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I’m Scared of Going to the Dentist From the Chief’s Desk Acworth Women’s Center American Legion Post 304 Pump Up The Jam Is School A Struggle?

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Volume 10, Issue 1

Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Happy Back to School! As a result of the many strong partnerships we have developed over time, we have many blessings of achievement to celebrate in the City of Acworth!

As you may be aware, the City set forth on a downtown redevelopment plan several years ago which began with the dismantling of our dilapidated public housing structures. These were structures built in the 1950s that had served well beyond their life span.

By partnering with the Marietta Housing Authority, we were able to take down these neighborhoods and move these residents to new homes with the help of Section 8 vouchers. This has been a blessing for the folks living in these neighborhoods and a transformational achievement for our downtown.

This partnership has led to three separate strategic redevelopment triumphs in our City. First came the Legacy at Walton Overlook, that is located off Cowan Road, behind the Fire Station. This senior restricted complex provides housing opportunities for more than 100 residents. The project was completed more than two years ago.

Now we are excited to announce two additional redevelopment projects. The first is a partnership with developer Skip Harper to build nine craftsman style homes on Winn Street. This is the former site of another federal housing complex. These homes will start in the mid $200s and provide an opportunity to recruit families to our Historic Downtown.

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Additionally, this fall, Walton Properties will break ground on their second senior restricted development on School Street, near Roberts School. You probably have noticed the redevelopment of School Street, the sidewalk improvements, underground utilities and the storm water improvements. The City is proud of the partnership with Marietta Housing Authority and Walton for this great new downtown housing development.

Dogwood Forrest is now open and is another extraordinary redevelopment downtown success. The Dogwood Forest team has them up and running — what an awesome assisted living facility! Nicolle Williams and her team have done a fantastic job. Folks, this is much more than just a senior assisted living facility; this is one of the most advanced health care facilities around. Nicolle and her team have really thought through every phase of care they provide and have taken advantage of every opportunity to make this a first class facility!

Last but not least, we would like to highlight one of our great community partners, the Northwest YMCA. Under Jude Dooley’s leadership, we have forged several key partnerships in our community! The Northwest YMCA team has been working with our Parks, Recreation and Community Resource team this summer to operate a summer lunch program for children in need. Jude’s team filled a big gap in our community! They opened their doors to our afterschool program to give these children a summer they will never forget!

These partnerships represent significant investments that make our quality of life the best. We are so blessed to have these partners “making a difference” in the lives of the citizens in our community!

God Bless and Make it Count, Tommy

“Finally Free from Arthritis Pain Without Drugs and Harmful Side Effects” Living with arthritis pain can affect every part of your life.

It’s keeps you from enjoying the good things in life – time with grandkids, playing golf, even working in the yard.

It would be nice to get out of bed – just one morning – without pain.

Every time you try and push through the pain… like standing or walking for a long period of time…you pay for it for the next 2-3 days with even more pain.

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Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis/tendonitis Degenerative joint disease Lumbar disc problems Aching pain in the arms or legs Pain Pills Are Not The Answer

Do you remember the Vioxx scandal?

It was a medication designed to relieve arthritis pain…but like all drugs, it had side effects.

After years of use worldwide, the makers withdrew it from the market because of the overwhelming evidence it caused heart attacks and strokes.

There’s a time to use pain medications, BUT not before seeking a natural way to correct the CAUSE of the problem! Ask yourself … after taking all these pain medications…maybe for years…are you any better off?

Pain Is Not Just ‘Old Age’ Have you had one doctor after another telling you this is just the natural process of the body getting older - that you should expect to have arthritis.

Sure, if you don’t take care of your damaged joints now, as you get older they will be worse (which is why you shouldn’t wait any longer to see if I can help you.)

However, old age is not the cause of your arthritis.

I’ll venture to say all 360 joints in your body are the same age, yet arthritis and joint degeneration has not affected every one of them – only your previously injured joints that never healed properly.

My name is Dr. Amy Valente owner of North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute. Over the past six years since we’ve opened the doors, I’ve seen hundreds of people come in suffering with arthritis and leave the office pain free.

I’ve made it my mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic pain like you.

“I only wished I had found you sooner” I hear this too often, so I decided to do something about it and run this ad. Just call before Sept. 15th and you’ll get my “Arthritis Evaluation” for only $20.

• An in-depth consultation about your arthritis where I will listen…really listen.

• A complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to find the “cause” of your problem.

I came to North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute with terrible knee pain. Since being treated here, I no longer have pain in my knee. I can now climb up and down the stairs without feeling pain. I can get on with my busy life with far less pain and stiffness!

Thanks, Donna Adams With my “Arthritis Evaluation”, we can find the problem and then correct it. Think of how you could feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living. Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your muscles increase.

• A full set of specialized x-rays to look for joint degeneration (arthritis)… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $200).

As you begin to see motion returning to your joints, you’re preventing and reducing chances of disability and a crippling future. You’re playing golf again -- hitting longer drives, smoother putts, and lower scores…without pain.

• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so I can show you how to fix the problem.

Arthritis can be successfully treated.

Healthy, pain-free living should be yours.

I’ll answer all your questions about chiropractic and arthritis pain.

The appointment will not take long at all and you won’t be sitting in a waiting room all day either.

To take me up on this special offer, you must call before Sept. 15th.

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Feel the Improvement and Say “Yes” to Life Again Listen to what someone else has to say about it…..

I sought out care at North Cobb Spine and Nerve for the pain and stiffness in my Knees.

The pain had been bothering me for about 4 months. Making day to day life hard. Before seeking treatment I had tried pain medicines and anti-inflammatory medications. Since starting my care I have improved 100%. The pain in my knees is gone and I am now able to walk with no pain. The staff here has treated me great and always show genuine concern about my well -being.

Thank you, Martha Wann- Teacher

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Please call our 24 Help Line at 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Arthritis Evaluation before Sept. 15th.

We can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is located at 3451 Cobb Pkwy. Suite 4 in Acworth. (On the corner of Mars Hill Rd. and Cobb Pkwy) I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more joyful life.

Sincerely, Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. P.S. The only real question to ask you is this…

Life’s too short to live in pain like this. Call us today and soon I’ll be giving you the green light to have fun again!

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Workshops. Their office is filled bright colors and a comfortable fun environment along with a warm friendly staff. Stop in and check out their new office and meet the staff. For more information, please visit their website at www.ThriveCounselingCenter.com or call (678) 217-7529. Pictures are courtesy of Cindy Harter Photography. Please visit www.CindyHarterPhotography.com.

Lakeview Crossing Groundbreaking

On August 7, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for The New You Spa located at 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 102. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Houston congratulated Barbara Slay, owner, and Alden Martin, Massage Therapist, on her new Acworth business.

The New You Spa offers a variety of services including facials, massages, waxing and more. For a complete listing of services please visit their website which also includes monthly specials at www.thenewyouspa.com or call (423) 475-9562.

Thrive Counseling Center Ribbon Cutting

On August 15, the City of Acworth hosted a ground breaking c e r e m o ny for Lakeview C r o s s i n g Subdivision located on Winn Street.

Mayor Tommy Allegood c o n g rat u l ate d Skip Harper and Colby Henson on their newest community which consist of nine new craftsman style homes nestled in Historic Acworth with access to downtown shopping and dining. Walking trails lead to Lake Acworth and Cauble Park. Basement sites available, as well as, private homes sites border Corp Property. Fortress Builders has over 50 years of cumulative experience in constructing attractive homes and communities. For more information, please visit their website at www.builtbyfortress.com or call (404) 890-0322.

Alderman Brett North Sworn In

On August 7, Thrive Counseling Center celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony along with giving tours of their new counseling center. At Thrive, they strive to provide creative, comprehensive and compassionate therapy and support to children, adolescents, adults and their families. They offer a number of services to meet every client’s needs such as Individual, Tween and Teen Counseling, Play, Expressive Arts and Yoga/Movement Therapy, Family Counseling, Parenting Coaching, Support and Social Skill Groups, Nutrition, Summer Day Camps and Community 8

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Mayor Tommy Allegood swore in Brett North, Alderman Post 3, at the August 4 Special Called M e e t i n g .

Accompanying Brett for the swearing-in ceremony was his wife, Ann. Congratulations to Alderman North for his election to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Post 3, during the July 22 Special Run-Off Election. Brett also served as a volunteer on Acworth’s Planning & Zoning Board since 2005. Congratulations!

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6th Annual Play for Pink Tennis Breast Cancer Fundraiser M a y o r T o m m y Allegood attended the 6th Annual Play for Pink Tennis Breast C a n c e r F u n d ra i s e r on Friday, A u g u s t 15. Mayor Allegood cut the ribbon to kick off the Governor’s Towne Club Gives Back 2014 event. Kara Lees, Chairperson, thanked the homeowners, local businesses and friends that donated items for the Silent Auction. This event is one of the largest fund raising events for breast cancer in Cobb County. For more information, visit GTChomeowners on facebook.

Acworth Family Dentistry Acworth Family Dentistry recently celebrated their 9th year in business. Dr. Kimberly Lim owner, and staff are excited to celebrate another year serving the families of Acworth and the surrounding area. For more information about their practice, check out their website at www.AcworthFamilyDentistry.com or call (770) 974-8211.

Acworth Basketball The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is excited to announce registration for the 20142015 season of Acworth Basketball! The league is for children between the ages of 5 – 14. Practices begin in November and games tip off in early December. Register before September 12 and receive a $10 early bird discount. Deadline to register is 5 p.m. on October 17 otherwise, there is a $20 late fee added. The cost of the 5/6 co-ed division is $105/City of Acworth Residents and $125/non-residents. All other divisions are $155/City of Acworth Residents and $175/non-residents. The costs include a new uniform and drawstring bag! All games and practices held at local schools. For more information or to register, please visit www.AcworthBasketball.com, call (770) 917-1234 or email mlewis@acworth.org.

Horizon Baseball League Registration is currently going on for the fall Horizon League. The Horizon League is a non-competitive baseball league for athletes with physical and or cognitive disabilities played on the Horizon Field located at 4000 South Main St., in Acworth. This league is designed for athlete’s ages 5 years old and older. The cost is 12

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$15/per player. Children’s games are played on Saturdays and the adult league will play on Thursdays. Deadline to register is September 12. For more information or to register, please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org, stop by the Parks & Rec office at 4762 Logan Rd. or call (770) 917-1234.

The Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up The City of Acworth is proud to participate in the 29th annual Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up! Volunteers come out each year in late September and help remove litter and debris from the shores of the lake. The event is sponsored by the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department, the Acworth Lake Authority and the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority. This is a great project for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, community groups and anyone who wants to help keep Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona clean.

The 2014 Great Lake Clean Up will take place on Saturday, September 27, at 9 a.m. Due to the number of cleaning locations, volunteers must pre-register for this event. Immediately following the event will be a cookout for the volunteers at the Riverside Day Use Area. For more information or to register, visit www.greatallatoonacleanup.org.

Mother-Son Camp Out The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community R e s o u r c e Department is excited to host the first ever Mother-Son Camp Out at Proctor Landing Park on Saturday, September 20.

This event is open to mothers and their sons, 13 and under. Participants will camp alongside the beautiful Lake Allatoona while learning about camping etiquette, campfire building, knot tying and a variety of other outdoor activities!

There will also be a presentation from Let’s Get Wild, outdoor education for the next generation!

The event will begin at 2 p.m., with check in and campsite set up. Dinner will be provided, as well as breakfast the following morning. The mother-son “couples” will be responsible for providing their own snacks and camping equipment. Not an experienced camper? No worries! There will be experienced volunteers available to assist with setting up each campsite.

For more information or to register, email Michelle Patrick at mpatrick@acworth.org, call (770) 917-1234 or please visit their website at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

USAF THUNDERBIRDS To Appear In Rome, Georgia This Fall With a childhood love for airplanes & airshows, JLC Airshow Management is the vision of Chief Master Sergeant (retired) John Cowman who formed the company in 2011. Wings Over North Georgia AirShow was the inaugural AirShow in the JLC Management portfolio. Scheduled to appear at the 2013 WONG show the USAF Thunderbirds were grounded due to the government sequestration. Back in the air this year, the USAF Thunderbirds will be the headliner Jet Demonstration Team at the Wings Over North Georgia AirShow in Rome, GA., on October 18 & 19. Also, the GEICO Skytypers Demonstration Team will be appearing along with many more Tier One Aviation Superstars. The company’s mission is to produce affordable, family, patriotic entertainment to air show lovers.

Wings Over North Georgia has three Attractions to each of its’ shows: • World-Class AirShow • Smoke-N-Thunder BBQ Classic • General Aviation Fly-In

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2014 Ticket Options Include: General Admission (Single & Family 4-Pkgs) Bleacher-Box Seating (Single & Family 4-Pkgs) Family Club VIP Chalets Packages Chairman’s Club VIP Chalets Photographer’s Weekend Experience Premium Airport Parking Private VIP Chalets

All Saturday ticket holders are good for the entire day and evening activities, including the night air show and fireworks.

After the USAF Thunderbirds performance Saturday afternoon, the evening activities will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. The evening activities will feature live music, BBQ Classic competition & People’s Choice BBQ Tasting, marketing exhibits, Hot Air Balloon rides, Kids Zone and international foods. The evening activities will conclude with the thrilling night air show and fireworks grand finale!

For those fans choosing to attend only on Saturday evening, show goers (ages 6 and up) will benefit from our special $5 general admission ticket after 5 p.m. (Note: Guests arriving after 5 p.m. for the Saturday evening events can park for just $5 per vehicle based on space availability.)

For more information, to puchase Advance Discounted Tickets, to view the Performers or the BBQ Classic Line-Up, visit their website at www.WingsOverNorthGeorgia.com or call (706) 291-0030.

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

NOWAMOM.org. Please bring in this notice for EARLY admittance before the public sale on Sat., September 6, from 8 a.m.– 9 a.m.

Acworth UMC PASSitON Fall & Winter Children’s Consignment Sale — The sale will take place on Friday, September 5, from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Many items will be ½ price on Saturday ONLY. Consign & shop for gently used quality clothing in infant, children’s and junior sizes, including school uniforms, costumes, dance, gymnastics, 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! 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. Proceeds benefit AUMC Children’s & Family ministry as well as local and foreign missions.

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Covering The Bases

Acworth Farmer’s Market

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 5, at 7 p.m., and continue over the next 24 hours, concluding at 7 p.m., on Saturday, September 6. 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 new this year, adaptive tennis.

The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will run each Friday morning from 7 - 11 a.m., through October 31. The market has a new location this year Historic Downtown Acworth – it will be relocated to the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot, located at the corner of Main Street and Church Street! This will allow more room for vendors and parking.

Join in on Friday night for a carnival, The Lego Movie, trivia on the field and a midnight kickball tournament. On Saturday there will be vendor demonstrations, a Horizon All Star game and a Cornhole Tournament. 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 $100,000 to help support the Horizon League. Come out and show your support for this amazing league in Acworth!

“Tee Up For Tatas” Local fundraising team “Trucken Towards a Cure” will host the 3rd Annual Tee Up for Tatas golf tournament, on Monday, Sept.

29 at Brookstone Country Club. The co-ed event has a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and includes meals, green fees, cart rentals, range balls, commemorative t-shirt, raffles and prizes for winners.

Registration is $120/per person and closes on September 22.

100% of the net proceeds will benefit the Avon Foundation for Women. Brookstone Country Club is a private club, however, this event is open to the public to support the cause. Brookstone is located at 5705 Brookstone Drive.

During the course of the year, Trucken Towards a Cure members will be fundraising to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, NC, October 25-26. This is one of a series of events in which thousands of women and men come together, raise money for The Avon Foundation for Women and walk 39 miles over the course of 2 days. Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,800 to participate in the event. Net proceeds from the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer are managed by the Avon Foundation for Women which funds a network of programs and services dedicated to serving breast cancer patients and their families through awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to treatment, support services and scientific research.

For more information, to sponsor or to register, contact Kim Truckenmiller at (407) 474-3717, email teeupfortatas@gmail. com or on Facebook at “Tee Up for Tatas in Acworth, GA”.

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Customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, bedding plants, fresh baked pies, cakes, bread and jams to choose from each week. Part of the fun is visiting with the farmers and other participants each week and checking out the new arrivals fresh from the farm. This is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information or to be a vendor, please visit their website at www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

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

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

Great Locomotive Chase 5K The fifth event in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series of 5K races, the Great Locomotive Chase, will be held on Saturday, September 6, in downtown Kennesaw. Plan to arrive by 7:30 a.m.; 5K race begins at 8. The race for adults and children benefits the Kennesaw Museum Foundation; proceeds go to the support of educational and outreach programs at the Southern Museum.

The race follows a fast, flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. Registration is open now at www.active.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number and goodie bag.

Registration is available online at any Big Peach Running Company location. For more information and details, please visit their website at www.greatlocomotiverace.com.

The Special Needs Development Group is excited to announce the 7th 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, to sponsor or to donate, please contact the Acworth Police Department at 770-974-1232, email Captain Mark Cheatham at mcheatham@acworth.org or visit www.CoveringTheBases.org.

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Activities • Bounce Houses • Speed Trailer for Fast Pitch • Face Painting • The Lego Movie will be shown on the field at dark.

• Horizon Cornhole Tournament • Midnight Kickball Tournament • Glow in the Dark Dance Party • Dunk Tank • Vendor Demonstrations ~ Impact Dance ~ Atlanta Budakon ~ Acworth Martial Arts

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Taste of Kennesaw Sample fare from dozens of Kennesaw area restaurants on Saturday, September 6, at the annual Taste of Kennesaw, held on Main Street and Depot Park downtown. Admission is FREE at this event co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association; food samples will range from $1 – $4. The event runs from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Over 40 area restaurants plan to participate and a beer garden will offer adult beverages. The festivities will include continuous live entertainment throughout the day, as well as a 6 p.m. concert featuring The Mustangs. Activities for the whole family will include live entertainment, a huge kids zone and a beer garden. Parking will be available throughout the downtown area as well as at Adams Park and the First Baptist Church of Kennesaw. Handicap parking will be in the lot next to the Depot. For more information, visit kennesawbusiness.org or call (770) 423-1330.

NCHS Warrior Way 5K Be a part of the tradition of excellence! The 7th annual North Cobb High School Warrior Way 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 27. The Warrior Way begins at 7:30 a.m. at Cauble Park, Acworth Beach, and runs through shaded, historic Acworth neighborhoods, ending back at the beach. The 1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit NCHS Cross Country and Cauble Park. For more information or to register, visit www.active.com or www.northcobbcrosscountry.org. Take the challenge, and come out to run a 5K the Warrior Way!

Dogs Celebrated at Kennesaw Event Responsible dog ownership will be the focus of the Dreamland Pet Memorial Center Paws in the Park Kennesaw interactive event. The 4th annual presentation of the event will take place at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, rain or shine. It is designed to promote good behavior when walking dogs in public areas and to remind owners of the importance of proper waste disposal. The event is hosted by Keep Kennesaw Beautiful and will feature service dog demonstrations as well as exhibits by local businesses focused on pet feeding, obedience and adoption as well as other related services. FREE samples of pet foods and products and discount offers for services will be available.

“Dog owners sometimes need to be reminded that pet waste contains harmful bacteria that can be picked up in storm water runoff and washed into drains, lakes, or ponds, causing significant water pollution,” said Keep Kennesaw Beautiful Director Miranda Jones. “This event celebrates the joy dogs bring to our lives, but

also reminds us of our responsibility to pick up after our dogs and not spoil the environment for others.” For information about becoming an event sponsor or vendor, please visit their website at www.pawsintheparkkennesaw.com.

Taste of Acworth The 10th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place in the Historic District on Main Street, Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth sponsor this popular event every year that benefits numerous local schools and charities in our community. Approximately 20,000 visitors tasted their way through this collection of delicacies last year.

The event will host 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses demonstrating what they do best. There will be two entertainment stages providing live music and demonstrations from local talent throughout the day. Children will have plenty to do with inflatables, quad bungee and challenging games located in the kid zone. Admission is FREE! An array of diverse restaurants will be offering food samples from $1 – $4 to satisfy every palate. Parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids and join in the fun! For more information or to sponsor or be a vendor, visit www.acworthbusiness.org or contact JRM Management at (770) 423-1330.

Shredding Day & Shoe Collection Securely shred household documents and donate shoes.

Residents have the opportunity to have their household documents securely shredded and donate gently-worn shoes to help people in need. Keep Cobb Beautiful will host a FREE Document Shredding Day and Shoe Collection from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, on Saturday, September 13. The event will be held at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. Only paper products will be accepted. Plastics, CDs, floppy discs, electronics, cardboard and large binders with metal rings or clips will not be accepted. People are also asked to bind or tape shoes in pairs.

For more information, please call (770) 528-1135.

Worldwide Day of Play The City of Kennesaw is hosting its third-annual Worldwide Day of Play event on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, at Swift-Cantrell Park at 3140 Old 41 Hwy. The FREE celebration of all things ACTIVE will include playground games, relay challenges and “old-school” yard favorites such as hopscotch and four square. All ages are welcome. Parents are invited to join in the fun. Worldwide Day of Play is held in support of an international pro-health initiative led by the Nickelodeon television network which aims to get kids to lead active and healthy lifestyles. For more information, call (770) 422-9714 or visit kennesaw-ga.gov.

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SAVE THE ACWORTH DEPOT More good news on our Save the Acworth GA Depot project!!

“The Acworth Cultural Arts Center (ACAC) supports the Save the Depot project; recognizing this as a deserving and positive cultural effort in our community that provides an opportunity to preserve the history of our community.” Look for fundraiser in tandem with ACAC to benefit both our groups. We have new members onboard and new valued advisors working with us.

More and more people are recognizing the value of restoring the Depot to our downtown community. JOIN US!!

Your fully tax-deductible donation….in any amount… is welcome and earnestly needed. Your children and grandchildren, your customers and you will take pride in your joining this effort.

If you would like to make a corporate donation your preservation of our railroad history will provide these opportunities: Brick Paver – $100: A brick paver inscribed to your specifications up to 35 characters and placed on the site.

Bronze Level – $500: You or Your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show.

Your name or Company listed as “Bronze Sponsor” on the STAD website.

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Silver Level – $1,000: You or your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show.

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Gold Level – $5,000: You or Your Company recognized at Kickoff Event – logo/name on slide show.

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Upcoming Fundraisers:

Car shows held at Acworth First Baptist Church • September 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Car Show (sponsored by Lake Allatoona Region AACA) • October 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Car Show (sponsored by the CHVA of GEORGIA) After the show join us at the “Acworth Cruz-in” from 4-7 pm.

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HOW CAN YOU GIVE? • Mail a check to: Save the Acworth, GA Depot Foundation 4857 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Acworth, GA 30101 Attention: Lamar Baldwin, Treasurer • www.SaveTheAcworthDepot.com (PayPal or Credit Card) • At any Regions Bank – contribute to “Save The Acworth Depot Foundation” For more information or to sponsor a fundraiser, please call Mack Turner at (770) 546-7511 or Richard Boyer at (770) 364-0187.

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“I’m scared of going to the dentist!” These words resound in my ear quite often. Another common phrase professed by patients is, “I hate going to the dentist – nothing personal.”

After hearing phrases like these hundreds of times, I certainly don’t take them personally, but early in my career after just having received my doctorate, these words did have a bit of a sting to them.

Patients were still not comfortable in my chair, despite the knowledge and skills I had strived so hard to acquire during my years in dental school. The principles of dental psychology are essential in establishing a better relationship with patients so that they may ultimately receive better healthcare.

Recently, a new patient named Phil came into my office with severe dental anxiety. He had not seen a dentist in more than 10 years. His top and bottom front teeth were all extremely loose and he was finally desperate enough to seek dental help. We discussed his problems and his ability to correct them by utilizing medications and advanced dental technology in order to reduce his anxiety and provide him with a more comfortable dental experience.

If you are a patient with dental anxiety, what steps can you follow achieve a successful dental experience?

1. You must value the need for dental care and make it a priority. It must become a clear goal to achieve. This is similar to having a goal to lose weight or having a goal to stop smoking. It all begins with creating value in the outcome. You should have a treatment plan that clearly spells out your dental needs so you complete your treatment in stages within a definable timeframe.

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry.

He is a resident of Acworth and has practiced in Southwest Cherokee County for over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies.

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2. You must find a dental office and staff that makes you feel comfortable. Environment, communication, technology, friendliness and good financial arrangements are important factors, but the paramount factor for an anxious patient is that they feel comfortable and confident with the staff’s experience first and foremost.

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Patients must be aware that there are alternative measures available to help them receive an optimal dental visit. These can include a spa environment, soft music, dim lighting, fountains, massage chairs and headphones to eliminate dental sounds and provide positive elements and a positive dental experience. Further, the use of Valium, nitrous oxide and well-administered “Novocain” can reduce a person’s anxiety significantly. This provides them the confidence to get their dental work done.

4. Celebrate each phase of dental care as your own personal victory. Your initial dental appointment involves your dental cleaning and dental exam, which is an easy visit and helps you build confidence. You can work with the dentist and office staff to plan a menu of personal elements that will reduce your anxiety.

Nitrous Oxide or “laughing gas” is a wonderful way to help patients with mild anxiety to achieve dental treatment. It is inhaled through a nasal hood over your nose and has a quick onset and a quick recovery so you can leave the dental office perfectly alert. Valium is ideal for patients with more significant anxiety. It has a quick onset but has a longer period for recovery, so patients must be driven to and from their dental appointment.

Gum disease and cavities get worse over time. People who ignore their dental needs create more serious dental problems for themselves later. Therefore, it simply does not make sense to delay dental care, even if you have dental anxiety. With today’s advanced medications and wonderful dentistry, it is very easy to control dental anxiety and permit anyone to easily receive the dental care they need.

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Acworth Police Department Covering the Bases In just a few days, the seventh annual “Covering the Bases� event will kick off at the Horizon Field with a carnival, The Lego Movie playing on the field, trivia and midnight kickball. The celebration will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 5, and run through 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 6. Families and businesses in our community will come together with the Acworth Police Department to keep the base paths at the Horizon Field covered with walkers and runners for 24 hours straight.

Chief Wayne Dennard

The Horizon Field, located in the Acworth Sports Complex at the intersection of Main Street and Nance Road, is the only field of its kind in Cobb County.

A special rubberized surface makes up the baseball diamond where hundreds of athletes with special needs play organized sports.

The Special Populations Director for the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department, Lauren Ham, coordinates all of the activities at Horizon Field. She passionately works to make the field a fun, safe facility for the teams and hundreds of community volunteers who serve as coaches and buddies for the athletes. For more than six years, the field has been a place where families can celebrate victory and hear the roar of the crowd as courageous athletes round the bases. Our participants with special needs play in the same complex where their siblings may be enrolled in other leagues. Convenience is one aspect of the strategic plan for the location, but the feeling of acceptance and inclusion is a major factor.

The Acworth community is known for celebrating family and partnerships. Covering the Bases is an incredible opportunity for families, businesses, community groups and public safety to come together to partner with and support those who face the daily challenges of raising children with special needs. Nicolle Williams, the Executive Director of Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community, has donated her time and resources to be our point of contact for business sponsors and vendors. This is a great way to get your business name in front of hundreds and most importantly, leave with a feeling that you have done something that truly makes a difference.

This year, we have added a few new elements to the event. First, to kick off the event, we will have a carnival for the children followed by The Lego Movie playing on the field at nightfall. After the movie, Fast Eddies will be hosting Trivia, which will be followed by our annual Midnight Kickball Tournament. On Saturday, vendors will be out beginning at 9 a.m., and at 10 a.m., bags will fly for our first-ever cornhole tournament, hosted by the North Georgia Cornhole Association. At 3 p.m., the Horizon League Athletes will compete in an All-Star Game on the field. If you have never been a spectator at a special needs game, this is your chance. I promise that your heart will be warmed as you see the smiles on the victorious faces of the courageous young players.

This year’s silent auction will be bigger than ever and will include sports memorabilia and other great items that you will want to make your own. As always, there will be raffles, bounce houses, a speed pitch competition, a dunk tank and many other great family activities, including concessions sponsored by the Public Safety Club at Chattahoochee Technical College.

Acworth is a community that is truly Covering the Bases for all of our families. I hope that you will come out on Friday, September 5, from 7 p.m. until 7 p.m., the following day, Saturday, September 6, and join me, along with other members of the Acworth Police Department and all of our partners, as we celebrate as a community. For more information on Covering the Bases 2014 or to donate, please visit www.CoveringTheBases.org.

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As we celebrate Labor Day, let us remember the women, both single and married, with or without children, who now make up 47% of the U.S. workforce and are more than 72 million strong!

Women account for 52% of Acworth’s population, and now, 22% of Acworth businesses are woman owned and operated.

More and more women are taking the plunge, becoming successful at their careers and evolving entrepreneurs, working huge number of hours and providing employment to millions of Americans.

“I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

Women today, whether they are working at home or in an office, still face many challenges and decisions regarding continuing education and career advancement. We still make, on average, 81% of what men make for the same work. However, this percentage has been climbing every year and more women are pursuing higher levels of education. The childbearing years and children decisions greatly influence the opportunities that women may pursue.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.”

In today’s culture, and particularly, for the single moms among us, more responsibilities seem to fall on the woman than ever before.

However, there is help! It does take some homework, but more resources are available to women than ever before to attain their education, financial and family goals. At the Acworth Women’s Center, we are currently partnering with Goodwill Industries to provide job interview training, entering or re-entering the workforce and job placement for our clients. Preparing women for success in the workplace, especially during the child bearing years, will be discussed at our upcoming workshop on Saturday, September 6, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please call us for more information and to RSVP.

William Tyler Page wrote this creed as a submission to a nationwide patriotic contest to inspire the public as America entered World War I. Page used a variety of historical documents and speeches as references for his submission: the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, the “Gettysburg Address,” a speech by Senator Daniel Webster and “The Man Without a Country”

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Women are getting more creative. Arrangements such as co-op childcare provide a no expense way for women to continue their education, work, enjoy their children and enjoy a quality of life they had not considered possible before!

In the turmoil of today, this Creed should inspire us to dust off our patriotism and feel proud to be Americans!

Regardless of your circumstances, you can achieve your dreams and your children can definitely be part of them. With hard work and patient dedication, there is nothing out of your reach!

Women, and in particular, mothers, we salute you for working and birthing our future in Acworth, in Georgia and in the U.S.A.!

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

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North Cobb Post 304 is in the process of chartering a Women’s Auxiliary and a Sons of the American Legion Squadron (S.A.L.). If you would like to become part of the Legion Family as a member of one of these units, contact Commander Ron at r.asby@post304.org.

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P ump U p T he J am Ok I admit it – I’m not a fan of fresh fruit. I love having cooked fruit in the fridge to use and have even tried my hand at making strawberry jam. The problem with canning, for me at least, is that I don’t enjoy having to stand over the stove for that long. So, being the creative cook that I am, I found a way to make my own jam without utilizing my grandmother’s lengthy canning methods.

Tiffany Hughes

I wanted to start small, so I bought a 12 ounce bag of frozen raspberries, put them in a saucepan with 1 cup of granulated sugar, added a little water and a dash of lemon juice (the citrus balances the sweetness of the berries and sugar) and then cooked them over medium heat until the berries began to break down and the mixture thickened up. I then poured the mixture into a glass jar with a tight seal, let it cool a bit and stored it in the fridge. I have since pureed part of it to make syrup, mixed it with jalapenos to make a great dipping sauce for shrimp or pork and have even served it on top of cream cheese as a dip. It turned out great!

Peach jam is another tasty thing to make that has a lot of different applications. Balsamic vinegar is great as the citrus component with peaches. Peel and cut up about 3 pounds of peaches and put them in a saucepan with 1 cup of brown sugar and a healthy dash of balsamic vinegar. Cook the peaches until they begin to break down and the sauce thickens up. Add an optional teaspoon of coconut extract at this point, then let cool slightly and store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge. Extracts can add another level of taste to your jams – just be sure to add them at the end so that the flavor doesn’t evaporate. Peach jam is handy to have if you want to make a last minute cobbler, but it’s also good on pound cake, ice cream or pureed and frozen to be eaten as a popsicle.

Jams can be made with almost any type of fruit, along with sugar, a citrus component (lemon/lime juice, apple cider/balsamic vinegar, etc.) and a little water. Just cook until it thickens up and then you’re good to go! Make sure you taste it along the way to ensure you’ll love your creation. Once you find a flavor combination you love, you can fill jam jars till the cows come home!

Happy jamming 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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Is School a Struggle?

Your child may have a vision problem.

When a child begins to struggle in school, he or she may be one of the 20% of school children with a vision problem that affects their ability to learn effectively and efficiently.

As the new school year gets underway, your children are facing new challenges that their visual system may not be fully prepared to handle. Some examples may include Dr. Dylan Reach first graders who are struggling with beginning word recognition skills or third graders who struggle with reading comprehension or copying assignments from the board.

In fact, third grade can be a very challenging year for children with vision problems as the learning style becomes much more visual in nature. Reading requires more accurate visual tracking and perceptual skills to support good comprehension and board work requires good spatial, perceptual and visualmotor skills.

One of the first steps we recommend if your child is having new challenges at school is to have their eyes and vision

Dr. Dylan Reach

3459 Acworth Due West, Suite 101 Acworth, (Behind Kroger)

(770) 974-3153

www.acwortheyes.com

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thoroughly examined. They may have had a vision screening at school or at the pediatrician’s office, but these screenings generally only assess distance visual acuity.

A comprehensive exam will assess focusing, eye teaming, tracking and assess a child’s overall preparedness for learning through their eyes. If a muscle problem occurs with the eyes or a visual perceptual problem is identified during the exam, we may recommend more extensive testing.

Then, we can precisely measure a student’s eyes during the process of reading and evaluate their tracking and coordination with a visagraph. In addition, visual perceptual tests are administered to get insight into how a student is learning through their eyes.

Every student has their own special leaning style and, for those who are stronger auditory learners, improving their visual learning abilities can help them face the changing demands of school with success and ease.

Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or visit www.acwortheyes.com.

Designing Your New Kitchen with Safety in Mind When designing our new kitchen space, we tend to focus on the fluff— you know, the granite tops and cabinet colors and styles. Don’t forget that neat little spice pullout rack next to the stove. However, a kitchens’ safety also should be a priority to protect you and your family from being injured while using the new space. Do you realize that there are more building codes relating to the kitchen than any other Jeff Glover room in the house? Why do you think that is? Because the majority of injuries and accidents in your home will occur there. Therefore, I would like to offer some suggestions for kitchen design relating to safety.

• Use good general lighting and then add supplemental task lighting that’s focused on the work surface. This will greatly decrease your chance of injury while doing meal prep. Also, the lighting should not produce any glare or shadows on the surface.

• Be careful and use slip-resistant flooring. Falling with your Grandmas’ hot hashbrown casserole straight out of the oven would be bad. Even slipping with a sharp knife in your hand can have serious consequences. Look for materials that have a mattefinish to look like a wood or laminate flooring, textured vinyl or a soft glazed ceramic tile or travertine, will do the trick. If you like decorative throw-rugs, make sure they have a non-skid backing for added safety, especially around wet areas.

• Keep a fire extinguisher handy. If the smoke detector goes off, that necessarily does not mean dinner is ready. The NKBA recommends that fire extinguishers be visible and located near an exit. We have one hanging on the wall inside of the garage by the door that you enter into the house. Be sure to mount it 48” above the floor.

• Keep electrical switches, plugs and lighting fixtures away from water sources and wet hands. If you have receptacles near these areas, make sure they are GFCI protected. These will shut off the room’s electric current if there is a power surge or if moisture is present.

• Make sure you have scald-protected fixtures and devices.

These types of faucets prevent water temperature from rising to dangerous levels. Some even have pressure-balance valves that equalize hot and cold water. You also can purchase faucets that are programmable to your desired temperature settings.

• Look for cooktops that have staggered burners. This will help you in protecting yourself from being scalded by steam from a boiling pot or even one that has one straight row of burners. If you can, never choose a unit with controls along the back of the appliance; these controls need to be along the side or in the front of the unit.

• Lastly, spend some time on how the work flow will be through the kitchen. Make sure no one will interfere with you when you are in your new space while you cook. Install microwaves above the floor to avoid reaching to retrieve food. Slide-out trays and bins in base cabinets can make items more accessible. Round any sharp corners on the ends of countertops, especially for islands and peninsulas, to avoid injuries.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 15 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 17 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail.

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

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by Kaci Pollack

June Kemp Dyer was born on November 25, 1934, right here in Acworth. June has lived here her entire life, growing up with her dad, a Red Rock, Georgia native, her mom, a McEachern native, and her brother, Don. When her parents moved to Acworth, her dad was actually the first to build a house on Seminole Drive. Her father also worked for the Lemon Bank, which was located on Main Street where Miss L’s Sandwich Shop is today.

June Kemp Dyer When June was just 16 years old, she graduated from Acworth High School – the same year the Lake opened! After graduating, she went to North Georgia College for one year before transferring to LaGrange College. June graduated in 1955 with a degree in Education. During her teaching career, she taught at both Acworth Elementary and Awtrey Middle School.

On one fateful day in 1963, June happened to be walking down the street with her poodle and it’s three puppies, when she met a man named Carlos Dyer. Well, after two years of dating, Carlos became her husband in 1965. Their wedding was right here in Acworth, at the Presbyterian Church because at the time, Acworth United Methodist (the church they belong to) did not have a sanctuary.

June truly enjoyed growing up in Acworth. She can remember visiting the Legion Theatre downtown where she was able to watch movies for only 9 cents up until age 9! After age 9, the cost jumped to 35 cents! June also recalls Allen’s 5 & 10 Cent Store and the iconic June & Carlos Dyer Silver Trolley that were both situated downtown as well.

The saying “it’s a small world” really is true in the case of June and Carlos. June’s uncle actually knew Carlos long before June A specific childhood memory that June has is the day after did, as Carlos worked with him at the original Acworth Pharmacy her brother was born. She was only seven years old and her owned by Dr. James. Eventually, June’s uncle purchased the grandfather took her downtown so that she could tell everyone Acworth Pharmacy and brought Carlos on as a partner. The pair the exciting news – she was a big sister! She had so much fun ended up working together for 40 years and June remembers bragging about him to all the people out and about on Main many times that Carlos would have to leave to deliver drugs in Street. the middle of the night – this was still the era of home visits.

Speaking of June’s grandfather, he played a big role in why June loves Acworth so much. Her grandfather owned the big white house that still sits on Dallas Street, right near Acworth Beach. In fact, he owned the land surrounding the house and the property was actually a cotton field. One of June’s favorite activities was to go out and “pick cotton” with him.

Additionally, her other grandfather lived right next door to the big white house and operated his own little boat dock.

Speaking of Dr. James’ original Acworth Pharmacy, one of June’s most unique childhood memories took place there. To celebrate the pharmacy’s opening, June and her cousin, Jon McClure, were the bride and groom in a “Tom Thumb” wedding – with flowers, decorations and all! It was a fun, unique way to let the community know about the new pharmacy in town.

The lake was officially opened in 1951, and June said that it became an extremely popular “hangout” for the kids of Acworth. At any given time, you were able to find your friends down there – it was the place to go! At one of the first events held at the lake, June and some of her friends were asked to ride on one of the float boats and were featured in the newspaper. Later on during that same event, they were even interviewed by WSBTV to promote the lake.

June and Carlos have two children, Tom, born in 1967, and Julie, born in 1971. Throughout their childhood, June was very involved in their schools – both children attended Acworth Elementary, Awtrey Middle School and then North Cobb High School.

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Tom and Julie, June was very involved with the general Acworth community.

One of June’s favorite ways she was involved in Acworth was through the Acworth Garden Club. Each year, the Acworth Garden Club used to host the biggest community event in Acworth – the annual Christmas Tea. June remembers the Christmas Tea as being the festivity you didn’t want to miss in Acworth – it was truly an honor to be invited to it. One member of the club would host the tea at their house and the other members would each be assigned a decoration to make and a dish to bring. The members would send out handwritten invitations to 100-150 people in the community and guests would get all dressed up to attend. Around 1970, June actually hosted the Christmas Tea at her house – a big deal!

Aside from the Garden Club, June has also been involved in the Jaycettes, she’s very active in her church and has collected money for several organizations including the March of Dimes.

Even if you are not from Acworth originally, chances are you know about the famous Acworth Train Depot. However, not many people (including natives) are able to say they were actually dropped off by a train at the depot on Main Street!

June went on a trip to Colorado by train with a friend, but they had to buy tickets that departed and returned out of Atlanta.

But, when the train was on its way back to Atlanta, it made a pit stop in Acworth for a few minutes to either pick up or drop off some sort of merchandise.

So, June decided to ask the train attendant if she could just get off in Acworth and when he said yes, that’s exactly what she did – and now she has a unique Acworth memory!

Over the years, June has seen Acworth change in a multitude of ways but the most prominent way has been the huge growth in the population and size of our city. Nowadays, people just do not know as many people in the community. That being said, June has loved living in Acworth. She is so thankful for all the sweet memories that Acworth has given her over the years, once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

What Is a Heat Pump?

Heat pumps make an efficient choice for home heating and cooling. Understand the answer to the question, “What is a heat pump?” and you’ll understand why these smart systems hold the key to home energy efficiency.

If you know anything about how refrigerators work, then it’s easy to understand how heat pumps work. Heat Dan Jape pumps and refrigerators both operate on the same principles. Heat pumps can also use the compression cycle to heat, as well.

Essentially, a heat pump transfers heat from one place to another to provide either heating or cooling. When it’s in cooling mode, the pump transfers heat out of your home to make it feel cooler.

In the heating mode, it transfers heat into your home, making the air feel warmer. Through a closed-circuit system, the heat pump uses refrigerant to transfer the heat. The refrigerant changes states from liquid to gas and back to liquid as the temperature and pressure change.

One of the reasons that heat pumps are so efficient is their ability to transfer heat instead of generating it from scratch as a standard air conditioner does. According to the Department of Energy, homeowners who currently use electricity for heating can save up to 40 percent of the amount they spend on heating and cooling by installing an air-source heat pump.

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Heat pumps deal with Atlanta’s famously humid climate better than standard air conditioners do. This is because the air handler naturally runs at a lower speed for a longer time than other systems, and long cooling cycles are the key to reducing humidity.

With lower stages of cooling, heat pumps offer superior comfort over standard A/Cs. Most air conditioners and furnaces cycle on at full force, then they shut down to stop sending cool air to the home. As a result, it’s common to experience cold zones while the system’s running and hot zones when it shuts off. With a heat pump, you’ll get a continuous stream of cooled air coming into the home and boosting comfort.

If you currently heat your home with electricity or gas and cool it with an air conditioner, the HVAC installer won’t have to make many changes to retrofit the air-source heat pump. The unit will take up about as much space as your air conditioner and furnace do, because it is made up of the same two components: the indoor air handler and the outdoor condenser.

If your home’s existing HVAC system needs to be replaced, it can be costly to invest in both a furnace and an air conditioner. By upgrading to a heat pump, you’ll get a two-in-one system that heats and cools at a reduced cost.

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9969.

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Exercising Can Hurt!

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.

Dr. Craig Gruber

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

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sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

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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September Events Monthly Luncheon

Thursday, September 4 @ 11:30 a.m.

Business Panel

Held at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road

Alive After Five – FUNDRAISER Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund

“Make It Happen”

August Luncheon

Thursday, September 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Raffles, Food & Drink Specials

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

Morning Jolt

The guest speaker for the August luncheon was Earl Ehrhart, who serves as Co-CEO of LakePoint Sports Development Group.

The luncheon was sponsored by Depew Orthodontics and J.D.’s Bar-B-Que catered the luncheon.

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.

Held at Main Street Coffee & Wine Bar 4843 North Main Street

September 9 @ 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Held at Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe 3330 Cobb Parkway, Acworth The ABA recognized Pickett’s Mill Elementary as the School of the Month.

Pictured L -R: Teacher of the Year Lori Loconte, Principal Jenny Douglas and ABA Board Member Hanna Pintozzi.

J.D.’s Bar-B-Que catered the August luncheon. L-R: Rossi Lott, Owner Chip Allen, Lizzy Dempsey and Jerrimie Trout

TASTE OF ACWORTH Dr. Doug Depew of Depew Orthodontics sponsored the August luncheon.

Depew Orthodontics DeeDee Baxter, Marketing Coordinator and Sue Jones, Office Manager

October 11 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Main Street - Downtown Acworth

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ABA/WCBA Leads Exchange

ABA President Jay White and guest speaker Earl Ehrhart.

August’s Alive After Five held at Henry’s Louisiana Grill

The AA5 was hosted by Henry’s Louisiana Grill and Depew Orthodontics was the sponsor of the event.

Pictured L-R: ABA AA5 Chairman Ryan Blythe, Dr. Doug Depew, DeeDee Baxter-Marketing Coordinator for Depew Orthodontics, John FulghumManager of Henry’s & ABA President Jay White.

Kim Wigington, Suzi Riedling & Tori Boyd

Zac Allen, Kevin Marcy, Ryan Blythe & Jay White

Leo and Bonnie Barrett, Les Dunaway & Reg Lepper

Paul and Cathy Letalien

Jeff Green, Abbie Parks, Melinda Howe, Kelly Wilson, Marvon Williams & Dr. Richard Rosenberger

Doug Hornak, Les Dunaway & Rick Caffey

Matt Eyrich & John Loud

Jenny Gibson, Dustin Tipton & Christina Tumlin

Cassandra Bickel

Richard Yancey & Bob Weatherford

Kris McInerny, Frank Niemeir, Andrea Meador & Marna Friedman

Bill Watson

Tiffany & Dr. Scott Rose, Dr. Bruce Hester & Dr. Andrea Feldman

Vicki and Dr. Doug Depew & Ryan Depew

Katherine Lyle, Tristin Vaccaro, John Fulghum, Michelle Garvey & Ashleigh Felts

Matthew Watson, Jay Thomas, Alexandra Carpanzano, Beau Varnadoe & Scott Sawyer

Jervy Strong, Stacy Fehlinger, Steve Hale & Jada Williams

Charles Rudd & DeeDee Baxter

All Night. Every Night.

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

It never stops. Every single day we have hundreds of decisions that must be made (what to eat, what to wear, which direction to go, what to do, how to respond, what to say, how to say it, etc.).

Some decisions are easy. Others are hard. Some are simple. Others J. R. Lee are complicated.

Some are inconsequential.

Others are life altering. It can be overwhelming. After all, the reason they are called tough decisions is because they are tough to make.

When I am facing a tough decision, there are a few go-to-verses in the Bible that breathe confidence into my life.

I don’t always know the right thing to do. I don’t always know the right way to do it. When I get in those situations the following verses come to mind: Psalm 121:2-3 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth 3 He will not let your foot slip — he who watches over you will not slumber; Did you catch that?

Not only do I have access and help from the One who made heaven and earth, but He promises not to fall asleep on the job. He will never leave you and never forsake you. He goes before you, comes behind you, walks beside you, and guides your steps. He watches over His children. All night. Every night.

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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C razy B usy

George Wright

The pool, the lake and summer break, where did it all go! School is in full swing and the fall season is upon us. It is hard to believe that summer is already a distant memory. By now you may be settling into the routine of alarm clocks, homework, responsibilities, and a crazy schedule. The to-do list is probably already a mile long and the thought of slowing down to catch your breath is nothing more than a daydreaming

fantasy.

In our family of four kids, ages 10 down to 2, things are moving fast and showing no signs of slowing down. In the midst of this “normal” and crazy schedule we call life, it is so easy to be consumed with all we need to accomplish and get done just to try and keep up. It feels overwhelming just thinking about it, right?

I never seem to get it all done, the spinning plates inevitably begin to fall, and as expectations rise, so does my frustration at the realization that so many expectations remain unmet or are simply unreachable. Enough never seems to be enough. For every one task I finish, there are 100 more staring me in the face and demanding my attention. The harder I try to do it all, the more I realize I am fighting a losing battle.

My soul cries out, “There has to be a better way”! It is in this hectic and busy pace that I am continually reminded of my daily desperate need of grace.

My only hope is to cling to the beautiful promise of Jesus that says to the worn out and ragged like myself; “IT IS FINISHED”(John 19:30). Jesus came to do for you and for me what we could never do for ourselves. We don’t have to measure up or prove our worth because the finished work of Christ at the cross sets us free to stand worthy and complete in perfect peace with God. Christ has done for us what we could never do. His grace covers our failure and our shame. His mercy is sufficient for all our needs and He gives life to all who recognize their need for the Savior. His love says we are worthy not because of what we do, but because of what He has already done.

It is finished! In the crazy pace we call life, I can’t think of any more freeing words to hear.

George Wright is the Pastor of Cedarcrest Church, located at 4600 Cobb Parkway in Acworth. He is married with four children. You may reach him via email at george@cedarcrestchurch.com or call the church at (678) 460-3500.

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

A cworth A rea C hurches

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Student Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Jerry Black

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.fbcacworth.com

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org

Glade Road Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Chuck Smith www.gladeroadbaptist.com

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

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

Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn.

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org

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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

(678) 797-0611

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Christian Ed: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis 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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST

1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES

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

Pastor: Aram Mushegan

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

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m.

Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com

Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Andy Smith www.gatewaykennesaw.org

RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org

Grace Church of Acworth Georgia 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net

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

Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org

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

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

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

Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv

Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358

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

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org

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

Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net

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

Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 597-7111 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685

LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Kim C. Moore www.missionforlife.org

Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Victory Church 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victoryga.com Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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Dayspring Church St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.

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

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

Empowerment Worship Center Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 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: 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.faithagchurch.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

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

Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Jay Jones www.wholisticlifeministry.org Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday Services being held at The Scout Hut-Roberts Park (770) 428-8279 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Galen Bias

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

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

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

Assisted Living

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberty Tax Service (678) 567-9936 1727 Mars Hill Road

Dentists/Orthodontists

Barber Shop

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

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

Business Consulting

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

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

The Deep Cleaning Specialist (404) 542-2379

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

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

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

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

Fitness

Counseling

Banking/Financial Services

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

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

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

The Tech Doctors (770)575-0155

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

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

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

Computer Services/Repair

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

Education/Instruction/Counseling

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

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

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

Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

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

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

Photographer

Home Improvement/Repair & Service Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390 www.drfixitphd.com

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

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

Photo LaB

North Georgia State Fair www.northgeorgiastatefair.com SKY ZONE

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

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

Ridge Runners Gutters (770) 334-2761 The Mad Hatter (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com 5220 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta

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

Pet Services

Wings Over North Georgia www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.com

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

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

Retail stores Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway

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

Farmers Insurance (678) 224-6936 2487 Cedarcrest Rd., Suite 112, Acworth

Play It Again Music (706) 949-1293 Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

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

Genworth — Long Term Care Insurance (770) 294-5745 D Ward Insurance (770) 974-0670 www.DWardInsurance.com

Solavei (404) 771-2555 Vape Life (678) 702-3224

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

Jewelry/Appearal

Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200 JD’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8434 4424 South Main Street, Acworth

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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

Restaurants/Food Services

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

Glitz & Glamour

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

Vinings Surgery Center (770) 955-9000

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

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

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

Mark’s Lawn Care (404) 925-4694 South Scapes Landscape Company (404) 867-9541

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

Martial Arts/Self Defense Georgia Wing Chun Kung Fu (770) 324-4385 (770) 324-0895 www.georgiawingchun.com

Optometrist/Eyewear

Real Estate Debi Smith (770) 240-2004

ReCREATION/Summer camps

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

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

Painting Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

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

Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

Celestial Jewelers (770) 627-4468

Discovery Point (770) 974-3036 – Acworth/Dallas (678) 453-3400 – Acworth/Kennesaw

Mangos Japanese Restaurant (770) 693-6770 2535 Hickory Grove Rd., Suite 109

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth Roy’s Royal Dogs (678) 383-6294 3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 308, Acworth

Trohpy/Plaques H & H Trophies (404) 414-1727 www.hhtrophies.com

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