new items, housewares, costume jewelry, home décor, shoes, purses, accessories, clothing and so much more. A must stop and shop! Stop in, say hello and take a look around the store. They are open Tuesday – Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more information, call (678) 503-8564 or visit them on Facebook and see what is new in the shop.

Acworth Smiles Dentistry Now Open 3384 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth We Create Smiles. We provide modern dentistry in a relaxed caring atmosphere, that gives our patients more choices, including Digital X-rays, intraoral photos, CEREC CAD/CAM restorations and more. Our philosophy is to treat our patients like our own family. That’s why we treat you with gentle, friendly care and Dr. Amir Ghalehgol offer prompt appointments that respect your time. Whatever we can do to make your visit more comfortable and to give you a healthier, more attractive smile, we’ll strive to make it happen. We have early and late appointments to take care of all your family dental care needs. Call 678-574-8622 to schedule an appointment.

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Felicity Warren, MD Dermatologist Now Open

Dr. Felicity M. Warren, a Board Certified Dermatologist, has opened her practice in Acworth. The office is located at The Walk at Mars Hill, 4900 Ivey Road, Building 1800, Suite 1801. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (770) 852-5552 or visit them on Facebook.

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The ladies pictured laughingly refer to themselves as graduates of the University of Acworth!!! They grew up in Acworth and although they were in different class years, they all attended Acworth Elementary Seated L-R: Sibyl Amos Daniel, Mary Bunn through high school. Griffith and Shelma McClain Hufstetler. Their lives took them Standing L-R: Billye Pitner, Shirley Fowler in different directions Walker and Nancy Smith Maxwell. and they rarely saw one another until years later. Some strange quirk of fate brought them together and they quickly bonded. They enjoy discussions regarding Acworth’s past, present and future when they play a game of Mexican Train and other various games. Currently, they continue to enjoy taking trips, social outings and celebrating birthdays and holidays with each other.

Mayor Allegood presented Dr. Rosenberger with a proclamation for his years of service to the DDA and Main Street Program. He recognized Dr. Rosenberger for serving the Acworth community since 1972, representing four decades of exemplary service as a Main Street physician. Mayor Allegood further advised that Dr. Rosenberger planted several trees on Main Street. Dr. Rosenberger stated that he has planted 50-100 trees along Cowan Road to Hwy. 92.

Acworth Egg Hunt The City of Acworth and Freedom Church would like to invite your family to experience an egg hunt like you’ve never seen before! The event will take place on Friday, March 27, at the Acworth Sports Complex, located at 4000 South Main St. The egg hunt will be held on the baseball fields and all participants are asked to please park on the baseball side of the complex. Gates and concessions open at 6:30 p.m., and the first hunt begins at 7:30 p.m., so make sure you arrive early. The Easter Bunny will be arriving just before the first hunt begins! This year the hunt will consist of 50,000 eggs! The Acworth Egg Hunt is broken down into four age groups. Schedule is as follows: • 7:15 p.m. - Easter Bunny Arrives • 7:30 p.m. - 0-2 year olds (Field #1) • 7:45 p.m. - 3-4 year olds (Field #2) • 8:00 p.m. - 5-7 year olds (Field #3) • 8:15 p.m. - 8-10 year olds (Field #4) • 8:30 p.m. - ALL AGES, “Rise of the Guardians” movie will be shown on the Horizon Field. For additional information on this event or to volunteer, please visit www.AcworthEggHunt.com.

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Boy Scouts of America Anniversary Week Recently, Mayor Tommy Allegood presented the annual proclamation in recognition of Boy Scouts Anniversary Week February 9 14, marking their 105th anniversary, to David Mueller his scouts. Mr. Mueller advised that the scouts will be distributing non-perishable items throughout the Acworth community on March 15. Mayor Allegood also thanked him for his leadership with the scouts and service as a member to the Lake Authority Commission.

Bethel Church of Acworth Preservation Coalition The coalition would like to invite the public to share in an evening of historic epic as we celebrate African American contributions to the community of Acworth. On Saturday, March 7, beginning at 4 p.m., with a wine and cheese reception, followed by a 5 p.m. drama presentation and dinner at 6:30 p.m. We will celebrate the education, religion, social and labor of our roots as we are “Sharing the Heritage, Preserving the Legacy.” The Bethel Church of Acworth Preservation Coalition is a public and private partnership in preserving the building, the legacy and the rich history of Bethel AME Church. Bethel Church is a National Treasure and was built by freed slaves in 1870. The cost is $45/person or $380/table of eight. Sponsorships are available and proceeds will go to scholarships and to the Bethel Acworth Preservation Community Foundation. For more information, tickets or to sponsor, contact Rev. Leela Waller at (770) 905-9539 or Lwa121695@aol.com.

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Harrison Bands will be holding an Electronics and Paint Recycle Day on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Upper Parking Lot of Harrison High School (HHS). Items to be recycled include computers, power tools, heavy metals, lawnmowers, cell phones, telephone chargers, power cables, fax machines, TVs, monitors, etc. There is a $10 requested donation per car load. 100% of the donation goes to the HHS Bands program. There is a $20 processing fee for the first TV/monitor and $15 each for 2 or more. A portion of this amount goes to HHS Bands as well. They now accept paint cans!! A processing fee of $4 per quart or gallon or $10 per 5 gallon bucket is requested, with a portion of this fee going to the band. (Paint cans do not need to be empty or have kitty litter in them.) Pick-ups service available for large items for an additional donation fee. Email harrisonrecycling@ gmail.com to get details or schedule a pick-up.

Four female artists will feature their works in the March show at Gallery 4463. Cathryn M. Green, Françoise Harper, Sylvia Avila Molina and Karen W. Ruetz will present their work in the main gallery. The exhbit runs from March 4 – 29, with a FREE reception on Saturday, March 7, from 6 – 9 p.m. All four artists work in a variety of mediums. The works will focus on their vision and will include florals, portraits, landscapes and contemporary paintings, photography and pastels. Three of the artists also make jewelry, which will be featured as well. For more information, visit www.Gallery4463. com or call (770) 485-8554. Gallery 4463 is located at 4463 Cherokee Street in Acworth.

FREE Friends & Family CPR Course The City of Acworth is a Heart Safe Community! The Acworth Police Department is partnering with the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department to offer a FREE Friends and Family CPR Course. The course will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the APD located at 4400 Acworth Industrial Drive. The Friends & Family CPR Program teaches: Adults Hands-Only CPR, Adult AED, Child CPR, Infant CPR and Adult, Child & Infant Relief of Choking. For more information or to register, please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234. Registration is required. Please note: This is not an official certification. It is a community awareness class that instructs you on the basics skills.

Adult Flag Football The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department has the premiere adult flag football league around. Records, statistics, player(s) of the week, write-ups and box scores are posted online after each game, and the AAFFL Cotton Bowl will end post season play. The Adult Flag Football League is a great experience for football fans that still love to play the game. Game play is 7 on 7 and teams may have a roster of up to 17 players. Both men and women are welcome – 18 years old and up. Register now and start building your team dynasty! If you do not have a team, come out for the Free Agent SignUp Day on Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m., located at Logan Farm Park. Free Agent registration is $35 and teams will be selected. For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthFlagFootball.com. 12

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

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

Acworth Art Fest The highly anticipated third annual Acworth Art Fest will take place on April 11 & 12. The historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is a delightful backdrop for whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays will again decorate the beautiful street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and much more! The “Lake City,” is a buzz with excitement over its own two-day art festival. With Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona in this beautiful, small town’s backyard, Acworth Art Fest is sure to be an art-buyers destination. At Acworth Art Fest, a magical Kidz Zone will be filled with creative activities that are sure to make children smile. Along with inflatables and fun rides, this vibrant play land is the exciting place to be for young people. Of course, there will be wonderful food from Acworth’s own eateries, and shoppers will also find delectable treats to satisfy their taste buds. For more information, visit www.AcworthArtFest.SplashFestivals.com.

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for the April issue!!! Touch-a-Truck Returns to Depot Park The City of Kennesaw’s annual Touch-A-Truck event returns to Depot Park on Saturday, March 14. The familyfriendly event will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is FREE. Get up-close and personal with largerthan-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment, as well as cool cars and specialty vehicles. Meet vehicle owners and operators, and have a blast watching your kids touch, climb on and interact with this awesome exhibition of transportation. Over 40 vehicles will be on display, along with a variety of other children’s activities. Depot Park is located at 2828 Cherokee Street. For more information, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov or call (770) 422-9714.

Super Hero 5K Benefits Local Schools & Special Olympics The Super Hero 5K race benefitting Special Olympics through the Kennesaw Police Department’s Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held on Sunday, March 22, on Cobb International Parkway in Kennesaw. Registration opens at 7 a.m.; a one mile fun run will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the 5K run/walk starting at 8 a.m. The 5K run/walk is a family-friendly event perfect for runners and walkers of all skill levels and ages. All participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Super Hero! The run takes place on a certified, flat course within Cobb International Park. For more information, visit www.SuperHero5KKennesaw.com. Entry fee/$25 per person. Registration is available online at www.Active.com or any Big Peach Running Company location. The Kennesaw Police Department participates in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run which raises funds to support the programs of Special Olympics Georgia. These funds help provide for year round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and share friendships with their families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community. Special Olympics provides the athletes not only a social outlet, but gives them an opportunity to feel respected and show that everyone matters. 14

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Senior News: Cardio Combo – Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. The spring session will be held on Thursdays beginning March 19 – June 25, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Classes will be held at Roberts School Community Education Center located at 4681 School Street in Acworth. Cost of the class is FREE for Acworth Residents and $15/non-residents.

Chair Yoga – Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and much more during this class. Classes will be held at Roberts School Community Education Center located at 4681 School Street in Acworth. The spring session will be held on Mondays, beginning March 16 – June 22, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Cost of the class is FREE for Acworth residents and $15/non-residents.

March Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at noon. Come join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center located at 4681 School Street, in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE for all seniors!!! Senior’s Got Groove – 55+ Day Trip: Barnsley Resort Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7 at 9 a.m. Cost: $15/Residents, $20/Non-Residents Enjoy a guided tour of the Barnsley Resort. This storybook setting is a true story filled with as many twists and turns as a work of fiction. The original manor, called Woodlands, was an estate built by a man – Godfrey Barnsley – for the love of his life, his wife Julia. Through the years, the estate has witnessed much history and intrigue, including the Civil War. Today, it emerges as an award-winning destination resort, and offers the pleasures and pursuits of a fine Southern estate. After the gardens, we will be enjoying lunch at the Adairsville Inn Restaurant. (Lunch is on your own, it is not included in the trip cost.) * For more information or to register online for classes or the day trip: visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

Consignment Sales Acworth Acworth UMC Spring & Summer PASSitON selaUMC S tnPASSitON emngiConsignment snoC Sale — Consign, shop and save at the Consignment Sales

Consignment Sale on held Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Save even more on Saturday when many items are ½ price! Choose from gently used, quality clothing in infant, maternity, children’s and junior sizes, including school uniforms, dance, gymnastics wear, costumes, formals, shoes and accessories. There will also be strollers, furniture and accessories, children’s toys, outdoor toys, bikes, books, DVD’s and so much more. For more information and to register to sell or work, call (770) 974-3312 or visit www.AcworthUMC.org/passiton. PASSitON Consignment Sale is a ministry of Acworth UMC, off Hwy. 92 at 4340 Collins Circle. Proceeds benefit the music and children’s programs, as well as local and foreign missions.

Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale — Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Kids and strollers are welcome! Electronic tagging — a much faster checkout! We have more than just name brand clothes in sizes 0-juniors, there will be nursery and toddler furniture/decor/equipment, high chairs, swings, toys, games, outdoor play equipment, gently used bikes and scooters, single/double/triple strollers, portable cribs, car seats (recent models only), books, CDs, DVDs, shoes of all sizes and holiday clothing. NOWAMOM is a non-profit organization serving the parents of twins, triplets and higher order multiples, BUT THE SALE IS FOR EVERYONE! It will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. For more information, email sale@nowamom.org or visit www.NOWAMOM.org. Bring this notice for EARLY admittance before the public sale on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m.– 9 a.m. Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Spring & Summer Sale — Register NOW! Sellers may register through March 10. The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon, at 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth. Offering gently worn baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothes, plus shoes, accessories, toys, books, games, bedding, nursery equipment and tons of baby gear. Now accepting trendy ladies clothing TOO! Sellers receive 75% of sales with no limit on number of items. For more information, to register or to be a seller, visit www.ClothingKids.org.

Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale — The sale will take place on Thursday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Friday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon at the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. High-quality items at reduced prices. Gently used children’s, juniors and teens clothing, accessories, shoes, formal wear, maternity, accessories, school uniforms, baby items/furniture, electronics, books, CDs, videos/DVDs, toys and more! Strollers are welcome. For more information, visit www.DueWest.org or email duewesttreasurechest@yahoo.com or to volunteer, email treasurechestvolunteer@ yahoo.com. 16

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Dangerous Times by State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth Legendary British author C.S. Lewis once wrote, “The most dangerous ideas in a society are not the ones being argued, but the ones that are assumed.” Lewis, who spent much of the 20th Century on the faculty of elite British universities, recognized that while really bad ideas are in great abundance on college campuses, they rarely ring the doorbell, announce themselves, and enter through the front doors of our thinking. Rather, faulty thinking often slips undetected through the back doors of our minds without ever seriously being evaluated. What bad ideas are taking root in America today? Pornography, public dependency, radical Islam, distrust of black people, hatred of white people, anger toward government, moral relativism, victimhood, or computer addiction – just to name a few. Are Americans actively discussing the embracing of new ideas or are they slowly being absorbed in the hyper-connected world, where virtually every idea or addiction is but a mouse-click away? For civic minded Americans who are wrestling with the question of what is right and wrong in an increasingly diverse culture, the concept of “pluralism” is perhaps our only choice to ensure that we become neither morally rudderless nor unfairly locked-in on any exclusive sectarian view. Pluralism in the form intended by the wisest of our nation’s founders allows our nation, state, or community to share a common set of core values, non-negotiables if you will, while allowing those who don’t share those same values to enjoy as much freedom as possible without compromising the essential core. What does American pluralism look like and why does it matter? It matters because what makes America great is not our geography, not our gene-pool, and certainly not our government, but as Alexis de Tocqueville said in the 19th Century, “What makes America great is our goodness: our remarkable commitment to the higher virtues of Truth, nobleness, courage, wisdom, and temperance while showing grace and tolerance to those among us who disagree; not a form of tolerance that accepts all opinions as equal, but one that accepts dissenting opinions as part of ones’ right to peaceably disagree.” Since understanding the role of pluralism today can sometimes be tricky, let me share some examples of how pluralism can be applied in a practical way to the sometimes difficult issue of religious freedom. One common fallacy about pluralism is the idea that because all Americans are free to believe as they choose, all belief systems must be equally valid as the basis of public law. Candidly, this sort of moral universalism simply cannot be true. At the end of the day, there either must be some firm foundation upon which all law is based or law must inevitably move with the ebbs and flows of public opinion or the dictates of those holding raw political power. The founding words of American pluralism, that “We hold these Truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights,” is an unmistakable anchor that the core concept of America was based upon the Judeo-Christian principle of a core set of self-evident Truths that could be recognized by all men, in all places, in all times. The inherent value and dignity of every human being and their equal standing before a higher being is the very source of our rights – no elected body gives nor may any elected body take away these fundamental natural rights. Since individuals by nature have these rights, it is this individual sovereignty from which citizens willingly delegate certain limited powers to government to provide for the protection of those rights. It does not require a common religious faith to recognize this, but this individual sovereignty is the very basis from which all human rights flow…by which the sin of slavery could be eradicated, property rights preserved, due process before the law enforced, and free speech rights protected. Within American pluralism, any faith or philosophy is perfectly free to exist. However, any suggestion that Islamic Sharia Law or any other “ism” that achieves broad popularity could change these core principles is simply foundationally out of bounds. In short, pluralism in America provides not that all belief systems will equally inform our nation’s laws, but that any belief will be protected FROM the majority to the maximum extent possible under law. Besetting many Americans is the bad idea that, because we are free to believe as we choose and all people’s votes count the same at the ballot box, that somehow our nation’s founding principles must be equally up for debate. The fact is the core American principle that “all men are created equal” is an amazingly intolerant concept that simply will not yield to a popularity, and as virtues of America are being put on the table, let us understand the true meaning of pluralism and pass on freedom’s torch with confidence to the next generation of Americans. 22

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Daniel Lee DMD, PC Cosmetic • Family • Implant Dentistry Acworth’s Historic Dental Practice Downtown Acworth wasn’t always the eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and businesses that it is today. The “mill village,” as it was categorized in the early 1900’s, was originally developed by the Acworth Cotton Manufacturing Company. The primary use of the land in the area was for family farmsteads and agriculture. When families established residency, so too did businesses to offer their services, including medical and dental. One of the first dentists to practice in this area was Dr. Jesse Reed, a native of Cobb County. Dr. Reed was born in 1867 and established his dental practice in Acworth. His son, Dr. Reginald Glenn Reed, attended Emory University to study dentistry. In the 1920s, both father and son lived on Dallas Street and both were practicing dentists in Acworth. Prominent Acworth families were neighbors and most likely patients of the Reeds including the Kemps, Carnes and McMillans. Long-time resident Barbara Reagan recalls Dr. Glenn Reed as gentle and trustworthy. “I trusted he would do only what was needed and nothing more,” she said. Dr. Jesse Reed passed away in 1924, and his son continued the practice, which was located on Seminole Drive. In 1967, Dr. Reed sold the practice to Dr. Richard Mintz, who relocated the practice to its current location on Carnes Street in downtown Acworth, adjacent to In the 1920s, this is where the practice first City Hall. In 2005, opened on Seminole Drive. Dr. Mintz retired and sold the practice to Dr. Terry O’Shea. In 2010, Dr. Daniel Lee joined the practice as an Associate Dentist, and in 2013 when Dr. O’Shea relocated to Decatur, Dr. Lee purchased the practice. The longevity of the practice was one of the contributing factors in Dr. Lee’s decision to purchase the practice and stay in Acworth. Previously, Dr. Lee practiced in Dunwoody and had considered opening a practice in Atlanta. However, after spending time with what is probably the oldest practicing dental office in Acworth and Cobb County, he knew where he was meant to be. “We are not a 28

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corporate dental practice, and that appealed to me. We take the time to get to know each patient; we know each of them by name, and we know about their lives,” he said. Longevity also applies to the staff. Collectively, the staff has more than 100 years of experience! Office Manager and Appointment Coordinator Becky Lutes and Dental Assistant Sue Perkins both have been in the industry for more than 25 years. Becky first worked with Dr. Mintz and Sue with Dr. O’Shea. Registered Dental Hygienist, Donna White, began her dental career in 1981, and she earned her degree in dental hygiene in 1989. She started at the practice under Dr. O’Shea in 2006. In 2009, dental assistant Ricky Dunn joined the practice and worked under Dr. O’Shea. Other welcomed additions to the practice are Corrin Baines, front office assistant, for the last three years and a part-time registered dental hygienist Danielle Ashby. Patients appreciate the longevity of the staff and seeing the same familiar and friendly faces every time they visit. Familiarity builds trust. Trust builds relationships. Relationships build a family.

It’s All About the Patient Daniel Lee, D.M.D. is proud to have several multi-generational families as patients including local residents the Reaids, Guess, Griffith, Helbling families as well as others. Former owner Dr. Mintz and his family are patients as well. Several of these families include great-grandparents down to grandchildren, and the reason so many patients become multi-generational is because treatment always has been and always will be all about the patient.

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Dr. Lee practices general dentistry including cosmetic and restorative. Patients from the very young with his or her first dental visit, to the elderly and their special concerns are all welcome and provided individualized care. “All patients are treated as the individuals they are,” explained Dr. Lee. “For those with special concerns, we build extra time into his or her scheduled appointment. We don’t have a ‘waiting room;’ we have a ‘reception room.’ We respect our patients’ time and their desire to have their needs fully met and concerns properly attended to,” he continued. “We get to know our patients on a personal level. We want to know who they are,” added Sue. If you’re a first time visitor, expect quality time to be spent with you. “When we have a new patient, we tell the patient to allow 45 minutes to an hour for their first visit. We will review your dental and medical history, provide x-rays and discuss your objectives and

goals,” said Dr. Lee. If a treatment plan is warranted, Dr. Lee will explain the entire process and timeline so the patient is fully informed and educated. Sue noted several patients who received cosmetic services were so happy with the end result, they were driven to tears. “It’s never too late to get a beautiful smile,” Sue noted. “We’ve had patients in their 80s receive smile makeovers, and it’s made a world of difference in their lives,” she continued.

Dr. Daniel Lee and his friendly staff. Pictured L-R: Sue Perkins, Donna White, Corrin Baines, Dr. Daniel Lee, Becky Lutes, Danielle Ashby and Ricky Dunn.

When you first walk into the practice, it feels like a home, not a medical office. Dr. Lee and his staff are proud to be part of Acworth’s longest practicing dental office and keeping the small town values that make this practice what it is – family oriented and patientcentric. The practice welcomes new patients and invites you to call today. See what a difference your home town dental practice can make.

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This year, girls got to spend a special evening at the Daddy Daughter Dance enjoying the “Frozen Princess Ball.” The “couples” enjoyed dancing to the DJ, an ice cream bar, tables full of cupcakes and gifts for the girls to remember the evening. Elsa, Olaf and the Prince made a special appearance to visit with and dance along with the girls. There were lots of beautiful little Elsas and Annas in attendance. This is an annual event that fills up quickly - be sure to plan now for next year’s - you don’t want to miss out. A special thank you to Caley Chastain & Kaitlyn Darby for dressing up as Olaf & Elsa and to the City of Acworth staff who worked hard to make this a special evening for everyone to enjoy.

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Haley & Chris Wilson Charles & Erica Mae Milbourn, Caitlyn & Chris Bennett

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Can T ax R eturns A ffect Y our M ortgage L oans ? Tax time is here and tax returns can affect home buyers and home owners when trying to buy. Tax returns can create delays with loan closings, and in some cases, prevent you from buying or refinancing if you are not prepared. Seven plus years ago, mortgage lenders, brokers and consumers alike were accustomed to hearing phrases such as No Doc, Stated Income, Stated Assets, Stated Income Verified Assets, along with a multitude of others phrases. These phrases referred to three different types of loans that were offered that did not require any verification of income; these loan types no longer exist for obvious reasons. Nowadays for a mortgage loan approval, we must show the ability of a home buyer or homeowner to repay a debt. This is determined by verifiable, regular and recurring income a home buyer/home owner makes, and stability of employment. Part of the verification includes tax returns, which are required for all buyers and homeowners. W2 employees (non-commissioned) looking to secure a government backed mortgage (FHA/VA/USDA) will need to supply the most recent two years tax returns, all schedules. The most recent year’s return is needed if a W2 employee is looking to secure a conventional mortgage. One common issue that a lot of lenders miss in the very beginning of the process is unreimbursed expenses. This is a common misstep that costs time and money, and it is very simple to avoid. Simply Jay White look at the Schedule A of your 1040, line 21 and see if there are any unreimbursed expenses being claimed. If there are, these need to be treated as a liability and deducted from income for debt to income ratio purposes. Most of the time, homebuyers and homeowners are writing off mileage, and there are ways to lower the impact to your debt to income ratio. Self-employed clients are required to show the most recent two years personal returns. If you are an Officer/Shareholder/Partner who holds 25% or more ownership, you will be required to supply the most recent two years business tax returns, all pages, in addition to the personal returns. The two years of business returns are required to show a business is viable. In mortgage lending, you’re considered Self Employed (meaning always need two years tax returns, no matter loan type) if any of the below apply to you. • • • •

Sole proprietor who files a schedule C Partner of a business with 25% or more ownership Shareholder or officer in a business with 25% of more ownership Work for family owned businesses

• Own rental properties • Earn commission income representing 25% or more of their total income • Income is reported on a 1099 form

Lastly, the biggest hurdle we see are clients who have delayed filing their taxes. All tax returns provided must be verified through the IRS by way of transcripts. These transcripts can take three to six weeks to come back from the IRS, and if you owe the IRS money and do not pay them in full, they will not process your returns until after April 15, potentially causing further delays. If it’s after April 15, and you have not filed your taxes, and before October 15th (for personal returns), then you would need to provide the previous two years returns and a copy of your most recent tax year extension. This is acceptable as long as you fund your loan no later than October 15. If you do owe money, be prepared to supply proof the taxes were paid prior to closing with a cancelled check or your IRS installment agreement plan and proof via cancelled check the first payment was made. Taxes do not need to be an issue if you are prepared ahead of time, so my advice is to file sooner rather than later if you are looking to buy a home or refinance your home. If you write off a lot of items, then consult with a mortgage professional who actually knows how to read the returns, as there are ways to use more income than the adjusted gross income. Jay has been in mortgage lending for 13 years. He currently serves as President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their children Dante, Sterling and Enzo. You can reach Jay at (770) 870-0644 or by email at Jay.White@AngelOakHomesLoans.com.

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Should I bring my child to a chiropractor? Children are very susceptible to trauma in their spines from various activities and events. When children learn to walk, they tend to fall a lot and as a result, they usually land on their rear ends which creates trauma to the lower spine. Children play Dr. Craig Gruber rough and tumble around like a rag doll. Children fall off their bicycles and skate boards. The list is endless. These small and large traumas can misalign or subluxate the vertebrae of the spine, which results in pressure on the spinal nerves and therefore decrease the body’s ability to function at 100% of its normal capacity. Children should be checked as soon as is practical after birth because of the potential damaging effects of the birth process. Even the most natural births are somewhat traumatic to the infant and may have caused hidden damage. After all these years of adjusting children, I have found that

C hiropractic many children who experience symptoms of colic, ear infections and asthma have spinal misalignments. Early detection and correction can prevent damage from occurring in the child’s nervous system and help the child’s body to function at 100% of its potential. It is important to understand that a Chiropractor does not treat conditions or diseases. A Chiropractor’s main objective is checking the child’s spine for misalignments that impair nervous system function, therefore affecting overall body function. The bones of the spine house and protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord is an extension of the brain and carries information from the brain to the body parts and back to the brain again. Misalignments interfere with the nerves’ ability to transmit information. The nervous system controls and coordinates the function of all the systems in the body. Any aspect of health may be impaired by nerve interference. Chiropractic restores nerve system function, allowing the body the ability to maintain a state of health and well-being. Dr. Craig Gruber is the owner/operator of Discover Chiropractic. He has over 20 years of chiropractic experience and can be reached at (770) 423-9010.

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Acworth Police Department Acworth Police Department – Community Spotlight

Chief Wayne Dennard

At the Acworth Police Department, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the community. As a group, we work together to reach out to the community, but many members of our department spend their personal time working for the betterment of our community as well. This month, we would like to put the spotlight on Matt Sender, our Systems Administrator. Matt joined the Acworth Police Department in January 2014, after graduating from Kennesaw State University (“KSU”) with a degree in Information Security & Assurance. Prior to attending KSU, Matt served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, and served as an Intelligence Analyst. Matt has been instrumental in helping the department make a smooth transition from the old building to our new headquarters. In addition to maintaining all of our servers, computers, and in-car systems, and keeping everything running smoothly, he has demonstrated that he has the knowledge and ability to keep us current with the ever-changing technology that is available.

With all of his responsibilities at the police department, Matt has found time to be involved with Mostly Mutts, an organization that works to “…reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters in metro Atlanta. They work closely with animal control officers to save adoptable dogs that are often moments away from being put to sleep. Often, these dogs are sick and injured and require rehabilitation. Mostly Mutts provides housing, health care, training, and physical and emotional care to them until they can be placed in a new home.” Prior to working at the Acworth Police Department, Matt had adopted three dogs from Mostly Mutts, and when he started working at the police department, he was pleasantly surprised to learn that they have a location directly across from the police department headquarters. During his first week at the department, Matt offered to volunteer his services during his off time as the “resident computer nerd” and to assist with their website. Matt was able to completely re-vamp the Mostly Mutts website to make it more attractive and efficient, and as a result, their online donations and contacts have increased. In addition, Matt has helped maintain their computer system. Because of his dedication, volunteer spirit, and love of animals, Matt was invited to serve on the Mostly Mutts’ Board of Directors. Matt says that he was drawn to Mostly Mutts because, “I can tell that the people there are genuinely animal lovers, and they really care. They spend a lot of time getting to know their dogs, which results in better placement and ultimately, finding a better home for the dogs.” Mostly Mutts is one of the few rescue groups that accept dogs with special needs and which may be in need of extensive veterinary care. This year, they are working to purchase their current shelter location that they are leasing across the street from the police department. The purchase of this building will give Mostly Mutts a permanent home in Acworth with room to expand and the ability to serve even more animals in need. We are grateful to have Matt as a member of the Acworth Police Department. He is just one of the many selfless individuals who make up our outstanding agency. Thank you to Matt and to Mostly Mutts for helping to make the City of Acworth a wonderful place to live and work. For more information on Mostly Mutts and to find out how you can donate or volunteer to help at Mostly Mutts, please visit www.MostlyMutts.org.

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A New You It all starts with identity. How you see yourself has everything to do with how you act, what you do and who you are. One of my mentors, Zig Ziglar, said the following, “You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.” You see, it is not until you realize who you really are and what you were made for, that you will take a step towards accomplishing that purpose. So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Gen. 1:27 Do you realize the miracle that you are? You are one in one hundred and fifty million! At the time you were conceived, all the information needed to make you unique was present. The 46 chromosomes that make up your DNA were the same number then and today. Within 20 days, your spinal cord, nervous system and brain foundation were established and by the 21st day, your heart was beating. Do you know how amazing you are? There is no one else like you – you were divinely designed, with a purpose. “The greatest single cause of a poor self-image is the absence of unconditional love.” But, do not worry, for unconditional love is already available in God. All you have to do is receive it. If you can really grasp the amazing love that went into creating you and giving you a hope and a future, your future is limitless. You were made for greatness, and today, you can make a decision to see yourself for who you really are and choose to be who you were made to be. Choose life! The AWC is a free community-based non-profit (501c3) medical clinic dedicated to providing caring, trustworthy, support to women and their families facing crisis pregnancies understand their options while promoting life-affirming choices and faith-based support. We are 100% privately funded by donors and supporters like you.

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The staff and students of Georgia Trade School in Kennesaw are amazing. They are a great example of our Operation Bedford Falls (the community and veterans coming together). President Joanna Blythe and Director Ryan Blythe have embraced the veterans of North Cobb Post 304 in a unique and wonderful way. Welding instructor, James Spinner and his students, have been challenged by Joanna and Ryan to assist with our renovation. To date, they have completed some demolition of the interior of our facility and designed a bar for our Social Quarters. The design is beautiful and has overwhelmed us with its creativity, functionality and attention to detail. The top will be inlaid with military memorabilia donated by the veterans of the Post and others. The bar will accommodate those in wheel chairs. Now that is creative! James Spinner has a long to-do list for his students in helping to ease some of our renovation expenses. It is gratifying to have Georgia Trade School as a partner – check out their website at www.GeorgiaTradeSchool.com. The 420+ veterans of North Cobb Post 304 will be busy over the next few months. Not only will we be renovating our Post Home, but we will continue to give back to the community with our Veterans-InNeed and Youth Programs. Here are some of our scheduled events: Big Shanty Festival – April 18 & 19: We will be fundraising at our booth with a raffle for a Char-Broil Duo Grill and an “Acorn” Smoker, which will be funding for Boys State and Backpacks of Kids. Tickets are six for $5 and will be available at our booth or from any Post 304 Officer. “Combating PTSD” Motorcycle Poker Ride – May 2: This fundraiser is to provide training for at least one Service Dog for a “wounded” warrior suffering with PTSD. It takes $6,600 to train a Service Dog. The entry fee is $25 and $10 for a passenger. For more information or to register, please visit www.Post304.org. “Sponsor a Mile of the Ride” – Become one of our sponsors: Gold sponsorship is $100; Silver sponsorship is $75; and Bronze sponsorship is $25. For more information or to sponsor, please visit www.Post304.org or email r.asby@post304.org. Please consider following the example set by the Georgia Trade School and partner with Post 304.

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I have been getting asked lately about storage solutions and what I have done at my home to gain more space. You can never have enough storage right? How about changing your mindset to “I have to much stuff for the storage space I have.” Do you need really 20 types of Tupperware, broken bikes, the boxes of baby clothes, endless kitchen gadgets, books, magazines, and so on.

Maybe you have enough storage it just needs to be organized better. As an example, our kids baby clothes are down to one box and she has thought of making a memory quilt using those clothes. Unless you are saving baby items to be used within six months by someone else, they will be out of style and not wanted. I am a big proponent of garage and yard sales – if you don’t need the stuff, I can assure you that somebody does. I have sold stuff at yard sales that I would never have thought someone would need, and even laughed as I am setting the item out in the yard. Sure enough, I get that one person who pulls up to our sale and says, “I have been looking for one of these for months. I can’t believe I found it.” Go figure. My wife and I like going room by room and pulling out everything and putting it in the middle of the floor. I like to decide the areas that are available for storage and build a storage system that will hold what I have and give the flexibility for new items that may need a home in the future. This seems kind of obvious I know, but, when you step back and see everything strewn all over the floor, you gain a whole new perspective on all your stuff. As you start deciding what to keep and what to throw out be RUTHLESS!! If you haven’t used it, fixed it, worn it, read it, played with it or even knew you still owned it, THROW IT OUT!! Ironically, you will probably discover areas you have been wasting money. Like finding six partial bottles of shampoo, half used toothpaste, body lotions, clothing duplicates and so on. However, I can hear some of you thinking, “Well I need to keep (fill in the blank) in case of an emergency though.” Fair enough, but the boxes of books, baby clothes and whatever else won’t be as important as say a three month supply of dried beans or pasta if there is a food or storm emergency. Then there are grandmas antiques. Just because they had value in the previous century does not make them valuable now. The money and space that her antiques would take up in your home could be used to store some water in case of an emergency or at least the items needed to purify. I am going to send out a challenge – to pick one room in your home that is need of a storage makeover and go through it. Throw out what you don’t need and start researching some ideas on storage solutions, try visiting Pinterest or Houzz.com for some ideals. Look and see what you can do yourself, and for more elaborate ones, have a contractor, or space designer help you in your storage solutions to help make your life easier and more organized.

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Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

Silicone Hydrogels Advance the Soft Contact Lens – Wearing Experience Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are named for the materials used to make them. As in other areas of our lives, the quality and comfort of soft contact lenses have progressed as people develop better technology and materials.

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But, how exactly do different silicone hydrogels make contact lenses better? In this article, we walk you through what silicone hydrogels are and how they make a difference for contact lens wearers.

What are silicone hydrogel contact lenses? Soft contact lenses were made possible in the 1960s and 1970s by the development of water-loving polymers — large molecules made of repeated pieces (think of a long train of railcars). These polymers were called “hydrophilic gels” or simply “hydrogels.” Today, silicone hydrogels are the latest in a line of developments aimed at advancing contact lenses in three key areas: • Oxygen permeability • Wettability • Clinical performance Silicone hydrogels allow much more oxygen to pass through the lens to your eye than conventional hydrogel lenses do. This makes the lens more “breathable” for increased comfort, longer wear and better eye health.

Wettability, the ability of the lens surface to stay moist is another key to better comfort and also helps decrease deposit buildup on the lens. Because silicone can reduce wettability, some manufacturers add surface treatments or wetting agents to the lens. Other lenses use silicone based materials that are naturally wettable immediately after they are manufactured. Types of silicone hydrogels – Today, contact lens companies use many types, even generations, of silicone hydrogels to manufacture their lenses. The technical names for these silicone hydrogels include galyfilcon, senofilcon, comfilcon and enfilcon. The U.S. FDA has approved or cleared these materials for specific contact lens wear and replacement conditions. Benefits of silicone hydrogel lenses – Silicone hydrogel lenses provide greater comfort and performance than conventional soft contact lenses do. They also reduce the tradeoff between oxygen permeability and wettability that came with previous types of lenses. This opens up new possibilities for contact lens wear, including extended wear for up to 30 nights in a row. Are silicone hydrogel contact lenses right for you? Optometrists have prescribed silicone hydrogel lenses to meet a variety of vision correction needs and wearing preferences, including those needing lenses for astigmatism and multifocals. Optometrists can help you determine if they are right for you, too. To learn more, please contact your optometrist to schedule an appointment. Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact him at (770) 974-3153 or visit www.AcworthEyes.com.

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Have you ever driven on Ragsdale Road, here in Acworth? Well, then you have driven on the road named after the family of Martha “Beth” Ragsdale Barron. Beth was born in 1950, technically in Atlanta. However, her family lived in Acworth and as a young child, she lived in the house that sits on the curve on Dallas Street. Her great-grandfather actually built the house and then her parent’s made an apartment out of it. She and her family lived in one side, while they rented out the other side of the house turned apartment to another family. Additionally, Beth’s relatives all lived in close proximity to the city and to one another. For instance, her grandparents lived on Lemon Street and she had additional family that lived right near the beach. As a kid, Beth attended Acworth Elementary and then North Cobb High School. During her time at North Cobb, Beth was very involved – for example, she was a cheerleader and a member of the Tri Hi Y club. She went on to graduate from North Cobb High in 1968. Following high school, Beth attended Kennesaw College, now known as Kennesaw State University.

In addition to spending a lot of time enjoying the lake and the beach, Beth spent a lot of time as a kid just roaming all around town. Everybody knew everybody and nobody worried about people bothering each other – so much so, that often doors were left unlocked without a care. Beth and her friends often frequented the businesses on Main Street, as well. For example, they would walk up to Mr. McClain’s blacksmith shop and stay there for a while to watch him work. This was always followed by a trip to Allen’s 5 and 10 to buy candy, of course. Rumor has it that Allen’s had the best chocolate covered peanuts for only 5 cents! Another favorite place for Beth and her friends to visit was Sam Pepper’s Furniture Store. However, the kids were never there to look for furniture. Instead, they were there to look for the boxes from the furniture that other people had purchased! They would then take the boxes over to the “Flats” at Acworth High School and use the boxes to play and roll around on. Then, when the rain came and ruined their boxes, Beth and her friends simply waited for more!

Beth Ragsdale Barron, standing in front of the home where she grew up. The same home is pictured to the right with her mother, Elaine Ragsdale, in 1951. The home is located on Dallas Street, downtown, and was built by her great-grandfather Goodwin.

While she was still living at home, Beth’s family moved from their house on Dallas Street to a house on Academy Street. This house was just right up the street from the beach, so Beth remembers her childhood being filled with endless summers spent on the beach. At this time, the lake was still new so one interesting tidbit that Beth recalls is always having to go get a typhoid and tetanus shot from Dr. McCall’s office downtown.

Even more, during this time, Acworth Beach was THE place to be. People would come from all over the area to visit the beach. So many people came that often times on days like Sundays, you could see cars parked from Main Street all the way down to the beach. Beth remembers the summers at the beach lasting forever, without a worry in the world. 42

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Speaking of businesses in Acworth, Beth’s dad and greatgrandfather (of the Ragsdale family) owned their very own ice and coal company, located where the parking lot is now on the right side of Main Street. The store was opened up in 1940 and unfortunately closed in 1960. This was due to the fact that people had for the most part switched from ice boxes to refrigerators. However, during the years they were opened, they would receive coal that came in on the railroad and then supply coal to all of the chicken houses in the area. Another interesting fact about the ice and coal company is that there was a man named “Lep” that worked there his whole life. The ice and coal company was “known” for him in a way – everyone knew Lep! People always had fun scaring him too, as he was afraid of everything it seemed! They would tell him there was a snake in the coal, just to get a reaction out of him! Lep really was a beloved figure in Acworth, and somebody that Beth will never forget.

Beth’s grandparents, Homer & Jess Ragsdale purchased this house through the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog and it was delivered by train to the Acworth Depot.

Lake Allatoona Inn – built in 1893 by Beth’s great-grandfather, J.C. Armstrong, about six miles north of dowtown Acworth.

On the other side of Beth’s family, her mom’s side, was the Armstrong family. Beth’s grandfather on this side actually did a lot of building around Acworth. He built a lot of the large homes here and even built the row of buildings where Henry’s is located. If you look closely on this row of buildings, you will even see his name, “Armstrong,” painted across it. Mr. Armstrong also owned a furniture store that was located across from the railroad track, where the Dogwood Terrace Restaurant is today. From this store, Beth still to this day has a dining room table and a cradle that her greatgrandfather actually hand made. Generations upon generations in Beth’s family have now been “rocked” in this cradle, all the way down to her grandchildren. In addition to her days of wandering around Acworth with her friends, Beth remembers a few fun events that used to take place. One in particular was “Skate Night” on “Joy Hill.” This occurred when, once a week, the city shut down Academy Street so that the kids could roller skate all around. Skating down “Joy Hill” was taken to a whole new level when it was discovered that driving down “Joy Hill” was even more fun. There was also the annual Coats and Clarks BBQ that took place every spring. The Coats and Clarks thread mill would host this each year for their employees, as well as business merchants in the community – and since Beth’s family owned the ice and coal company, she was always able to attend. The BBQ really became a huge deal for the whole city as it was a really fun spring activity that people looked forward to. Everyone was excited when they knew it was coming up!

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The Shipp house built by J.C Armstrong on North Main Street. Louise & Jim Shipp were Beth’s aunt and uncle.

Beth and her husband, Johnny, got married in 1968, after he returned from Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps. They bought farm land here in Acworth, (present day – near Bentwater), where they built their own house and have enjoyed living there. Together, the couple has two daughters, Kelli and Lauri, both of whom are married with children, Kelli has a 16 year old and Lauri has a two, and a three year old. After Johnny returned to Acworth from Vietnam, he began a career with the United Postal Service. Ironically enough, Beth worked in the very same industry! Beth began her career with the United States Post Office after they began their family and had their children. She originally worked at the Kennesaw post office, but was able to transfer to the Acworth branch. Now, both Beth and Johnny are retired and enjoying life. The own a place in Florida that they enjoy traveling to when they can, and they also stay busy helping look after their grandchildren. Beth also enjoys staying active within the Acworth community through things like her bridge club and Acworth Presbyterian Church, where she has attended church all her life. She recently also became an official member of the Cobb County DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution. While Beth notes that Acworth has changed over the years, and she may not know everyone in Acworth anymore, she still loves it here and doesn’t see the growth as a bad thing. She couldn’t imagine living anywhere else, or growing up anywhere else – especially given all of her incredible history here. It is people like Beth, who have such a love for our great city, that remind us… There’s No Place Like Acworth.

1940 – Doyle Ragsdale, Beth’s dad, in front of the Armstrong building (today, known as Henry’s).

1950 – Beth with her mom, Elaine A. Ragsdale, and brother, Barry, at Lake Allatoona.

Scaling & Root Planning The Best Resolution for Your Gum Disease As a dentist of almost 30 years, it amazes me that although people routinely wash their hands, wash their dishes and take normal precautions to avoid germs and getting sick, that many people fail to routinely brush and floss their teeth, resulting in serious gum disease that spreads throughout their entire body. One of the most prevalent diseases in the world is gum disease. Approximately 75-80% of people have some level of gum disease, known as “periodontitis,” and the prevalence of this disease has not improved for more than a century. We certainly have improved the science, diagnosis, treatment and availability, yet the statistics remain the same. Our bodies have an amazing system of defense mechanisms to warn us about threats that attack our bodies and our overall health. These threats to our body can range from obvious physical issues that occur immediately (i.e., cuts, scrapes, lacerations, punctures, burns, sprains, fractures) to much less obvious threats involving microorganisms that launch an undetectable and delayed attack with serious consequences (i.e., bacteria: strep throat, pneumonia, diphtheria, pertussis, tuberculosis, meningitis and viruses: encephalitis, chicken pox, small pox, rabies, mononucleosis, polio, flu, measles and hepatitis).

Our bodies can discern all types of threats using our incredible immune system for early warning detection. Our immune system is primarily an army of cells, called “antibodies,” which are stored throughout our bodies like soldiers ready to attack enemy cells, called “antigens.” Antibodies can mysteriously distinguish these bad guys. There are two types of antibodies: a) lymphocytes that remember and recognize previous invaders and communicate to their counterpart cells and b) phagocytes that are cells that chew up and destroy the invading organisms. Our immune

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system is so remarkable that it can remember when we contract chicken pox, and if these microorganisms enter our body again, it destroys them immediately and prevents us from getting that disease again. Despite our immune system’s defense mechanisms, gum disease still prevails at an alarming level in the world because of its complex process. Periodontitis is a disease that ultimately destroys our jawbone causing our teeth to be extracted and leaving us in a debilitated state.

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

How does periodontitis destroy jawbone? Gum disease circumvents our immune system by a collection of bacteria combined in a gooey substance called “plaque,” which adheres to our teeth and gums, causing inflammation and infection. The bacteria in plaque produce gum disease by two components: a) physical, and b) chemical. The physical component begins as soft plaque but transforms into a hard substance called “calculus” or more commonly “tartar.” Tartar creates a rough sandpaper-like surface on tooth roots and permanently prevents gum tissue from attaching to the tooth root. Tartar cannot be removed by brushing or flossing and requires a hygienist to perform “scaling and root planing” to smooth the root surface and permit gums to reattach; a requirement to reverse gum disease. The chemical component of periodontitis is bacteria in plaque, producing significant amounts of acid that act like a knife to sever your gums from your tooth roots. The best treatment for gum disease is scaling and root planing, as mentioned, to eliminate stubborn tartar on the roots of your teeth. Following scaling and root planing, it is essential that the patient maintain healthy teeth by eliminating plaque accumulation and acid production in the gum tissue area by daily tooth brushing, flossing and use of a water irrigation device at night. A gum disease treatment program has multiple components, from diagnosis to treatment, that involves routine diagnosis, treatment and coaching for a defined period of time to ensure patient compliance and success.

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Waffling Around I know I’m not the only person who enjoys those articles about new uses for everyday items. So, you can imagine how delighted I was when I realized there were a lot of new applications for my waffle iron. Yes, you can make tasty breakfast items on it using a variety of batters, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. For example, say you want cinnamon rolls but don’t have time to wait for them to Tiffany Hughes bake in the oven. Just take your tube of cinnamon rolls out and flatten each one while your waffle iron heats up. Then spray both sides of the interior with cooking spray; lay 3-4 rolls on the “teeth” of the iron, and cook for approximately one minute. When they come out, you have wonderful little nooks and crannies to hold your frosting. The waffle iron brings canned biscuits to a whole new level as well. You can cook them just like the cinnamon rolls. These tasty little “waffles” make the perfect sandwich for your favorite fillings. Try pimiento cheese, deli meat, or even scrambled eggs. The possibilities are endless! Larger biscuit types can be the “bun” for hamburgers, hot dogs or bratwurst (cut in half so they don’t roll off!). You can also make open-faced sandwiches. If you have prepared chicken or tuna salad on hand when the “waffle” is done, put some on the “waffle” then top with a slice

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of your favorite cheese. Microwave it just long enough to melt the cheese and enjoy! You can also buy tubes of cornbread biscuits, which make terrific holders for chili, or you can serve them with soup. Another idea is to use the biscuit waffles as mini pizza crusts – just top with a little sauce, pepperoni and cheese. Stick in the oven and bake them for approximately five minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese. If you want a meatless pizza, top the biscuit waffles with your preferred choices (veggies, cheeses, etc.) and microwave them long enough to heat everything up. Biscuit “waffles” make great scoops for your favorite dips, too. You can easily make smaller ones by simply cutting the biscuits into halves or even fourths. Just remember to cut them prior to cooking so that they each will have uniform cooked edges. Last, but not least, are desserts. Say you use a cinnamon or orange roll “waffle” as the base, without the frosting. You can top these with a variety of things – cooked fruit, pudding, hazelnut spread, flavored cream cheese, etc. So, the next time you’re in the kitchen, break out the waffle iron and prepare to dazzle your family and friends! Their stomachs will thank you. Happy cooking! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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February Luncheon

Jay White ABA President

The ABA is an organization designed to Connect our members through over 70 networking opportunities a year, Inform our members through our monthly luncheon with speakers such as the Atlanta Braves, Mayor Tommy Allegood, etc., Promote our businesses through events such as the Taste of Acworth and Give to our community. The ABA gives scholarships to students, makes monthly donations to our schools and makes an annual donation to the Horizon Field, along with many other contributions to our community and schools.

To join the ABA, the fee is $75 annually and you can join online at www.AcworthBusiness.org or in person at any of our events listed below. Being a member of the ABA does not mean your business must be in Acworth. We have many businesses that are not in Acworth but are members – so join us!

March Events:

Nearly 300 people attended the February luncheon to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood’s State of the City address and provide an update of 2014’s successes and the upcoming 2015’s initiatives for the community. The focus of the presentation was to highlight the “Mission Driven” aspect of the City’s initiatives which allows for the continued sustainability of our community from previous years and for years to come! North Cobb Christian School (NCCS) was the sponsor of the luncheon, as well as, the sponsor for all of the ABA events in February. Adriane Larson, owner of Adriane’s Delectables, catered the luncheon. Pictured L – R: Mayor Tommy Allegood, Adriane Larson, owner of Adriane’s Delectables, Leigh Ann Geter-Marketing/Communication Coordinator at NCCS and ABA President, Jay White.

Adriane’s Delectables owner and staff, catered a fabulous lunch for the annual event. Pictured L-R: Chris Harding, Tyler Larson, Allie Ficken, Antonio Sotres, Adriane Larson, Kathy Ryan and Renee Mahr.

• March 5: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m. at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you. • March 5: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at NorthStar Church: Guest speakers will be Kennesaw State University’s Athletic Director Vaughn Williams and Head Football Coach Brian Bohannon. Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members. • March 10: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with each other. Over 100K in net income was passed in 2014. FREE/members and $5/non-members. • March 10: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3:30 – 5 p.m., at Fast Eddies Sports Café: Cross networking event that focuses on passing referrals between two business associations. Cost: $5 • March 12: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Fast Eddies Sports Café: Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. FREE/members and $5/non-members (drink ticket & food provided). • March 24: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with each other. Over 100K in net income was passed in 2014. FREE/members and $5/non-members. Don’t miss an “Evening of Networking Uptown,” the largest networking event in NW Atlanta, on April 27,from 6 – 9 p.m. at Henry’s Louisiana Grill Uptown. Open to everyone! $20 at the door, includes food, drink ticket, live music and all the networking you can handle. Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year!

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February’s Alive After Five held at Fusco’s via Roma

The February AA5 was hosted by Diane, Mike and David Fusco, owners of Fusco’s Via Roma and sponsored by North Cobb Christian School.

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We are three months in to 2015. You are either moving forward with everything that you resolved to do in January or you are about to throw in the towel. If throwing in the towel appeals to you or if you have already hit some major roadblocks, don’t give up! Jesus’ ministry was so powerful that crowds of people consistently followed Him. He was the talk of the town and J. R. Lee fans gathered to hear what He had to say and see what it was that He could do. One day while people had gathered to hear him… Several days later Jesus returned to Capernaum, and the news of his arrival spread quickly through the town. 2 Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there wasn’t room for one more person, not even outside the door. And he preached the word to them. (Mark 2:1-2) 1

Four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat.

This group of lifelong friends was passionate about getting their disabled friend to Jesus. Nothing had worked in the past, but they knew that with the arrival of Jesus, hope was still alive. The men arrived late; the crowds were already out the door. As a result, they were forced to rethink their strategy. Since they had come this far, there was no turning back now! 4 They couldn’t get to Jesus through the crowd, so they dug through the clay roof above his head. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus.

The only hope was to dig through the roof. The roof was made of wooden beams laid from wall-to-wall perhaps three feet apart. Palm branches covered the remainder, which was then covered with a foot of mud. Rather than giving up because of the adversity, they dug through the roof, lowering their helpless friend in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My son, your sins are forgiven.” 5

Jesus was amazed at the effort and the great lengths the four men went to in order to get their paralyzed friend into the house. Because of their faith, Jesus stepped in and healed the man! Isn’t that usually the way it works? Maybe you have some work to do in your marriage. Maybe you need to get your finances in order. Maybe someone you love needs a miracle. Maybe you need to lose a little weight. Pointing out the problem is easy. Risking everything in order to get to the solution is not. My challenge to you is Don’t Give Up! Move forward in faith! Dig through “the roof” that represents whatever it is that is keeping you from experiencing the breakthrough that only Jesus can provide in your life. It’s those who focus on the solution and persevere through adversity that will see God do the impossible.

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

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Doug Burrier

We have two puppies at home. Milo, who is about 8 months old, and Macy, who is about a year and a half old. You have never seen two dogs poop so much in your entire life. We trained them to ring a bell when they need to go out. Ring, ring, ring. Poop, poop, poop. Their constant pooping made it almost impossible to leave the house without coming home to poop.

On top of that, the puppies never finished their food. It was like they had some secret food supply hidden in the house. I could see them sneaking off at midnight, “Come on Milo, let’s go get some treats. Hehehehe…” It went on for months. Of course, people had advice for me like, “Don’t feed them when you are going out,” and, “If you scare them enough, they won’t poop.” Others told me how great their dogs were, almost as if they were questioning us. That wasn’t helpful at all. Some of the most bizarre advice came from people who don’t even own dogs. What do you do with “My cat doesn’t poop at all”? About a month ago, my wonderful wife was standing by the sink as I loaded up the dog bowls for dinner. “Baby, don’t they only get one cup at each meal?” she said. “Yep,” I replied. “Okay, so two scoops is two cups…” You got it – I was feeding my pups twice as much food. Both of us were rolling on the floor laughing. No wonder they wouldn’t eat all the food! No wonder it was a poop-fest at our house. Now, a month later, our dogs are normal. They can wait (most of the times at least) and they eat all their food, because I am not force feeding them out of worry. Do you have too much poop in your life? I wonder if you, like me, are overfeeding your life or the lives of others around you. You know there is only so much that we can cram in before it all just comes out and far too often. I would love to hear your ideas on cutting back, getting rest and laughing more. Email them to me at doug@ threetavernschurch.org and we’ll get them published next time. Doug Burrier is the Pastor at Three Taverns Church in Acworth. You can visit their website at www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org or check out this blog at www.DougBurrier.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. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.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. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road, (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Chuck Smith ww.GladeRoadBaptist.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. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Reed www.HarvestBaptistAcworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Wendell King

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Brad Dewberry Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.PineyGrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jody Harrison Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Howard Lewis, Jr. www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.SummitChurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. (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 Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.Westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Steve Baskin www.WesternHillsBaptist.org Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Sch: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.WildwoodBaptist.org

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

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Moore www.AcworthPresbyterianChurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.ChristCommunityCobb.org Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Renken www.KirkwoodPC.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.MHChurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12, 2 & 5 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.StCatherinerCC.org St. Clare Catholic Church Meets at North Cobb High School Theater, 3400 Old Highway 41, (678) 613-9256 Sunday Service: 8:15 & 10 a.m. Spanish Service: 12 p.m. Rev. Mark Starr www.StClareCC.org

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

OTHER CHURCHES

Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Aram Mushegan Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.AcworthChurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.BranchesOfChrist.com Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 905-9539 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.BethelAcworth.net Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 881-4862 or (678) 977-0087 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Grady Clark www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Rice www.NWCC.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3891 Nance Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Services: 5 p.m. Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m. Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Randy McGovern www.RiverOfLifeChristianCenter.net

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 RiverStone Church Pastor: J.R. Lee www.FreedomChurch.tv 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Gateway Church Pastor: Tom Tanner www.RiverStoneOnline.org 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sanctuary Church Pastor: Andy Smith www.GatewayKennesaw.org 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Grace Church of Acworth Georgia Pastor: Craig Bowler www.SanctuaryInHim.org 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Unity of Kennesaw Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m. Household of Faith Bible Church Rev. Kelly Thomas www.UnityOfKennesaw.org Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 4500 Lakeview Drive Victory Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.VictoryGA.com Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Vintage 242 Church Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Tim Houston Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.Vintage242.com www.JoshuaGospelTabernacle.com Wholistic Life Ministry Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 678-836-9586 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jay Jones www.WholisticLifeMinistry.org www.KelloggCreekChurchOfChrist.org Word of God Word of Truth Church LifeBridge Church Sunday Services being held at 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 The Scout Hut-Roberts Park (770) 428-8279 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Gable www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com Pastor: Galen Bias Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas

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

Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 613-9256 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.MissionForLife.org

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

Assisted Living

Attorneys/Legal Services

Automotive

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

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

Counseling

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

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

Barter The Barter Company (770) 591-4343 Tradebank (770) 953-9595

Business Consulting ADVOCOS (678) 213-0649 www.advocos.com

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

Dentists/Orthodontists

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

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

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

GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com

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

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

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

Computer Services/Repair

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

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

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

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

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

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

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

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

Anthony Cheatham (770) 529-8940 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

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

Chiropractors

Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Children’s Dental Ceter (770) 422-9375 www.greatstartgreatsmiles.com 1825 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

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

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

Health & Beauty Cloud 9 Nail Salon (678) 653-9675 3969 South Main Street, Suite 120 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Heating & Air Conditioning Hammock’s Heating & Air (770) 794-0428 www.hammocksHVAC.com Polar Express Heating & Air (770) 313-0253 www.polarexpresshvac.com

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

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

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

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

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

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

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

Pet Services

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

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

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919 Ridge Runners Gutters (770) 334-2761

Retail stores Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway

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

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

Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

Physicians and Medical Services

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

Rustic Ruby 4827 S. Main Street

Cartersville Medical Center (770) 382-1530 www.cartersvillemedical.com

Insurance

Vape Life (678) 702-3224

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

Jewelry/Appearal

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

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

Plumbers

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

AquaDoc Plumbing (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com TK & Sons Plumbing (770) 529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

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

Mangos Japanese Restaurant (770) 693-6770 2535 Hickory Grove Rd., Suite 109

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth

Weight Loss Isagenix (404) 771-255

Real Estate

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

Anchor Realty Partners (770) 917-0322 4989 N. Main Street

Optometrist/Eyewear

Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

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

ReCycling

Painting Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

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

Pest Control

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

Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com

Photo LaB

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

ReCREATION/Summer camps

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

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