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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor The end of summer represents the beginning of a new school year!

We hope that everyone has made incredible memories with their families over the break.

For our children, back to school is a distance thought compared to vacations, pool time, camping trips, sports tournaments, summer camps, etc. For our principals, administrators, teachers and bus drivers, there is a lot of preparation taking place to provide our children with the highest level of academic experience possible.

We have two public high schools, three middle schools, five elementary schools and three private schools serving our residents! We always say that educational opportunities are key components to the quality of life in a community. When families are making a choice in where to locate, the quality of the local schools is always a primary determinate, and we are proud to have so many great options for our residents to choose from in Acworth!

We would like to thank our partners at the Acworth Business Association (ABA) for welcoming our teachers back to school and letting them know they are appreciated by their community.

The ABA will conduct eight teacher appreciation breakfasts and luncheons during the week of pre-planning. This is a very special resource they are providing to our community and has become a welcomed annual tradition!

We are pleased to announce that through the support of an anonymous benefactor, private organizations, non-profit partners and the Acworth Housing Authority, we will continue another year of the Expanding Horizons and Acworth Achievers programs. More than 10 years ago, a generous businessman in the community approached the city about starting a program that made an “impact on the lives of children in our community.”

That simple concept led to the formation of the Expanding

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Horizons program that takes disadvantaged children in the Acworth area on educational field trips during the school year.

This anonymous benefactor has given more than $330,000 to the program in its 10 year existence.

Most importantly, the program continues to develop resources from the seed money given by our generous benefactor.

Partnerships have been formed with the Acworth Housing Authority to support the Acworth Achievers After School program; the Northwest YMCA to provide a summer lunch program for children in need; the Atlanta Hawks to renovate the meeting location and Cabela’s to renovate the computer lab for the after school program; special nights at the North Georgia State Fair provided by the Fair Board and JRM Management; College Tours sponsored by Cobb EMC and additional facility improvements provided by BB&T Bank.

As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs, you can visit www.CityOfAcworth.org, 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 @VisitAcworth.

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The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Two LiRu Antiques & Decor on Friday, July 10. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Ruth Williams and Lisa Mack on their new downtown Acworth business located at 4857 North Main Street, Suite 240.

Two LiRu Antiques & Decor consist of over 7,000 square feet of showroom, nestled in with award winning restaurants and shopping, right in the heart of historic downtown Acworth. Two LiRu has a large variety of antiques, unique furniture and decor.

Stop by and check out some of their new arrivals such as Farmhouse tables, cocktail tables, lamps and so much more. For more information, call (770) 766-5522 or visit them on Facebook at Two LiRu Antiques & Decor.

Auto Experts Repair and Service On July 22, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Auto Experts Repair and Service located at 5000 Lake Acworth Drive.

Mayor Tommy Allegood co n gratul ated Bobby Brown and Hector Figuroa on their new Acworth business. Hector and Bobby each ran very successful repair shops around the country and decided to partner on a home-town automotive shop in Acworth. Both have lived in Acworth for over 15 years, raised their families here, and are very involved within the community. They are excited to be providing high quality auto service for their neighbor vehicles in the town they love. Auto Experts is a full-service automotive repair facility providing a range of services from oil changes to rebuilding engines. For more information or a complete list of services, call (678) 505-1075 or visit at www.AutoExpertsRepairAndService.com.

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Choxie’s Craft N’ Crate

The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Choxie’s Craft N’ Crate located at 3195 Acworth Due West Road (behind RiteAid). Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Shana Gould and Megan Spiers, Owners, on their new business.

Choxie’s Craft N’ Crate is Acworth’s premier creative outlet for gathering with friends and creating something special for your home. Shana and Megan provide the inspiration and the materials...you provide the friends and refreshments. Whether you would like to plan a special evening with girlfriends, attend one of their scheduled instructor-led craft classes, or throw a one-of-a-kind birthday party, Choxie’s Craft N’ Crate is the ideal location. They offer a large entertaining space with plenty of crafting materials, and the best part is...they do the clean-up! For more information, call (678) 224-6265 or visit www.ChoxiesCraftNCrate.com.

Senior Field at Newberry Park

On July 7, the City of Acworth and the Acworth Baseball Association cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Senior Field at Newberry Park. After months of renovations, the facility received new fencing, lighting, a brick backstop and a complete overhaul of the playing field with laser grading. A special thank you to Dr. Toby Carmichael for his partnership in making these renovations possible!

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Georgia Peach Women’s Sprint Triathlon The Georgia Peach Women’s Sprint Triathlon will be held at Dallas Landing Park on Sunday, August 2, at 7:30 a.m. The race begins with a 400 yard swim in Lake Allatoona, followed by a fast 13 mile bike course through downtown Acworth, and finishing with a 5K run!

The 5K run course begins at Dallas Landing Park and ends in Downtown Acworth.

Parking at Dallas Landing will be for participants only. Spectators are asked to park in downtown Acworth. For more information, please visit www.GaMultiSports.com/ AcworthWomensSprintTriathlon.

Acworth Beach Rentals Sightsee, relax, or explore the stunning waters and plentiful wildlife that Lake Acworth has to offer! Acworth Beach Rentals is now open for Summer 2015! There is no better way to enjoy a day out on the lake than on one of their Pelican kayaks or Wavestorm paddle boards.

They are located to the right of Acworth Beach on the banks of Lake Acworth. Whether you’re with friends, family, or simply need a relaxing day by yourself at the lake, they strive to provide you with high quality water sport rentals and friendly service! Rentals will be available on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Sundays from Noon – 8 p.m.

Weekday outings are available if they are booked in advance. For more information, please visit www.AcworthBeachRentals.com.

Acworth Slide

The City of Acworth and Shoreline Entertainment, LLC is proud to announce the return of the World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide at Dallas Landing Park! The park is located at 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. The slide is 36 ft. tall and 175 ft. long. It is open Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m.

– 6 p.m., through Monday, September 7.

Daily Slide rates are $4 per person for one slide, $8 per person for unlimited slides for one hour and $16 per person for unlimited slides for one day. Please note there is a $5 parking fee for non-city residents.

These prices include sales tax. Special group pricing is available for groups of 15 or more sliders. Please note that group rates are not available on holidays. For more information on the slide or to make reservations, visit www.AcworthSlide.com.

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Toona Challenge Paddleboard Race

Local Atlanta outfitter, High Country Outfitters, will be partnering with the City of Acworth to host the 4th annual Toona Challenge SUP Race on Sunday, August 9, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Dallas Landing Park. This is one of the only races in Georgia with a beach start, giving paddlers an extra leg up as they sprint into the water to begin their journey. Those looking to get into SUP racing can opt for the ½-mile fun race, recreational paddlers can do the 2-mile race, or if you’ve got what it takes, show off your skills in the 6-mile expert race! Lake Allatoona’s calm, open waters provide the perfect backdrop for this event. Afterwards, expect raffles and awards for sweet prizes such as Yeti Coolers and a Big Green Egg! Everyone’s also invited to join the Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup on Saturday, August 8, from 3 – 5 p.m., and the after-celebration hosted

by Surfrider and Barefoot Wine at Center Street Tavern from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more information and to register for this event, please visit www.HighCountryOutfitters.com.

Classic Car Show

On Saturday, August 29, the city will host a Classic Car Show in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 4 – 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the City of Acworth and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Shows three times a year. This family friendly event is FREE to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles that enter in the event. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. For more information, please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Horizon League Fall Baseball

New Driver Services Facility Is Open

Registration has started for the fall season of the Horizon Baseball League! This league is a non-competitive baseball league for athletes with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Baseball season begins in September and runs through the end of October. The cost for the league is $15, which covers league expenses. Registration ends on August 28.

For more information or to register online, please visit their website at www.AcworthSpecialNeeds.com. You may also stop by the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department office located at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth or call (770) 917-1234.

The new Georgia Department of Driver Services facility about a half mile north of North Cobb High Scool is now open. This facility serving residents of Kennesaw and Acworth is located at 3690 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw. Services offered include: license issuance and renewal, knowledge testing, reinstatements, driving history information and road tests, by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call toll-free (866) 754-3687 or (678) 413-8400. Hours of operation are Tuesdays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays 7:30 a.m.– noon. To pre-apply, visit www.DDS.Ga.gov.

Acworth Youth Basketball League

Connect to Your Inner Superhero at Program Palooza

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is ready to begin another exciting Youth Basketball season!

This program provides competitive and instructional basketball for children between the ages of 5 – 14. Teams are grouped according to age. Practice begins the first week in November and games begin in early December. Registration is available now – be sure to take advantage of the discounted registration prices before rates increase!

Prices vary depending on age. For more information, to register and to view the league fees, please visit www.AcworthBasketball.com.

For additional information, please contact Mychal Lewis at mlewis@ acworth.org.

Acworth Family Dentistry Acworth Family Dentistry is celebrating their 10th year in business.

Dr. Kimberly Lim, owner, and staff are excited to celebrate another year serving the families of Acworth and the surrounding area.

Congratulations! For more information about their practice, please visit www.AcworthFamilyDentistry.com or call (770) 974-8211.

Summer Writing Competition Open to Cobb Students The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with the Cobb Schools Foundation and the Cobb County Public Library System to offer the 3rd annual PIG TALES Writing Competition, presented by SCANA Energy. The competition is open to all Cobb students in grades K-8 attending any public, private or home school. Students are invited to write a short story or essay, in 750 words or less, about their favorite trip to the beach or a dream island vacation. Work can be fiction or nonfiction. Students are limited to one entry. Submissions may be typed or handwritten and must be submitted by mail postmarked by August 12, 2015, 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. Entries will be judged on creativity, presentation and correspondence to the theme.

Winners will be announced online by August 20. Prizes will be awarded at the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival on August 22, and include tickets to area attractions, t-shirts and goodie bags. The grand prize is a bicycle.

For more information, visit www.PigsAndPeaches.com/PigTales.

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Discover new ways for your family to have fun at the 11th annual Program Palooza – a FREE, superhero-themed open house party. The event is scheduled on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. Meet instructors, observe and participate in program demonstrations, and learn all about dozens of new and exciting recreation activities that will be offered this fall – from sports, dance and fitness programs to arts & crafts and adult enrichment classes. A discount will be offered for registration accepted on-site during the event. For more information, visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov or call (770) 422-9714.

National Night Out Focuses on Crime Prevention On Tuesday evening, August 4, neighborhoods throughout City of Acworth and City of Kennesaw are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 32nd annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and supported in part by national corporate sponsor Target. Local sponsors include the Acworth Police Department, the Kennesaw Police Department and the Target located on Cobb Parkway and Barrett Parkway. The NNO event will involve over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. Residents in neighborhoods throughout the city are asked to lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and friends. Many neighborhoods host a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies. Crime prevention information for adults and special handouts for kids will be distributed while supplies last.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. For more information, contact your local police department or visit www.NationalNightOut.org.

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located at McClain Circle, has been relocated to 4231 Industrial Center Lane in Acworth.

P.R.I.D.E. P.R.I.D.E. = Parents Reducing Incidents of Driver Error The Acworth P o l i c e Department will once again host a Teen P.R.I.D.E. class.

This FREE twohour course is designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14 – 16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. This is a program that addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. This class will be held on Tuesday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m., at the Acworth Police Department.

For more information, visit www.AcworthPolice.org or call (678) 8014064. You may also email Officer Mines at rmines@acworth.org or Officer Leverette at yleverette@acworth.org.

North GA Regional Silent Art Auction The 1st annual North Georgia Regional Silent Art Auction to benefit arts programming in Acworth is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 22, with a gala preview and reception for the public that night from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Acworth Gallery, 4531 Lemon St., Acworth.

All the work which will be auctioned will be on display in the Acworth Gallery. The festivities will include tours and art demonstrations at the Red Onion Press workshop, and a grand opening of the new ceramics studio and workshop on the grounds of the Acworth Gallery. Starting this summer, the Acworth Gallery’s ceramics studio and workshop will be the home of Makers Underground (MUG), a group started by 10 artists who are ceramists, potters, sculptors and all around artists.

Following the Gala Opening, the auction items will be on display at over 30 participating downtown businesses through September 12. During this time, bidding sheets will be posted at each venue, along with a map showing the location of each work. There will also be a “passport” at each location, which art lovers can get stamped. Stamped “passport” holders will be entered into a raffle drawing for FREE gifts on the final day of bidding. Final bidding will take place on Sunday, September 13, from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Dogwood Terrace Restaurant, 4975 N. Main St, Acworth. Drinks, refreshments, music and raffles will complete the Gala Event. For more information, visit www.AcworthCulturalArts.org.

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Kennesaw Mayor to Conduct Town Hall Meeting Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews will be conducting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, August 13, at 6 p.m., to listen to constituent concerns and answer questions about programs, policies, safety, and services. He will give a short recap of his annual State of the City presentation. The Mayor will be joined by the City Manager and his department heads.

The meeting will be held at the Ben Robertson Community Center. For more information, call (770) 424-8274 or visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov.

Harrison Bands Host Recycle Day The Harrison Bands will be holding an Electronics and Paint Recycle Day on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the upper parking lot at Harrison High School. Please bring items to be recycled such as computers, power tools, heavy metals, lawnmowers, cell phones, telephone chargers, power cables, fax machines, TVs, monitors, etc.

They are partnering with Federal Recyclers, an EPA registered company, who will be on-site with their trucks to collect the recyclables.

There is a $10 requested donation per car load. 100% of donations will go to the HHS Bands program. There will be a $20 processing fee for a TV/monitor and $15 each for two or more monitors. A portion of this amount goes to HHS Bands as well. They will accept paint cans for a processing fee of $4 per quart or gallon, and $10 per 5-gallon bucket is requested, with a portion of this fee going to the band. (Paint cans do not need to be empty or have kitty litter in them.) They also offer large item pick-ups for an additional donation fee. For more information or to schedule a pick-up, email harrisonrecycling@gmail.com. ***All donations/processing fees are tax deductible. You will be given a receipt for your donation*** 14

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This summer the Acworth Police Department and the Horizon League have been preparing for the upcoming Covering The Bases Fundraiser.

The event will kick off on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m., and continue over the next 24 hours, concluding at 6 p.m., on Saturday, September 12. This fundraising event helps support the Horizon Field athletics and programming. Covering the Bases was initially started to help raise the needed funds to build a synthetic rubberized ball field where children with all types of disabilities could participate in recreational sports.

Monies raised also helped to build a handicap accessible playground, as well as a handicap accessible concession stand. This fundraiser has since helped maintain the field, equipment and create new programs; such as a kickball league, soccer clinics, adult baseball leagues and adaptive tennis.

On Friday night, there will be a carnival, the Big Hero 6 movie at nightfall, a midnight kickball tournament and naturally, walking the bases throughout the entire event. On Saturday, it’s a full day with the continued walking the bases, as well as raffles, bounce houses, crafts, other family activities, vendor demonstrations and of course, the Horizon League athletes will be competing in games on the field.

This is a fun filled event with activities for everyone! This is a 100% volunteer event and EVERY dollar raised goes back into the Horizon programs. So far, Covering the Bases has raised over $200,000 to help support the Horizon League. Come out and show your support for this amazing league in Acworth! For more information on Covering the Bases 2015, to become a sponsor or to donate, please visit their website at www.CoveringTheBases.org.

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Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival The City of Kennesaw will host its 15th annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival at Adams Park, located at 2753 Watts Drive, on Friday, August 21, from 6 – 10 p.m., and Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Rain or shine. The event is open to the public and admission is FREE. The highlight of the festival is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition, recognized as a Georgia State Championship event. Other contests include Backyard BBQ, Anything Butt and Peach Desserts. Over $16,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Shop and interact with over 200 vendors, exhibitors and BBQ contestant booths. There will be lots of barbeque, chicken, brisket, ribs, beer and festival foods; as well as, family entertainment, sand sculptures, a 300’ long & 32’ high zip line, helicopter rides, a Kid Zone area with FREE and pay-to-play inflatables, other child-friendly activities and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The lineup of FREE live entertainment features Caribbean tunes, reggae beats, jammin’ beach party playlists, and a whole lot more. Highlights include Cas Haley, a Reggae-influenced singersongwriter and runner-up on season 2 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent; A1A – “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” the only tribute act endorsed by Buffett himself; and Magical Fires of Polynesia, a family group of authentic Polynesian entertainers who will perform a luau-style production complete with hula dancers and fire twirlers. For more information and the entertainment schedule, visit www.PigsAndPeaches.com or call (770) 4229714.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels delivers to homebound seniors, 60 and older, who are unable to cook for themselves. Over 50,000 meals are served each year through Meals On Wheels. All meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor under contract with Cobb County Government. Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors Monday – Friday. A visit from a cheery volunteer can do wonders! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call (770) 5285381.

Eligibility to receive Meals On Wheels: Clients must be Cobb County residents, age 60 or older, and must complete an assessment by calling (770) 528-5364.

Adopt-A-Route: Your company, church or organization can Adopt-A-Route and deliver a hot, nutritious meal to Seniors in your neighborhood! Call (770) 528-5381 for details.

Make a secure online donation: Please visit www.CobbSeniors.org or call (770) 528-5364.

Senior Luncheon

The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, August 18, at noon. Come join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center located at 4681 School Street, in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE for all seniors!!!

“Seniors Got Groove” Day Trip

Dates & Time: Friday, September 25, departs 9 a.m. Cost: $35/Residents, $40/Non-Residents The “Senior’s Got Groove” group will be traveling swiftly and smoothly downstream from the Chattanooga Pier into the scenic Tennessee River Gorge aboard the River Gorge Explorer! This high-tech vessel will allow you to relax in a climate-controlled cabin and soak in the scenery on the observation deck. The excursion is guided by an Aquarium naturalist who brings local history to life while helping you spot wildlife. Registration will open on Monday, August 3, for residents and Monday, August 10, for non-residents. This trip includes walking and stairs. Lunch, is not included in the cost of the trip. * For more information or to register for the luncheon or the day trip: please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

Taste of Kennesaw The Kennesaw Business Association and City of Kennesaw invite you and your family to sample more than 40 local restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area. Who doesn’t like to eat? This is a great way to sample all your favorite restaurants again and again! Come out on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., in downtown Kennesaw.

Admission is FREE and samples range from $1– 4. More than 40 restaurants including The Melting Pot, Williamson Bros.

BBQ, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Big Shanty BBQ, Copeland’s of New Orleans, McAlister’s Deli, Christopher’s Town Center, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, California Dreaming, Tin Lizzy’s and more to tempt your taste buds and fill your senses.

The Main Street stage will have local entertainment all day and culminate with a concert at 6 p.m., featuring The Mustangs.

The California Dreaming Beer Garden will feature acoustic sounds of Scott Thompson from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Be sure to check out the Depot Stage as four local high school teams will compete in the Carrabba’s Culinary Throw Down at the Taste of Kennesaw for a share of scholarship money to go back to their respective high school. The first two will go head to head from 10:30 a.m. – Noon and the second two from 12:30 – 2 p.m. There will be an enormous Kids Zone with interactive inflatables featuring the 33’ Shark Slide, Euro Bungee Quad Jump, 24’ Rockwall, 120’ Roller Coaster Obstacle Course and much more.

The Taste of Kennesaw will benefit five local charities: Shop with a Mustang (KMHS), Shop with a Warrior (NCHS), Shop with a Longhorn (KHS), MUST Ministries & Jerry Worthan Community Christmas Fund.

For more information about the 2015 Taste Kennesaw, please contact Peter Jezerinac at JRM Management Services, Inc. at 770-423-1330 or email pjezerinac@jrmmanagement.com.

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Consignment Sales Born Again Blessings Children’s Consignment Sale — Children’s and maternity clothes, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment, furniture and more! The sale began July 31, and will continue on Saturday, August 1, 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. New location – the sale will be held at Riverstone Church due to renovations at the Cobb Civic Center. (We will return to the Civic Center when renovations are complete.) Proceeds from this sale further the ministry of the Barnabas Fund and help meet the various needs of families throughout our community. Riverstone Church is located at 2005 Stilesboro Rd. NW, Marietta. For more information, please visit www.BornAgainBlessings.com.

Wildwood Kidz-Sense Consignment Sale — The sale will take place on Friday, August 21, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, August 22, from

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration is now open. Volunteers shop early on Thursday. Sellers receive 90% of their profits. The fee to sell is $10 per seller. We accept new and gently used, season appropriate items for this sale. You must have a minimum of 50 items, but no more than 200 items. Clothing must be in good condition without stains, holes or missing buttons and must not have animal hair or smoke odor. We will offer boy’s sizes 0-20, girl’s sizes through junior sizes, maternity, infant, costumes, jeans, uniform and dress pants. Kidz-Sense is a ministry of Wildwood Baptist Church. The church is located at 4801 Wade Green Road, Acworth. For more information, please visitwww.KidzSense.org.

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 – so a much faster 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, *debit /credit cards (*$2 processing fee). Open to the public on Saturday, August 22, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. Members of other multiples groups get in early, see website for more info. For more information, email sale@nowamom. org, visit their Facebook page or their website at www.NOWAMOM.org. Please bring in this notice for EARLY admittance before the public sale on Saturday, August 22, from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Acworth UMC PASSitON Fall & Winter Children’s Consignment Sale — The sale will take place on Friday, August 28, from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is now open. Consignors receive 70% of their sale proceeds and can shop early at the Preview Sale and Dollar Dash! Consign your gently used quality clothing in infant, children’s and junior sizes, including school uniforms, costumes, dance/gymnastics wear, formals & shoes, as well as maternity clothing and accessories. Also, infant items such as strollers, furniture and accessories, children’s toys, outdoor toys, bikes, books, DVD’s and so much more! Work a shift and receive more benefits! Proceeds benefit AUMC children’s programs, as well as local and foreign missions. For more information, visit www.AcworthUMC.org/PassItOn or call (770) 974-3312.

PASSitON Consignment Sale is a ministry of Acworth United Methodist Church located off of Hwy 92 at Lake Acworth, 4340 Collins Circle, in Acworth.

Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Fall/Winter Sale — The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, August 28, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, August 29, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon, at Summit Baptist Church, Acworth. Find 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 to sell by August 26. Sellers receive 75% of sales with no limit on number of items. For more information, to register or to be a seller, please visit www.ClothingKids.org.

Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale — The sale will take place on Thursday, August 27, from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, August 28, from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday, August 29, 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.

Find 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/ConsignmentSale or email duewesttreasurechest1@yahoo.com or to volunteer, email treasurechestvolunteer@yahoo.com.

Kids Kingdom Fall/Winter 2015 Consignment Sale — The sale began July 31 and will continue on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., located at Orange Hill Baptist Church, 4293 Austell Road, Austell, (770) 948-2303. (Shopping available early on Thursday, July 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., for a $5 donation to benefit foreign and local missions.) Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday. Kids Kingdom is a high quality well organized children’s consignment ministry featuring children and teen clothing, baby items, equipment, toys, DVDs, Baby furniture, books, educational items, maternity and much more. We offer high quality gently used clothing at a fraction of the original cost. Our sale is held semi-annually with up to 200 sellers. Currently looking for sellers and volunteers. Sellers and volunteers shop early. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS accepted ($2 transaction fee)!

For more information on directions, seller guidelines, sale schedule, to sign up to sell and/or volunteer, please visit www.OrangeHill.org/Ministries/ Kids-Kingdom-Consignment.

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Age 1 on August 12 Happy Birthday to our sweet boy!

We love you, Mama & Dada

Age 24 on August 14 Happy Birthday!

We Love You… Mom, Dad, Matthew & Jessica

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Sara Ali

Celebrating on August 17 “Happy Birthday Mama” We love you, your children!

Celebrated 11 years old on July 5 Daughter of Shazie & Michelle Happy Birthday!

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Age 48 on August 17 Happy Birthday!

We love you, Michelle & Sara

Rylee Greaves

Nicolas Fusaro

Mia June Allen

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Mahara Williams Age 8 on August 27 Daughter of Harold & Malikah We love you dearly our precious!

Happy Awesome Birthday!!

Turned 12 on July 30 Happy 12th Birthday!

Love, Amber, Richard & Colton

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Age 4 on August 11 We love you, and Happy Birthday!

Love, Mom, Dad & Drew

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Joshua Russell

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David & Karen Coates Celebrating 30 years of marriage on August 3

Jimmy & Carolyn Durham Celebrating 57 years of marriage on August 29

George & Heidi Montecino Celebrating 30 years of marriage on August 17

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Better Business Bureau Medical Information a Growing Target for Identity Thieves Medical identity theft can be one of the most devastating forms of identity theft. This type of identity theft significantly impacts people because victims find it difficult to undo the damage caused by inaccurate medical records or fraudulent bills. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to carefully check all health-related documentation from doctors, drug stores and insurance providers.

A thief may use your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, file claims with your insurance provider, or get other care. If the thief’s health information is mixed with yours, your treatment, insurance and payment records, and credit report may be affected.

Detecting Medical Identity Theft Read your medical and insurance statements regularly and completely. They can show warning signs of identity theft. Read the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement or Medicare Summary Notice that your health plan sends after treatment. Check the name of the provider, the date of service, and the service provided. Do the claims paid match the care you received? If you see a mistake, contact your health plan and report the problem.

Other signs of medical identity theft include: • a bill for medical services you didn’t receive • a call from a debt collector about a medical debt you don’t owe • medical collection notices on your credit report that you don’t recognize • a notice from your health plan saying you reached your benefit limit • a denial of insurance because your medical records show a condition you don’t have.

Make sure to read your medical and insurances statements regularly and completely, as they can show signs of identity theft.

Check the name of the provider, the date of service and the service provided. If you see a mistake, contact your insurance company and report a problem.

Correcting Mistakes in Your Medical Records Get Copies of Your Medical Records.

If you know a thief used your medical information, get copies of your records. Federal law gives you the right to know what’s in your medical files. Check them for errors. Contact each doctor, clinic, hospital, pharmacy, laboratory, health plan, and location where a thief may have used your information. For example, if a thief got a prescription in your name, ask for records from the health care provider who wrote the prescription and the pharmacy that filled it.

You may need to pay for copies of your records. If you know when the thief used your information, ask for records from just that time. Keep copies of your postal and email correspondence, and a record of your phone calls, conversations and activities with your health plan and medical providers.

A provider might refuse to give you copies of your medical or billing records because it thinks that would violate the identity thief’s privacy rights. The fact is, you have the right to know what’s in your file. If a provider denies your request for your records, you have a right to appeal. Contact the person the provider lists in its Notice of Privacy Practices, the patient representative, or the ombudsman. Explain the situation and ask for your file. If the provider refuses to provide your records within 30 days of your written request, you may complain to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights.

For more information or tips from the Better Business Bureau, please visit their website at www.BBB.org.

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BACK TO SCHOOL!

It’s that time of the year again…

Back to school! We hope your summer was fun-filled and that you also found time for some much needed “R & R,” because things are about to swing into full gear again. We all know how stressful the first few weeks of school can be for both parents and students alike. Several forms have to be filled out, school supplies have to be purchased, kids have to adjust to brand new teachers — not to mention just the challenging task of getting back in a school year routine. We have compiled some helpful tips and resources for both parents and students that we think will help you when the first day of school rolls around. You will find everything from lunch box tips and hints on how to get your child excited for school again to life lessons for college students and even a fun activity for kids.

We hope you find these tips helpful and that they will make the transition from lazy summer days back into the classroom a little easier.

Bartow County School District www.bartow.k12.ga.us Cherokee County School District www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Cobb County School District www.cobbk12.org Paulding County School District www.paulding.k12.ga.us

HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS www.familyeducation.com:

www.gacollege411.com:

www.collegeboard.org:

www.doe.k12.ga.us:

www.path2college529.com:

This is a great resource for moms. You can find topics including learning differences, homeschooling and study skills for your child.

This is a great resource for high school students and their parents. Here you will find everything you need when it comes time to think about college.

This is another great resource for high school students. You will find links here to register for the SAT and also information on AP courses.

This is the Georgia Department of Education website. You will find many useful parent and student resource links.

This is a great resource for parents who are getting ready to send their child to college. This site will help you come up with a plan on how to pay for your child’s college expenses.

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How to Get Your Kids Excited about the New School Year!

In a perfect world, all children would be enthusiastic about starting a new school year. But in the real world, some children will be reluctant, nervous, or annoyed about exchanging their summer fun for the classroom.

How do you get kids motivated about going back to school?

LUNCH TIME TIPS Here are some strategies for making the best lunchbox grades: • Sits well: Pick foods that can safely sit at room temperature for several hours.

• Stays neat: Pack lunch items and snacks that won’t leak in lunchboxes or paper bags.

• Be colorful: Keep kids interested in their lunch by adding the surprise and variety of naturally healthful colors and textures.

• Gets good results: Lunches will fuel kids for the rest of their school day. Be sure to pick options that will keep them alert, satisfied and motivated.

While you can’t dole out pep talks during the school day, you can take steps at home to get kids excited about school all year long:

Set an Example: Off to work? If you act grumpy about the day ahead of you, your kids will take your cue. Over breakfast, be positive and upbeat. If your kids have apprehensions about school, their friends or after school activities, talk to them in a constructive way about what’s bothering them. At dinner, remember to check in with them again. Tell them about what you did that day and ask them about what they learned.

Make Schoolwork Fun: Cool school supplies can inspire your kids to stay organized and motivated. Think colorful and cheerful designs and personalized back to school supplies, which can give kids a sense of ownership and pride over their school work.

Go the Extra Mile: Encourage your kids to

do more than just go to school and come home.

It’s in their art classes, on the basketball court and playing in the concert band where they will discover talents and interests they didn’t know they have. Extracurricular and after school activities provide a great social outlet for kids and are where some of the best memories of school days are made.

Customize Lunch: Remember to always

pack a favorite snack or dessert to give your kids something to look forward to midday.

From pirates and princesses to dinosaurs and trains, ditch the paper bag in favor of a lunch box featuring your children’s interests. And, personalizing the lunch box with their names can help prevent lost lunch mishaps.

From brighter moods to better grades, getting kids excited about the school year will have positive consequences.

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Getting to know your teachers!

Children are mom and dad’s top priority, and parents want to give them every advantage in the world to succeed. But, with all the time kids spend at school, parents cannot do it alone. That’s why it’s important for the most influential adults in a child’s life to team up on a common goal. There are several ways for parents to build a relationship with their kid’s teacher.

• Introduce Yourself: Don’t wait until there is a problem before meeting the teacher. Introduce yourself as soon as possible, ideally before the stresses of the school year are in full swing.

• Show Appreciation: All kids and their parents have a teacher they admire and want to thank. Taking a few minutes to share these sentiments is important and easy.

• Spend Time: In today’s economy, many schools are stretched thin for resources. School systems are increasing class sizes and slashing budgets. Parents who have time can offer to help out, whether it is chaperoning school trips, preparing items for a fundraiser or just donating old books to the classroom.

• Help with Supplies: Teachers spend on average $398 of their own money on supplies and resources, and 92 percent of teachers use their own money to provide supplies for their students, according to the National School Supply and Equipment Association. Through a General Mills program called Box Tops for Education, parents can earn cash for their kid’s school by clipping Box Tops coupons from participating products.

Getting to know their teachers is the best way to take an interest in children’s education.

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BACK TO SCHOOL! Life Skills Every College Student Needs to Learn One of the big challenges college students face is adjusting to a rigorous academic lifestyle. But an even bigger trial than cramming for exams is learning to survive on one’s own. From knowing how to whip up dinner to doing one’s laundry, learning basic life skills marks the transformation of kid-at-home to young adult-in-the-world. The experts at Sun Products, the makers of Wisk PowerBlasts, offer these tips to college students:

Food and Nutrition The notorious “freshman 15” is no myth. Young adults who suddenly have free reign over their diets are not always inclined to make healthful decisions. From late night study sessions turned pizza parties, to all-youcan-eat buffets common to campus meal plans, avoid letting these nutritional pitfalls get the better of you.

You can improve your nutrition by prepping your own food sometimes. Even if you only have a microwave in your dorm, try whipping up oatmeal for breakfast and tacos topped with tomatoes and heated beans for dinner. If you’re blessed with a full kitchen, you can be much more versatile. Pick easy recipes and follow them closely until you understand the principles of simple cooking. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, get creative with seasonings and ingredients.

Laundry If you’ve never done your own laundry, don’t stress.

It may seem like an exact science, but new products are making it easier to get clothes cleaner with less guesswork. Many products come in a convenient, easy-to-use single dose form. One dose, which you add to the drum of the machine before piling the laundry on top, contains the right amount of superconcentrated detergent with Micro-Cleaners that attack trapped body oil and sweat that some other detergents can leave behind. When in doubt about the care of your clothes, simply read the labels.

Good Credit Bad credit can follow you for the rest of your days, whereas good credit can help you secure loans with good rates. And good credit is even more important these days, as some employers run credit checks on candidates before making hiring decisions.

Don’t let college be a time to rack up credit card debt you can’t pay off. Before opening an account, thoroughly read the terms of service to understand how the card works and avoid incurring unnecessary fees. Establish a bill payment reminder on your cellphone so you’re never late. Now’s a good time to create a budget that ensures you can pay your bill in full each month.

Remember that in college the skills you learn outside the classroom can be just as important as the knowledge acquired inside it.

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The Special Needs Development Group is excited to announce the 8th Annual Covering the Bases which benefits the Horizon League, which provides children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in athletic events, develop lasting relationships among their peers, coaches and parents, and show them that they are an important part of their community by creating an environment of inclusion for both the kids and their parents.

For more information you may visit www.CoveringTheBases.org or contact the Acworth Police Department at 770-974-1232 or email Captain Mark Cheatham at mcheatham@acworth.org.

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The Flouride in Our Water: Good or Bad? A recent patient, named John, came into my practice from South Africa and told me he had very bad teeth because he grew up on well water back home, without fluoride. He knew he would need extensive dental care and he was specifically interested in cosmetic care because he had avoided fixing his smile until now. John is an adult male, 38 years old, and an active businessman who is in front of clients every day.

“I cannot stand the embarrassment of my smile any longer and would like to take steps to improve it,” John stated with a steadfast determination. A dental examination revealed substantial decay and unsightly spots on John’s teeth caused by bacteria. The damage suffered by John’s teeth as a result of growing up on well water was far more extensive than typical new patients seen in my office who have benefitted from fluoridated water throughout their lives.

John’s teeth made me consider the value of fluoridated water that we all benefit from and take for granted. Fluoride was first added into the drinking water as a large-scale public health measure on January 25, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan and proved to reduce tooth decay. To this day, research continues to show that the benefits of fluoridation outweigh the risks and remains a cost-effective way of reaching an entire community, according to Dr. Howard Pollick, BDS, MPH. Therefore, children from poorer families who don’t have as much access to dental health care are benefitting from fewer cavities due to fluoride.

Fluoride is added to the water supplies so that everyone gets an adequate amount in order to not only prevent tooth decay, but also reverse early decay by enhancing re-mineralization, the rebuilding of tooth enamel. This is currently the belief of the American Dental Association and most dentists.

When I first started in dentistry in the 1980s, I remember an elderly patient telling me that many people believed fluoride added into the drinking water back in the 1940s was a communist plot. It is interesting to observe that after 70 years of water fluoridation in 75% of America’s drinking water, there is still an academic debate by critics.

The levels of water fluoridation have been reduced in recent

years based upon the population’s access to fluoride in toothpastes, mouthwashes and rinses, as well as professional fluoride applications of gel, foam or varnish.

Despite the lowered fluoridation levels in water supported by the American Dental Association, there is still opposition to any level of fluoride added to drinking water by activists who claim it puts people at risk for adverse health conditions, including fractures, brain damage and cancer.

According to the National Cancer Institute, many studies provide evidence that exposure of humans and animals to fluoride levels in fluoridated water demonstrate no association with risk of cancer.

Further, the risk of fractures is extremely rare at the fluoride levels found in the United States.

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry. He is a resident of Acworth and has practiced in Southwest Cherokee County for over 21 years.

He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies.

Office: (770) 926-0000 Website: FountianViewSmiles.com

The most common adverse reaction of fluoride ingestion is dental fluorosis. Fluorosis is an interruption in normal enamel formation, resulting in tooth discoloration ranging from white to brown spots. It has historically affected one in every four Americans.

The vast majority of cases are mild and only about 2% are considered “moderate.”

Less than 1% is “severe.” Fluorosis is not a disease but often requires dental cosmetic treatment to correct it.

Fluorosis has prompted recent actions to reduce water fluoridation levels to help avoid this side effect.

The American Dental Association supports the administration of fluoride and the newly reduced fluoride levels in the drinking water help minimize the rate of dental fluorosis, while still providing effective preventative measure to tooth decay.

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Acworth Police Department Last month, we were saddened to lose a member of our Acworth family, the Honorable Judge James Tillman Payne, Jr. Judge Payne served in the U.S. Army and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Georgia and attended Law School at the Woodrow Wilson College of Law. Judge Payne began his service with the City of Acworth as City Attorney in 1988. He served as City Attorney until 1991, when he was sworn in as Associate Judge. In 2000, he was appointed Chief Judge and served as such for a decade. After retiring as Chief Judge, Judge Payne continued to serve the community as an Associate Judge. Judge Payne’s dedication to this community was an inspiration and an example to others. His service represents the best that our nation has to offer.

Judge Payne dedicated his life to serving our country and this community, but most importantly to his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was adored by his family. At the Acworth Police Department, Judge Payne was part our family as well. He was a trusted advisor, and to many, a great friend. Everyone who interacted with Judge Payne can attest to his firm but fair judgement, his commitment to ensuring that those he judged understood their rights and the entire process, and his high expectations for those who stood before him on the bench. Judge Payne was meticulous and held his staff, attorneys, defendants, and police officers to the same high standards.

Judge Payne had a passion for helping people. He believed that diversion programs and drug courts had the capability to reduce recidivism and could have the propensity to change people’s lives for the better. He took it upon himself to create his own pre-trial diversion program for youthful offenders who were charged with misdemeanor crimes such as underage drinking, shoplifting, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, disorderly conduct, etc. He brought in adult speakers who had been successful in drug court and tried to send the message that their offenses were not “mistakes” but rather life choices. Judge Payne believed that people could turn their lives around with hard work and guidance, and he was right.

Judge Payne touched many lives. He was especially sensitive to the plight of children in need and often said, “No child in our community should wake up without gifts on Christmas morning.” As a result of this belief, he spearheaded the Cobblestone Men’s Golf Association’s Tournament to benefit children in need in our community. In the past few years, as a result of this tournament, hundreds of toys and gift cards were donated to children and their families through the Christmas Cop Tree and the Holiday Toy Shop. He helped hundreds of families and in most cases, did so anonymously. He was selfless and gave freely to others without any expectation of thanks, gratitude, or even an acknowledgement.

The renovations of the Acworth Municipal Court and Detention Center were recently completed, and we were blessed to be able to name the courtroom in Judge Payne’s honor while he was still with us. It will serve as a constant reminder of who he was and what he stood for.

He will always be remembered for his contributions and his love for this community. He is missed by many and we grieve his loss, but we will continue on the path that he helped Acworth pave, and in doing so, we will honor his memory.

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Lyceum Address

by State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth The word Lyceum comes from the name of the academy in ancient Athens in which Socrates, Plato and Aristotle lectured, tutoring the likes of young Alexander of Great and other upand-coming leaders between the 6th and 1st Centuries BC. This place of learning developed young men through the study of the sciences and rhetoric, and would become the prototype for classical education, a style of education that would be the standard throughout the western world from antiquity through the end of World War I. On January 27, 1838, at a time when this kind of classical education was in full bloom, even on the American frontier, a young lawyer and state assemblyman, named Abraham Lincoln, spent the morning speaking to a class at the Young Men’s Lyceum (high school) in Springfield, Illinois. Discussing the geo-political and domestic affairs of his day, the question of a foreign power invading America was addressed by Lincoln in a memorable way: “Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant to step the ocean and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth in their military chest, with a Bonaparte for a commander, could not by force take a drink from the Ohio or make a track on the Blue Ridge in a trial of a thousand years. At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer. If it ever reach us it must spring up amongst us; it cannot come from abroad.

If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide.”

It is remarkable how much less concerned Lincoln was with the threat of foreign invasion than he was with America self-destructing through the fruits of its own vices. An ardent abolitionist from his early adulthood, Lincoln saw the sin of slavery and the depravity that arose from it as the very root of the problems that faced America. How could a nation “conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” be so blind as to accept the falsehood of millions of human beings being bought and sold as human property? As we consider these questions at a time when the healing wounds of past wrongs have been torn open by the violent acts of a single gunman, we as Americans need to be mindful that the wrongs of our day may have consequences that far exceed the scale in which we view them.

Consider the delicate constitutional balance put in place by our nation’s founders to ensure that the federal head would never upend the powers of the 13 sovereign states. Had slavery not been accepted as a necessary evil of the founding era, the Civil War and the federal power seized from the states to put an end to the war would not have been necessary. How much more free would Americans be today if there had never been a need to unleash the federal Leviathan to put an end to the evil of slavery? It doesn’t take much creativity to see the link between the modern welfare state and the federal powers seized from the states at the end of the Civil War. For those who believe “No good crisis should ever go to waste,” we see that the emasculation of state powers during reconstruction paved a broad path for Washington politicians to use the Commerce Clause and the unchecked supremacy of the federal courts to expand government scope and power in ways never dreamed of by our founders.

What is the significance of all of this? Primarily to ask this one question: Are there sins that we are blind to in our culture today that are laying the seeds of our nation’s destruction? Have we accepted the killing of the unborn? Are we resigned to the break-up of the American family? Are we dependent on prescription drugs? Do we place our deepest hopes in government and its leaders? Are we too eager to accept the surveillance state for the promise of security? Are entire communities so resentful of the past they cannot enjoy the extraordinary opportunity modern America has to offer?

To be sure, the men of the Lyceum would have pursued these questions relentlessly – as might have Honest Abe. Let us all in our own way continue in the great classical tradition of our American ancestors – a tradition of Socratic inquiry, Lincoln-Douglas style substance to our thoughts and discourse, and above all, a pursuit of truth that will make us and our children proud of where we stood on the difficult issues of our day; and “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

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F irst T ime H ome B uyers As the economy continues to improve more and more people are recovering from the financial hardships caused in 2008. This is also true for companies as unemployment continues to fall here in Cobb County. With that being said a segment of returning home buyers are returning to the market along with first time home buyers. In the mortgage industry we define first time home buyers as anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years.

Many first time home buyers are misinformed and are intimidated by the thought of buying a house. Many think that 20% down is required. And, many who are returning to the market, think previous credit issues such as short sales, foreclosures or bankruptcies preclude you from buying a home – this is simply not the case. Fannie and FHA have made significant guideline changes to make buying more obtainable and more affordable.

Jay White

Fannie Mae – Recently lowered their minimum down payment requirement from 5% to 3%. One borrower on the application must not have owned a home in the last three years to qualify for this program. The down payment can be a gift from a family member and minimum contributions of the buyers own money is not required.

My Community – Same product as above main difference is this offers lower PMI rates, there are income limits on this product based on median income of the local MSA and the buyer must attend online home ownership counseling.

FHA – Lowered the annual mortgage insurance premium from 1.30/1.35 (based on loan to value) to .80/.85 making them more competitive with the Fannie Mae 97% loans. FHA requires 3.5% down minimum and the down payment can be a gift from family as well.

Whether you are getting back in the market or thinking about buying your own place and not paying someone else’s mortgage by renting there are programs for you out there to help you buy a home.

Jay has been in mortgage lending for 13 years. He currently serves as President of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors. Jay lives in Acworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their children Dante, Sterling and Enzo.

You can reach Jay at (770) 870-0644 or by email at Jay.White@AngelOakHomesLoans.com.

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American Legion Post 304 What comes to mind when you hear someone say “The American Legion?” Typically the image that comes to mind is a bunch of “old veterans” drinking beer, telling war stories and playing bingo. That image is not The American Legion and North Cobb Post 304. The American Legion was chartered by the US Congress in 1919. We are now classified by the IRS as a 501(c) 19, not-for-profit veteran’s service organization.

Our mission is based on four pillars: I - Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, II - National Security, III – Americanism and IV - Children & Youth.

Here is a snapshot of some of the things The Legion does: • Assists veterans in navigating the Veterans Administration bureaucracy for benefit claims and appeals.

• Provides emergency financial assistance to Legion families that are hit by natural disasters through The American Legion NEF (National Emergency Fund) • Actively lobbies Congress to ensure that adequate funds are budgeted for the Veterans Administration and is da key watch dog of the Veterans Administration operations.

• Awards college scholarships to children of fallen warriors in the War on Global Terrorism.

• Legionnaires volunteer approximately one million hours annually at 160 VA medical facilities.

• Through our Family Support Network and Operation Military Family Outreach, the Legion fills the gap for assistance and support while their loved ones are deployed.

• Through our Temporary Financial Assistance program, veterans with dependent children who are suffering hardship are provided funds to help ease the hardship.

• Legionnaires donate approximately 100,000 pints of blood annually to the Red Cross.

• Actively lobbies Congress to upgrade and improve the Post 9-1-1 GI Bill educational benefits. The American Legion wrote the first draft of the original 1944 GI Bill.

• The Heroes to Hometown program works within the local community to welcome home returning veterans and assist in their transition back to civilian life.

• Raises funds locally to improve the quality of life for active-duty troops through our Operation Comfort Warriors and Wounded Warrior Recognition (not affiliated with The Wounded Warrior Project) programs.

• Provides local community programs that encourage the intellectual and social growth of America’s children and promotes patriotism through Boys State, Girls State, National Oratorical Competition and support of JROTC. Not bad for a bunch of “old veterans.” We continue to serve our country by making a difference in our community, state and nation.

God Bless America!

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L et’s T alk B asements Finishing your basement is, in my opinion, the most cost-effective addition to your home that you will ever get. Plus, a properly finished basement can be used for just about any anything you want – a new home office, a game/play room, a home theater or just a place where your kids can hang out with their friends. With the rising cost of healthcare, you may need to convert a portion of the space into a place for aging parents so you can help with their Jeff Glover care. Lastly, create an apartment for your new high school graduate to use while they are in college or beginning their career. These are all very real reasons for deciding to finish off your basement.

Planning the for Renovation Your first step is deciding how you want to use your basement since these uses will impact your design ideas, as well as the materials you will need. Measure the area you want to finish and play with ideas of where to put things. Determine if you want to complete some of the renovation yourself and what parts you might need a contractor for. Keep in mind, finishing a basement demands skill in carpentry, wiring, plumbing, insulation, drywall finishing and of course, painting.

Even if you are comfortable with your skills in each of these areas, do you have the time and energy to stay with the project to completion?

Finishing a basement will probably be a six-month long project that will consume your evenings and weekends.

Typical Project Sequence • Clear out your basement so that you have an unobstructed work area • Lay out your walls • Frame walls, rooms and ceiling • Rough in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, cable and telecom • Complete electrical and plumbing • Install insulation and vapor barrier • Install drywall, sand and tape it, prime it and paint • Install flooring, doors and door trim and wall base trim • Install light fixtures As you can see, this project is very involved but extremely rewarding when completed. Your basement can be transformed from a dreary and dull storage area to the family entertainment center. But, for some of you, it may be a way to provide that college student or aging family member a place to live. Whatever your reason, finishing off your basement can be the most cost effective and flexible home improvement you ever do.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

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L et F ood B e T hy M edicine “Let food be thy medicine, and let thy medicine be food.” Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C. The healing properties of food have been reported by cultures worldwide throughout history. However, the past decade has presented an explosion of clinical research to show specifically what health benefits individual foods can offer, also identifying various nutrients and Dr. Julie Poteet phytochemicals associated with these benefits. The food choices we make have powerful influences on the health of our eyes. The eyes are the windows to the body. Adding certain nutrients to your diet every day – either through foods or supplements – can help save your vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients such as lutein/zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, to reducing the risk of certain eye diseases, including macular degeneration.

Lutein (LOO-teen) and zeaxanthin are important nutrients found in green leafy vegetables, as well as other foods such as eggs. These naturally occurring carotenoids accumulate in the retina where their concentrations are 1,000 times higher than in other tissues in the body.

They provide protection to the retina. Many studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of blindness in America.

The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), sponsored by the National Eye Institute, was a landmark study that established macular degeneration as a ‘nutritionresponsive disorder.’

The study showed that a 500 mg/day intake of vitamin C, taken with antioxidants betacarotene, vitamin E and zinc supplementation, slows the progression of advanced age-related macular degeneration by about 25 percent. Smaller studies have confirmed these results. In fact, The National Eye Institute is currently conducting a second large human clinical trial, Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS2), to evaluate how supplements containing 10 mg per day of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin per day affect the risk of developing AMD. Beyond reducing the risk of developing eye disease, separate studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin improve visual performance in AMD patients. One new study even suggests that low levels of these can negatively affect glare recovery and night driving.

Diets rich in green leafy vegetables and produce provide a symphony of micronutrients and phytochemicals that work in harmony to protect not just your eyes, but your whole body. So, eat your spinach and carrots, and see us for recommendations on specific supplements.

Now, if I could just get my little boy to eat “green food.”

Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare.

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ace l P o N s ’ e r h! t r The o w c A e k i L

by Kaci Pollack

Although Hal Matthews has not lived in the city limits of Acworth since 1969, he is a true Acworth boy through and through and looks with only fondness back on his days spent in our city.

Both of Hal’s parents, Albert H. Matthews (most know him as Coach Matthews around Acworth) and Jean Matthews, were originally from a big farm country in the Springfield, Tennessee area, 30 miles northwest of Nashville. This is also where Hal and his younger sister, Rhonda, were born. However, when Hal was only two years old, Albert had been receiving offers from places all over the country to coach football. Albert could have moved his family anywhere, from the Midwest to Wyoming. Luckily for our city, one of his job offers was to become the head football coach at Acworth High School.

Once Albert saw how close Acworth was to the Nashville area and saw what a great small town it was, the decision was a no-brainer.

Hal & Evelyn Matthews Also, when NCHS opened, Coach Matthews became the school’s first ever head football coach and he led the 1960 team to the State Championship game, which is the only time that NCHS reached the state finals! And in honor of him, the NCHS Warrior football field is appropriately named the “Albert Matthews Field.” Hal remembers that at both Acworth High and NCHS, Coach Matthews had a remarkably big impact on the boys he coached. He truly was a father figure to an innumerable number of young men in our area. Not only did he coach them and help them become athletes on the field, but he helped to form them into great people off the field as well. To this day, people in Acworth remember Coach Matthews and talk about how he impacted their life. Additionally, Coach Matthews was always the person that so many players, faculty members and fellow coaches around the state wanted to hang out with – and especially to go bass fishing on Lake Acworth or Lake Allatoona with him.

“The center of activity in the neighborhood always was our back yard,” Hal says, “and there were even times that kids would be in the backyard playing while I was inside having to do homework!”

Thus, Hal and the Matthews family left Tennessee to see what life in Acworth would be all about. Upon arrival, they moved into an efficiency apartment in a house overlooking the beach area. This Hal jokingly says that growing up in Acworth was followed by two moves, including the with Coach Matthews as his dad, was just “little brown house” on Dallas Street, one like being the child of a Mayor – he couldn’t block from the high school. In 1955, the Hal & Evelyn Matthews get away with anything around town because family moved to Rockdale Drive and later, everybody knew his dad! But, Hal would have Pinehill Circle. After setting up residence in had it no other way. Hal’s wonderful memories Acworth, there were two additions to the Matthews family, Brett of Acworth were in no small part because of his dad and mom, who had and Jill. such great love for the Acworth community. He speaks of his mom as tireless and loving, with surpassing beauty. “Now in her 80s, she is still Albert took on the name of Coach Matthews as the head football absolutely gorgeous!” coach at Acworth School in 1950, when the school was still grades 1-12 and he even took the team to the State Championship in 1957!

That being said, Hal also spent a lot of his time at Acworth Beach.

Unfortunately, the team lost as half the team came down with the Throughout the 1960s, Acworth Beach was a huge attraction in North flu and Coach was only able to dress about 15 players!

Georgia, as there were no places like Six Flags and White Water that we have today.

In 1958, North Cobb High School (NCHS) was opened with the faculty from Acworth High. Hal remembers this being an interesting Back then, the Lake Authority had set up a system for Acworth Beach transition time as this was the first time that students from Acworth in which people could bid to “run” the beach – meaning to run the and Kennesaw really blended, as NCHS became the high school for concession stand, maintain the picnic tables, etc. Well, Coach students in both communities. Hal attended NCHS from 1963-1966 Matthews decided to bid and low and behold, the Matthews family and looks back on this transition as nothing but a great thing, noting “ran the beach” for many years! that many of his best friends were actually kids that came to NCHS from Kennesaw.

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The beach was open seven days a week from May until Labor Day and truly was a wonderful environment for both visitors (who often came from all over – places like Tennessee and Macon) and the kids and families who worked with Coach and Mrs. Matthews. Hal’s parents loved having friends of the family, adults and children alike, work with them in the many venues of Acworth Beach. Hal made snow cones and cotton candy, while his friends did odd jobs to make some spending money and get free food and snacks throughout the day. It was truly a hometown endeavor. Hal recalls making the “big bucks,” being paid a penny for every snow cone sold. He made more than 1,100 snow cones one day and his dad paid him more than $100!

Many of the kids that worked at the beach became like extended family to Hal. For him, it was what he calls a “Huckleberry Finn life” – working and playing at the beach. He is so grateful to have grown up in Acworth, with a wonderful and loving family. They always felt safe in Acworth, as well. Hal recalls that almost no one in the neighborhood locked their doors and the car keys were usually left in the ignition. Like everyone else, the Matthews left their doors unlocked just in case a neighbor needed to borrow some milk or a cup of sugar when they weren’t home. That was everyday life in Acworth!

Now, during the time the Matthews “ran the beach,” there was no such thing as FM Radio. All of the “Top 40 Hits” of the time were played on AM radio stations. There was one big “Rock ‘n’ Roll” radio station in Atlanta that Coach Matthews always had playing at the beach – WQXI, which was known by all as “Quixie in Dixie.”

Over time, Coach Matthews developed a good relationship with the people at WQXI, including several of the DJs, such as “Tony the Tiger Taylor,” Mike Holliday and Big Hugh Baby. Thus, Coach Matthews and the radio station teamed up to start weekly rock ‘n’ roll dances with some big name “Top 40” bands (i.e. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Joe South, The Sir Douglas Quintet and Billy Joe Royal) for people to enjoy at the beach!

Hal has such fun memories of these dances. On Wednesday nights, the dance would be in the pavilion and on Saturday nights, there would be rock ‘n’ roll on the beach! People flocked from everywhere to go to these dances and they made for a piece of very rich history in Acworth.

Aside from the fun times, Hal remarks that some of the best people he knows are the ones

Coach Albert Matthews with Hal as an toddler.

he met in Acworth including his wonderful wife, Evelyn Williams Matthews. They were friends in high school and Hal fondly recalls that his dad recommended that he “go out sometime with Evelyn Williams” and three years later, they fell in love and have been happily married for 46 years. They have two children, Matt, who is married to Ana; and Stephanie, who is married to Martin, as well as three grandsons – Samuel, Harrison and William.

Today, Hal and Evelyn are very involved with their church in Buckhead; and since Hal’s retirement from BellSouth, he has been doing some consulting work with the commercial building industry for AT&T. Evelyn has enjoyed great success as the founder and instructor at The Etiquette Company. Evelyn teaches social and dining skills at schools, universities, businesses, corporations and country clubs – helping people to become their best. Evelyn and their daughter, Stephanie, represented Acworth well as they appeared several times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! They flew to both New York and Boston to be on the show and even taped scenes with the cast of the Sopranos at their favorite Italian restaurant as they tried to teach them proper dining and social skills. Even more, The Tonight Show team came to Buckhead to film another “bit” with Evelyn and Stephanie where they taught the Sopranos cast member, Steve Schirripa, proper tea and dinner etiquette! And, they filmed Evelyn and Stephanie at the Marietta Country Club giving the Sopranos a two hour etiquette class! They have some amazing memories and hilarious stories about their travels with their Tonight Show friends.

Unfortunately, last year, Coach Matthews passed away. Hal was heart-warmed by the number of people from Acworth that came to pay their respects, proving the fact that his dad made a huge mark on our community. Looking back on these sweet memories in Acworth with his family, Hal would not trade them for the entire world...once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

Coach Albert Matthews

Albert and Jean on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Sort Order Cook Now that school is back in session, free time is a valuable commodity and wasting what precious little you have, searching for something in the kitchen, isn’t ideal. Organization is the key to help you get things done quickly – cooking, writing grocery lists, cleaning, etc. If you take the time now to get your kitchen in order, you’ll be one step ahead of the game when the busy holiday season rolls around in just a couple of months.

Not everyone has the same organization methods, so the key is to find the system that works best for you. Take your pantry for instance – try labeling each shelf/bin/drawer with its intended contents. Designating spots for supplies such as “Snacks” or “Pasta” makes it a lot easier when you’re unpacking groceries or if you have help that’s not familiar with your kitchen. Plastic drawers on the floor are a great way to combine similar items together. If you store easily-recognizable items, such as cake mixes, then it will be easy to see when you’ve run out.

Tiffany Hughes

A lot of valuable storage space in your kitchen is up high in your cabinets, but most folks aren’t tall enough to easily see what’s up there. Categorizing each shelf with a particular type of canned good will help. For instance, if canned fruit goes on the top of your cabinet, then you’ll have a good idea if you need more just by opening the door. Spice cabinets can be your greatest nemesis, unless you put them in order. Plastic bins with handles on each shelf make it easy to quickly locate items and pull them out. They’re terrific if each bin is separated into categories, such as “Baking” (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc) or “Spice Mixes” (taco seasoning, ranch or Italian seasoning, etc). Lazy Susans work well as they easily show what’s stored in the back.

Tidying up doesn’t just apply to food. Kitchen gadgets, cutlery and even silverware need to be organized as well.

For instance, I have a lot of special tools that are only used for making candy. These are kept in a bag in the closet until the holidays so as not to take up valuable storage space throughout the year. If you rotate your seasonal supplies in and out of your kitchen, it will greatly reduce your clutter and in my case, make room for more gadgets!

The key to successful kitchen organization and more free time in general, is to develop a system that works best for you, and stick to it. Happy organizing 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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Exercising C an H urt!

Exercising is good for you but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape.

Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.

The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains. A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

Dr. Craig Gruber

While most people think of chiropractors for back and neck injuries, it is also possible to treat sprains and strains using a chiropractor. The body tends to compensate for any injury or weakness, causing additional problems in areas that were previously healthy. For example, a person may sprain their ankle and end up developing back pain because the body has slightly adjusted his or her walking stride.

It can be a good idea to treat sprains and strains using a chiropractor because they can help restore your body’s overall balance. Staying balanced helps to prevent re-injuring the sprained ligament and also protects against future injuries to other parts of the body.

Chiropractic adjustments are designed to maintain the proper range of motion and strength in all joints so there are no areas of significant weakness.

Dr. Craig Gruber is the owner/operator of Discover Chiropractic. He has over 20 years of chiropractic experience and can be reached at (770) 423-9010.

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The ABA is an organization designed to “Connect” our members through over 70 networking opportunities a year, “Inform” our members through our monthly luncheon with speakers such as the Atlanta Braves, Mayor Tommy Allegood, etc., “Promote” our businesses through events such as the Taste of Acworth and “Give” to our community. The ABA gives scholarships to students, makes monthly donations to our schools and an annual donation to the Horizon Field, along with other contributions to our community and schools.

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July Luncheon

ABA President Jay White & Dr. Daniel S. Papp

The guest speaker for the July luncheon was Dr. Daniel S. Papp. Dr. Papp has served as president of Kennesaw State University, Georgia’s thirdlargest university, since July 2006. Under his leadership, Kennesaw State has risen in academic stature as it became a doctorate-granting institution and launched its first Ph.D. program.

Jay White ABA President

To join the ABA, the fee is $75 annually and you can join online at www.AcworthBusiness.org or in person at any of our events listed below.

Being a member of the ABA does not mean your business must be in Acworth. We have many businesses that are not in Acworth but are members – so join us!

Guest Speaker – Vince Dooley We are pleased to announce the legendary Vince Dooley, UGA’s most celebrated former head football coach, will be the special guest speaker at the August luncheon. His stories are powerful.

Moving. Comical. Inspiring. And, many are born out of lessons learned. The public is invited to this special event on August 6, at 11:30 a.m., at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Rd, Kenn.

Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members

August Events: • August 6: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m., at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you.

Depew Orthodontics was the ABA sponsor of the month.

Pictured L – R: Marketing Coordinator for Depew Orthodontic DeeDee Baxter, Dr. Doug Depew and ABA President Jay White.

• August 6: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at NorthStar Church: Guest speaker will be Vince Dooley.

Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members.

• August 11: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other.

FREE/members and $5/non-members.

• August 11: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3 – 4:30 p.m., at Fast Eddies Sports Café: Cross networking event that focuses on passing referrals between two business associations. Cost: $5 Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe catered the July luncheon.

L – R: Clay Gallup, Owner; Cindy Lamme, Manager; ABA President Jay White and Dwight with Fast Eddie’s.

Taste of Acworth Saturday, October 11 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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• August 13: Business Accelerator, 11:30 – 1 p.m., this luncheon is designed to explode your business and offer you more tools to increase your success in business.

Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members.

• August 13: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Fish Thyme Restaurant, located at 3979 S. Main Street. Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members. FREE/members and $5/non-members (drink ticket & food provided).

• August 25: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other.

FREE/members and $5/non-members.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year!

Jay White ABA President Connecting, Informing, Promoting and Giving

July’s Alive After Five held at Bar-B-Cutie

Bar-B-Cutie staff: L – R: Savvy Lively, Jeremy Goff, Carissa Shanks, Rachel Mercer, Keith Goff, Jack Barilow and co-owner Greg Kellam.

Wayne and Melinda Dennard & Linda Stringer

Kevin and Kim Wigington & Melissa Pearson

Russell Hollister, Jay Thomas & Ed Popov

The July AA5 was hosted by Greg & Ed Kellam, owners of Bar-B-Cutie restaurant.

Kathleen Durham & Danielle Hilderbrand

Russell Hollister, Bonnie Barrett & Vandell Johnson

Josh Chambers, Kelly Wilson, DeeDee Baxter, Zack Barfield, Linda Stringer & Bonnie Barrett

Scott Miller & Al Celentano

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Depew Orthodontics was the ABA sponsor of the month. L – R: ABA President Elect Andrew Windham, Marketing Coordinator for Depew Orthodontic DeeDee Baxter & Dr. Doug Depew.

Dennis Cepress & Brent Rittersdorf

Bill Quinney, Zack Barfield, Susan and Travis Cochran

Marvon Williams & Chris Miller

John Loud, Eugene Popov & Doug Hornak

Todd Lollis & Dr. Andrew St. Bernard

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Let’s Talk About Racial Reconciliation Issues of race have been pushed to the forefront in recent days and everyone seems to have an opinion.

I love being right and pleading my case as much as the next person. That’s fine if you are arguing about your favorite sports team. It’s unwise, however, when talking about unity, diversity and racial inequality. If your only information is what you get on CNN, Fox News or people who look like and think like you – you are going to jump to conclusions that are inaccurate and misinformed.

Listen to people with a different perspective. Listening is not nodding your head while you frantically think of what to say next. Stop talking and really listen. When we listen, we learn. I don’t always handle this correctly, but I can think of hundreds of times I’ve heard something I had never heard before and I became a better person because my mouth was closed and my ears were open. Listening doesn’t mean we will accept everything we hear as truth. But, if we are going to be reasonable, we have to know how to weigh ideas and modify our own from time to time.

J. R. Lee

Proverbs 18:2 – Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

Regardless of how you feel, I hope that you would agree that there is no place for discrimination. A guy named Paul wrote the following in the Bible and I think it can give us some insight.

Ephesians 2:14 – For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. 18 Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.

One of my prayers for the people in our city is that discrimination in any form will be continually diminishing in your life. There is no place for it. There is also no place for willful ignorance and the blatant refusal to extend a hand in the position to do so. When we hear cries of hopelessness, oppression, pain and poverty we need to do our part to listen, seek to understand, intervene and help.

Our cultural differences may distinguish us, but they do not have to define us and they should not divide us.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: George Wright www.CedarcrestChurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road, (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Wendell King

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m.

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

Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Svcs: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dan Guider www.IronhillBaptist.org Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.KeystoneOnline.org

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Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Pastor: Sammy Burgess

Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Michael A. Smith

EPISCOPAL

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Brad Dewberry Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Scotty Davis www.PineyGrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Howard Lewis, Jr. www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org

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

Christian Ed: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.SaintTeresa.EpiscopalAtlanta.org

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

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

Rabbi: Zalman Charytan

Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.SummitChurch.org

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

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

Pastor: John Harris www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org

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

The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Doug Burrier www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.Westridge.com

LUTHERAN

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

Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.FULC.org

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Pastor: Mike Glass www.ChristCommunityCobb.org

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

Pastor: Steve Baskin www.WesternHillsBaptist.org

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

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Catherine Renken www.KirkwoodPC.org

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

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

Pastor: Ric Cadle www.WildwoodBaptist.org

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.StCatherinerCC.org St. Clare Catholic Church Meets at North Cobb High School Theater, 3400 Old Highway 41, (678) 613-9256 Sunday Service: 8:15 & 10 a.m.

Spanish Service: 12 p.m.

Rev. Mark Starr www.StClareCC.org

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.CTKAtlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m.

5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford

UNITED METHODIST

1801 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

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

Tuesday: 7 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.KennesawUMC.org

New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Scott Brown www.NBUMC.org

OTHER CHURCHES

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.AcworthChurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.BranchesOfChrist.com Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 905-9539 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.BethelAcworth.net Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 881-4862 or (678) 977-0087 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Grady Clark www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org

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

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Pastor: Jay Rice www.NWCC.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Larry Baker www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3891 Nance Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Services: 5 p.m.

Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m.

Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Randy McGovern www.RiverOfLifeChristianCenter.net

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 RiverStone Church Pastor: J.R. Lee www.FreedomChurch.tv 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Gateway Church Pastor: Tom Tanner www.RiverStoneOnline.org 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

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

Grace Church of Acworth Georgia Pastor: Craig Bowler www.SanctuaryInHim.org 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Unity of Kennesaw Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

Household of Faith Bible Church Rev. Kelly Thomas www.UnityOfKennesaw.org Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 4500 Lakeview Drive Victory Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.VictoryGA.com Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Vintage 242 Church Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.Vintage242.com www.JoshuaGospelTabernacle.com Wholistic Life Ministry Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 678-836-9586 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Aaron Gable www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com Pastor: Galen Bias www.WOGWOTC.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Donna Lucas

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. www.dayspringchurch-online.com Rev. Adrian Pleus www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Howard Koepka www.EaglePointe.org Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Empowerment Worship Center Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: James Gwin www.AcworthUMC.org Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden County Line United Methodist Church www.EmpowermentWC.org 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

Faith Family Church Sunday School: 10 a.m.

5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.CountyLineUMC.org Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.FFCAcworth.com Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Four Points Church Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m.

Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m.

6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.DueWest.org Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Brent Stephens www.FourPointsChurch.tv Kennesaw United Methodist Church

Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 613-9256 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.MissionForLife.org

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

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

Coaching/Training

Assisted Living

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

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

Computer Services/Repair

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

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

Counseling

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

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

Angle Oaks Home Loans (770) 870-0644

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

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

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Chiropractors

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

Daycare

Banking/Financial Services

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Children’s Dental Ceter (770) 422-9375 www.greatstartgreatsmiles.com 1825 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth Dr. R. Glenn Reece, DMD (770) 429-8989 www.drglennreese.com 2320 Baker Road, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326

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

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

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

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

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

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Brookwood Christian Academy (678) 401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com 4728 Wood Street, Acworth DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw Omega Learning Center (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Suite 320 Princeton Prepatory School (678) 813-5266 1370 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org

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

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

Health & Beauty Cloud 9 Nail Salon (678) 653-9675 3969 South Main Street, Suite 120 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949 UpperCuts (770) 974-9000 3330 Cobb Parkway NW

Heating & Air Conditioning Hammock’s Heating & Air (770) 794-0428 www.hammocksHVAC.com Polar Express Heating & Air (770) 313-0253 www.polarexpresshvac.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jewelry/Appearal

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

Glitz & Glamour

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

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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

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

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

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

Anchor Realty Partners (770) 917-0322 4989 N. Main Street Bercher Realty (770) 851-8492

Photographer

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

ReCREATION/Summer camps Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org/camps SKY ZONE

(678) 426-4400 1650 Airport Rd. Suite 105, Kennesaw Tonchu Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com The YMCA (770) 423-9622 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw

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

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

JD’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8434 WellStar 4424 South Main Street, Acworth (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 Plumbers 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth AquaDoc Plumbing Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 516-9000 (770) 917-9791 www.plumbdr.com 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth TK & Sons Plumbing (770) 529-0799 Weight Loss www.tkandsonsplumbing.com Isagenix (404) 771-255 Real Estate

Mark Lawn Care & Landscaping (404) 729-0770

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

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

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

Debi Smith (770) 240-2004 Lilly Cichon (770) 912-4743 www.greatcobbhomes.com Se habla español Sunrise Realty (678) 231-4579

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