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48 — A good Dental goal 50 — standing out in the crowd 50 — stay puft marshmellow mania

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

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

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Message From The Mayor Fall is upon us and so is “event season” in the city! Our great city staff and community partners are gearing up for several large community events and programs! Each year, these events have a significant economic impact on our local business community. We understand the importance of bringing visitors to our community and creating a positive connection with them. Our hopes are that the visitors will enjoy their experience, get a glimpse of all that Acworth has to offer, then return to our community to support our businesses in the future. Here is a snapshot of all the great things going on over the next two months! Taste of Acworth. We will be partnering with the Acworth Business Association on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to present the Taste of Acworth. If you have not attended this event in the past, it is a must see event. Take this opportunity to purchase and sample food from some of the Acworth area’s best restaurants! Halloween Carnival. Bring the kids out for a night full of fun and games! The event will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 3 – 7 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. This annual event features costume contests, games, inflatables and much more! Classic Car Cruise. In addition to the Halloween Carnival at Logan Farm Park, Acworth will be buzzing on October 26 with the final Classic Car Cruise of the year taking place in Historic Downtown Acworth. More than 200 cars will be on display! The event begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day. Doing some Fall cleaning? Did you realize we have an opportunity for you to recycle most of your household items at no charge? Visit our website for the full list of items we will be accepting that day. Recycle Day will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Acworth Sports Complex. Veterans Day Ceremony. Block some time out of your schedule on Monday, November 11, to spend some time with us at the Veterans Memorial at Cauble Park. Each Veterans Day, we 6

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hold a ceremony to honor all of the men and women who have bravely and selflessly served our country. The event will begin at 2 p.m. Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run. The Fifth Annual Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 23, in Historic Downtown Acworth. This a great way to get in shape going into the holiday season! For more information or to register, please visit www.acworthturkeychase.com. Acworth Youth Basketball League. Registration is underway, so sign up today! The program is designed for boys and girls between the ages of five and fourteen. All the information you will need on the upcoming season can be found at www.acworthbasketball.com. As always, for the most up to date information on what is going on in your community, visit www.acworth.org, follow us on twitter at @aprd, or “like” us on Facebook by searching “Acworth Parks.” God Bless, Tommy

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

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Pins and needles feeling Numbness in the hands or feet Tingling or burning sensations Weakness in the arms or legs Sharp shooting or burning pains

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

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• A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $100).

“Low back pain and leg numbness was what originally brought me to the office. Before my care here, I wasn’t able to hold my son for longer than a minute, but now I can hold him and play with him more often. I can walk with no problems or assistance and my wife is especially happy that I can spend time with the family. The atmosphere has really added to the experience because the staff helped me to get better through their care and friendliness.!” Thanks-John Ratledge What has amazed me the most about my care at North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is the dedication of the staff. I couldn’t ask for better care and I feel like family there. The Neuropathy Therapy has decreased the pain in my legs and feet. I can even sleep through the entire night! The pain, numbness, pins and needles have improved. I have improved mobility and I have the ability to do daily activities again. My family has noticed my relief. They appreciate my overall improved attitude that has replaced the cranky one caused by the pain. The atmosphere at North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is always helpful, friendly and welcoming. Charlotte C. How To Find Out If This Will Work For You It’s time for you to find out if chiropractic will be your neuropathy solution. For 14 days only, $20 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $250 for!

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• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like it has been for so many other patients. The appointment will not take long at all. And you won’t be sitting in a waiting room all day either. Here’s What To Do Now The offer is only good until Oct. 15th. Call today 678-574-5678 and we can get you scheduled for your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening. Our office is located at 3451 Cobb Pkwy Suite 4. Acworth, GA 30101 (on the corner of Mars Hill and 41). When you call, tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Neuropathy Evaluation so she can get you on the schedule and make sure you receive proper credit for this special offer. Sincerely, Erin Arnold, D.C.

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College Planning Institute Ribbon Cutting On Friday, September 13, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for the College Planning Institute. Andrew Windham founded this company in 2010 to help students and their families afford their degree of choice so they can pursue the career of their dreams. The College Planning Institute is located in the LakePointe Professional Offices, 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 1004. For more information on the services offered, call (770) 882-0123 or visit their website at www.collegeplanninginstitute.com.

Family Dollar Ribbon Cutting On Thursday, September 12, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Family Dollar Store located at 3454 Baker Road. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Ashley Russell, Store Manager, on their new Acworth location. Family Dollar Store provides a wide variety of quality merchandise with tremendous value and incredible savings for their customers. For more information, visit their website at www.familydollar.com or call (678) 574-7749.

Citywide Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in our Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the Acworth Sports Complex off of South Main Street on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. The City along with Federal Recyclers wants you to Think Green! If it’s made of metal or you can plug it in, they can recycle it. Don’t let those items you have collected end up in the landfill. Old barbeque grills, lawn mowers, metal patio furniture, car parts, old bicycles, gutters, metal siding, metal fencing, exercise equipment can all be recycled. All metal and electronics recycling is FREE, except for a $15 fee for computer monitors and a $20 fee for televisions. 8

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Federal Recyclers will now be accepting paint for recycling. They have a recycling fee of $2 for pints or gallon cans and a $7 charge for 5 gallon cans. Please leave labels on paint cans because some paints are hazardous waste and need to be separated for controlled recycling. A-1 Shredding will be on site offering document shredding. The document shredding will be a $5 per box charge. For more information and a list of items accepted, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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The Joint Acworth is located at 3384 Cobb Parkway, in the Lakeside Marketplace Shopping Center, near Super Target, next to Children’s Place. Come visit Dr. Fraser Monday — Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For additional information please call (678) 574-5959 or visit www.TheJoint.com. Grand Opening festivities will be Thursday, October 17, from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. There will be refreshments, prizes, clinic tours and a ribbon cutting with the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

he Joint Corp., a leading franchisor of chiropractic clinics, is proud to announce the grand opening of it’s newest location with their Acworth clinic. The clinic is owned and operated by Maurice Taylor and his wife, Carmen. The Joint model is simple — monthly membership plans for only $49 per month. This entitles patients up to 4 visits per month, with additional visits only $19 each. This unique concept allows people to take charge of their own health and wellness at an affordable cost. The Joint also offers family membership plans and walkins are always welcome. The licensed chiropractor servicing patients at the Acworth clinic is Bradley Fraser, D.C. Dr. Fraser graduated from the University of Michigan and received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University. As a lifelong athlete excelling in the sport of hockey, Dr. Fraser was privileged to play on Michigan’s Varsity Men’s Hockey team. His athleticism has led to injuries throughout his life and in high school he discovered the benefits of chiropractic care that ended his pain. He knew then his career path would be in chiropractic care. “I feel The Joint is superior to most practices as it takes the whole health approach and promotes both preventative and maintenance care,” says Dr. Fraser. Adding, “Most people know to visit a chiropractor when they are hurting The Joint is a place that keeps you from hurting.” Paid Advertisement

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Taste of Acworth The 9th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place in the Historic Downtown Acworth on Main Street, Saturday, October 12, 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 a live entertainment stage providing live music and demonstrations from local talent throughout the day. The infamous dog show is back again this year, as well as the always popular fashion show. 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, bring the pooch and join in the fun! For more information on participating as a vendor, contact JRM Management at (770) 423-1330 or visit their website at www.acworthbusiness.org.

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Allatoona JROTC Cadets Climb 110 Stories

Allatoona HS Navy JROTC Cadets and parents prepare to climb 110 stories in support of the Terry Farrell Foundation 9/11 Stair Climb. The Color Guard carried our nation’s colors during the opening ceremony. Allatoona HS Navy JROTC Cadets remembered 9/11 by supporting the GA Chapter of the Terry Farrell Foundation. Twenty-eight Allatoona Navy JROTC cadets participated in the organization’s 3rd annual stair climb, climbing 110 stories (2390 stairs), equaling the height of the World Trade Center (WTC) Towers. Each cadet honored a fireman lost on 9/11, by carrying a photograph of a fire fighter lost during the collapse of the Twin Towers, as a result of the attacks on our nation that day. They were also able to touch a piece of WTC steel that was on display. The climb helps raise funds for the foundation named in honor of Terry Farrell, a firefighter lost that day. All proceeds from the foundation are used to provide financial aid and assistance for Georgia firefighters and their families with educational, medical and equipment needs.

City of Acworth Releases New Visit Acworth Tourism Website

On Saturday, October 26, the city will host a Classic Car Cruise in downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 4 – 9 p.m., on Main Street in the heart of town. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the city and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises. The event is FREE to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the show. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. Bring the kids out to trick or treat at the show and enter the costume contest! For more information, please visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call the Acworth Parks and Recreation Office at (770) 917-1234. 10

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The Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority has launched a new tourism website for the City of Acworth: Visit Acworth. The new website can be found at www.acworthtourism.org. The purpose of Visit Acworth is to showcase not only the City’s historic downtown, but also recreational opportunities, wedding venues, restaurants and local art galleries that will draw tourists to town. The website will keep visitors updated on any special events that are coming up and is optimized to fit any type of mobile device. It’s a great way to show everyone that Acworth is truly an amazing town and destination, whether for the day or week!

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Veterans Day Ceremony Join the City of Acworth on Monday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our nation’s veterans. The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. Acworth is honored to have these brave men and women living in our community and what better way to honor them than to host a Veterans Day Ceremony. If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, make sure you come out on November 11. The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surround the American Flag. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers. You can still honor a veteran by purchasing pavers. The pavers are available in 4x4 or 8x8 sizes. With the 4x4, you get 3 lines, each with up to 18 characters engraved on the pavers. The 8x8 comes with 4 lines, each with up to 18 characters engraved on it. For more information about the ceremony or to purchase a paver, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call the Parks and Recreation Office at (770) 917-1234.

MOMS Club of Acworth West Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for activities for your children and yourself? You’re not alone! The MOMS Club of Acworth West is a social support group that helps at-home mothers feel good about their choice to stay home. We plan activities, playgroups, “Moms Night Out,” parties, and other social events for your little ones and the entire family. Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! Please visit our Open House on Wednesday, October 9. Check out their website at www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com or email acworthmoms@gmail.com for meeting information.

Children's Book on Food Allergies

kindergartener on her first day of school as she attempts to hide her food allergies from her classmates. The author and Cobb County resident, Leneille Moon, is a mother and food allergy advocate who wrote the book in hopes of raising awareness and sparking conversation about the rise in food allergies and the challenges they pose in a standard classroom. Her toddler has severe multiple food allergies and as she searched for books about these allergies in local schools, libraries and bookstores and was unsuccessful, thus creating the catalyst for this tale. A portion of the proceeds from each book will be donated to the Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta, an Atlanta based organization that spreads awareness, educational resources and parental support to members across the city. Patty’s Secret is a self published book available online for $15 on CreateSpace and Amazon as well as on Patty’s Site.

Local Doctor Published In Medical Journal Local Chiropractor, Dr. Larry McCartney was recently published in the prestigiousJournal of Chiropractic Medicine. Dr. McCartney has been practicing in the Acworth area since 1997. The patient who was an otherwise healthy mid 40-year old man came into the office complaining of back pain. Dr. McCartney treated the patient for a few visits and the pain was relieved. About a month later the patient returned with the same pain and was treated again; however, Dr. McCartney was not completely satisfied with the results and ordered an MRI. The MRI results revealed the patient had Metastatic NonHodgkin Lymphoma-stage 4. Vigorous treatment began and fortunately the patient is now cancer free. Dr. McCartney has a very unique way of practicing, which are results orientated. He does not believe in long term treatment plans. Due to Dr. McCartney’s motto of “Find it, Fix it, Leave it Alone” philosophy, the patient’s life was saved. The patient thanked Dr. McCartney for taking care of him and making the right decision to refer out to another professional and in turn, saving his life.

Patty’s Secret: A Tale of a Girl with Food Allergies — Summer break is over and class is back in session. For many families, schools, daycares and churches, there will be celebrations with a central main ingredient, food. For children with food allergies, this time of year can be bittersweet because although they would love to participate, they cannot out of fear of an allergic reaction. Patty’s Secret, depicts a day in the life of a 12

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For those of you interested in reading his article it can be found in “The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2012) 11, 202-206”. Dr. McCartney can be reached at Lake City Chiropractic Center, 4500 S. Main Street, Acworth, or call (770) 529-0566.

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House Angels are Looking for Work! House Angels’ primary mission is to help make a difference to neighbors in need by assisting them in making necessary repairs to their homes and/or providing yardwork. The work projects usually include carpentry, minor plumbing, painting, yard work, and other general maintenance. House Angels is a Christian ministry and these services and materials are provided FREE of charge. Most of the work is performed in Bartow, Cobb and Paulding Counties although they have done work in other areas, too. Volunteers perform most of the work. Occasionally, House Angels will bring in professional contractors for specialty work. Following approval of the application, the projects are planned in advance with plans for materials and tool needs as well as skills and estimated hours. House Angels generally plan for the work to be accomplished on Saturday mornings ending shortly after lunch. Extra efforts are made in planning so that the projects can run as smoothly as possible and that volunteers can spend the rest of the day with their families. If you need help or know of someone who might, please complete an application online at www.houseangels.org. For more information or questions, email sean.nicholl@houseangels.org.

Turkey Chase 5K Run / 2K Walk / Trot The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department present the Acworth Turkey Chase on Saturday, November 23, with an exhilarating 5K Run/2K Walk through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Participants of all ages and abilities may walk, jog or run. Registration for the untimed Fun Run for ages 13 and over is $10 before noon on November 21, or $20 on the day of the race. Registration for the untimed Fun Run for kids ages 6 –12 is $5 before noon on November 21, or $10 on the day of the race. Kids 5 & under are FREE. This year they are offering a timed run for participants 10 years old and up, the cost of the timed run is $20 before noon on November 21. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item, which benefits the Tackle Hunger Program, on race day to receive their race number and Acworth Turkey Chase t-shirt. The 5K Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 2K walk at 9:15 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Acworth. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 beginning at 10 a.m. on Main Street. For information, to register or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.acworthturkeychase.com.

Drug Take-Back Day On Saturday, October 26, the Kennesaw Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (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 who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The 14

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service is FREE and anonymous, no questions asked. Local residents can bring prescriptions to the city jail located at 2539 J.O. Stephenson Ave. in Kennesaw from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dance Co’s Annual Sidewalk Sale Sidewalk Sale – great gig DANCE co’s ANNUAL sidewalk sale will be held on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4200 Wade Green Rd, Suite 9, in Kennesaw. Shop from a huge selection of gently used dance costumes, leotards, tutus, shoes, hair bows, jeans and more. Anything you can think of dance related will be here! Great for dress up! Would even make great Halloween costumes!! We will also be serving our very own great gig Ensemble Coffee compliments of the Ensemble dancers. You will not want to miss this great event! For more information, please call (770) 218-2112.

Becca’s Closet Becca’s Closet Atlanta has thousands of dresses ready to give away for the upcoming Homecoming Season! They are a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to assisting girls in financial need by providing a dress FREE of charge for their formal school event. For more information, please visit their website at www.beccascloset.org.

Arts & Craft Fair Bascomb United Methodist Church is accepting applications for its seventh annual craft fair to be held at the church on 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd., in Woodstock on Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A light breakfast, lunch & bake sale will be available. Come join them for the event, which will feature two floors of over 40 vendors selling a wide variety of arts and crafts. Contact Diane Williams at (770) 917-0119 or email williams466581@bellsouth.net, or visit their website at www.bascombumc.org for an application.

Acworth Town Hall Meeting The City of Acworth will hold a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Acworth City Hall, located at 4415 Senator Russell Avenue in downtown Acworth. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to attend and hear about happenings in the community, as well as to individually speak with a particular City Department Head or City Official about a matter that may interest you.

District One Town Hall Meeting District One Cobb Commissioner, Helen Goreham will host a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, October 10, (previously scheduled for Oct0ber 17). It will be held from 7 – 8:30 p.m., at North Cobb Senior Center, 4100 Old Highway 41, in Acworth. For more information, call (770) 528-3313 or visit the website at www.cobbcounty.org/goreham.

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Registration Fees and Deadlines 3.1 Mile Run or Walk • Through October 10 — $25 • October 11 — October 17 — $30 • Race Day Registration — $35 Registration Online $2.25 extra per person 6.2 Mile Run • Through October 10 — $30 • October 11 — October 17 — $35 • Race Day Registration — $40 Registration Online $2.25 extra per person Kids Race • Ages 13 and under — FREE

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Registration Information: The NorthStar BOLD 5k Run/Walk & 10k Run will be held October 19, 2013 at Allatoona High School. This event will be electronically timed for all participants as part of the regular entry fee and will start promptly at 9 am. Packet pickup will be the morning of the race starting at 7 — 8 am. Kids race at 8 am. Mandatory racers meeting at 8:30 am. Race starts at 9 am at Allatoona High School, located at 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW, Acworth Ga 30101.

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Did you know that 17% of Georgia's population cannot read and write well enough to fill out a job application or even read a story to their children? You can help! Paulding Literacy Council provides the materials and guidance to train volunteers to teach adults basic reading and writing skills. Tutors work one-on-one with an adult student. For more information or to volunteer, call (770) 974-5531.

Cobb Animal Control staff will host its seventh Adopt-A-Thon from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Saturday, October 5, at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. This event is part of continuing efforts to help find homes for the homeless animals of Cobb through public awareness and working closely with the community. A variety of groups and organizations representing different aspects of responsible pet ownership and vendors will be at the shelter for the event. A K-9 officer will be on hand to demonstrate skills these dogs represent in the police force. Food vendors, raffle items and special adoption rates round out activities the public will enjoy during this family event. For more information about Cobb Animal Control, visit www.cobbanimalcontrol.org.

Do You Know Someone Who Lacks Basic Reading Skills? We can help! Volunteers with the Paulding Literacy Council teach adults to improve their reading and writing skills using an internationally acclaimed reading program that helps adults see improvement immediately. Each volunteer tutor works one-onone with their adult student. Encourage your friend or relative to call (770) 974-5531 for the help they've been wanting.

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O’Charley’s Honors Local Service Members U.S. Military Service Members from WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq War and War in Afghanistan are named Hometown Heroes by O’Charley’s

Acworth VFW Post 5408 Honor Guard before welcoming O’Charley’s Hometown Heroes.

Recently, as part of the restaurant’s reopening celebration, O’Charley’s on Cobb Parkway in Acworth, recognized three military veterans and two active duty service members across five different wars as Hometown Heroes. All five honorees are members of Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) Post 5408 in Acworth. John Graves, U.S. Army Air Force – WWII James Easterly, U.S. Army – Korean War Donald Henry, U.S. Army – Vietnam War Lorel Davis, U.S. Navy – War in Afghanistan Jermaine Henry, U.S. Army – Iraq War

WWII Veteran John Graves, O’Charley’s GM Cary Maltby, Vietnam Veteran Donald Henry & Korean War Veteran James Easterly at the Hometown Heroes recognition at O’Charley’s in Acworth.

O’Charley’s Hometown Heroes Donald Henry, John Graves and James Easterly with fellow VFW Post 5408 members. 16

“We are honored to recognize our nation’s veterans, current military and their families at O’Charley’s,” said General Manager, Cary Maltby. “The sacrifices these individuals have made for our country are extraordinary, and the Hometown Hero recognition is our way of saying a sincere ‘thank you.’” The honorees received a red carpet celebration and dinner for their families. They were joined by fellow VFW Post 5408 members. Donald Henry is Quartermaster at the Post, which was recently given an All American Post status. The All American status recognizes outstanding posts based on participation in VFW programs, as well as membership gains. Photo Courtesy James Clarke & Crystal Carr

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The Krogh family, mother and daughters, performed for the honorees and guest. Pictured L–R: Anita, Aubrey & Leah Krogh

Community Spotlight.... by Cynthia Regalla Growing up in rural Bellefontaine, OH, Anne Reed was an avid reader. She enjoyed reading books about other cultures, which fed her curiosity to travel and see the world. A career as a Flight Attendant would provide her with the means and access to visit over 80 countries. However, this would not be the only profession for the Bachelor of Science in English and Education, Cum Laude graduate. Possessing a strong work ethic and her ability to multi-task, Anne was a substitute teacher and a broadcaster for WYWY radio. In 1978, Anne joined her family on a business venture as Vice President of Mobile Instrument, a surgical equipment repair business. Today, Mobile Instrument, celebrates 35 years of service to hospitals, and provides jobs for over 300 people nationwide. Throughout Anne’s life, one thing that has been constant is her service to our four legged friends — rescuing animals has always been a way of life for her. By the time she became a volunteer, in 2005, for the Homeless Pets Foundation, she had already saved a myriad of animals. Two things amaze her in the world of animal rescue. First, most people have no idea that hundreds of wonderful pets are killed every week, right in their own county

Anne Reed “shelters,” and second, that people continue to go to breeders or pet stores to buy dogs or cats, while these highly adoptable homeless animals die. Recently, there were 41 dogs that came from a hoarder about to be euthanized in a county shelter, thankfully, volunteers at Road Trip Home Animal Rescue in Acworth went into high gear, and arranged a massive adoption effort that managed to save all 41 dogs and place them into loving homes. What was your career in radio like? I started in radio in 1972 at a time when a female voice was unheard of, and became the first female radio announcer in the Southeast, at a small station in Barbourville, KY. It garnered a lot of state-wide publicity in newspaper articles as “A Woman Mans the Airwaves!” It was great fun. I interviewed a lot of VIPs that came through the area like Loretta Lynn and Colonel Sanders, and was invited to a lot of remote broadcasts and public appearances. I had my own night time talk show called “Women’s News and Views,” and of course, we played a Top 40 format. It really was at a time when the women’s movement was gathering ground. How have the laws changed to better protect animals? I wish I could say that the problems associated with animal issues are being addressed, but that isn’t the case here in Georgia. At best, the legislature has made animal abuse a felony and that is progress, but it takes an interested prosecutor to see these criminal cases through to a resolution and a sentence. These cases often get overlooked or pleaded down to a misdemeanor, and the abuser walks. What are some of the current trends in animal rescue? One trend that is compelling is through the use of social media sites like Facebook, the stories of animals in need are rapidly 18

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shared far and wide and very often, a rescue group, or adopter steps up and saves the pet. This kind of networking has only been available recently, and it has saved countless lives. What do you think is the biggest challenge for our four legged friends in today’s society? What can people do to be of better service, and to do right by them? Our biggest challenge in Georgia is the enormous over population of unwanted pets, most of whom are put to sleep. It is the lack of spay/neuter laws that result in this problem, and every day, we see pet owners dropping off litters of pups and kittens at the shelter because they won’t bother to fix their pets. And, we know the same owners will be back again and again with more litters. These people are the problem! What can we do to help? First, spay or neuter your pet. Secondly, volunteer at a local shelter. Offer to foster a pet for a rescue group. And, donate. Every rescue group is always short on volunteers and money. Why did you choose to be a benefactor for RTH? Having been in the rescue community for many years, I have great familiarity with many rescue groups and most of them are wonderful and save many lives. The reason I have partnered with Road Trip Home is because their business model is sound and effective. They rescue animals from high-kill shelters here and transport them to shelters in the Northeast, where there is actually a shortage of adoptable pets. There, these dogs and cats rapidly find homes and families to love them. It’s a very efficient operation, and as a new group with very little funds, we are on track to save well over 1000 dogs and cats this year. Maybe that only scratches the surface of the animals in need, but for those 1000 pets, it is truly a life-saving effort.

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October 1 — October 31 Eagle Pointe Church, 5100 Old Stilesboro Road Pumpkin Patch — All sizes of Pumpkins - minis, small, medium, big, & HUGE! You won’t believe how many Pumpkins they have! They also have family picture spots & special activities on Saturdays. Proceeds raise money for Kid’s & Teen’s ministries, as well as, allowing kids & teens the opportunity to work & earn money towards summer camps, etc. To schedule a field trip, contact the church at (770) 421-1643. Trick or Treat Street, October 26 & 27, from 4 — 7 p.m. — Parents bring your kids in costume to take pictures with Disney-type characters, such as Scooby Doo, Superheroes, Pirates, Princesses, Cars, Mother Goose and more, and have a safe place to get candy. Saturday, October 12, begins at 5 p.m. Swift-Cantrell Park Fall-O-Ween Fest — The park will be transformed into “Spook-Central Park” for a Fall-O-Ween Fest and outdoor movie. Activities will include FREE and pay-to-play inflatables and a trackless train, carnival games, a Trick-or-Treat Trail, children’s crafts, scarecrow displays, and handcarved, illuminated pumpkins. Costumed trick-or-treaters can win some great prizes in a costume contest open to all ages -- and dogs too! At 7:30 p.m., the City of Kennesaw’s 2013 Outdoor Movie Series continues with a FREE screening of Hotel Transylvania. For your seating comfort, bring a blanket or low-back chairs. For more information, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec or call (770) 422-9714. October 15 — 31, 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. Brookwood Christian School, 4728 Wood Street, Acworth Pumpkin Patch— Fall fun for the whole family. Bring your camera! There will be pumpkins, baked goods, story time, crafts and more. Buy your pumpkins from the Little Red School House. For more information, visit www.Brookwood Christian.com/pumpkins. Saturday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 3385 Mars Hill Road Fall Festival — The festival is for everyone! There will be a bounce house, inflatable slide and obstacle course, as well as fun games. Vendors will be selling their crafts, home products & services, and this year’s silent auction has lots of incredible gift baskets and ticket packages. There will be BBQ, ribs, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, drinks, baked goods, a cake walk and live music provided by the Parrot Island Band. For information, call (770) 974-4395. Sunday, October 20, from 4 — 6 p.m. Kennesaw United Methodist, 1801 Ben King Road Trunk or Treat! — Wear your costume and get treats at decorated trunks! Enjoy inflatable bounces, games, contests for all ages and more! Hot dogs, popcorn, chips and drinks are provided. This is a FREE event, but a donation of a non-perishable food item for MUST Ministries and a bag of candy is suggested. For more information, call (770) 428-1543 or visit www.kennesawumc.org.

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Saturday, October 26, from 3 — 7 p.m. Logan Farm Park, 4762 Logan Road Halloween Carnival — There will be inflatables, hayrides, costume contests and carnival games of all skill levels. $3 entitles you play for 10 games or turns on the inflatables. For more information, call (770) 917–1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd. The costume contest schedule will be: 4:30 p.m. for 3 and under Boys 4:45 p.m. for 3 and under Girls 5:00 p.m. for 4 & 5 year old Boys 5:15 p.m. for 4 & 5 year old Girls 5:30 p.m. for Best Family Costume (2 or more people) 5:45 p.m. for 6 – 8 year olds 6:00 p.m. for 9 – 12 year olds Thursday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. Three Taverns Church, 3575 Acworth Due West Road Treat Trail — Treat Trail provides a safe place for families in the community to “Trick or Treat” and spend some time together: getting candy, doing crafts, playing games, making S’mores and much more. Fun for the whole family. For more information, please call (678) 856-8002 or visit www.threetavernschurch.org. Thursday, October 31, from 6 — 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Acworth, 4583 Main Street Fall Celebration — Come out for a night of fellowship and fun! There will be games and different activities for the whole family. Children may come and Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot. There will be snacks, hot dogs, drinks and not to mention, plenty of candy!!! For more information, please call (770) 974-3021. Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main Street Trunk of Treats — Come out for a night of special “trunks” full of candy and other treats. Fun for preschoolers and children through 5th grade. Costumes are welcome, but we encourage friendly themes. No tricks, just plenty of treats and lots of fun! For more information, please call (770) 427-3109 or visit www.kfbc.org. Thursday, October 31, from 6:30 — 8 p.m. Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Highway 92 Fall Festival — Join them as they provide food, games, inflatables, face painting, music and an amazing amount of candy for your kids to take home. EVERYTHING is FREE for 5th grade and younger. For more information, call (770) 926-8238 or visit www.woodstockchristian.org. Saturday, November 2, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Summit Baptist Church, 4310 Moon Station Lane Fall Festival — Fun activities for the whole family including a quad jump, rock wall, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables more. Every child receives a punch card to do almost everything for FREE! Concessions will be available to purchase. For more information, call (770) 975-4595 or visit www.summitchurch.org.

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Warnings from the Better Business Bureau Scammers Exploiting Affordable Care Act Confusion Consumers across the U.S. are reporting phone calls that claim to be from the government about new health insurance cards required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that this is a scam, and it’s growing as the October 1 implementation date for the Health Insurance Marketplace approaches. Con artists are taking advantage of people’s confusion about what exactly the Affordable Care Act means for them. Scammers’ favorite tools are confusion and fear. This is the latest twist on the ‘Medicare scam’ that BBB has seen for years. Whenever there is a new government program or new public policy, fraudsters will take advantage of people. But the simple fact is there is no Affordable Care card. It’s a scam. BBB has issued several Scam Alerts warning consumers about scams related to “Obamacare,” but is stepping up efforts as the implementation date approaches. Here’s how the scam works. You receive a call from someone claiming to be from the federal government. The caller informs you that you’ve been selected as part of the initial group of Americans to receive insurance cards through the new Affordable Care Act. However, before the caller can mail your card, they need to verify personal information, such as your bank account and Social Security numbers. BBB urges consumers to ignore these pitches and use the following precautions when dealing with this type of scam: – Be cautious with your identity. Never give personal information to someone who has contacted you unsolicited, whether by phone, email, social media or in person. – Hang up, don’t press any buttons and don’t call back. Returning the phone call may just give the con artist information he can use. – The government uses regular mail. Government agencies normally communicate through the mail, so be cautious of calls, text messages or emails. – Don’t trust caller ID. Scammers have technology that lets them display any number or organization name on your screen. – Keep your personal information to yourself. Never give out personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, date of birth or Social Security numbers to callers. For more information on the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace, go to healthcare.gov.

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Stop Unwanted Credit Solicitations When you submit your application for a home loan, one of the first things your lender will do is request a credit report from one or all three of the major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and Transunion. This is especially true if you apply online for a home loan through one of the many nationwide advertisers you find online, see on TV, or hear on the radio prior to ever speaking to someone. At that point, the credit bureaus have identified you as a potential homebuyer or a homeowner looking to refinance. Once you are identified the credit bureaus will offer to sell your name and other personal data to companies that hope to profit from this information. You have just become a “trigger lead.” Trigger leads are very inexpensive leads for companies, however; they are very effective due to the ability of companies to narrow their search for specific cliental. It’s true – credit companies compile files that contain your name, address, phone number, mortgage history and your credit score. Credit card firms, insurance companies, and mortgage brokers hoping to trick you into considering a too-good-to-be-true offer will pay top dollar for this information. Do you receive unwanted credit card offers in the mail, do you receive insurance offers in the mail?

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Alive After Five Thursday, October 10 @ 5:30 p.m. Morning Jolt Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday morning at 7:45 a.m. Held at Panera Bread 3384 Cobb Parkway (Target Shopping Center)

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Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Downtown Acworth

Allatoona High School Hayley Hill, Meghan Hilton, Megan Caudell, Madison Kazerooni, Coach Gary Varner, Hunter Allen, Josh Bettistea, Coach Amanda Cataldi & Benji Morrell

North Cobb High School Sandra Honkpo, Kristi Turley, Coach Shane Queen, David Bell, Chad McClanahan, Tyler Queen, Dr. Phillip Page & Bucky Horton

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Rick Caffey & Crystal Carr owners of Acworth Community Magazine sponsored the Alive After Five and Mike Schroeder owner of Carrabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catered the event. Pictured with Jay White of the ABA.

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Morgan Bratley, Melissa Kromer, Keith McCowen, Dr. Bruce Hester & Jay White

Jim Vogel & Bill Borden

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Mark Zargari, Robin Henault, Dacia Sferra, Debbie Pingree & Steve Holland

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Darren Price & Scott Weaver Many people can claim to have life-long friends, but not many can say that they have had a connection to one of their friends since birth. Well, Darren Price and Scott Weaver are a rare find in today’s society. The two Acworth natives and best friends were both born at Kennestone Hospital, as at the time it was the only hospital around. Darren is the son of Butch, and the late, Jo Carol Price, and is the brother of Tim and Amy, while Scott is the son of Leslie and Herchel Weaver (Acworth natives) and is the brother of Melissa, and the late, Joshua Weaver. After both being born and spending their childhoods in Acworth, the two officially met in elementary school when they attended Acworth Elementary, which was located where the McCall Primary School sits today. Darren’s dad, Butch, was actually the Acworth Elementary School Principal when the boys were in 4th and 5th grade. They then both went on to attend Awtrey Middle School and North Cobb High School together as well. As kids, they spent a lot of time playing basketball in a league that was run out of the Acworth Elementary gymnasium and playing “Midget League” football for the Acworth Warriors program that is still going strong. In fact, Scott’s dad was the first coach to win a championship in the little league. Scott now enjoys coaching his son on the very same field that they used to play on. However, today, the Acworth Warriors have two fields to play on while when Darren and Scott were playing, the Warrior’s upper field used to be the Pop Willis Baseball Field – the only one around at the time, and the boys also played baseball at this field. Pop Willis was a wellrespected man in the Acworth Community, and both Darren and Scott emphasize what a remarkable man he was because of his love for our city. Now, as adults, Darren and Scott enjoy playing in an adult softball league together, just like when they were younger. 36

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Further, as kids in Acworth, the two boys loved hanging out together and riding their bikes all over town — literally from one end of Acworth to the other. They knew every single back road and would be gone all day riding, but when it started to get dark, they knew it was time to head home. Their parents never had to worry like parents today have to. They remember being as young as nine years old and telling their moms they were going to ride over to each other’s houses and they would respond by saying “Be home in time for dinner.” Darren and Scott both wish that society hadn’t changed in this regard – you just can’t let your kids ride all over town alone like they used to. As kids, they also used to love riding their bikes down to the lake to go swimming. One of the best spots to go to at Lake Allatoona was the beach at Dallas Road (aka Dallas Landing). They would spend entire days out on the lake, water skiing and just having a blast. Things like spending time at the lake or going camping were their versions of family vacations – not always heading to Florida or a beach. When vacation time was over and it was time to go back to school, Darren and Scott both remember the only places for any type back to school clothes shopping were Eaton’s Department Store and Tommy’s Mens Shop, both located in Downtown Acworth. Because the closest mall at the time was Cumberland; if neither of those stores had what you wanted, they would go out of their way to get it for you. Those two stores were all anyone needed. In middle school, Darren and Scott remember the popular hang out to be a place called the Irishmen in Kennesaw, which was located in the same shopping center as the Electric Cowboy is today. It was the first teen club in the area and they loved to go and get a slice of pizza and just hang out and dance with their friends.

Once the boys entered into high school, there were two main places where they would go to hang out and “cruise.” The first was the McDonald’s in Kennesaw on 41 (Cobb Parkway). Everyone would congregate there on Friday nights after football games, or on Saturdays when there was nothing else going on. At the time, it was one of the only McDonald’s in the entire area, so they had no problem riding all the way down 41 to get there. In addition, on Sundays the big thing to do was to “cruise” Kennesaw Mountain. They would get in their cars and cruise the street around Kennesaw Mountain all afternoon. That was the cool thing to do! Plus, they spent a lot of time fishing at Lake Acworth and they enjoyed the big water slide that used to be there at the lake. Aside from hanging out around town, Darren and Scott also kept busy playing sports at North Cobb High School. They both played football their freshmen and sophomore years, but then decided to switch over to wrestling. Other than sports, Scott was involved in a lot of drafting and architectural engineering classes, but they both agree that they were more socially involved at school more than anything. They just loved hanging out and having a good time with their friends. However, Darren and Scott both worked during their school careers. Scott worked for Battles Grocery Store, located where Main Street Family Physicians is today, as a bag boy, and Darren worked at Kennworth Tennis Center as a desk clerk. He also used to keep score for baseball and basketball at Pop Willis Field and the Acworth Elementary gym. After high school, Darren and Scott’s paths split for a little while. Darren went on to attend Jacksonville State in Alabama and graduated in 1991. Scott stayed in Acworth to work in construction and ultimately started working for a chemical company in Marietta called Kemira Chemical. Although they went their separate ways for a few years, they managed to keep in touch and as soon as Darren moved back from college, the two picked up right where they left off. They consider themselves brothers more than friends. Soon after, Darren and Scott each married, Darren to Carla, whom he met in a singles church class, and Scott to Shannon, who was his cousin’s best friend. Darren and Carla have a daugher, Madison, and Scott and Shannon have two children, Courtney and Garrett. When asked about some of their favorite Acworth traditions, Darren and Scott remember the big cedar tree in downtown

that was the original tree decorated and lit for Christmas. Further, they remember the Pioneer Days fair that used to be held at Acworth Beach every Labor Day weekend. The whole town would get together and have a great time, hanging out at the beach and going on all of the fair rides. Pioneer Days has since moved on to Cartersville each year, but it was a special part of their childhood memories in Acworth. Darren and Scott go even further remembering all of their favorite places on Main Street, including an Ice Cream shop that they rode their bikes to, a convenience store called the Timesaver, AJ White’s gas station and Lacey’s Drug store, which is still open today. They also specifically remember how the old Acworth Pharmacy by far had the best popcorn in town. They both enjoy seeing so many of the buildings in downtown be turned into thriving businesses, for instance where the Acworth Hardware Store used to be is now one of their favorite restaurants, The Center Street Tavern. After being born and raised in Acworth, Darren and Scott are both happy to be raising their own kids here in Acworth and enjoy doing some of the same activities they used to do as kids, with their kids now, and having their families hang out together. Scott loves that Acworth still has a small town feel and that the secure feeling of the town is still here. Scott does wish there was a little bit more “old town” involvement. He sees Acworth as a great place to be raised and wishes that the people and families moving in today would take some time to learn about our city’s history. Darren has been a life-long member of Acworth United Methodist Church so for him, raising his family here was easy – this was where all of their roots were. Darren and Scott agree they knew where everything was and their families were here, so there was no reason to raise their families anywhere else but in the city they grew up loving. They acknowledge the growth of Acworth, however, they say it was nice to be able to walk into a place and everybody would know who you and your family were. They sometimes wish it was still like that but they realize time changes things. Darren and Scott have a special friendship and are happy to call Acworth home. They loved growing up here and are thankful that they are able to raise their families here in a place where they know their kids will have different, but still, very special memories. It’s easy to see that they both agree — There’s No Place Like Acworth.

Make Sure Your Home Is Fully Protected How much would it take to rebuild your home? It’s a question every homeowner should ask – and answer – to make sure they have adequate homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance policies vary. Some policies provide coverage for damages up to the maximum amount designated in the policy, no more than that. Others provide additional coverage, although it’s often capped at a certain percentage of the policy limit, such as 120 percent. That’s why insuring your home to its current value is so important. If your home is seriously damaged or destroyed, the last thing you need to worry about is whether you can afford to repair or rebuild it. One national firm estimates that nearly seven out of 10 American homes are underinsured by an average of 35 percent. There are a number of reasons for this, including unreported home improvements, rising construction costs and the growing trend of in-home businesses. The amount of coverage you select should be based on what it will take to rebuild the home on the same site – not the market value of your home. Many times, rebuilding a home that’s been destroyed can actually cost more than building a new home in an undeveloped subdivision. Removal of debris from the old home, site preparation and limited access to the property due to large trees are just three factors that can lead to higher costs. Marvon and his wife Jada have two daughters and live in Acworth. He is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been a business owner for over 19 years. Marvon was the 2012 President of the Acworth Business Association. His office has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates in 2012 as a Distinguished Insurance Agency. Marvon is available to protect your dream and can be reached at (770) 627-3493 or by email at marvon.williams@amfam.com.

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Acworth Police Department More and more of us are turning to online resources for shopping and services. A 2012 Neilson survey contends that 59% of Americans prefer to shop online and Craigslist claims that more than 60 million people use their site each month in the U.S. alone. Sites like Craigslist and other “classifieds” resources are convenient and have the potential to yield positive results for both the buyer and seller. But with the unknown that is inherently associated with dealing online, common sense must prevail. Craigslist defines themselves as “local classifieds and forums that are community moderated and largely free where consumers can find jobs, housing, goods, services, romance, local activities, advice, and just about anything.” A visit to their site will result in thousands of items of interest and as the company claims just about anything. I agree with the company’s declaration that the overwhelming majority of craigslist users are trustworthy and well-intentioned. With the billions of facilitated meetings and interactions, the incidence of crime is extremely low. However, we must always take precautions when dealing on and offline.

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Personal safety is the top priority. When arranging to meet anyone for the first time that you have come into contact with online, always insist on meeting in a public place — never in a secluded location and never invite strangers into your home. Craigslist suggests that users of their site should be especially careful when buying or selling items of high value. Tell a friend or family member where you are going and always have your cell phone with you. Better yet, have someone accompany you and most importantly trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right it probably isn’t. Beyond the personal safety aspect, scams can be thwarted by following common sense as well. My number one rule is one that you have heard before. “If it is too good to be true, it is.” Craigslist offers a list of tips to help avoid common scams that have been documented.

1. Deal locally with folks you can meet in person. Following this one rule can help you avoid 99% of scam attempts. 2. Never wire funds via Western Union, Moneygram or other wire services. Anyone who asks you to do so is likely a scammer. 3. Fake cashier checks and money orders are common and banks will hold you responsible when the fake is discovered weeks later. 4. Craigslist is not involved in any transaction and does not handle payments, provide escrow, “buyer protection” or “seller certification.” 5. Never give out financial information such as your bank account number, social security number, eBay/PayPal information, etc. 6. Avoid deals involving shipping or escrow services and know that only a scammer will “guarantee” your transaction. 7. Do not rent housing or purchase goods sight unseen. That amazing rental or cheap item may not exist. 8. Do not submit to credit or background checks until you have met the job interview or landlord/agent in person.

Online resources for trading have many benefits and more often than not have positive outcomes. But the bad guys will always try to take advantage of every opportunity to perpetrate their crime. No one has your best interest in mind more so than you. So the more you can do to educate yourself before making deals online or with persons you have met online, the better the chances are that you will be another satisfied cyber consumer. Remember that the Acworth Police Department is in your corner. If you feel that you have been victimized or you have found yourself in any situation that could compromise your safety or finances, call us. Never hesitate to dial 911 if something seems suspicious. Resource: craigslist.org 40

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Is Your Home Too Humid? One of the biggest concerns most homeowners have during weather that requires running their air conditioning, is the amount of humidity levels inside their home. There is one very simple mistake many homeowners make in the operation of their HVAC systems and by simply correcting this small Dan Jape issue, humidity came be reduced by up to 20% to 25%. A common mistake many people make is running their furnace fan in the “on” position, constantly trying to achieve air circulation and ventilation, but instead, it putts back the humidity and moisture the air conditioner just removed back in the home causing a musty smell, mold growth and uncomfortable conditions. For many years, there has been a myth that it is desirable to run the furnace fan in an HVAC system in the “on” or constant fan run position to better mix the air in the home and provide better air cleaning. This practice was started and promoted by the manufacturers of air cleaning systems that felt this mode of operation would help people believe the furnace mounted air cleaners would bring about better

indoor air. This was not the case, as a furnace filter’s job is to keep the furnace and air conditioner coil clean, allowing it to operate properly and efficiently. The negative side effect of the fan running all the time is a condition called re-humidification. Re-humidification occurs when the fan air moves across the removed water that is collected in a small drain pan or collector basin mounted on top of the furnace, causing that water to be sent back into the air stream as a vaporized mist. An air conditioner will remove gallons of water every day out of a home and it is supposed to run outside of the home in a small plastic drain line and evaporate. The fan running picks up this just removed moisture and adds it right back in the air that was just dehumidified. This up and down moisture removal will make a home seem muggy and uncomfortable all the time and people will normally just keep turning down the temperature in the home trying to achieve comfort with no positive results. The only setting you want to use on your thermostat is automatic, which will allow the fan to cut off after your outdoor air conditioner finishes its cycle. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9969

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4:00 pm -8:00 pm What seed will you harvest this season? As fall, traditionally know as the harvest season is on its way, we see an amazing process come alive before our eyes that had been hidden. Do you realize that the harvest that we reap actually comes from a death and a burial? The seed that was planted had to die in order for us to be able to enjoy its fruit. Given the right conditions around the seed (soil, water, nutrients, care, etc.), this seed turned into something that may have been a mystery to us until it sprouted. The harvest that came determined a family’s entire financial future and security back in the farming days. Harvesting gave them something to exchange…and this principle still stands today. This can be a time of rejoicing or sorrowfulness. Perhaps the harvest was plentiful and of excellent quality,resulting in joy, or the contrary, resulting in sorrowfulness. Maybe the harvest was even unplanned as you didn’t know anything was planted until the bloom was visible. Mistakes sown as a seed may bring a harvest of regret as you now look back on the “what if(s) and/or should have(s)…” Emotions are both seeds and a harvest; just as the fruit you eat, the harvest contains further seeds to plant. They will take bloom in your life and these emotions will impact you both spiritually and physically. It is your choice on what to do with the seeds you have. They can become the very thing that will either bring forth abundance or whatwill cause a lack of an abundant life. In Isaiah 61, God speaks of an exchange: To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. He further says that He will use this same harvest as a seed, “That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” You have a choice to use those circumstances or harvest as an exchange that can bring you an outcome beyond your imagination! At our post-abortion recovery classes, now forming in October, this process is not only explained but experienced. “You reap what you sow” is true, but when you let God step into your circumstances, then the impossible exchanges become possible.

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Pain: Part Two

Dr. Sherri Ziomek

Last month, we started talking about the wonderful world of pain. Pain can be a complicated entity to understand, with many moving parts and different pathways. Different types of pain can give us clues into the injuries sustained and the tissues that are involved. This month we are going to dig deeper and talk about how pain is interrupted by the brain.

Our bodies are equipped with a vast nervous system that serves some very unique roles and functions. Chemical, thermal and mechanical stimuli can trigger the millions of tiny sensors that line a nerve. In order for a nerve to be stimulated, a specific threshold needs to be exceeded. That means that the nerve needs to receive a sufficient amount of a particular stimulus in order to be triggered. To understand this action, imagine jamming your toe into the corner that coffee table in your family room. Terrible pain, isn’t it? The action of actually jamming your toe means that mechanical receptors are activated along the nerve and will produce a signal that travels to the spine and up to the brain. Once the signal has reached our brain, it will go through an incredibly detailed process to determine an appropriate response. Within milliseconds, your brain will take in information about the situation from your eyes, nose and ears. It will recall past experiences that may be similar in nature. Even our current mood, state of stress and perception of the situation is factored into the equation. There is no “pain center” in the brain, so this

process requires rapid communication amongst various parts of the brain. Ultimately your brain will need to come to a decision about the situation and whether or not the experience warrants a pain response or not. If the answer is yes, a painful response is produced and action is taken. In this case it will likely be a quick jerk of the foot, followed by the not so graceful “walking it off” limp. If the brain doesn’t feel the situation requires any significant type of response, then there is no pain and you walk away from the coffee table unscathed. Sounds simple enough, right? I jam my toe, toe hurts and I move my foot and curse wildly. Well, not exactly. Did you catch the part about perception, mood, and stress influencing the pain experience? The amount of pain you experience doesn’t always reflect the amount of tissue trauma. A key element to what we feel is dependent on how we perceive the situation. Another way to think about this concept is with the idea of hurt vs. harm. During any given day we will find a variety of things that we would say hurt. Work activities can hurt, stretching can hurt, even therapeutic exercises can hurt. That doesn’t mean there is any harm being done to the tissues, though. A well-trained physical therapist, chiropractor or athletic trainer can not only help you better understand what is going on; they can also limit your Google searches, which can lead to misinformation and/or inappropriate treatment. Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University. She has been involved with chiropractics since the age of ten. Even then, she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care; to feel and perform at her personal best. You may reach her at Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at (770) 423-9010.

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Eye Teaming: How Important is it? In the world of eyes, two is definitely better than one. One eye is all we need to see 20/20, but two eyes acting in harmony, give us a three dimensional world; the ability to judge distances and speed, and the acute ability to detect movement. Eye teaming disorders have many causes and are more common than Dr. Dylan Reach you might think. When the eyes don’t aim together at all, constant strabismus is present. An infant will cross their eyes intermittently, but by six months of age, eye alignment should be present at all times. After six months, a child’s eyes will not grow out of the problem without proper intervention. He or she will adapt by using only one eye to see, and the other eye will lose sight if the proper care is not provided. Unfortunately, most eye teaming problems are not obvious. One of the more common forms of eye teaming disorders is called convergence insufficiency. This eye problem causes the two eyes to fatigue easily when focusing at near targets,

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such as reading. The eyes lose their focus and alignment, causing the words to move and making it difficult to stay on track. Parents often ask what convergence insufficiency feels like. Bring a book close to you face, close enough that you can still see the words but must struggle to keep the words clear and single. Now try to read with good speed and comprehension. It may be possible for a minute, but beyond that, it is virtually impossible. Common clues for parents to observe are watching to see if their child is closing or rubbing an eye while reading, holding a book close, using a finger to follow text, or skips lines while reading. Also, note if the child fatigues easily while reading and can’t stay focused for very long. These are clues that they should be thoroughly examined to determine if there is an undetected eye teaming problem. If you have concerns about eye teaming for yourself or child, please call your eye doctor for a comprehensive exam to evaluate eye teaming. Dr. Dylan Reach is in private practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.

How to Upgrade a Secondary Bathroom on the Cheap Do you have a secondary bathroom or a downstairs powder room that needs some LOVE? These small spaces can become more glamorous and more functional by selecting some new accents and accessories. Start by keeping the design simple. If you like bold bathroom accessories, such as patterned shower curtains or decorative mirrors, then keep the Jeff Glover rest of the room simple. Have these statement pieces be countered with neutral furniture and decor accessories to create a sense of an expansive space. These stylish accessories not only add visual interest, but introduce your taste and personality to the space. Often, small spaces are decorated with neutral accessories and small-scaled furniture, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to add an element of style to make these spaces warm and inviting. Be sure to select bathroom accessories and accents in the same theme or color scheme so the pieces donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clash. In my opinion, the most important item to me in a small space is lighting. A well-lit room creates a sense of expansive space so, select light fixtures that make the most of the space you have available. Small space lighting options, such as track lighting or recessed can lights, are important aspects of small decorating as they give the perception of a larger room. A row of recessed

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lights around the perimeter of a small space will help to illuminate the corners of the room. So, visually, you will be maximizing the square footage. Have the bathroom fitted with large mirrors to reflect the light from these bathroom fixtures. Another small space lighting idea for the bathroom is selecting a statement piece, such as a mini chandelier or even a pendant fixture. These accent fixtures will enhance the bathroom decor, illuminate the space and draw the eye upward. Look for bathroom furniture that helps you save space while providing enough room for storing bath essentials. A vanity with open shelves and a vessel sink on the countertop adds space and style in a small bathroom. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have space for a vanity, a pedestal sink with floating shelves can be an excellent space-saving alternative. Install the shelves above the sink and add a wall-mounted mirror to create a vanity in the small space. Simple bathroom accessories, like baskets and bins, maximize small spaces and allow you to organize your things and make them easily accessible. Jeff Glover is a Georgia, licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County who grew up in Marietta and has lived the last 15 years in the Acworth community. He has been in the construction industry for 17 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children Brendan and Abigail. You can contact him or comment on his articles through his website at www.bren-abby.com.

A Good Dental Goal During the Labor Day holiday, and for the first time as empty nesters, my wife and I had a wonderful time celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary. This included a round of golf, which provided me insight on the comparison between golf and dental care. Anyone can play golf without professional lessons, but they will develop improper techniques in their swing, reinforce bad habits when they practice and experience many problems when they play. These problems will lead to frustration and they will never enjoy the game. A professional golf instructor can identify and eliminate bad techniques, while introducing proper techniques that ensure improvement when a person practices. As a result, a person feels good about golf and will enjoy the game throughout their life. By comparison, anyone can brush their teeth at home without professional dental instruction, but they will develop improper oral hygiene techniques and reinforce these bad habits daily. They will not benefit from good techniques or new technology because they are unaware of them. These problems will lead to frustration and poor oral health. Routine checkups at the dentist provide education to allow a person to brush and floss properly, incorporate a sonic toothbrush, mouth rinses and other new items that make dental care easier. As a result, the person feels good about their oral health and will enjoy healthy teeth and gums throughout their life. The basic goal of golf is to get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible. Par defines the ideal goal, or number of strokes, for each hole. The golf course creates different conditions that alter the approach to this goal. You may encounter sand traps, ponds, creeks, trees, heavy wind, rain, angle changes in the pathway to the hole (known as “a dogleg”), or playing the ball on a hill. These are challenges or barriers to overcome in golf, but overall the goal is still par. Similarly, the basic goal of dental care is to prevent and eliminate tooth decay and gum disease. This must remain the primary goal despite barriers or challenges you may encounter. Barriers in dental care may include fear, no insurance, cost, transportation, physical problems, medications or time. Fear is a big problem for many dental patients and is overcome with good communication skills and possibly involves sedatives and nitrous oxide to help the patient relax. A dental office that provides payment options or has 3rd party financing can overcome the barriers to a patient 48

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with no insurance or who cannot otherwise afford dental care. Transportation is most often an obstacle for an elderly person that no longer drives and is corrected by a triangle of communication between the patient, a family member and a caring staff member.

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry. He is a resident of Acworth and has practiced in Southwest Cherokee County for over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. Office: (770) 926-0000 Website: FountianViewSmiles.com

Physical problems, such as gag reflexes, are common and can be easily avoided. The dentist can simply count out loud to 10 while working, then suction out any water in the person’s mouth and perform this routinely. This process eliminates the sense of gagging and makes the patient comfortable immediately.

Time is a barrier for many people to receive dental care. The suggested two dental cleaning appointments a year only require one hour each. Most appointments for restorative dental treatment are 1 – 2 hours if required. In the course of a year, this time is readily available; people just need to emphasize the importance of maintaining their dental health. Overall, your dental health care is easily ignored or delayed, but the goal of healthy teeth and gums must be an important focus throughout your life. Technology has advanced dramatically in golf equipment through the years and created much better and easier ways to play. Dentistry has also benefitted tremendously from technology improvements. The use of digital X-rays, laser cavity detectors, intra-oral cameras, better dental materials such as white fillings and even computer anesthesia have allowed patients a much better and easier dental experience. Dentistry has improved tremendously over time, providing more incentive for people to schedule their two dental checkups each year. Maintain a goal of healthy teeth and gums throughout your life. This goal is achieved by a strong commitment to professional checkups every six months, incorporating proper flossing and brushing techniques along with new advancements that may be suggested by the dentist and performing preventive care and necessary treatment when suggested. Paid Advertisement

Standing Out In the Crowd

Stay Puft Marshmallow Mania

Two businesses offer virtually identical products or services, and have similar locations, yet one has significantly higher revenues and profits. How can this happen? Often, this is due to one of the businesses being the first to market. However, this is not always the case. While you may be the first of your Don Kyle business type to be in your market place, others may overtake you if you don’t take the steps to establish yourself as the leader — in other words, “Stand Out in the Crowd.” So, what are some of the steps you can take to do just that? Here are some suggestions based on my years of observing and analyzing local area businesses. 1. Provide the best possible products or services. To ascertain that you are doing this, perform ongoing customer surveys to see how you can constantly improve. Surveying can be conducted formally through writing or email, or it can include constantly asking your customers directly. 2. Consistently provide superior customer service. Train your staff, so that customers are always given WOW! service. Model your business after world-class providers of WOW! service, such as the Ritz-Carlton, Nordstrom’s, Virgin Airlines, etc. 3. Get involved in your community. Look for ways to let your market know that you are an integral part of the community. Participate in local events by sponsoring or volunteering with local schools, sports teams, charities, religious groups or other community organizations. Get involved with local business organizations, such as the Acworth Business Association and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. You must actively participate in these organizations so that others will know who you are and what you do; just being a member is not enough. 4. Promote your business through effective advertising channels and promotional events. Here, you must do your homework and determine which avenues can be the most effective in reaching your target audience. Be bold and creative and implement strategies that your competitors are not already utilizing. These are just some of the ways you can work “on your business,” rather than “in your business” to differentiate yourself from your competitors. And, don’t let too many activities get in the way of fulfilling steps 1 and 2. Don Kyle works with business owners who want more customers and higher profits. He offers a free consultation to business owners who are serious about improving their bottom line and quality of life. (404) 580-6331, dkyle@smallbizzmbz.com 50

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Tiffany Hughes

Alright I admit it – every time I see a large marshmallow, for just a split second, I expect it to grow a body and start stomping around on my plate. Sanity usually returns swiftly and I think nothing of tossing the big bite of fluffy goodness into my mouth. Yes, it’s a guilty pleasure to eat them straight out of the bag, but there are many more things you can do with them that will delight you just

as much. Try dressing up large marshmallows for a Halloween-themed indulgence. You can dip a large marshmallow into melted green chocolate discs (candy melts), then top with chocolate sprinkles (for hair), use either white or dark mini chocolate chips for the eyes, and cut 2 yellow tips off candy corn and stick in on either side of the “head” (while the chocolate is still wet), and voila, you have yourself a marshmallow Frankenstein. You can dip a single large one in white chocolate and make ghosts (with mini chocolate chips for eyes and a mouth), or sit a small one on top of a large one and secure with a toothpick before dipping to create a snowman. Decorate your edible snowmen with a thinly-cut piece of fruit rollup for a mouth, and wrap a larger piece around the “neck” for a scarf. Use a gumdrop for a hat (secured with either melted chocolate or Royal icing) and chocolate sprinkles for the eyes. While marshmallows have all sorts of potential for edible decorations for various holidays, let’s not forget that simple uses are quite tasty as well. For instance, a marshmallow pie is a quick and easy dessert. Simply melt a bag of marshmallows with 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently and when the mixture is smooth, add 4 oz. of cream cheese, cubed. Continue stirring until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is once again smooth. Let it cool slightly, then pour it into a graham cracker crust. If you choose, swirl caramel, chocolate, or strawberryflavored sundae syrup across the top of the pie. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm. Marshmallows are also great melted on top of sweet potato casserole. But why not amp your dish up a notch and try adding chocolate chips to the marshmallows? If you add graham cracker crumbs to that mix, and you’ll have a s’morestopped sweet potato casserole that will have folks asking for your autograph. So, be daring and let your inner Stay Puft Marshmallow Man run wild! Happy cooking everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She will gladly provide additional recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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E very D ecision C ounts I am a servers nightmare. I stare at the menu again and again, struggling to make that grand decision, “What will I eat?” Many times I just give up and order the “regular” just to avoid the thought process. What is funny is that I am a decision scientist. I have made a pretty good living helping other people make decisions while, ironically, often struggling to make my own decisions.

I’ve been writing an article for this magazine for 2 ½ years. There are three articles that have garnered the most feedback and this one is at the top of the list. People will hurt you. It is inevitable. How you respond to those people is not. To forgive or not to forgive – that is the question. Below are 9 questions that you may be asking as you make your decision… 1. If I forgive, am I condoning what they did? No. God forgives but does not condone sin. Forgiveness doesn’t mean the offense wasn’t that bad – it means God is that good.

J. R. Lee

2. What if the other person isn’t sorry? Forgiveness releases the offense before, and even if you never receive an apology. Forgiveness isn’t based on the response of the other person. For the follower of Christ, forgiveness is born out of our response to what Jesus has done on our behalf. Christ forgave those crucifying him before they ever repented. His forgiveness didn’t guarantee their repentance, but it did make it possible. 3. Must I forgive if a person continues to hurt me? Yes. See Matthew 18:21-22 in the Bible. It’s not easy, but it’s the right thing to do. 4. If I forgive a person, do I stay in an abusive situation? No. Obey God and free yourself from an abusive situation until it is changed. Forgiveness does not mean that you keep yourself in a dangerous situation. You can remove yourself from a dangerous situation and still forgive your offender. 5. How do I forgive when I don’t feel it’s possible? Sometimes forgiveness is impossible in your own strength. However, forgiveness is always possible through the strength that Jesus freely offers to you. We can access that power by asking Jesus to do for us (forgive) what we can’t do for ourselves, as a result of what He did for us on the cross.

Doug Burrier

I understand why one of the wisest men that ever lived asked God for wisdom instead of money or power. If I could only know what the future holds, I could have avoided some decisions that cost me. There were investments that I should have made and others that I wish I had not made. There were girls I dated, that I wish I had never dated. There were words I have spoken, that I wish I had never spoken. There were battles that I fought, that I now wish I had let go. Do you have any regrets? They say, “Hindsight is 20/20” and they are right. But what if we could cut down the learning curve? What if we could reduce the amount of regrets? Here are three tips to making better decisions: 1. Never ever make a decision while you are emotional. Sometimes we just need to dive in but, more often than not, emotions cloud our ability to think about the long term impact of our decisions. So before you quit, leave, or jump at that great opportunity — breathe. Most teenagers and employees wish their parent and bosses practiced this one tip!

6. How quickly should I forgive? Immediately. We’re in a prison cell of sorts until we forgive.

2. Make decisions when you are rested and well thought. Like the character on West Wing said, “I rarely make a decision this far after dark or this long before dawn.” We are prone to feel that we have to decide. Sometimes we just want the decision process to stop. Successful decisions require a bit of work. Don’t give up and don’t settle for less than the best!

7. What if I forgive but can’t forget? Forgiveness doesn’t cause amnesia. To forget means there is no special sting when we remember the hurt caused to us by others. If it hurts us to remember, either we need additional healing or have not truly forgiven.

3. Make decisions that are consistent with your life plan (I hope you have one!) Ask yourself great questions like “Who do I want to be or what do I want to do in 10 years?” So often we make decisions that pull us off our life track and we find ourselves asking, “How did I get here?”

8. How do I know if I have forgiven? Forgiveness is not a feeling as much as it is a decision. It’s more than being able to be polite. It’s celebrating and enjoying the freedom that forgiveness enables.

It is true that every decision counts. Even the little ones like, “What will I eat?” are part of a chain of events that affect our health which is so much a part of our future.

9. What if I don’t want to forgive? Remember back to how much God has forgiven you. Grace extended (to others) follows grace received (from God). If you can’t forgive, then I invite you to tap into the forgiveness that only Jesus can provide. It’s not until you have been forgiven that forgiveness is truly possible. Forgiven people forgive people. I’ve heard it said that forgiveness is like setting a prisoner free, only to find out that the prisoner was you. Allow yourself that opportunity today! J.R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church, located at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. You may reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit www.freedomchurch.tv.

Who our friends are, who our advisers are, who we listen to, and who we trust are some of the greatest decisions we will ever make. Great people are surrounded by great people. Wise people are surrounded by wise people. Have you ever made a poor decision? Who has influence in your world? What will you do today? Be great and remember, every decision counts. Doug Burrier is a decision scientist and the pastor at Three Taverns Church in Acworth. You can visit their website at www.threetavernschurch.org or check out his blog at www.dougburrier.com.

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

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com Christ’s Baptist Church 5496 Highway 92, (678) 744-8222 Meets at Furtah Prep School Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Aaron Johnson www.christsbaptistchurch.org First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elementary Ln., (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael A. Smith New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 312-5562 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Richard Goodwin www.newhopeacworth.org Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Int. Pastor: Dr. Allan Purdie www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

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The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier www.threetavernschurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

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

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Tara Bulger www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Cavazos www.kirkwoodpc.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:40 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12 & 2:00 p.m., 5 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek stcatherinercc.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus saintvincentdepaulchurch.org

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

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

OTHER CHURCHES 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: 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.acworthchurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Tim Milsaps www.ccnorthwest.org

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspringchurch-online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EMPOWERMENTWC.org

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: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. Pastor Kim C. Moore www.missionforlife.org Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org

Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Refuge Ministries Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 2714 Valleyhill Drive, (770) 975-5733 Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Four Points Church Sr. Pastor: Bishop Vincent J. Jones Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary www.refugeministriesonline.com 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 River’s Edge Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. Freedom Church Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Meets at Barber Middle School, (770) 529-6006 Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m. Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com Pastor: J.R. Lee River of Life Church www.freedomchurch.tv Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Gateway Church Sunday Services: 10 a.m. 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Pastor: Randy McGovern Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net Pastor: Andy Smith RiverStone Church www.gatewaykennesaw.org 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Household of Faith Bible Church Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstoneonline.org 4500 Lakeview Drive Sanctuary Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Joshua Gospel Tabernacle Pastor: Craig Bowler www.sanctuaryinhim.org 4161 Southside Drive, Unity of Kennesaw Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Tim Houston Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m. www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ Victory North Church 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Gable www.mylifebridgechurch.com

Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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

Calvary Fellowship 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.calvaryfellowshipriveroaks.org

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(770) 720-7712 (770) 427-0418 (678) 363-8570 (770) 387-5007

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

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

“Donating pet food to keep pets in homes & out of shelters”

www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

(678) 310-9858

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (404) 699-4368 HERO (Highway Emergency) 511

POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove Cartersville

(770) 966-8133 (770) 422-4103 (770) 592-2800 (770) 382-2549

HOSPITALS: Wellstar Cobb Wellstar Kennestone Wellstar Paulding Cartersville Medical

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

(770) 516-4195 (770) 528-1135 (770) 443-0119 (770) 387-5145

HOTLINES: AIDS Information Alcohol Treatment Referrals Battered Women's Shelter Child Abuse & Neglect Crime Victim Helpline Domestic Violence Hotline Drug Abuse Helpline GA Mental Health Crisis Poison Control Rape Crisis Hotline Rite Call (Child Health Care) Suicide Hotline

(770) 732-4000 (770) 793-5000 (770) 445-4411 (770) 382-1530

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

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

(770) 479-3117 (770) 499-3911 (770) 443-2117 (770) 387-5195

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Bartow

(770) 924-7768 (770) 528-8800 (770) 445-8065 (770) 387-5195

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 493-4100 (770) 499-4600 (770) 443-3010

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

Acworth Community Magazine (770) 529-1516

COUNTY SCHOOL WEBSITES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

School Contact Information

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

Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sister Mary Patrick scsiena.org

(770) 419-8601 www.

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

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations

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

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

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

www.westcobbbusiness.com

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

www.papaspantry.org

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry (678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org 56

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

RECREATION & HOBBIES

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

www.atlantayachtclub.org

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

(770) 974-3577

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

Atlanta Yacht Club

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

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

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

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

Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org

Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org

Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

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

Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400

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

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

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(770) 428-2100

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

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

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

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

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

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

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Board of Education:

Scott Sweeney, School Board Chairman

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

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

(770) 426-3452

(678)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;646-2470

(678) 896-6399

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

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

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

(404) 630-8452

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

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

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

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

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

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

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

(770) 974-4321

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

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

(678) 575-0596

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

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 974-5259

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

(770) 917-1883

A ppointed O fficials

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

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

and

STATE GOVERNMENT:

(770) 443-7550, x4009

E lected

Commissioner: David Barnett , Post 4

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

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

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

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

Attorneys/Legal Services James D. Haley 44 (770) 974-1494 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 966-1599 www.cbac.com/store/acworth-ga 3408 Cobb Parkway, NW

Execuclean 13 (678) 772-2073 www.ExecuClean.com

Computer Services/Repair 60

Werner Pediatric Dentistry 47 (678) 224-5722 www.childrensdentistwoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics 39 (770) 592-5551 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

Bascomb United Methodist Preschool 33 (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com 2295 Bascomb Carmal Road, Woodstock DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw

Financial Services/investments Vertical Vision Financial (866) 9984-1585

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

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Fitness

Thrive Counseling 3 (678)986-1816 www.thrivecouncelingcenter.com 3105 Creekside Village Dr., Ste 706, Kennesaw

Life Quest Fitness (678) 973-0635

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

Conner Dental Associates 32 (678) 354-0079 1200 Barrett Pkwy, Suite 200-204, Kennesaw 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

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

Acworth Family Dentistry 11 (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentisty.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

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

Dentists/Orthodontists

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

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

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

Education/Instruction/Counseling

Cleaning Home/Business

Daycare

Business Consulting

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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

Counseling

Banking/Financial Services

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

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

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

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

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

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home 39 and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Health & Beauty Georgianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional Skin Care (404) 406-3034 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 904 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway, Ste 190

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

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

Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949

Optometrist/Eyewear

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

Plumbers

Acworth Family Eyecare 46 (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth

Painting

Thermo-Tech HVAC & More (404) 490-9564 Acworth, GA 30101

Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

Photographer Home Improvement/Repair & Service Bam Fence (678) 525-1125 www.bamfence.com

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

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

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

Bill Kettering Photography (770) 509-9280 www.billketteringphotography.com Create A Memory (770) 974-3686

IBC

Pet Services

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

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

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

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

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

IFC

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

IFC

Simple Elegance 3450 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

SOHO Office (678) 574-7444

Ticket George (770) 437-8499

IBC

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

IFC

Honk Kong Star Chinese Cuisine (770) 917-0688 3451 Cobb Parkway NW

Physicians and Medical Services

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

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

Solavei 4 (404) 778-2555

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

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

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

Respiratory Consultants of Georgia (678) 721-0705

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

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

Weight loss

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

Atlas Physical Medicine (678) 374-441 5505 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth

Program 27 (678) 732-3100

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