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Contest Corner Message from the Mayor Community News Easter Happenings Save the Depot Summer Camp Guide Readers’ Choice Winners There’s No Place Like Acworth Acworth Business Association

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First Time Home Buyers

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The Achy Back

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From the Chief’s Desk A Place For You American Legion Post 304 Tips on Buying a House From the Eyes of a Contractor

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

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor April is the start of our event season here in the City of Acworth! To kick things off we will be hosting the fourth annual Acworth Art Fest on Historic Main Street in downtown Acworth on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday April 12. The creative booth displays of 100 talented artists will again decorate Main Street with a variety of art to fit everyone’s taste and budget! Frana Brown Park will be the setting for the magical Kidz Zone, which will feature face painting, creative art projects and activities for kids. The event will be held on Saturday, from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. and on Sunday, from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. The event is free to the public. In addition to the Art Fest, Saturday, April 11, will be the grand opening of Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing Parks for the 2015 season! Both parks will be open from 8 a.m.– 9 p.m., seven days a week. Dallas and Proctor both feature beaches, volleyball, grills, and pavilions that are available for rent. There is a $5 daily parking fee charged per car for all non-City of Acworth residents. City residents will receive a 2015 parking decal in the mail that will allow them access to the parks free of charge. We have so many wonderful opportunities for our kids in Acworth! Registration is officially open for Camp Acworth Summer Day Camp and our Summer Sports Camps series. The “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide” is returning to Dallas Landing Park and it makes a great destination for birthday parties. Make Acworth your Staycation Destination this summer! Acworth is a community that cares about our merchants! That’s why we believe it is so important to shop small and purchase goods from your local community. The Acworth Downtown Development Authority is excited to bring you the Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market, 6

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beginning this season on Friday, May 8, and continuing each Friday morning from 7 a.m. until noon through Friday, October 30. The Market is located in Historic Downtown Acworth in the Acworth First Baptist Church Parking Lot on the north end of Main Street. This year’s Market will be bigger and better than previous years, and shoppers won’t believe the selection of home grown goodies! We would like to take a moment and recognize the achievements of one of our biggest community partners. North Cobb High School has been recognized by the State Board of Education as an Honor Advanced Placement School in all five categories available! The State has recognized the unparalleled excellence that the teachers and students bring to their classrooms as well as the school’s overall commitment to supporting a comprehensive AP program. What an amazing honor for North Cobb! As always, for the most up to date information on what is going on in your community, please visit www. CityOfAcworth.org, follow us on twitter at @aprd, or “like” us on Facebook by searching “Visit Acworth.” May God Bless You and our Community, Tommy

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On March 6, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for the Acworth Center for Family Dentistry located at 3466 Cobb Parkway, Suite 170. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Dr. Foote and staff on their new Acworth location. Acworth Center for Family Dentistry is proud to offer comprehensive and affordable dental care to patients in a family-oriented setting. Their in-house staff of dental specialists is dedicated to making patients comfortable and confident with their smiles. Whether you need general dentistry for minor toothaches, or more specialized dental services that require skilled expertise, they are committed to improving the experience of their guests. For a complete list of dental specialists and services, please visit their website www.AcworthDentalCenter.com or call (770) 203-1711.

On March 6, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Braces Braces located at 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 160. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Dr. Ash Toub on his new Acworth location. Braces Braces offers affordable, high-quality orthodontics to kids, teenagers and adults, with a variety of convenient locations in the greater Atlanta area. Their highly-trained team goes beyond simply providing basic oral care. They are trained to handle difficult and unique orthodontic cases. Additionally, their specialized care includes oral surgery services and pediatric care. Stop in and check out their new location. For more information on Braces Braces, please visit www.Braces-Braces.com or call (770) 222-2322.

Hancock Fabrics The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Hancock Fabrics on March 13. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Barbara Gibbs, Store Manager and Karen Thompson, District Manager on their new Acworth location. Hancock Fabrics is located at 3335 Cobb Parkway, in the Acworth Crossing Shopping Center. Hancock Fabrics has a large variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, crafts, needlework, home dĂŠcor and much more. For more information on their products and weekly specials, please visit their website at www.HancockFabrics.com or call (678) 264-3595. 8

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Acworth Art Fest The 4th annual Acworth Art Fest will take place on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 – 12. Historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is the perfect backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays will again decorate beautiful Main Street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and much more! There will be a variety of art to fit everyone’s taste and budget!

metal items being accepted include plate steel, machinery, car rims, refrigerators, washers, dryers, tubing, turnings, valves, pipe, cast iron, siding or sheet, old tools, and lawnmowers, as well as other items listed on our website. Not accepted are tires, household trash, and non-electric equipment. TVs and CRT monitors will be accepted with a fee. Secure personal document shredding will be done on-site; document limit is ten boxes, no need to remove staples, paper clips, etc. For more information, visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov or call (770) 424-8274 with questions.

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At Acworth Art Fest, a magical Kidz Zone is sure to make children smile, this vibrant play land is the perfect mix of creative art projects and activities. Come hungry – there will be wonderful food from Acworth’s own eateries, and shoppers will find delectable treats to satisfy their taste buds. For more information, please visit their website at www.AcworthArtFest.SplashFestivals.com.

Acworth Farmers Market The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will begin this season on Friday, May 8, and continue each Friday morning from 7 a.m. until noon, through the end of October. The market is located in Historic Downtown Acworth in the Acworth First Baptist Church Parking Lot on the north end of Main Street. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams to choose from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than previous years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of home grown goodies! The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information on being a vendor or just have questions about the market, visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Recycle & Shredding Event Keep Kennesaw Beautiful will host a community Electronics & Metal Recycling and Document Shredding Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Kennesaw Public Works facility on Moon Station Road. Electronics recycling will be handled by Reworx (a division of Tommy Nobis Center), large metals by Kennesaw Public Works, and on-site document shredding by A1 Shredding & Recycling. The event is FREE and open to all. Acceptable items include computer equipment (hard drives are completely demolished in a crusher), small appliances, telephones, cameras, VCRs, typewriters, and fax machines. Scrap 10

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L-R: Corporal Jason LaRocque, Chief Wayne Dennard, Sergeant Lisa Montcalm and Sergeant Jeff Rose

Acworth Police Department’s Chief Wayne Dennard recognized and congratulated members on their recent promotions. Jeff Rose was promoted to Sergeant, Lisa Montcalm was promoted to Sergeant and Jason LaRocque was promoted to Corporal. Congratulations!

Outdoor Movie Night Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the return of its FREE Outdoor Movie Series at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, May 2, with The Book of Life, rated PG. The Book of Life, a vibrant fantasyadventure, tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village. The movie was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film. Arrive at 6 p.m. for pre-movie entertainment, giveaways and outdoor fun. Bring your blankets or low-back chairs. Pop-up tents, canopies or beach umbrellas that can obstruct the view of others are not permitted. Concessions will be available for purchase. The park is located at 3140 Old 41 Highway. For more information, visit www.Kennesaw-ga.gov or call (770) 422-9714.

2015 Cobb’s Most Talented Teen Congratulations to Sydney Lewis who won the title as the 2015 Cobb’s Most Talented Teen at the recent 24th annual Little Miss Cobb County pageant at the Joe Mack Wilson Theatre in Marietta! She is the daughter of Milliam and Wanda Lewis of Acworth. Sydney is a Freshman Honor Student at Allatoona High School. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has been a competitive dancer since the age of six! She is a member of The Dance Factory Show Troupe team which competes on a Regional and National level. Sydney has been honored with numerous awards, such as Miss Petite Dance America at Kids Artistic Revue, as well as a dance scholarship recipient to New York City and Orlando, FL, to further her dance education. Sydney hopes one day to fulfill her dreams of dancing on Broadway or dancing with the renowned New York City Rockettes. Sydney is also an assistant teacher at the Dance Factory for aspiring young dancers. Congratulations!

Big Shanty Festival The 39th annual Superior Plumbing/Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw will take place this year on April 18-19. The festival, co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association (KBA), has grown to become one of the largest arts and crafts shows in northern Georgia. It offers more than 250 booths of crafters and artisans as well as live entertainment, children’s activities and more than 40 food booths. A parade down Main Street opens the festival on Saturday, at 9:30 a.m., featuring high school bands, colorful floats and over 2,000 young marchers. Among the other attractions will be a Civil War encampment in Depot Park; a Kids’ Zone with inflatables; Brian Ruth’s master of the Chainsaw Saw; the free Robinson’s Racing Pigs and Paddling Porkers Show (pigs race for the grand prize of an Oreo); the Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show, and performances by local dance and demonstration teams and school choruses. During the festival, roads in downtown Kennesaw will be closed beginning at 6 pm on Friday, April 17, and will reopen at 8 p.m. on Sunday. A list of the closures can be found at www.Kennesawga.gov. The festival hours are Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, from 12 – 5 p.m. Admission to the festival is FREE. Parking is available at Adams Park. A shuttle bus will run from Swift-Cantrell Park to the event. Handicap parking is designated at the city lot on Moon Station and in the bus turnaround on Big Shanty Rd. For more information, please call (770) 423-1330, or visit www.KennesawBusiness.org. 12

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Acworth Elementry SPRING FLING Everyone’s invited to come out and be a part of this family fun Spring Fling event. It will be held on Friday, May 1, from 5 – 8 p.m., at Cantrell Road, Acworth, (rain or shine). There will be bounce houses, including bouncy slides, an obstacle course, kid activities (joust/basketball), a petting zoo, raffles, dunk tanks and more. Armbands for the bouncies will be on sale for $10.

Local Author – Worldwide Competition Local Acworth author Doug McKittrick, writing as pdmac, was awarded 2nd place in Bookbzz.com’s Science Fiction Prize Writer of the Year for 2015 for his Science Fiction series Wolf 359. Though located in England, Bookbzz.com accepted nominations from around the world, and the competition was intense. Initially selected among the top 10 finalists, Doug was thrilled to learn that he had garnered 2nd place. Pleased with the recognition, Doug continues his writing and expects to publish another two novels this year.

Acworth Police Officer Honored at Bethel AME Church Recently, the Acworth-based Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted their 2015 “Sharing the Heritage, Preserving the Legacy” celebration. The event, which was organized by the church’s preservation coalition, is a celebration of the African American community in Acworth. Among the honorees at the event, was Officer Youlanda Leverette of the Acworth Police Department (APD) who received the Inspire Award for her extensive contributions to the Acworth community. Officer Leverette is the Community Affairs liaison for the APD, and in addition to her community outreach with the department, she also volunteers in her personal time. She has a heart for service and has demonstrated this in part through her ongoing relationships and commitment to the community. She has always been a go-to person who can be counted on to engage the public with a positive and genuine spirit. Officer Leverette has been with the Acworth Police Department for over 6 years; prior to joining the department, she served in the US Army and the Air National Guard. For more information about the APD’s community outreach opportunities, please contact Officer Youlanda Leverette at www.AcworthPolice.org.

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The Acworth Horizon League is a non-competitive league that provides athletic opportunities to children with mental and physical disabilities. There will be three age groups; 5 – 12 year olds, 13 – 21 year olds, and 22 and up. Games will be played on Saturdays, April 18 – May 16. All games are held on the Horizon Field located at the Acworth Sports Complex, 4500 South Main Street. The league fee is $15 which covers the athlete’s jerseys and league expenses. Every effort is made to place returning athletes on their same team. However, teams will have a player limit and team placement is based on first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit www.AcworthSpecialNeeds.com.

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. All games are played on Tuesday evenings at the Acworth Sports Complex, 4500 South Main Street. For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthFlagFootball.com.

Senior News: Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 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” Day Trip – Wild Animal Safari Date & Time: Friday, May 29 at 8 a.m. Cost: $30/Residents, $35/Non-Residents Take a walk on the wild side at the nation’s best drive-thru animal park, Wild Animal Safari on Friday, May 29. The Wild Animal Safari has over 65 different animal species, adding up to over 650 animals! You will get to see these animals up-close and personal from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle or one of ours. You’ll see lions, tigers, monkeys, giraffes and more. Your animal safari guide will give you information about the animals that you see. Animal food, transportation and lunch, which consists of a choice of a hamburger or hot dog is included with the cost of the trip. Day trips leave from Logan Farm Park, 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, at 8 a.m. Registration begins on Monday, April 6, at 9 a.m., for City of Acworth Residents and Monday, April 13, for non-residents. Registrations are held at the Parks and Recreation office located at 4762 Logan Rd. in Acworth. * For more information on classes or the day trip: visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

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EASTER HAPPENINGS First Baptist Church of Acworth will hold their annual Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m.– 1 p.m.

This is a FREE event for children — toddler age through 5th grade. There will be hot dogs, an egg hunt, an Easter story and much more! Everyone is welcome to attend!!! For more information, visit www.FBCAcworth.com.

Acworth United Methodist Church – Easter services include the following: Holy Thursday, on April 2, at 7

p.m., – Last Supper Drama and Holy Communion; on Good Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., – Good Friday Drama; and on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 7 a.m., there will be a Easter Sunrise Service in the Amphitheater, as well as their 8:30 & 11 a.m. Traditional and their 9:30 a.m. Contemporary service. For more information, visit www.AcworthUMC.org or call (770) 974-3312.

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invite everyone to join in their Easter celebrations. On Sunday, April 5, beginning at 7 a.m., with their Sunrise Service at Rolling Hills near the crosses (bring your chairs). Then your invited to an 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast at the church. The Easter worship service will be at 9:30 a.m. Children will have a special Easter Children’s Chapel lesson followed by an Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your children and their Easter baskets. It’s FREE! Everyone is welcome! Hillcrest Baptist is located at 6069 Woodstock Rd. For more information, call (770) 917-9100 or visit www.HBCAcworth.org. *** All current and former Hillcrest members and guests are invited to all of the special events celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hillcrest Baptist Church on April 17 – 19.***

Summit Baptist Church invite you to join them for a Walk With Jesus, a multisensory event that guides participants through Jesus’ last days on earth on Saturday, April 4, from 1 — 3 p.m. Groups begin walk through experience every 15 minutes. Each family will receive one gift set of Resurrection Eggs. Please NO strollers; this event involves stairs. It’s FREE! Everyone is welcome! Bring your neighbors and friends. Summit Baptist is located at 4310 Moon Station Lane. For more information, call (770) 975-4595 or visit www.SummitChurch.org.

Due West Methodist Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The egg hunt is organized by age groups with staggard start times. The Easter Bunny will be there for pictures, along with inflatables and cookie decorating. Please bring a NEW toothbrush and toothpaste to donate to The Garden. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the festivities. If there is inclement weather, all activities will be moved inside to the FLC. For more information, please contact Dawn Vickers at (770) 652-5472 or visit their website at www.DueWest.org.

Kennesaw United Methodist Church will hold their Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m., in the Christian Activities Center. Everyone is welcome! Bring your basket and join them for a time of celebration and fun! Experience a journey through Holy Week and a craft, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt! A hotdog lunch will be provided following the Egg Hunt. This is a Rain or Shine event! The church is located at 1801 Ben King Road, Kennesaw. For more information, call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.KennesawUMC.org.

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an incredible Easter weekend planned for 2015, and you do not want to miss it! Join them on Friday, April 3, at 5 p.m. for their annual Easter Egg Hunt with over 40,000 eggs! In addition there will be a Spring Festival with jumpies, slides, a petting zoo, cotton candy, face painting, tattoos, prizes, food trucks and much more! The whole thing is FREE for the whole family (food will be available for purchase). The egg hunts begin at 6 p.m., with an egg hunt for children with special needs beginning at 6:15 p.m. There will be four identical Easter Worship services on Saturday, April 4, at 6 p.m., or on Sunday, April 5, at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Everyone’s invited to attend. The church is located at 4600 Cobb Parkway, Acworth. For more information, call (678) 460-3500 or visit www.CedarcrestChurch.com.

Bascomb United Methodist Church will

host an Egg Hunt and lunch with Easter Bunny on April 4, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be lunch, games and activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The Easter egg hunt will take place at 12:30 in the pastor’s yard. This FREE event is open to the community. For more information, contact Jaime McLemore at jaimeleta@yahoo.com or (678) 575-6794 or call the church office at (770) 926-9755. The church is located at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-9755 or visit www.BascombChurch.org.

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop will be on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Admission and parking are FREE. There will be inflatables, food, games, activities, music, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and of course, egg hunts for everyone. Marvel as a helicopter showers approximately 50,000 eggs and about 100,000 pieces of candy onto the Sprayberry High School football field. Please visit the website for the schedule of events and times of egg hunts depending on age. For more information, please call (770) 423-1330 or visit www.CommunityEggDrop.com.

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SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT WE ALREADY HAVE SEVEN PLEDGES OF THE FIRST TWENTY NEEDED FOR THE JUNE DEADLINE!! We have a pledge campaign called “First Forty $5,000.” In order to meet the first milestone of our Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Acworth, we need to raise $100,000 by June. With this campaign, we are asking for pledges only. If we do not get the necessary number of pledges, this will be the end to our entire campaign and the Acworth Depot will be left to rot where it now sits. If we get the first twenty pledges, they will be called for payment in June and our campaign will move forward and we WILL accomplish the goal. Those who contribute $5000 or more will have their name inscribed on a large beautiful plaque inside the building to be known and recognized now and for generations to come. Save The Acworth GA Depot Foundation is a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. Our goal is to disassemble and recreate the beautiful and historic old Acworth Depot to a position alongside the Caboose in downtown Acworth. The restoration of this depot would provide an iconic building of interest for visitors to downtown Acworth. This will be the centerpiece of our downtown and YOU can be a part of it. It will become a static history display with ADA accessible ramps and an elevated walkway alongside the Caboose. If your family name is a part of Acworth History, if your family business had a prominent place in our memories, if you value the historic beauty of our downtown, or if you own a business and would like to contribute to the restoration of a valuable piece of our history, please pledge for our campaign. WE ALREADY HAVE SEVEN PLEDGES OF THE FIRST TWENTY NEEDED FOR THE JUNE DEADLINE!! The City fathers recognize the value of our vision and have offered the space alongside the Caboose (where the depot originally sat). More and more people are recognizing the value of restoring the Depot to our downtown community. JOIN US!!

Your fully tax-deductible donation – in any amount – is welcome and earnestly needed. Your children and grandchildren, your customers and you, will take pride in your joining this effort.

HOW CAN YOU GIVE OR PLEDGE? • Mail or bring a check to: Save the Acworth, GA Depot Foundation 4857 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Acworth, GA 30101 Attention: Lamar Baldwin, Treasurer • www.SaveTheAcworthDepot.com (PayPal or Credit Card) • At any Regions Bank – contribute to “Save The Acworth, GA Depot Foundation”

For more information, to obtain a pledge form, to meet with us or to sponsor a fundraiser, please call or email Richard Boyer at (770) 364-0187 or richardboyer@bellsouth.net or Mack Turner at (770) 546-7511, or email him at mack.turner@aol.com.

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Freedom Church: Expect the Unexpected You’ve seen the signs. You’ve passed the building. You’ve seen their efforts in the community. You’ve inevitably met the passionate people who make up the place called Freedom Church. Maybe this is the perfect season to give this church a shot. Something is different about this place and about the people that call Freedom Church home. The energy, passion, and willingness to do whatever it takes to make an impact in both Acworth and now their second campus in Kennesaw is inspiring. Since 2008, the people of Freedom Church have stopped at nothing to make sure that people know about the forgiveness and grace that is available to them through a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Whether it’s distributing thousands of bikes over the years to disadvantaged children, or launching an additional location in Kennesaw (meeting at Palmer Middle School) in January—the people of Freedom have a contagious passion for Jesus and reaching those that are far from God. The results are clear; forgiveness is being offered, relationships are being restored, addictions are being broken, and lives are being changed by the message of Jesus Christ. In the past year alone over 1000 people have given their lives to Christ and nearly 400 took the next step of baptism. In addition, Freedom Church was named the 10th fastest growing church in America during 2014 by Outreach Magazine. While the people of Freedom Church are grateful for what they have experienced in the past, they know that their best days are ahead. They believe that they are just getting started in this community and would love for the people reading this article to come be a part of what is happening in both Acworth and Kennesaw! 20

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Pastor J.R. Lee and his wife Devin would love to invite you and your family attend one of their nine Easter Worship Experiences, happening April 3-5th at both the Kennesaw and Acworth locations (for times and locations, visit www.freedomchurch.tv/easter). Additionally, Freedom will kick oﬀ a Additionall brand new series called, “RelationSlips” on April 12th. If you are looking for restoration or guidance in any of your relationships - this is a series you don’t want to miss.

Whether you are new to the area, are a long-time resident looking for a church, or have friends and family that would be shocked if you even stepped foot in a church, we’re sure that Freedom Church will far exceed your expectations. Each Freedom Worship Experience lasts approximately sixty minutes and includes energetic music and a compelling message from Lead Pastor J.R. Lee. For those with children, birth through ﬁfth grade, they have Freedom Kids- a fun and safe environment designed with your family’s needs in mind. Separated into age groups, you can be assured your child will have the best hour of their week singing, playing and learning about Jesus on their level. For more information about Freedom, go to www.freedomchurch.tv where you can ﬁnd time and location information, view previous sermons, or even watch live online during their Sunday experience times. You can also download the Freedom Church App via iTunes or Google Play for easy access right on your digital device.

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Grandparents are Jim & Chris Dugan and Joe & Mia Koerner

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Anniversaries

Karen & Frank Caffey Celebrating 46 years on April 5

Marion & Gordon Newell

Celebrating 62 years on April 17

Tim & Amber McNutt Celebrated 1 year on March 29

Matt & Megan Baumbach

Celebrating 7 years on April 26

Libby & Marlon Longacre

Celebrating 28 years on April 11 Marlon will celebrate his birthday on April 30

Jerry & Janice Cunningham Celebrating 49 years on April 2

Birthday, Wedding, Engagement & Anniversary Announcements are FREE! Send to: editor@aroundacworth.com Or mail to: Acworth Community Magazine, 1007 Regency Drive, Acworth, GA 30102 Deadline is the 10th of the preceding month. Enclose a SASE for photo return. (Please reference the format used.)

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Summer Camps Acworth Parks and Recreation

4762 Logan Road, Acworth (770) 917-1234 www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org

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July 13 – 17

Big Kids Football

July 21 – 23

Little Kids Football

July 21 – 23

Fees and ages vary for the different sports camps.

Summer is almost here! Have you thought about your plans for your children this summer? Take a look at the Summer Camps listed here and learn about the day camps that are sure to bring fun and excitement to your children’s summer.

Camp Acworth summer Summer Day Camp day camp provides a safe and Session Dates active environment for your child to enjoy their summer. 1 June 1 – 5 Campers will enjoy various 2 June 8 – 12 outdoor activities including 3 June 15 – 19 swimming, canoeing, hiking 4 June 22 – 26 and archery as well as arts and crafts and team sport 5 July 6 – 10 activities. Campers will 6 July 13 – 17 take a field trip each week to 7 July 20 – 24 exciting places like Stars and 8 July 27 – 31 Strikes, Medieval Times and the World of Coke. Camp Acworth is for children ages 6 – 14 (1st – 8th grades). Camp hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and all campers will have the option of being dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 5:30 p.m. The registration fee for City of Acworth residents is $105 per week and the non-resident fee is $125 per week. These prices include the extended care fees, as well as the weekly deposit.

For more information on Camp Acworth and to register visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

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Restaurants

Oriental Hong Kong Star

All Around Henry’s Louisiana Grill

Coffee Shop Starbucks (Across from Day’s Chevrolet)

Bakery Gabriel’s

Desset Place Gabriel’s

BBQ JD’s Bar-B-Que

Fast Food Chick-fil-A (Cobb Parkway)

Lunch Place Panera Bread

Sports Bar Taco Mac

Fine Dining Fish Thyme Restaurant

Mexican La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

Steak House Longhorn Steakhouse – Acworth

Dentist (Tie) Dr. William W. Hinkle Dr. Daniel Lee

Embroidry Glitzy Chicks

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Services

Auto Repair KAMS Auto Service Center Barber Shop NorthCutt Station Salon Body Shop Dempsey’s Body Shop Car Wash AutoBuffs Express Caterer Spencer’s Catering

Carpet Cleaners Chem Dry Chiropractor Lake City Chiropractic CPA/Accountant H&R Block Day Care/Preschool Acworth UMC Preschool Day Care/Adult The DeRiche Agency Day Spa Pearl’s Spa

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Italian Fusco’s via Roma Kid Friendly Chick-fil-A (Cobb Parkway)

Pediatric Dentist West Cobb Pediatric Dentistry Dry Cleaner ACE K Cleaners Financial Institution/ Bank LGE Credit Union Electrician Billy Halbrooks Electrical

Pizzaria Mellow Mushroom Seafood Fish Thyme Restaurant

Event Venue The Conservatory at Waterstone Graphic Design Artistic Design Embroidery Hair Salon NorthCutt Station Salon Heating/Air Service Dayco Systems Home Improvement/ Repair Home Depot

Insurance Agent Barry Nash - State Farm

Painting Randy’s Custom Painting

Physician Main Street Family Practice

Skin Care Pearl’s Spa

Lawn Care GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care

Pediatrics Kennesaw Pediatrics

Plumber Superior Plumbing

Tanning Salon Palm Beach Tan

Nail Salon Elite Nail Salon Ophthalmologist /Optometrist Acworth Family Eyecare Orthodontist Singleton Orthodontics

Retailers

Pest Control Northwest Exterminating Pet Groomer PetSmart Pet Sitter/Boarding Happy Trails Pet Center Photographer Jennifer Harris

Physical Therapist PT Solutions Print Shop/Copy Center Staples Real Estate Agent Debi Smith — Atlanta Communities

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Clothing Store/Boutique Drug Store Kohl’s Lacey Drug Company Children Clothing The Children’s Place Convenience/Gas Station QuikTrip (QT) — Cobb Pkwy. & Hwy 92 Craft Store Hobby Lobby

Office Supply Store Staples Pet Supply Store PetSmart Shoe Store Foot Solutions Sporting Goods Dick’s Sporting Goods Toy Store Toys“R”Us, Inc

Electronics/Appliance Store Best Buy Florist Acworth Florist Frame Store Michaels

Furniture Store Woodstock Furniture Outlet Garden Center Pike Nurseries Gift/Home Décor Store (Tie) Hobby Lobby Hobby Goods Grocery Store Publix (Brookstone)

Recreation & Entertainment

Tire Shop Discount Tires Travel Agency Magic of Mickey Travel April Adams Tutoring Omega Learning Center Veterinarian Lake City Animal Hospital

Gun Store Acworth Guns Hardware/Home Improvement Home Depot Jewelry Store Shane Company Liquor Store Total Wine & More Music Store Best Buy

Dance Studio Impact Dance of Atlanta

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Fitness/Heath Club Northwest Family YMCA

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Golf Course Cobblestone

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F irst T ime H ome B uyers As the economy continues to improve more and more people are recovering from the financial hardships caused in 2008. This is also true for companies as unemployment continues to fall here in Cobb County. With that being said a segment of returning home buyers are returning to the market along with first time home buyers. In the mortgage industry we define first time home buyers as anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years. Many first time home buyers are misinformed and are intimidated by the thought of buying a house. Many think that 20% down is required. And, many who are returning to the market, think previous credit issues such as short sales, foreclosures or bankruptcies preclude you from buying a home – this is simply not the case. Fannie and FHA have made significant guideline changes to make buying more obtainable and more affordable.

Jay White

Fannie Mae – Recently lowered their minimum down payment requirement from 5% to 3%. One borrower on the application must not have owned a home in the last three years to qualify for this program. The down payment can be a gift from a family member and minimum contributions of the buyers own money is not required. My Community – Same product as above main difference is this offers lower PMI rates, there are income limits on this product based on median income of the local MSA and the buyer must attend online home ownership counseling. FHA – Lowered the annual mortgage insurance premium from 1.30/1.35 (based on loan to value) to .80/.85 making them more competitive with the Fannie Mae 97% loans. FHA requires 3.5% down minimum and the down payment can be a gift from family as well. Whether you are getting back in the market or thinking about buying your own place and not paying someone else’s mortgage by renting there are programs for you out there to help you buy a home. 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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All of these factors cause stress and imbalances on the spine and eventually pain. This is why people often injure their back by just bending over to pick up a pair of shoes. The spine was already comprised and just the simple act of bending was enough to set off the problem. When this occurs, the surrounding back muscles go into spasm to protect the stressed or injured tissues of the back. For years, I have treated countless number of patients who experienced moderate to severe low back pain. Some are acute while most are chronic. The one thing that is common in all of these patients is that their problems have been there for a long time. There are a few preventative things that will help avoid back pain. First, watch your weight. Extra weight puts pressure on your lower back. Secondly, get more exercise. Regular exercise will ease muscle tension and inflammation. Lastly, the most important preventative thing to do is keep a good posture and get your spine checked regularly. 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 Recently, the Acworth Police Department held our 2nd Annual Awards Banquet. Our officers participate in hundreds of community outreach events throughout the year, but this is the sole event in which we are able to take the time for fellowship and to honor the achievements of our officers along with their families. This year, Nicolle Williams from Dogwood Forest reached out to us and offered to host the event at their facility. She also reached out to the community and asked them to help. We were in awe of the outpouring of support that the Acworth community provided. The banquet was beautiful, the food was delicious, childcare was provided for the children, and our officers and staff were able to enjoy a fantastic evening together and celebrate the accomplishments of 2014. This amazing event would not have been possible without the selfless generosity of our Acworth community. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following organizations which contributed to the success of the evening: Pearl’s Spa, The Silverbach Group, the Acworth Business Association, Lacey Drug Company, the College Planning Institute, Fish Thyme Restaurant, NorthStar Church, Edward Jones, Brookwood Christian Academy, Gabriel’s, Summit Baptist Church, and Georgia Funeral Care. A special thanks also goes out to all the individuals who helped on the night of the banquet by serving food, providing childcare, and making every one of our employees feel special and appreciated: Jay Thomas, Ben and Sylvia Flanagan, Kevin and Kim Wigington, Lee and Amy Gambrell, and of course Nicolle Williams. We were able to honor many of our staff members for their accomplishments, one of which is our most prestigious award: Officer of the Year. Our Officer of the Year for 2014 is Corporal Stephen Bo Jordan. Corporal Jordan was selected by his peers for his actions which led to the apprehension of a known drug dealer who was in possession of two pounds of methamphetamine, as well as more than $10,000 in cash. As a result, the drug dealer received a sentence of 15 years in prison and is no longer a danger to the citizens of Acworth. We also recognized our Officer of the Quarter for the last quarter of 2014, Sergeant Kenneth Hutson. Sergeant Hutson received this award for his work during a call to an armed robbery in progress. Sergeant Hutson led his shift admirably, and he was nominated by one of his officers for his excellent leadership and grace under pressure during a particularly dangerous call. Finally, I would like to recognize Lieutenant Curtis Endicott, who was honored for 20 years of service with the Acworth Police Department. Lieutenant Endicott has served honorably over the past 20 years, and continues to be one of the most integral members of our department. The professionalism that our officers and staff show on a daily basis is evidenced by the support of our community. I am honored to lead this department, and I was humbled by the outpouring of support from our community. We are truly blessed to work and live in a city which is so supportive of its police department. Thank you to everyone who made our 2nd Annual Awards Banquet a huge success!

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Officer of the Quarter, 4th quarter – 2014, Sergeant Kenneth Hutson pictured with Chief Wayne Dennard (right).

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Chief Wayne Dennard presented Nicolle Williams with the Civilian Partner Award for her support of the APD.

Lieutenant Curtis Endicott, was honored for 20 years of service with the Acworth Police Department.

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Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival Friday, May 8, from 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. FREE Admission. FREE Concert. FREE Fireworks Show. FREE Parking. FREE Shuttles Friday & Saturday. The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association are proud to announce that the 6th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival presented by Superior Plumbing will be held at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth in downtown Acworth. Friday Night: Concert under the stars featuring The Mustangs, and a new event this year; “The Lord of the Wings” competition. Each participating BBQ team will be preparing their own special flavor of chicken wings and you get to be the Judge! After the concert, watch one of Acworth’s greatest firework displays over the lake – weather permitting. Bring your chairs and blankets or reserve a table that seats six for $75. Saturday Events: Come enjoy some of the best BBQ around. Teams from all over the Southeast will compete in professional and amateur divisions to see who will take home the title. There will be another people’s choice competition where you get to be the judge, and taste different BBQ entries from all of the participating cook teams! KIDS ZONE: Lots of activities for the kids. MUSIC: Acoustic music by Scott Thompson of Peachtree Station will perform from 11 a.m.– 3 p.m., on Saturday. AWARDS: Following the finals of the cook competition at 4 p.m., on Saturday. The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Rotary Club of North Cobb as proceeds of the event go to the charities of the North Cobb Rotary Club, including the Acworth Special Needs Field, End Polio Now, Mountain Top Boys Home, The Men’s Extension, The Women’s Extension, MUST Ministries, HERO, House of Hope in Haiti, Cobb Christmas, local Cobb schools and more.

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American Legion Post 304 The American Legion National Commander, Michael Helm of Nebraska, recently wrote an open letter to the membership.

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A Place For You As a leader, business owner and mom in Acworth, I couldn’t turn my back on my fellow women and families in the area as I saw the need for not only physical, but also emotional and spiritual support. I have seen and been the recipient of words spoken to me at the right time that have given me a different perspective on a situation and given me hope through what seemed an impossible situation. It is amazing the power that hope has. It makes the darkest of storms one that will pass and makes the sunshine even brighter with clearer skies. This has been the heart of the AWC. To provide a safe place where people can come in, regardless of their age, economic or cultural background, and find loving, trained individuals who will be there during a storm in their lives. “I think I may be pregnant,” is softly muttered, but the fear and anxiety loudly speak through the phone as she makes an appointment to come in. This is why we are here, not only to talk, but also to provide life-saving services that will impact her for a lifetime. It is a ministry of life and love. Why love? Because fear is the number one hindrance we see every day. Fear of loneliness, lack of approval, acceptance, time, failure, the future, etc. FEAR — False Evidence Appearing Real— will drive you to make decisions that will lead to death, not life. “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.” 1John 4:12 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18 We started with a dream and a handful of people who met around a dinner table. The Acworth Women’s Center (AWC) is from the community, to the community. The AWC is looking for individuals, businesses and organizations that want to make a difference in the life of women and children that will impact the generations to come, and will commit to being monthly supporters. Will you partner with us today?

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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“In 2014, The American Legion conducted a survey of more than 3,000 veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The results were shocking. Nearly 60 percent of respondents felt no improvement as a result of their VA treatment plans. Another 30 percent said they terminated their plans because they did not work. This is not effective treatment. Through countless interactions with veterans and families who deal with PTSD and TBI every day, The American Legion knows that no two cases are the same. No magic pill is going to heal these wounds. Different treatments, some of which are not recognized by VA, have to be provided. Not just pills. Alternative therapies provide more than hope. They provide real solutions for veterans and their families. Right now, however, the dominant treatment program is drug-based. In the next few years, 1.5 million service members will discharge, up to a third of whom will deal with PTSD. Our nation must prepare for them with something more, and more effective, than another prescription. Improved treatment for PTSD, TBI and Military Sexual Trauma are among the key issues identified in The American Legion’s Legislative Priorities for the 114th Congress. Once again, The American Legion is taking the lead on critical issues facing veterans. North Cobb Post 304 is addressing this issue headon. On May 2, 2015, North Cobb Post 304 will hold the “Combating PTSD” motorcycle “Poker Run.” The funds raised will be used to train a service dog for a veteran suffering from PTSD. We have partnered with Sharon Callan, of the not-for-profit, “Paws Be Good 4 U,” to do the training. The cost to the veteran will be absolutely zero. You can help us provide this alternative therapy by participating in the run if you are a “biker” or you can sponsor a mile of the course. Sponsorships are: Gold $100, Silver $75 and Bronze $25. For more information or to sponsor, please visit www.Post304.org or email combatingPTSD@post304.org. Take time to contact your elected representative and push for alternative therapies for PTSD and TBI from the VA. It’s the least we can do for this generation of new veterans. Please consider following the example set by the Georgia Trade School and partner with Post 304.

God Bless America! Commander Ron r.asby@post304.org

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Born right here in Acworth, at Kennestone Hospital, Steve Biddy has lived in Acworth his whole life and has truly enjoyed every minute of it. His mother and father, Clarence and Sarah Biddy are both Acworth natives as well and could not have chosen a better place to stay and raise their son. As a child in Acworth, Steve attended Acworth Elementary School, followed by middle school at Awtrey and then high school at North Cobb. At this time, Acworth Elementary School still included 6th grade and Awtrey just had 7th and 8th grades; however, the year after Steve finished 6th grade at Acworth Elementary, they switched to having middle school include 6th grade as well. Steve then went on to graduate from North Cobb High School in 1976. This was also the time when North Cobb was the only high school to service both Acworth and Kennesaw – before the other high schools opened that we have in the area today. Steve worked several other odd jobs after school in the evenings, including working at the warehouse for Allen’s 5 & 10 cent store and washing cars at Day’s Chevrolet. After high school, he worked for the Cobb County Water Authority. Steve finally found a business he wanted to really dive into though, in 1984, and that was when he opened Georgia Cooler and Equipment Inc. Georgia Cooler specializes in commercial walk-in coolers for businesses and restaurants. This business has thrived in our community and has now been open for just over 30 years! Georgia Cooler’s first location was in downtown Acworth, across the railroad tracks where Edward Jones is currently. But, in 1993, Steve realized they had outgrown this location so Georgia Cooler moved to their current location on Highway 293 – still here in Acworth. It is no surprise that Steve has owned and operated a very successful business as an adult, because as a kid growing up in Acworth, he was always on the search for ways to make a good, clean dollar. He was raised on Robinson Street, so he was very close to downtown Acworth. He would collect glass Coke bottles and then take them up to Burger’s Fruit Stand on Main 42

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Steve B i ddy Street to sell them for 5 cents a piece. Steve also had about fifteen lawns in the community that he mowed as a way to make some extra money. Even further, Steve’s mom also worked at Allen’s 5 & 10, so Steve would walk there after school and try to help out around the store. They used to put him to work doing any and everything! He even worked on making Easter baskets from time to time! Steve’s favorite part of helping at Allen’s, however, was when he got to ring people up at the candy counter. He loved getting to push the buttons on the old-time push button cash register! Also, stores like Allen’s still used wooden shelves and things would often easy get swept underneath them. So, getting creative and wanting to make money, Steve would take a yard stick and rake out all of the loose change from under the shelves! When he wasn’t busy finding ways to make a buck, Steve stayed plenty busy here in Acworth. He and his buddies would do all sorts of things, like fish and play outside. They did whatever they could to be outside, riding bikes or just running around. In 1969, he got a mini-bike and two years later, a gocart. He had a blast riding around the streets of Acworth and actually, he still has both of them today! Steve and his friends also spent a lot of time hanging out at Acworth Beach. The big attraction at the beach around this time was an old vintage elephant slide that they had. They also had a cool MerryGo-Round and a swing set that were popular for the kids to play on. Once Steve and his friends were able to drive, “cruising” became the big, most popular thing to do. There used to be a red light where Henry’s is today, and they would drive up and down Main Street – only stopping occasionally to jump out and talk with other friends. Steve drove a 1974 Trans Am that he loved spending time riding around Acworth. He just had a great time hanging out around town! Additionally, there were a lot of “Acworth Landmarks” that Steve remembers seeing while he was growing up. At this time, the old Acworth Train Depot was still in town and there was a Burger Chief that he and his buddies would go to for a bite to eat. He also remembers places like Lacey’s Drug Store and Dr. Cauble’s

he has definitely experienced the many changes office. In fact, Dr. Cauble was his family doctor, and large growth that our city has seen. Steve but when you needed him, you didn’t have to never imagined that Acworth would become make an appointment – you just go in and have a what it is today. He grew up here during a time seat and wait your turn to be seen – very different when there was a much smaller population and from how doctor’s appointments are today! Other you knew people everywhere you went. You places in town included a hardware store where could also practically pull out on Main Street Center Street Tavern is now, Green’s Department without even having to look – he even used to Store, Sam’s Barber Shop, a Western Auto Store, be able to ride his lawn mower from house to and of course, Eaton’s Department Store. Steve’s house right down the street! It was also rare mom used to buy his clothes from Eaton’s and that you would see a lot cars driving up and Steve even remembers going into Eaton’s to down Cobb Parkway/Highway 41. Steve has buy dress shoes for his high school graduation! always said that he grew up in Acworth during Behind Henry’s, was the fabric center and behind the best times – the 60s, 70s and 80s. Life was that, where City Hall is now, was a bank – it was just calm, relaxed and good! the first bank that Steve ever went to! This is the same area where the old Acworth jail was located. Now, Steve is looking forward to retiring The Acworth Police Department only had three sooner than later and enjoys cars – they have definitely traveling as well, and is grown since then! There is one excited about doing more of police officer in particular that that in the future. No matter Steve remembers. His name where he travels though, the was Sergeant Beavers, he was memories and good times had well liked and respected by in Acworth will always bring everyone in town. There was him back home. Steve said one time that he gave Steve a himself, there’s no place like red seal five dollar bill that he home and you know what that still has to this day, along with means…There’s No Place a memory that will stick with Like Acworth. him forever! Top: Steve with his parents in the late 50s. Left: Steve and his Over the many years that grandmother, Irene Gravitt, who was also born and lived most of her Steve has spent in Acworth, 91 years in Acworth. Right: Steve with his dad, sporting his sideburns which was the style back then and contributed to his Elvis days!

Steve with his parents, Clarence & Sarah, in 1980, at his grandparents home on Cowan Circle.

2009 – Photo taken after Steve performed at an Elvis impersonator show. Clarence had been sick and passed away four months later.

Steve in 1965 on Robinson Street where he grew up.

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Unlike many dental procedures, crown lengthening only needs to be done one time with no touch-ups required later. After crown lengthening, more tooth structure is exposed for brushing and flossing, which can reduce the risk of tooth decay. Patients that possess large “gummy smiles” may require more advanced care. At one level, crown lengthening may require exposing the roots of front teeth by design and then adding crowns on them to protect the roots and generate a beautiful smile. At an even more advanced level, with very significant gum display, elective jaw surgery could be required to eliminate the “gummy smile” by repositioning the jaw into a new position, fixating the bones together and then letting them heal. If you have excessive or uneven gums, crown lengthening can transform your smile and provide you just the right look – and as a bonus, it may just improve your overall dental health. 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 Paid Advertisement

Say Hello to Jello Did you know that, in the 15th Century, gelatin was considered to be a symbol of wealth? Back then, gelatin was used as a protein source. It wasn’t until 1845 that the first patent for “dessert gelatin” powder was obtained, but don’t get too excited – it was flavorless and used for jams, jellies, etc. The first true granulated gelatin powder that we know, and love today, didn’t come along until 1899.

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I don’t know about you, but I consider jello to be one of my essential survival supplies. And by “survival,” I mean that I keep it on hand for occasions I need to whip up a dessert on the spur of the moment. Granted, we all have mixed packets of gelatin with water and poured it into a popsicle mold, but have you ever tried mixing a liquid, other than water, into it? Think about orange juice combined with strawberry jello for strawberry orange popsicles, or try white grape juice mixed with pineapple jello. These tasty flavor combinations are great as popsicles or even better, poured into ice cube trays and served with lemonade, tea or even an adult beverage. Another idea for jello, in liquid form, is to moisten cakes. Bake your favorite flavor of sheet cake and as soon as you take it out of the oven, poke holes in the top of the cake. Mix an entire box of jello with one cup of boiling water, then pour across the top of the cake. Refrigerate until the jello firms up, then add your favorite topping. Whipped topping mixed with pudding or even coconut is great. The flavor combinations are endless – think butter cake with strawberry jello, white cake with blueberry jello, strawberry cake with pineapple jello, etc. You can add another level of flavor by mixing coconut into the jello or spreading frozen strawberries across the cake before adding the topping. Jello can also be added to whipped topping, poured into a graham cracker crust, and then frozen, for an easy, summertime dessert. This combination, minus the graham cracker crumbs, also makes great popsicles. Jello can also be added to batters, such as cake or pancake, for an intense flavor addition. Try starting with just a couple tablespoons at a time until you reach the flavor profile you want. So, the next time you’re digging around in your cabinet for a dessert idea, don’t overlook the box of jello in the back. The possibilities it provides just might surprise you. Happy cooking everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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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

April Events: • April 2: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m. at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you. • April 2: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at NorthStar Church: Guest speaker will be Ben Hames, Deputy Commissioner GA Department of Economic Development. Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members. The guest speakers for the March luncheon were Kennesaw State University’s Vaughn Williams, Athletic Director and Brian Bohannon, Head Football Coach (pictured top left, Brian Bohannon, Vaughn Williams and ABA President Jay White). Gas South was the ABA’s Sponsor of the Month (pictured top right, ABA President Jay White, Joshua Nelson, External Affairs Coordinator and Phil Weatherly, Business Development Manager, both of Gas South).

• April 7: 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. • April 7: 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 • April 9: 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).

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• April 21: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Formerly Oak Barrel) Baker Elementary was the ABA School Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with each of the Month and received a $300 other. Over 100K in net income was passed in 2014. check (pictured ABA Director Marlon FREE/members and $5/non-members. Longacre, Vice Principal, Dr. Eve Sauer and Teacher of the Year Meg Hagan). • April 27: Don’t miss an “Evening of Networking Uptown,” the largest networking event in NW Atlanta, on Monday, April Allatoona High 27, from 6 – 9 p.m., at Henry’s Louisiana Grill Uptown. Open School’s Varisty to everyone! $20 at the door, includes food, drink ticket, live Basketball team music and all the networking you can handle. recognized for their winning season and making it to the State Championship. Congratulations!

Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year! Jay White ABA President Connecting, Informing, Promoting and Giving

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There is a story in the Bible about a kid who couldn’t talk, would constantly fall on the ground, foamed at the mouth, gnashed his teeth, and would become completely stiff (and you thought your kids were crazy). Jesus is approached about healing this boy and utters something profound, “Bring him to me!”

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Obviously, the people followed Jesus’ instructions. Now, it’s the boy and Jesus face to face. That is until “he fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.” The dad was mortified and Jesus’ response was classic: “How long has this been happening to him?” The father responds and then throws in one last line that you will resonate with as much as I have over the years. He said, “If You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” I don’t know if you are the praying type or not, but if you are, then this probably sounds all too familiar. Sometimes our situations seem impossible. Sometimes life spins out of control. It’s moments like these when we start throwing up, “Lord, if you can...” type prayers. Listen to Jesus’ response: Then Jesus said to him, “‘If You can’? Everything is possible to the one who believes.” Wow. It’s like Jesus is reminding that father, as well as you and me… I’ve healed the blind. I’ve cured the sick. I’ve raised the dead. IF I CAN? My love never changes. My word is enough. My grace is sufficient. IF I CAN? Death couldn’t stop me and the grave couldn’t hold me. IF I CAN? Once Jesus gave that little reminder, read what happened next… But Jesus, taking him by the hand, raised him, and he stood up. I believe that’s what He desires to do for you and for all those who live in our community! Is your marriage struggling? Is your past catching up with you? Have you been running from God? No matter where you are or where you have been, Jesus can take you by the hand and lift you up! That’s exactly what He wants to do in your life today. It might sound too good to be true, but let me assure you of this… He Can! 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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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 www.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 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

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Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael A. Smith 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. Wed. Svc: 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

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

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

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

JUDAISM Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.JewishWestCobb.com (678) 460-7702 Shabbat 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

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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

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

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

Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.ChristCommunityCobb.org

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

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

UNITED METHODIST Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: James Gwin www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 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

5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas

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

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.CobbVineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com

Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.EaglePointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brent Stephens www.FourPointsChurch.tv

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 help a.m. us stay informed Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Sunday Please Service: 10:30 Pastor: Aaron Gable www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com Pastor: Galen of your Bias church’s listing — Love Community Church

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

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Grady Clark www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org

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

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

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

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Automotive

Counseling

Angle Oaks Home Loans (770) 870-0644

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

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

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

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

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

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw 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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DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw Omega Learning Center (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Suite 320

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

Banking/Financial Services

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

Computer Services/Repair

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

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

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

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

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

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

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 Point Chiropractic (770) 974-5215 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 401 , Acworth

Assisted Living

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

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

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

Photo LaB Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

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

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

Home Improvement/Repair & Service Elite Roofing (770) 445-1290

Pet Services

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

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

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

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

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Physicians and Medical Services

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

Advanced Dermatology (770) 739-7546 www.skinangel.com Cartersville Medical Center (770) 382-1530 www.cartersvillemedical.com

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

Insurance American Family Insurance (770) 627-3493 www.amfam.com 4344 Southside Drive, Suite A, Acworth D Ward Insurance (770) 974-0670 www.DWardInsurance.com

Jewelry/Appearal

SKY ZONE (678) 426-4400 1650 Airport Rd. Suite 105, Kennesaw The YMCA (770) 423-9622 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw

Retail stores Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway Rustic Ruby 4827 S. Main Street

Restaurants/Food Services

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

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

OrthoAtlanta (770) 445-5666 www.orthroatlanta.com

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

Towne Lake Primary Care (678) 445-0819 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste 410, Woodstock www.townelakepc.com

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth

Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth WellStar (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

Plumbers

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

Real Estate

Optometrist/Eyewear

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

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

Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

Photographer

Weight Loss Isagenix (404) 771-255

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

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

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

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

Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200

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

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

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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ReCREATION/Summer camps Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth

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