July 2013 Issue by Acworth Community Magazine

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FEATURED Community

6 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 8 — 14 COMMUNITY NEWS

Terry Tinnell’s Journey

COLUMNS

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36 — How to prepare for financing your new home 37 — Term Life Insurance: A Popular Choice For Many

38 — Canker Sores 40 — From the chief’s desk

16 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

42 — New AC Unit is the Best Investment in the Market

18 cOMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

43 — TERRY TINNELL takes on treacherous terrain

20 — 31 LOCAL DOCTORS TO KNOW

44 — Tennis and Chiropractic

46 — 47 ACWORTH BUSINESS ASSOC. 51 ACWORTH WOMEN’S CENTER

48 — SEP IRAs 50 — Is My Social Media Generating Business? 50 — The Dog Days of Summer 52 — Vision’s Role In Sports

Celebrations 32 — 33 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

53 — let’s get to grillin’& Chillin’

Faith 54 — SUMMER IS FOR STRATEGY

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

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Contributors Don Akridge, Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Kristy Alcala, Bobbie Jo Ryan, Jeff Chase, Dr. Dylan Reach, Jay White, James Albright, Don Kyle, Lauren Ham, Dr. Scott Harden, Cynthia Regalla, Tiffany Hughes, Dr. Sherri Ziomek, Marvon Williams, Dan Jape, Frank White, Mayor Tommy Allegood, J. R.. Lee, Jeff Glover, Leang Heng, Chief Wayne Dennard & Brandon Douglas

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website: www.AcworthCM.com Facebook.com/AcworthCM Acworth Community Magazine, a publication of Around Acworth, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. Acworth Community Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to build a sense of community and pride in the Acworth area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free by mail. For readers outside our mailing area, subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Please send a check or money order to the address above. Acworth Community Magazine welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline for each issue is the 10th of the preceding month. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Acworth Community Magazine is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. ÂŠ Copyright 2013. 4

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Message From The Mayor I hope your summer is off to a great start and that you and your family are making lifelong memories! As you begin to make your final plans for the summer, I wanted to let you know of some things going on in your community. Back to School Outdoor Movie Night. Before you send the kids back to school, we would like to invite you and your family to one more night out! The city will be partnering with our friends at the Acworth Business Association to host an outdoor movie night at the Acworth Sports Complex on Friday, August 2. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. This is FREE to the public! Senior Citizen Activities. Are you a senior citizen looking to get active or do you have a parent or grandparent that you would like to get active? The city offers several programs that include day trips, exercise classes, monthly luncheons and much more! Give our Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department a call today and see how you can get active! Farmer’s Market. Each Friday through October 25, local farmers will have fresh Georgia grown vegetables, plants, baked pies, cakes, jams and much more from which to choose. The market takes place in the upper parking lot of Historic Downtown Acworth from 7 a.m. — 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. Youth Sports Registrations. Both the Acworth Baseball Association and the Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association will be gearing up for their fall seasons. The Acworth Baseball Association will be holding registration in mid-August for ages 3 — 18. Stay up to date on the latest options to register by visiting www.acworthbaseball. org. The Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association is now registering for the 2013 season for football players and cheerleaders between the ages of 4 — 12. You can register online at www.acworthwarriors.com or visit one of their onsite registration dates. Women’s Sprint Triathlon. In our continued effort to draw visitors to our community to create exposure and positive economic impact for our businesses and residents alike, the city

will be hosting the PT Solutions Women’s Sprint Triathlon at Dallas Landing Park on Sunday, August 4. This event serves as one the largest women only triathlons in the Southeast. The race begins at Dallas Landing Park and ends in Historic Downtown Acworth. SPLOST Updates. The parking improvement project on the North Side of the Acworth Sports Complex is complete. This project added more than 20 much needed parking spaces while widening traffic lanes, increasing accessibility, improving traffic flow and reconfiguring the parking layout. The Acworth Police Department Headquarters remains in the design process; look for construction to begin this fall. You can view the status of all the SPLOST projects at www.acworth.org. As always, for more information on any of these events or programs, you can visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news program on our home page, “like” the “Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department” page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @aprd. God Bless, Tommy

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Which Of These Neuropathy Symptoms Do You Suffer from? If You Suffer From A Single One Of These Torturous Symptoms – Numbness, Tingling, Or Sharp Nerve Pain – THEN THE FACTS BELOW MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT YOU HAVE EVER READ IN YOUR LIFE Neuropathy affects every part of your life -walking, sitting, and even sleeping. Maybe you’ve had multiple tests, only to find out no one has any idea what you have. Maybe you’ve even been put on a drug with heavy side effects.

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If so you may have a condition called peripheral neuropathy. My name is Dr. Amy Valente, and I’ve been helping people with neuropathy and nerve problems for years. More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs. This painful condition interferes with your body’s ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions. Why not get help by those trained to correct the major cause of peripheral neuropathy? Data from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ Job Analysis of Chiropractic lists arm and leg neuropathy as the second most common nerve problem treated by chiropractors. Often neuropathy is caused by a degenerating spine pressing on the nerve roots. This can happen in any of the vertebral joints from the neck all the way down to the tail bone. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Neuropathy

By using gentle techniques, I’m able to release the pressure that has built up on the nerve. This allows the nerve to heal and the symptoms to go away. Listen to what some of our patients have to say about it: “Low back pain and leg numbness was what originally brought me to the office. Before my care here, I wasn’t able to hold my son for longer than a minute, but now I can hold him and play with him more often. I can walk with no problems or assistance and my wife is especially happy that I can spend time with the family. The atmosphere has really added to the experience because the staff helped me to get better through their care and friendliness.!” Thanks-John Ratledge “Pain and numbness on my left side originally brought me into the office. Now that I am receiving care I have the ability to feel hot and cold in my left hand which I could not do before. I have decreased pain and increased feeling on my left side. What amazed me the most about chiropractic care is feeling more improvements than through medications.” Thanks again, Shannon Dillard How To Find Out If This Will Work For You It’s time for you to find out if chiropractic will be your neuropathy solution. For 14 days only, $20 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $250 for! What does this offer include? Everything. Take a look at what you will receive: • An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms… (NOTE: These would normally

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Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services Ribbon Cutting On May 3, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, located at 4671 South Main Street. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Gina and Kevin Marcy on their new Acworth location. Kevin's great-great grandfather started the first family funeral home in Ohio, and today they continue the legacy. Prior to starting Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Kevin and Gina also founded Dream Land Pet Memorial Center in 2006. As animal lovers themselves, it was a true heartfelt calling to help others deal with losing their furry family members. The first full service pet funeral home in Georgia, Dream Land is located next to the Georgia Funeral Care chapel. For more information, please call (678) 574-3016 or visit www.georgiafuneralcare.com.

Pure Organic Skin Spa Ribbon Cutting On May 29, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Pure Organic Skin Spa. The spa is conveniently located at 3950 N. Cobb Parkway, in Lake Pointe Business Park, Suite 305. Alderman Bob Weatherford was happy to congratulate Rachel Lowe, Owner, on her new business. Pure Organic Skin Spa specializes in organic facials, skin tightening, microdermabrasions, laser hair removal and much more. Their hours of operation are Mon – Fri, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information on Pure Organic Skin Spa, to see their Grand Opening specials, or to schedule an appointment, please call (678) 574-7876 or visit www.pureorganicskinspa.com. 8

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Dogwood Forest Sales Office Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday, June 18, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for the Sales Office for Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community scheduled to open 2014. Dogwood Forest Sales Office is located at 4461 South Main Street, which is directly across from the construction site for this new facility. Dogwood Forest is a senior living community known throughout Atlanta and beyond for its outstanding environment. They have created their assisted living environments and services with all of the details that have been clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in the health and lives of seniors. Everything at Dogwood Forest is carefully planned to meet the needs of their residents. For a complete list of services provided and other information, call 678-566-0034 ext. 235, or visit their website at www.dogwoodforest.com.

Let Freedom Ring! July 4th Concert and Fireworks The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are proud to present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta. On Thursday, July 4, there will be live music and fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music with the Paul Hand Band will start at 5 p.m. leading up to headliners “FLASHBACK” at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission to the concert is FREE; however tables are available for the July 4 concert. Tables are $50/ City of Acworth residents and $70/non-residents. With the table you get 6 chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park as long as spots remain available. Parking at Cauble Park is by pass only on July 4 but you are not guaranteed a parking spot at Cauble Park with this pass so please plan on arriving early. If you do not have a parking pass or if the parking if full, you will need to park downtown and either walk or take a shuttle down to the park. The shuttle service is FREE. If you choose to park downtown, shuttles will pick you up at the city hall parking lot and the post office parking lot. Shuttles will begin running at noon. For more information or to purchase a table, call (770) 917–1234 or visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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In addition to her new Princess Glam Parties, Princess Shenette Zachary is also proud to open her new shop, Princess Boutique & Consignment! Her store is a 501(c)3 non-profit also. Dare 2 Dream Kidz Corp. donates to local women’s organizations in order to make a difference in our community. On the consignment side of the boutique, Princess Boutique & Consignment is always accepting any gently used clothing. Any clothing items not sold will be donated to women in need. Often times, she will take fabulous princess worthy outfits to homeless women in order to brighten their day. In addition, once a month, Princess Boutique & Consignment holds an outdoor sale where one rack of clothing is for purchase and another rack of clothing is FREE to women in need. Be sure to stop by the brand new Princess Boutique & Consignment, located at 4192 S. Main Street, Acworth, (near Impact Dance Studio). For more information, please call Princess Shenette at (404) 542-7308.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches is now open for business! Acworth residents, Chris and Julie Feltault, owners, are very excited to bring the famous sub shop to Acworth. Located conveniently at 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 140, in Acworth, (next to Five Guys Burgers and Fries), Jimmy John’s makes delicious sandwiches with fresh ingredients, sliced in their store every day. Stop in for a bite to eat 7 days a week, between 11 a.m. — 10 p.m., or simply call their store to place a delivery order. Jimmy John’s will deliver within approximately five minutes of the store. They also cater box lunches, platters and parties. For more information or to place an order, please call (678) 501-6012.

Princess Glam Parties

Acworth now has its very own princess! Princess Shenette Zachary is here, ready to take on the world of Princess Glam Parties, while at the same time, making a difference in our community. Parties will become truly magical; this is the perfect place to celebrate your daughter’s birthday or any special occasion. Princess Glam Parties will take all the stress out of party planning so parents will be able to enjoy the party also! Princess Glam Parties will do everything from getting cupcakes to providing all decorations and running all activities. Even better, when you book your party, proceeds will be donated to local women’s organizations, through Princess Shenette’s 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Dare 2 Dream Kidz Corp. In addition, girls, ages 3 — 13, will have the opportunity to pick out the theme they would like for their party such as, “Glitz & Gloss Spa Parties”, “Tutus, Teacups & Tiaras for Princess Parties”, “Diva Glitter & Glam Parties” and “Princess Dream Parties”. No matter the theme though, your little princess will turn into a queen! She and her friends will dress up in fabulous princess dresses, have their nails done and the party will be hosted by their very own princess! What more could a little girl want? They also offer “Saturday Princess Play Days”, where you can drop off your little girl for a “Princess Play Date” with other little princesses! For more information or to book your party or play date, call Princess Shenette at (404) 542-7308 or stop by 4192 S. Main Street, Acworth, (near Impact Dance Studio). Summer Camps — Princess Glam Parties also hosts several camps, both during the summer and on school breaks. Inquire today about camps and the different educational services offered such as: tutoring, mentoring, etiquette, modeling and outdoor adventures. 10

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Now Open Every Friday AM Acworth Farmer’s Market The historic downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market takes place every Friday morning from 7 — 11 a.m. through the last Friday, in October. The market is located in the upper parking lot by the railroad tracks on Main Street. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, bedding plants, fresh baked pies, cakes, bread and jams to choose from each week. Part of the fun is visiting with the farmers and other participants each week and checking out the new arrivals fresh from the farm. This is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information or if you’re interested on being a vendor, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworth.org.

Acworth Football & Cheerleading The Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association, Inc. (AFCA) provides competitive and instructional football and cheerleading opportunities for children between the ages of 4 1/2 — 12 years old. Children are divided into single age groups, and within those age groups are assigned to teams with kids of similar abilities and experience levels. The Association will also be starting a flag football league for children ages 3 — 4, stay tuned to the website for details! Come join the Warrior Football and Cheerleading family! Registration fees are $175/City of Acworth residents or for $195/non-City residents. Online registration will end on July 27, at 1 p.m. After this date, registration will be available on-site at the practice fields and the fee will be $200/City of Acworth residents and $220/non-City of Acworth residents. Practice begins Monday, July 29! For more information or to register, call (770) 974-7093 or visit www.acworthwarriors.com.

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Everyone is invited to a FREE concert by renowned Christian artist Charles Billingsley on Saturday, August 3, at 6 p.m., at Hillcrest Baptist Church located at 6069 Woodstock Road in Acworth. He is one of the great talents in all of Christian music, and it is a rare opportunity to have him in concert in our area. He is the worship pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church and artist-in-residence at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. A FREE ticket is required since seating is limited, so please call the church to reserve your tickets. There is no admission charge; however, a love offering will be received. You may call the church office at (770) 917-9100 or email your ticket request to tickets@hbcacworth.org. You may also pick up your tickets at Hillcrest on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 2 — 4:30 p.m.

Dayna Eberhard, daughter of Mark and Rhonda Eberhard, was recognized for perfect attendance for all three years at Durham Middle School. She had previously received an award for perfect attendance for Kindergarten through 5th grade. Having never been absent or tardy for nine years of school was quite an achievement and Dayna states that she would like to continue this trend through her high school years. When asked how she was able to accomplish her attendance record Dayna said “I just don’t see the point in missing school”. Her parents have always instilled the importance of school attendance in her and their three other children and feel that this teaches a valuable life lesson. Congratulations!

GTC Gives Back™ 5th Annual Play for Pink Tennis Tournament The GTC Gives Back 5th annual “Play for Pink” tennis breast cancer fund raiser event will be held on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17, at the Governors Towne Club Tennis Center in Acworth. The 2-day event includes Ladies, Men’s, Mixed Doubles and Juniors play. The tournament also features a silent auction, a ladies luncheon with a dessert diva contest and auction, a pro exhibition match and several other fun-filled experiences. The cost to participate is $40 for adults and $20 for juniors. For more information, contact Gwen Buller at (678) 787-3574, gwenbuller@bellsouth.net, or visit their website at www.GTCgivesBack.com.

Water Slide Returns to Acworth The City of Acworth and Shoreline Entertainment, LLC is proud to announce the return of the Inflatable Water Slide at Dallas Landing Park. The park is located at 5120 Allatoona Drive Acworth. The slide is 36 ft. tall and 175 ft. long. The slide will be open Monday — Friday, from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m., through Sunday, August 11. Daily Slide Rates are $3 for one slide, $7 for unlimited slides for one hour and $15 for unlimited slides for one day (plus tax.) Season Passes will also be available for purchase. Please note there is a $5 parking fee for non-city residents. Special group pricing is available for groups of 15 or more sliders. Call today to reserve your group slide time at (404) 406-6996! Group rates are not available on Holidays. For more information, visit their website at www.acworthslide.com. 12

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GTC Gives Back™ Inaugural Golf Scramble The 1st annual GTC Gives Back “Play for Pink” Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, August 23, at the Governors Towne Club Golf Course in Acworth. All proceeds go to the GTC Gives Back local charitable efforts in the fight against breast cancer. The 4-man scramble features a demo by 8-time long drive champion Kevin “the bull” Bullard and a chance to win a new Cadillac ATS with a hole-in-one. The range opens at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 10 a.m. The cost to participate is $125 per person or $500 a foursome. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Julie Henry at GTCjulie@att.net. To volunteer or to register your team, contact Mendy Iaconne at GTCmendy@gmail.com.

Senior Yah-Yah Club Yard Sale The Acworth Senior Yah-Yah Club will be holding a yard sale on Friday, August 2, from 8 a.m. — 4 p.m., at the Roberts School Community and Education Center located on School Street in downtown Acworth. The thirty member club will be offering a variety of items for sale (no clothes) and would like to invite the public to come out and shop for that hidden treasure. For more information, contact Judy McCurley at (770) 529-2947.

Senior Luncheon Join in on Tuesday, July 16, for the City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Departments Senior Luncheon. There will be lunch at noon, followed by bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at the Beach House in Cauble Park. This program is FREE to all seniors! For more information or questions, contact the Acworth Parks and Recreation office (770) 917-1234.

Consignment Sales Born Again Blessings Children’s Sale —

Children’s and maternity clothes, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment, furniture and more will be for sale August 2, from 9 a.m — 7 p.m., and on August 3, from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. A preview sale on Thursday, August 1, will be open to workers and sellers only. First time moms can sign up for early shopping privileges. It will be held at the Cobb County Civic Center, located at 548 Marietta Parkway in Marietta. For more information, visit their website at www.bornagainblessings.com.

Clothing Kids for the Kingdom — Come by

Summit Baptist Church on Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. — 12 p.m. for their annual Fall/Winter consignment sale. There will be plenty of gently worn baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothes to shop for; plus shoes, accessories, toys, books, games, bedding and tons of nursery and baby items. Seller’s registration runs through July 24. Sellers get 75% of sales. For more information or to register, visit www.clothingkids.org.

Jacob's Ladder Day Camp First Baptist Church of Acworth & Jacob’s Ladder will be hosting a Day Camp for children, 3 years of age (as of Sept.1, 2012) through 5th grade (completed). It will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., Monday — Friday, July 15 — 19. The cost will be $75 per child and $60 for each additional child. For more information, please visit www.fbcacworth.com

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Vacation Bible School Summit Baptist Church presents Colossal Coaster World!

Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God as they zip along the roller coaster of life. Through every twist, turn and dive kids will learn that God has not given them a spirit of fearfulness, but a spirit of power, love and sound judgments. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again! It will be held on July 15 – 19, from 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. The church is located at 4310 Moon Station Lane. For more information, call (770) 975-4595, or visit www.summitchurch.org.

Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry presents Kingdom Chronicles! With The Kingdom Chronicles, your brave knights and fair maidens will be equipped to put on the full armor of God so they can stand strong in the battle for truth. They’ll love the fun songs, the daily skits, and the “Truth or Error” game. Plus they’ll see the contrast between God’s kingdom and Satan’s kingdom of darkness, and they’ll realize that they are not automatically born into the “good” kingdom but need to be saved from the “bad” kingdom through faith in Jesus Christ. It will be held July 22 – 26, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. The church is located at 3891 Nance Road, NW. Your child will be able to encounter the love of God in authentic and unique ways, all at no charge to attend. For more information or to register online, call (770) 975-1124 or visit www.acworthchurch.com.

Eagle Pointe Church presents Jam Week!

JAM Week 2013 Featuring Super Heroes — Come join the fun for a week filled with fun and fellowship. Jam Week is an exciting 5 day event full of rocking music, videos, drama, games and crafts that you and your K - 5th grade kids will love. Think of V.B.S hyped up! It will be held July 14 – 18, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The fee is $10/per child, includes t-shirt (if pre-registered). The church is located at 5100 Old Stilesboro Road. For more information or to register online, call (770) 421-1643 or visit www.eaglepointe.org click on kids/students/jam week.

Bascomb United Methodist Church presents Kingdom Rock!

Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale — it changes kids forever. At Kingdom Rock VBS, kids experience God’s Word in fun and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth — which makes it super easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! Join in the fun July 22 – 26, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. There is a $10 donation per child before July 1, $12 after July 1. The church is located at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. For more information or to register online, call (770) 926-9755 or visit www.bascombchurch.org and click on “Events”.

Living Hope Church presents Kingdom Rock!

Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale — it changes kids forever. At Kingdom Rock VBS, kids experience God’s Word in fun and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth — which makes it super easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! Join in the fun July 22 – 26, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. VBS will be held July 21 – 25. The church is located 3450 Stilesboro Road. For more information or to register online, please visit www.livinghopevision.com.

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Community Spotlight.... by Cynthia Regalla Ann Fillingim, born in Gainesville, Florida, was one of the many teachers to retire in the Cobb County this year. With 23 years of teaching experience, Ann has seen technology evolve tremendously. Computers now have made grade-keeping, lesson-planning, home/school communication and acquiring resources much easier. Ann was destined to teach, and knew she would do so by the time she was in second grade. After graduating from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, with a BA in Elementary Education, she taught 4th grade before moving with her husband to Ft. Worth, TX. There, she was a substitute teacher for one year and taught in a Catholic school for another. After focusing on raising her children in Texas, she returned to teaching elementary school. Once relocating to Georgia, she was nominated for teacher of the year and even taught EIP. After 9 years, she ended up teaching fourth grade at Ford Elementary in Acworth. Storytelling is what Mrs. Fillingim was best known for in the classroom. She used stores to enhance her students’ learning experience. She also

Ann Fillingim learned that as a teacher you need patience, a sense of humor, a love for children, creativity and a desire to learn new things daily. The single best decision of her life, second to accepting Jesus Christ, was marrying her husband Larry, nearly 40 years ago. He is a wonderful husband and terrific father. With his humor, love and encouragement he makes every day a good day. What is your teaching philosophy? Everyone can learn. The challenge is to motivate and engage them. What do you think is the biggest challenge for a teacher in the classroom? What can parents do to help? The biggest challenge is to meet all the different needs of all the different children. Differentiation is ideal, but it is a hard goal to reach with the student/teacher ratio so high. At the end of the day, there always seems to be a child who did not receive the attention he/she needed. That fact can lessen the joy of any accomplishment made in class that day. Parents can help by reviewing any homework or classwork at home and providing help and encouragement in the areas of difficulty. Staying informed as to how their child is progressing is a must. What was the most gratifying experience in your career as an educator? Restoring a child’s confidence in himself and his contribution to the class. On several occasions, I’ve seen shy, withdrawn students begin to trust and confide in me and become active, contributing classmates. It was gratifying to see the change 18

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and to have their parents acknowledge and affirm the change. You have started a new chapter in your book of life. Share a little about what is next for you. Well, I hope for a while to NOT get up at 5:30 a.m. regularly. I plan to have some lunches with my husband and spend more time with my adult children and aging parents. I want to do some volunteering at the hospital and minister to others as we were ministered to during some hospital stays in our past. I would also like to put my house in better order than it’s been in a long time. For the last few years, I have toyed with the idea of doing some writing. A few years ago, my dad wrote the history of his life from birth to the present, including childhood experiences at school, home and church, joining the Navy, flight training, flying torpedo bombers in WWII, plane crashes, experiences aboard aircraft carriers and in foreign countries, meeting and marrying mom, life decisions, etc. He had copies made and given to mom and each of us four children. What a treasure that was, since we had been begging him for years to record some of his stories from “The Greatest Generation”! I’ve thought of taking some of those experiences and writing a children’s book. It’s been on my mind for several years. We’ll see what the future holds. Since Ann has retired, she enjoys reading, crocheting, watching the news, attending church and hanging with friends and family. Ann and Larry have 3 grown children: Andrew, 35, who is the Middle School Minister at Roswell Street Baptist Church, Brian, 30, who is Minister of Education at Harmony Baptist Church and Laura, 29, who teaches high school math in Madison, Wisconsin where her husband is working on his PhD.

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L ocal DOC TO R S T o K now Choosing a physician can be a

daunting task. Even if our insurance limits our choices, there is still a choice. Expertise, convenience in location, hours and friendliness of staff all play an important role in this decision, whether it’s for a primary physician or a specialist. And for those of us with animals, choosing a veterinarian can be just as difficult. We are fortunate, as residents of Acworth, because our choices for medical and veterinarian care are abundant, which is why Acworth Community Magazine is featuring several physicians and specialists in this special section, Local Doctors to Know. The following pages will introduce you not only to the practices but the physicians who make up the practices.

Lake Pointe Chiropractic

chose massage therapy and chiropractic because I knew what a difference it made in my life. Through chiropractic, I knew I could help restore quality to other people’s lives.”

That statement is from Dr. Debra Schreibman, D.C. of Lake Pointe Chiropractic. Dr. Schreibman Dr. Debra certainly has impressive and extensive Schreibman credentials. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a Doctorate in Chiropractic with certification in physiotherapies and a New Life Institute Certification in massage therapy and neuromuscular therapy. Impressive credentials indeed, but when you’re hurting, all you care about is feeling better, more like yourself, and Lake Pointe Chiropractic delivers. “We see patients of all ages with all sorts of conditions from ear infections, allergies, various back issues, headaches, TMJ and more. We see pregnant women and women who have just had their babies. We treat car accident victims, those who have scoliosis, muscle spasms and fibromyalgia. We also see patients with Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis and other debilitating diseases,” remarked 20

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The physicians range in specialties from family practice, dentist, cardiovascular, chiropractic, cosmetic surgery, dermatology, OB/GYN, pediatric, eyecare, internal medicine, gastroentology, sports and pain medicine. We hope you find this special section helpful and informative, and that is assists you in finding the right physician for your needs. Let’s get to know the doctors in and around Acworth!

All of the contact information for the doctors and specialists is listed on page 31 in the Medical Directory.

Dr. Schreibman. “Some of our patients just come in because they have found they live healthier and happier lives through regular chiropractic care,” she continued. Lake Pointe Chiropractic offers quality and specific chiropractic care. “We offer many techniques of adjusting, as well as many types of massage therapy including hot stone, neuromuscular, Swedish and deep tissue,” said Dr. Schreibman. Additionally, the practice offers therapeutic ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, nutritional counseling and more, all of which is done right in the comfort and convenience of their office. Lake Pointe Chiropractic also accepts most major insurance plans and offers affordable care for those without coverage. “We love what we do, and we want to reach as many people as we can. We will always put our patient’s interests before anything else,” stated Dr. Schreibman. “Our patients are not just a number to us; we take an interest in their lives, who they are, what they do and what their needs are, and we accommodate them,” she continued. Dr. Schreibman is an ten year resident of Acworth and is very involved in her community. She is a member of the Acworth Business Association, the Georgia Chiropractic Association and the Crossroads BNI group. She donates time and effort with several local schools, churches and businesses. “Our practice wishes to empower our community to get healthy, feel good and lead healthy, happy and fulfilling lives!”

Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care Katie Covington is a Certified Physician Assistant. She obtained her bachelors degree, with high honors, from Emory University in 1998, having attended Emory on a four year academic scholarship. She earned her Masters Degree in Medical Science at Emory in 2001, graduating again with High Honors, as well as receiving Distinctions from Emory during each year of her study. After graduation, Katie practiced Primary and Urgent Care medicine in a family practice and in an emergency department for five years. Katie has practiced exclusively in dermatology since 2006 and has developed an expertise in treating a wide variety of skin disorders with patients of all ages. Katie is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants, the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants.

J. Ellen Koo, MD, T.J. Chao, MPAS, PA-C & Katie Covington, MPAS, PA-C

t Atlanta North Dermatology and Skin Care, we seek to provide the highest quality general and cosmetic dermatologic care in the north Atlanta and Georgia areas. Based in Woodstock, the practice offers complete skin care solutions for the entire family, from the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers and other dermatologic conditions, to the latest in cosmetic procedures. Dr. J. Ellen Koo specializes in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of both medical and cosmetic skin care conditions. Dr. Koo graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her medical degree from Brown University in 1996. Dr. Koo is a board-certified dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Prior to coming to Atlanta North Dermatology, Dr. Koo practiced for several years in Buckhead, where she specialized in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.

T.J. Chao, is a Certified Physician Assistant with 13 years of dermatology experience and 18 years of health care experience. T.J. graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 1997 with a Bachelors degree in nursing. He worked for three years in emergency and critical care medicine as a registered nurse. T.J. went on to earn a Masters Degree in the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Florida, graduating at the top of his class in 2000. T.J. Chao has practiced as a Dermatology Physician Assistant in the metro-Atlanta area since 2000. During this time, he has developed expertise in both general and cosmetic dermatology. T.J. has also developed an expertise in the treatment of psoriasis, and has published several articles in various scientific journals, as well as given numerous lectures at regional and national medical conferences. He joined our practice in May 2011. T.J. has served as a Trustee and President of the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants. He currently serves on the GDPA board as the Immediate Past-President. He is also a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants and Georgia Association of Physician Assistants. TJ is also fluent in Spanish. He lives in Marietta with his wife and two young children, and enjoys coaching baseball, basketball and other sports.

“Healthy and beautiful skin is important to your health, as well as your sense of well-being,” said Dr. Koo. “We look forward to Atlanta North Dermatology continuing its mission to provide the best care that we can for our patients’ various medical, cosmetic and surgical skin care needs.”

Atlanta North Dermatology and Skin Care offer comprehensive dermatology care to all aspects of skin disorders including: • Complete skin examination and skin cancer screening • Acne/Rosacea • Hair loss and nail disorders • Pediatric dermatology • Psoriasis • Rashes • Skin cancer and other mole surgery • Warts and other skin growths They also offer a variety of out patient cosmetic procedures using the latest in techniques and products: • Botox® • Fillers (Restylane®, Juvederm®, Scrulptra®, Collagen, Radiesse®, Perlane®) • Sclerotherapy • Chemical Peels • Microdermabrasions • Skin care, including anti aging skin consultations

Atlanta North Dermatology and Skin Care 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Building 1000, Suite 120 Woodstock, GA 30189

(770) 516-5199

www.atlantanorthdermatology.com

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Practicing Tradition N orth C obb S pine & N erve I nstitute

Dr. Erin Arnold & Dr. Amy Valente

orth Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute prides itself on the fact that they are a Christ centered Chiropractic office whose ministry is to serve the community in any way that they can. Their passion is to help people get back to living their life to the fullest potential. “Our doctors

and staff truly enjoy what we do!” Dr. Arnold and Dr. Valente started their practice together 6 years ago. Dr. Erin Arnold received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University and Dr. Amy Valente holds a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College and a Doctor of Chiropractic also from Life University. The services at North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute include chiropractic care for personal injury cases and family chiropractic care. However, they specialize in treating patients with peripheral neuropathy, herniated discs and spinal degeneration, all without the use of medication or invasive surgery. With advanced technology, these treatments have shown excellent results. The doctors have seen excellent results which include but are not limited to: elimination of burning pain in hands and feet, increased balance and improvement with walking and standing and overall better quality of life. Because of these services, several patients have been able to eliminate the need for Neurotin, Lyrica and some other on-going medications for neuropathy. Dr. Arnold and Dr. Valente are also proud of the fact they have been told by numerous patients that they appreciate the doctor’s dedication to hearing their patients concerns and taking the time to figure out the underlying causes of their conditions. They feel they have a very unique practice because they look at their patients as individuals rather than just another chart in the door. Both doctors wanted a profession that would allow them to serve their community in a way that would get people healthy and make that a way of life for others. Dr. Arnold chose the chiropractic path because she used to suffer from horrible migraines that were affecting her job and several other aspects of her day to day life. She began seeking chiropractic care and now, no longer suffers from these migraines. When Dr. Valente was younger, she worked in a chiropractic office and witnessed the amazing benefits of chiropractic care. As a result, she became so passionate about it that she decided to further her education and has been helping heal people ever since. 22

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The two doctors chose Acworth as the location for their practice because they love the small community and have realized what a great place it is to raise their families. Dr. Arnold is happily married with three children, an eight month old son and two girls, ages three and six. Dr. Valente just celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband and is a proud mom to four sons, the oldest of which attends the University of Georgia. In addition, both have a desire to serve the community in which they reside. They feel that the Cobb County area is a vibrant, diverse area where they are able to serve people of all ages with different needs. Dr. Arnold and Dr. Valente not only serve their community through their chiropractic services, but also are very active in Cobb County churches. Dr. Arnold is a member of Liberty Church in Marietta, and Dr. Valente is a member of Freedom Church here in Acworth. Their office staff also volunteers at the Hope Center, which is a wonderful place where young women can receive help with pregnancy and childcare. They also work with the YMCA and several Cobb County schools. Furthermore, North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is involved with fundraisers for Touches of Hope, an orphanage in Uganda that is sponsored by their office. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (678) 574-5678 or visit them online at www.2ladychiros.com. You can also like their page on Facebook at “North Cobb Spine and Nerve”.

Clinic Hours Monday 8 am — 12 pm & 3 — 6 pm Tuesday 3 — 6 pm Wednesday 8 am — 12 pm & 3 — 6 pm Thursday 8 am — 12 pm & 3 — 6 pm Friday 8 am — 12 pm & 3 — 6 pm Saturday by Appointment

3451 Cobb Parkway, Suite 4 Acworth, GA 30101

678-574-5678 Walk-ins are welcome! Please visit us at: www.2ladychiros.com Email us at: twoladychiros@yahoo.com

& Technology F amily & C osmetic D entistry

favorite statement of our staff is ‘People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!’” said Dr. Glenn Reese of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. “We strive to make your visits to our office Dr. Glenn Reese & Dr. Ryan Smith relaxed and educational. We treat you like a member of our family – not just another patient,” he continued. “We take a personal approach to our patients and their care, and we stress prevention, education and long-term success.” Family and Cosmetic Dentistry offers high quality dental care for the entire family as well as a myriad of cosmetic dental treatments. Services range from routine general dentistry, to full mouth rehabilitation and implants. “Your treatment will be determined by your individual conditions, your individual goals and expectations,” stated Dr. Reese. On the cosmetic side of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, you can choose from a wide variety of services as well; bleaching, bonding, veneers, crowns, bridges and more. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry also offers high-tech Zoom whitening, mini-implants, digitized x-rays, and the use of intra-oral cameras to aid in diagnosis and education. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) as well as other sedation options are available to make your visits more enjoyable. Dr. Reese received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia, Magna Cum Laude and his D.M.D from Medical College of Georgia. After receiving his degree, Dr. Reese also went on to serve in the United States Air Force Dental Corps. When asked why he chose dentistry as his specialty, Dr. Reese shared that his choice was a result of both his “poor dental care as a child” and his “desire to make a difference in not only patients dental health but also their overall emotional and physical health – improving smiles and improving self-esteem.” Dr. Reese chose Acworth as the home for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry because of the proximity to his family, its convenient Metro-Atlanta location and the “vibrant economy” of the city. Dr. Reese is also very involved within the Acworth community outside of his practice. He is a current member and the past president of the North Cobb Rotary Club and a member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association and the American Dental Implant Association. Dr. Reese and his wife, Kennedy, have two sons, Hunter, a junior at the University of Tennessee, and Jaryd, a freshman at Jacksonville State University. Both are on tennis scholarships.

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry would also like to introduce Dr. Ryan Smith, a new addition to their practice two days a week. Dr. Smith graduated from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, after receiving his Bachelor of Science from The University of Georgia. A Georgia native, Dr. Smith recently moved to Kennesaw with his wife and nine month old son, after completing a general practice residency in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Smith has a special interest in implant dentistry and implant supported dentures. Outside of the office, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family, participating in sports and attending community activities. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to say that as a courtesy to their valued patients, they file for most dental insurance plans. They also accept all major credit cards and care credit. For more information about Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, or to make an appointment, please call (770) 429-8989 or visit them online at www.drglennreese.biz. Also, like them on Facebook at “Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Glenn Reese.”

Services: • Cosmetic Bonding: Tooth Colored Fillings, Porcelain Veneers & All Porcelain Crowns • Crowns • Dentures • Bridges • Implants • Teeth Whitening • Smile Makeovers

Office Hours: Monday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. — 1 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. — 1 p.m. Thurday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.

2320 Baker Road, NW Acworth, GA 30101

770-429-8989

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Acworth Family Eyecare For those who suffer with dry eye and allergy eye, Acworth Family Eyecare can prescribe the latest medical treatments, which significantly reduce the symptoms. Dr. Reach proudly stated, “Our practice is one of the few that specializes in vision therapy for children and adults for conditions such as lazy eye, poor eye-hand coordination and tracking problems. Vision therapy also can be used to enhance sports performance.” And of course, Acworth Family Eyecare offers the latest spectacle lens designs for patients of all prescriptions including progressives.

Dr. Dylan Reach

Dr. Julie Poteet

r. Dylan Reach and his practice, Acworth Family Eyecare, provides comprehensive eye care for every member of your family, from the very young to the elderly. “We pride ourselves in providing top quality eye care in a relaxed and welcoming environment,” stated Dr. Reach. Acworth Family Eyecare offers comprehensive eye exams, vision therapy, treatment of eye disease and injury, glasses and the latest technology in contact lenses. “Many eye diseases including Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, dry eye, cataracts and Glaucoma can be treated more effectively if discovered and treated early,” noted Dr. Reach. The practice also performs refractive surgery consultations and pre/post operative care. Dr. Reach completed his undergraduate degree at Valdosta State University and received his doctorate at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. “I went into Optometry because as an Optometrist, you are able to interact with a variety of patients every day, improving their vision and therefore, quality of life. Helping children see clearly for the first time is a wonderful feeling and for many, life changing,” remarked Dr. Reach. Dr. Julie Poteet received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her doctorate from the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Poteet joined the practice in 2009 and her special interests include nutrition and eye health and pediatric eyecare. She also has a special interest in autism research. Acworth Family Eyecare offers state of the art diagnostic tools, including the Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), which provides a detailed scan of the retina and optic nerve. This is the latest technology in detecting and monitoring Glaucoma, as well as retinal disease from diabetes, hypertension and macular degeneration. “Damage from Glaucoma always is preceded by loss and thinning of the nerve fiber layer. By utilizing the OCT, we can quickly diagnose patients who may be at risk, and if Glaucoma is diagnosed early, the chance of serious visual damage may be reduced,” Dr. Reach noted. Another tool is digital retinal photography, which allows accurate documentation of changes in eye health. 24

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Services provided by Acworth Family Eyecare Adult & Pediatric Eye Exams l Treatment of Eye Emergencies l Laser Vision Correction Consultations l Bifocal & Overnight Contact Lenses l CRT – Non-surgical vision correction l Vision Therapy l Diabetic Eye Evaluations l Glaucoma Treatment l

3459 Acworth Due West Road Suite 101 Acworth, GA 30101

(770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com

Opulence Aesthetic Medicine

r. Nedra Dodds has grown her local practice, Opulence Aesthetic Medicine in West Cobb County, into one of the premier practices in the U.S. with an international presence. To date, the concierge medical practice has serviced patients from over 40 states, and 10 countries and counting. In addition to perfecting one of the Dr. Nedra Dodds most highly sought after body contouring procedures, Dr. Dodds is a national speaker and instructor for the application of the newest technologies for the skin and body. Her practice stays on the cutting edge of all procedures, and has developed its own product line, with a pending new launch by 2014. Although her practice has grown to include an additional four physicians in all areas of Anti-Aging Medicine, Functional Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery and a satellite location in Dubai, UAE, Dr. Dodds continues her goal of making procedures within the aesthetic market affordable to all. Dr. Dodds has been the recipient of numerous accolades that include: 2012 50 Most Influential People in Atlanta, 2011 Best Surgical Body Enhancement Award and 2010 Winner of the Best Overall Body Makeover at THE Aesthetics Show in Las Vegas, NV, not to mention Opulence Aesthetic Medicine has been a three time winner of Best Skin Care by Acworth Community Magazine. Dr. Dodds has had a growing media presence including being featured in several nationally distributed magazines including Style, New You and Sister 2 Sister, and even has a blog column for Fenuxe Magazine, her own internationally broadcasted radio show on The Toni and Griff Show, and has been a guest on several television programs on CBS, Bravo and NBC affiliates. Throughout it all, she has continued her commitment to research and contributing to her local community. As a five year writer for Acworth Community Magazine, Dr. Dodds continues to support local organizations large and small and promote excellence in the work force. The sustainable and beautifully designed facility of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine is also a national training facility for skin care, injectables and surgical procedures. Dr. Dodds and her expert team of Skin Care Specialists have written several treatment protocols for companies and are often the “go-to” practice for recommendations and advice. The techniques learned from across the globe in treating stretch marks, cellulite, scars and minimally to non-invasive facial and body rejuvenation, have also set Opulence Aesthetic Medicine apart. Whether servicing stars from the small and large screen, music moguls or local college students, the providers at Opulence Aesthetic Medicine cherish the ability to deliver a comprehensive approach to each patient. “It is important for people to know that they are entering a doctor’s office at the end of the day and that giving people that individual attention often takes time,” per Dr. Dodds. Chandeliers and beautiful artwork

aside, everyone will still feel a level of comfort inside the walls of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine. Staying true to the mission statement of Opulence – Health is your First Wealth – Dr. Nedra Dodds continues to strive to promote and develop wellness from the inside and out.

Injectables: • Dysport • Juvederm® • Radiesse® • Restylane® and Perlane™ • Botox® Cosmetic • Botox® for Excessive Sweating • Botox® Therapeutic for Migraine • Artefill® (as a Dermal Filler) • Perlane® (as a Dermal Filler) Laser Medicine: • Zerona • Tatoo Removal • Laser Hair Removal/Reduction • Laser Vein Removal • Laser Lipolysis (laser lipo) • Skin Rejuvenation/Acne Scar Treatment • Acne Treatments Skin Therapies: • Pellevé • Permanent Makeup • Crystal-Free Microdermabrasion with Vibraderm • Chemical Peels • Portrait® Skin Regeneration • Vampire Facelift • Vampire Facial Facial Contouring: • Lip Augmentation • Fat Transfer • Neck and Jowl Liposuction • Blepharoplasty • Brow Lift • Facelifts Body Contouring: • Zerona • Laser Scar Correction • Laser Lipolysis (laser lipo) • Liposuction • Breast Reduction with Liposuction • Fat Transfer • Mesotherapy for Cellulite • Tummy Tucks • Vaginal Rejuvenation • Buttock Augmentation • Breast Augmentation • Breast Reduction • Hernia Repair Age-Related Disease Prevention: • Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement • Resting Metabolic Rate Testing • Weight Management Program Spa Services: • Facials — Therapeutic • Waxing • Massage • Eye Lash Extensions Product Lines: • Latisse • Mario Badescu • Oxygenetics • Opulence Private Label • ColorScience Make Up

600 Chastain Road, Suite 224 Kennesaw, GA 30144

(770) 591-3429 www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com

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World - Class Advanced Medical Imaging Technology at Acworth The Medical Imaging Center features world-class medical technologies, featuring the area’s only high-field, open-access MRI with patient calming Ambient technology. A fast-capture, low-dosage CT is used extensively in advanced cardiac medical exams and heart screenings are done on-site.

WellStar Acworth Health Park Provides New Level of Service to Local Residents

Urgent Care Services Urgent Care staff is uniquely led by emergency-trained physicians. This enables the Acworth Health Park to provide the area with a higher acuity level of care treatments and see patients newborn through adulthood. Urgent Care is open daily from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.

Retail Pharmacy

Outpatient healthcare is expected to grow 30% over the next five years and to address this growing need, WellStar Health System has embarked on an innovative Health Park initiative designed to deliver outpatient care in convenient, up-to-date, community-friendly settings. The Acworth Health Park, located at 4550 Cobb Parkway, offers comprehensive medical services and includes medical imaging, lab services, cardiac diagnostics, a sleep center and hand rehabilitation therapy. The Urgent Care Center is located on the first floor along with a retail pharmacy, a community education/wellness center and cafe. Twelve medical specialties are represented in the Health Park featuring 10 WellStar Medical Group practices including many primary care physicians; family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics and OB/GYN. Other specialties include cardiology, pulmonary medicine, ENT, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, hand surgery and general surgery. In addition to providing clinical services, the WellStar Acworth Health Park targets community wellness by providing services such as wellness, prevention, community education, chronic disease management, complementary medicine, screening and fitness. We believe that this innovative service model ultimately will improve healthcare access and convenience for the communities we serve, including our neighbors in Acworth and the surrounding area. 26

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The WellStar Pharmacy Network provides friendly on-site prescription and pharmaceutical compounding services. The pharmacy sells popular OTC remedies, a selection of supplements, vitamins and herbals, light durable medical equipment and a full line of specialty compression hosiery. Additionally, the pharmacy offers compounding for those hard to find products.

Economic Boost for Acworth Area The Acworth Health Park is planned as a multi-phased development. The Phase One community investment, as described above, amounts to $29 million and is an important component of the WellStar five-year capital plan. Affordability of services, bundling of services and economies of scale are all being considered at the Health Parks. WellStar continues on a strategic course of providing comprehensive, highquality, convenient and easily accessible community-based outpatient healthcare to the residents of the communities we serve. Facilities like the Acworth Health Park provide an example of the system’s commitment to service innovation and WellStar broke ground on a second health park, the WellStar East Cobb Health Park, in April 2013. The Health Park will be located at 3747 Roswell Road in Marietta and will include a wide array of comprehensive medical diagnostic testing services including medical imaging, breast intervention, lab, preadmission testing, cardiac services and sleep. For more information on the services offered and physician practices, please call 770-956-STAR (7827) or visit www.wellstar.org.

Healthcare WellStar Acworth Health Park Physician Practices WellStar Medical Group, Acworth Family Practice:

WellStar Medical Group, Pulmonary Medicine:

Phone: 770-974-4655

Phone: 770-917-8180

Jeffrey Stone, M.D. John Murimi, M.D. Mildred Santorufo, D.O.

Sarvenaz Danesh, M.D. William Dowdell, M.D. Russell French, M.D. Jody Hughes, M.D. Nora Hurt, M.D.

WellStar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine: Phone: 770-974-8479

WellStar Medical Group, WellStar ENT:

Nydia Bladuell, M.D. Cesar Egoavil, M.D. Osagie Okundaye, M.D. Venu Sajja, M.D.

Phone: 770-917-8190 David Parks, M.D. Michael Vick, M.D. John Chastain, M.D. Patrick Melder, M.D. Sally Revell, M.D. Bradley Goff, M.D. Bret Greenblatt, Au.D., FAAA Wendy Fotopoulos, Au.D., FAAA Kristie Anderson, Au.D., FAAA

WellStar Medical Group, Hand Surgery: Phone: 770-917-6795 Daniel Holtz, M.D.

WellStar Medical Group, Internal Medicine: Phone: 770-917-8160 Ebon Bourne, M.D.

WellStar Urgent Care:

WellStar Medical Group, KenMar Pediatrics:

Charles “Mickey” Moore, M.D. Maureen Lamm, M.D. L. Gail Matthews, M.D.

Phone: 770-917-8140

Phone: 770-917-8188 Elizabeth Garrot, M.D. Deidre Greene, M.D. Candace Holladay, M.D. Amy Kewin, M.D. Elizabeth McGee, M.D. KayAnn Kimball, CNP

GI Specialists of Georgia: Phone: 678-741-5000 Sohail Asfandiyar, M.D. Madhuri R. Meka, M.D.

WellStar Medical Group, Kennestone OB/GYN: Phone: 678-574-3135 Richard L. Bardwell, M.D. Alyssa Bowers-Zamani, M.D. Perry G. Busbee, III, M.D. Carey Dobbins-Sood, M.D. Harold McLendon, M.D. Joe M. Phillips, III, M.D. James Sutherland, M.D. Merrilee Hogan, CNM Linda Kiesler, CNP Kim Long, CNM Vivian Masters, CNM Julie Porter, CNM

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Passionate, Dynamic Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

f you’re in pain, choose the doctor’s office that many of your neighbors and maybe even some of your friends and family members have used, Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation. Dr. Craig Gruber and Dr. Angelo Ferrari, are the owners of three Discover Dr. Angelo Ferrari, Dr. Sherri Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Ziomek & Dr. Craig Gruber centers in Kennesaw, Woodstock and Cumming, and have seen how the use of chiropractic has given people back their lives — lives that are free from pain. “We have seven doctors within our three clinics, all of whom are licensed chiropractors with extensive continuing education to better serve our patients,” noted Dr. Gruber. The doctors provide a variety of services for the young to the elderly, from headaches, sports injuries, arthritis and more. Discover Chiropractic also specializes in treating patients who have been in automobile accidents. The clinics offers many specific techniques including the activator, which is a high speed, low force form of chiropractic adjusting. Each of their offices has a rehabilitation department to help patients regain their strength and stability. “We not only want to get our patients out of pain, but keep them that way by preventing future

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taying active is important. However, if you get sidelined by pain or injury, recovery becomes the priority. Georgia Sports and Pain Physicians is a non surgical clinic designed to handle acute and chronic pain, treating the patient as a whole, not a body part.

Patients can expect to be listened to and have their pain be treated at the source, Dr. Timothy Shelton non-surgically if possible. “We take the time to accurately pinpoint the source of an ailment,” said Dr. Timothy Shelton. “We then design a treatment plan that can be carried out by the patients themselves or with the help of the rehabilitation physician’s medical team.” That team could include neurologists, orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. Patients are provided continuity in care, seeing one physician who will communicate with all other physicians involved in the treatment. Dr. Shelton received two undergraduate degrees, Biology from Western State College of Colorado and Chemistry from the University of South Florida. He completed his residency at Emory University, Interventional Pain Management Fellowship in Marietta, and is a board certified Physiatrist. And what’s a Physiatrist? It’s 28

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problems or injuries,” said Dr. Gruber. Discover Chiropractic also offers massage services. At the Kennesaw office, Dawn, a licensed massage therapist has been practicing for 8 years. She performs a wide variety of services including deep tissue massage, therapeutic massage, sports massage and cupping therapy. Dr. Gruber and Dr. Ferrari have been practicing chiropractic for 20 years and they are proud of the fact that they have been able to serve the Acworth/Kennesaw area for 15 of those years through Discover Chiropractic. They are also members of AIPIP, which is the American Institute of Personal Injury Physicians. Additionally, both doctors are very proud of the experienced chiropractors they have at their offices. At the Kennesaw office, Dr. Sherri Ziomek has been practicing with Discover for over four years. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and as Valedictorian from Life University in Marietta. She has been involved with chiropractic since she was 10 years old, when she received her first chiropractic adjustment. Even then she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care to feel her best. At the Towne Lake/Woodstock office, Dr. Van Tran specializes in treating patients through chiropractic care and rehabilitation. Discover Chiropractic and Rehabilitation has one mission: to improve the health of our surrounding communities by providing excellent quality service and care utilizing education, the latest technology, compassion and chiropractic. So, if you suffer from headaches, neck or back pain, shoulder and arm pain, or hip and leg pain and you’re ready to make a positive step towards eliminating it, discover the difference at Discover Chiropractic and Rehabilitation.

a physician who has completed training in the medical specialty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “I chose this specialty because I’ve been an athlete my entire life and I wanted to promote health and wellness and prevent disease. Some people get hurt in the process of trying to better themselves and I want to help them get back to enjoying life again.” Georgia Sports and Pain Physicians see patients who suffer from a wide variety of common conditions: carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, tennis elbow, meniscus tears, plantar fasciitis, headaches, sciatica and much more. “By providing a customized treatment plan, we help patients stay as active as possible at any age. And, our broad medical expertise allows us to treat disabling conditions throughout a person’s lifetime.” said Dr. Shelton. In most cases, we are pleased to offer same day appointments and most insurance plans are accepted. The practice offers state-ofthe-art advancements including interventional pain procedures performed under fluoroscopy, including epidurals, facet injections, nerve ablations and spinal cord stimulators for patients with chronic pain. We also perform prolotherapy injections to help strengthen ligaments without steroids. Dr. Shelton also helps patients with weight loss, including vitamin B12 injections. To learn more about Georgia Sports and Pain Physicians, be sure to visit www.sportsandpain.com.

& Inspiring Park Pediatric Dentistry child wanting to come back to their office, again and again! Television monitors showing children’s programs and colorful wall murals help keep your child entertained during each dentist visit.

• Well-Trained, Courteous, Caring and Professional Staff • In Network Provider for Most Major Insurance Companies • Dental Emergencies Welcome

Dr. Park is a patient, gentle, and caring dentist whose kid friendly approach has put children at ease in the dental office. “Many adults are afraid when they go to the dentist but it is especially important with children that they should be in an environment where they feel comfortable for their dental treatment,” said Dr. Park.

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r. Julius Park and his staff at Park Pediatric Dentistry invite you to bring your children to a special dental office just for kids. Dr. Park knows that finding the right dentist for your child can be tough and making sure your family is comfortable is his upmost priority. At Park Pediatric Dentistry, you can rest assured that your child will receive the best care possible in a child friendly environment. Park Pediatric Dentistry is a full service pediatric dental office offering quality dental care for children. Dr. Park is a specialist in pediatric dentistry. He received his doctorate in dental medicine from the prestigious Harvard School of Dental Medicine and then completed a two year Pediatric Dental Residency Program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Park chose to specialize in pediatric dentistry because he has always enjoyed working with children. Dr. Park believes that “It is important to find a dental home now for your child, in order to build good dental habits for their lifetime.” Park Pediatric Dentistry sees children as early as age 1 and is in network for most major insurance providers. Their well-trained, courteous and professional staff will make you and your child feel at ease at their next dentist visit. Park Pediatric Dentistry’s unique office offers parents the benefit of a modern dental office balanced with the care and attention provided by a smaller dental office setting. A movie theater room and video game room will keep your

Many families and children appreciate and look forward to coming to Park Pediatric Dentistry as evidenced by the office winning the best pediatric dentist award in the Townelaker and My Woodstock Magazines. You can view our five star patient testimonials online at www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com. By making an appointment with Park Pediatric Dentistry, you can feel assured that you are receiving the best possible dental care for your child.

Dr. Julius Park Education • DMD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine • 2 year pediatric dentistry residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey • Biophysics and Rhetoric Degrees from University of California, Berkeley

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Quality Care Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center

here Family Wellness Is Essential, this is the tagline for Ryan Family Chiropractic. Merriam-Webster defines essential as “of the utmost importance.” This is exactly how Dr. Tim feels, that the well being of the entire family is of the utmost importance, not just that of a single family member. Dr. Tim Ryan

Dr. Tim Ryan has a Bachelors of Arts degree from Waldorf College and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He practices using a variety of full spine adjusting techniques including; Diversified, Thompson Drop, and adjusts with the Activator as needed. He is an active member of the Acworth Business Association and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Currently he is working on his ICPA certification in Family Wellness and Pediatrics. Through the experience of starting his family, Dr. Tim has seen the significant benefit his wife and children gained through chiropractic care and wants to offer that to others, helping them raise healthy children and families. “In March 2011, we opened Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center in Acworth, bringing affordable family wellness care to the community, where my family has been living since moving to Georgia. I had been working in the Rome area since 2004, following my graduation from Chiropractic school, and figured it was time to make a difference in my own community,” said Dr. Tim. He and his wife of 13 years, Bobbie Jo, worked together to start and manage the office. Bobbie Jo is the Office Manager and she also homeschools their two beautiful and outgoing children, Connor (10) and Kylee (7). The children are often at events or the office helping as well; it’s a family thing for the Ryans. Dr. Tim explained, “When we decided we were going to start our own business, we made the choice to not accept insurance. There are so many different types of insurance plans and they often don’t cover what our patients want, wellness care to make the most of their lives, not just to put the pieces back together. Because of this decision we’ve been able to set our fees at $35 or less per adjustment. This usually matches or beats most people’s co-pays. We don’t do contracts, but we do offer monthly payment plans to help individuals, and families, save even more. We also have programs to give back to those that dedicate themselves to our community. For example, we offer a 20% family discount to EMS, Fire, Military, Police, School Staff, Teachers and Homeschoolers. It’s our way of helping support other families in our community.” 30

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This past year Dr. Tim and Bobbie Jo have participated in local events with seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. They are also very involved with many churches in the area including their own, Three Taverns Church, as well as MUST Ministries. In addition, they offer many free events to the local community through their office such as: Health Talks — FREE informative hour discussions on chiropractic and wellness topics and what it can do for you and/or your family. Pathways Connect Acworth Group — FREE meeting place for Moms/Women who want the best choices of wellness for themselves and their families. Discussions are guided by topics from the Pathways magazine offered free to participants. Summer Science Classes for Kids — FREE classes to get kids interested in knowing more about how their bodies work! Each class covers a different body system and is taught by Dr. Tim in a fun and entertaining way. It’s our goal to help parents get kids interested in science and learning! To register for classes, events & specials, visit the website at www.RFCWC.com/EventBrite or call (678) 664-4028 to book your FREE spinal scan today!

Medical Directory

Lake Pointe Chiropractic 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 401 Acworth, Georgia 30101 (770) 974-5215 www.lakepointechiro.com Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m. — 7 p.m. Thu., 9 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Acworth Family Eyecare

Dr. Debra Schreibman

3459 Acworth Due West Road, Suite 101 Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com

Dr. Dylan Reach

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 3451 Cobb Parkway, Suite 4 Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 574-5678 www.2ladychiros.com

Hours: Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Tue., 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Thu., 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. by appointment only Dr. Erin Arnold & Dr. Amy Valente

Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care

Dr. J Ellen Koo, T.J Chao & Katie Covington

Opulence Aesthetic Medicine

2230 Towne Lake Parkway Building 1000, Suite 120 Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 516-5199 www.atlantanorthdermatology.com

600 Chastain Road, Suite 224 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 591-3429 www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com Hours: Mon. — Fri., 9 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. by appointment only

Hours: Mon. — Fri., 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Nedra Dodds

Park Pediatric Dentistry 1816 Eagle Drive, Suite 200-C Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com

3940 Cherokee Street, Suite 402 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 423-9010 www.discoverrehab.com Dr. Craig Gruber, Dr. Angelo Ferrari & Dr. Sherri Ziomek

Hours: Mon. — Thu., 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Fri. by appointment only

Hours: Mon., Wed.— Fri., 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. 3 p.m — 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Dr. Julius Park

Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 2320 Baker Road Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com

Dr. Glenn Reese & Dr. Ryan Smith

Hours: Mon., 9 a.m — 5 p.m.; Tues. & Wed., 7 a.m. — 1 p.m; Thurs., 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.

3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 332 Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 664-4028 www.RFCWC.com Dr. Tim Ryan

Georgia Sports & Pain Physicians

Hours: Mon., Wed., Thu., 8 a.m. — 12 p.m., 2 p.m.— 6 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

WellStar Acworth Health Park 4550 Cobb Parkway NW Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org Urgent Care: (770) 917-8140

4900 Ivey Road, Suite 815 Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 402-6070 www.sportsandpain.com Dr. Timothy Shelton

Hours: Mon., Wed — Fri., 8 a.m. — 11 a.m., 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.; Tue., 3 p.m. — 6 p.m. Sat. by appointment only

Hours: Mon. — Fri., 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. WellStar Acworth Health Park

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How To Prepare for Financing Your New Home Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying your first home, a larger home for your growing family or your dream home, they all should be enjoyable experiences that make you walk away with pure excitement as opposed to a sigh of relief.

deposits. The reason being is that they are looking for undisclosed loans with undisclosed payments that can affect the ability to repay the mortgage.

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

Large deposits are defined by more than 25% of a familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gross monthly income. Lenders will look at the last two months Jay White bank statements, all pages, and they will scrub them to ensure there are no large deposits. If there are large deposits, then lenders will source where the money came from requiring more documentation. If the money was cash, typically this money will not be counted as proof of down payment and cannot be used.

Most of you have heard through media outlets, friends or family members a horror story (or five) regarding mortgage financing these days!! I hear the stories; I have had Realtors and home buyers call me after another lender has caused them to live these horror stories. Once I dig in, I uncover that the issues were self-inflicted due to a lack of guidance by their old lender in the beginning or worse, lender inflicted; all of these issues can be overcome, or better yet prevented, when home buyers are educated properly by good lenders. A very common mistake (due to not knowing) is that home buyers will transfer money around from account to account, or make cash deposits in their bank accounts for down payments and earnest money, just before or while in the underwriting process. Underwriters and investors alike are terrified of large banking

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So, if you are going to buy a home, one step to add in your planning process is to put any cash in the bank at least three months in advance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this will cover you for the 60 day seasoning rule. Also, do not transfer money into or out of the account you are going to use for the down payment and earnest money. If you must transfer monies, consult your lender first, as we can direct you on the proper paper trail. Jay has been in mortgage lending for 11 years. He currently serves as Vice President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children Dante, Sterling and Enzo. You can reach Jay at (770) 870-0644 or by email at jay.white@angeloakfunding.com.

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Term Life Insurance: A Popular Choice For Many Second in a series of columns on life insurance People often don’t look at the complete picture of life insurance until something big happens. By that time, however, it may be too late. Term life insurance is an excellent option for people who can’t afford permanent life insurance or need life insurance for a limited period of time. A term life policy lasts for a fixed period of time, from one to 30 years or longer. It’s often purchased to provide funds for financial obligations, such as a mortgage or child’s tuition, in case the insured dies. An advantage of a term life policy is that its initial premiums are typically less expensive than other types of life insurance. This may be ideal for young families who want additional coverage for expenses such as childcare, in the event one or both of the parents pass away. Depending on your reasons for purchasing term life insurance, you can choose either a level or decreasing death benefit. A level death benefit provides the same amount of coverage for the entire policy period. If you select a decreasing death benefit, your amount of insurance will go down over the length of the policy. Term life insurance is often renewable, subject to limitations in the policy, although the premiums will likely increase to compensate for the higher age of the policy owner. Some term policies may also be converted to whole life or universal life insurance. Unlike whole life or universal life policies, term life insurance does not accumulate cash value. I will talk more about whole life and universal life insurance in my next two columns. Marvon and his wife Jada have two daughters and live in Acworth. He is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada and has been a business owner for over 19 years. Marvon was the 2012 president of the Acworth Business Association. His office has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates in 2012 as a Distinguished Insurance Agency. Marvon is available to protect your dream and can be reached at (770) 627-3493 or by email at marvon.williams@amfam.com.

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Canker Sores by Dr. Scott R. Harden and Spencer Harden

Canker sores are very common problems experienced by many people that cause discomfort and embarrassment. Canker sores should not be mistaken for cold sores, which are caused by the herpes virus. However, canker sores occur in 20% of the population and are seen more in women than in men. They generally occur between the ages of 10 and 40 and last 1-2 weeks. Fortunately, they tend to reduce in frequency with age. Canker sores are not cancerous or pre-cancerous and are not contagious. Canker sores are ulcers that form inside your mouth or on your lips because of an immune system reaction initiated by some type of trauma. Forms of trauma include: physical trauma (sharp tortilla chips, biting your lip, or braces), chemical trauma (spicy or acidic foods) and miscellaneous trauma (stress, some medications or sunburn). Canker sores might stem from allergic reactions to oral bacteria according to some theories, stem from sensitivity to sulfate in some brands of toothpaste. Vitamin B12 deficiencies may contribute to triggering canker sores, as well as gastrointestinal issues such as Crohn’s and celiac disease. Additionally, stress can compromise your immune system and cause canker sores. An oral ulcer that persists two weeks could be oral cancer and is a good reason to see a doctor. Be aware that certain foods or drinks could possibly trigger canker sores so try to avoid them. Once a canker sore appears, avoid spicy, hot or acidic foods that irritate it further and cause pain. Rinse with warm salt water to help reduce tissue swelling and to promote healing. You can also use over-the-counter topical numbing agents to ease the pain. Canker sores, also known as Aphthous ulcers, are subdivided into a) minor aphthous ulcers, which occur 80% of the time, and b) major aphthous ulcers, which occur about 10% of the time. Minor aphthous ulcers are small and round, typically less than 10 mm across, and look pale yellow in the center with a flat red border around them. One to five ulcers may appear at the same time. Each ulcer lasts 7-10 days, then heals without leaving a scar and produces little to no pain. Major aphthous ulcers tend to be 10 mm or larger and look pale yellow with a red swollen border around them. One or two ulcers appear at a time and lasts two weeks to two months, typically leaving a scar. They can be very painful and may interfere with eating.

Treatments for aphthous ulcers are designed to reduce pain, and help them heal as quickly as possible. There is no treatment that prevents aphthous mouth ulcers from recurring and no treatment may be required. The pain is often mild, particularly with the common ‘minor’ type of aphthous ulcer. Here are several categories of medicines that offer pain relief from canker sores:

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

A. Chlorhexidine mouthwash helps to prevent ulcers from becoming infected and is usually used twice a day. It may stain teeth brown; however, the stain is not usually permanent. Brush your teeth before use and avoid drinking tea, coffee or red wine.

B. Steroid lozenges (brand name Corlan® pellets or Betnesol® tablets) may also reduce the pain and help ulcers heal more quickly. Use your tongue to keep a lozenge in contact with an ulcer until the lozenge dissolves. A steroid lozenge works better the sooner it is applied after noticing an ulcer, and if used early enough, it may prevent an ulcer from fully erupting. The usual dose is one lozenge, four times a day, until the ulcer disappears. Children should not use this treatment for more than five consecutive days. C. A barrier paste or powder such as carmellose sodium (brand name Orabase® and Orahesive®) can be applied to the ulcer to reduce pain. D. A pain-killing oral rinse, gel, or mouth spray may help to ease pain. Examples include benzydamine spray (brand name Difflam®), or choline salicylate gel (brand name Bonjela®). Bonjela® should not be used in children under the age of 16 due to the potential risk of Reye’s syndrome if it is overused. These treatments are over-the-counter medicines and that are available at your local pharmacies. Paid Advertisement

Acworth Police Department This month, I want to talk about an important crime related issue, a safety tip and finish up with my five “Ps” for enjoying the festivities when you come celebrate the Fourth of July with us at Cauble Park.

We are hoping to see crime continue to decrease in 2013. Our officers have done a great job of focusing on efforts to detect and deter property Chief Wayne Dennard crimes in the city. But one of our biggest nemeses continues to be “entering autos and thefts from autos” in residential areas. Most of the victims of these crimes are leaving their car doors unlocked. “Handle flippers” is the term that we use for criminals who just walk around pulling car door handles until one opens. Unfortunately too many are opening and the thieves are rummaging through glove boxes and consoles, taking everything from checkbooks, bank statements, GPS units and other electronics, and even cash. So far this year, we are at a slightly lower level of “entering auto” crimes than last summer. I need your help to keep our crime rates on the decline… Please Lock Your Doors!

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Cobb EMC Steak Out Honors Law Enforcement

Over the past month, we have experienced two cases involving vehicle versus pedestrian accidents. During the summer months, always be aware that more people are out walking. Be watchful for pedestrians, motorcycles and bicycles. Please remember that it is not always safe to drive at the posted speed limit. Slow down by just a couple of miles per hour and be alert. We hope to see you at Cauble Park this month as we celebrate the Fourth with our annual concert and fireworks display. The weather will be great and large crowds are expected. Parking is very limited at the beach; however, shuttles are available from locations near downtown. It is also a just a short walk from parking areas near Main Street. If you can pack light and plan accordingly, walking will allow you the most control over your departure from the beach after the fireworks. Shuttle lines for the exit will be long and vehicles parked at the beach will be held until the pedestrian traffic has diminished to an acceptable volume to share the exit routes. Also, remember that you cannot bring your own grill into the park, as portable grills create an increased burn and fire hazard. A limited number of permanently installed grills are available on site. Lastly, please do not bring your own fireworks. Sparklers or any other type of “legal” or “illegal fireworks” are strictly prohibited. If you remember my five “Ps” — you and your family will be all set to enjoy a great Fourth of July at beautiful Lake Acworth. • Pack light • Portable grills and fireworks are prohibited • Park outside the beach area • Party responsibly • Pedestrians leave first 40

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Cobb EMC board chairman Ed Crowell (far right) stands with Police Chief Wayne Dennard (5th from left) and other law enforcement leaders from across Cobb EMC’s service district.

Cobb EMC’s seventh annual Steak Out law enforcement appreciation lunch honored more than 200 local law enforcement and government officials in communities within Cobb EMC’s service district. Invited departments were asked to bring their top-performing officer or deputy to honor his or her service at last week’s event. Attendees joined Ed Crowell, Chairman of Cobb EMC’s Board of Directors, and management for a char-broiled steak lunch catered by LongHorn® Steakhouse of Acworth. The Old Mill Road Band provided live music, while guests enjoyed door prizes. Steak Out is one of Cobb EMC’s community outreach commitments to honor deserving organizations and individuals in the cooperative’s service district. Cobb EMC is proud to support local law enforcement and show them the co-op’s appreciation. Cobb EMC board chairman Ed Crowell thanked the crowd for their dedicated service. “Our communities are not only safer, but better because of what you do.”

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New AC Unit is the Best Investment in the Market The one thing you can be assured of with your investments in the stock market is that they will continue to go up and down in value, similar to a roller coaster. You probably can count on your 401k to go down in value in the unforeseen future, but hopefully it will start to go back up in value. Real estate investments have been on the way down, as with almost every other investment Dan Jape vehicle out there. The one investment I know of that continues to generate a guaranteed return year after year, regardless of the financial markets, is a new high efficiency heating and cooling system. It consistently saves you money and is the best investment you can make with your hard earned money these days. A new high efficiency heating and cooling system can be acquired for as little as $3500 to $4000, and can trim up to 40% off your annual gas bill and 30% off your electric bill. These savings can be about a $300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $400 per year in gas and $200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $300 in electric. This is a substantial return on investment and when the new heating and cooling system pays for itself after six to 8 years, the savings will be thousands of dollars over the projected life of the equipment of 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 years. I know of no other guaranteed return that comes with no risk. A lot of homeowners think that as long as their furnace continues to put out heat, it is safe to run until it quits. This could not be farther from the truth. I visited a home last week with a 20 year old furnace,

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in a crawl space, that had rusted so badly that the flames rolled out the front of the unit and melted the gas pipe sealer out of the gas pipe. This caused an open flame outside the furnace jacket that singed the floor joists above it and almost burned the house down. Had this happened at night, this malfunction could have burned this home to the ground, along with the entire family in it. The peace of mind that your family and home is safe, along with the above mentioned savings, is another guaranteed return on your investment in a new high efficiency heating and cooling system. A whole house humidifier is another product with a guaranteed return on investment. You can install a furnace mounted bypass humidifier or a steam generator humidifier in your home and start to save energy dollars immediately. Your gas furnace can dry the air out in your home up to 10% to 15% relative humidity levels in the cold winter months, and this dryness will cause you to set the thermostat at a higher temperature to try and feel warm. Bringing the moisture level up to 30% to 35% will allow you to turn down the thermostat and still feel warmer, along with preventing dry and scratchy skin, static electricity, bloody noses and higher gas bills than needed. For a small investment of $450 to $875, you can guarantee yourself a return of all the above, year after year. The heating and cooling investment market is full of guaranteed returns. Ask your investment broker if he has any guarantees lately, and I think you will soon find that investing in this arena is a sure fire thing. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096

T erry T innell T akes

Imagine being diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis and realizing that you have become a T12 Paraplegic. How many of you would attempt to hike up a mountain? It wasn’t exactly Terry Tinnell’s first idea either.

T reacherous T errain by Kaci Pollack Despite this warning from the manager, Terry and his team of supporters persisted, determined to fulfill the dream of getting to the top of the mountain. With the help of his friends and family, Terry continued to train and prepare all the way up to the May 15 hike date. They ordered a new wheelchair and specially adapted it for mountainous terrain, did several test runs at Kennesaw Mountain and his sister, Kay, and Jim went to Mt. LeConte every weekend, scouting out trails and taking pictures of what they thought would be any problem areas for his wheelchair.

It was Christmas 2011 and Terry Tinnell, an Acworth native, and his family, were sitting around the table, talking about the most beautiful places each of them had ever seen. When his brother in law, Jim Myers, mentioned Mt. LeConte in Knoxville, Tennessee, Terry said he had After all of their preparation, May never taken his wife, Cindy, 15 finally arrived and it was time there and that because of his for Terry to take on the mountain. condition, he guessed “now He and his family, including his son I never will.” In response to Julian, 25, daughter, Erin, 24, and this defeated statement, Jim his beloved dog, Coco, arrived at responded, “Why not?” Mt. the start of the Trillium Gap Trail LeConte is a mountain only at Mt. LeConte at 7 a.m., ready for accessible by taking one of the the daunting five hour hike. The trails to reach the lodge at the Trillium Gap Trail is six and a half top and is not considered to be miles long, and is about a 3,300 feet wheelchair friendly. The lodge climb. As the group traveled up the Terry Tinnell and his team consisted of: Cindy Tinnell, Julian Tinnell, also has no electricity and relies mountain, Tinnell realized that he Erin Tinnell, Kay Myers, Jim Myers, Forrest Myers, Kevin Daniel, heavily on llamas to bring needed had misjudged the undertaking that Rick Tinnell, Jessee Helton, Charlie Swatzson, Rick Luttrell, Carl supplies up the mountain. the hike was and that it was much Knox, Steve Garrett, Phillip Carringer and of course, his dog, Coco. harder than he expected. They Deciding not to let the rocky came across several obstacles along terrain of the trails stop Terry the way, including a waterfall and a three foot tall boulder. No from experiencing the breathtakingly beautiful views from the matter the obstacle though, his friends and family were there to top of Mt. LeConte, he, his family and friends started devising a support him both physically and emotionally, and to help him plan to get him up the mountain. make it up the mountain. They began to decide who would participate, what the physical requirements would be, what kind of wheelchair Terry would have to use, which trail they would take, etc. Amongst all the uncertain details, Terry knew one thing for sure from the get go; he only wanted the people closest to him — his family and best friends — alongside him as he ventured up the mountain. The next step in figuring out how to tackle this challenge was to book a night at the LeConte Lodge and let the staff know what they were planning on doing. Mt. LeConte is booked nearly every night, up to even a year out. They do room reservations on a lottery system, where guests put down their top three choices of dates that they would like to visit and then, based on availability, Mt. LeConte makes the reservation for one of those dates. Terry randomly put down his birthday, May 15, as one of his lottery dates and low and behold, May 15 was the date chosen. Terry and his family confirmed their plans with the manager of the LeConte Lodge. At first, the manager tried to talk him out of it. He told Terry that he had seen many people like him try and fail at climbing the mountain in a wheel chair and because of safety issues, he didn’t think it was a good idea.

In all, the five hour hike turned out to be seven hours. Upon reaching the top of Mt. LeConte, several people came out of the lodge to congratulate Terry and his team. Ironically, one of the first people there to congratulate him was the very same manager who advised him not to attempt the hike in the first place. When asked how he felt after reaching the top of the mountain, Terry responded “emotional, rewarded and worn out.” He continued on saying that to think he was able to get his family and friends to do something so big for him was very humbling. To sum up accomplishing his dream of taking his wife to see the “prettiest place on Earth”, Terry remarked, “If you choose family and friends carefully and have the right attitude, you can accomplish anything.”

Tennis and Chiropractic When played at a high level, tennis becomes an incredibly physically demanding sport. It can be played at very high speeds with constant start and stop motions. The shots in tennis — running ground strokes, stretch volleys and awkward overhead serves— wreak havoc on backs, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows and wrists. As seen in other sports, tennis Dr. Sherri Ziomek injuries occur more often from rapid deceleration than they do from acceleration. However, training typically focuses on muscles used in acceleration, which can lead to injury. A tennis chiropractor can show a tennis player the proper training and stretching in order to avoid injury, as well as treat injured players to get them back on the court quickly. Two of the most talked about injuries in tennis are tennis elbow and ironically, golfer’s elbow. The cause of tennis elbow can be very challenging to diagnose. People who have never played tennis can suffer from the condition, usually as a result of gripping activities such as screw driving or hammering. The repetitive motions stress the relevant tissues, causing pain around the outer aspect of the elbow.

However, the most common injuries to tennis players are in the lower extremities, especially Achilles tendonitis, infrapatellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee) and the calf muscles (tennis leg). Tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, rolled/twisted ankles and the lower back are also big problem areas for both competitive and social players. A chiropractor will not only treat any of the above injuries, but also show the player how to avoid them as well. Timely chiropractic treatment for tennis injuries could well serve to avoid expensive surgery and consequent months of rehabilitation. Chiropractic care can benefit a tennis player in the same way a mechanic can service a car. After a certain time frame or mileage (six months or 10,000 kms), your car needs a grease and oil change amongst other things — tire pressure and wheel alignment checks, spark plug replacements, engine mount tightening and so on. While most cars will still run seemingly well after a six month time frame, the majority of mechanics will argue that these vehicles will not be running as efficiently and could even be dangerous and unsafe. Like many things in life, how you look after something determines how long it will last. The same applies to your body and as a tennis player, your body is subject to varying forces while on the tennis court. Chiropractors are trained to identify stiff or improperly continued on page 55

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July Events July 4th Concert & Fireworks

The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are proud to present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta. On Thursday, July 4, there will be live music and fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music with the Paul Hand Band will start at 5 p.m. leading up to headliners “FLASHBACK” at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission to the concert is FREE.

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Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday morning at 7:45 a.m. Held at Panera Bread 3384 Cobb Parkway (Target Shopping Center)

June’s

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Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe ABA President Sheri Brante, Clay and Diane Gallop, Owners Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe, Jay White, ABA Alive After Five Chairman

Rick Young, Ryan Blythe & Jay Thomas

Chuch Van Horn, Tracilla Lorens, Mark Zangari & Doug Hornak Carolyn Clement, Morten Brante, Todd Lollis, Sheri Brante, Christine DelVecchio & Swancy Edwards

August 2 Family Night Outdoor Movie Held at Acworth Sports Complex

Carol Storey & Christie Riley Dr. George Tomes, Rusty Draper, Les Dunaway, Donna Rae and Ken Adams

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June’s

Alive After Five held at Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe

Marvon Williams, Keith McCowen & Dr. Bruce Hester

Andrew Windham, Morgan Bratley, Alexandra Carpanzano & Selene Leone

Katie Oswald & Brett Burruss

Clay and Diane Gallop, Cindy Lamme & Bob McClellan

Carolyn Clement, Catherine Zahos, Kevin Marcy & Aaron James

Gary and Janice Sloan, Scott Miller & Emmett Mash

June’s Luncheon

Guest speaker for the June Christopher Coleman, luncheon, Christopher Coleman, Kevin Branch, Director of Life Coach and Author Operations and Programing for Unlimited Leadership and ABA President Sheri Brante

Law Bayliss owner of Lulu’s Firewater Grill catered the June luncheon. Pictured are staff members Matt Reece & Kenny Kingery who assisted with lunch.

Brad Klaus, President of Real Tech Solutions was the sponsor of the June luncheon.

Save the Date: Taste of Acworth October 12, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.

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Do you own a small business with a few employees? Are you selfemployed? In either case, the SEP IRA may be the ideal, low-cost, easily administered retirement savings plan for you.

Contributions are discretionary. Each year, you can contribute or not contribute to the IRA(s) involved. The amount you put into the IRA(s) can also vary. In 2013, you can contribute up to 25% of an eligible employee’s compensation, up to a limit of $51,000. No catch-up contributions are permitted for older employees.

This is a simple pension plan using a traditional IRA. (SEP stands for Simplified Employee Pension.) It lets you put aside money into individual IRAs for you and your employees, with lower administrative fees and less paperwork than other types of retirement plans.

A three-point employee eligibility test. Generally, employees of a small business are eligible for a SEP IRA if they 1) are older than 21, 2) have worked for the business in at least three of the five years preceding the year in which the IRA contribution is made or 3) have received $550 or more in compensation from the business in 2013 (this can rise with COLA adjustments in future years). However, the IRS states that an employer “may use less restrictive requirements to determine an eligible employee.”

Tax-deferred compounding of pre-tax dollars. You contribute pre-tax dollars to a SEP IRA, and that has the effect of lowering your tax bill. The money in the IRA grows tax-deferred, and your business doesn’t pay any taxes on the IRA earnings. The assets can be invested in a myriad of ways. The traditional IRA rules apply. When you take the money out of a SEP IRA for retirement, you pay ordinary income taxes on it. (Should you withdraw SEP IRA assets before age 59½, you’ll likely be assessed a penalty, with some exceptions.)

Employees covered by a union contract may be excluded from a SEP, as well as non-resident aliens who have not earned income from your business. All eligible employees must participate in the SEP, including part-time and seasonal workers and employees who die, quit or get laid off or fired during the year. continued on page 55

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The Dog Days of Summer When the weather turns hot, we barricade ourselves inside to enjoy iced tea and AC. Most of us with pets ensure that our furbabies are right there with us. Naturally, if we reach for a quick snack, our dogs and cats expect to get something special too. So, what do you feed your four-legged family members that’s healthy and delicious?

Several months ago, I posed the question, “Is social media right for my business?” As more and more business owners answer this question “Yes,” the next logical question has to be, “How is it working for you?” I constantly receive requests to “like” business Facebook pages. Don Kyle When I get these requests, I wonder what good my “liking” a particular page does, other than perhaps allowing special naming privileges for the page. The most important question that should come to mind related to business social media pages is, “Is it generating (or going to generate) business for me, or am I simply entertaining my fans?” As more business owners become convinced that they MUST participate in social media, the overall results may not be supported by increases in customers, revenues and profits. To analyze the effectiveness of your social media strategy, I suggest taking a hard look at what you are currently doing. Several specific areas you should address include: 1. Am I generating more business and making a profit on it, and are the profits generated from it greater than the amount of time and money spent on it? 2. Is my content interesting and attractive and do I have the most effective “call to action” tools on my pages? (If not, how do you expect to drive new business to your website or physical location?) 3. Is my social media strategy consistent with and working hand in hand with my overall marketing strategy? (In other words, does one strategy conflict with another for your business?) 4. If applicable, is my outsourced social media support company performing effectively and as promised? If not, why not? (Anyone can claim to be a social media expert, but only a few truly are. So you must perform due diligence, including assessing the experience and knowledge level of those who will be maintaining your social media sites and responding to fans on your behalf, before deciding to commit to any contracts. Make sure you can cancel if you’re not satisfied.) These issues, along with any others you identify, should be addressed fully. Then, modifications should be made, as necessary, to your social media strategy. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about growing your business. Don Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Small Bizz MBA, a company which assists businesses with their marketing, branding and advertising needs. You can reach Don by calling (404) 580-6331 or email dkyle@smallbizzmba.com. 50

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While it’s true that table scraps are not good for your pet, there are a few human foods that are actually helpful to your furbaby. For instance, sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber and vitamins C and B6. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are a tasty snack, or you can bake them and then scrape out the skins to mix with your pet’s food for an extra vitamin boost. Mix a little cooked sweet potato with some plain yogurt (remember, your furbabies don’t need sugars or sweeteners!) and put into ice cube trays to freeze for a doggie popsicle. You can even use candy molds to make popsicles for little dogs or cats. The yogurt in the popsicles adds calcium and protein, particularly if you use one with live, active bacteria. Canned pure pumpkin is another great add-in for your furry companions. It’s chock full of fiber, and dogs especially, are attracted to its scent. My dogs are on a prescription diet, which I like to supplement with boiled chicken and rice, followed by a can of pumpkin for a fiber boost. Canned pumpkin can also be mixed with yogurt, just like the cooked sweet potatoes, to make puppy popsicles. If you are looking for low-cal treat options, try mixing baby carrots or plain green beans into their food to add extra volume. Fresh apple slices are also crunchy snacks that dogs love. Be sure to leave the skins on for extra nutrients but be careful not to let your pet have any of the seeds, as those can be toxic. Furthermore, plain cooked oatmeal is a great source of soluble fiber, for both humans and furbabies. Try mixing it into your pet’s regular food, particularly if they are having digestive issues. Or, mix ¼ cup dry oatmeal, one egg, and ½ cup cooked sweet potato or canned pumpkin and drop by teaspoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for approximately 20 minutes or until cookies are golden. These make a great alternative to store-bought treats. Try making something yummy for your pet, minus the extra seasonings we humans like. They’ll appreciate the effort and your friends will be impressed with your furry sous chef! Happy cooking everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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WOMEN’S center Pregnant? Worried?...We are here to help! Acworth Women’s Center provides compassionate and life-affirming services and support to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies and sexually related issues. Our trained Client Advocates provide practical, emotional and spiritual support in a safe and confidential setting. We offer the following services: pregnancy test verifications, prenatal and parenting classes, earn-while-you-learn program, baby clothes and items closet, biblically-based peer counseling, post-abortion recovery classes and community resources referrals. Coming soon — limited obstetrical ultrasounds and STI testing. All services are 100% FREE, confidential and also available in Spanish. ** We have taken the utmost care and established standards to best meet our community’s needs. In March of 2011, a group of concerned and committed Acworth citizens met at City Hall and a vision to serve developed. City, church, medical and business leaders envisioned offering a safe, friendly and non-judgmental environment, where clients can discuss fears and concerns and receive vital information in regards to health, pregnancy and their options. On July 9, 2013, this vision will become a reality! Please join us for our Grand Opening ceremony starting at our location, 4805 S. Main Street, at 11 a.m. *The AWC is solely supported by private donors and contributors like you; we don’t receive any government funding. **Our services are not meant to be substitutes for professional counseling, medical or prenatal care.

We need your help in supporting this vision. Please consider volunteering, making a financial contribution or donating baby items. All your donations are tax deductible.* We are always taking the following items: • New & gently used baby bottles • New nipples & pacifiers • New underwear up to 5T • Baby wipes • Diapers (all sizes) • Crib sheets • Formula • Baby wash, shampoo & lotion • Diaper rash cream • Diaper bags • Receiving blankets • New & gently used baby clothes up to 5T • Maternity clothing • Baby socks & shoes • Bibs & onesies • Cribs (2011 or newer) • Car seats & booster seats *new in box only

Hanna Pintozzi, Executive Director, and Patricia Whalen, Center Director, are pictured above with women’s care packages donated by The Giving Tree and assembled by kids in the local area. Pictured below is the room where women in need can pick from some of the donated supplies.

Acworth Women’s Center: 4805 S. Main St., Acworth For more information, please call (678) 574-5466 or email contact@acworthprc.org

Vision’s Role In Sports It’s that time of year for fans to get ready for the upcoming sports season. A common goal for virtually all athletes, at any level, is the desire to perform at the best of their abilities — even if they’re competing against themselves. In pursuit of that goal, most athletes spend a lot of time and energy practicing the skills of their chosen Dr. Dylan Reach sport. While such common sense efforts can have positive effects on an athlete’s ability to enjoy and compete within their given sport, there is a crucial element of performance that is often overlooked — and those are visual skills. The vast majority of sports require varying degrees of visual skills such as eye-hand coordination, depth perception, tracking, and peripheral vision — just to name a few. Unfortunately, many athletes are so busy developing their understanding of their respective sport that they may fail to consider the importance of vision skills or sports vision. While there’s nothing mysterious about sports vision and its benefits, it does require a trained eye care professional who is

familiar with aspects of sports vision to help interested athletes gain a competitive edge. For some parents, gaining that competitive edge for their children (or themselves) requires spending hundreds of dollars on individual pieces of equipment and clothing. However, much of that investment is wasted if the athlete has problems seeing the ball, opponents or any other element on the field of play. The bottom line is that one of the most important pieces of equipment for any athlete is the eye. Just as the equipment to participate in various sports is different, so are the visual requirements of most major sports. The visual demands of making a three-point jump shot, reading a putting green, serving a tennis ball, catching a football or throwing a baseball player out at home plate are different. Once a trained eye care professional identifies the specific visual skills required by a given sport, it’s then possible to administer sport-specific eye screenings for the athlete. Once an athlete has been appropriately screened and compared to athletic norms, visual skills that are weak or may be enhanced can be identified. There are a variety of visual enhancement programs that athletes of all ages can practice that are tailored to improve specific visual skills that the athlete needs. continued on page 55

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Let’s Get to Grillin’ & Chillin’ This is always such a fun time of year, so let’s take a look at what’s under our feet and make sure that it is stable and sturdy. Our wooden decks take so much abuse that we often overlook some basic maintenance issues that can put our fun time in jeopardy. Let’s start with the deck boards. Jeff Glover

Make sure the decking boards are nailed down securely. If they have pulled loose, remove the nails and replace them with a 2 ½” decking screw. If any boards are splintered, cracked or just plain broken, remove them and replace with new decking boards. Make sure the surface is clean of any mold or mildew. Once mildew begins, it spreads rapidly making the surface slippery and unsafe to walk on. Have a licensed contractor come out and pressure wash your deck, and if you haven’t sealed it in awhile, this is a great time to do it. Next, let’s get underneath the deck and check the joists that support the decking. These joists should be fastened to the banding using metal connectors and on some decks, joists may be supported on a wooden ledge and notched out so that they can rest on top. Although this is an acceptable form of construction, I recommend adding a metal connection to prevent the joist from pulling away from the banding.

The most important check is your deck post supports. Check to see if they are resting on a concrete footing and that the posts are sound. Look for splitting down the sides of each post and although some splitting will occur naturally through these posts drying out, make sure they do not exceed 1” to 1 ½ “ deep. If you are concerned or unsure, call a licensed contractor to check them for you. If your deck is supported by metal columns, check the bottoms to make sure they have not rusted through. Unfortunately, metal columns rust from the inside out, so check these annually and add this job to your maintenance checklist. If your deck is more than 6 feet off the ground, you should have 6” x 6” pressure treated posts. Anything under 6’ in height can be supported by 4” x 4” pressure treated post. Lastly, if your deck is on its last legs and you are kicking around the idea of building a new one, you will recoup 72% of your investment within the first year, according to Remodeling magazine. So, let’s get out there, check the deck and start doing some “GRILLIN’ AND CHILLIN’” with family and friends. Jeff Glover is a Georgia, licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County who grew up in Marietta and has lived the last 15 years in the Acworth community. He has been in the Construction Industry for 17 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children Brendan and Abigail. You can contact him or comment on his articles through his website at www.bren-abby.com.

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The favorite season of the year for the majority of the population has arrived. Some of the words that come to mind this time of year are vacation, the pool, cookouts, friends, family, relaxation and the list goes on and on. I do want to encourage you to add at least one more word to the list.

J. R. Lee

Wait for it…strategy.

Strategy? Really? I know, it seems like such a buzz-kill but hang with me. We all live such busy lives. In the midst of the busyness, it is so easy to get caught in an endless cycle that leaves us depleted physically, emotionally, relationally and even spiritually. I am willing to bet that you know these feelings all too well. You do not have to live your life this way. Even better, it’s not as difficult to make the change as one might think and the summer is the perfect time to recalibrate and prepare for the next season of your life. Here are a few strategic tips that help me and I believe, can help you take advantage of the opportunities that are yours this summer.

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1. Work ON it, not just IN it. Make time to work on your business, not just in your business and on your family not just in your family. Working on it enables you to be ready for the season ahead, instead of always feeling like you are operating from a deficit. 2. Refuel. Make time to do what it is that replenishes your life. Find a hobby. Go to a movie. Volunteer. Take a nap. Refueling physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually is an investment in both yourself and others that you must make time to complete. 3. Consume THEN produce. Production is important; however, if you don’t take time to receive, you will not have anything left to give. If you want to consistently make withdrawals, you better make sure that you are making consistent deposits. Deposits in your life are made primarily through the books you read, the places you go and the people who are speaking into your life. These three suggestions will not happen by accident. You must make the conscious decision to find the time to make these a strategic priority in your life. If I can do it — then you can do it. Give it a shot. What do you have to lose? J.R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church, located at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit the church website at www.freedomchurch.tv. Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv.

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functioning joints that may be restricting your access to power and movement. Timely treatment to joints in particular, can often result in noticeable and immediate improvements to your game. Most players play through their pains and wait for time to heal. This is foolish. It’s like continuing to drive your car thinking it’s going to service itself — ridiculous. Whatever sport it may be, if you are trying to get better and be more like the pros, consider that it’s not just about practicing the game itself, but working on your body too. Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University. She has been involved with chiropractics since the age of ten. Even then, she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care; to feel and perform at her personal best. You may reach her at Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at (770) 423-9010.

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Starting up a SEP IRA is easy. You can open up one of these plans with the help of almost any financial advisor or financial institution. In fact, you can even have other retirement plans at your business in addition to SEP IRAs, and you can set up a SEP IRA for your small business even if you are already participate in another retirement plan at another company. Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations can all create SEPs. In fact, they may qualify for annual tax credits of up to $500 during the plan’s first three years, which can be applied toward the plan’s start-up costs. So if you have a small business or work on your own and you want a retirement plan that works for your future without a lot of hassles, a SEP IRA may be right for you. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-9526707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.

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Once those visual skills are improved, the athlete’s total vision or “Sports Vision” has been improved — and in most instances so has the likelihood that they can perform at the best of their ability. Dr. Dylan Reach is in private practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, please call (770) 974-3153 or visit www.acwortheyes.com.

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

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com Christ’s Baptist Church 5496 Highway 92, (678) 744-8222 Meets at Furtah Prep School Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Aaron Johnson www.christsbaptistchurch.org

Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael A. Smith New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 312-5562 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Richard Goodwin www.newhopeacworth.org 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. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black

First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com

Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org

Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org

Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Int. Pastor: Dr. Allan Purdie www.summitchurch.org

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 & 11 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 Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elementary Ln., (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org

Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

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The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery 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. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

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West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Steve Baskin www.westernhillsbaptist.org Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Frank Johnson, Jr. www.zionhillacworth.org

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Tara Bulger www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Cavazos www.kirkwoodpc.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:40 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 & 2:00 p.m., 5 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek stcatherinercc.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus saintvincentdepaulchurch.org

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

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

OTHER CHURCHES 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: 7:00 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 Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Tim Milsaps www.ccnorthwest.org Calvary Fellowship River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 655-0655 or (678) 977-0087 Pastor: Grady Clark

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: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.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 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net 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

Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com Refuge Ministries 2714 Valleyhill Drive, (770) 975-5733 Four Points Church Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sr. Pastor: Bishop Vincent J. Jones Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.refugeministriesonline.com Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv River’s Edge Church Freedom Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Meets at Barber Middle School, (770) 529-6006 Sunday Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: J.R. Lee Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m. www.freedomchurch.tv Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com Gateway Church River of Life Church 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Andy Smith Pastor: Randy McGovern www.gatewaykennesaw.org www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 4500 Lakeview Drive Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org

RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org

Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor:Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com

Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org

Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Gable www.mylifebridgechurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas

Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m. Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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

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

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cherokee (770) 345-0400 Cobb (770) 980-2000 Paulding (770) 445-6016 Bartow (770) 382-1466 COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Bartow (770) 606-5800 Burn Permits: (877) 652-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (770) 721-7810 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Bartow (770) 387-5009 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Bartow (770) 387-5030 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 399-5370 Bartow (770) 387-5002 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (678) 413-8400 Paulding (770) 443-7584 Bartow (770) 387-3704 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Bartow (770) 387-5142 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 926-2206 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Bartow (770) 387-5151 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 514-2330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Bartow (770) 382-1920 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 Bartow (770) 387-5131 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6400 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7584 Bartow (770) 387-5112 Senior Services: Cherokee (770) 345-2675 Cobb (770) 528-5355 Paulding (770) 443-3227 Bartow (770) 387-5134 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Bartow (770) 387-5090

Taxes — Property: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow Traffic Signals: Cherokee Cobb Voter Registration: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

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Child Support Enforcement: (404) 921-1490 Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee (770) 720-3710 Cobb (770) 528-5000 Paulding (770) 443-7810

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee (678) 493-6200 Cobb (770) 590-5611 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Bartow (770) 387-5153 Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5678 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Bartow (770) 383-3338 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Bartow (770) 547-9153 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5678 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Bartow (770) 383-3338 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/index.aspx?NID=82 Bartow (770) 383-3338 Pet Buddies Food Pantry:

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

LIBRARIES: Cherokee Co. Libraries (770) 479-3090 Cobb Co. Libraries (770) 528-2320 Acworth Libraries (770) 917-5165 Bartow Libraries (770) 382-1530 NON-EMERGENCY 911: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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UTILITIES: Cable (Comcast) 404-COMCAST (266-2278) Electric: Acworth Power (770) 917-8903 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co. (770) 584-4000 Water: Cherokee (770) 479-1813 Cobb (770) 423-1000 Paulding (770) 222-6868 Bartow (770) 387-5170 CITY OF ACWORTH: www.acworth.org City Hall (770) 974-3112 Acworth Housing Authority (770) 974-3012 Parks & Recreation (770) 917-1234 Police Information (770) 974-1232 Acworth City Jail (770) 974-0295 Downtown Development (770) 974-8813 Municipal Court (770) 974-0965

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COUNTY SCHOOL WEBSITES

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

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

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

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

Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Dr. Jeff Robinson

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

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

Vaughan Elementary School 5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127 (678) 594-8298 Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney

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

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

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

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

Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: B. Joey Moss

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

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

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

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

Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Dr. Patrice Moore

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

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

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

Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 30114 (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott O’Prey

McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Jaynath Hayes

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

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

East Paulding High School 3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157 (770) 445-5100 Principal: Dr. Kim Fraker

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

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

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

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

Palmer Middle School 690 N. Booth Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 591-5020 Principal: Dr. Peter Giles

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

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

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

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

Brookstone Montessori School (770) 426-5245 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com Brookwood Christian School (678) 401-5855 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-7077 1720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org First Baptist Christian School (770) 422-3254 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-6488 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred Furtah www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 Principal: Bill Lystlund www.harvestbaptistschool.org Jacob’s Ladder Preschool & Kindergarten (770) 974-3021 4583 Church Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Director: Jamie Azar www.fbcacworth.com Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sister Mary Patrick scsiena.org

(770) 419-8601 www.

The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Jack Hall www.thewalkerschool.org

School Contact Information

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

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations

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

www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu LeadsNet Business Referral Group (404) 819-8896

www.leadsnetgroup.com No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864 www.nofeereferralnetwork.com West Cobb Business Association (770) 850-3921

www.westcobbbusiness.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Children Child Advocacy Council (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (770) 345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity (770) 432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue (404) 993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com Here Am I Ministries, Inc. (770) 529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain Homeward Bound Pet Rescue (706) 698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898 Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption (770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730

www.papaspantry.org

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

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

RECREATION & HOBBIES

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

www.atlantayachtclub.org

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

(770) 974-3577

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org American Legion North Cobb Post 304 www.post304.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278 Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres (770) 974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org

Atlanta Yacht Club

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Children’s PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.org Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) (770) 423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia (770) 605-7960

Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everett (770) 966-0100

Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org

Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org

Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654

Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400

VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) (770) 974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489 Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575 Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133 Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856 Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833 Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (770) 785-2522 Republican Women of Cherokee County (404) 747-3353 www.rwccga.com

(770) 428-2100

MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church (770) 794-0442 Every other Tuesday AM email: mnm@summitchurch.org Newcomers of Cobb County (770) 234-5068 Meets 3rd Tuesday www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (770) 424-4387 Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb CHADD (404) 368-9394 Meets 1st Thursday at Due West United Methodist Church West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT: President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

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

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 131 Russell Senate Office Building Wash., D.C. GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R), District 11 (202) 225-2931 219 Roswell St., Marietta, GA 30060 GA: (770) 429-1776 Website: http://gingrey.house.gov fax: (770) 795-9551 Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 (202) 225-4501 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 GA: (770) 565-4990 Website: www.tomprice.com fax: (770) 565-7570 e-mail: tom@tomprice.com

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

Senator Bill Heath (R), District 31 (770) 537-5234 e-mail: billheath@billheath.net fax: (770) 537-6383 Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37 (770) 424-2700 fax: (770) 424-2777 Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 (404) 557-5069 e-mail: cbyrd@legis.state.ga.us

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Board of Education:

Scott Sweeney, School Board Chairman

Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 (404) 697-9562 e-mail: lcrowder-eagle.boardmember@cobbk12.org

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

(770) 426-3452

(678)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;646-2470

(678) 896-6399

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6 email: kimcurlrx@bellsouth.net

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

(404) 630-8452

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

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

100 Cherokee Street (770) 528-3300 Marietta, GA 30090 fax: (770) 528-2606 Website: www.cobbcounty.org

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

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

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

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

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

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

(770) 974-4321

(770) 528-3305 (770) 528-3313

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

(678) 575-0596

Helen Goreham (R), District 1 e-mail: hgoreham@cobbcounty.org JoAnn Birrell, District 3 e-mail: joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 974-5259

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

(770) 917-1883

A ppointed O fficials

Senator Brandon Beach (R), District 21 (404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 463-1386

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

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STATE GOVERNMENT:

(770) 443-7550, x4009

E lected

Commissioner: David Barnett , Post 4

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5679 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

Advertising Acworth Community Magazine (770) 529-1516 www.acworthcm.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #121, Acworth

James D. Haley 55 (770) 974-1494 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

Automotive

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

IFC

Angel Oaks Funding (770) 870-0644 www.jayclosesloans.com

Business Consulting

Small BIZZ MBA (404) 580-6331 www.smallbizzmba.com

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners IFC

Children/kids entertainment 14

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

Salon 3:16 (770) 485-9791 www.salon-316.com

Dr. Glenn Reece (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth

Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg 200-C, Woodstock

Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Education/Instruction/Counseling Bascomb United Methodist Preschool 4 (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com 2295 Bascomb Carmal Road, Woodstock

Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw

Bam Fence (678) 525-1125 www.bamfence.com

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

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

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

Insurance

Fitness Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

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

Financial Services/investments 44

Heating & Air Conditioning Relaible Heating (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com

Werner Pediatric Dentistry 9 (678) 224-5722 www.childrensdentistwoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 250, Woodstock

Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Opulence Aesthetic Medicine (770) 591-3429 www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com 600 Chastain Road, #224, Kennesaw

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

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

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

Williams Orthodontics 64 (770) 592-5551 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

Catering

Princess Glam Parties (404) 542-7308 4192 South Main Street, Acworth

jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway, Ste 190

Military Mom Home and Window Cleaning (678) 287-9896

Acworth Family Dentistry 4 (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentisty.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw

Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw

Clement Catering (770) 485-5543 www.clementcatering.com

Health & Beauty

Cleaning Home/Business

Dentists/Orthodontists

Banking/Financial Services

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home 11 and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 North Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Computer Services/Repair

My Mechanic Joe (770) 591-6640

ADVOCOS (678) 213-0649 ext 302 www.advocos.com

Funeral Home/cemetery

Ryan Family Chiropractic Wellness Center 53 (678) 664-4028 3330 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 332, Acworth www.RFCWC.com

Attorneys/Legal Services

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

IFC

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Abracadabra LawnScape (770) 966-1585 Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

Martial Arts/Self Defense Georgia Wing Chun Kung Fu (770) 324-4385 (770) 324-0895 www.georgiawingtsun.com 111 Kelli Clark Ct., Cartersville 112 Public Square, Adairsville

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

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

Acworth Immediate Care (770) 975-6540 www.urgentnow.com 4450 Calibre Crossing, Acworth

Retail stores

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

Governors Family Medical Group (770) 975-9077 www.governorsfamilymedicalgroup.com 4900 Ivey Road, #1826, Acworth 64

Pest Control IBC

Golden Rugs (770) 966-0801 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 800

East Cobb Pediatrics (770) 795-4553 www.eastcobbpeds.com 3895 Cherokee Street, #160, Kennesaw

Photographer

Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 170

Acworth Family Eyecare 52 (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth

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

Plumbers The Plumbing Doctor (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com

Physicians and Medical Services

Optometrist/Eyewear

Create a Memory (770) 974-3686

Wellstar 5 (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

Pet Services

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

Solavie 15 (404) 778-2555 Ticket George (770) 437-8499

IBC

Restaurants/Food Services Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200 3101 Roswell Road, Marietta

J.D.’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8437 4424 South Main Street, Acworth

Resurgens Orthopaedics (678) 354-2883 3698 Largent Way, #103, Marietta

Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth

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