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Message from the Mayor Community News 4th of July Events Save the Acworth Depot Summer Camp Pictures There’s No Place like Acworth Acworth Business Association

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Outdoors for the Summer BBB’s Top Five Summer Scams Modern Day Medication From the Chief’s Desk Our First Year in Acworth American Legion Post 304 Dynamic Duo to the Rescue Vision’s Role in Sports Planning Your Next Home Improvement What’s Causing Hot and Cold Spots in Your Home?

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Happy Summer time to everyone! Great news — the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and the city staff has just adopted a balanced budget with no tax increase! Once again, we were able to balance the budget and continue to enhance our city services, all while keeping taxes low! We are so proud of the efforts of our city team — this is why we are the most trusted city government!

July 4th is that special day when we celebrate our country’s independence. This year, we will celebrate at Lake Acworth with our partners at the Acworth Business Association, who will host our annual 4th of July Concert and Fireworks display. Our July 4th event begins with live music at 4 p.m. and goes until 11 p.m. If you have never attended our 4th of July celebration at Lake Acworth, you will be blown away by this community celebration. This year, our fireworks display will be the biggest ever. This spectacular fireworks event will be provided by the North Cobb Rotary Club and C&S Paving — don’t miss it!

We invite all of the Veterans in our community to join us as we set aside time that evening to honor each branch of the service and our treasured Veterans that represent those branches. This special recognition will take place around 7:45 p.m. at the Gazebo.

Acworth, the Lake City, is the place to be this summer. We are the only city in Georgia that has four beaches on two lakes that offer summer destinations for families and friends.

You may already be aware of the “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide” at Dallas Landing Park. The slide is a great way to stay local, have fun and enjoy the day. Hours of operation and the rates can be found at www.acworthslide. com. The city has just entered into a new partnership with Acworth Beach Rentals, Inc., to offer kayak and paddleboard rentals on Lake Acworth. Lake Acworth has grown into a destination for kayaking and paddle boarding and this service is the perfect way to see all that the lake has to offer! Visit www.acworthbeachrentals.com for more details!

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In terms of projects, we are excited to see the final phase of Nance Road under construction. The new bridge will be elevated to reduce the chance of flooding, which reduces the chance for road closures during a heavy rain storm. The bridge will also connect the sidewalks on both ends of the project and residents will be able to walk, jog or run from Highway 41/Cobb Parkway to Main Street. This is another “Quality of Life” SPLOST funded project that will move traffic through our community more efficiently!

As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs, you can visit www.acworth.org. Also, be sure to sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @aprd.

Have a safe summer and God Bless, Tommy

Candidates Forum - July 8 The Acworth Business Association, the City of Acworth and the Cobb Chamber will be hosting a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, July 8, at NorthStar Church located at 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw. This forum will be for the Acworth Alderman, Cobb Commissioner-District 1, Cobb County Superior Court Judge and the U.S. Representative-District 11.

This event will allow the candidates to share their views on key topics going into the runoff election. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the debate will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. Pete Combs, of WSB, will be the moderator. There will be pre-selected questions as well as questions from the floor. You may also email your questions prior to the event to John Loud at John@loudsecurity.com or call (678) 300-9785.

Candidates are as follows: • Brett North and Kevin Wigington for the Acworth Alderman • Bill Byrne and Bob Weatherford for the Cobb CommissionerDistrict 1 (R) • Ann Harris and Juanita Stedman for Cobb County Superior Court Judge • Bob Barr and Barry Loudermild for the U.S. RepresentativeDistrict 11 (R) Your attendance is encouraged, in order to be well-informed at the voting polls on July 22.

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SPLOST 2016 Informational Meetings Cobb County has notified the cities of the county’s intention to place on the November 4, 2014 ballot a request for a six year renewal of the one penny SPLOST for Roads, Parks & Public Safety (SPLOST 2016). If approved by the voters, the City of Acworth’s share of these funds would be approximately $20,800,000.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have the responsibility to determine what projects should be funded using said funds.

When coming up with an overall list of projects the city had over $100,000,000 in projects. City staff working with the Mayor and Aldermen have narrowed the list down to projects which would have the greatest benefits to the citizens of Acworth and those projects that have high priorities based on community input. In addition, the city already held a community meeting on May 13th, to get additional input into potential projects.

The city will be holding an informational meeting regarding the projects on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen must approve a final list of projects by July 17, 2014.

In addition, Cobb County has a number of informational meetings scheduled. The District One meeting will be on Wednesday, July 16, from 7– 9 p.m., at the West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs.

Register online or at the onsite registration dates to take advantage of the discount on Saturday, July 12, 19 & 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Halbrooks Field. For more information, call (770) 974-1688 or visit www.acworthwarriors.com.

Acworth Basketball The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is excited to announce registration for the 20142015 season of Acworth Basketball! The league is for children between the ages of 5 – 14. Registration begins August 1, practices begin in November and games tip off in early December. Register before September 5 and receive a $10 early bird discount. Deadline to register is October 17.

The cost of the 5/6 co-ed division is $105/City of Acworth Residents and $125/non-City of Acworth residents. All other divisions are $155/City of Acworth Residents and $175/nonCity of Acworth residents.

All costs include a new uniform and drawstring bag! All games and practices held at local schools. For more information or to register, please visit www.acworthbasketball.com. If you have any further questions, please call (770) 917-1234 or email mlewis@acworth.org.

A countywide meeting will be held on Thursday, July 17, from 10 a.m.– 12 noon,in the BOC Room, 2nd floor at 100 Cherokee St., in Marietta.

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There will be no formal presentations, so participants may drop in anytime during the allotted hours.

Last Month’s Winner:

Public hearings for the SPLOST will be held at 9 a.m., July 8, and 7 p.m., July 22, at the Board of Commissioners meeting room, second floor, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta.

Congratulations to Joe Genovese who won a $10 gift certificate to J.D.’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant!

He was the first to find the wording “Since the passageway is rigid,” on page 51, in Dr. Craig Gruber’s article.

For more information, please visit www.CobbSplost2016.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 3 — 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. Tackle football starts at age 5. Come join the Warrior Football and Cheerleading family!

Register prior to July 26 and take advantage of significant early registration discounts to participate. Registration fees are $175/City of Acworth residents or for $195/non-City residents.

Registration includes a helmet, shoulder pads, game pants, practice pants and game jersey. All you have to provide is a practice jersey, cleats and a mouth piece.

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The Atlanta Water Ski Club (AWSC) is proud to announce that it is hosting the 2014 Georgia State Water Ski Championships at Cauble Park in Historic Downtown Acworth on July 12-13. The event starts at 8 a.m., both days, until conclusion on Sunday.

The Allatoona Junior Buccaneers will be holding registration for Fall football on Wednesday, July 16, Tuesday, July 22 and on Thursday, July 24, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the Allatoona High School football field. They will also have a Saturday registration on July 26, from 3 – 5 p.m. Registration is for 6th – 8th grade students. For more information or to register, please visit the website at www.ahsbucs.com/football.

Events featured include Slalom, Trick and Jump Skiing for all age divisions. Skiers from all over Georgia come to compete for a title in one or all three ski events. Each event is divided by age and by male/female. Competitors include Junior Skiers age 9 and under, to Adult Skiers as old as 84. There will also be disabled skiers competing for scores. Later this summer the National Disabled Water Ski Championships will be held in Ellijay, Ga. Come see us, we promise there will be exciting skiing and great BBQ for lunch as well! The park features a wonderful sandy beach and a great children’s playground. If you are interested in the organized sport of water skiing, just ask! They will be happy to answer questions or visit www.awsc.net or www.georgiawaterskifederation.org for details and contact information.

‘Frozen’ Coming to Three Taverns Church Three Taverns Church will host a FREE outdoor movie showing Disney’s Oscar-winning animated film Frozen (rated PG) on Saturday, July 19, rain or shine, at the amphitheater! For your comfort, bring a blanket or low-back chairs and your family’s favorite snacks and drinks, and enjoy the movie under the stars.

The church is located at 3575 Acworth Due West Road. For more information, visit www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org or call (678) 856-8002.

FREE Biometric Screening Event The City of Kennesaw is partnering with WellStar to offer a FREE biometric health screening event for area residents on Wednesday, July 16, from 2 – 7 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, at 2753 Watts Drive.

The screenings are offered in support of Fit City Kennesaw, a wellness initiative designed to address the increasing rate of obesity and concerns over the health of Kennesaw residents.

The overall goal is to help prevent and control obesity and other chronic diseases in children, teens and adults by promoting healthy eating habits and regular physical activity.

Total cholesterol and glucose screenings will be performed via finger stick, with results received in minutes. In addition, blood pressure screenings, BMI and waist circumference measurements will be provided at no charge.

Fasting is not required. The health data will be strictly confidential and remain between WellStar and the participant.

For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

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North Cobb Junior Warrior Football Registration The North Cobb Junior Warriors will be holding registration for the Fall 2014 Football season on Saturday, July 19 & 26, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, at the North Cobb High School Varsity football field. Practice will begin on Monday evening, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. The North Cobb Junior Warriors are a feeder program for North Cobb High School Varsity football and participate in the GMSAA, a 40 team league throughout the Metro area.

All upcoming 6th – 8th grade students in the North Cobb HS District are invited to come out and be a part of the exciting North Cobb Junior Warrior program! For more information, visit www.northcobbfootball.com.

NJROTC New Cadet / Freshman Orientation Camp North Cobb/Harrison NJROTC is hosting a new cadet orientation for rising ninth graders and other new cadets. This orientation will give the new cadets a head start with NJROTC and acquaint them with Navy core knowledge, uniform basics and other Navy knowledge. Naval Science 1 (NS1) cadets will also get fitted for their Naval Service Uniform (NSU). The orientation is July 7 – 10, from 0900-1300 (9 a.m.– 1 p.m.) at North Cobb High School in Room 207. The cost is $30. For more information or to register, visit www.nchrotc.com.

Acworth Farmer’s Market The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will run each Friday morning from 7 - 11 a.m., through October 31.

The market has a new location this year Historic Downtown Acworth – it will be relocated to the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot, located at the corner of Main Street and Church Street! This will allow more room for vendors and parking.

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 to be a vendor, please visit their website at www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

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Senior News

Awtrey Middle School Updates

July Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, July 15, at noon. Come join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center located at 4681 School Street, in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE for all seniors!!!

Wonderful things are springing up at Awtrey Middle School! For additional information about the following events, visit ptsa. awtreyvikings.com. *The Collaborative Learning Center, (formerly known as the Media Center), is offering activities on the following Wednesdays this Summer from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: July 9th Create a Fictional Setting, July 16th - It’s ALL Fun & Games,and July 23rd - The Amazing Race. *RISING 6th Grade Students Boot Camp on Friday, July 25th: (2) separate sessions will be offered from: 10am - 12pm, or 1 - 3pm.- This is a fabulous way for the new students to get a glimpse into the Middle School. *July 26th, Campus Clean Up, 8 - 10am - Are you a Troop and/ or Student looking for Community Service hours? Are you a Parent/Student of Awtrey looking for a way to give a few hours?

Please join us, put on your gloves and grab your rakes, and let’s help make a difference together! *Friday, August 1st, 1 - 3pm - Meet & Greet for ALL grades.

Come and meet the teams of teachers and tour the school. You will receive information on home room teacher assignments, bus route information, funding student breakfast/lunch accounts with staff available to assist, visit with PTSA and School Foundation members to receive information about plans for the year,and the ability to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Senior Chair Yoga – Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and much more during this class. Classes will be held at Roberts School located at 4681 School Street, every Monday starting July 14 – August 25, from 11–11:45 a.m. This program is FREE to all seniors but registration is required. Register online at www. acworthparksandrecreation.org or at the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth. For more information, visit the above website or call (770) 917-1234.

Acworth Adult 55+ Day Trip: High Museum of Art – The High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. Current Exhibits include: Nellie Mae Rowe: At Night Things come to me; Howard Finster: Paradise Garden; and African Mask/Masquerade: More Than Meets the Eye. The trip will be held on Friday, July 25, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The cost for the daytrip is $15/residents and $20/non-residents and includes a guided tour of the museum. Lunch will be at the High Café and is not included in trip price. Register online at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth. For more information, visit the above website or call (770) 917-1234.

Grand Prix 5K Series Continues Elf Trot – The third 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Faith Cline Elf Trot, will take place on Saturday, July 12 in downtown Kennesaw. Plan to arrive by 7:30 a.m.; 5K race begins at 8. The race for adults and children benefits the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. It honors its namesake, Kennesaw Mountain High School student Faith Cline, who was diagnosed at age 15 with an inoperable brain tumor and died in 2012. The race was previously held in December but this year, was moved to July.

Run for Wounded Heroes – The fourth 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Run for Wounded Heroes, will take place on Saturday, August 2 in downtown Kennesaw. Plan to arrive by 7:30 a.m.; 5K race begins at 8. The race for adults and children raises funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that assists those service members severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Registration is open now at www.active.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number and goodie bag. Registration is also available at any Big Peach Running Company location. Visit herorun.us for more information.

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Summer Writing Competition The Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Dept., in partnership with the Cobb Schools Foundation, invite local students to share their love about a park in the second annual PIG TALES Writing Competition. The contest is open to all students in grades K-8 attending any public, private, or home school in Cobb County.

Students are invited to write a short story or essay, in 750 words or less, about what makes their all-time favorite park special.

Students can also choose to write about their plans to visit a state or national park this summer.

Submissions may be typed or handwritten and must be submitted by mail postmarked by August 8, 2014 to Cobb Schools Foundation, Attention: Sheri Brante, 514 Glover St., Marietta, GA 30060.

First, second, and third place winners will be chosen among students rising into three grade categories: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Winners will be announced online no later than August 20. Prizes will be awarded at the City of Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival on August 23, and include tickets to area attractions, t-shirts and goodie bags; the grand prize is a bicycle.

For rules and information, visit www.pigsandpeaches.com/ pigtales.

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Local Author Doug McKittrick The King Must Die — In Wolf 359, Doug McKittrick’s debut science fiction saga, a kingdom implodes as murder and intrigue remove one king after another.

Unfortunately, after finally escaping a destroyed spaceship, Duncan Stuart finds his troubles have just begun. Along with the only other spaceship survivor, a beautiful berserker named Alexis, Duncan is thrust into the middle of the bloodshed, forced to choose a side. But will his choice be his downfall?

“This is a MUST read for lovers of the adventure/Sci-fi/fantasy genre! It is an adult adventure ride that is smart, sexy, and action-packed. I found myself laughing aloud and drowning in the story with the characters, excited about what would happen next. I can’t wait for book #2!!” – the latest review on Amazon.

Wolf 359 by pdmac is now available on Amazon.com in both Kindle and print. Doug has a MA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, and is a member of the Georgia Writers Association. He will be a guest author at the upcoming LibertyCon 27 in Chattanooga, TN. For more information visit pdmactheauthor.com.

Kennesaw Farmers Market The Kennesaw Farmers Market will be open every Tuesday from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., rain or shine, through the end of October. It will be held at 2753 Watts Drive, in the Adams Park Soccer Field Parking Lot. The Market will feature a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs grown by local farmers, as well as fresh baked breads, cakes and cookies, landscape plants and flowers and other assorted goods. Support your neighbors by shopping often!

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

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Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Fall/Winter Sale — The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, July 25, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon, at Summit Baptist Church, Acworth. They will offer gently worn baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothes, plus shoes, accessories, toys, books, games, bedding, nursery equipment and tons of baby gear. Now accepting trendy ladies clothing TOO! Register now and sellers receive 75% of sales with no limit on number of items.

For more information, to register or to be a seller, visit www.clothingkids.org.

Born Again Blessings Children’s Consignment Sale — Children’s and maternity clothes, shoes, toys, nursery items,

baby equipment, furniture and more! The sale will be held on Friday, August 1, from 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. and on Saturday, August 2, from 9 a.m. — noon. The preview sale will be open on Thursday 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, Marietta. For information, visit www.bornagainblessings.com.

Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale — The sale will take place on Thursday, August 21, from 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Friday, August 22, from 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, August 23, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon at the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. We offer high-quality items at greatly reduced prices. Gently used children’s, juniors and teens clothing, accessories, shoes, formal wear, maternity, accessories, school uniforms, baby items/furniture, electronics, books, CDs, videos/DVDs, toys and more!

Strollers are welcome. Like us on Facebook! For more information, visit www.duewest.org/community/consignment sale or email duewesttreasurechest@yahoo.com or to volunteer, email treasurechestvolunteer@yahoo.com.

Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale — Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Everything you need for your family from tots to tweens! Strollers are welcome! Electronic tagging — it’s so much faster at checkout! We have more than just top quality name brand clothes in sizes 0-juniors, we have EVERYTHING parents need including nursery and toddler furniture/decor/ equipment, high chairs, swings, toys, games, outdoor play equipment, gently used bikes and scooters, single/double/triple strollers, portable cribs, car seats (recent models only), books, CDs, DVDs, shoes of all sizes and holiday clothing. We pride ourselves not only on our high quality, but great prices and EASY shopping! NOWAMOM is a nonprofit organization serving the parents of twins, triplets and higher order multiples, BUT OUR SALE IS FOR EVERYONE! Kids are welcome. We accept cash, check debit /credit cards ($2 processing fee). Open to the public on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. For more information, email sale@nowamom.org, visit their Facebook page or their website at www.

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Who is Brett North?

To better understand who Brett North is and why he wants to be your next City Alderman, he has answered the following questions.

Q. Were you disappointed in the May 20th election?

A. Not at all. I was humbled and excited at the support I got from the voters of Acworth. Anytime you have three people in a race, a runoff is almost inevitable. Having been one of the candidates "still standing" we took a deep breath, spent a weekend in the mountains to relax and regroup and we are excited at the opportunity to take our case back to the voters and hopefully convince them that I am the best candidate for job.

and two of our favorite restaurants are located on Main St. We also spend our time and our money in Acworth.

Q. Some people say that Mr. Cooney was the "spoiler" in the race and that had he not run, we could have avoided a runoff. What are your thoughts?

A. I disagree. You and I have the awesome privilege of living in the greatest Republic the world has ever known. Our system was designed that we might all have the opportunity to serve and all three of us had every right to run and the voters were charged with the responsibility of deciding on a winner May 20th or which two would move on to the runoff. Now, they have the responsibility of going back to the polls on July 22nd to make the final decision as to which one of us will sit in that seat. You're witnessing America at its finest; I love it.

Q. Why? A. I believe experience matters and I believe that my experience and track record will give the citizens an Alderman who will be ready to serve on day one. I have served as a volunteer on Acworth's Planning and Zoning Board since 2005 and I have 35 years of experience in business management and small business ownership. I served in district and regional operational positions with Jiffy Lube International and Del Taco Restaurants. Ann and I owned and operated four Jiffy Lube franchises here in Cobb for about six years. This experience will serve the citizens well if they choose me as their next Alderman on July 22nd.

Q. How do you feel about the fact that your opponent has stated that what sets him apart from you is the fact that he lives in the Downtown Historic District, owns a Main Street Business and worships at NorthStar Church?

A. My opponent and I have several things that set us apart, none of which are these three issues. I am seeking to represent all 24,000 Acworth citizens. Ann and I are very plugged into the Acworth community; our dentist, my barber, our veterinarian, auto mechanic, druggist and florist are all on Main Street. Oh,

Q. Do you know any of the details on early voting for the July 22nd runoff?

A. Yes. Voters in Acworth will be able to vote early at NorthStar Church. July 14th - 18th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Ann and I worship in the church that we believe God put us in, a church that we helped plant in 2005 where we are totally involved and blessed by following His lead.

Q. You're convinced that you're the best candidate to serve?

A. Absolutely!

Q. Any last thoughts?

A. Yes. I have tried my best to reach out to the voters and portray a clear and honest picture of who I am and why I want to serve. I appreciate their consideration and ask for their vote on July 22nd.

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Acworth — The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are proud to present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta. On Friday, July 4, there will be live music and fireworks at Cauble Park beginning at 4 p.m. The Paul Hand Band will take the stage at 5:30 p.m., and headliner “FLASHBACK” at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission is FREE; however, tables can be purchased for this concert. Tables are $50/City of Acworth residents and $70/Non-Residents. With the table, you get six chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park, subject to availability, so plan on arriving early. Otherwise, FREE shuttle service will be available to the park from City Hall’s, the library’s and the Post Office’s parking lot, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, to purchase a table, or to be a non-profit vendor, contact Jeff Chase at (770) 917-1234, email jchase@ acworth.org or visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

Kennesaw — The “Night Fever” of the 1970s disco era meets the “British Rock Invasion” of the 1960s when Stayin’ Alive and Satisfaction take the stage on Thursday, July 3, at Kennesaw’s Salute to America, a pre-Independence Day celebration of freedom, music and fireworks. The FREE event is scheduled from 6 – 10 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. A table with six chairs can be reserved for only $75.

All other seating is general admission lawn seating, so bring a blanket or comfortable low-back chair. Food and beverage vendors will be on site; however, concertgoers are welcome to bring a cooler and pack a picnic basket. No barbecue grills are allowed. Possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverages is not permitted at concerts. The Depot is located at 2828 Cherokee Street, in Kennesaw. For more information or to reserve a table, call (770) 422-9714 or visit www.kennesawjuly3.com.

Stone Mountain — The Park transforms the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision® and its famous natural amphitheater with “More Lights, More Lasers and More Music!” It includes a lighting feature at the base of the mountain shining up like fingers of light showcasing the 825 foot mountainside. The addition of an overhead laser canopy effect immerses you as if you are part of the show.

Also, laser mirror bounce shots from all directions on the

Powder Springs — Independence Day Celebration from 4 — 10 p.m. at the downtown Powder Springs Town Square on July 4. Fireworks will begin at dark.

The event is FREE. For more information, visit www.cityofpowdersprings.org or call (770) 423-1330.

Marietta — Come out and celebrate America’s independence as the City of Marietta hosts the 2014 Fourth in the Park celebration beginning on Monday, July 4, at 10 a.m. The Independence Day celebration begins with the Marietta Freedom Parade that starts at Roswell Street Baptist Church and ends at North Marietta Parkway. After the parade, there will be FREE live concerts and entertainment, museum tours, food, arts and crafts, carnival games and of course, fireworks at dark. For more information, visit www. mariettaga.gov.

Lenox Square — This year, the 4th of July Fireworks at Lenox Square will be held on Friday, July 4, from 6 – 10 p.m.

For more than half a century, Lenox Square has celebrated stars and stripes in grand tradition with activities for the entire family. Presented by The Atlantan, this year’s activities include musical entertainment, food concessions and the largest fireworks display in the Southeast. The event is FREE. Fireworks will begin around 9:40 p.m.

Centennial Olympic Park — Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration is a downtown Atlanta staple on Independence Day. The Park’s largest event of the year provides visitors and residents alike with concerts and an impressive fireworks show that lights up the Atlanta skyline. The televised fireworks display is synchronized with a special selection of patriotic and popular music celebrating America’s independence. Park gates open at 6 p.m. The event is FREE. For more information, visit www. centennialpark.com.

Dahlonega — Celebrate the 4th family-style in the historic town square. Activities include a 5k and 10k race, a Patriotic Ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, a watermelon cutting by The Dahlonega Nugget, an antique auto show, and musicians filling the square with diverse sounds of bluegrass, folk and country music. The parade through the historic square begins around 5pm and ends just in time to find a spot on the nearby drill field of the University of North Georgia to await the fireworks. The event is FREE. For more information, visit www.dahlonega.org.

SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I could just go back and do things differently”? What would you do differently? Our group, Save the Acworth Depot Foundation had that thought about the historic and iconic old Acworth Depot building. We think the depot can and should be reconstructed alongside the Caboose by the railroad. Do you feel the same way?

Our Mayor and City Council agree that it a worthwhile endeavor and would be an asset to our downtown image. Do you feel the same way?

Have you driven by downtown and seen beautiful young people dressed in their prom dresses, tuxedos, or wedding apparel being photographed strategically near the symbolic Caboose?

What a striking and nostalgic symbol the Depot would be to our downtown area. Do you feel the same way?

Sure, Acworth has our beautiful lake and is known as “the Lake City” but the lake was built in 1948 and the depot began as a water tower in 1845 and was known as Northcutt Station, the first northbound water stop on the new track. Joseph Gregg, a RAILROAD ENGINEER, renamed this stop after his hometown of Acworth, New Hampshire. Acworth prospered as a busy trade center and was incorporated as a city in December, 1860. So we were a railroad community BEFORE we were even a CITY!!

Many towns along the railroad line have preserved, restored or otherwise repurposed their beautiful Depot buildings for the enjoyment and use of residents and tourists alike. Our group wants the reconstructed Acworth Depot to be a static history center open to all for photo opportunities, local history, and spending time while waiting for your restaurant reservation. Those of us of a certain age can recall Acworth Elementary school field trips on the train. Dressed in our Sunday best, we rode the train to Cartersville to see the Indian mounds or the Coca-Cola bottling plant — this was a highlight of our school year!! My mother used to speak of spending $1.50 to ride the train to Chattanooga for the day to go shopping!!

This is your OPPORTUNITY to contribute to this worthy cause. Join our effort! Please consider whatever your heart prompts you to donate. We are a 501c3 non-profit charity and your money will be taxdeductible. Working with the city in the siting, planning and reconstruction we WILL ACCOMPLISH this task — with your help. The reconstructed Depot will sit alongside the caboose and will have an ADA accessible ramp to both the Depot and the Caboose, enabling BOTH to be fully utilized by all.

HOW CAN YOU GIVE? • www.SaveTheAcworthDepot.com through PayPal or a credit card • Any Regions Bank – ask to contribute to “Save The Acworth Depot Foundation” • Facebook page “Save the Acworth Depot” • Call Mack Turner (770) 546-7511 • Call Richard Boyer (770) 364-0187

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here is an important race for Cobb County Commission taking place here in District 1. Current Commissioner Helen Goreham is not seeking re-election. Former Acworth Alderman Bob Weatherford is a candidate in the Republican runoff for the District 1 seat.

Bob Weatherford believes that Cobb’s future hangs in the balance and that our future success or failure as a county hinges on the outcome of this election.

“Great things are happening in Cobb County. We have had some tremendous success in the recent years, and Cobb is now truly the envy of counties across the state. That success hasn’t just happened by accident and won’t just continue. It requires having the right leadership.”

“Now is not the time to return to the divisive leadership of the past. We must elect a leader with a record we can trust — someone who will work collaboratively with others instead of picking fights and just saying ‘no’ to anything and everything,” stated Bob in a recent interview.

Q&A with Commission Candidate Bob Weatherford: Why do you think you are the best choice for this office?

I have the unique experience and background in both government and business that is needed on the Commission.

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First, I have real-world business experience needed to do the job.

In business, I managed employees, made tough decisions and was responsible for a budget of nearly $30 million. As a former elected official in Acworth, I understand how government works. I have an intimate knowledge of issues facing our county and how to get results. I have also served as a law enforcement officer, so I have real knowledge of the issues affecting our public safety departments and personnel. My background makes me uniquely qualified to serve the County.

What made you want to run for Commission?

I am running to take my record and experience to the County Commission to stand up for the interests of the people of District 1 and ensure that Cobb County’s success continues.

I am not some politician that is desperate for a title. I am a public servant, and I love this county. I am passionate about serving Cobb County and using my experience to ensure that our success as a county continues.

Tell us more about your record as an Alderman in Acworth.

As an Acworth Alderman for 12 years, I have a proven conservative record. In Acworth, I helped manage and balance a budget of over $30 million. I led efforts to cut taxes, and in fact, taxes in Acworth are now lower than when I took office 12 years ago. At the same time, we grew our police force and increased and improved city services for our residents. I also promoted high-quality economic growth that created jobs and protected quality of life.

If elected, what are your top priorities?

I will use my business experience and continue my conservative record to keep taxes low, oppose wasteful spending, reform government, balance the budget and maintain our ‘AAA’ credit rating. In addition, I will use my law enforcement experience to enhance public safety to ensure that we have the best trained, best equipped and best paid officers in the state in order to keep our families safe.

professional Public Safety in the state! They have been under funded and under staffed due to many reasons for years. Several priorities are Improved Lateral entry programs to fill vacancies; take home vehicles (visibility deterrent, retention of officers and longevity of vehicles) as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Would you support a tax increase?

Most importantly, I want to listen to the people and address their concerns. That’s really what public service is about. Unlike my opponent, I am not an “it’s my way or the highway” kind of guy. In Acworth, I always had an open door policy, and I will continue that on the Commission.

No, I would not support tax increases. I have a proven record of opposing tax increases and actually lowering taxes in Acworth. I will continue that record on the Commission.

I will do everything possible to not just prevent the need for tax increases but to actually lower taxes on our families and businesses in Cobb. The county must continue to live within its means.

What are your plans for growth and economic development in District 1?

How have you been involved in the community outside of elected office?

Great question, and I want to be very clear here. I will only support the highest quality growth in District 1 that adheres fully to our county land use plan. Here in District 1 we pride ourselves on our quality of life, and I am committed to protecting that. Homeowners can trust that I will work with them and listen to their concerns.

As I have mentioned, serving our community is something I am very passionate about. I have spent years serving our community. Titles and the spotlight are not important to me but giving back and making a difference are. To name some of

Needless to say, traffic congestion is a serious issue in District 1 and all of Cobb. What are your answers to the problem?

Reducing traffic congestion is a serious issue for the entire county. When you listen to my opponent, he is still talking about his opposition to proposals that were made years ago. He never offers any solutions.

I never claim to have all the answers, but I am committed to doing everything possible to improve to the traffic problems in District 1 and the entire county. My first priority will be supporting transportation improvements that will reduce traffic congestion at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers. Second, I support a local approach that focuses on improvements that are good for Cobb, first — not the region.

There has been a lot of talk about challenges facing public safety in Cobb recently. What solutions do you propose?

Our county government’s top Constitutional priority is to keep the public safe. Having spent many years in Law Enforcement, I understand their needs from the inside out.

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Ways to Update Your Home’s Outdoor Spaces for the Season

“Your home’s outdoor spaces, like the rooms inside it, should be comfortable, attractive and designed for everyday living,” says Leah Drill, spokesperson for Bed Bath & Beyond. “Don’t underestimate the potential of these areas.”

Drill is offering some tips for making your yard your favorite “room” of the house:

Are your home’s outdoor spaces a viable place to dine, relax and entertain? If not, consider making better use of your patio, balcony, yard or deck by prioritizing this home upgrade.

Are Your Deck and Patio Ready for Summer?

• Don’t make your guests leave a great party to head inside every time they need a new beverage. Make your patio complete with an outdoor bar.

• Don’t sacrifice comfort or style for weather resistance — the two can co-exist. Use cushions and pillows to brighten modern décor and add comfort and style to chairs, chaises, loungers and benches.

Whether you’re updating a small balcony or outfitting a spacious yard, there are plenty of ways to increase the comfort and functionality of your home’s outdoor spaces.

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Wood furniture should be properly treated to withstand the elements.

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• Shade is crucial. Be sure to create plenty of it with strategic vegetation and umbrellas.

• High-pressure spray can cut through skin, so never spray people or animals.

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• Assume a solid stance and firmly grasp the spray gun with both hands to avoid injury if the gun kicks back before squeezing the spray gun trigger.

• Never spray near power lines, service feeds, electrical meters, wiring and windows.

• Check the engine oil level each time you use a pressure washer. When changing or adding oil, don’t overfill the engine crankcase. Doing so can cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling and oil saturation of the air filter.

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• Give the space a centerpiece with a gas burning fire pit. It’s a great place for guests to gather.

Selecting the right pressure washer for your needs depends on what you’re going to clean, how often you plan to do so, and how much time you want to spend. Ask yourself these questions before making a purchase.

• Look for a versatile pressure washer that can be used for a variety of tasks.

Deep clean your patio and driveway in high pressure mode or clean more delicate surfaces and rinse away debris in high flow mode.

• Consider going green with a model having reduced environmental impact.

If you have an older pressure washer, a newer model could offer lower emissions and better fuel efficiency.

• Learn more about pressure washers before making an investment.

With a deep clean, you can make your home’s outdoor spaces a friendly place to relax and have fun.

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ummer is a great time to take that long-overdue vacation or make much-needed home repairs, but as the weather heats up, so do scams. Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about these popular summer scams.

1. Don’t let a scam ruin your vacation. Fake travel agents and websites are known for touting too-goodto-be-true deals in the hopes of getting your money in return. Whether it’s a fake timeshare rental or a falsely promised Disney vacation, don’t let a vacation scam take you for a ride. Make sure the offer is legitimate by checking bbb.org first. If there is no BBB Business Review on the company, dig deeper. Google the phone number or website to see if others report problems.

2. Keep your belongings safe during your move. Summer is the peak time of year for changing residencies, and unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of the busy season. Always research the company and check out the mover’s BBB Business Review at bbb.org. Not all price quotes online or over the phone are legitimate (or binding), and crooks are not likely to send an estimator to your home in advance. Also, remember that the lowest estimate can sometimes be an unrealistic, low-ball offer, which may cost you more in the end.

3. Beware of summer concert ticket scams. Before paying for concert tickets online, make sure the seller is reputable. Oftentimes, phony sellers will trick consumers into wiring money with no intention of sending real tickets. Most concert venues now allow ticket holders to print tickets from personal computers, which also gives scammers the opportunity to sell the same ticket over and over to unsuspecting consumers.

Be wary of sellers who: offer a sad tale as to why they cannot use the tickets; only accept cash; want the money wired or transferred through a prepaid account; and/or pressure you to act quickly.

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4. Be wary of high pressure door-to-door sales tactics.

Many legitimate companies use door-to-door sales, and various city ordinances regulate solicitors to protect residents from unscrupulous individuals. However, consumers need to watch for individuals who try to work their way around the system to line their pockets.

Many door-to-door salesmen offer deals for everything from driveway paving to air conditioning repair to security systems. Before saying yes, get all promises in writing, including start and finish dates. Never sign a contract that has an open-ended completion date or blank spaces 5. Beware of job scams that can turn a hot summer cold. Finding summer employment is a top priority for most college and high school students. Don’t let the seasonal job hunt turn into a huge waste of time and money. Always be wary of employers who require fees for training and background checks, or who tout “no experience needed.” BBB considers these red flags for employment scams.

Find out more about scams and sign up for scam alerts at BBB Scam Stopper (bbb.org/ scam). For tips you can trust, visit w w w. b b b . org and for the latest, check out our blog, like us on acebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Discovery Point campers enjoying a picnic after a trip to the Train Musuem.

Campers at Bascomb UMC enjoy spending time outdoors on the playground. Pictured: Amy, Daniel, Miles, Caitlyn, Reagan, Dylan, Cade, Andrew, Sam, Jackson, Grace, Mary, James, Kyle, Jacob & Ms. Jenn.

Nyanna Johnson-Bell, Charlie Miller & Melea Menshon enjoying their water day of fun.

Wyatt Tatum having fun playing tennis.

Campers enjoyed a day of creativity by making a volcano diarama.

Evan Torres & Anthony Turner at the Train Museum.

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Campers enjoying story time at Discovery Point

Acworth Park and Rec campers enjoyed a field trip to an Atlanta Braves baseball game.

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Acworth Parks & Rec campers enjoyed a day at the Atlanta Zoo. L - R: Devin Scott (far left), Ryan Chancer, Andrew Thorpe (back), Jacob Cassell, Brettlyn Neal, Jake Qualtrough

L - R: Shy Paladini, Ava Callahan, Hannah Cardwell, Sydney Smith, Haley Reuben, Grace Berrios & Isabella DeMita enjoyed making a gift for Father’s Day.

Ryan Woods showing off his good aim in archery.

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Caitlyn & Jackson enjoying some playtime.

Reagan & Dylan take a break from playing to share a flower they found.

Campers had fun making rock necklaces.

Tyler Vanderberg of the Acworth Police Dept’s. K9 Unit, demonstrated some of the skills used in law enforcement.

Ryan Torres taking a break.

Parks & Rec campers got to experience a snake demostration at the lake by Steve & Sharron Scruggs. Campers are Gabe Bingham & Mikayla Walker.

This camper enjoyed a day outside for water play.

Mary, Grace & Andrew share a ride together.

Parks & Rec campers had a great time on the water trampoline.

Haleigh Jo just hanging around!

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Modern Day Medication: Its Relation to Gum Disease & Tooth Decay Modern day medications are more abundant than ever! Millions of Americans take medications daily to help improve their health.

Modern medications cover an extremely broad spectrum of needs.

People take medications today for just about anything you can imagine — sleep better, reduce stress, hormone replacement, reduce pain associated with headaches, cramps, lower back and joint pain, and sore muscles. People take medications to lose weight, regulate their menstrual cycle, for birth control and for treatment associated with specific organs such as the heart, liver, lungs kidneys, brain, pancreas, intestines, skin, gallbladder and many others. These medications are taken in the form of pills, gels, inhalants and injectables.

While these medications are necessary, some can negatively affect your oral health. Medications can directly and indirectly upset the natural balance of the oral cavity. This can result in changes that may put you at greater risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. Medications can cause chemical changes in the mouth (i.e., sugar, acid) and most importantly dry mouth. Both of these conditions produce a more conducive environment for bacterial damage to teeth and gums. It is important to know what effects the medication you are taking can have on your overall oral health, especially with long-term use. However, never discontinue the use of any medication until consulting with your doctor.

High Sugar Content — Some medications possess high sugar content and can affect the gums and teeth.

The sugar contained in liquid medications such as cough syrup, cough drops, vitamins, antacid and antifungal agents, can lead to tooth decay.

Medications with a high sugar content raise the sugar concentration in the oral cavity and provide oral bacteria a food source.

Bacteria convert sugars (i.e., glucose, fructose and sucrose) into acids through a process called “glycolysis,” which is the main energy-generating pathway in all bacteria. The types of acids produced by bacteria inside the mouth include pyruvic acid, lactic acid, formic acid and acetic acid and are strong enough to cause cavities and gum disease.

Acid Content — Some medications contain a more acidic content and can alter the mouth’s condition from an ideal less acidic level to a more acidic level that is not ideal. Mouth acidity is measured in the pH of saliva. A pH of 7.0 is neutral. A pH below 7.0 is acidic. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline. Oral bacteria co-exist in our mouths more ideally in an alkaline condition. If the mouth’s climate becomes more acidic, then oral bacteria thrive and become more destructive to our teeth and gums. Medications that contain a low pH include inhalers for asthma.

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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways and is estimated to afflict more than 300 million people worldwide.

The inhaler’s medication has a low pH which can produce acidic saliva. The root surfaces of teeth can be damaged when acidity drops below 6.5, and tooth enamel erodes if levels fall to pH 5.5.

The acidity of the oral cavity from inhalers can escalate further due to combinations of acidic influence from Gastro Oesophageal Reflux (GOR), drinking soda that also have low pH and other potential medications that cause dry mouth, which compound the harmful acidic effects.

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.

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Dry mouth — Dry mouth is a potential side effect of many medications (prescribed and over-thecounter). Dry mouth is caused by the reduction in saliva flow. Without the cleansing effects of saliva, tooth decay and other oral health problems become more common.

Some medications that can cause dry mouth include: - Antihistamines (decongestants) - Pain medications (narcotics) - Muscle relaxants - Drugs for urinary incontinence - Anti-depressants - Blood pressure medications - Medications for Parkinson’s disease

Dry mouth is termed “xerostomia” and is a very uncomfortable problem. Saliva serves to reduce bacteria in the mouth and reduce the acid produced by these bacteria. Saliva contains substances crucial to the ongoing re-mineralization of teeth, which is a selfrepairing mechanism of tooth enamel, after it has been damaged by mouth acids.

Check you medicine labels to determine if you are taking a sugarbased or acid-based medication or one that causes dry mouth.

If you do take medications that affect your oral health, be sure to adhere to a good regimen of oral hygiene. Brush and floss your teeth twice daily. Keep regular professional visits with your dentist twice a year. An oral rinse is especially helpful to offset the negative effects of dry mouth caused by medications.

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Acworth Police Department If You See Something, Say Something This summer, the Acworth Police Department began an initiative called Operation IMPACT. You may have noticed the Operation IMPACT logo in the windows of many of the businesses in the area. These businesses have joined as partners with the City of Acworth and the Acworth Police Department in our Operation IMPACT initiative. IMPACT stands for: Initiating Measurable Progress through Active Community Teamwork. It is a collaborative effort on the part of the Acworth Police Department with a mission to engage the stakeholders in targeted areas in the City of Acworth who have a vested interest in improving and maintaining quality of life.

Chief Wayne Dennard

IMPACT incorporates three basic goals: 1) Initiate progressive measures to reduce and deter criminal activity, 2) Engage stakeholders to promote and preserve quality of life, and 3) Measure results. IMPACT is intended to focus on areas of the city where two elements exist, that when combined, have a substantial and immediate effect on quality of life. These two elements include persistent criminal activity and visible blight.

There are three main questions that I’d like to address in this article.

The first question is: Who are the stakeholders? We know that the City government, the police, and businesses in the area are stakeholders, but there is a much larger population who are stakeholders as well — the residents of Acworth. If you are reading this article, then you are a stakeholder.

So, now we come to the second question: How does the program work? IMPACT promotes intelligence gathering, reaction to the intelligence, and communication with the stakeholders. The result is a better understanding of crime problems in the targeted area. The utilization of resources that our partners bring to the table, combined with the police department’s enforcement tactics and crime prevention strategies result in improved and sustained quality of life.

Which leads us to the final question: How can you help? You can help by following one simple rule: If you see something, say something. If you notice anything suspicious or questionable activity, call the police. Let us know, even if you think it is minor.

It is better to be safe and call us rather than to miss a chance to stop crime in our city.

To report suspicious or questionable activity: Emergency – 911 Email – Impact@acworth.org Anonymous Tip Line - 770-975-5826 We have already made measured progress in the small amount of time that Operation IMPACT has been in action. With your help, we can increase that progress exponentially. It is an exciting time; we are partnered with our community and focused on a common goal. We are blessed to be a part of such an amazing city and we are working hard to make an IMPACT.

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Chief Wayne Dennard swore in the Acworth Police Department personnel who were recently promoted due to changes in the command staff.

Chief Dennard swearing in

Chief Wayne Dennard recognized Captain Stan Melton (right) Captain Tony Bailey for his years of service with the Acworth Police Department. Captain Bailey will be assuming the role as the new Chief of Police in West Point, Georgia.

Captain Bailey contributed to the success and growth of the Acworth Police Department. We wish him Chief Dennard also introduced the very best for the future. the newest member of the police Good luck Chief Bailey!

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Our First Year in Acworth The faces of the women, unforgettable; the giggles from the babies, contagious; witnessing the beginning of a life and lives transformed, priceless. From dream to reality and from hope to fact. What started as a kitchen table discussion in early 2011, turned into reality on July 9, 2013! It was all made possible thanks to our partners, supporters and encouragers. We thank God for the volunteers, donors, partnering churches and organizations, business leaders, government officials and medical care providers that came alongside us through various phases to build the dream of assisting women and their families in a faithbased environment.

Together we are meeting important and previously unmet emotional, spiritual and physical needs in the Acworth area! We have been able to serve families by providing the following free services: medically verified pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, crisis pregnancy coaching, breastfeeding workshops, parenting classes, prenatal classes and birthing classes, post-abortion recovery classes, miscarriage grief counseling, baby clothes and items closet (up to 3T) and the Earn While You Learn Program (Spanish version is available).

As a community, we took a stand to come together to support women in crisis situations regarding pregnancy and sexual related issues. Throughout the year, we have seen the need grow as well as the need for additional support and network. We are pleased to announce that thanks to our partners, we will be offering free pregnancy chiropractic adjustments and monthly job/career workshops.

We are seeking partners to help meet the need for prenatal care and related services. We are in need of volunteer medical staff that can help staff additional ultrasound days as we currently only offer one a month. We look forward to continuing to serve you this year and please know, that we are here for you and your loved ones. Partnering for a strong Acworth!

For more information or to make an appointment for any of the services we offer, please call (678) 574-5466. We are open Monday – Friday, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and on evenings by appointment only.

Join us for our Open House on July 24, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The AWC is a free community-based non-profit (501c3) medical clinic dedicated to providing caring, trustworthy, support to women and their families facing crisis pregnancies understand their options while promoting life-affirming choices and faith-based support. We are 100% privately funded by donors and supporters like you.

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American Legion Post 304 “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,.......”

These immortals words rang out for the first time from Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the anxious populace of the 13 colonies on July 8, 1776. A mere four days earlier (July 4), the Second Continental Congress had approved the wording of the Declaration Of Independence from the committee of five (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and Benjamin Franklin) and sent it to the printer for publication.

The colonies had finally and officially declared a “just” war of independence from the English Crown. Ironically, the colonies had been engaged in war against King George III since April 19, 1775. The American Revolutionary War lasted 8 years and 137 days (1775-1783).

Together, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution form the foundation of our government and the principles of freedom we enjoy. As we celebrate on the Fourth of July, let us take a moment reflect on the bravery, resolve and willingness to sacrifice everything of our founding fathers in pursuit of justice and a new form of government.

Happy Birthday America! May God continue to bless you!

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I’m sure most of us only pull out baking soda for making cookies, and white vinegar when dying Easter eggs. Other than that, they don’t get much attention. What most people don’t realize is that these two are the thunder and lightning of multipurpose cleaning.

Baking soda, for instance, can be used with your detergent, to freshen and brighten a load of laundry. Mix ½ cup of baking soda into a bucket of warm water, and you can mop away the dullness from your linoleum. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply directly to bug bites, poison ivy and sunburn for immediate relief. Try combining 3 parts of soda mixed with 1 part of water to wipe away tarnish on silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Add ½ cup of soda to your bath water to soften your skin and remove excess oils. Got pans that are so caked with baked-on gunk you’re embarrassed to use them? Sprinkle with baking soda, then add hot water and dish detergent. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash the gunk away! Stow a box of baking soda in your camping gear and you’ll have an all-in-one resource for toothpaste, deodorant, pot scrubbing, hand cleanser, fruit & vegetable cleaner, and a fire extinguisher.

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White vinegar is another formidable ingredient with a multitude of other uses. Add a tablespoon to water to prevent eggs from cracking during boiling. Remove onion or garlic odors from your hands by rubbing with vinegar. Got unpleasant cooking odors in the air? No problem! Simply boil a little water with ¼ cup of vinegar. The steam produced will remove the odors immediately. Heat 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water for 10 minutes in your microwave, then wipe down with a wet sponge. The vinegar will not only loosen up baked on splatters, it will also deodorize as well.

For pet messes, make a paste of vinegar and soda. Rub into the stain with a cloth then allow to dry. Vacuum up the baking soda and voila, no more mess or odor. For deep down messes, repeat this step. The soda-vinegar combination also acts as a powerful clog buster. Sprinkle baking soda down your clogged drain or disposal, then pour in vinegar and allow to bubble for a few minutes. Follow with hot water to wash out the remnants of the clog.

The best part about cleaning with vinegar and baking soda?

They are kid, pet and environment friendly. So don’t be afraid to try new applications of this dynamic duo. Happy cleaning 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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This month’s featured Acworth native, definitely has his fair share of history here in our city. Chuck Black was born at Kennestone Hospital in 1966 and lived in a house on Rockdale Drive, right off of Main Street in Acworth during his childhood. In fact, the house he grew up in is only about 300 yards through the woods from the house he lives in now!

Chuck’s parents, Lenis Black and Shirley Campbell Black, were both from the Acworth/Kennesaw area as well and actually dated while they were in high school. The couple married in 1959 and had four children, Randy, Renee, Chuck and Tracy.

Chuck attended Acworth Elementary school, however, after he completed his 5th grade year in 1977, Chuck and his family moved to West Cobb off of Burnt Hickory Road.

Chuck ended up going to 6th grade at Due West Elementary. He did not like the fact that he had to go back to “elementary” school! Chuck then completed 7th grade at Awtrey Middle School and 8th grade at the new Pine Mountain Middle School. Chuck then attended North Cobb High School and graduated from there in 1984.

As a child in Acworth, Chuck absolutely loved to be outside. He would ride his bike all over, hang out in the woods by the lake, or just shoot hoops. He also played sports from the time he was in 2nd grade. He started out playing football through the Acworth Midget Football Association, on the same field that the Acworth Warriors play on now. Chuck can still remember the field being built when he was around seven years old. Chuck also remembers going to many football practices over at Coates and Clarke field in Acworth.

Additionally, Chuck played both basketball and baseball, through the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department. The baseball field he played on was located where the newer football field is today in Acworth, and the old white building that used to be the baseball concession stand is still in its original location. When Chuck began high school at North Cobb, he decided to focus on football and played for all 4 years.

After high school, Chuck worked at his uncle’s tire business, Federal Tire in Kennesaw, while attending school at Kennesaw

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Chuck Black College, beginning in the winter of 1985. While he was in school, Chuck began working in the evenings at Colonial Place Fitness Center, which was located on Cowan Road. He worked there even after he finished school because it was such a great place to work and he was able to get some exercise too!

In December of 1990, Chuck graduated from Kennesaw State College (founded as Kennesaw Junior College in 1963, became Kennesaw College in 1977, Kennesaw State College in 1988 and in 1996, they obtained university status and the college was renamed to the current Kennesaw State University) with a Health and Physical Education Degree. He had always loved playing sports and being active so he figured that this would be the perfect degree for him to earn. Though Chuck is certified to teach kindergarten through 12th grade, he has focused on elementary education.

Before graduating, Chuck completed his student teaching at Eastside Elementary in East Marietta.

He was then fortunate enough to land his first teaching job as a PE supply teacher in 1991 at Big Shanty Elementary school, which was a kindergarten through 5th grade school at the time. Following that position, Chuck was hired as the full time PE teacher at Addison Elementary, also a kindergarten through 5th grade school. He worked at Addison Elementary for 14 years and really enjoyed teaching there because as a specialist teacher, he was able to bond with students and watch them grow.

Though Chuck enjoyed his time at Addison, he always had hopes of working at Acworth Elementary – the school he attended that was originally Acworth High School. Despite the fact that this “dream” never came true, Chuck was able to begin teaching at McCall Primary School 10 years ago, located on the same property as the old Acworth school building.

Chuck has loved working at this school because even though the building is different now, he can walk around and still remember where certain things used to be. For example, Chuck can tell you the exact spot where the stairs that led to the “flats” used to be.

The “flats” was the playground that everyone used to play on and when the building was Acworth High School, it was the field that the football players used to practice on.

McCall Primary School is now home for Chuck and he really enjoys the fond memories that come along with working on the same property where he went to school. McCall only has kindergarten and 1st grade students, and his favorite part of teaching these two levels is that the kids just want to play and have fun. They do what you ask them to do and they go with the flow. Chuck also gets a kick out of their honesty – at that age, kids will tell you anything!

Katy who is 15, and a son, Will who is 14. Amanda also owns Retrospective Hair Salon right here in Acworth.

Amanda and Chuck first met in elementary school and actually dated while they were in high school for three years, but life ended up taking them on separate paths. However, years later, the couple rekindled their relationship and have been together ever since. Chuck’s first memory of Amanda is when he was a football player for the Acworth Midget League and she was a cheerleader!

Another interesting aspect of working at McCall, especially for a PE teacher, is that the gym is a real basketball Chuck reflects that over the gym with hardwood floors Chuck always enjoyed being active and playing sports. He is pictured with years he has seen Acworth and is used by the Acworth his youngest sister, Tracy, who was a cheerleader for the Acworth Warriors. change in several ways, the community for basketball most obvious way being as well. Most elementary that the population of our city has increased greatly. He also schools have gyms with either carpet or a sport court. And as an remembers how Cobb Parkway was before it was developed added bonus, the school is so closely located to Chuck’s home like it is today – for one, the Super Target used to be a Flea in Acworth that he frequently walks or bikes to work when the Market! Chuck also has memories of having to go all the way weather allows! to Marietta to go to McDonald’s and going to the Save-A-Lot in Acworth to buy a Coke and a candy bar for only a quarter!

Chuck moved back to Acworth from West Cobb in 1997, to his current home which is very close to the house he grew up in as a As far as Downtown Acworth goes, things haven’t changed a child. He says that the area and small town feel are what brought whole lot since Chuck was a kid. Obviously the same stores him back to Acworth. Being able to get out and jog or ride his aren’t the same, and he can remember there being only one traffic bike without worrying about busy streets was important to him. light, but for the most part, Acworth is still Acworth to Chuck!

He loves that no matter the changes, people can still recognize In Chuck’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his that Acworth is pretty much the same. family. Chuck has been married to his wife, Amanda, for 17 years and has one step-daughter, Carley who is 21, a daughter, Like all teachers, it is now summer vacation time for Chuck.

He is enjoying being outside in the great weather, riding his motorcycle, and catching up on chores around the house that got put off during the year. Chuck also enjoys landscaping his yard – a hobby for him.

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When asked if he ever sees himself leaving Acworth, Chuck can’t quite picture living anywhere else. Acworth has many qualities that you just cannot find in other places. Our city has that perfect small town feel that makes long term residents, like Chuck, just feel comfortable – once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

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 his or her given sport, there is a crucial element of performance which is often overlooked – 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 differ, so do 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 athletes need.

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Once those visual skills are improved, the athletes’ 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 practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at 770-974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.

Planning Your Next Home Improvement Has your family outgrown your home, or would you like some extra living space?

A home addition can bring more room and add value to your house, but it is not a small project. So, planning accordingly will allow you to finish it within your timeline and budget.

Before you purchase anything, you will need a solid plan. Start by listing what you want in this addition and consider all your options, such as more space or function. If you have any magazines and books for home improvements and remodeling, it’s a great idea to go through them for ideas and inspiration for your home addition. Walking through a home improvement store or going through some model homes are another great way to get ideas. Be sure to snap some photos with that fancy smart phone to help you remember. If you are going to be adding onto your home, this will take away from your outside living space.

Make sure you have the room and that you aren’t going to miss that space. Going up can be a less expensive option by adding a second story. Determine all your options and set your budget so that you know what you have to work with.

Jeff Glover

Be realistic about how long your project may take and how much time you have to devote to it. As an example, if you are going to tear down walls in your home, you will need to put up new walls right away or have new walls in place very quickly. Take a look at how you can divide different aspects of the addition and when you will have the time to complete the different tasks. If you have friends or family who want to help, check with them so you can plan on their help. Now that your plans are unfolding, it might be a good idea to bring in a professional designer or contractor to help you determine some of the minor things that you haven’t thought of, especially if this is a major project.

Compensate them for their time and knowledge; it will be some of the best money spent as you move forward with your project.

If you have the budget, use subcontractors to be more efficient, for example, using an electrician to install lighting with which you are unfamiliar.

Planning comes down to measurements, materials, and budget.

As you price materials for your addition, you may need to cut back as things begin to add up. Be sure to have contingency funds for any problems that may arise. I would recommend a minimum of 5%, but 10% would be better. Often when you start to dig into a project, you open up unforeseen things that need to be fixed before you can move forward, so just be prepared. In addition to extra funds, give yourself extra time, as well. Successful home improvements are the ones that were well planned. With these suggestions you should be able to accomplish any small or large addition and have the home you have always wanted.

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 at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.bren-abby.com.

What’s Causing Hot and Cold Spots in Your Home?

Dan Jape

Hot and cold spots at home create a permanent state of discomfort for you and your family. Whether it’s a cool night or a scorching afternoon, you’ll face the challenge of adjusting HVAC controls to counteract the changes in temperature as you move from one room to another. This problem usually indicates weaknesses in your home’s insulation and ductwork, though other factors may contribute to the effect.

The U.S. Department of Energy notes the large impact drafty rooms can have on home performance. Leaks in the building’s envelope allow heat and cool air from HVAC equipment to literally fly out the window. Reducing these air leaks can save you between 5 and 30 percent on energy costs.

Rooms that felt warmer or colder than others may have poor weather-stripping, insulation that’s deteriorated, or old windows that are letting in outside air, which makes your HVAC system work overtime. The DOE identifies home audits as the best way for homeowners to begin to tackle the problem of hot and cold rooms.

Advanced inspection techniques include the blower door test which identifies leaks, infrared thermometers to pinpoint soft spots for insulation, and a scan to detect carbon monoxide levels.

Building Performance Institute technicians have advanced methods

of detecting air leaks, outdated insulation, underachieving HVAC equipment and the root cause of other energy drains.

When home auditors present their findings on your home, you’ll see a list of recommendations ranging from must-do items to projects that would make your home run at peak efficiency. Government incentive programs allow Georgia homeowners to offset the cost of investments when they buy products of qualifying efficiency standards. Check with your energy company before making a decision on which item to address first.

Once you have sealed leaks in ductwork, windows, insulation and weather-stripping, you will probably find that your discomfort in certain rooms will end. However, natural elements may continue to haunt your home. To combat these effects, consider upgrading to HVAC zone controls. This system provides you with a command center to control the temperature in individual rooms. You’ll be able to manage hot and cold spots without issue, and you will have the opportunity to save money on rooms where no HVAC energy should be spent. Because zone controls are accessible online, you can monitor energy use from any Internet-connected device.

Whether you choose to gain high-tech control over every room or simply seal air leaks, the process should start with an energy audit by pro technicians.

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Pain in the Neck?

Ever meet someone who was a “pain in the neck?” Each of us is susceptible to our body’s unconscious response to people and circumstances. These perceptions can show up as episodes of neck pain.

Many everyday things can cause neck pain, such as watching TV, using your computer, reading a book or falling Dr. Craig Gruber asleep in a chair. The temporary pain that results can resolve on its own, especially when the offending activity is discontinued. When it doesn’t, a more serious underlying problem may be indicated.

Your neck is the most vulnerable part of your spine. Not only does it support your 10 to 12 pound head, maintain a gentle forward curve, and permit head rotation, but it must also allow the free flow of nerve impulses to the head, face, hands and the rest of your body. Besides discomfort and annoyance, chronic neck pain is a sign that something is wrong.

The neck’s susceptibility to injury is due in part to biomechanics.

Activities and events that affect cervical (neck) biomechanics

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include extended sitting, repetitive movement, accidents, falls and blows to the body and head, normal aging and every day wear and tear.

If your problem is the result of abnormal motion or position of your spinal bones in the neck, it is time to get it checked out before a simple problem become a major problem. A thorough examination can determine if you are a good candidate for chiropractic care.

These tests may involve your ability to turn and bend. Muscle tone of the supporting muscles in the neck may be tested.

Diagnostic imaging to reveal the underlying structure of the spine may be requested. These and other tests are designed to identify the cause and location of your neck pain.

So if you are experiencing neck pain and discomfort, don’t wait too long because a simple problem might lead to a major problem.

Dr. Craig Gruber is the owner/operator of Discover Chiropractic.

He has over 20 years of chiropractic experience and can be reached at (770) 423-9010. You may also visit their website at www.DiscoverRehab.com

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July Events Monthly Luncheon

Thursday, July 10 @ 11:30 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Drew Tonsmeire, Dir. KSU SBDC Sponsor: Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Held at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw

Candidates Forum

“Make It Happen”

June Luncheon The guest speaker for the June luncheon was entrepreneur and expert on networking and referral marketing, Wendy Kinney. The luncheon was sponsored by the Nationwide Barry Stover Insurance Agency and Creations by Cookie catered the luncheon.

Tuesday, July 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

Doors open @ 6 p.m.

Held at: Northstar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw

Morning Jolt

July 8 & 22 @ 8 a.m.

Held at Panera Bread 3384 Cobb Parkway (Target Shopping Center)

Leads Exchange

(ABA & WCBA)

Tuesday, July 8 @ 3 – 4:30 p.m.

L – R: ABA President Elect Marlon Longacre, Guest Speaker, Wendy Kinney and ABA President Jay White.

Held at Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe 3330 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

L – R: Lunch sponsor, Barry Stover of Nationwide Insurance, Assistant Agent Tyler Clackum and ABA President Jay White.

Fourth of July Fireworks & Concert July 4, 2014 Cauble Park at Lake Acworth

Creations by Cookie catered the luncheon. L – R: Andrew Hall, Christin Richardson and owner, Sandra Cook.

The ABA presented a check to McCall Primary and recognized them as the School of the Month. Pictured, ABA Board Member Hanna Pintozzi and Assistant Principal Wendy Embry.

Music Starts at 5 p.m.

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June’s Alive After Five held at J.D.’s Bar-B-Que

The June AA5 was hosted by Chip Allen, owner of J.D.’s Bar-B-Que. Pictured L – R: Hannah Shuler, Chelsey Elliott, Janet Blankenship, Chip Allen, Miranda Arnold, Becca Webster & Alex Ruda

Marlon Longacre, Paul Letalien & Keith McCowen

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James Watkins, Brock Warren & Richard Petty

Dave Olsen, Ryan Blythe & Ken Adams

Ann Harris, Chris Heuser & Bob Weatherford

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O verwhelmed We just kicked off a new teaching series at Freedom Church entitled Overwhelmed. We are dealing with some of the things in life that can overwhelm us and put our faith/life into a tailspin.

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One of those is doubt. I am sure you have struggled with doubt before, and I can assure you that I have too. I’ve J. R. Lee doubted what God said. I’ve doubted what God did. I’ve even doubted God Himself. It makes me feel like a horrible person and a terrible Pastor.

I use to think that doubt was the enemy and nothing good could come from it. Now I realize that it’s part of the process that God uses to strengthen our faith.

Here are three things God is teaching me about doubt from a guy affectionately known as ‘Doubting Thomas’ from the Bible...

1. Doubt breaks us down but faith builds us back up.

When you work out at the gym, you are breaking down the muscle. You’ll feel weak at the end of the workout and are sore the next day, but after a few days, your muscle will rebuild and you will be stronger than you were before. That’s what happens when we doubt – if we handle it the right way. When we address our doubts instead of running away from them, it causes us to dive deeper into God’s Word. Diving deeper into God’s Word enables our faith to grow stronger.

2. Jesus doesn’t punish doubters. He pursues them.

This one is huge for a person like me. Jesus pursued Thomas in the midst of his greatest doubt. That gives me so much hope!

As a result, we don’t have to pretend our doubts don’t exist. We can be honest with God without fear of judgment because Jesus is secure enough in his identity to love us through our doubts.

He doesn’t punish when we doubt. He pursues us.

3. The strongest doubters often become the strongest believers.

Even though Thomas is often labeled a doubter, he ends up being murdered for his faith in Christ. In other words, he dies for the One he doubted. While I hope that isn’t how it ends for you, I am encouraged that doubt didn’t prevail in his life. Faith did.

I pray the same is true for you and me.

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

Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv.

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July 4th is usually an exciting day as family and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day. I believe that America is the most blessed nation in the history of humanity. Do you agree?

Honestly, in the first few decades of my life, I didn’t think much about how blessed we are until I began to invest in some international mission trips Scott Miller to other continents. I have opened a manhole cover in Ukraine and looked down into a 12’ by 12’ space where about 14 children lived, sleeping on dirty blankets lying beside the underground water pipes. One teenager gave birth to her baby in that undesirable setting. I have seen young ladies walk for 2 hours to reach the one and only well in their geographical area in south Sudan.

They fill up the containers and carry them on their heads back to some very thirsty family members. I have seen Indonesian children waiting to see if Dad will catch them a fish. If he doesn’t, the children won’t eat that day. In India, I had to make sure I didn’t step on children sleeping on the streets as I went on my prayer walks.

Most of us will not have these every-day challenges. God has given us so much! Why? Is it because He values us more than people who live in less advantaged countries? Are we God’s favorites? The obvious answer to both of these questions is “No!” Acts 17:26 says, “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”

Each of us is here today by Divine Design and for an eternal purpose. Again, why? We have been blessed by God – so that we can choose to be His blessing to others. We have been lent much, so that we might give much for the purposes of our God – who is the Source of all of our blessings.

How can we do that? We have the incredible, off-the-charts privilege of giving our time, talents, and treasure to others – for the glory of the One who created us. One of the most popular bumper stickers (other than the “My child is an honor student at _________ School.”) is “God bless America.” Yes, He already has blessed America!

I smiled the first time I saw a different bumper sticker that said, “America – bless God!” How can we bless God? We give – we share with others, especially those who are hungry, alone, and unreached. You are blessed for the purpose of sharing!

Discover the joy of sharing God’s blessings with others!

Dr. Scott Miller is the founding pastor of Summit Baptist Church. He and his wife have returned to Acworth and look forward to getting reacquainted with everyone and making many new friendships.

You may contact him at (770) 975-4595 ext. 230 or email scott.miller@summitchurch.org. Also, feel free to visit their website at www.summitchurch.org.

Please help us stay informed of your church’s listing — email new listings and changes to: editor@aroundacworth.com.

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 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 First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Chuck Smith www.gladeroadbaptist.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Wendell King

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m.

Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m.

Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Michael A. Smith New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 312-5562 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 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.

Wed. Svc: 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 Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn.

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 Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Bill Avery Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org

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.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Frank Johnson, Jr. www.zionhillacworth.org

EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Ed: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www.christchurch.episcopalatlanta.org St. Teresa's Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road, (770) 590-9040 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org

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

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

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

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

Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Greg Moore www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org

West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org

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

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Catherine Renken www.kirkwoodpc.org

Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 881-4862 or (678) 977-0087 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Grady Clark www.calvarychapelriveroaks.org

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

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12, 2 & 5 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org

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, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.duewest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m.

Tuesday: 7 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES

Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Aram Mushegan Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.acworthchurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 597-7111 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.bethelacworth.net

Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10, 11:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EMPOWERMENTWC.org

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: 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 River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Bible Class: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m.

Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com

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 River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Four Points Church Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary Pastor: Randy McGovern 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Freedom Church Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Sanctuary Church Gateway Church 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org Pastor: Andy Smith www.gatewaykennesaw.org Unity of Kennesaw Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

4500 Lakeview Drive Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org Victory North Church Joshua Gospel Tabernacle Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston Vintage 242 Church www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Services being held at www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org The Scout Hut-Roberts Park (770) 428-8279 LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 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

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

Rev. Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m.

5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788

Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 549-8070 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Kim C. Moore www.missionforlife.org

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Galen Bias

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Assisted Living

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automotive

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw

Barber Shop Buck’s Barber Shop (770) 966-0504 8876 Dallas Acworth Highway, Suite 110

Business Consulting

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Chiropractors Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 423-9010 www.discoverrehab.com 3940 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw Lake City Chiropractic (770) 529-0566 4500 S. Main Street, #104, Acworth North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth 54

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

Daycare

LGE Credit Union (770) 424-0060 www.lgeccu.org

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

Banking/Financial Services

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

Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

Counseling

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

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

Fitness

Computer Services/Repair

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

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

Cleaning Home/Business

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

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

Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

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

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Funeral Home/cemetery Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation (678) 574-3016 www.georgiafuneralcare.com Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home

and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Health & Beauty Georgiana’s Professional Skin Care (404) 406-3034 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 904 Lavida Massage (678) 354-1161 Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Massage Envy (770) 974-0880 3384 Cobb Parkway

McLemore Massage (678) 753-6277 Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Heating & Air Conditioning Reliable Heating (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com Thermo-Tech HVAC & More (404) 490-9564 Acworth, GA 30101

Home Improvement/Repair & Service Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390 www.drfixitphd.com Jeffrey C. Glover (404) 694-0550 www.bren-abby.com

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

Ridge Runners Gutters (770) 334-2761

Alamo Pest Control (770) 975-9968 www.alamopestcontrol.net

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

SKY ZONE

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

Pet Services

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

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

Farmers Insurance (678) 224-6936 2487 Cedarcrest Rd., Suite 112, Acworth Genworth — Long Term Care Insurance (770) 294-5745

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

Kritter Keepers (678) 923-7663 www.kritterkeepers.com

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

Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

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

Jewelry/Appearal

Vape Life (678) 702-3224

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

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

East Cobb Pediatrics www.eastcobbpeds.com

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

Solavei (404) 771-2555

Physicians and Medical Services

Glitz & Glamour

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

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

South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

Martial Arts/Self Defense

Plumbers

Georgia Wing Chun Kung Fu (770) 324-4385 (770) 324-0895 www.georgiawingchun.com

Optometrist/Eyewear

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

Real Estate

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

Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

ReCREATION/Summer camps

Painting

Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth

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

Photographer

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

Northside Hospital (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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

Mark’s Lawn Care (404) 925-4694

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

Out of Box Theatre (678) 653-4605 www.outofboxtheatre

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

Insurance

Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

North Cobb Warrior Basketball Camp (770) 975-6705 www.northcobbbasketball.com

Pest Control

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

Celestial Jewelers (770) 627-4468

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

Photo LaB

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (678) 501-6012 3450 Cobb Pkwy NW

Mangos Japanese Restaurant (770) 693-6770 2535 Hickory Grove Rd., Suite 109 Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth Roy’s Royal Dogs (678) 383-6294 3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 308, Acworth

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Weight loss Program 27 (678) 732-3100

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