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Community & Features 4 Contest Corner 6 Message from the Mayor 8 Community News 19 Happy Caps - People Making A Difference 20 Braces-Braces 22 Consignment Sales 27 Back to School 30 Covering The Bases - Special Needs Fundraiser 44 There’s No Place Like Acworth 48 Acworth Business Association

Celebrations 24

Birthdays and Celebrations

FEATURING North Georgia State Fair See pages 20-21

Articles

32 How Does Flouride Help to Prevent Tooth Decay?

36 From the Chief’s Desk 38 A Tale of Two Cases 40 American Legion Post 304 42 Why Do I Need a General Contractor?

43 Computer Vision Syndrome 46 After School Snacks 47 Headaches 51 Better Business Bureau

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28 Back to School Pictures See pages 28-31

Faith Interest Vs. Commitment

Contributors Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Don Kyle, Kaci Pollack, Michelle Berryman, Jeff Chase, Ron Asby, J.R. Lee, Dr. Dylan Reach, State Rep. Ed Setzler, Lauren Lopez, Jaime Mullinax, Alison Small, Mychal Lewis, Kim Watt, Marian Jordan, Lauren Ham, Dr. Scott Harden, Tiffany Hughes, Dr. Craig Gruber, Jeff Glover, Brandon Douglas, Jay White, James Albright, Chief Wayne Dennard and Mayor Tommy Allegood 2

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor We officially have one month of school under our belts! We hope you and your families are doing well and are settled into this new school year. Like us, many of you probably weren’t ready to see the summer end.

Luckily, we are blessed with an abundance of natural resources here in the City of Acworth that can help with those back to school blues! Our blessings are the many beautiful parks, lakes and wildlife found throughout the city.

Avid wildlife lovers will be thrilled as they explore the shorelines, coves, wetlands, and feeder creeks. There is constant wildlife in those areas for visitors to see and enjoy. There is so much nature around the lake, and kayaking is just the right speed to take it all in. That’s one of the things we love about Cauble Park. It’s a nature lover’s paradise.

As you may be aware, the city is home to Lake Acworth at Cauble Park, one of northwest Georgia’s most hidden gems. This 260 acre, passive lake is tucked away behind the historic district in our quaint downtown. The recreational activities on our lake have been steadily growing over the last few years. Now as you visit the park, you will surely see numerous kayakers, standup paddleboarders, and fishermen enjoying their time on the water.

We can’t think of a better way to decompress from a stressful week than with a leisurely paddle in our beautiful small town.

• City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2015.

Get out on the water and have some fun! Lake Acworth is the ideal location for people who are just learning to get into the sport of kayaking. Motorized boats are not permitted here, and the mirror-calm water makes this the perfect location for a beginners roll session and outfitting new equipment. Standup paddleboarders have also been pleasantly surprised upon discovering Lake Acworth! Paddling out to the middle of the lake and taking in the open expanse at their disposal is the perfect way to de-stress and clear your head.

Fishermen love coming to Acworth for a relaxing day on the water. Fishing kayaks are a very popular sight out on Lake Acworth and with more than 18 different species of fish calling these waters home, you are sure to catch a wide variety.

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As always, for more information on any projects, events or programs, you can visit www.CityOfAcworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth.

God Bless and Make it Count, Tommy

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• Proctor Landing Park and Dallas Landing Park will be closed for the season beginning Saturday, September 12, 2015.

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Eagle Drive is officially OPEN!!! On August 3, North Cobb Christian School with the help of City of Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood, Cobb County Commissioner Bob Weatherford, City Manager Brian Bulthuis, other city officials, members of the Acworth Police Department, representatives from C.W. Matthews, members of the NCCS Board, honored guests and NCCS faculty and staff, cut the ribbon and opened the new entrance to the school off Nance Road! NCCS extends a special thank you to all of the donors who made it possible with their contributions to the Paving the Way Capital Campaign and for God’s continued provision for His mission at North Cobb Christian School!

On Thursday, August 20, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for G.E.T. Workout Studio LLC. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Victoria and Josh Legere, Owners, on their new Acworth business.

G.E.T. Workout Studio, LLC is located at 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 210, in the Acworth Crossing Shopping Center. The Studio was founded by Victoria who is a nationally certified personal trainer and holds numerous national group fitness certifications including Les Mills Body Pump, Les Mills GRIT, Piloxing and Healthways Silver Sneakers.

G.E.T. offers personal training, group training classes and other training such as corporate classes and team building challenges.

For more information and a list of classes, visit www.GetWorkOutStudio.com or call (770) 855-2310.

Ribbon Cutting for Hybrid Fit Food On Wednesday, July 29, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Hybrid Fit Food Internet Cafe. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Greg Pointdujour, Greg McNeal and Tim Brisbane, Owners, on their new Acworth business.

Hybrid Fit Food Internet Cafe is located at 3440 Blue Springs Road across from Hybrid Impact Fitness. Their new cafe offers fresh smoothies and juice bar, sandwiches, wraps, salads and soup. For more information on Hybrid Fit Food Internet Cafe, visit them on Facebook or call (678) 510-6524.

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Great Lake Clean Up

Mother-Son Camp Out

Join in on Saturday, September 12, for the 30th annual Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up! Volunteers come out each year in 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 our lakes clean.

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is excited to host the second annual Mother-Son Camp Out at Proctor Landing Park on Saturday, September 19. 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!

Immediately following the event will be a volunteer picnic at the Riverside Day Use Area. All participants are encouraged to attend the picnic and enjoy sponsor booths, music, prizes and more! To participate in this event, please register at: www.LakeAllatoonaAssoc.com/The_ Great_Allatoona_Clean_Up.

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

Acworth Recycling Center Moved EFFECTIVE NOW: The City of Acworth Recycling Center previously

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

Covering the Bases Covering the Bases is an award winning program that raises awareness and funds to support the Horizon Field. The field is a synthetic surface which allows children with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports. Covering the Bases is based on a partnership between the citizens of the community and the police department. Thus far, the police department has raised more than $150,000. 100% of all proceeds go directly to the field.

The 24 hour event has a host of family activities that include, an outdoor movie, bounce houses, dunk tank, midnight kickball tournament, and much more! This year’s event will take place on September 11 and 12. See pages 36 & 37 for additional information and highlights from previous years. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information, please www.CoveringTheBases.org or contact the Acworth Police Department at (770) 974-1232 or email Captain Mark Cheatham at mcheatham@acworth.org.

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The event will begin at 1 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! We will have experienced volunteers available to assist with setting up each campsite. Please contact Michelle Berryman at mberryman@acworth. org with questions about this event; or for more information and to register, please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Acworth Youth Basketball League The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is ready to begin another exciting Youth Basketball season! This program provides competitive and instructional basketball for children between the ages of 5 – 14. Teams are grouped according to age. Practice begins the first week in November and games begin in early December.

Registration is available now – be sure to take advantage of the discounted registration prices before rates increase! Prices vary depending on age. For more information, to register and to view the league fees, please visit www.AcworthBasketball.com.

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

Taste of Kennesaw Sample fare from dozens of Kennesaw area restaurants on Saturday, September 12, 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 begins at 11 a.m. and will end at 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. Handicapped parking will be in the lot next to the Depot.

For more information, visit www.KennesawBusiness.org or call (770) 423-1330.

Paws In The Park Responsible dog ownership will be the focus of the Paws in the Park Kennesaw FREE interactive event. The 5th annual presentation of the event will take place at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 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/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.”

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Acworth Farmers Market On Friday mornings from 7 a.m. until noon, through the end of October.

The market is located in Historic Downtown Acworth in the Acworth First Baptist Church Parking Lot on the north end of Main Street.

Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams to choose from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than previous years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of home grown goodies! The Acworth Farmers Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.

For more information or to become a vendor, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Kennesaw’s Farmers Market & Food Trucks The Kennesaw Farmers Market is open at its new day/time and location.

It will operate on Mondays, from 3 – 7 p.m., in Depot Park, in downtown Kennesaw, through October, rain or shine. The move to Mondays was prompted by the requests of patrons of the food trucks – they wanted to combine shopping with dining. The food trucks operate from 6 – 9 p.m., so the two activities will overlap. Sponsored by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority (KDDA), the market features a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs grown by local farmers, as well as fresh baked breads, cakes and cookies, landscape plants and flowers and other assorted goods. For more information, call Julia at (770) 794-7075 or email jmcpherson@kennesaw-ga.gov.

Outdoor Burn Ban The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Burn Ban is still in effect through September 30. Fifty-four counties in Georgia are affected.

During the ban period, residents may not burn leaves, tree limbs or other yard waste, forest land or use air curtain destructors for land clearing.

For more information, call (770) 387- 4900 or visit www.GADNR.org.

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Crime Prevention Information The Police Email Notification System, or PENS, is maintained by Cobb Police to enhance communication between its five precincts and the communities they serve. Precinct One covers northwest Cobb. Precinct One staff will host its next PENS meeting for the community 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 15. The topic of discussion will be the VIPER, or Violent Incident Prevention Early Response, Unit. Lt. Thomas Elledge, commander of the unit, will discuss street crime and provide helpful information, tips and instructions on how to recognize and report crimes, new crime trends in the area and suspicious activity. The meeting will be held at Precinct One, 2380 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw.

For more information about PENS, or to sign up for PENS alerts, visit www.Cobb County.org.

Contractors: Learn How To Work On HUD projects Cobb Community Development Block Grant Program staff will host “Contractor Training” from 10-11 a.m., on Wednesday, September 16.

This training is for general contractors working, or wishing to work, on HUD-funded projects, including housing rehab project in Cobb County.

This hands-on clinic will provide participants with case studies and examples on topics relevant to project management and CDBG Program requirements. The training will be held in the Learning Center on the second floor of 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. For more information, call (770) 528-1455.

Worldwide Day of Play Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is hosting its fourth annual Worldwide Day of Play event on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. – 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. All ages are welcome. Parents are invited to join in the fun. Worldwide Day of Play is being 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 www.Kennesaw-Ga.Gov.

Southern Museum to Participate in Museum Day Live!

On Saturday, September 26, as part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum Day Live! annual event, Kennesaw’s Southern Museum will offer FREE admission for participants who register online. The Museum Day Live! ticket provides FREE admission for two people and can be obtained by registering online at www.SmithsonianMag.com/MuseumDay. The ticket will be available to download immediately up to the date of the event. To receive FREE admission, guests must either print a ticket to present at the museum or have it accessible on a mobile device.

A prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations member, the Southern Museum offers visitors a unique perspective into the strategic and economic use of railroads during and after the Civil War. The museum is home to the General locomotive, made famous during the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, and the Glover Machine Works, a restored belt-driven locomotive assembly line built in 1916. Currently featured is the exhibit Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited which honors the 100th anniversary of the infamous Leo Frank lynching.

For further assistance or questions, please contact the Southern Museum at (770) 427-2117.

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NCHS Warrior Way 5K Be a part of the tradition of excellence! The 7th annual North Cobb High School (NCHS) Warrior Way 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 19.

The Warrior Way begins at 7:30 a.m., at the school located at 3400 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw. The 1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit NCHS Cross Country Team. 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!

Acworth & Kennesaw Renew 9-1-1 Service Agreement

Chairman to Host Town Hall in District One

Commissioner Tim Lee

Open communication is one of the fundamental elements of good government and town hall meetings serve as excellent opportunities to share information, ideas and input. Chairman Tim Lee is hosting town hall meetings in each of the four commission districts throughout the year. The next meeting will be held in District One at the Ben Robertson/Kennesaw Community Center, located at 2753 Watts Drive, in Kennesaw, on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, including a complete list of town hall dates and locations, visit www.CobbCounty.org/Lee.

Taste of Acworth

Mayor Tommy Allegood and Mayor Mark Matthews The cities of Acworth and Kennesaw have renewed their intergovernmental agreement for Kennesaw to provide Acworth with 9-1-1 Emergency Call Answering Services for the purpose of receiving and dispatching emergency calls. The signing ceremony by Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews and Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood took place on August 11, witnessed by members of 9-1-1 Communications and both Police Departments. The agreement covers fire-fighting, law enforcement, ambulance, medical and other emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The 9-1-1 call center is located in Kennesaw City Hall. A previous agreement was in effect for the past ten years. Revenues received from wired and wireless phone service providers with customers within the corporate limits of both municipalities will fund the 9-1-1 service.

“I am pleased to continue our partnership with the City of Kennesaw for police 9-1-1 and dispatch services,” said Acworth Police Chief Wayne Dennard. “Our compatible protocols for operations between the two police departments makes for a good fit to share a 9-1-1 center.”

Kennesaw Police Host Drug Take-Back Day The 11th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place in the Historic District on Main Street, Saturday, October 17, 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. FREE parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids and join in the fun!

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On Saturday, September 26, the Kennesaw Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events or have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those medications. The service is FREE and anonymous, no questions asked. Local residents can bring prescriptions to the CVS Pharmacy located at 2782 Cobb Parkway, in Kennesaw, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“The amount of prescription drugs turned in by the American public during past Take-Back Day events speaks volumes about the need to develop a convenient way to rid homes of unwanted or expired prescription drugs,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “DEA remains hard at work to establish just such a drug disposal process, and will continue to offer take-back opportunities until proper regulations are in place.”

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Meals on Wheels

Senior Luncheon

Meals on Wheels delivers to homebound seniors, 60 and older, who are unable to cook for themselves.

Over 50,000 meals are served each year through Meals On Wheels. All meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor under contract with Cobb County Government. Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors Monday – Friday. A visit from a cheery volunteer can do wonders!

For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call (770) 528-5381.

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

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

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“Seniors Got Groove” Day Trip Dates & Time: Friday, September 25, departs 9 a.m.

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

Grand Prix 5K Series The fifth 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Great Locomotive Chase, will take place on Saturday, October 3, in downtown Kennesaw. The race benefits the Kennesaw Museum Foundation; proceeds support educational and outreach programs at the Southern Museum. Same-day registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 a.m.; a one mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m.

The race follows a fast, flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. The route is a USA Track and Field Certified course. Traffic control is coordinated by local law enforcement. The race is electronically timed for fast, accurate results. Race day refreshments are provided for all participants.

Registration is open now at www.Active.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number, and goodie bag.

Registration is also available at the Kennesaw Big Peach Running Company location.

PIG TALES Writing Competition Winners

Winners of the third annual PIG TALES Writing Competition presented by SCANA Energy were announced at the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival.

This year’s winners were as follows: K-2 Grade Winners: 1st Place - Kaitlyn Breitbach; 2nd Place - Vignesh Nagarajan; 3rd Place - Camden Knudsen.

3-5 Grade Winners: 1st Place - Julia Banks; 2nd Place - Aarsha Tummala; 3rd Place - Jack Heiple 6-8 Grade Winners: 1st Place - Oliver W. Long; 2nd Place - Bentley Huff; 3rd Place - Logan Mossor The winning entries can be viewed online at www.PigsAndPeaches.com/ PigTales.

The contest was open to all students in grades K-8 attending any public, private, or home school in Cobb County. Students were invited to write a short story or essay, in 750 words or less, about their favorite trip to the beach or a dream island vacation.

A committee judged entries on creativity, presentation and correspondence to the theme. Prizes included bicycles, tickets to area attractions, t-shirts and goodie bags.

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How Does Flouride Help to Prevent Tooth Decay?

Last month’s article focused on the efficacy of fluoride in our drinking water. This article will focus on how fluoride works to protect our teeth against tooth decay. But first, what causes tooth decay? The common answer is bacteria. Actually, the better answer is acid. Billions of bacteria in our mouths produce acid, which destroys tooth enamel, causing tooth decay and further destroys the attachment of our gums to our teeth and the bone that holds our teeth in place, causing periodontal disease.

Let’s understand the process of tooth decay a little further. Tooth decay begins when the protective outer enamel cover of our teeth is attacked by acid. The bacteria are living in our mouths and on our teeth in a layer called “plaque.” This plaque is a sticky white film and the bacteria comprising the plaque launch an acid offensive any time foods or drinks containing sugars enter the mouth. The plaque film on our teeth can keep the acid in contact with the tooth surface for up to two hours before it is neutralized by saliva. Saliva dilutes the acid in our mouths and also has a buffering effect to help safeguard our teeth from the negative effects of acid formation. Unfortunately, saliva is not enough to stop tooth decay. If you do not brush your teeth twice a day, leaving plaque on your teeth, the damage is worse.

When drilling the groove of a tooth that has been diagnosed with early decay, the base of the groove typically will reveal a soft white area that looks like wet bread. The calcium and phosphate minerals that compose enamel have been dissolved out of the enamel into the plaque. This process is called “demineralization.”

Once bacteria penetrate the outer enamel surface, the decay process can penetrate and infect the softer center of the tooth, and if left untreated, will gradually destroy the tooth causing pain and often the formation of an abscess.

A major breakthrough in diagnosing tooth decay utilizes an FDA approved unit called a Diagnodent.

This unit accurately detects the existence of tooth decay with a digital readout providing a scientific repeatable method.

To offer a solution to help prevent tooth decay, fluoride was introduced into the drinking water in the United States back in the 1940s and into toothpaste in the 1970s. After more than 70 years of experience with fluoride, the relationship between fluoride and preventing tooth decay remains very complex and is truly not fully understood even today.

Let’s consider how fluoride protects our teeth. There are at least four ways fluoride interrupts tooth decay: 1. Early ingestion of fluoride for children (up to 7 years of age) will alter the developing structure of enamel and makes the enamel more resistant to acid demineralization and decay. This physiological process was always thought to be the fundamental principle for fluoride, but now is believed to be the least important mechanism.

2. Fluoride can help remineralize tooth enamel on a relatively limited level by helping reconstitute the calcium and phosphate minerals back into the enamel. This makes the tooth more resistant to decay.

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.

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3. The first two mechanisms by fluoride are reactive and affect the tooth enamel itself. The third mechanism of fluoride is proactive and attacks the enemy directly – plaque, bacteria and acid. This major principle effect of fluoride acts to prevent tooth decay by reducing the ability of plaque to produce acid in the first place.

The fluoride inhibits bacterial enzymes from producing acid.

4. On a relatively insignificant level, fluoride can reduce the depth of surface grooves on teeth during enamel formation. A shallower groove does not allow bacteria to penetrate as deeply and reduces the effects of decay.

Fluoride has proven successful in reducing our risk to tooth decay for many generations. Water fluoridation and the regular use of fluoride toothpaste remain the cornerstones of tooth decay prevention.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day, and see your dentist for regular checkups to provide good dental coaching and early detection of dental problems.

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Acworth Police Department In just a few days, the eighth annual “Covering the Bases” event will kick off at the Horizon Field with a carnival, Big Hero 6 movie on the field, and midnight kickball. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m., on Friday, September 11, and run through 6 p.m., on Saturday, September 12. 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. To date, this amazing fundraiser has raised more than $200,000 for Horizon Field. The field, located in the Acworth Sports Complex at the intersection of Main Street and Nance Road, is the only one 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 works tirelessly 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 eight years, the field has been a place where families have celebrated victory and have heard the roars of the crowd as courageous athletes rounded 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.

To kick off the event, we will have a carnival for the children followed by the Big Hero 6 movie on the field at nightfall. The movie will be followed by our annual Midnight Kickball tournament. On Saturday, vendors will be out all day, and the Horizon League Athletes will be competing in games on the field. If you have never been a spectator at a special needs game, this is your chance, and I promise that your heart will be warmed as you see the smiles on the victorious faces of the courageous young players.

As always, there will be raffles, bounce houses, crafts, 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 the 11th from 6 p.m. through 6 p.m. on the 12th to 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 2015 or to donate, please visit www.CoveringTheBases.org.

Highlights from last year’s Covering The Bases

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

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

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Activities • Bounce Houses • Speed Trailer for Fast Pitch • The Big Hero 6 movie will be shown Friday night on the field at dark.

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State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair,” – Charles Dickens In his 1859 novel A Tale of Two Cities, British author Charles Dickens weaves a tale of people in Paris and London during the time of the French Revolution. Celebrated by many as a victorious era for human progress, Dickens’ narrative of the brutal realities of urban life in the 18th Century shined a glaring light, not only on the French capital, but on Dickens’ real target: London, during the industrial revolution.

Dickens’ tale affirms that human nature sometimes requires that we look elsewhere to gain the perspective we need to see things clearly in our own place and time.

In shining the light on the paradox of 18th Century America, how clearly we now see the indisputable humanity of Africans, Native Americans, and others once legally valued as less than human. How can something so scientifically indisputable and obvious to any 10-year old child, be so profoundly misjudged by the United States Supreme Court in handing down a 7-2 opinion in the 1857 personhood case of Dred Scott v. Sanford.

In the Dred Scott case, the court ruled that people of African descent were not legal persons, but legal property that could be carried across states lines, bought, sold, or even killed at the discretion of an owner.

Abolitionists objected that the ruling was outrageously immoral and condemned an entire class of people on the basis of two features – skin color and where they lived (slave states). In spite of the science that clearly established the personhood of Africans, the millions who supported legalized slavery stood on two basic pragmatic beliefs: (1) slavery increased the standard of living of other members of society, and (2) that anyone who had a moral objection to slavery didn't have to own slaves, and should never try to impose their own moral standard on others.

Shining light on the evil of slavery is essential to understanding the American past. How can our nation’s fight for independence ever be complete until we extend the equal protection of our laws to the most powerless among us? Just as shining a light on French life across the waves of the Channel conveyed powerful things about Victorian Britain, shining a light on slavery across the waves of time conveys powerful things about modern America.

Had we lived in the 18th Century, where would we have stood on the issue of slavery? Perhaps we should ask, where do we stand today on the issue of the equally powerless child in the womb? Again, how can something so scientifically indisputable and obvious to any 10-year old child, be so profoundly misjudged by the United States Supreme Court in handing down a 7-2 opinion in the 1973 personhood case of Roe v. Wade?

In the Roe case, the court ruled that people inside of the womb were not legal persons, but property of another that could be carried across states lines to be aborted, used for embryonic stem-cell research, or killed with the use of taxpayer dollars.

The Roe v. Wade decision followed the exact same logic that decided the Dred Scott case 117 years earlier. The Supreme Court, by the same 7-2 margin as the Dred Scott decision, deemed that according the U.S. Constitution, children in the womb were not legal persons; they had no civil rights, no human rights and that the mother had the absolute legal right to destroy her unborn baby for any reason through all nine months of pregnancy up to the moment of childbirth.

Pro-life citizens objected that the ruling was outrageously immoral and condemned an entire class of people on the basis of two features – age and where they lived (womb). In the face of science that clearly establishes the personhood of persons in the womb, the millions who support legalized abortion stand on two basic, pragmatic points: (1) abortion increases the standard of living of other members of society, and (2) that anyone who has a moral objection to abortion doesn't have to have an abortion, and should never try to impose their own moral standard on others…sound familiar?

Shining light on the evil of abortion is essential to clearly understanding the American present. How can our nation’s fight for independence ever be complete until we extend the equal protection of our laws to the most powerless among us? If we hope that in times past we would have stood against slavery next to the likes of Wilberforce, Equiano, Clarkson, Truth, Douglas, and Beecher-Stowe, where must we stand against the dismemberment of helpless human beings in our own time?

In an America where abortion is the number one killer of human beings – taking the life of more people each year than heart attacks, cancer, and suicide combined, Dickens’ tale reminds us that we benefit greatly from a look back and around us to gain wisdom on the big questions in our own place and time.

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American Legion Post 304 At present, more than 83,000 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars and other conflicts. Out of the 83,000 missing, 75% of the losses are located in the Asia-Pacific, and more than 41,000 of the missing are presumed lost at sea (i.e., ship losses, known aircraft water losses, etc.).

The Department of Defense DPAA Agency (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) is responsible for the recovery and accounting of missing service members from past conflicts.

DPAA’s Vision: A world-class workforce fulfills our nation’s obligation by maximizing the number of missing personnel accounted for while ensuring that timely, accurate information is provided to their families.

DPAA’s Mission: Provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation.

DPAA’s Total recoveries and accountings Year-to-Date: 75 Vietnam - 17, WWII - 27, Korea - 31 Recent accounting and recoveries reported: Army, Cpl Grant H. Erwing, age 22, Battery C, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Lost on 2/28/1951, accounted for on 7/29/2015, Korea Army, Cpl Donald A. Therkelsen, age 23, Hometown: Chicago, IL, Medical Company, 1st Battalion, 15 Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

Lost on 7/17/1953, accounted for on 7/29/2015, Korea Army, CWO3, James L. Phipps, Hometown: Mattoon, IL, age 24, Lost on 01/06/1968, recovered on 06/08/2015, Vietnam Army, CWO3, Rainer S. Ramos, Hometown: Wiesbaden, Germany, age 20. Lost on 01/06/1968, recovered on 06/08/2015, Vietnam Army, SSGT Warren Newton, Hometown: Eugene, OR, age 18. Lost on 01/06/1968, recovered on 06/08/2015, Vietnam Army, SPEC Fred J. Secrist, Hometown: Eugene, OR, age 18. Lost on 01/06/1968, recovered on 06/08/2015, Vietnam Army, PVT. Arthur H. Kelder, (No Hometown Given), Medical Corps, 2nd General Hospital. Lost on 05/07/1942, accounted for on 05/26/2015, Philippines, WWII Army Air Force, 2nd Lt. Robert W. Ward, (No Hometown Given), 387th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force. Lost on 12/23/1944 - Germany, accounted for on 05/07/2015, WWII USAF, Master Tech Sgt. Louis Clever. Lost on 02/05/1969, accounted for on 05/22/2015, Vietnam We will never rest until they all come home.

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

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I thought this month I would touch on this topic. A general contractor may also be called a builder, building contractor, remodeling contractor, etc. What makes me a “general” contractor is that I enter into a contract with you the owner, to complete a project and take on the full responsibility to get the job done for the bid price. In “general,” I usually purchase all materials, hire the workers, and manage the subcontractors to complete their scope of work. The subcontractors are responsible to me, the general contractor, not to the homeowner. Other responsibilities that I have are:

Obtaining the necessary permits and scheduling inspections, Establishing a payment schedule based on work progress, Disbursing money to subcontractors and material suppliers, Creating a schedule for workers, subcontractors, and deliveries, Interpreting the plans and at times writing the specifications, and Troubleshooting job-site problems.

In addition, I address your daily concerns, while juggling the myriad of little things that come at me at a moment’s notice that can quickly throw my tightly scheduled day into turmoil. I also have job foremen and/or lead carpenters who assist me in overseeing the day-to-day jobsite management.

I visit all of my jobs daily and even swing a hammer if needed. In any event, I stay busy and feel my time and experience deserve the overhead and prices I charge. I also, have continuing education hours I need to complete yearly in order to renew my license, just like a doctor or lawyer.

For example, my team just built a beautiful two-car garage in Acworth for Greg and Cathy Post. We encountered bad weather for days, which delayed my concrete subcontractor, which in turn delayed my framing crew. As a result, I needed to reschedule my plumbers and electricians, but they were no longer available when I was finally ready for them. Later, the specialorder garage doors were out of stock. Now, I could not close-in the garage when I wanted to, and on and on. Welcome to my world!

Fortunately, I have a great relationship with my subcontractors; they show up when I need them and do good work with minimal supervision. They know what I expect; they know they’ll get paid promptly; and they know that the job will be ready. I may charge more because I demand a higher level of quality, but in the end, your project will be completed properly.

Lastly, when I meet a potential client, I am qualifying them as much as they are qualifying me. We will be spending a lot of time together. If our personalities don’t mesh, the project may not go that well, so I probably will pass on the job. Don’t expect to the get the best job from the lowest bidder either. If one bidder is significantly below the others, either he or she has made a mistake (possibly due to inexperience), he or she is unclear on the scope of the job, is planning to make up the difference in change orders, or even worse, cuts corners and eventually walking off the job.

I will say, I’m not perfect and don’t believe I have ever portrayed my company or myself that way. I’ve had my share of difficult clients and have made mistakes. However, I’ve stood by my work and made sure I remedied whatever issues they had in a very professional manner. Good customer service is hard to find, and word of mouth has kept me in business. The Acworth community has supported my family and my company for over 17 years. Thank You. I am looking forward to the next 17 years!

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community.

He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

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Treatment and Preventive Measures for CVS. Reducing the stresses that build up with prolonged computer and digital device use is key to treating CVS. A combination of treatment and preventative measures can help protect and improve your eyesight. For example: Find your sweet spot. Your eyes naturally look out and downward. To accommodate this, position your computer monitor so the center of your screen is a few inches below eye level, and 20 to 28 inches from your eyes.

Adjust your lighting. Give yourself ample lighting, but position your digital screen and your light sources to avoid glare.

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Though David “Dave” Mattingly was not born in Acworth, this Louisville, Kentucky boy is truly an Acworth, Georgia man and has lived in the area for almost 30 years now.

Dave had a wonderful childhood, growing up in Louisville with his parents, Joseph and Amelia. This was also where a lot of his family was located. Dave attended United Education Institute, or UEI, after graduating from high school in Louisville. Upon graduating from UEI in 1970, Dave moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he went to work as a power plant engineer at Western Electric. This was also the same year that Dave married the love of his life, Becky.

After 10 years of working for Western Electric, the company went through a break up and Dave ended up leaving that line of work. Anxious to get into another industry, Dave ended up buying a Sambo’s restaurant in St. Louis. Though the restaurant chain had over 1,000 franchises, they ended up going out of business.

Dave Mattingly With that, Dave went to work for the Brake-O in town, while Becky went to work for the Acworth Post Office. Following his job at Brake-O, Dave worked for the Tune Up Clinic in Acworth.

Finally though, in 1994, Dave decided to open up his very own auto repair shop after years of only considering himself to be a “shade tree” mechanic – Acworth Automotive, located on Main Street.

When Dave first decided to open this business, it was relatively easy to obtain a business license and he didn’t run into any issues with the city. However, the building he bought for Acworth Automotive was actually scheduled to be demolished, as it had boarded up windows and a roof that was caving in.

Fred Lewis, a prominent member of the Acworth community at the time, was the person who sold Dave the building and was a huge help in getting it fixed up and ready for business.

One interesting thing that Dave noticed after purchasing the building for Acworth Automotive that needed so much TLC, was that people in Acworth would just randomly stop in and see what they could After Sambo’s, Dave took a few other Dave Mattingly do to help. A few people that stand out jobs and bounced around industries in his mind for doing this include John a bit, but he and his wife ended up Luffman and John Brown. This is a true moving to Warner Robbins, Georgia, testament to the good people of our city. with their three children – Bridgette, Andy and Nick. At the time that Bridgette was getting ready to start high school, they Dave managed to restore the building and focused on running decided to move one more time to a place that would be their his business on the theory that there is plenty of business to permanent home. go around so there is no need to cheat anybody out of money.

Dave’s favorite quote also aligned with this: “Doing the right This is when Dave’s story in our area began; the Mattingly thing is easy. Knowing the right thing to do is the difficult family packed up and moved to Acworth in 1985. They chose thing.” This theory and quote that he lived by proved to be Acworth simply based on the fact that they loved the area and successful. Word got around town about his business and Dave knew we had good schools. (All three Mattingly children ended never even had a need for any sort of heavy advertising tactics. up graduating from North Cobb High School.) Upon moving, In fact, Acworth Automotive went almost 20 years without a they didn’t know anyone here and even more, neither Dave single minute of nothing to do, working 6 days a week. Nobody nor Becky had jobs yet! However, Dave remembered a piece on staff ever just stood around without something to do – a of very important advice that he had received from his dad: “If fact that Dave feels very fortunate to be true. Dave even ended you can fix things for people, you will always have a job.”

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up having to open up an overflow shop because he often ran out of room!

One of the best parts about being a business owner in Acworth to Dave was the sense of community he found because of it.

He met countless people through the shop and would have three and four generations of Acworthians coming to him for car repairs. It also was not uncommon for Dave to drive the cars he fixed back to the owner’s house for them when it was ready. For example, one afternoon, a car parts salesman came into the shop and overheard someone asking Dave to put their car back in the driveway after he finished changing the oil. The salesman was in awe and asked Dave if he really did that for people. Dave responded yes, without even giving it any thought! That’s the kind of town Acworth was – just a lot of good people helping each other out.

Though Acworth Automotive has remained in the same location for more than 20 years now, the building does look a little different than it did originally, thanks to a friendly competition between Dave and Mayor Tommy Allegood.

Mayor Allegood decided that he wanted to re-do the Old Mill building downtown, which is right across from Acworth Automotive. So, when Dave saw Mayor Allegood standing across the tracks looking at the building, he ventured over to talk to him. They ended up making a deal that if the Old Mill was renovated, then Dave would renovate his building to look better as well. Both buildings were renovated and many other of the buildings in Acworth followed suit. Dave really feels that the city has done an incredible job of taking care of the buildings, especially downtown, which in turn has helped Acworth to grow. Dave really can’t imagine choosing a better city to not only live in, but to do business in, too.

Unfortunately, a few years ago, Dave experienced some health issues with his heart and had to cut back at Acworth Automotive, but he couldn’t bring himself to fully retire and to sell his shop.

Therefore, he made a deal with Becky – he could continue to work if he agreed to be home every day by 5 p.m. for dinner.

Dave said yes to this and he made the decision to rent out the shop to another mechanic. This way, life was easier for him and he still gets to be a business owner. He jokes that his arrangement is the closest thing to being retired but still having some place to go every day. Additionally, Dave sells vintage cars from time to time. In his newfound “free time” since renting out the shop, Dave is finally enjoying a little relaxation.

He also plays poker once a week with the same guys that used to work with him at Acworth Automotive. They have had the same poker group for over 10 years now.

All in all, when Dave decided to move his family to our area, he knew he was doing the right thing but he never knew just how good life in Acworth would turn out to be. His business success and many wonderful friends in the city confirm that he truly did make a wonderful life choice in his move here. Acworth has truly become home to Dave and he feels incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to live and own a business here… once again proving, There’s No Place Like Acworth.

After School Snacks If your child(ren) are like mine, they are ravenous by the time they get home from school. And, if you’re smart, you know it’s in your best interest to have snacks handy that you can toss at your child as you back slowly out of the room. Maintain eye contact the entire time, and whatever you do, don’t turn your back on them, at least until the “Starvation Monster” has been appeased.

Cheese sticks are always a good option for kids when they come home. Cheese sticks provide protein, which hopefully will help them stay alert while doing homework. You can make quick pizza roll-ups for them by spreading pasta or pizza sauce across half of a tortilla, lay some pepperoni slices on it and then put the cheese stick in the middle. Roll up and put it seam-side down on a plate, and microwave until the cheese is soft. Another idea is to roll a cheese stick inside a piece of deli meat (roast beef works great), microwave just until soft, then enjoy!

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Fresh fruit is a great snack choice too. Try slicing the fruit, then layering it with granola (if you have any, if not, graham cracker crumbs work great) and whipped cream for a tasty parfait. Yogurt is also good in this. The freezer can help with snack options too. Lay fresh berries, pineapple or even peaches on a cookie sheet and freeze to keep on hand. You can use them as ice cubes in lemonade or other cold drinks. Bananas are another great fruit to freeze. Simply stick a popsicle stick, or even a straw, into a peeled banana then freeze and voila, you’ve got an instant popsicle! Throw any combination of frozen fruit into the blender with some fruit juice or even ginger ale to make a quick smoothie, too. You can also add some Greek yogurt which will give it some protein.

Peanut butter is another versatile choice for quick snacking. Mix 1 tablespoon into 1 cup of whipped topping for a light treat. It’s also good on sliced apples or bananas, or even spread onto celery sticks. You can add raisins to the top and tell your kids they’re eating “Ants on a Log.” But, you might want to take off running first and just yell that over your shoulder.

If your kitchen is armed with various foods to feed your kids when they come in hungry, hopefully they won’t fall victim to the “Starvation Monster” and his closest ally, “Grumpy Monster.” Happy snacking 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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Headaches Headaches can be frustrating and debilitating at times. So what cause headaches? There are many types and causes of headaches. Regardless of the cause, if you have a headache, you want it to end and end fast.

This has produced a huge market for medications that cover up the symptoms of headaches. Powerful drugs can numb your nervous system so the pain does not register. While this approach may be convenient, it can cause adverse effects and kidney or liver damage. Worse, they do not correct the underlying cause of the headache.

The most common causes are physical trauma, emotional stress, nutritional deficiencies or chemical toxins.

Sometimes, there may be a combination of these and other factors.

There are two main types of headaches. First is a tension headache. Tension headaches are caused by muscular tension and contraction involving the muscles of the shoulders, neck and head. Often this tension is a result Dr. Craig Gruber of emotional stress, though injuries can also set a pattern of muscle contraction into play. The second type is a migraine headache.

Migraine headaches are vascular headaches arising from sudden dilation of the blood vessels of the head. Migraines can be triggered by hormonal changes, foods, smells, weather changes, stress and many other triggers. The headaches often begin with symptoms other than pain, such as visual auras, nausea, or sensitivity to light and sound. The headaches that follow can vary in intensity, but are often severe.

Can Chiropractic help with headaches? The fundamental technique of chiropractic spinal manipulation, is used to improve spinal alignment, reduce nerve irritation, relax muscle tension and improve vascular flow. Trigger point therapy, massage and other adjunct therapies may also be employed to broaden the treatment plan. Chiropractors often will recommend exercise, stretching and changes in posture. Most chiropractors also will provide advice on nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbs, and diet changes that point toward the development of a long term wellness plan to prevent future headaches.

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

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

“Make It Happen”

August Luncheon The legendary Vince Dooley (center), UGA’s most celebrated former head football coach, was the guest speaker at the August luncheon.

Andrew Windham (left), Founder of College Planning Institute was the ABA Sponsor of the Month. Andrew is also the ABA President Elect for 2016 – pictured with ABA President Jay White (right).

Jay White ABA President

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

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

Guest Speaker – Sam Olens, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens will be the guest speaker for the September luncheon. The public is invited to attend on September 3, at 11:30 a.m., at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw.

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

September Events: • September 3: ABA 101 Orientation, 11 a.m., at NorthStar Church: Learn how to make the ABA work for you.

• September 3: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at NorthStar Church: Guest speaker will be Sam Olens, Attorney General. Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members.

• September 8: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other. FREE/members and $5/non-members.

A special thank you to Mike Schroeder of Carrabba’s Italian Grill for catering the August luncheon. Staff pictured L - R: Patrick Allen, Meghan Teefy, William Brainard & Sean Gather.

• September 8: ABA /WCBA Leads Exchange, 3 – 4:30 p.m., at LuLu’s Firewater Grill at 3345 Cobb Parkway. Cross networking event that focuses on passing referrals between two business associations. Cost: $5 • September 10: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Roy’s Royal Dogs, 3330 Cobb Parkway, #308 (next to Kroger - Butler Creek Shopping Center). Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members.

FREE/members and $5/non-members.

• September 22: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:45 – 9 a.m., at Herron’s Coffee and Wine Bar (formerly Oak Barrel). Networking that focuses on passing referrals with each other. FREE/members and $5/non-members.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events this year!

The ABA presented checks that totaled $3500 to Allatoona High, North Cobb High, North Cobb Christian, Kennesaw Mountain High and North Paulding High Schools in support of their athletics.

Vaughn Williams of KSU introduced Vince Dooley as the guest speaker.

Jay White ABA President Connecting, Informing, Promoting and Giving

Taste of Acworth • Saturday , October 17 • 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.

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August’s Alive After Five held at Fish Thyme

Special thanks to Fish Thyme for hosting the Alive After Five event and to College Planning Institute for being the Sponsor of the Month. L – R: Andrew Windham Founder of College Planning Institute, Veronica Dudley - Owner Fish Thyme (not pictured Chef/Owner Steven Dudley) and ABA Presiden Jay White.

Vandell Johnson, Zac Allen, Marlon and Libby Longacre, Jenifer Herron, Kristen Strong, Bob Weatherford & LaShanda Williams

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Alexandra Maddox, Linda Stringer & Michael Maddox

Mark Schisler, Dr. Bruce Hester, Melissa Kromer

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Interest vs. Commitment Have you ever wanted to get in shape yet never made any real progress? Have you ever had the intention to move forward in some specific area of your life but your lack of follow through kept you from doing so?

The answer is yes. We all have. The question is why. Why do I have such a tendency to fall in the same trap?

“Maybe I lack the discipline that is J. R. Lee required to pull it off.” “Maybe I am not as smart as the people I have surrounded myself with.” “Maybe I just don’t have what it takes.”

The bad news is that negativity can become all-consuming. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way any longer and the tide can turn! The key is learning and applying the difference between interest and commitment.

Read these two very different reactions from people who had an encounter with Jesus…

Matthew 19:20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.

What’s the deal? Both of these guys had substantial resources so the difference wasn’t financial. What characteristic distinguished between the two? It’s simple. One was interested. The other was committed.

• Interested people stick with things until something more interesting comes along, while committed people stick with things no matter what.

• Interested people make excuses, while committed people do what it takes to get the job done.

• Interested people walk away when it gets hard, while committed people push through the pain.

You can’t be committed to everything, but you should definitely be committed to something. The question is: what’s worth being committed to? For me, that includes my faith, my family, my friends and the people who live in the cities that God has called us to influence (Acworth & Kennesaw). Interest won’t cut it when it comes to items of great importance. Commitment must be the standard.

That’s the reasoning behind the willingness to do whatever it takes.

I don’t know what those things are in your life, but I am willing to bet that at least a few have popped into your mind. Take a moment to write those down. Then, join me in making a commitment to be committed to the things that matter.

J.R. Lee is the Lead Pastor of Freedom Church, with locations in Acworth and Kennesaw. You can get all the information you need 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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Better Business Bureau Medical Information a Growing Target for Identity Thieves Medical identity theft can be one of the most devastating forms of identity theft. This type of identity theft significantly impacts people because victims find it difficult to undo the damage caused by inaccurate medical records or fraudulent bills. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to carefully check all health-related documentation from doctors, drug stores and insurance providers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Wendell King

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.KeystoneOnline.org

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

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

Pastor: Sammy Burgess

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Michael A. Smith

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Howard Lewis, Jr. www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.SummitChurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org 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: Dane Gentry Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Ric Cadle www.WildwoodBaptist.org

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

Christian Ed: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Tony Prinsen www.FULC.org

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. 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 Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Interim Pastor: Arch Baker www.HeritagePres.com 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 Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday: 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday Masses: 7:30 & 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 5 p.m., Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.StCatherineRCC.org (See website for more svcs.)

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

Spanish Service: 12 p.m.

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

Rev. Adrian Pleus www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: James Gwin www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West Methodist 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11:05 a.m.

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

Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

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

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

Pastor: Scott Brown www.NBUMC.org

OTHER CHURCHES

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Svc: 7 p.m.

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

Pastor: Grady Clark

Pastor: Donna Lucas

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

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.MissionForLife.org

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

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

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

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com

Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

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

Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Brent Stephens www.FourPointsChurch.tv

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

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

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

Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m.

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

Pastor: Randy McGovern www.RiverOfLifeChristianCenter.net

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

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Chiropractors

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jewelry/Appearal

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

Glitz & Glamour

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Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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