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Contest Corner Message from the Mayor Community News Save the Acworth Depot Vacation Bible School Cameron West - Help A Wounded Veteran Durham Derby 5k Run/Walk Acworth Cup 2015 Citizens Police Academy There’s No Place Like Acworth Acworth Business Association

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Pet Play Place 30 Georgia Funeral Care & Dream Land 32 The Importance of Quality Dentistry 36 From the Chief’s Desk 38 Baccalaureate Message 39 Can I Buy A New Home Without My Current Home Being Sold? 40 Better Business Bureau - Protect Your Child’s SSN 42 American Legion Post 304 44 Wall Repair 45 Your Child’s 20/20 Vision Isn’t Always “Perfect” 50 “Beet” You to the Punch 51 Neck Pain

30 Georgia Funeral Care & Dream Land

Faith All Things New

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, 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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THE MORE YOU EAT, THE BETTER THIS FAT-TRIMMER WORKS Larry Coker was a depressed, outcast growing up in Michigan during the 1980’s. Too often he turned to food for comfort and as a result he weighed an astonishing 750 pounds by his high school graduation in 1987. Mr. Coker was warned about sudden death by his physicians so many times, he became desperate to drop the weight. As you can imagine he tried EVERY single diet and weight loss method available at the time…and this thorough working of trial and error caused Mr. Coker to stumble upon a marvelous secret – a weight loss method apparently worth its weight in gold because Mr. Coker went on to lose a whopping 575 pounds in just a matter of 18 months! Fortunately, today YOU will be able to benefit from his success, and steer clear of exorbitant “weight-loss miracle” scams in the process. You see Mr. Coker’s weight loss success was so unprecedented for his day, that a book was published about his methods. One of his most important points is that he safely lost 10 pounds per week (over 1 pound per day) without expert help. And Coker maintains he DIDN’T use life-threatening drugs like Ephedra or Phentermine, he DIDN’T have the money for surgery, he DIDN’T have the mobility to exercise (being wheel-chair bound) and perhaps most impressive he DIDN’T go hungry on a diet. As a matter of fact, going on a restricting diet is one of the WORST things you can do if you truly want to lose weight. So I hope you haven’t fallen for all those “lose weight fast” scams on the internet, television, in your email, tabloid magazines or even your favorite grocery store. I just want you to remember the information you learn here so you can save time, money and get some REAL success with weight loss. In fact I want to help you “CHEAT” your way thin, just so you can stick it to all of the obstacles and people taking advantage of you. And let’s be honest, you’re not a turtle…or a rabbit –you’re a human that enjoys a variety of foods, which is why you produce a variety of enzymes to digest them. Speaking of enzymes… the “cheat” product I mentioned is called Superior Rhododendron Caucasicum (S.R.C.) a secret you can use to EAT REGULARLY and STILL LOSE WEIGHT. Normally, your body uses enzymes to store fat from your meals. But SRC slims you by blocking the enzyme responsible for packing on pounds…allowing you to burn what you already have and also rids the body of excess fluid. European studies revealed that using SRC right before meals naturally SLASHES up to 20% in fat retention and proved that SRC is an outstanding alternative to prescription drugs that often cause DANGEROUS side-effects. SRC TRIMS FAT with no tremors, no rapid heartbeat, no fatty stools, no brain damage, no liver damage, and no erectile dysfunction like you’ll find with other weight loss products. With SRC the only thing you will see is consistent, predictable weight loss month after month – without plateau and without regrets. In fact, SRC is likely the only effective weight loss supplement you can safely take long term. But don’t take our word for it –users have been happy to share their experiences: “I honestly never even heard of this product before…I really think it should be marketed better, considering it’s such a success in Europe. I was impressed to try it because I saw there’s a lot of research supporting its effectiveness for weight loss. While taking it I noticed that I lost a total 10 pounds in a couple of months, and it significantly curbed my appetite as well… so far so good.” Tim G. Don’t you want that testimonial to be yours? Believe me when I say you don’t have to spend thousands on medical bills, go on a crazy diet, pop dangerous pills, or try every internet craze until you find something worthwhile. SRC is a sure bet for weight loss. And as confident as we are about SRC you don’t have to risk your hard earned money to try it. We offer each client a no-nonsense “anytime” guarantee on SRC, because we believe your time and money are too valuable to throw away. Yet statistics are so assuring we believe ANYONE can benefit from this bona fide fat-trimmer. So get SRC today if you are absolutely positive you want to lose weight. You won’t be sorry!

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Summer vacation is finally here! Make Acworth your “Staycation Destination” this year! Everything you need to have a fun-filled summer can be found right here in your own community! Lake Acworth alone provides great opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing. Cauble Park also gives you the opportunity to hang out on our brand new, state of the art playground, picnic or take a swim at Acworth Beach. Visit Dallas Landing throughout the summer and take a ride on the “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide.” Keep the kids active this summer by enrolling them in one of our Camp Acworth weeks or Sports Camp sessions. The Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour is making its return to Dallas Landing on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6. Friday will be Media Day and qualifying for the main event taking place on Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. That’s only the beginning of the festivities! 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 going on including live music, great food and fun! This family oriented event will provide a fun filled day of sun, surf and excitement for all who attend. The Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association is now registering for the 2015 season for football players and cheerleaders between the ages of four and twelve. Register early and take advantage of discounted rates. You can register online at www.AcworthWarriors.com or visit the next onsite registration date on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Halbrooks Field.

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Celebrate Independence Day with us at Cauble Park on Saturday, July 4. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with fireworks at dark. As tradition holds, there will be special tribute to all those men and women who have served in our Armed Forces at 7:45 p.m. Parking will be available in Historic Downtown Acworth and shuttles will be provided to take you down to the event. The City is very excited to present our newly developed Acworth Walking Tour, found on the www.AcworthTourism. org website on the Historic Downtown page. The Acworth Tourism Bureau and our marketing company have worked very hard to showcase the many historic sites in Acworth and will continue to promote our beautiful city and encourage visitors to travel here! As always, for more information on any of these events or programs, you can visit www.CityOfAcworth.org and be sure to sign up for our e-news program on our home page. Also, “Like” us at “Acworth City Hall” and “Visit Acworth” on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @aprd. God Bless, Tommy

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Ribbon Cuttings Huey Luey’s Mexican Kitchen & Margarita Bar On Wednesday, May 6th, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Huey Luey’s Kitchen & Margarita Bar located at 3338 Cobb Parkway. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated owners, Richard and Bethany Stoll, on their new Acworth location. Huey Luey’s specializes in more than just tacos and enchiladas, they also offer marinated grilled beef dishes such as Tampiquena Steak, “Texas” style fajitas with freshly grilled steak, chicken and shrimp. Huey’s “Burrote” a gigantic foot long burrito, homemade salsa and pico de gallo are prepared fresh each day and guacamole is made to order. For more information, call (770) 917-6073 or visit their website at www.HueyLueys.com.

Stoner Burger On Wednesday, May 20th, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Stoner Burger. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Tim Dabrowa and Susan Jones, as well as their children Joe, Sam, Maddi, Molly and Bradon who were in attendance, on their new Acworth business. Their goal is to serve fresh simple delicious food such as burgers and appetizers with seasonally changing menu items. They will also host Trivia on Wednesday evenings, at 7:30 p.m. Stoner Burger is located at 3365 Acworth Oaks Drive. For more information, call 770-529-0009 or visit their website at www.stoner-burger.com. 8

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Acworth Station Dental Care On Monday, May 11th, the Cobb Chamber in connection with the City of Acworth, held a ribbon cutting for Dr. James Maina and his wife, Jakayla, on their new dental practice, Acworth Station Dental Care. Their dental team provides a wide variety of dental services to meet your individual needs including Dental Implants and Invisalign, which is virtually an invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. (They are also offering $500 off Invisalign June 15-19.) They are located at 3329 Cobb Parkway, Suite 300, Acworth, GA, 30101. For more information, call (770) 575-9960 or visit their website at www.AcworthStationDentalCare.com.

Tacos N’ Subs On Friday, May 15th, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Tacos N’ Subs located at 4417 South Main Street – this is their second location. Mayor Pro Tem Gene Pugliese congratulated Parker Tidwell and his family on their new Acworth business. Tacos N’ Subs serves a large variety of Tex Mex - Mexican Foods, sandwiches, chili, salads, hot dogs, hamburgers, hot wings and other specialty items. Tacos N’ Subs originally opened their business in Cartersville 34 years ago – same location – same owner. For your convenience, call ahead or fax in your carry-out orders. For more information, call (678) 426-7240, or fax your order to (678) 4267241.

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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 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Pro Wakeboard Tour is a day of water-sports 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 and fashions. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.ProWakeboardTour.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at Dallas Landing Park: $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, and ages 5 and under are admitted free. Adult tickets purchased online before June 5 at 5:00 p.m. will be only $5. Limited parking will be available at Dallas Landing during the event, however, FREE shuttles will be running from Downtown Acworth. BLOCK PARTY: Immediately following the event, riders and fans will head over to Downtown Acworth for the Wakeboard Block Party from 7 – 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. For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or please visit their website at www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Outdoor Burn Ban The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issues a ban on open burning through September 30 of each year. Fifty-four counties in Georgia are affected. During the ban period, residents may not burn leaves, tree limbs or other yard waste, forest land or use air curtain destructors for land clearing. For more information, call (770) 387- 4900 or visit www.GADNR.org.

North Cobb NJROTC Academic Brain Brawl Team 2015 National Champions!

Pictured above are: (center) Head Coach CDR Joel Reaves, USN (ret), and team members Andrew Kelly, Tomas King, Alex Birchler and Skyler Brier. Not pictured, Dawson Bowman. Congratulations to North Cobb NJROTC Academic Brain Brawl team for being the first team ever to repeat, back-to-back, as National Champions. The National Championship competition was held on May 2, at Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL. Twenty –three other teams from around the country from as far away as California participated. It was not easy completing this accomplishment, but it shows what can happen as a result of hard work and study. The Brain Brawl is a College Bowl style academic competition, and is based on the NJROTC course curriculum, Geography, World History, Science, Math, English, Sports, Entertainment and trivia. Team captain, Alex Birchler won first place in individual “Brawl Star” competition.

Acworth Library Open House The public is invited to the Acworth Library Open House on June 3, 2015 from 12 – 1 p.m. There will be an opportunity to meet staff and learn about library resources, as well as obtain information about library card registration. Light refreshments will be served.

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The second 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Dream Dash, held annually on Father’s Day weekend, will take place on Saturday, June 20, in downtown Kennesaw. Same-day registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 a.m.; a one mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 a.m. ,with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m. The race for adults and children benefits the Dream Foundation which supports the Bill Thrash Kennesaw Teen Center, whose mission is to engage students, empower leaders and enrich the community.

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department has hidden several geocaches along the Kennesaw Trail System. Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity for individuals, groups and families that involves finding hidden containers known as geocaches by navigating to them using a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. To begin, visit www.Geocaching.com to create a profile and locate coordinates for the geocaches. Once you find a geocache, the basic rules are to take something, leave something, and log your achievement in a notebook and/or online. To learn more, visit www.Geocaching.com. A map of the trail system is available at www.Kennesaw-Ga.Gov/Parks-AndRecreation/Trails/.

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. The route is a USA Track and Field Certified course. Register at www.Active.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number and goodie bag. Registration is also available at the Kennesaw Big Peach Running Company location. Thank you to this year’s title sponsor R&D Mechanical Services, Inc., and to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, State Farm Insurance-David Grant, ClickHost, Big Peach Running Company, the City of Kennesaw, Prestigious Cleaning Team and Life University for their sponsorship. For more information, please visit www.KennesawTeenCenter.com.

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Ford Students Win Green Your School Competition Mrs. Soto and Mrs. Harrison’s 4th Grade Target Students took ownership of the Ford Stream through the Adopt-A-Stream Program and Rivers Alive. Once a month we took samples of water quality and submitted information as Citizen Scientists. We cleaned the stream and brought awareness to how important water is to us. We answered the RBQ (Research Based Question) How do humans impact our usable water supply? Our research included how humans impact water quality from local areas to worldwide. This was an amazing year for Mrs. Mitchell’s Fifth Grade Class. We were given two questions to begin the year. 1) How can we help people in high risk areas for drought and flooding? 2) How can we keep up with the demand for food as our population increases? After learning about aquaponics from Ryan Cox of HATponics, we used the engineering design process to design and build an aquaponics lab in our classroom, collected data, maintained the aquarium, planted vegetables, and conducted experiments and observations on the plants. Both sets of students participated in the Green Your School Competition this year and won first place in the Elementary Division. – Written by Ford 4th & 5th grade students

Kennesaw’s Free Movie Night Features Disney’s “Big Hero 6” Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department brings Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” an Academy Award® Winner for Best Animated Feature Film, to Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, June 6, as part of its 2015 Outdoor Movie Series. “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. The film is rated PG, and will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen after sundown. 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, please visit www.Kennesaw-ga.gov or call (770) 422-9714.

Cobb EMC Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners The Cobb EMC Community Foundation recently announced the winners of this year’s scholarships who will each receive $5,000. They were awarded to eligible high school seniors with a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. The award can be applied to any accredited two or fouryear university, college or vocational-technical school. A total of 215 applications were reviewed and only 14 selected, for a sum of $70,000 in scholarships. “The Technical and Vocational Scholarships provided by the Cobb EMC Community Foundation will help prepare students for careers in Georgia’s rapidly expanding skilled trade industries,” said Ben Hames, Deputy Commissioner for Workforce, Georgia Department of Economic Development. “With the efforts of our Go Build Georgia skilled trades initiative and this type of meaningful investment, we are ensuring that Georgia businesses have access to a skilled workforce.” “It’s a privilege to help these deserving students succeed in life,” said Chuck Bressoud, Chairman of the Cobb EMC Community Foundation. “There’s no better way to ensure success than to earn a solid education.” The annual scholarship was created in late 2014 and is funded and administered by the Cobb EMC Community Foundation. 12

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Back row, left to right: Hannah Nemeck – Kell HS, Sarah Buben – Hillgrove HS, Alicia Chan – Kenn. Mtn. HS, Hayden Johnson – North Cobb Christian, Madelyn Quirk – Walton HS and Chika Okonkwo – Kenn. Mtn. HS. Front row, left to right: Cobb EMC Education and Community Relations Director Mark Justice, Courtney Walters – Kenn. Mtn. HS, Robert Gnann – North Cobb Christian, Jack Dobkin – North Cobb HS, Cassie Franklin – Blessed Trinity Catholic HS, Cobb EMC Community Foundation Chairman Chuck Bressoud. (Not pictured: Courtney Ray Lewis – The Walker School, Gabriel Jones – Kenn. Mtn. HS, Emma Murray – Pope HS and Rushay Madav – Etowah HS.)

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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 on-site registration dates, visit www.AcworthWarriors.com.

Outstanding Student – Matthew Phillips Congratulations to Matthew Phillips who just graduated from North Paulding High School. Matthew is a Georgia Merit Scholar and also just received the ABA 2015 Brian Bulthuis Outstanding Male Community Service Scholarship winner. He received a Congressional Nomination for the US Military Service Academies and he will be accepting a Naval ROTC Scholarship to UCLA in the fall for Engineering, with a five year service commitment entering as an Officer. Matthew is the son of Kris & Traci Phillips. Congratulations on all your many accomplishments!

Acworth Farmers Market The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market will 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 Farmers Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information or to become a vendor, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Celebrate ‘Go Skateboarding Day’ Kennesaw Parks & Recreation and Ambush Board Company are partnering to host a skateboarding event Sunday, June 21, from 12 – 4 p.m., at Kennesaw Skatepark. Local rippers, veteran shredders and spectators are invited to help celebrate ‘Go Skateboarding Day’ — the official holiday of skateboarding. The event will feature open skate sessions, contests, giveaways, games, music and food vending. Winners of a father-son and father-daughter best trick contest will be awarded a pair of $50 Ambush gift cards and two skateboard decks; and winners of the best trick contest on the skatepark’s impact section will receive a $100 Ambush gift card and skateboard deck. Pre-registration is not required to enter the contests. Event sponsors include Kennesaw Pediatrics, Game Truck, J.D.’s Bar-B-Que, NCG Cinemas and Papa John’s Pizza. The skatepark is located inside Swift-Cantrell Park at 3140 Old 41 Highway in Kennesaw. For more information, call (770) 422-9714 or visit www.KennesawParksAndRec.com. 14

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L-R: Gretchen Gigley with the Georgia Clean Air Campaign, Miranda Crespo and her teacher Ms. Harrison.

Clark Creek ES STEM Academy third-grader, Miranda Crespo, won second place in the Georgia Clean Air Campaign’s “Young Lungs at Work” Art Competition! The theme for 2014-15 was Clean Air Heroes. Miranda won second place in the comic strip division, which required creation of a three to six-block comic strip with text. Students in elementary schools across Georgia were eligible to enter the contest. Congratulations!

NCCS Partners With Shorter University North Cobb Christian School (NCCS) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a dual enrollment partnership with Shorter University in Rome, GA. NCCS will offer Shorter University classes in English, math, and psychology beginning in the 2015-2016 school year taught at NCCS by NCCS teachers that have been hired as adjunct professors at Shorter. These classes will be taught during the regular NCCS school day, which allows students to be able to participate in all of the school activities considered to be vital to the NCCS experience. The classes show a commitment to rigor and most, if not all of them, will transfer to four-year colleges and universities. This new partnership will give NCCS students a competitive edge in the college planning process.

Kennesaw Farmers Market The Kennesaw Farmers Market is open at its new day/time and location. It will operate on Mondays, from 3 – 7 p.m., in Depot Park, in downtown Kennesaw, through October, rain or shine. The move to Mondays was prompted by the requests of patrons of the food trucks – they wanted 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 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, call Julia at (770) 794-7075 or email jmcpherson@kennesaw-ga.gov.

Kennesaw Food Trucks Return Food Trucks continue 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-andgo 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.

West Cobb Food Trucks Fridays Food Truck Friday’s continue on Friday evening through the end of July! Some of the best food trucks in the city will come together each Friday night at 4665 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127, from 5-8:30 p.m., for West Cobb Food Truck Fridays. There will be additional entertainment and activities for the family. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of fun. For more information, find them on Facebook and “like” their page.

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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.

The North Cobb Christian School (NCCS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Todd Clingman, Head of School, has recently renewed his contract for an additional six years. According to George Donovan, President of the Board, “The most important factor for an organization to be successful is bold and effective leadership. Given the breadth of accountability which a school leader assumes, it takes a multi-talented person to continually set and attain higher levels of excellence across all the service areas a school provides, ultimately leading to improved student results. During his 8 years at NCCS, Todd has demonstrated his talent, experience, and devotion to continually improve NCCS in every area of its operations and programs, always intending to honor our God and bring glory to Him. As Todd Clingman we celebrate a new contractual term with Todd as our leader, we have full confidence that God’s school, and those associated with it, will reach higher and accomplish greater things in the coming years.”

Senior News: Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 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!!! “Seniors Got Groove” Day Trip – Oakland Cemetery Tour and Lunch at 6 Feet Under Dates & Time: Tuesday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $30/Residents, $35/Non-Residents Discover the history, the period gardens, and the art and architecture that give Oakland its distinctive character. Oakland is a museum of Atlanta’s history with over 70,000 stories to tell; stories filled with both stunning victories and heart-wrenching tragedies. After the tour we will be enjoying lunch at Six Feet Under Restaurant. Lunch is on your own. This trip does include walking and stairs. Registrations are held at the Parks and Recreation office located at 4762 Logan Rd. in Acworth.

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SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT The Acworth Depot – It’s NOW or NEVER NOW is the time......Please help us return the circa 1890’s Train Depot 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 not be lost and will make that history a part of our future as well. (see Note 1) The Depot will be reconstructed using the still beautiful heart pine wood that is the core of the structures. 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 30 DEADLINE!! Remember, if we don’t get those first twenty pledges – you will not be called upon to write a check. Our pledge campaign called “First Forty $5,000” will enable us to raise $100,000 by June 30. THIS IS 20 PLEDGES. With this campaign, we are asking for pledges only. If we do not get 20 pledges by June 30, our campaign will end and the Acworth Depot will be left to deteriorate where the two pieces now sit. If we get the first twenty pledges, and we are well on the way, they will be called for payment in July, our campaign will move forward and we WILL accomplish the goal. Under the “First Forty $5,000” campaign, 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. The City fathers recognize the value of this worthy project and have agreed to contribute the land adjacent to the Caboose (where the depot originally sat). More and more people are recognizing the value of restoring the Depot to our downtown community. Please JOIN US!! It’s NOW or NEVER. To join our pledge campaign or get more information, call Jimmy Durham at 404-791-5071 or email jdurham9739@gmail.com.

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: To join our pledge campaign or get more information, Save the Acworth, GA Depot Foundation please call Jimmy Durham at 404-791-5071 or email 4857 N. Main Street, Suite 200, jdurham9739@gmail.com. Acworth, GA 30101 Attention: Lamar Baldwin, Treasurer “Like” & “Share” our Facebook page • www.SaveTheAcworthDepot.com “Save the Acworth Depot” (PayPal or Credit Card) • Go to any Regions Bank and ask to contribute to “Save The Acworth, GA Depot Foundation” www.SaveTheAcworthDepot.com

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Boarding, Daycare, Training and More! With your summer vacation right around the corner, there are a lot of details to work out. There are hotels to book, rental car or airline tickets to purchase as well as suitcases to pack. If you’re leaving town and not planning on bringing your four-legged family member, it is also the time of year to be thinking about who will care for him/her. While you are enjoying your summer get-away, shouldn’t they be having a fun time too? There are many options to contemplate when deciding about your dog’s care while you are gone. You could board your companion at a local veterinary office where most of their time will be spent in a small kennel and a lack of supervision at night. You could leave him alone at home and have a pet sitter check in a few times a day. This option leads to a lot of lonely hours when pets get bored, anxious, and possibly destructive. The best option would be to bring him to an enrichment facility that focuses on your canine’s well being 24 hours a day, with plenty of stimulation, love and round the clock care. Pet Play Place offers complete dog care from boarding (affectionately named “sleepovers”) and doggie daycare to comprehensive training and full service grooming. Pet Play Place is a premier pet care facility serving the Acworth/Kennesaw community since opening its doors in 2006, and it has successfully created an environment for dogs that has become their vacation destination and one they look forward to visiting. If you’ve ever taken your dog to another kennel, you will immediately notice the difference Pet Play Place has brought to the industry.

“Pet of the Day” – (See your pets name and picture in lights!)

Pet Play Place recognizes its “Pet of the Day” each and every day of the week (Monday – Friday). The “Pet of the Day” is displayed with his/her picture and name on our digital billboard which is located directly in front of Pike Nurseries on Cobb Parkway in Acworth for the entire day! “This is a fun and unique way to thank our customers for providing us with the opportunity to care for their pets, while also sharing their dogs’ beautiful faces with the Acworth community for all to see. Our customers have enjoyed the recognition and some have even brought their dogs out to the billboard to see for themselves. It has been a lot of fun,” stated Pet Play Place owner Susan Godfrey.

Sleepovers “Pet Play Place Pajama Party”

Boarding your dog can be stressful on everyone and can be especially difficult for your dog who is use to a certain routine and comfort at home. Pet Play Place is truly a unique pet care facility. At Pet Play Place, Sleepovers are filled with plenty of time to play and exercise both inside and outside, including lots of human and other animal friend interaction. Pet Play Place is an “openplay” facility, which means the guests are continually participating in a bounty of free play in a supervised, safe and open environment; they are not confined to dog runs for their exercise and play time as is the case with most boarding facilities. Adding to the unique boarding experience for your dog are services such as doggy massages, swim time, hot dog “yappy” hour, afternoon biscuits, night-night story time and doggy ice cream. Honestly, your dog may never want to leave. Each animal guest is given a temperament evaluation prior to becoming a member at Pet Play Place. This ensures the safety not only for your dog, but others as well. Other safety precautions include having a staff member on premises 24/7. “Whether it’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon or 3 o’clock in the morning, there is always someone here with your pet,” noted Facility Director, Mark Graziano. “We have our professional staff overseeing the facility

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every minute of every day. Our team is here on site loving on your pet every day of the year. It doesn’t matter if it is a normal busy Wednesday afternoon or Christmas morning, we are going to be here with your pet.”

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Acworth resident Linda Price brings her dachshund, Gunner, to Pet Play Place. “In addition to the Open Play environment, I have a special respect for the Pet Care Providers. My Gunner recently spent a week at Pet Play Place and from the stories that were shared with me, I knew that he was given a lot of individual time with the staff. It makes going on vacation easier when I know he is not sitting alone in a cage.”

As anyone with a new puppy knows, training can be a tough obstacle to overcome, especially if you work full time and/ or travel. Pet Play Place has the ideal solution for families with training needs. Customers can board their dog for a twoweek period where they will experience the same privileges and fun that any sleepover guest has, but also receive comprehensive, individualized training sessions with a private trainer. Upon pick-up, you will be greeted by your happy, well-trained and family-ready dog. The board and train program also includes follow up lessons and, best of all, is fully guaranteed.

Doggie Daycare

Pet Play Place also provides doggie daycare in a caring, innovative and safe environment. Assistant Facility Director, Sheri Ray, noted that doggie daycare is very organized and scheduled. Once your pet is initially registered and temperament tested, the check in process is easy and quick, and your dog is free to participate in “Open Play” with his “friends.”

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Community Involvement

Being part of the community is very important to Pet Play Place, which is why they provide the local “Be a Tree” child dog safety program in this area. The program, which is primarily for Pre-K through fifth grade, instructs children on how to avoid dog bites. “We offer this program for free to all local schools as part of our continuing community outreach,” mentioned Mark.

Franchising Opportunities

Playtime includes wading pools, bubbles and lots of human interaction. There is even a mandatory quiet or “nap” time, just like in child daycares. Whatever your dog enjoys doing, he’ll be able to do it, make new friends and return to you happy. Krista Torpey has been bringing her dog, Darby, to Pet Play Place since 2007. Darby is a whirlwind of energy who needs the playtime and socialization that Pet Play Place delivers. “I feel totally safe leaving Darby here,” noted Krista. “She comes home exhausted and happy,” she continued.

Grooming

Now is the time to give your furry family member a Spa Day at Pet Play Place. Our in house grooming services are a Spa Bath, which includes bath, blow dry, nail trim, and file. A Mini Groom, which includes everything from the Spa Bath plus trimming of the face, feet, tail, and sanitary areas or outline trim.

Pet Play Place is excited to provide franchising opportunities as well. “As a result of significant interest in the Pet Play Place business model, we have begun accepting franchise applications,” noted Robert Godfrey, owner of Pet Play Place. “We hope to expand into not only Cobb and Cherokee Counties, but Metro Atlanta as well,” he continued. If you are interested in Pet Play Place franchising opportunities, please email info@petplayplace.com or call (770) 919-8738 and ask for Robert or Mark. The summer is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to visit Pet Play Place for your boarding, training and doggie daycare needs. You may contact the facility and see for yourself the difference that makes Pet Play Place the ONLY premier facility for your dog’s needs.

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Vacation Bible School Hillcrest Baptist Church presents Camp Kilimanjaro

Kennesaw United Methodist Church presents G-FORCE VBS

VBS will be held May 31 – June 4, nightly beginning at 6:45 – 9 p.m. Every day, children are faced with choices – will they choose wisely or foolishly? As they safari at Camp Kilimanjaro VBS, your trekkers learn that true wisdom comes only from the one true all-wise God. He wants to share that wisdom and has given us a compass - the whole book of Proverbs – with wise sayings for us! The church is located at 6069 Woodstock Road. For more information, call (770) 917-9100 or visit www.HBCAcworth.org.

Join the fun June 8 – 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., where kids will explore how to put their faith in action, experience God’s unstoppable love, and discover how to fuel up, and move in and through life with God. Our church will come alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more. We will watch the G-Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God’s people are on the move. Open to rising K-6th grade students. FREE. The church is located at 1801 Ben King Road, Kennesaw. Register online at www.KennesawUMC.org.

Kennesaw First Baptist Church presents Journey Off The Map 2015 VBS will be held on June 1 – 5, from 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., for children who are 4 years old before 8/31/2015 through completed 5th grade. Travel to uncharted territory where kids begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected! Toss out the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God’s direction in this journey that is unknown to us, but known by Him when you Journey Off the Map. The church is located at 2958 North Main Street, Kennesaw. For more information or to register, call (770) 427-3109 or visit www.KFBC.org.

First Baptist Church Acworth presents Everyone Get Ready! Get Set! And GOOO to the “FUN RUN” at First Baptist Church of Acworth!! We welcome all ages 4 (as of Sept 2014) – 5th Grade. It will be held June 15 – 19, from 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. The church is located at 4583 Church Street. For more information or to register, call (770) 974-3021 or visit www.FBCAcworth.com.

Acworth United Methodist Church presents EVEREST VBS will be held June 15 – 19, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., for ages 3 (potty trained) through finished 5th grade. Embark upon an icy mountain climbing expedition empowering kids to overcome obstacles with God’s awesome power. Anchor kids in solid Bible truths, capture their interest with “sciency-fun” discoveries teaching Bible connections, create memorable worship experiences and help them impact the world with His Word. Cost is $15 (includes one music CD per family). $45 immediate family maximum. Optional VBS t-shirts available. The church is located at 4340 Collins Circle. For more information or to register, please call (770) 974-3312 or visit www.AcworthUMC.org.

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Mars Hill Presbyterian Church presents EVEREST VBS will be held on June 15-19, from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m., for children age 3 years (potty trained) – 4th grade. Embark upon an icy mountain climbing expedition empowering kids to overcome obstacles with God’s awesome power. Anchor kids in solid Bible truths, capture their interest with “sciencyfun” discoveries teaching Bible connections, create memorable worship experiences and help them impact the world with His Word. FREE. The church is located at 3385 Mars Hill Road. For more information, to register or to volunteer, please call (770) 974-4395 or visit www.MHChurch.com. Happy Climbing!

Piney Grove Baptist Church presents EVEREST VBS will be held June 7 – 11, nightly beginning at 6 – 8:30 p.m. Embark upon an icy mountain climbing expedition empowering kids to overcome obstacles with God’s awesome power. Anchor kids in solid Bible truths, capture their interest with “sciency-fun” discoveries teaching Bible connections, create memorable worship experiences and help them impact the world with His Word. For children who have completed K5 – 5th grade. The church is located at 1605 Mars Hill Road. For more information, call (770) 428-5122 or visit www. PineyGrove.net.

First United Lutheran Church presents EVEREST VBS will be held June 14 – 18, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Embark upon an icy mountain climbing expedition empowering kids to overcome obstacles with God’s awesome power. Anchor kids in solid Bible truths, capture their interest with “sciency-fun” discoveries teaching Bible connections, create memorable worship experiences and help them impact the world with His Word. Ages 3 – rising 6th graders may attend. The church is located at 3481 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw. For more information, call (770) 427-0325 or visit www.FULC.org.

Cameron West

Help our local wounded veteran build a specially-adapted home for he and his family. Help us honor and thank one of our brave wounded veterans who needs a specially-adapted home. In 2010, Marine Capt. Cameron West was returning to his platoon’s outpost in Afghanistan when he received orders to check a compound where suspected Taliban fighters were congregating. Capt. West was leading the platoon when an IED was triggered, causing a massive explosion. The blast resulted in the tragic death of the radio operator, James Boelk, and hurled Capt. West into the air, taking his right leg and severely damaging the left. He also sustained damage to his right hand and lost the vision in his right eye. After months of rehab and numerous surgeries, Capt. West was able to greet his unit when they returned to Camp Pendleton from deployment in April 2011. Cameron chose to come home to Acworth, where he was born and raised. In his current home, there are steps at the front door, small door frames, slick floors and the shower is not accessible. The countertops are too high for him to use in his wheelchair so he says basic activities turn into “a balancing act on one leg.” A specially-adapted home, with accessible entrances, an open layout, lower countertops and a safer shower will eliminate these problems for Cameron. He and his wife, Madison, became parents to their first child, a baby girl, in December. A home adapted to Cameron’s injuries will allow them to spend more time as a family. “The new home will make the smaller things in life easier, so I can focus on the bigger things,” he said. Cameron also said a specially adapted home will cut down the time it takes for him to get ready every day, giving him more time to spend outside the home and focusing on his future goals. He hopes to someday spend his time volunteering and teaching the youth of other veterans. He and Madison would eventually like to open up a nonprofit camp for children of veterans who have faced challenges like PTSD, injuries and deployments. Cameron is grateful to donors and supporters for giving their time, energy and resources to Homes for Our Troops. For more information and a video on his story, or to donate to the project, please visit www.HFOTUSA.org/West.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. What we need:

• Community Support Volunteers • Tents, Tables, Chairs, Podium & Sound System • Escort Coordinator • Bake Sale & Raffle Coordinator • Honor Guard • National Anthem Singer Please join us as we begin the process of building a home for Capt Cameron West in Acworth, Georgia. This is a chance for the community to learn how to get involved with the project. For more information and to volunteer, please RSVP to www.HFOTUSA.org/West. JOIN U S ON FA C EB OOK @A C WOR TH C M | WWW.A C WOR TH C M.C OM

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Madison Gracia Wallace Born March 24, 2015 at 8:17 p.m., 8 lbs, 13 oz.

Mr. Hans Burtscher and Ms. Natalie Burtscher are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Hadley Burtscher to Justin Gillis, youngest son of Steve and Kaye Gillis. A November Wedding has been planned in Woodstock, Ga.

Parents are Matthew & Candice Wallace Grandparents are Tom & Mardie Luebke Robert & Stella Gervais Wesley & Cheryl Wallace

Anniversaries

Yelena & Konstantin Lozovaya Celebrating 24 years of marriage on June 30

Betty & Gaven Patton Celebrating 21 years of marriage on June 3

Lynda & John Kalinowski Celebrating 15 years of marriage on June 3

Marvon & Jada Williams Celebrating 16 years of marriage on June 26

Myles & Maureen Lavelle

Jared & Shelly Caffey Celebrating 22 years of marriage on June 12

Celebrating 18 years of marriage on June 7

Sheila & Ben Knowles Celebrating 18 years of marriage on June 1

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On Saturday, May 9, Durham Middle School held their 2nd Annual Durham Derby 5K/1K Run/Walk which benefits the Durham Foundation STEM. Thank you to all the sponsors and participants for a successful day. Start planning now for next year’s on May 7th.

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Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services & Dream Land Pet Memorial Center, both located here in Acworth, are the result of a family legacy beginning in 1868. It was in 1868 that Kevin Marcy’s great-great grandfather founded the first ever funeral home in Ohio which is still operating today. Now, Kevin is a fifth generation funeral director that has been in the industry for the majority of his life – a true testament to his passion for providing caring services for hurting families. It is this same passion that lead Kevin, and his wife, Gina, to open Dream Land Pet Memorial Center in 2006 and Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services in 2012. Both of these are located right here in Acworth and focus not only serving our local area but all of Metro Atlanta. Kevin moved to the Atlanta area in the 1980s, after attending Ohio University and decided to attend mortuary school to continue the legacy his family had set for him. After graduation, he began work in the funeral industry and became the General Manager of Georgia’s market leading cremation society. It was also when he moved to Georgia that he met his wife, Gina, who is an Acworth native. Gina graduated from Kennesaw State and has always worked in finance; however, her passion for helping people during tough seasons of their lives aligned perfectly with Kevin and thus, their two businesses were created. Together, the couple have two sons, Wade and Reed, who are both involved in the business as well.

Dream Land Pet Memorial Center Kevin has always had a special place in his heart for animals, as he loves his own dogs, Sissy, Mimi and Carlos, dearly. He has always been involved in various animal rescue organizations. Therefore, it’s only fitting that Dream Land was the first funeral business the Marcys opened and it was also the very first full-service pet crematory and funeral home in Georgia. Dream Land is dedicated to serving you and your pet as if you are a part of their own family. Their mission is to assist families with the cremation of their pets in a dignified and loving manner. Kevin & Gina Marcy, with sons, Wade & Reed 30

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They promote healing by providing professional services and quality products to the grieving family. Most families feel the loss of a pet in the very same way they would feel the loss of a human family member because your pet’s love was unconditional and they were an important part of your family. Now you have the option of having a licensed funeral director and a staff of “pet lovers” handle your pet individually, in a dignified and caring manner; and provide you, the grieving pet parent, with the same options that you would have at a funeral home for any family member. Dream Land was founded to help your needs as the grieving pet owner and will guide you through the various services and options available. For example, some prefer the simplicity of making arrangements by phone without a visit to the facility while others prefer to come in advance or even at the time of need – the choice is yours. Dream Land will assist you step by step through the planning process and be with you and your family every step of the way through your healing.

Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services After opening Dream Land, the Marcys also saw a need for affordable, funeral and cremation services for people, as most funeral homes in the Atlanta area had high priced services that only added stress to families, thus, Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services was founded. The Marcy family has always believed that a meaningful and dignified funeral or cremation should not have to cost tens of thousands of dollars or be a source of stress during an already painful time. From these beliefs, the Marcy family has adopted the motto “Dignity is Always Affordable.” The Marcys and their staff are committed to serving the Metro Atlanta community with care, compassion and dignity. Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services offer a variety of different funeral and cremation options that will honor your loved ones without breaking your bank. In fact, your family can expect to spend up to 40% less than you would at another funeral home. The cremation services range from $795 – $2895 and their funeral services

The chapel offers a peaceful setting for a small memorial service or funeral.

They offer a variety of caskets, vaults, urns, memorial packages and more.

range in price from $1295 – $2995. No matter which service you select, you can be confident that the quality of care will be excellent. The staff will also help you plan a funeral service or memorial almost anywhere in Georgia – they are there for your family every single step of the way. They can also help you choose a church or you can choose to have the service at their private chapel, which is intimate and offers you and your family a nice, serene space to honor your loved one. They also offer several USA-made caskets and urns that are all high-quality, but once again, affordable. The services offered at Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services do not end when the ceremony is over, though. They offer many helpful resources to help hurting families deal with their loss and grief. A staff member is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with you regarding your loss – just like what is offered at Dream Land. Another aspect of Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services that sets them apart from other funeral homes in Georgia is the fact that they offer specialized Veterans funeral services for those that have served our country. They are an official Veterans Funeral Care affiliate which is a network of providers that spans the country – a fact that they are very proud of and rightfully so. They will help you select a Veterans Cemetery, which offers Veterans (as well as their spouses and dependent children) a free cemetery space, grave liner

The family room and chapel provide an intimate setting for the funeral or memorial service.

and headstone. They will also arrange a burial at a national cemetery along with Military Honors for a dignified military service. Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services is committed to giving your loved veteran the final salute they deserve after serving our country. Further, since Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services is always looking for ways to make life easier when dealing with the loss of a loved one, they offer two options for making arrangements or prearrangements. You can use their online planning form to make the arrangements for your loved one or to make pre-arrangements to avoid stress when you are faced with your loss. It is simple and straight forward, and once you submit your form online, a staff member will call you to finalize the details. However, if you would rather work directly with someone, just give them a call and someone will walk you through the steps necessary to make all the arrangements. The compassion, caring, loving, family-oriented services you will experience when utilizing services from either Dream Land Pet Memorial Center or Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services just simply cannot be beat – especially when paired with their incredibly affordable prices, an aspect of these two businesses that cannot be emphasized enough. While the loss of a loved one or a loved pet, is not something anybody wants to experience, knowing that here in Acworth, we have such amazing people like the Marcys to rely on can give us all peace of mind.

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The Importance of Quality Dentistry Now that National Health Care has been introduced into the United States, it is imperative that patients choose doctors that deliver quality care, including their dental healthcare. There are many factors in a dental office that contribute to excellent quality dentistry. Computers are now a mainstay in dental offices and provide many wonderful benefits for patients. Computers, using dental software, allow for a personal record to be digitally stored, which includes insurance information, benefits, dental charting, dental radiographs, dental photographs, gum disease charting, financial records and much more. Computer dental records allow the dental staff to utilize this information in numerous treatment rooms at the same time, which has tremendous benefits for the patient. Specific records can be easily and instantly shared with a laboratory or other doctors, following HIPPA compliance, providing more efficient care. Quality dental care in the modern age of computers demands a strong commitment from the dental office toward security and firewall protection, updating all software consistently, updating computers on a regular basis and having a strong IT department to ensure an efficient computer network is maintained within the office. Quality dentistry demands an extremely well organized sterilization room and process that all staff members are trained to follow methodically. A modern “Stericenter” invokes the clarity of an unsterile working area, demarcated with a red light and a sterile area that is physically separate and demarcated with blue light. State-of-the-art sterilization equipment is mandatory and ensures the safety of sterile instruments. The sterilization ovens themselves must be monitored regularly utilizing a certified technique to ensure they are functioning properly, as well. This level of safety provides patients the confidence they deserve. Many dental procedures have been around for more than 100 years and include procedures such as fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures and crowns. It is important for patients to realize that quality dentistry in the 21st century has improved all of these procedures because of the use of phenomenal technology. Root canals, for example, still remain the most dreaded treatment in dentistry. The reality is that root canals are 99% successful and are pain free more than 90% of the time. Amazing new technology permits root canals to be performed utilizing ultrasonic machines

that determine how long a root is inside your jawbone with highly developed motors that rotate and counter-rotate to clean and shape the root canals of your teeth, producing a far superior result. The most common dental process of diagnosing cavities has traditionally been performed using a pointed explorer, which has been greatly upstaged by use of a “Diagnodent” a laser that can scientifically measure decay and yields great confidence and quality for patients due to its superior accuracy and repeatability. At the root of quality dental health care is the dentist. This person must set a high standard of caring for patients, relating to patients, understanding their needs and delivering comfortable care that is excellent by every standard possible.

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

Recently, a patient named Patricia came into my office and had numerous problems that needed correcting. Patricia lived in an area as a child that did not have fluoride in the water; she drank many soft drinks and consequently developed very advanced decay in all of her teeth. Patricia had extensive dental care from a dentist she had visited many years ago that was now failing. Patricia wore a lower partial denture replacing four molars that were extracted. The metal clasps on this traditional old-style denture hooked onto several teeth and ultimately wiggled them loose. She was frustrated and unhappy to be losing more teeth. The use of a new, innovative denture design that greatly reduces the stress on anchor teeth was recommended for her and successfully allowed her mouth to be restored with a comfortable, quality result. Most dental offices today accept PPO insurance which standardizes the financial relationship between the patient and any of these participating offices. Therefore, it makes great sense for patients to scrutinize the quality of the dentist, dental office and staff they choose to take care of their dental health. Quality does matter.

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The City of Acworth in partnership with Acworth Community Magazine, held the Acworth Cup on Lake Acworth Beach. North Cobb, Allatoona, North Cobb Christian and North Paulding High Schools each brought teams of boys and girls to compete against each other. They competed in a variety of competitions including the fan favorite pizza eating competition. Allatoona High School took home the Acworth Cup for the fourth time. If you missed it this year, be sure to come out next year and cheer them on!

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Acworth Police Department Spotlight on one of our finest – Detective David St. Onge I have always been proud of our department in terms of community policing, dedication to fairness, transparency, and doing what’s right. As a whole, our department stands out for our professionalism as evidenced by our recognition by the state of Georgia, as well as the FBI National Academy. This past year, we achieved our state certification through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. We have a great deal to be proud of collectively, but a department is made up of its officers and staff, and they are really the ones who make us great. We are dedicated to the advancement of our officers through education and training opportunities. Most of our officers hold advanced degrees, and some have been honored by their colleges and universities. One such individual is Detective David St. Onge. He has earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration and was recently awarded the Bob Driscoll Award for Regional Studies and Service from Reinhardt University. As a recipient of this award, Detective St. Onge received a research grant to aid in the study of seasonal property crime rates in the city of Acworth. The Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards fund was established by the Reinhardt University faculty to encourage students and faculty to engage in the study of and service to the regional community. It is clear to me, and it has been demonstrated by Detective St. Onge, that the pursuit of advancement in education is an obvious benefit to both the police department and the community as a whole. Detective St. Onge was awarded his grant for research that was specifically linked to the city of Acworth. He studied the relationship between teenage idle times resulting from breaks in the local academic school calendar and its correlation with property crime rates in the corresponding community. His research was designed to answer the following question: Are property crimes, specifically instances of entering automobiles inside the regional community of Acworth occurring more frequently when local teens are home from school? Detective St. Onge’s research did show a direct correlation between instances of entering automobiles and the Cobb County School System summer break. Last year, during the summer break, the Acworth Police Department implemented Operation IMPACT, which was a focused operation specifically targeted at an area of the city which had historically higher instances of entering automobiles during school breaks. As a result, we were able to reduce the occurrences of entering automobiles by nearly 70%. It is important to note that most instances of entering automobiles occur when thieves break into unlocked vehicles. The simplest step that you can take to prevent becoming a victim of entering automobiles is to remember to lock your car doors and keep your valuables out of sight. Criminals are attracted to the easiest targets, and a locked door is often the only deterrence needed. Det. St. Onge, was awarded the Bob Driscoll Award for Regional Studies and Service from Reinhardt University.

We are very proud of Detective St. Onge for his academic accomplishments, as well as his contributions to this department. Our officers are second to none in their dedication to education and training, which translates to increased efficiency and productivity and, most importantly, improved protection for the citizens of Acworth. Please join me in congratulating Detective St. Onge on this prestigious award!

2015 Citizens Police Academy Graduates Ayers, Michael Brady, Michelle Carmichael, Toby Carpenter, Angie Cory, Pat Daniel, Randy Fountain-Breeden, D. Gajdik, Stanley Ham, Lauren Ham, Troy Hamrick, Elizabeth Heyward, Deborah Hill, Deborah

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Baccalaureate Message by State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth Seventy-five years ago last month, the German Army’s 19th Panzer Corps, under the Command of Lieutenant General Heinz Guderian, blasted through the Ardennes Forest at the French town of Sedan, throwing Western Europe into panic and leading to the surrender of France, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg in less than six weeks. Just three days after the invasion, newly appointed Prime Minister Winston Churchill made his first PM address to the British House of Commons. With Great Britain standing alone against the coming onslaught of Nazi Germany, he closed his remarks by assuring the British people that “I have nothing to offer you but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” How true this promise of blood and sweat would be at this extraordinary inflection point in history, as the British people stood alone against an enemy that was darker and more powerful than any they had ever faced. As we consider defining moments in the lives of men and nations, it can be said that our recent graduates, whether entering college or the workforce, like Great Britain in 1940, stand mostly alone against an enemy every bit as menacing as Nazi Germany, as they face the toilsome, tearful and spiritually threatening challenge of young adulthood. In facing this all important transition, I urge graduates and those who care about them to consider three truths that will define not just these pivotal years of transition, but the direction of the rest of their lives. These truths are: (1) we are all given a choice throughout life to either be pleasers of God or be pleasers of people; (2) the people you compare yourself to are extremely important in shaping your decisions; and (3) if you seek to live in the center of God’s will for your life, you can expect your share of blood, toil, tears and sweat. To the truth of pleasing God or pleasing men , Jesus tells his disciples in His Sermon on the Mount, “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24) No matter where we are in life, whether the sorority house or the State House, we all face this fundamental question, often multiple times each day: Whom do I really seek to please, God or man? Does my human desire for the approval of others or the achievement of success in this world outweigh my desire to follow God and remain in the center of His will for my life? Regarding the second truth, to whom do you compare yourself when you look in the mirror? Do you compare yourself to your friends, family, people in your residence hall or people in the great hall of faith? These real, living, breathing people: Noah, Joseph, Rahab, Gideon, David and others “who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises… [people] of whom the world was not worthy” (Hebrews 11:33, 38) are models for us to view as our true peer group. For those of us who struggle to relate to Biblical figures of the past, we can compare ourselves to the 30 east African teenagers who, in April 2015, were taken off of a bus in Libya by ISIS militants and forced to either renounce their Christian faith or be immediately beheaded. Unable to break away from their captors, each one of these teenagers testified Christ in their moment of trial and were brutally murdered for their faith. The perspective of comparing ourselves to these 19 year old people of faith not only helps us with our present struggles, but gives us a peer group with higher goals and aspirations than to prevail over the Game of Thrones that is our present age. Lastly, if you commit to living in the center of God’s will for your life, you can expect to suffer for the faith. You can expect mockery, exclusion, injustice and misrepresentation of your beliefs. You can expect to see a change in your friends as diverging value systems lead you away from those with whom you previously agreed. As Jesus told his disciples in the last discussion He ever had with them, “These things I have spoken to you that you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) To our graduates and others who commit themselves to the true Christian life, in which Christ is not only our eternal Savior but the Lord of our lives, may we embody the words inscribed on the tombstone of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who paid with his life for opposing the Nazis: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and of sound thinking. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.” (II Timothy 1:7-9)

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Can I B uy A N ew H ome W ithout M y C urrent H ome B eing S old? In today’s real estate market, many homebuyers are misinformed by the likes of banks and media talking heads on what is possible and what is not possible when it comes to financing a home. Many are under the impression that they cannot buy a new home while still carrying a mortgage on their existing home. The information the media spews out about my industry makes my skin crawl. I read articles published through national media outlets that are flat out incorrect. I have emailed the writers to rebut their entire article numerous times and never hear back, which does not shock me. A lot of articles will reference something in California and will write the article as if it will affect you here in Acworth/Kennesaw. What then happens is that many people are discouraged from going after that new home, or looking into refinancing their current home to take advantage of today’s interest rates. If I ever leave you with any valuable information, please know one thing is true regarding mortgage lending — no two situations are ever the same — what your neighbor did or did not do, does not mean you can or cannot take advantage of the market, and this is especially true when it comes to states other than Georgia.

Jay White

Let’s talk about banks. I often see homebuyers given misinformation by banks, such as you must sell your current home prior to buying your new home. This comes from banks having many overlays within their guidelines that are over and above the guidelines I adhere to daily. It also comes from lack of experience by the bankers taking your phone call. Here is the meat of the article — you can buy a new home while still owning your current home, provided you can meet the debt to income ratio requirements and reserve requirements. Currently, there are no hard and fast debt ratio requirements, it is case by case. Fannie Mae does publish a 45% max back end debt ratio; however, I have recently closed deals with slightly higher debt ratios. Freddie Mac is more liberal within reason. FHA allows higher debt ratios as well. Reserves are simple, you just need to show 6 months’ worth of mortgage payments for both homes. These funds do not have to be liquid and can be in a retirement account. You are not accessing these funds, just showing you have them. Debt ratios are calculated off of your gross income for W-2 employees, not the net take home pay. Self-employed individuals benefit a lot from debt to income flexibility as self-employed income is calculated from the last two years of personal and business returns. In talking to local Realtors, the majority prefer not to make an offer on a new home with a contingency to sell a current home. So, if you have been thinking about buying a new home and your current home is not sold, don’t let that stop you. Talk to a mortgage professional who knows how to close loans. Jay has been in mortgage lending for 13 years. He currently serves as President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their children Dante, Sterling and Enzo. You can reach Jay at (770) 870-0644 or by email at Jay.White@AngelOakHomesLoans.com.

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Better Business Bureau Urges Parents to be Vigilant to Protect Children’s Social Security Number & Personal Information

Who in Your Home is the Most Tempting Target for Identity Thieves? Better Business Bureau urges parents to take steps to protect their check their children’s personal identifiable information from identity thieves. Many parents apply to get their newborn a Social Security number before leaving the hospital. The Social Security Administration (SSA) says registering infants enables parents to claim children as dependents for tax purposes, open a bank account for them, obtain medical coverage and apply for government services for the child. Unfortunately, a child’s SS number can often be more valuable to thieves than an adult’s because children have pristine credit histories. Because the victims might not check their credit report for more than a decade, thieves can use their stolen identities for years without being detected. As children approach adulthood, a stolen identity can cause real trouble with long term consequences, including unpaid debts, difficulty obtaining credit, and high interest rates on credit cards and loans. A poor credit history can also make it difficult to find a rental property and may even result in being turned down for a job. There are several indications that your child’s identity may have been stolen: • Your family is turned down for government benefits because they are being claimed by the identity thief • The Internal Revenue Service may notify you that your child didn’t pay income tax or that their SS number was used on someone else income tax return • Your child receives credit card statements or debt collection notices • A child’s personal information may be put at risk when it is given out to schools, used to sign up for little league, applying for a library card or given out at a physician or dentist’s office. When asked for a child’s Social Security number, parents should ask why the number is required, how will it be used and protected, what happens if you decline to give it and whether an alternative proof of identity be used instead. Parents are urged to check a child’s credit report as they approach 16 years old, however, in light of the hacking of 80 million files from Anthem Insurance, it is preferable to immediately pull credit reports for all dependents covered by an Anthem policy and visit the company’s site for further instructions for free credit monitoring. You may check credit reports free of charge at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling (877) 322-8228. If there are signs of unauthorized activity in your or your child’s credit report, BBB recommends filing a police report, alerting any one of the credit reporting companies to putting a freeze on credit reports, and informing lenders, banks and other financial institutions about the problem. You will find additional details and step-by-step guidance on repairing ID theft damage in the “Get Consumer Help” pages at www.BBB.org and at the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Resources web pages. The Social Security Office provides great information on what to do if your Social Security number is stolen. For more information, please visit www.SocialSecurity.gov.

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American Legion Post 304 I would like to think that a significant number of “mature” Americans know that June 6, 1944, is known as D-Day (the World War II invasion of German occupied France). Sadly, many of the younger generations haven’t a clue as to the significance, magnitude and loss of Allied lives during this operation. How many, when quizzed, would be able to name the five beaches (Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah) of the invasion? Maybe we should show the movie “The Longest Day” in high school American History classes. Ironically, there was another significant military operation that began on June 6, in 1918. Yep, also in France during World War I, U.S. forces launched their first major counteroffensive against the Germans on that date. In late May 1918, the German Aisne offensive was the third of their Spring Offensives in France. They advanced the Western Front to within 45 miles of Paris. U.S. forces, commanded by General John J. Pershing, blunted the German offensive and launched a counteroffensive on June 6th to drive the Germans out of Belleau Wood. The Battle of Belleau Wood was fought mainly by the 4th Marine Brigade. The Marines commanded by General James Harbord (U. S. Army) faced four German Divisions positioned in the woods. German General Eich Ludendorff was charged with denying U.S. Forces any semblance of victory. His forces attacked ferociously with machine guns, artillery and gas. The Marines suffered more than 1,087 casualties on the first day of operations taking Hill 142. Ya gotta love USMC humor – when French officers advised the Marines “digging in,” to retreat, USMC Captain Lloyd Williams replied, “Retreat? Hell, we just got here!” The Marines cleared the woods six times over a three week period. On June 26, the Marines finally secured the woods at the cost of 1,811 dead and 7,966 wounded or missing in action. General (Black Jack) Pershing called the Battle of Belleau Wood the biggest battle since Appomattox for the United States. He also stated, “The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle!” Following the Battle of Belleau Wood, the U.S. Marines were referred to by their now famous moniker “Devil Dogs.” Legend has it that the Germans coined the moniker due to their respect for the Marines vigorous and self-confident fighting ability. Semper Fi, Marines! God Bless America! Commander Ron r.asby@post304.org

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W all R epairs 101 I thought this month I would tackle interior wall repairs. It does take a little practice and can be messy, but it can be really satisfying. Realize that the Gypsum Wallboard or “Drywall” in its simplest form is actually mud, sandwiched between two pieces of construction paper. Therefore, the interior walls of your home are just a “vertical, flat mud pie sandwich.” So, how do I repair this vertical paper covered mud pie you ask? Simple. You use mud and paper of course…..well, sort of.

Jeff Glover

Let’s start with the tools needed to complete a basic drywall repair. The following items can be picked up at any hardware store or home improvement warehouse; a small 1 gallon pail of joint compound, 12” plastic or stainless steel mud pan, 6” drywall knife, utility knife and a roll of paper tape. If you plan on tackling a bathroom remodel or even a couple of rooms in your basement, you will need a 5 gallon bucket of ready mix joint compound. However, you can also use USG Durabond 20 minute powdered mud; this sets much quicker and will allow you to do multiple coats in less time.

Next, take a utility knife and clean any loose debris from around the hole. Fill the hole, cover a 3” x 3” area with your joint compound and add a piece of paper tape to cover the hole. Using your 6” knife, skim a light coat of the joint compound over the top of the paper tape to hide it. You may want to do one or two more coats to completely hide the paper tape below. When it is completely dry, sand the area, smooth and paint. If you are in a hurry, I have used a heat gun or even hair dryer to speed up the process. As you can see, this is a pretty easy repair. But, if you have a large hole, you will want to cut out the area and add a piece of drywall. To do this, add a piece of scrap wood inside the hole to attach your drywall. Then, fill in the seams with joint compound apply your paper tape over the top of the joints and add two to three more top coats like you did on the smaller repair, then sand and paint. As you can see, it is not hard to repair drywall if you have the right tools and take your time. 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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Y our C hild’s 20/20 V ision I sn’t A lways “P erfect” Did you know that more than 80 percent of everything you and your child perceive, comprehend and remember, depends on the effectiveness of your visual system? Vision problems such as lazy eye, poor eye-hand coordination and the inability to move and track your eyes together as a team and focus on information can hinder your child’s ability to learn. These problems can be present, even if your child scores a perfect 20/20 on the school eye exam.

Dr. Dylan Reach

That’s why it’s important to have your children’s eyes examined by an optometrist who specializes in all aspects of eye health, including the diagnosis and treatment of hidden eye disorders. The exam should include tests for visual interpretation, muscle balance and movement, color vision, depth perception and visual field. And, if an eye disorder is detected, the doctor can arrange for the latest in vision therapy. Vision therapy is a treatment program designed to help children learn, relearn and reinforce specific skills to eliminate vision problems and improve their visual system. In vision therapy, doctors prescribe specific tasks to be done under controlled circumstances. Repetition of these tasks improves vision by coordinating eye muscles, straightening the alignment of the eyes, improving eye movement, eye coordination and eye focusing ability. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of vision problems. Let’s make a commitment to children’s eye health. Together, we can make a difference. Physical Signs:

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• Frequent Headaches • Poor Eye-Hand Coordination • Constantly looks down when copying. • Holds head very close to reading materials. • Moves entire head, not just eyes, when reading. • Frequently loses place while reading. Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, you may contact him at (770) 974-3153 or visit their website at www.AcworthEyes.com.

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Albert “Butch” Price has lived in Acworth for the past 51 years. Although he was not born here, he considers Acworth to truly be his home and could not imagine a better place to live. Born on December 16, 1941, as the son of a coal miner in Alabama, Butch spent the early years of his life moving from coal mining town to coal mining town. Finally, Butch’s father went to work for a coal mining company that was owned by Alabama Power Company located in Gorgas, Alabama. This became the town Butch really grew up in and also the town where he met his future wife and graduated high school. After graduating high school, Butch decided he wanted to go to school to become a teacher and a coach, modeled after a great high school coach he had. Butch was the first in his family to attend college and ended up going to Livingston State College in Alabama. Then, Livingston was a teacher training institute but it is now the University of West Alabama. When he left for school, his “sweetheart,” Jo Carol, was still a senior in high school, but she shared Butch’s desire to become a teacher. Thus, when she graduated, she decided to attend Livingston as well. The couple loved their time in college together and because of summer classes, Jo Carol wound up graduating only a few months behind Butch. In 1964, when both Butch and Jo Carol were getting ready to graduate college, they began talking about possible teaching jobs and salaries with the Dean of Women at Livingston. At that time, the teaching salary in Alabama was $3,600 a year with a possible supplement depending on the county. Well, in Georgia, the salary was $4,000 a year and Cobb County had an additional supplement that they paid teachers. So, the Dean of Women told Butch and Jo Carol to call Mr. Joe Hayes in a small town called Acworth in Georgia – and this is where Butch’s story in Acworth began. Joe Hayes used to be a principal in the town where Livingston was located in Alabama. However, he ended up moving to Acworth and became the principal at Acworth Elementary School. At this time, Cobb County really didn’t have a personnel office and principals were on their own to find and hire teachers for their schools – much different than how it is today. So, because Mr. Hayes knew about Livingston, whenever he had a vacancy at Acworth Elementary, he would call Livingston for possible candidates. 46

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Butch Price Thus, he had openings at Acworth for the school year following Butch and Jo Carol’s graduation. So, they set up an interview and the couple drove from Alabama to Acworth to hear what Mr. Hayes had to say. The day Butch and Jo Carol drove to Acworth for the first time is one that Butch can still to this day remember extremely vividly. They drove across the “little dam,” also known as the bridge on Highway 92 that goes over both Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona and pulled into the little roadside park. He gazed out over the lakes and the sun was shining bright, green foliage everywhere – Acworth was really showing off for them! At that moment, Butch remembers saying that he would like to live here – that was before he even saw the rest of the city or met Mr. Hayes! They continued on into Acworth and met with him at Acworth Elementary, which used to be Acworth High School as well – before North Cobb High School was built. At this time, Awtrey Middle had not yet been built so Acworth Elementary was kindergarten through 8th grade. Mr. Hayes was quite a character and helped Butch and Jo Carol get everything settled. That day, they decided that Butch would teach 7th and 8th grades at Acworth Elementary and Jo Carol would teach English and Spanish at North Cobb. Before they left, Mr. Hayes also set up housing for them. Whenever he had recent Livingston graduates come to teach, he arranged for them to live at the McClure house, in one of the apartments on Dallas Street. At this time, there were already four other Livingston grads working at Acworth Elementary that Butch and Jo Carol knew. They went back to Alabama, excited to move to Acworth that following fall. However, two weeks later, Butch got a call from Mr. Hayes who said that Jo Carol would now be working at Acworth Elementary with them, as he had a vacancy. He also said that he wanted them to come to Acworth the following weekend. Mr. Hayes was a character, so people did what he said – so Butch and Jo Carol came on back to Acworth. Once they arrived, Mr. Hayes took them to their new home – not the McClure house anymore. Instead, Mr. Hayes took them down Lucille Avenue to a place called Scout Haven. This was a Girl Scout camp where a new home had been built. Mr. Hayes told the couple that they could live in the house and they only needed to keep the grass cut and check in any Girl Scout troops that wanted to camp there. Thus, once the couple got married and moved to Acworth to start their teaching jobs, they moved in and loved living at Scout Haven. Butch says it

was like living at a resort – they had their own beach on the lake, had paddle boats and other water activities, and maybe only had to check in ten troops over a two year period. It was bliss! In 1966, Butch and Jo Carol had both been teaching at Acworth and living at Scout Haven – and loving every minute in their new home. However, the time had come, and they moved out of Scout Haven and ended up buying their own house in Acworth (this is where Butch still lives today) for only about 17,000 dollars! With a take home check every month of a little under $600 per month for both of them, this was all they could afford, but Butch loves his home. In 1966, Butch and Jo Carol had their first son, Tim, and Darren, their second son in 1969, and their third child, their daughter Amy, in 1970. All three of their children went to Acworth Elementary, Awtrey Middle School and North Cobb High School. Both Tim and Darren still live here in Acworth and Amy lives nearby – a testament to the city they grew up in that they didn’t want to leave. Butch enjoyed having his children grow up in Acworth and served as the city’s Summer Recreation Director, as well as the coach for several little league teams in Acworth. When the kids were born, Jo Carol became a stay at home mom and Butch left Acworth Elementary to work in the Central County office for Cobb County in a federal teaching program. This was the transition from teaching to administration that Butch was looking for. He then became the assistant principal at Hollydale Elementary school for one year, followed by a three year career as principal at Powder Springs Elementary beginning in 1973. When Butch became an administrator, he realized he had reached all his life goals – becoming a teacher, a coach (even if only for little league), and an administrator!

Jo Carol Price back in the 80s Pictured top, center, is Butch (standing, far right) with his faculty and staff his first year as Principal in 1978 at Acworth Elementary.

In 2006, Butch was nominated by his granddaughter, Caroline, who was 6 yrs. old, as the Grandparent of the Year, for a contest that Acworth Community Magazine was holding. He did go on to win the award – “and making tomato sandwiches with her papa” was one of her special things to do with him. (Pictured above)

Once the kids started school, Jo Carol went back to teaching at Acworth Elementary school. At this time, Mr. Hayes had retired and a new principal was in place. However, the new principal left after only a year and Butch was actually offered the job! Even though it meant that Jo Carol had to move schools, as you can’t be married to your superior in the school, Butch took the job and served as principal at Acworth Elementary from 1978 until 1996 when he retired. During his time as principal at Acworth, Jo Carol was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer in 1991 and passed away that year. Butch is thankful for the community here in Acworth and his church, Acworth United Methodist, for the support that helped him through this tough time. Butch retired from the school system in 1996 and decided he wanted to serve the community in a different way this time. He ran for City Council and has now served the city of Acworth in this capacity for 20 years. He has watched Acworth grow from a little tiny town of only about 3,000 people to now almost 30,000 people – while still keeping the small town feel we all love! Butch’s whole story in Acworth really revolves around the education system here in our community and to this day, he is still in contact with the education community here through his three grandchildren. He spent a total of 20 years of his career solely at Acworth Elementary and could not have imagined what a great life he was going to have when he and Jo Carol moved to our city so many years ago. Happiness to Butch has been living in Acworth. Acworth is his true home…once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

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“Beet” You to the Punch Did you know that early settlers used beets to dye their clothing? This point got driven home to me quite effectively the first time I cooked with fresh beets. Now, don’t get me wrong – I love beets and fresh ones are the absolute best. My problem was that I didn’t take any steps to protect my hands from their natural color. My hands were red for weeks afterwards (just like my first attempt at making red velvet cake, but that’s another story). So, the lesson learned is that if you are working with fresh beets, always wear disposable gloves to protect your hands from unwanted color transfer. To begin, pull on your disposable gloves and then simply peel and chop the beets, cover them in water and boil them until fork tender. They become sweeter as they cook and don’t require any seasoning at all. Taste them when they are done to determine if you want a sprinkling of salt, but be sure to taste them first. They’ll also shrink slightly during boiling so keep that in mind.

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As you might imagine, there are a wide variety of uses for cooked beets. Serve them straight up on a bed of greens with just a splash of balsamic vinegar (white balsamic is even better!) and you’re sure to get many “oohs and aah” for your dazzling dish. Throw them into a salad with some field greens, goat cheese (or even blue cheese), add some roasted peanuts or pecans and drizzle with a vinaigrette made from balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Raspberry vinaigrette is also good with this. This leftover salad is great thrown into a wrap or on a precooked pizza crust with diced, cooked chicken or shrimp. Cooked beets are a wonderful addition to pasta dishes as well, especially if paired with salty bacon. Cook one pound of bacon in a large skillet and lay it on paper towels to drain when done. Add one box of thawed, chopped spinach to the bacon grease, 16 ounces of cooked pasta and 1½ – 2 cups of cooked, chopped beets. Cook until warm, then add either 4 ounces of feta cheese or goat cheese OR 4 ounces of cream cheese. Continue cooking until the cheese is softened and stirs easily into the pasta mixture. Crumble the bacon in and serve with a splash of balsamic vinegar, which enhances the sweetness of the beets. Let me leave you with a parting thought about beets – yes, they will make your hands look like you should be on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, but their taste will make you the culinary darling of your family. So, serve up your beets with pride…and gloved hands! Happy Cooking! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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N eck P ain Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible to injury and pain. The cervical spine’s susceptibility to injury is due in part to biomechanics. Activities and events that affect cervical biomechanics include prolonged sitting, repetitive movement, accidents, falls and blows to the head. Neck pain can be bothersome and it can have a variety of causes. There are three main causes of neck pain: • The first is injury and accidents resulting from a sudden forced movement of the head or neck in any direction. The sudden “whipping” motion injures the surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head. Muscles react by tightening and contracting, creating muscle fatigue, which can result in pain and stiffness. Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash. Dr. Craig Gruber • The second cause is growing older. Degenerative disorders such as osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease directly affect the spine. • Thirdly, daily living can also affect the spine. Poor posture, obesity and weak abdominal muscles often disrupt spinal balance, causing the neck to bend forward to compensate. Stress and emotional tension cause muscles to tighten and contract, resulting in pain and stiffness. Postural stress can contribute to chronic neck pain with symptoms extending into the upper back and the arms. Chiropractic can help with neck pain. Your chiropractor will do a physical and neurological exam. He or she will observe your posture, range of motion and physical condition, noting movement that causes pain. A chiropractor will also feel your spine, noting its curvature and alignment and also feel for muscle spasms. In some instances, your chiropractor may order tests to help diagnose your condition. An x-ray can show narrowed disc spaces, fractures, bone spurs or arthritis. A computerized axial tomography (CAT scan) or a magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI) can show bulging discs and herniations, if nerve damage is suspected. Your chiropractor will develop a program of care that may combine more than one type of treatment depending on your personal needs. The treatment plan may include mobilization, massage, rehabilitative exercises and gentle spinal manipulation. 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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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.

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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!

June Events: • June 4: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m., at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you. • June 4: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at NorthStar Church: Guest speaker will be Nancy Wright Whatley, Vice President Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). Cost: $15/members and $25/non- members. The guest speaker for the May luncheon was Chris Ragsdale, Cobb County School Superintendent, pictured with ABA President Jay White (right).

Cloud 9 Nail & Spa was the ABA Sponsor of the Month. Pictured L- R: Nancy Romero, Manager Skai Blue & Juliana Eslava (Not pictured, Owner Rosie Lopez)

• June 9: 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. • June 9: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3 – 4:30 p.m., at Fast Eddies Sports Café: Cross networking event that focuses on passing referrals between two business associations. Cost: $5 • June 11: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Buffalo’s Cafe, located at 3161 Cobb Parkway. Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. FREE/members and $5/non-members (drink ticket & food provided). • June 23: 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.

Creations by Cookie catered the May luncheon. Pictured: Sandra “Cookie” Cook & Laura Letourneau (right)

Awtrey Middle School was the ABA School of the Month and received a $300 check. Kim Wigington (right) presented the check to Principal Jeff Crawford and Teacher of the Year, Ashley Clody.

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2015 Acworth Business Association Scholarships (pictured left-right)

• Gene Cheatham “All American” – Jacob Alexei Bulim • Jeff Glover “Outstanding Community Service” – Rachel Marie Keener • Marlon Longacre “Outstanding Performing Arts” – Lauren Alexandria Green • Rhonda Newton “Outstanding Leadership” – Josefina Rodriquez Sturba • Doug Allen “Outstanding Student Athlete” – Chandler Monroe Watson • Jim Payne “Outstanding Leadership” – Christopher Alan Toy • Brian Bulthuis “Outstanding Community Service” – Matthew Harrison Phillips • Grady Clark “Outstanding Performing Arts” – Christopher Leland Sferra • Calvin Diemer “Outstanding Student Athlete” – Madison Marie Lewis (not pictured) 52

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May’s Alive After Five held at Gabriel’s Restaurant & Bakery

The May AA5 was hosted by Gabriel’s at the Old Mill Restaurant & Bakery. Everyone enjoyed trying their menu selections but one of the favorites was the Warm Collard Green Dip! Pictured Left: Johnnie Gabriel Right: Karen Welch, Co-Owner Denver Woods & Danielle Wortham

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Life is challenging and we are not going to make it through unscathed. We will face various addictions, relational challenges, financial strains, career difficulties, sickness, complications, trouble and the list could go on and on. What most people long for is a fresh start or a new beginning. Let me challenge you to desire something more. I don’t want you to be limited to J. R. Lee experiencing a new beginning or a fresh start. I want you to experience the fact that God can make all things new in your life! Let me explain. Jesus promised to prepare a place for those who love Him just before He left this earth a few thousand years ago. This is what He said… Revelation 21:4-6 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Have you been abused, abandoned or betrayed? Have you suffered or wept? Jesus tells us that He will wipe away the tears from our eyes. Not only that, He will remove the reason for our pain! That means no more cancer, financial struggle, addictions, divorce or even dieting! That’s good news but it gets even better… 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” The good news? God has never made a promise that was too good to be true! He always keeps His word. Even when it doesn’t feel possible – God will ultimately prevail. It’s not just a promise for the “spiritually elite.” It is a promise for you and I. 6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. I remember coming home from baseball conditioning my freshman year of High School. I was so thirsty that I grabbed the first thing I saw when I opened the refrigerator – a gallon of milk. After guzzling it straight out of the jug for a few moments I noticed something was wrong. The milk was spoiled to the point that it more closely resembled cottage cheese. What I thought would quench my thirst just left me disgusted (I still will not drink milk to this day). Isn’t that how life is? We are thirsty for something that will satisfy and we are willing to try just about anything (pills, beverage, relationship, success, financial gain), but nothing seems to work. Want to know why? The only thing that will satisfy your thirst long-term is Jesus. Only He can give you what you are really looking for. Only He can make all things new!

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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

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Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.HickoryHeights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Svcs: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.IronhillBaptist.org 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

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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

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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

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

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Coaching/Training

Assisted Living

connect 2 success™, soft skills coaching & training (404) 955-1055 www.connect2successgroup.com

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

Computer Services/Repair

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

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

Counseling

Captian Kleen Speed Lube (678) 290-3189 www.CaptainKleenSpeedLube.com 4210 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

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

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 Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Chiropractors

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

Daycare

Banking/Financial Services

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brookwood Christian Academy (678) 401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com 4728 Wood Street, Acworth DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw 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

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

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

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

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

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

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919 The Mad Hatter (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com 5220 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta

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

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

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

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

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

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

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

Moutain Lakes Insurance (770) 294-5745 8744 Main Street, Ste 301, Woodstock

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

Jewelry/Appearal

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

Glitz & Glamour (770) 529-4993 www.glitzandglamourinc.com 4857 N. Main Street, #210, Acworth

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

Jeweled Destiny (678) 498-8897 440 Barrett Parkway. Suite 27, Kennesaw

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

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

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

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

Optometrist/Eyewear

Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

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

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

ReCREATION/Summer camps Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org/camps SKY ZONE (678) 426-4400 1650 Airport Rd. Suite 105, Kennesaw Tonchu Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com The YMCA (770) 423-9622 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw

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

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

JD’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8434 WellStar 4424 South Main Street, Acworth (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 Plumbers 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth AquaDoc Plumbing Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 516-9000 (770) 917-9791 www.plumbdr.com 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth TK & Sons Plumbing (770) 529-0799 Weight Loss www.tkandsonsplumbing.com 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

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

Lilly Cichon (770) 912-4743 www.greatcobbhomes.com Se habla español Sunrise Realty (678) 231-4579

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