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Contest Corner Message from the Mayor Community News Save the Acworth Depot Acworth Egg Hunt Summer Camp Guide Acworth Art Fest There’s No Place Like Acworth Acworth Business Association

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Birthdays and Celebrations

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Articles 32

10 Reasons For Tooth Sensitivity

36 From the Chief’s Desk 38 Transportation Funding 2015 39 Cash Is Not King When Getting A Mortgage 42 Life, What A Beautiful Gift!

42 American Legion Post 304 44 Contractor Article 45 Have Astigmatism? Consider Toric Contact Lenses 50 Have A Ball This Summer 51 Scoliosis

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Faith Avoiding the Slips in Relationships Are You Hungry Today?

22 Acworth Egg Hunt

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, Dylan Reach, Grady Clark, State Rep. Ed Setzler, Lauren Lopez de Azua, 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 Spring has sprung in the City of Acworth and May continues our event season here in the City. Our City team makes it our mission to positively impact our local business community through these large events. We recognize the positive economic impact these events have and strive to create extraordinary experiences in our community each year!

To kick things off, we will be hosting another B98 “B at the Movies” night presented by Arrow Exterminators! This event is part of the annual series of free outdoor movies.

We will be showing the movie “Night at the Museum” on Saturday, May 2, at the Acworth Sports Complex on the football fields. Bring your kids, your blanket and relax under the stars! Arrive early for fun games and prizes!

Once again, we will be partnering with the North Cobb Rotary Club and the Georgia Barbecue Association to host the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival at Cauble Park on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. Friday night will feature a concert under the stars beginning at 8 p.m., presenting local band, The Mustangs, followed by a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. There will also be a special competition called “Lord of the Wings.” On Saturday, festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. This event is free to the public!

Friday, May 8, is also the beginning of the Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market presented by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. The Market will be held each Friday from 7 a.m. to 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 love our Veterans and we invite everyone to attend our annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 23. This 6

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is the time that our community pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in service to our country. Our ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Cauble Park. We are still selling engraved pavers that will be installed at the Memorial.

These make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or just a random act of kindness to pay tribute to those who have served this great country.

On Saturday, May 30, we will be hosting our first Classic Car Cruise of 2015 from 4 – 9 p.m. Main Street in downtown Acworth will be lined with classic cars from days gone by and some of today’s best looking cars. This event is free to the public.

We have so many wonderful opportunities for our kids in Acworth. Summer Camp registration is officially open.

Registration is currently taking place for our variety of Summer Sports Camps; Acworth Beach Rentals will be back at Cauble Park for all your kayak rental needs and the “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide” returns to Dallas Landing Park. Make Acworth your Staycation Destination this summer!

As always, for the most up to date information on what is going on in your community, visit www.CityOfAcworth.org, follow us on twitter at @aprd, or “like” us on Facebook by searching “Visit Acworth.”

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The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Staymobile on March 31. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Brian Hutto, CEO, Chuck Morrison, President and CMO, Frank Jernycic, CFO and Brian Eisenberg, Managing Director, on their first Staymobile store in Georgia. They provides same day repair service for your iPhone, iPad, iPod, droid, blackberry and most other devices and tablets. They have the latest accessories designed to protect and enhance the functionality and utility of each device. All of their repairs come with the industry leading Staymobile Lifetime Warranty. Staymobile is located in Acworth Commons at 3348 Cobb Parkway. For more information, visit www.Staymobile.com or call (678) 695-3622.

On April 8, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Play it Again Music Store. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated David Evans, Owner, on his new business located at 4147 South Main Street.

Play it Again Music not only sell used instruments and sound equipment, they offer a variety of music lessons, live stage, open mic and live performances.

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On April 16, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Rustic Ruby, located at 4823 South Main Street.

Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Danielle and Connie Hilderbrand on their new Acworth business. Danielle and her mother, Connie, also own Pearl’s Spa, which is located next door to Rustic Ruby. At Rustic Ruby, you will find an eclectic collection of all things “Old, Odd and Otherwise” from antique furniture to the latest fashion trends, and trinkets such as soy candles that will fill your home with nostalgic aromas. This store truly is a must see. For more information, contact Connie or Danielle at (678) 503-2575.

On April 22, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Impulse Ink Tattoo Studio located at 4549 Lemon Street.

Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Wil Hilderbrand on his new Acworth business. Impulse Ink is not your typical Tattoo Shop and Wil Hilderbrand is not your typical Tatto Artist.

Focusing on Black and Grey/Realism tattoos, Wil has traveled the world, winning award after award at Tattoo Conventions and competitions. Wil is proud to call Acworth his home. For more information you may visit Wil Hilderbrand-Tattoos on Facebook.

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The City of Acworth is proud to partner with B98 and Arrow Exterminators for their “B at the Movies” annual series of FREE outdoor movies!

The 45’ screen will be set up on the football field at the Acworth Sports Complex on Saturday, May 2! The movie will be Night at the Museum 3 and will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring the kids, your blanket or beach chair and relax under the stars as we present this fun, family film! This event is open to the public. Arrive early for fun games and prizes!

Concessions will be available until halfway through the film but feel free to bring your picnic baskets and coolers. Alcohol is not permitted at this event.

The Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association provides competitive and instructional football and cheerleading opportunities for children between the ages of five and twelve.

Teams are grouped according to age and weight. Football players are placed on teams with other children of similar skill and experience. Practice begins the last week in July and ends in early to middle November. Once the season starts practice will be held three nights a week with a games on Saturdays. For more information, registration fees, league information and onsite registration dates, visit www.AcworthWarriors.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 or to become a vendor, visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Kennesaw Farmers Market The Kennesaw Farmers Market will open for business this year on Monday, May 4, at its new day/time and location. The market will operate on Mondays, from 3– 7 p.m. in Depot Park in downtown Kennesaw through the end of October, rain or shine. The move to Mondays was prompted by the requests of patrons of the food trucks on Monday evenings. They wanted to be able to combine shopping with dining. The food trucks operate from 6– 9 p.m., so the two activities will overlap. Sponsored by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority (KDDA), the Farmers Market features a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs grown by local farmers, as well as fresh baked breads, cakes and cookies, landscape plants and flowers and other assorted goods. For more information on the Farmers Market, call Julia McPherson at (770) 794-7075 or email jmcpherson@kennesaw-ga.gov.

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Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival 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 Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. All proceeds will be distributed amongst several local charities, so every come out and help make a difference in your community!

Join in Friday night for a concert under the stars, and again on Saturday for 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 for 2015. On Friday night, gates will open at 6 p.m., with a competition called “Lord of the Wings.” Each team will be preparing their own special flavor of chicken wings and you get to be the judge! At 8 p.m., local band The Mustangs will take the stage, followed by a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, festivities will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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! For a small fee, you can taste your way through some of the best BBQ in the Southeast!

Parking will not be available at the park, so park downtown and take the FREE shuttles over. For more information on this event, please visit www.SmokeOnTheLake.org.

Food Trucks Return Beginning on Monday, May 4, and continuing each Monday through September, Kennesaw’s Downtown Development Authority (KDDA) is again partnering with local food trucks in Kennesaw’s Depot Park. The food trucks will gather in the park on Cherokee Street in downtown Kennesaw from 6 – 9 p.m., weather permitting. Patrons will be able to purchase food to grab-and-go or to enjoy while picnicking in the park. Additional activities will also be offered to entertain diners.

The slate of food trucks may vary during the course of the season. “Because of the mobile nature of their business, food truck participants will change each week,” said KDDA chair Tracey Viars.

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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 fantasy-adventure, 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.

P.R.I.D.E.

P.R.I.D.E. = Parents Reducing Incidents of Driver Error The Acworth Police Department will once again host a Teen P.R.I.D.E. class. This FREE two-hour course is designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14 – 16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. This is a program that addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. This class will be held on Tuesday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m., at the Acworth Police Department.

For more information, visit www.AcworthPolice.org or call (678) 801-4064. You may also email Officer Mines at rmines@acworth. org or Officer Leverette at yleverette@acworth.org.

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Memorial Day Ceremony

The ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m., at Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point in Cauble Park.

Veterans and current servicemen will pay tribute to brave men and women who have fought and died for our nation. Engraved pavers dedicated to those who have served in our armed forces that have been purchased since the previous Veterans Day will be presented at the event. For more information, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Megan Skaggs named to U.S. Women’s National Gymnastics Team Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta (GAA) is pleased to announce USA Gymnastics has named Megan Skaggs to the 2014-15 U.S. Women’s Senior National Team.

Skaggs is coached by Jacobo Giron of the GAA. Skaggs finished 10th out of 34 competitors.

Team USA recently returned from Jesolo, Italy, where the United States won the junior and senior team gold medals and swept the all-around medals at the city of Jesolo Trophy. Competing in her first international competition, Skaggs placed eighth in the allaround by scoring a 57.150. Her individual event scores were: vault (15.100), uneven bars (14.150), balance beam (14.000), and floor exercise (13.000).

Skaggs was on the team with and competed against three members of the Fierce Five, the women’s 2012 Olympic Team that won the Olympic team gold medal: Gabrielle Douglas, who also won the Olympic all-around gold medal; Alexandra Raisman, who also won the floor exercise gold medal; and Kyla Ross. Raisman and Douglas were competing in their first competition since the 2012 Olympics. 2013-14 World all-around champion Simone Biles was also on the team and won the senior all-around title.

With Biles and Douglas in the field, it was the first time since the 1980 Olympics that the reigning women’s World and Olympic allaround champions have faced each other in competition.

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Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour and Block Party Let the excitement begin!

The Pro Wakeboard Tour makes its return to Dallas Landing Park on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6. Friday will be Media Day and qualifying with the main event taking place on Saturday from 12 – 8 p.m. The Pro Wakeboard Tour is a day of watersports action, but not all of the action takes place on water. On land, fans will experience tons of great food and music; athlete autograph signings; chances to win free giveaways; and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores for water-sports equipment.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.ProWakeboardTour.com.

Immediately following the event, riders and fans will head over to Downtown Acworth for the Wakeboard Block Party from 8 – 11 p.m.

There will be plenty of activities including live music, great food and fun!

Pro Wakeboarders will be present signing autographs and participating in all the festivities. This event is made possible by the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority, the Acworth Downtown Development Authority, and the City of Acworth. Limited parking will be available at Dallas Landing during the event, however, FREE shuttles will be running from Downtown Acworth. For information, call (770) 917-1234 or please visit www.ProWakeboardTour.com.

Classic Car Cruise Classic Car Cruises are held three times during the Spring, Fall and Summer months. The next Classic Car Cruise will be held on Saturday, May 30. Main Street in downtown Acworth will be lined with classic cars from days gone by and some of today’s best looking cars. The shows runs from 4 – 9 p.m. This is a FREE event open to the public. No entry fee is required, but a $2 donation to a local charity is requested to enter a car in the cruise. For more information contact Jeff at jchase@acworth. org or call (770) 917-1234.

Camping with Your Kids at the Park Registration is now open for an overnight Backyard Campout event to be held on Saturday, May 16, at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway in Kennesaw. Enjoy camping under the night sky, along with backyard games, field activities, discovery stations and campfire entertainment featuring professional storytelling, stargazing and s’mores. The fee is $20/per camp site and includes a hot dog dinner and pancake breakfast.

A limited number of 10’ x 10’ camp sites are available. Participants will need to bring their own tent. Advance registration is required.

All participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied in their tent by their parent/legal guardian or other family member over the age of 18.

The Backyard Campout event is hosted by Kennesaw Parks & Recreation in support of the National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There campaign, an annual effort encouraging children and families to experience the outdoors and connect with nature. For more information, and to reserve a camp site, visit www.KennesawParksAndRec.com.

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Local Dancers Win Big! Impact Dance of Atlanta (IDA) participated in a national competition, Kids Artistic Review, on April 18, 2015 in downtown Atlanta. The Impact dancers won 1st place in each solo dance, placed in the Top 5 Overall category, with Riley Mervin winning 1st Place Overall! A super performance by the IDA dancers! Congratulations!

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Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K Kicks Off Grand Prix Series The first 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K, held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, will take place on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m., in downtown Kennesaw. The race for adults and children benefits Swift-Cantrell Park. The race follows a fast, flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number and goodie bag. Registration is also available at any Big Peach Running Company location. Visit www.SwiftCantrellClassic.com for more information.

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Blood Drive The City of Kennesaw is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, May 12, from 2 – 7 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. Most healthy people who are at least 17 years of age (or 16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood every 56 days. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about 45 minutes. The donation itself only takes about 8-10 minutes. Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code KP&R or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714.

KSU Alumni Association KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education is proud to offer an exclusive discount to all Alumni Association members. Alumni with proof of association membership will receive a 10% discount on all classes (with a maximum discount of $500 per class). There is no limit to the number of classes KSU Alumni Association members can take. Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Human Resources Management, Real Estate Property Management, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Medical Assisting and Meeting & Event Management are among the more than 50 professional certificate courses eligible for this discount. Gain a competitive edge with a professional certificate! For more information, visit their website at www.CCPE.Kennesaw.Edu or call (470) 578-6765.

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Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will

be held on Tuesday, May 19, 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!!!

Friday, May 8, from 6 – 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

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“Senior’s Got Groove” Day Trip – Wild Animal Safari

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.

Date & Time: Friday, May 29 at 8 a.m.

Cost: $30/Residents, $35/Non-Residents

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.

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.

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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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, call (770) 423-1330.

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

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SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT GREAT PROGRESS TOWARD $5000 PLEDGE CAMPAIGN Our group, “Save The Acworth GA Depot” is committed to restoring the old Acworth Depot as many cities along the railroad have done. Our depot was cut in half and moved in the early 1970s. Since that time, it has lain in neglect and disrepair behind the Citgo Station off Main Street – only yards from its original location. Our goal is to disassemble and reconstruct the building alongside the railroad track and beside the caboose close to its original location. These fine old historic buildings are being valued as never before by small towns and large cities up and down the railroad line. Save The Acworth GA Depot Foundation is a taxdeductible 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. The restoration of this depot would provide an iconic building of interest for visitors to downtown Acworth and for our children and generations to come. As a static history display with ADA accessible ramps and an elevated walkway alongside the Caboose, it will be the centerpiece of our downtown, an example of our respect and love of the railroad origins of our town and YOU can be a part of it. .

Help us return the 1890 building to its former glory in the hearts and lives of all Acworthians. Saving it will not only preserve a part of our history – it will make that history a part of our future as well.* We have a pledge campaign called “First Forty $5,000.” In order to accomplish 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. Any monies we have already in our bank account will be donated to the worthy Horizon Field in Acworth, per the stipulations of our 501(c)(3) designation. 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 donor plaque inside the building to be known and recognized now and for generations to come.

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 give back to our community through the restoration of a valuable piece of our history, please pledge for our campaign. WE ARE MAKING GREAT PROGRESS TOWARD THE FIRST TWENTY $5000 PLEDGES NEEDED FOR THE JUNE DEADLINE!! Remember, if we don’t get those first twenty pledges – you will not be called upon to write a check.

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? • 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) • Go to any Regions Bank – contribute to “Save The Acworth, GA Depot Foundation”

To join our pledge campaign or get more information, please call or email: Richard Boyer – (770) 364-0187, richardboyer@bellsouth.net Mack Turner – (770) 546-7511, mack.turner@aol.com Jimmy Durham – 404-791-5071, jdurham9739@gmail.com

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Summer is almost here! Have you thought about your plans for your children this summer?

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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.

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10 Reasons For Tooth Sensitivity 1. You brush too aggressively. A common source of tooth sensitivity comes from brushing with too much force or with too stiff a toothbrush. The use of hard and medium toothbrushes was advocated years ago, and although seemingly more effective, this is actually damaging to your teeth because it wears down the protective layers of your teeth and exposes your dental nerves. When exposed to hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods, tooth sensitivity can result. The simplest solution is to switch from a hard or medium bristled toothbrush to the most commonly recommended soft toothbrush and to utilize a more gentle brushing technique.

2. You eat acidic foods. Acidic foods such as tomato sauce, lemons, grapefruits, kiwi, and pickles can cause tooth pain.

Soft drinks and sports drinks also have high acidic content and ultimately demineralize your tooth structure along the root surface to create sensitivity. If you have tooth sensitivity, monitor and eliminate potential acidic foods or drinks from your diet.

3. You’re a tooth-grinder. Grinding your teeth, mostly performed at night subconsciously, can wear off the protective enamel layer and expose the sensitive part of your teeth, called “dentin.” It’s best to have your dentist fabricate a mouth guard which can prevent you from grinding or transition wear to the appliance rather than your teeth. The best guards are professionally fabricated appliances.

4. You use tooth-whitening toothpaste. Many manufacturers add tooth-whitening chemicals to their toothpaste, which may cause some people to develop tooth sensitivity.

Consider changing your toothpaste to one that does not have a whitening formulation and determine if there is any difference in your tooth sensitivity.

to practice good daily dental care and visit your dentist twice a year, or more frequently if necessary. Your hygienist will provide you the necessary coaching and necessary adjunctive products to ensure your homecare is optimal.

7. You have gum disease. Gum disease is common in 75% of the population and is caused by bacterial acid present on your teeth for prolonged time periods.

Gum disease causes inflammation and infection and tooth sensitivity, which is best resolved by professional care from a dental hygienist.

8. You’ve had a dental procedure.

Teeth can often become more sensitive after you have a dental procedure.

You typically expect post-operative discomfort after a root canal procedure or extraction, but it’s common to have some sensitivity after multiple fillings or a crown procedure. If your sensitivity doesn’t disappear after a reasonable time, another visit to your dentist is in order, as you may need your bite adjusted or an antibiotic for infection.

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.

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9. Your tooth is cracked. A cracked tooth can cause pain because there can be an exposed nerve. The protective enamel coating is gone and allows hot, cold and sweets to aggravate the tooth. Even a small fracture can allow bacteria to enter into the tooth and cause decay that yields tooth sensitivity. Your dentist will need to evaluate your tooth and decide the necessary treatment.

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You over utilize mouthwash.

As with whitening toothpastes, some mouthwashes and rinses contain alcohol and other chemicals that can make your teeth more sensitive – especially if your teeth have exposed roots. Stop using mouthwash and determine if your sensitivity disappears. Flossing and use of a tongue scraper will help reduce the number of oral bacteria in your mouth, which will reduce bad breath and the risk of cavities or gum disease.

10. There is decay around the edges of fillings. Fillings have a life span of 10-15 years. They weaken and fracture or leak around the edges. It’s easy for bacteria to penetrate into these tiny crevices, which causes acid build-up and tooth sensitivity. See your dentist if you notice this type of tooth sensitivity, and most often, your fillings can be easily replaced to resolve this problem.

6. You have excessive plaque. The purpose of flossing and brushing is to remove plaque that forms after you eat. An excessive buildup of plaque results in acid, eroding your teeth and ultimately causing your teeth to become sensitive. The easiest solution is

Tooth sensitivity is treatable. It begins with a diagnosis and related treatment plan. The treatment may be as simple as desensitizing toothpaste or an actual dental procedure due to extenuating circumstances, as noted above.

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Acworth Police Department Spotlight on one of our finest – Officer Daniel Robinette Officer Daniel Robinette is one of Acworth’s most interesting success stories.

We are able to boast that he has been a part of the Acworth Police Department since he was 14 years old! His story begins with a teacher who cared enough to make a difference and a detective who became a mentor.

Daniel Robinette has lived in Acworth nearly all of his life. He moved here from California at age five, and attended North Cobb High School. While attending North Cobb, he was placed in a Law Enforcement studies class with Mr. John Reagan. While Daniel had not intended to take the class, he considered his placement a happy accident, as he developed a passion for the subject. Mr. Reagan took notice of this passion, and made it a point to spend one-on-one time with Daniel, and helped him with areas in which he had difficulty.

Mr. Reagan noticed the seriousness with which Daniel approached his studies, and eventually spoke to him about starting a Law Enforcement Explorers Post at the Acworth Police Department. When initially approached about starting a post, Daniel said, “I thought that it would be a run-of-the-mill after school club, but it was so much more. It was a hands-on practical experience. You get to see things and do things that most people do not get to do.” Daniel was one of six founding members of the post, and it is still going strong today.

It was in the Explorers that Daniel met Sergeant Detective Jonathan Sampson. Sgt. Sampson is the advisor for the Explorers, and along with Mr. Reagan, he has been a vital part of Daniel’s life. He has been a huge influence, and Daniel describes him as, “…[He] has been and still is my mentor. His leadership has helped me, and he has always been there for me. My parents and I both appreciate everything that he has done for me.”

After graduating from North Cobb High School, Daniel was hired as a detention officer at the Acworth Police Department. He had participated in countless hours of law enforcement training and practice scenarios during his time in the Explorers, but the importance of developing a rapport with inmates and their families was something that was unexpected. Detention Officer Robinette was able to learn and develop a skill for communicating, which he considers to be of vital importance to both detention and patrol officers.

After serving in the Acworth Detention Center for four years, Daniel was given the opportunity to attend the police academy. While there, he excelled in his training, and while he says that spending a week outdoors in cold and rainy weather for firearms training was a challenge, he particularly enjoyed experiencing high stress scenarios which were developed to challenge the cadets. He also appreciated his instructors who he says genuinely cared about the success of their students.

As a new patrol officer in training, Officer Robinette says that even though working in the jail and learning to communicate with inmates and their families was good preparation for working on patrol, he is still surprised by the amount of time he spends just talking with the public. He has also been pleasantly surprised by how many people in Acworth seem to appreciate the department. Based on news reports, one would think that the atmosphere would be negative and that the citizens are not happy with the police. Officer Robinette says that has not been his experience. Ultimately, Officer Robinette has learned that whether serving as an Explorer, a Detention Officer, or a Patrol Officer, the key to success is clear communication and treating others as you would want to be treated.

Officer Robinette has been a part of the Acworth Police Department since he was a freshman in high school. We are so proud of everything that he has accomplished, and we are particularly proud of the strong morals and values that he has learned while working with this department. Officer Robinette is an example of some of the best that Acworth has to offer, and we feel blessed to have him here serving at the Acworth Police Department.

Robinette with Mr. Reagan (left) and Officer Robinette in 2009, while participating as an Sampson (right) receives an award from the National Skills USA Championship as Explorer. one of the top 10 Explorers in the nation.

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by State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth The Georgia General Assembly addressed a number of tough issues during the 2015 legislative session, one of which was the passage of the Transportation Funding Act (HB170), a bill which raises $900 million per year in new taxes to fund Georgia’s transportation infrastructure. As one of 41 representatives who did NOT support HB170 because I believe it failed to adequately reduce other forms of state spending to allow existing funds to be used for transportation, the bill does go into effect this summer and I believe it is important for Georgians to understand the changes in law made by HB170.

This omnibus bill can be summarized as follows: • Raises the state excise tax rate on motor fuel by 6 cents per gallon. This rate will be further raised annually based on an aggregate of nationwide fuel efficiency standards after 2018.

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Establishes a new fee of $5 per night for hotel stays, with an exemption for extended stay lodging, to be used

for roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses, and seaports.

• Levies a new annual fee for alternative fueled vehicles to be assessed upon registration of the vehicle. The fee will be $200 for non-commercial vehicles and $300 for commercial vehicles.

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Levies a new annual fee on heavy vehicles (over 15,000 lbs) of $50 to $100 per year to cover the cost of

increased wear and tear that these vehicles place on Georgia’s highways.

• Eliminates the current tax credit for low emission or zero emission vehicles purchased or leased after July 1, 2015.

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Eliminates the special jet fuel tax credit given to commercial airlines such as Delta. It also requires that

the revenue from taxes on jet fuel be used for a state aviation program or airport related purposes to the extent required by Federal law.

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LOST, HOST, MOST, SPLOST and ESPLOST will be untouched by HB170; however, local sales taxes on

motor fuel will freeze if the price-per-gallon exceeds $3.

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Eliminates the power of the Governor to modify the collection of motor fuel taxes without a formal declaration

of emergency and the approval of the General Assembly by a 2/3 vote.

• Creates the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure to propose reforms to the existing state tax code that will be voted on by the General Assembly next session.

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Provides for increased legislative oversight of the Georgia Department of Transportation by requiring that

they submit a 10 year strategic plan to the General Assembly that outlines the use of department resources for upcoming fiscal years.

• Allows the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank to give preference to eligible projects in rural counties (Tier 1 & 2). Additionally, allows preference for grants and other financial assistance that may be given to eligible projects which have local financial support.

• Authorizes counties to impose a transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) of up to one percent, subject to voter approval in a multi-county region, the proceeds of which must be used for roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses and seaports.

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Cash I s N ot K ing W hen G etting A M ortgage Whether you’re buying your first home, a larger home for your growing family or your dream home, they all should be an enjoyable experience that you walk away from with pure excitement as opposed to a sigh of relief.

Before buying a home, many home buyers start preparing by checking their credit, figuring out a monthly budget and ensuring they have enough money for a down payment. These are all great initial steps to take and will prepare you for financing a home; however, in preparing for mortgage financing, many home buyers make honest mistakes while taking these steps that cause a lot of delays and headaches when their mortgage is being underwritten.

Most of you have heard through media outlets, friends or family a horror story or two regarding mortgage financing these days! I hear the stories, I have had Realtors and home buyers call me after another lender has caused them to live these horror stories. Once I dig in, I uncover that the issues were self-inflicted due to a lack of guidance by their old lender in the beginning, or worse, lender inflicted. All of these issues can be overcome, or better yet, prevented when home buyers are educated properly by good lenders.

Jay White

A very common mistake (due to not knowing) is that home buyers will transfer money around from accounts to accounts, or make cash deposits in their bank accounts for down payments and earnest money just before or during the underwriting process. Underwriters and investors alike are terrified of large banking deposits. The reason being is that they are looking for undisclosed loans with undisclosed payments that can affect the ability to repay the mortgage.

Large deposits are defined by more than 25% of a family’s gross monthly income. Lenders will look at the last two months bank statements, all pages, and they will scrub them to ensure there are no large deposits. If there are large deposits, then lenders will source where the money came from, requiring more documentation. If the money was cash, typically this money will not be counted as proof of down payment and cannot be used.

So, if you are going to buy a home, one step to add in your planning process is to put any cash in the bank at least 3 months in advance as this will cover you for the 60 day seasoning rule, and do not transfer money into and out of the account you are going to use for down payment and earnest money. If you must transfer monies, consult your lender first as we can direct you on the proper paper trail.

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.

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American Legion Post 304 Contrary to our current societal “traditions,” Memorial Day is not just another “ho hum” National three day weekend. A day off work, backyard BBQ’s and parties are the order of the day.

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Life, What A Beautiful Gift!

One thing is for sure, and if you are reading this, it is because you have a mother that gave birth to you! Let’s celebrate these women in our lives, biological and adopted, as we recognize them for what they have done for us every day!

Every birth is the end of a pregnancy and the start of a new life outside the womb. In the same manner, our time has come to expand even more so that many more lives will be impacted and receive our life-saving services. Partnerships and relationships are powerful! It is with great honor and excitement that we pass the baton of what started as the Acworth Women’s Center (AWC) to our friends at Cobb Pregnancy Services (CPS). Same location, new look! They share our same passion, vision and hope and we cannot think of a better organization to serve our community in this capacity.

I have enjoyed serving for the past four years as Executive Director, as well as writing these columns for the last two years. I hope that they have been of inspiration to you. I could not have done this without the support of my husband and my word-smith sister, who contributed to the November article on adoption. This, too, is our adoption story.

The AWC has been a place where many have invested their love, time and finances. Thanks to our previous Center Directors, Patricia Whalen and Sherron Barnhill, our Board of Directors, and all the volunteers and supporters for sowing into this ministry. A special thank you goes out to our Mayor for his desire to see the AWC established and serve our community and Deborah Heyward for her commitment to all our clients and love.

From its inception, the AWC existed to serve women and their families and has been solely supported by the members of this community. Please help support CPS as they will continue to fulfill our vision and give the exponential growth that we need to impact lives.

This is a great victory for women’s health in our area! CPS will be providing ultrasounds, pregnancy and STI testing daily. Prenatal and Parenting Coaching will also be provided. All services are FREE and in both English and Spanish. For more information or to set an appointment, please call (770) 574-0017. Thank you for all your support and for letting us serve you.

Together for life, empowering women and strengthening families.

– Hanna Pintozzi

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Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate all the fallen Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. The first Decoration Day was May 30, 1868.

Veterans and their families across this great country continue to work to elevate this solemn day back to its original intent – remembering the ultimate sacrifice of our comrades in arms. Wreaths and flags will be placed at the resting places of these heroes, and ceremonies and speeches will be made in their honor at National and local cemeteries.

The veterans of North Cobb American Legion Post 304 will decorate the cemetery in Kennesaw with American flags, names of the fallen will be read and a ceremony will be held in honor of those who gave all for their country. This ceremony will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

Often overlooked is the fact that more than 83,000 American service men and women remain missing and unaccounted for to date. Their loved ones do not have closure and deserve our remembrance of their plight and sacrifice on Memorial Day. We call our missing comrades in arms POW/MIAs. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues its difficult work to provide an accounting of all our missing service men and women.

The Missing by Conflict WWII - 73,515 Korean War - 7,852 Vietnam War - 1,628 Cold War - 126 Gulf Wars and other conflicts - 6 Approximately 75% of the missing are located in the Asia-Pacific and more than 41,000 are presumed lost at sea. So far this year, 2015, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has accounted for 21 of our comrades. Six from WWII, ten from the Korean War and five from the Vietnam War. Take time this Memorial Day to attend a ceremony or visit a cemetery and see the flags that adorn the peaceful landscape and reflect on those who sacrificed all for your freedom and their families.

“All gave some, some gave all!” REMEMBER ALWAYS. God Bless America!

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T ips F or H iring A C ontractor For those of you who are thinking of hiring a contractor for your next project, I have provided some general information when making that decision so that the experience and the project doesn’t become a NIGHTMARE! Let me start from the beginning. As of July 1, 2008, the State of Georgia requires anyone acting as, or calling themselves a “contractor” to have a State of Georgia Contractors Jeff Glover license which requires completion of a State approved licensing program. Now, step one in hiring a contractor: log into www.sos. ga.gov and see if your contractor is licensed and registered with the State.

You can choose to hire a “Handyman” for completing ministerial home improvement projects such as installing new interior trim, wall repairs, exterior rotted wood repairs, house painting, etc., including even a roofing contractor as of now, without it requiring them to be State licensed or even having to pull a permit.

It is “our” job as contractors to be current on Building Codes and Industry Standards and accept responsibility for the good, bad or ugly that “we” do. It amazes me the research people do when finding a car repair shop or a groomer for their dog. But, when it comes to their house the research stops and they choose individuals who are uninsured, unlicensed and/or inexperienced.

Contractors also have annual requirements of continuing education in order to renew their license. Remember, when a contractor says he is licensed, make sure it is not a county or city business license. This is NOT a State Contractors license. Also, check to see if he/she has workers comp and general liability insurance. If you hire an uninsured contractor and either he/she or one of his/her workers gets hurt while working on your home, he/she can come after you. Even getting injured while borrowing your tools or they fall off your borrowed ladder because they do not own one, they could file suit against YOU. An even bigger issue is if your home gets damaged while a contractor is working on it. The general liability insurance that contractors carry will cover you because more than likely your homeowner’s policy would not.

You could be left with some ugly repair bills and no recourse.

Here’s a few items to consider when searching for a contractor: - Collect and contact referrals and recommendations from friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc.

- Conduct an interview. This individual and any workers, is going to be roaming all over your house and will temporarily become part of your family’s life, so make sure you have a good comfort level.

- Make sure estimates are complete with the actual scope of work spelled out in detail. If the job is quite large, require a formal contract to be drawn up.

- Ask for a warranty — usually, offering a one year workmanship warranty is typical.

Lastly, do not pick a contractor based on price. It is impossible for any company in an industry to offer the cheapest price and still offer good service and quality. Value is a combination of quality, service and price!

As contractors, we are not perfect; things happen and we make mistakes.

However, if you have done your homework and chosen a truly legit and quality contractor, rest assured that nine times out of ten, they will stand behind their work.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail.

Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

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by Kaci Pollack

Rick Hudson could not have a picked a better place to live and grow up in than Acworth. Born in 1948 to his parents, Cecil and Mary Edith Hudson, he has truly loved every minute of living in Acworth and thus has no desire to move away. Rick grew up with two brothers, Tommy and Van. Tommy actually wrote a book called “Tales from Acworth and Other Stories” that gives a lot of good insight into the way things used to be and some interesting facts of Acworth.

As a kid in Acworth, Rick attended Acworth Elementary School and then North Cobb High School. This was before Awtrey Middle School was built and the students used to go from elementary to high school. Rick graduated from North Cobb in 1966 and went on to attend Kennesaw College, which is now Kennesaw State University. After his college days, Rick worked various jobs around town such as Frank Parker’s Hardware store, this is where Rick was able to get to know most of the plumbers, electricians and carpenters around town – people that he says were like storybook characters to him at the time! He also worked at Eaton’s Department Store, which was a pretty common job for a lot of young kids around Acworth – he remembers selling a lot of coveralls and boots to the local folks. And, most of his other jobs were in construction.

In 1969, Rick was drafted into the Army and served from 1969-1971 at an Army Missile Base in Germany. However, when Rick returned from Germany, he picked back up with the construction industry in Acworth, working in both residential and commercial construction jobs.

After a period of working in construction, Rick moved to the Chatsworth, GA, near Fort Mountain, from 1974-1976 to sell real estate in a retirement community. He says this was his way of seeking “fame and fortune,” but unfortunately, real estate tanked with the economy. So, Rick decided to start his very own craft business. He sold reproductions out of the main level of his home while living in the upper level and working from his workshop in the basement.

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Rick Hudson Furniture Store in downtown Acworth around 1977. While he enjoyed making crafts and furniture, the “builder” market in Georgia had really begun to grow and there was a high demand for nice, custom cabinets.

Thus, Rick turned the focus of his business into making cabinets and moved to his own workshop on Highway 92 in 1979.

Rick still owns and operates Georgia Antique Reproductions/Cabinets and has made a large amount of cabinetry in his shop. He also had the opportunity to work closely with some very talented craftsmen. The only change to his business over the years was that he did a lot of work in Atlanta and some of the bigger markets around the area, but now, Rick focuses on making cabinets for the local market in Acworth. He finds that it is much more rewarding, as he already knows most of his customers and is able to really give them cabinets that will fit their unique homes. Over the years, Rick is proud to have made cabinets for many Acworth families including the Flanagans, Eatons, Hamiltons, Carmichaels, Kilmets, Jones, the Boyers and so many more.

Aside from his cabinetry memories, Rick has many wonderful memories of growing up in Acworth.

His dad, Cecil, was quite the businessman in town and owned the DriveIn Theatre located on Lakeshore Drive and also owned the Legion Theatre, as well as a service station called Hudson’s Gulf Service near the Big Chicken. Occasionally his dad’s Drive-In would show a horror movie like “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” One night after watching this movie, Rick remembers being terrified on his walk home because it seemed that the kudzu on the trees turned into ominous stares. Rick jokingly says, this was when he learned to sprint.

Rick also has many fond memories spent on the lake and often feels that he actually grew up on the lake. He was able to explore and learn every inch of the lake because he spent his days on a boat called the “June Bug.” Rick also painted the boat “gulf oil blue and orange” with paint stolen from his dad’s service station! One time, he and his friends went to a Travis Womack concert at the lake while they were camping near where the Veteran’s Memorial is today.

Another fun pastime for Rick and his buddies, including now Superior Court Judge Frank Mills, was to race “flexy flyers” on the sidewalk where the Serendipity House is located. “Flexy flyers” were fun little platform race cars with no motors and very popular with the kids.

Woodsmith Ltd. was also a business Rick owned and operated with his wife at the time.

Two of the Hudson family businesses – the Legion Theatre and the Drive-In Theatre.

Aside from some of the activities he remembers in Acworth, there were many people and places that still hold a special place in Rick’s heart. One person in particular that he remembers is Dr. Cauble. He was a doctor that was always ready to help anyone in need – even if you just needed a splinter removed! Dr. Cauble also hardly charged anything for his visits and was even happy to receive something from his mom’s garden as payment.

Another person of importance that Rick remembers well is Police Chief Earl Stone. As kids, Rick and his friends were always very eager to drive as soon as they got their license. Well, Rick had a tendency to drive quite fast! One time, Chief Stone stopped Rick for speeding and gave him two choices, he could either drive slower or Chief Stone would take him home to his dad. Rick decided he would slow down, as the wrath of his dad was not worth driving fast!

He believes his life in Acworth would have been a lot different if it weren’t for the influence of great people like Dr. Cauble, Chief Stone, Coach Matthews, Robert Kienel, Ray Blocker, Ronald Eaton, Frank Parker and Bill Hamilton.

Some other places in Acworth that Rick has memories of include Sam Grogan’s Barber Shop, Allen’s 5 and 10 Cent Store, the Silver Trolley (remember their great donuts), the Ragsdales’ coal and ice company, the train depot, Chandler’s Barber Shop and a leather goods and shoe shop across the street from where Henry’s is today.

Overall, Rick feels that Acworth was a great community that gave him a very enjoyable childhood. The biggest change he has seen in Acworth is definitely the growth of the city, but he believes the city government did an excellent job in planning for the growth and did a great job of preserving the lake, creating infrastructure and providing city services.

People tend to grow up and leave home, only going back to visit occasionally. However, Rick believes that people realize Acworth is unique and can’t be beat, so why leave! Acworth is everything you could ever want in a town, once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

1955 – Students all dressed up for the May Day Parade.

(1st Graders)

Main Street Downtown - Dr. Cauble is pictured walking on the right side of the photo.

Rick after basic training.

Rick’s 1st grade Report Card.

Brochure from the Legion Theatre featuring Gregory Peck.

L-R: Rick, his mom Mary Edith, his brother Van, Ann Hawthorn and his oldest brother, Tom.

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Have A Ball This Summer I’m going to let you in on a little secret – I regularly have cakes that rise and fall flat, and pies that just don’t set up correctly. Being the resourceful cook that I am, I try to hide these mistakes in such a way that my family thinks I’ve created something wonderfully new and delicious.

Take cheesecakes for instance. I love them, but never have good luck trying to free them from their captivity in springform pans. Instead, I make cheesecake filling and bake it in a pie or casserole dish, then chill until firm enough to roll into balls. I coat the balls in graham cracker crumbs, sprinkles or chopped nuts, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge or a zip-top bag in the freezer. I then dazzle everyone by serving them dipped in jam, pie filling or just drizzled with sundae syrup.

Deflated cakes are another great source of dessert balls. I’ll admit that over the holidays, I had not one, but two, pound Tiffany Hughes cake failures. They rose beautifully, then fell just as majestically. Turns out, I needed a new oven, but that’s another story. We ate the first cake in bowls with spoons. After the second one turned out just as bad, I put it in a bowl, added one block of softened cream cheese, then rolled the mixture into balls. I dipped some in melted chocolate, and some I rolled in sprinkles, graham cracker crumbs or chopped nuts. I refrigerated them until firm, and then served them up with enough confidence and flair to make Julia Child proud!

Cookies that have gone stale are another great item to turn into dessert balls. Simply mix sandwich cookies with a block of softened cream cheese or one container of frosting for regular cookies. Roll into balls, chill until firm, then serve, or go a step further and dip into melted chocolate.

Dessert balls are a quick fix for many baking disasters. They’re so tasty you don’t have to wait for a kitchen fail to make them. Try using leftover cake, store-bought cheesecake or pie, or even mix together one package of jello with one block of cream cheese and 8 oz. whipped topping. Freeze until firm, roll into balls, then coat in your favorite topping before storing.

The life lesson from the kitchen is this – have fun trying new things and don’t be disappointed if they don’t turn out they way you intended. Who knows, you may invent something so totally fabulous it would make Julia Child green with envy! 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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S coliosis Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine and affects boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18. There are several causes of scoliosis with the two most common being congenital and habitual. Congenital scoliosis occurs when someone is born with a lateral curvature of the spine. Habitual causes are environmental or situational, depending on the habits of the individual. Signs and symptoms of scoliosis are the spine curving abnormally to the side, shoulders and/or hips appearing uneven, backache, low back pain, fatigue and stooped posture.

Congenital scoliosis refers to a spinal deformity caused by vertebrae that are not properly formed. This occurs very early in development, usually within the first six weeks and often before the mother knows she is pregnant. The cause is not known. Although congenital scoliosis is often discovered during the infant or toddler period, in some children, it does not appear until their adolescent years.

What are the treatment options for scoliosis? The first step will be to order an x-ray image of the spine to make a Dr. Craig Gruber firm diagnosis of scoliosis. The x-ray will also show the severity of the curve. In planning your child’s treatment, your doctor will take into account how severe your child’s curve is and where it occurs in the spine. If the child’s spine is still growing, it will affect treatment choices. Your doctor will determine how the curve may get worse and then suggest treatment options to meet your child’s specific needs.

In general, curves measuring 25 – 50 degrees are considered large enough to require treatment. Curves greater than 50 degrees will likely need surgery to restore normal posture. Curves that are less than 20 degrees will be monitored to make sure the curve is not getting worse. Your doctor will check your child’s spine every 6 – 12 months and schedule follow up x-rays.

There are two factors that can predict whether a scoliosis curve will get worse. They are how young the age and the size of the curve at the time of diagnosis. Children younger than 10 years old with curves greater than 35 degrees tend to get worse without treatment. Once someone is done growing, it is rare for a curve to progress rapidly.

Will chiropractic treatment help? Chiropractic is a method of treatment that seems most effective in treating acute and short term pain associated with scoliosis. Patients who have scoliosis and choose chiropractic treatment will be treated conservatively and most of the time will be co-managed with an orthopaedist or neurosurgeon. So, if you suspect your child has scoliosis, you should seek help as soon as you can.

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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April 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!

May Events: • May 4: Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Ft. Lauderdale Scramble at Bentwater Golf Club. $100/$400 per foursome includes greens fees, carts, goodie bags, breakfast, snacks, lunch and a silent auction.

• May 7: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m., at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you.

The guest speaker for the April luncheon was Ben Hames, Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development.

L-R: Ben Hames and ABA President Jay White.

The North Cobb Rotary Club was the ABA Sponsor of the Month.

Matt Riedemann-President-Elect, of the North Cobb Rotary Club, spoke on behalf of the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival held May 8-9, at Cauble Park.

• May 7: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at NorthStar Church: Guest speaker will be Chris Ragsdale, Cobb County Schools Superintendent. Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members.

• May 7: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Gabriels located at 4271 Southside Dr., downtown Acworth. Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. FREE/members and $5/non-members (drink ticket & food provided).

• May 8: Smoke on the Lake Concert & Fireworks, 6 – 10 p.m.

Bring your family and enjoy a great evening of food, music, fireworks and fun. Tables & chairs are available for rent, call (770) 423-1330.

• May 9: Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival – will be held at Cauble Park at Lake Acworth from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• May 12: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other. FREE/members and $5/non-members.

Henry’s Louisiana Grill catered the luncheon. L-R: Jason Cellar, Hope Davis, Chef Henry Chandler, Kristi Hesse, Christian Hill and Jennifer Kalinowski.

McCall Primary School was the ABA School of the Month and received a $300 check.

L-R: Kim Wigington, Teacher of the Year Valory Stopczynski and Principal Tom Farrell.

• May 12: 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

• May 14: Cobb Business Expo at the Cobb Galleria Center from 3 – 7 p.m. FREE and open to the public.

• May 26: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m. at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other. FREE/members and $5/non-members.

• May 28: ABA Business Accelerator, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Fast Eddies Sports Café. Learn networking skills on how to grow your networking base from Wendy Kinney, Founder of Power Core. $15/members and $25/non-members.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year!

North Cobb Rotary Members - L-R: Jay White, Bruce Goddard-President, Matt Riedemann-President Elect, Russ Phillips, Mel Stowers and Ester Marshall.

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April’s Alive After Five held at Herron’s Coffee & Wine Bar

The North Cobb Rotary Club was the April

The April AA5 was hosted by Spencer & sponsor for the ABA in recognition of the Smoke Jennifer Herron owners of on the Lake BBQ Festival taking place May 8-9, Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar. L-R: at Cauble Park. L-R: Rotary Club members Stephanie Burroughs and Spencer Herron. Ester Marshall, Patty Schoettler, Peter Jezerinac,

Bob Weatherford & Don Kyle

Special thanks to Chip Allen, owner of J.D.’s Bar-B-Que, for catering the AA5.

Jennifer Wires, Paige & Jeff Bass.

Sherry Craven & Joanne Tubo

Carla Breakwell, Mark Barre & Craig Patterson

Jay Thomas, David Grant & Russell Hollister

Marvon and Jade Williams

Melinda and Rick Howe & Kim Wigington

Al Calentano, Doug Hornak & Scott Miller

Tanya Forrester, Paige Slyman & Danielle Hilderbrand

Ric and Elena Backstrom

John Loud, Henry Chandler & Todd Lollis

Love the Lake Concert & Fireworks Smoke On The Lake BBQ Festival Friday, May 8, 8 p.m.

Ester Marshall, Adriane Larson & Patty Schoettler

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Avoiding the Slips in Relationships Relationships are messy.

Marriage relationships.

Dating relationships.

Parenting relationships.

Coworker relationships. Friendship relationships.

All relationships are messy.

J. R. Lee

In the midst of the mess, I still want you and I to have great and thriving relationships. The problem is that great relationships do not just happen. If we want something we have never had, then we must do something we have never done.

Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good & pleasing and perfect.

If we want different outcomes and different destinations, then our thinking is going to have to change. We can’t expect different results by doing things the same way. As a result, here are some things that can help you avoid the slips in relationships which will provide room for them to thrive and succeed.

How to avoid the slips in relationships: 1. Remember that character outlasts chemistry – Chemistry might light the fire, but it is character that keeps it burning.

2. Remember that what you do today affects your tomorrow – You’ve got to live with what you did, so be careful what you do. You are creating your future with your actions in the present. Treat people the way that you desire to be treated. Better yet, treat people the way that God has treated you. Extend grace to other people. Guard yourself from temptation. Be grateful that when you are faithless – God is still faithful!

3. Remember to encourage yourself and others – There is a difference between a compliment and encouragement. Compliments are nice – “I like your shoes,” I love your haircut,” etc., but encouragement accomplishes something. Encouragement is speaking life into another person – “I am proud of you son, not for what you did, but for who you are.” Encouragement literally puts courage into the life of yourself or someone else.

Encouragement doesn’t just work in the lives of other people. It also works in your own life. Sometimes you aren’t going to have someone around to encourage you. That’s okay because you can encourage yourself! Remind yourself what God has said about you. Remind yourself that you are loved even when you don’t feel it from others.

Remind yourself that even when you fall, God is willing to pick you up.

I hope this helps you as much as it has me. If you want to hear more teaching on this subject, download the Freedom Church App and listen to the “RelationSlip” series that we just completed. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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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Are You Hungry Today?

Hunger and thirst are two things that most of us don’t like to feel. Once we get that first hunger or thirst pain, we have to go fill up to have our body sustained. What about your spiritual being? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what our body wants or needs that we tend to forget the spirit inside is craving food and water.

In Matthew 4:4, Jesus said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” While we do need food and water for our body, let’s not forget that we need to feed our spirit by daily nutrition from God’s word.

Isaiah 55:1 says, “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy Grady Clark and eat! Come; buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” That’s right; His provision has already been paid for and is free for the taking. So, if all that we need is available to us, why then do we hesitate? Why do we not go the table and partake in all that God has provided for us? Maybe the answer is too many times that we want only the sweet stuff. We listen to a “Sweet Sunday” message and then try to sustain our lives the rest of the week with no additional substance.

Jesus said when He was teaching on prayer, that we ask God to give us our daily bread. What Jesus was saying is twofold. First, we learn to trust Him for our daily needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Secondly, we learn to go to His word in order to sustain our spiritual being.

God’s word is nutrition for the soul and without daily nutrition, we become spiritually weak and distant from God. Many times when we get into the business of our lives, this is the first thing we lay aside. “I don’t have time to study today; I’ve got too much to do.” I truly believe that taking that extra time does give us the strength to take on all of the business that is lined up for the day.

So, let me encourage you today to take some time and get into God’s word. Study and meditate on the only food that can fully satisfy. So I ask you – Are you hungry today?

Grady Clark is the pastor of Calvary Chapel River Oaks which meets on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., at Brookwood Christian Academy located at 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101.

Visit our website at www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org.

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

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 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

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.

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

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

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

Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue www.MyNerTamid.org (678) 264-8575

Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org

Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. www.LivingHopeVision.com Pastor: John Schubert

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

LUTHERAN

First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw (770) 427-0325 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.FULC.org

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Greg Moore www.AcworthPresbyterianChurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Glass www.ChristCommunityCobb.org

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

Pastor: Steve Baskin www.WesternHillsBaptist.org

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Catherine Renken www.KirkwoodPC.org

Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Sch: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Ric Cadle www.WildwoodBaptist.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.MHChurch.com

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

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 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-Adams 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 www.WOGWOTC.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Donna Lucas

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

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

Advertising Acworth Community Magazine (770) 529-1516 www.acworthcm.com

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

Assisted Living

Attorneys/Legal Services

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

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

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

Counseling

Daycare

Banking/Financial Services 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

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Chiropractors Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 423-9010 www.discoverrehab.com 3940 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw 58

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

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

KAMS Auto Service Center (770) 529-0330 4978 N. Cobb Parkway, NW Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

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

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

Computer Services/Repair

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

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

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

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

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

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 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326 Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.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 UpperCuts (770) 974-9000 3330 Cobb Parkway NW

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

Pet Services

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

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

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

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

Jeffrey C. Glover (404) 694-0550 www.bren-abby.com Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Physicians and Medical Services Acworth Dermatology (678) 505-8030 www.acworthderm.com

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

Advanced Dermatology (770) 739-7546 www.skinangel.com

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

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

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

East Cobb Pediatrics (770) 795-4553 www.eastcobbpeds.com Northside Hospital (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com

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

Jewelry/Appearal Glitz & Glamour

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

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

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

Restaurants/Food Services

WellStar (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

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 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

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

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

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

Optometrist/Eyewear

Pest Control

Tonchu Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com

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

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

Tonchu Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com

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

SKY ZONE

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

Plumbers

Martial Arts

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

Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200

PG5 Tree Service & Landscaping (404) 587-8140 (678) 988-8568 South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

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

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

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

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

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

Lilly Cichon (770) 912-4743 www.greatcobbhomes.com Se habla español

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