2011 May Issue

Featured in This Issue Love of Country…

Cpl. Todd Love

2011 Mother’s Day

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Easter Egg Hunt

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FEATURED

COLUMNS

Community

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40 THE YOU SHOW

18 — 19 EASTER EGG HUNT

40 BREAKING THE SURFACE

20 — 21 COVER STORY

42 Unheard Of Savings Available Now!

24 — 25 NORTHWEST LAWN CARE

42 Healthy Eating

28 — 29 CORPORAL TODD LOVE

44 Home Staging & the Male Perspective

32 — 34 SUMMER CAMPS 36 — 37 KRUGMAN ROOFING 48 ACWORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Celebrations 26 — 27 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 30 MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGES

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four tips for recovering from unemployment

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44 UNDERSTANDING EPILEPSY

community news

46 Gluten-Free Goodness

birthdays

46 Prime Time for Eye Allergies

acworth business association

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anniversaries better business bureau church listings

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52 Forgiveness

school information

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52 Inhumane Society

elected & appointed officials

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classifieds

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advertiser index

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Crystal Carr and her husband, Rick Caffey, are the owners of AroundAbout Acworth. 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.

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Contributors

City of Acworth 2010 All-America City Winner

Don Akridge, Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Jeff Chase, James Albright, Ashley George, Dr. Nedra Dodds, Lauren Ham, Tiffany Hughes, Dan Jape, Dr. Dylan Reach, Cynthia Regalla Frank White, Marian Williams, C. A. Phillips, J. R. Lee, Dr. Sherri Ziomek & Create A Memory Studio & Photo Lab

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What’s New in Town DoodleBugs Play is a brand new, indoor, children’s play and party center. They have a large room for open play and three party rooms to host birthday parties, mom’s groups, home school groups, bible studies, sports parties, etc. DoodleBugs Play targets age groups of crawlers to early elementary.

They also offer monthly Mom’s Morning Out and Parent’s Night Out. Be sure to stop by and say hello to owners Jeff and Heather Paul. It is located at 2483 Cedarcrest Rd., Acworth (right next door to Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream.) The business hours are Monday — Saturday, from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 12:30 — 6 p.m. For more information, call (770) 693-2669 or visit their website at www.doodlebugsplay.com.

Smoke on the Lake Backyard BBQ Festival The Rotary Club of North Cobb and the City of Acworth will host the 2nd Annual Smoke on the Lake Backyard BBQ Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 6 — 7. It will be a non-sanctioned BBQ competition open to anyone who loves to cook BBQ. Smoke on the Lake is a BBQ festival for charity that raises funds for local Cobb Charities. The event will be held at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth on Friday, from 5 — 9 p.m. and Saturday, from 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. This year, FREE concerts have been added on both evenings with FREE lawn seating or reserve a table for six complete with a delicious BBQ dinner for each. For anyone not interested in BBQ, there will also be Johnny’s Pizza and Johnny’s Beer Garden with a variety of your favorites. Also, for $5 and a good roll of the dice, you can drive away in a brand new Camaro from Day’s Chevrolet. For more information or to reserve a table, enter the BBQ competition or to sponsor the event, please visit www.smokeonthelake.com or call Peter at (770) 917-1234.

Citywide Recycling Day The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in their next Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the Library Parking Lot in 6

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Downtown Acworth on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Most all materials made primarily of metal will be accepted, from aluminum cans to electronic items, even something as large as a washing machine will be recycled. The city, along with Federal Recyclers, wants you to Think Green! Look around your house for any unwanted items that you can bring to recycle so they do not end up in a landfill. All recycling is FREE, except for a $10 fee for computer monitors and a $20 fee for televisions. Visit www.acworth.org/aprd for more information and a complete list of items accepted.

Acworth Opry The Acworth Opry at Logan Farm Park will take place the second Saturday of each month beginning in May and running through October. Bring your family, friends and chairs or blankets and enjoy great Bluegrass music, good food, friendly folks and lots of fun. On May 14, the first act, Highway 41 Band, will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. and the band Luther’s Mountain will perform at 6:45 p.m. The music will end around 8:30 p.m. Logan Farm Park is located at 4762 Logan Rd., Acworth. For more information, call (770) 917-1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Louisa McQuade who was the first to find our hidden picture of the yellow bunny sitting on the beach on page 55. Louisa won a $20 gift card to LoriBell’s Frozen Custard. Thank you to owners, Doug & Susan Williams, for their donation.

Pictured are Mary, Michael, Louisa, Georgia and Jimmy.

***Win 2 Tickets to NCG Cinemas*** For this month’s contest find the sentence

“That is the easy part.”

If you’re the first to call (770) 529-1516 or email editor@aroundaboutacworth.com with the correct answer, you will win 2 tickets to NCG Cinemas. (Leaving a message DOES qualify you to be a winner.)

Contest rules: A player is eligible to win once every 12 months.

ONLY $20 TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP BUT HAS NEVER BEEN TO A CHIROPRACTOR BEFORE (Or Hasn’t Been In A Long Time) Dear Friend, If you’ve ever thought about going to a chiropractor but you’ve hesitated because you weren’t sure it was right for you please read on…

My name is Dr. Amy Valente.

I would like to show my heartfelt thanks to the community with the announcement of Community Health Week. It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who have been so helpful and mean so much. I hope this will benefit you and yours.

I have agreed to “give away” (to anyone who asks for it) $200 worth of my services for only $20.

That’s right-$20.

In the years that I have been practicing I have helped many people in the North Georgia area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care.

I would now like to introduce you to the many benefits my profession has to offer.

For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you are suffering from any of the following conditions.

• Low back pain • Neck Pain • Migraines • Sciatica • Herniated discs • Degenerated discs • Shoulder/arm pain • And a whole host of other problems, ranging from TMJ to carpal tunnel.

These symptoms can be caused whenever the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment, because this “misalignment” directly affects your nervous system.

Fortunately, if you are suffering from such problems or similar conditions right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic treatment (commonly called “adjustments”).

So if you’ve always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what is in it for you, now is the best time because…..

Right now $20 will get you all the services I normally charge my new patients $200 for!

What does this include?

Everything. Take a look at what you’ll get….

• An in-depth private consultation about your health and well being.

• A chiropractic spinal examination….

• A set of specialized X-rays to determine if a misalignment in your spine

is causing your pain or symptoms…

(NOTE: Nobody gives these kinds of X-rays FREE. They would usually cost $100)…

• An analysis of your X-rays and spinal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help.

• Helpful literature that shows how your body works and why you experience pain…

• Answers to all your most probing questions about chiropractic care and what it can do for you….

The appointment will not take long at all. And like I said, we normally charge $200 for this (most of which just covers the cost of the set of X-rays).

But now, as a part of this one time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you eliminate the pain you are feeling.

Before you come in, though, you’ll probably want to know a little bit about me. So let me tell you….

MEET THE DOCTOR Prior to obtaining my Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life University in Marietta, GA, I received my B.S. degree from Excelsior College. I am nationally and state board certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy.

I am one of the few doctors in this area that performs specific Activator analysis technique for the treatment of degenerative discs, scoliosis, herniated discs just to name a few.

I have happily donated my time to organizations such as MUST Ministries, YWCA (Domestic Violence Shelter for Women), and Ross Memorial.

I am very proud to be a wife and mother of four boys and a member of Liberty Church in Marietta, GA. DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK Absolutely! When you come in I’ll provide you with studies that show why chiropractic is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof ” on how well chiropractic works is what our patients say about it.

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AND BACK PAIN Although Chiropractic care has been an enormous help to me and my family for 30 years when I met the doctor’s at NLCC I was not currently under care. As I started getting adjusted again the relief was almost immediate! I was suffering from soreness, stiffness and sleepless nights. “Feeling better ” affects everything in life and helps us cope with the daily stresses. I suppose I am most amazed by knowing that one’s spine has to do with every part of the body. God made us that way-“fearfully & wonderfully made” (Ps.139) Your Friend, Pastor Ron Mobley TMJ & HEADACHES I was in a lot of pain when I started coming for my adjustments at NLCC. I suffered with pain in my jaw and severe headaches. Now that I have been receiving chiropractic care my pain has decreased tremendously and I don’t have to worry about constant headaches. I can walk my dog without pain and my posture has gotten better. My husband is also very pleased with my progress.

I am thrilled at how quickly I have improved due to chiropractic care and I love the positive caring atmosphere they have in the office.

Thank you, Denine Wolden KNEE PAIN/SLEEPLESSNESS The reason why I came into the office was because I was having knee pain and I was not sleeping very well at night. I am now getting 3-4 more hours of sleep at night and my knees have gotten a lot better.

I interact more with my family and I can ride my bike with my granddaughter. I feel 100% better. The doctors and staff here at NLCC really do what they say and are very professional and friendly. Chiropractic care really works great!

Thanks, Thomas Weems SCOLIOSIS When I first came into the office I did not know the extent of my health issues. After the exam, the doctor told me I had a scoliosis that affected my health in many

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different ways. Chiropractic has helped me to restore my physical balance and as a dancer that is very important! I also had numbness in my hands and now I can take notes without my hand going numb. Since I have been getting adjusted I have more energy and my heartburn and circulation has improved! I am happy to say that chiropractic is easier than I expected and not as time consuming as I once thought.

Thanks! Christine Pearce GUARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE Obviously we can’t guarantee results. No one can. But there is one guarantee we can give you and that’s a guarantee to accept your case only if we truly feel we can help.

LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with an offer like this we can’t afford to do it for very long. So we’ve picked the dates of April 1st – 15th. If you would like to take us up on our offer and see what chiropractic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment.

Call our 24 hour help line @ 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Introductory Examination during April 1st- 15th.

I expect to get flooded with appointments for this event, so please call me as soon as possible to be sure that you don’t miss out.

Thank you very much, and I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life.

God bless.

Sincerely, Dr. Amy Valente, D.C.

New Life Chiropractic Center 3451 Cobb Parkway Suite 6 Acworth, GA

Call Today

678-574-5678

Local Girl makes UGA Cheer Squads Memorial Day Ceremony Join the City of Acworth on Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor the men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty while defending our nation and its values.

Brigadier General Jerry J. Bradford, United States Army, Retired, will be the keynote speaker at the ceremony. The City of Acworth would like to pay homage to those who faithfully served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes and is the perfect opportunity to set aside time to reflect on the cost of our freedom.

If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, this will be a perfect time to do so. 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.acworth.org/aprd or call Parks and Recreation at (770) 917-1234.

Concert on the Beach Come and enjoy a night of music on the beach. On Saturday, June 11, artists Sons of Sailors will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Whether it is Beach, Buffett, Country or Rock & Roll, this Athens, GA band can play it all. The Concert on the Beach featuring Sons of Sailors is a part of the Love the Lake Concert Series presented by the City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association.

Tables can be purchased for this concert. Tables are $50/City of Acworth residents and $60/non residents. With the table, you get six chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park subject to availability, so plan on arriving early. Otherwise, shuttle service will be available to the park from City Hall’s and the Post Office’s parking lot, beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. For more information or to purchase a table, call (770) 917-1234 or visit their website at www.acworth.org/aprd.

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Congratulations to Rachel Morris, an Acworth resident and a 2011 graduating Senior from Etowah High School (EHS.) Rachel has just made the University of Georgia (UGA) cheerleading squad. Rachel has been a competitive cheerleader for 12 years; four years with Georgia All-Stars and eight years with the Stingray All-Stars. She also cheered football sidelines and was on the competition team at EHS. Rachel was accepted to UGA in December and was excited to try out for the squad. The tryout process went for three days and there were three cuts before the final formal tryout. Rachel made the all-girl team, which cheers at all of the home football games (and rotate on the away games), basketball games and numerous other UGA athletics and activities. She is also on the competition team that competes at the NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach each April. Way to go Rachel!!!

FREE Youth Football Camp A FREE instructional youth football camp will be held each Wednesday night at Halbrooks Field starting May 18 — July 10, from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. The camp, ran by volunteer coaches, is for children ages 5 — 12. Kids should be dressed in a t-shirt, shorts and cleats and bring their own drink. Participants can attend as many or as few sessions as they like. On the first night, arrive 15 — 30 minutes early to complete registrations forms. For more information, contact Jeff Albright at albrightj37@yahoo.com.

HHS Presents Pops in the Park!!

On Friday, May 6, at 5 p.m., bring your blanket, lawn chair and picnic for an evening of music and dance performances by the Harrison High School Band programs, color guards and several local middle school bands, as well as a few other special guests!

Music lovers everywhere will be delighted and astounded at the showmanship of these young people, wishing they too could pick up an instrument and join in the fun. Reserved seating is available, tables and tickets are for purchase, as well as food.

For more information on advance table/ticket/combo meal purchase(s), please visit www.harrisonbands.org and download the form or contact Donna at popsinthepark@harrisonbands.org.

Send Us Your Prom & Graduation Photos!

Acworth Football and Cheerleading Registration Online Registration for the 2011 Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association (AFCA) is now underway! The AFCA provides competitive and instructional football and cheerleading opportunities for children between the ages of 5 — 12. Teams are grouped according to age and weight.

Football players are placed on teams with other children of similar skill and experience. There will be an onsite registration date on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Halbrooks Field or you may register online. If you register on or before May 31, you can participate for only $150/City of Acworth resident or for $170/non-city resident (that’s a $50 savings.) For more information, call (770) 974-1688 or visit their website at www.acworthwarriors.com.

PRIDE Teen Driving Class The Acworth Police Department is offering a FREE twohour class on Tuesday, June 21, from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. The PRIDE class is for teens and their parents and is sponsored by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The course is designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14 — 16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. This is a program that addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. For more class dates, information or to register (which is required), visit www.acworth.org or contact Officer Jeff Rose at (678) 801-4073 or jrose@acworth.org.

“7 Essentials to Business Success” Ladies on the Go, LLC., will host “7 Essentials to Business Success” by Aneshia Smith on Thursday, May 12. The lunchmeeting will be held at NorthStar Church, in Kennesaw, from 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Why are you in business? No one starts a business because they want to fail. Discover the “7 Essentials” that are critical to the success of your business. Learn why missing even one of these qualities can inhibit your professional success and prevent you from reaching your financial goals.

Aneshia will show you how to transform these qualities to habits that you embody on a daily basis, so that you can find your flow and not have to struggle with your business. The cost of the luncheon will be $10.

Old Acworth Jail Memorabilia The Acworth Police Department (APD) is seeking items for display in the “Old Acworth Jail” located on Senator Russell Ave. The department is asking local residents to look through 10

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their belongings and see if they would have any items that might assist them in documenting the history of the APD and the old jail facility. Items of interest include old photos, newspaper articles and Acworth Police items such as uniforms, badges, etc.

Photos and other such items can be copied and returned to the owner. Other items will be placed on display in the old jail.

The “Old Jail” facility was built in 1935 and was in use as a jail facility until 1995. The APD is committed to preserving this facility as a piece of the history of not only the police department but the Acworth community as well. The building, which still contains the original cells, is listed as an historical landmark.

For more information or to donate any items, contact Officer Jeff Rose at (678) 801-4073 or email jrose@acworth.org.

Baker Elementary Annual Spring Carnival Mark your calendars now for Baker Elementary annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Win great prizes with the famous “basket raffle!” There will be yummy cake walk, crafts, face painting, sand art, games and delicious food. Buy a $10 wristband and play non-stop on over seven rides from Fun-Fare, including the Bungee Jump, Titanic Slide and a trackless train! Watch a chainsaw carving demonstration and a patriotic performance by Baker’s second grade. It will be an afternoon of FUN for the entire family!

Brookstone Community Garage Sale Bargain Hunters Paradise! Brookstone’s Golf Community’s 22nd annual garage sale will take place on Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m. rain or shine. There will be 250+ families participating in this fundraiser sponsored by the Brookstone Women’s Club. Proceeds from the resident participation fees support local charities. Address, map listings and more information will be available at www.brookstonewomensclub. org, beginning May 5, and at multiple entrances of the subdivision on May 7.

Cars, Chrome and Caring Day’s Chevrolet’s will hold their 1st annual Car and Bike show benefiting the Horizon League on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. All makes and models welcome. Registration begins at 10 a.m. There will be a $25 registration fee at gate.

Pre-registration is available for $20 at www.dayschevrolet.com.

All proceeds go to the Horizon League of Acworth. You must check in by 12 p.m. to be included in the judging. For more information, contact Jennifer Still (770) 974-4242. Rain date will be Saturday, June 25.

Horizon Kickball League COME OUT AND PLAY!! Teams are now forming for the summer Horizon kickball league. This league is open for all individuals who have special needs. Games will be held on Tuesdays for ages 5 — 12 and Thursdays for ages 13 — 21 from June 21 — July 28. Registration deadline is June 3. The cost for the league is $15, which covers jerseys and league expenses. For more information or to register, please visit www.acworthspecialneeds.com, call (770) 917-1234 or stop by Acworth Parks and Rec. located at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth.

Financial aid opportunities are available by contacting Lauren Ham at (770) 917-1234.

There will also be several seminars throughout the day. The Cobb Civic Center is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. For more information, please visit their website at www.cobbcounty.org/seniors or call (770) 528-1445.

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Senior Luncheon The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 17. Come join in the fun lunch at the Beach House located at 2293 Beach Street. Lunch is served at noon. This program is FREE to all seniors! For more information, call Acworth Parks & Rec. at (770) 917-1234.

Senior Chair Yoga Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and much more during this class. Classes will be at the Roberts School every Monday and Thursday starting June 6 — July 28, from 10 — 10:45 a.m. and 11 — 11:45 a.m. This program is FREE to all seniors but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.acworth.org/aprd, call (770) 917-1234 or stop by Acworth Parks and Rec. located at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth.

Informational Seniors Fair Cobb Senior Services staff will host Information Fair 2011, on Wednesday, May 11, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., at the Cobb Civic Center.

The fair is FREE and geared toward seniors 55 years old and older, adult children and caregivers.

Exhibitors will include information on elder law, advance directives, living wills, independent living, assisted living, identification fraud, Social Security, Medicare, social clubs, volunteerism, insurance, exercise and nutrition.

Blood pressure and skin cancer screenings will be available, as well as basic eye exams provided by the Marietta Lions Club.

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From X Games gold medalists to world record holders to national and world champions, all the top professional wake boarders from around the globe are set to converge at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth on May 19 — 21, to kick off the 2011 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. There will be lots of high-flying, rail-sliding watersports action taking place just offshore from the park’s beach, on Lake Allatoona, where the sport’s top pros will compete for the coveted Pro Tour title.

Admission is FREE on Thursday and Friday, for the qualifying rounds from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. On Saturday, May 21, the main event will be held from 12 — 8 p.m. Admission for Saturday at the gate is, $13 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6 — 12, and ages 5 and under are admitted FREE. For a limited time only, you can purchase tickets in advance for only $7 by going online at www.prowakeboardtour.com.

Stay late, celebrate and hangout in downtown Acworth with Pro Tour participants and fans. The Pro Tour Block Party will be held following the event on Saturday, from 8 p.m. — 12 a.m.

The Pro Tour awards ceremony will take place at the Block Party along with live music, wakeboard videos, food, shopping and much more.

In addition to all the action on the water; inland fans will enjoy plenty of great food, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, product sampling and shopping at the most cutting edge stores for water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions. At the Pro Tour’s entertainment stage, guests can catch athlete interviews, color commentators and interactive live music.

Run in the Inaugural Acworth Get Fit 5K The City of Acworth and the Pro Wakeboard Tour invites the entire family out to Dallas Landing Park, on Saturday, May 21, for an exciting day of fun in the sun during the inaugural Acworth Get Fit 5K. The event will feature racing for children, families and serious runners before crossing the finish line at the park’s beach, where the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will host its action-packed festivities for everyone to enjoy. “The Acworth Get Fit 5K is a fun way for the whole family to be active and spend the day together,” said James Albright, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Acworth. “It’s exercise and entertainment all rolled up into one family-size event.”

The race will kick off at 8 a.m. with a chip-timed 5K run through and around the park on a scenic, fast and well-shaded route.

Runners with little ones can participate on the same course at 8:05 a.m. for the untimed 5K Stroller Roll. The final races of the day will be held at 9 a.m. for the Kids Fun Run. Post-race festivities will be held at the beach section of Dallas Landing Park, featuring an award ceremony, music, children’s activities, a food buffet, a ticket to the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour and more. Proceeds from the Acworth Get Fit 5K will benefit the Acworth Special Needs Group and Special Needs Baseball field.

To register for the 5K, visit www.getfit5k.com. All registered participants will receive an exclusive Acworth Get Fit 5K t-shirt, goodie bag and a complimentary ticket to the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. The Acworth Get Fit 5K is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Winter Park, Fla.

Atlanta Water Ski Club The Atlanta Water Ski Club (AWSC), on Lake Allatoona, is holding their 4th Annual Jay Guarino Memorial Acworth Open. The event will be held at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth on May 14 — 15. This is a three event competition for all ages. This Class C-3 event tournament represents Slalom Skiing, Trick Skiing and Jump Skiing, as sanctioned by USA Waterski. Competition begins at 8 a.m. both days, with Slalom and Tricks on Saturday, then Slalom (final round) and Jump on Sunday. This is a fun and exciting sport for individuals or families! Come out and see the competition for yourself. There will be food and exciting skiing to watch all weekend long. For more information, please visit their website at www.AWSC.net.

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Acworth Farmer’s Market It’s that wonderful time of the year again when we look forward to the return of the Acworth Farmer’s Market! The Farmer’s Market will begin on Friday, May 27, and continue each Friday morning from 7 — 11 a.m. through October 28. The market is located in downtown Acworth in the upper parking lot by the railroad tracks on Main Street. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, bedding plants, fresh baked pies, cakes, bread and jams to choose from each week. Part of the fun is visiting with the farmers and other participants each week and checking out the new arrivals fresh from the farm. The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.

For more information or to become a vendor, please call (770) 974-3112.

10U Warriors Capture Championship Title

L— R: Isaac Bouton, Brett Roberts, Connor Boyd, David Jackson, Eric Moore, Jack Connelly, Kobe Jones, Caleb Reis, Jackson Fehl, Jack Alexander and Will Hubbell. Back row, L— R: Coaches Gary Bouton, Shane Reis, Michael Boyd and Alex Moore.

Congratulations to the 10U North Cobb Warriors travel baseball team for capturing the Gold Bracket Championship at the recent Triple Crown Sports Back to School Backyard Brawl tournament. Twenty-six teams across Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee competed in the four-day tournament. According to head coach, Michael Boyd, “The boys put on a very impressive display of baseball. To be able to score 81 runs in 6 games and only allow 8 runs is a remarkable feat of consistency. Our team averaged over 13.5 runs per game and only gave up an average of 1.3 runs over the 6 game stretch against very good competition.” The Warrior’s faced off against the Ringgold Baseball Factory at All Tournament Players Park in Marietta and claimed the Gold Bracket Championship with a 12 to 1 victory.

New Sporting Wave in Acworth Adult Flag Football The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department has long been involved in youth recreation and sports but now has a celebrated adult athletic program. In its third season, the Acworth Adult Flag Football League has grown from 5 teams to 12 teams in less than 3 years. The league is home to more than 150 players ranging in age from 18 — 53 both male and female. League play is non-contact, 7-on-7 flag football played on an 80 yard field. One unique aspect of the new league is statistics are taken every game throughout the season, so players can keep up with their own individual and team statistics to see how they match up against the rest of the players and teams in the league. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Amos Durr Field, there is no cost to spectators. To view the latest updates, information, or player statistics, visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

For more information, call the Acworth Parks and Rec. at (770) 917-1234 or email jwhite@acworth.org.

Spring Fling Luncheon Everyone is invited to Marietta Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon on May 11. It’s their Spring Fling, where they will have over 20 vendors displaying their products to sell and each

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one will have a give-a-way prize. The location is Brookstone Country Club in Acworth. The time is 10 — 11 a.m. for the vendors, followed by lunch and a very dynamic speaker. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. and the cost is $14 per person. A children’s nursery is provided for FREE. For more information, call Diane Rose at (770) 971-6077.

Motorcycle Poker Run The 1st Annual Ride to the Horizon benefiting Covering The Bases will be held on Saturday, May 14, with check in and line up beginning at 8:30 a.m. with kickstands up at 10 a.m. The ride starts a Freedom Power Sports (3102 Cobb Pkwy., Kennesaw) and ends at the Horizon Special Needs Field (4000 S. Main St. Acworth). Entry fee is $25/bike and $35/double. All bikes are welcomed.

Registration forms can be downloaded at www.acworth.org or picked up at the Acworth Police Department. Deadline for pre-registration is Wednesday, May 11, at 5 p.m. You may also register the day of the event. For more information, contact Sgt. B. Hunt, at bhunt@acworth.org or Sgt. B. Endicott at bendicott@acworth.org or call (770) 974-3042.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Mayor Tommy Allegood announcing the start of the Easter Egg Hunt at the Special Needs Field.

The Girls Lacrosse Team from Harrison High School helped the kids at the Special Needs Field to gather eggs.

Addie Izler, Mary Catherine Dyas & Alexis Gray helped Jamal Howard and Dominic King to find eggs.

Caroline Jones helped Darwin Harn-Dailey run and pick up Easter eggs.

Paul Serota and son, Frank, filled his container full of eggs.

Jack, son of Jim & Kelly Bitner, had fun filling his baseball basket with Easter eggs.

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Alderman, Tim Richardson; City Manager, Brian Bulthuis & Brandon and Major Wayne Dennard pose with the Easter Bunny.

Matt & Melissa Ransom with daughter, Landry, enjoy gathering the Easter eggs.

Simon, Eddie, Angelica and their dad, Police Chief Mike Wilkie, enjoyed watching the all the kids at the Easter Egg Hunt.

Jake & Ryan Cole talk with the Easter Bunny.

Louis, Katie Knox and their mother, Lori Cheatham, along with Mallory Dennard. Louis found the Golden Egg for the 3-5 year olds.

Martha & Marlo Meyerhofer had fun finding Easter eggs.

Abby Synowsky, Judi Alexander, Patsy & Hannah Colburn, Anna Woodie and Sabrina, Joseph & Matthew Stephens.

Niki & Ansley Hou and the Easter Bunny.

Jessica Siegel, Shannon Dyson, Angela Cohran, Cerise Bowes, Jennifer Bailey and Michele Hamlin, all members of The Street Walkers, did a fundraiser for their fight for Breast Cancer.

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Community Service — Omega’s student government is very involved in the local community. Each month, the student body participates in a community service project.

Whether it be beautifying our “adopted mile,” or making sandwiches to donate to MUST Ministries, our students really learn the importance of giving back to their community. In fact, Omega won first runner-up at the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Community Service and Customer Satisfaction.

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Nature wakes up and everything comes alive again, including the grass, trees and shrubs we love and the weeds and insects we don’t. A healthy and wellmaintained yard adds tremendous value to any home, but it takes time, money and most of all, expertise to keep it that way. That’s where Northwest Lawn Care comes in. A division of Northwest Exterminating, Northwest Lawn Care will care for your lawn so you can spend more time doing the things you love.

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Happy Bir Amber Greaves

Celebrating on May 13 Wife of Richard Greaves Mother of Rylee & Colton

Jackson Campbell

Bradley Quarte

Age 24 on May 24 Love, Christine, Mom, Dad, Grandma Martin, Amanda, Randy & Jonah

Brayden Smalley

Carl Burgeson

Duncan McFarland

Avery Vasel

Olivia Abigale Schrank

Age 9 on May 2 Happy Birthday Carl!

We love you!

Mom, Dad & George

Age 17 on May 17 Son of Carol & Tony Campbell

Age 6 on May 24 Happy Birthday Brayden!

Grandson of Janet & Keith Nephew of Trent, Jesse & Janie

Age 5 on May 17 Happy 5th Birthday Sweet Avery! We love you so much!

Love, Daddy, Mommy, Skylar & Finley

Jhett Ramsey

John Chapman

Marysia Wilk LaRosa

Age 11 on May 16 Love, Mom, Dad & Haley

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Age 11 on May 2 Happy Birthday, John!

Love, Dad, Mom, Avery & Rumbles

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Age 14 on May 29 “Happy Birthday – 100 Lat” Princess, We love you!

Mom, Dad & Char

Age 14 on May 9 Happy 14th Birthday Love you!

Mom, Dad & Logan

Age 2 on May 19 Happy 2nd Birthday Monster!

Love, Mommy

Michelle Gumeny

Celebrating on May 29 Happy Birthday!

Love, Joe, Angelica, Brandon & the pets!

Grace Rohner Age 5 on May 2 Happy Birthday!

Love, Mom, Dad & Solomon

Jennifer Clark

Celebrating on May 24 Wife of Grady Mother of JD & Chris

Jhustyce

Happy “Sweet 16” Birthday!

Love, Mommy

rthday! Happy Anniversary!

Zach Popilek

Age 10 on May 2 Happy 10th Birthday Poppy!!

Love, Dad, Mom, Sydney & Eli

Sebastian Piatt

Age 10 on May 7 Happy 10th Birthday!

We love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad & Isabella

Shawn Hughes

Celebrating on May 13 Happy Birthday!

Love Tiff, Dylan & the furbabies

Brittney & Anders Comer

Celebrating 5 years of marriage on May 5

Charlene Hannah & Griffin Long Celebrate 40 years of marriage on May 30

Patrick Lavelle

Age 9 on May 4 We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Breanne

Christine & John Obidowski Celebrating 11 years of marriage on May 28

Betty & John Bradburn

Celebrating 63 years of marriage on May 1

Birthday, Wedding & Anniversary Announcements are FREE!

Send all announcements to: AroundAbout Acworth 1007 Regency Drive Acworth, GA 30102 editor@aroundaboutacworth.com Deadline is the 10th of the preceding month.

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Carol & Tony Campbell

Celebrating 18 years of marriage on May 22

Suzy & Donald Hearing

Celebrating 12 years of marriage on May 1

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Love of Country…

by Julie Brennan

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hen Marine Cpl. Todd Love of Acworth returned home, he received a well-deserved hero’s welcome.

Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, the 21 year-old graduate of Kell High School signed up for service after high school and was a member of the First Recon Battalion B Company stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA. He suffered his injuries as the point man on foot patrol on the morning of Oct. 25. After numerous surgeries, he was discharged from the Marines in November. Love lost both legs and part of his left arm in the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan. However, his determination to survive and love for his country did not get lost in the accident.

After traveling from Washington’s Walter Reed Army Medical Center in a private plane (courtesy of Angel Flight - Mike Murdock, pilot) to Cobb County’s McCollum Field, Love was greeted by hundreds of friends, family and well wishers.

A motorcade led by the Patriot Guard Riders, the American Legion Post 111, several military support groups, local motorcycle groups and the Acworth Police Department, along with other local Police jurisdictions, escorted Love through downtown Kennesaw and downtown Acworth to Dallas Landing Park for his homecoming celebration. Baseball players, retired military personnel, family and friends came out in full force to say thank you to one of their heroes.

Handmade signs read: “We Love You Todd Love,” “Welcome Home, You’re Our Hero” and “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Because of You.” After being away from home for almost a

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year, his homecoming was one that will not be forgotten. Love assured the crowd that he was no different than any of them.

Humble and at times overwhelmed, Love told the crowd, “When I got injured, God was definitely with me the whole time and He is where I get all of my strength from.”

“My son coming home with no legs to me is a blessing,” Gary Love said. “I’m glad he came home and I get to have my son for the rest of his life.” Love will be returning to Walter Reed hospital – his temporary home – later this month.

“The homecoming was Awesome. It’s amazing how many people care. My wish is that every wounded warrior had a homecoming like I received. I think when a Unit comes back from serving, they should be treated like royalty. It helps in so many ways.

It has helped me get through the tough times. It’s also very inspiring for me to see Americans of all ages and races to come together for our troops. The troops are the heart of this country. We all have important roles and equal roles when it comes to the future of this Cpl. Todd Love nation. I have a feeling that all Americans are starting to stand up and be that role model, to be the brother or the sister or to be the mom or the dad they need to be and it starts with the family; it’s what we are willing to sacrifice for the people we love.” — Todd Love

Service to All! “Like a lot of mothers, I was terrified, proud and had mixed emotions when Todd informed me that he had joined the Marines. It actually took Once he has fully him a couple of weeks for him to come out recovered, Love said he and tell me because he might study mechanical wasn’t sure how it would engineering to make make me feel. I think prosthetic limbs like those every parent wants their he uses or become a Cpl. Todd Love with his Staff Sergeant. children to be a part of rehabilitation specialist. our Armed Forces because “I guess I was a boy when I left,” Love they are taught respect, discipline and said. “I feel like a man now. I’m more it teaches them to be independent. We experienced, I guess. I don’t feel special.” are always proud of our children and But we all know Cpl. Love is indeed we become even more proud when we special to us all; a quality citizen we see them stand up for their own beliefs should all keep in our hearts. and the beliefs of our country. I knew Todd would do well in the Marines As Love’s recovery continues, let’s because I know he has and always will remember, the men and women, and put 110% into everything he does. their families that keep us safe and

Todd will go far in whatever career protected while serving in the Armed he chooses. I just think that the path Forces. Let’s embrace the motto of the he chooses will benefit U.S. Marine Corps - Semper others more than it will Fidelis; Always Faithful. benefit him. I can see Let’s remain faithful to our Todd wanting to choose country, our fellow man a career that will make and heroes like Cpl. Todd him happy by giving to Love. others. I can easily see Follow Cpl. Love on Todd wanting to work Facebook at Pray for Cpl with prosthetics. Learning Todd Love HIS Story. to create and engineer the right prosthetics Thank you Cpl. Love for would not only become your service and our a welcome challenge freedom. that Todd would love, but conquering the perfect Donate to Cpl. Love at any prosthetics would also BB&T or through Bill-pay by change the lives of many calling Amber at BB&T, others.” — Tammy Cox, 706-884-1992. All proceeds Todd’s mother Cpl. Todd Love with father, Gary Love. go to Todd Love only.

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Mother — Louisa McQuade

Louisa is the mother of six. Each of the kids (plus Louisa’s husband, Jerry) all had a message for their wonderful mom that they love so much.

Daddy Jerry — Thank you Louisa for all you do, you’re a fantastic wife!

Little Jerry — I love you mom because without you I don’t know where I would be right now!

Ernie — Thanks for everything you do for us! We love you!

Jimmy — I love you so much — you help me in everything and take me everywhere! You’re the best mom in the world!

Mary — You’re the most special mom in the whole entire world!

I couldn’t ask for anything more!

Michael — I love you mommy! Mom, thanks for everything!

Georgia — I love you mommy! Thank you for everything!

Mother — Jennifer Bebko Randel My mom is special because she loves me, hugs me and kisses me.

Like when we went to Gatlinburg, we went zorbing in a big ball and rolled down a giant hill. And when we went to Disney World, we went on a ride called “The Spider” and I was getting dizzy so she held on to me and I felt better. She also helps me stay fit and healthy. She was so nice — she bought me a guinea pig! That is why she is the best mom ever to me.

— Nick Bebko

Mother — Pat Young

My mom is special to me in so many ways that it is difficult to know where to begin. For approaching three years now, we have been on the verge of foreclosure on our house due to my dad being unable to find a job. During these past months, I have seen my mom stand so strong. Through every up and down, she has shown love and care for everyone, putting herself absolute last. She works teaching piano and on staff part time at a local church. She wakes up well before the sun rises and doesn’t stop for a minute until much after nightfall.

My mom seeks Christ with her whole life and is always there praying for and supporting my dad and I. She has come alongside my dad to provide for our family, no matter how stressful or straining it is for her. I cannot express how much I respect and love her. I have sincere thankfulness and gratitude to the Lord for blessing me with such an encouraging mother and mentor. I pray that I can somehow be even half of the blessing to her that she has been to me.

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2011 Mother’s Day Messages Mother — Kelly D’Amico

My mom is very special. I love her because of what she does for me and my family. She makes us dinner, lunch and breakfast. She also helps me with my homework.

My mom is the best at making me feel better when I’m feeling blue. Whenever there is a problem between me and my brother, she handles it like it’s a piece of cake. Whether it’s my birthday or Christmas, she does her best at giving me just what I want. She goes above the expectations of a mom. Those are the reasons why my mom is so special.

— Renee D’Amico

Mother — Dety Ngassa

The Heart and Soul of Motherhood — Mom is the best mother because she wants the best for me, cooks very well and has a lot of strength.

I am ten years old and a fifth grader who is preparing for middle school and mom is searching for the best middle schools in Cobb for me. She wants total success; she is loyal to my future, which she insists is bright. Mom suffers from a painful disease, Sickle Cell Anemia. But she still goes to open houses to find the best school for me and goes to work every day. She is the true SUPER WOMAN. — Leonel Ngassa

Mother — Anita Melcher

My mom is the best mom in the world because she makes me feel like the most loved daughter in the world! Every night when she tucks me in, she kisses me and snuggles.

When I have tummy aches at night she stays and talks and reads to me until I feel better. My mommy comforts me when I’m sad or scared. When I’m sick, she sits with me and takes care of me. She tells me that she loves me all the time! I know my mommy loves me and that’s why I think she’s the best!

— Stephanie Melcher

Summer is almost here!

Have you thought about your plans for your children this summer? Take a look at the camps listed on pages 32 - 34 and learn about the day camps that are sure to bring fun

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and excitement to your children’s summer.

Summer Camp at Discovery Point

Register Now! Spaces Limited!

Acworth/Dallas

4500 Calibre Crossing NW, Acworth, (at Cedarcrest Road and Hwy 41, behind the Rite Aid) (770) 974-3036

• 3492 Acworth Due West Rd, Kennesaw • • (beside NCG Movie Theater) (678) 453-3400 • • • •

Acworth/Kennesaw

Acworth Parks and Recreation 4762 Logan Road, Acworth (770) 917-1234 www.acworth.org/aprd

Summer Sports Camps Activity

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Speed & Agility

June 27 — July 1

Baseball

July 11 — 13

Cheerleading

July 16

Big Kids Football

July 25 — 29

Little Kids Football

July 26 — 28

Fees and ages vary for the different Sport Camps. Visit www.acworth.org/aprd for details and to register.

3 Field Trips Every Week!

Weekly Cooking Projects Daily Art and Science Projects Weekly Tennis Lessons Low Summer Camp Rates!

Exciting Themes Water Days

Summer Day Camp

Session

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Camp Acworth summer day 1 June 6 — 10 camp provides a safe and active environment for your child to 2 June 13 — 17 enjoy their summer. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities 3 June 20 — 24 including swimming, canoeing, 4 June 27 — July 1 hiking and archery as well as arts & crafts and team sport activities.

5 July 11 — 15 Campers will take a field trip each week to exciting places like Stars 6 July 18 — 22 and Strikes, Fernbank Science Center, Zoo Atlanta and the World 7 July 25 — 29 of Coke. Camp Acworth is for 8 August 1— 5 children ages 6 – 11 and Middle School Camp for ages 11 – 14.

Camp hours are Monday — Friday, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Extended hours are available for early drop off from 7:30 — 9 a.m. and late pick up from 4 — 5:30 p.m.

Camps are $95/per week for City of Acworth residents and $110/per week for non-residents.

Extended hours are available for $20 per week for City of Acworth residents and $25 per week for non-residents.

For more information or to register, visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, Acworth (770) 974-3021 www.fbcacworth.com July 18 — 22 9:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

Please join us for Jacob’s Ladder 2011 Summer Camp! Every day has a different focus. Campers get to explore the fields of science, arts & crafts, music & drama, cooking and sports & water games.

Please bring your own lunch!

• $75/per child • $60/each sibling After July 11: • $85/per child • $70/each sibling 3 years — completed 5th grade Visit www.fbcacworth.com for a registration form.

Let’s Get Cooking: June 6-17 We will get cooking with lessons and cooking projects about food groups, healthy meals, where our food comes from and more.

Hopewell Montessori 450 Harmony Grove Church Road (770) 917-0507 www.hopewellmontessori.com

Once Upon A Time: June 20-July 1 We will make our favorite stories come to life through plays, puppet shows, and games.

Each session is two weeks, Monday - Friday.

Half Day (8:30 - 11:45) $275/session Full Day (8:30 - 3:00) $360/session Extended Day (8:30 - 6:30) $490/session This Magical World: July 11-22 We will look at the “magic” of science For more information and registration through experiments and activities. forms, please call or visit our website.

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Are You Going With Krugman?

Krugman Roofing & Construction

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ne minute, everything is fine. The next minute, the neighborhood is in a shambles — tree limbs, debris and roof shingles adorn what use to be a peaceful, clutterfree street. Living in Georgia means severe storms are part of our existence, and some leave a lasting impression including damage to our homes and most commonly, our roofs. Once the initial shock wears off, you’ve got some work to do. You need to find someone to fix the damage and fix it quickly. But don’t worry, dozens of so-called roofers will be banging on your door, flooding your mailbox with flyers and post cards, making promises they more than likely can’t keep or live up to. “Storm or Hail Chasers” as they commonly are referred

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to are here today, gone tomorrow, following the next storm. They typically are not licensed or insured; they can’t stand behind any warrantee they offer; and if there’s a problem after the job has been completed, they are unreachable and if they are reachable, it may be weeks before the problem is addressed, if at all.

“Unfortunately, roofing companies have a bad reputation, and storm chasers are our worst nightmare,” stated Krugman Roofing and Construction owner, Dave Krugman. “Anyone with a ladder, a cell phone and a pick up truck can call himself a roofer.”

Dave has been in the roofing business for more than 10 years from distribution and manufacturing to residential and commercial roofing. Dave took his knowledge and the relationships he developed over the years in the industry and started Krugman Roofing and Construction in Brookstone. Dave has a motto: “Say what you do. Do what you say.” It’s simple, but it speaks volumes about the business and the integrity of the owner and staff. “We are locally and

family owned,” stated Dave. “All of our workers live here. We’re not going anywhere.” And to the point above, Krugman Roofing and Construction is a licensed, certified, insured Georgia roofing contractor.

Why Go With Krugman?

Our homes clearly are our most expensive and important investments.

Therefore, whenever you need any work done to it, you need to be confident in the company, the company’s expertise and professionalism and that it will support its work for many years ahead. Krugman Roofing and Construction is head and shoulders above other companies for several reasons.

Reputable — Krugman is a state-licensed contractor and all roofers are certified, and Krugman carries full workman’s compensation for the company and the crews. And did you know that if a roofer doesn’t pay its vendors for materials, a lien can be placed on your home even if you’ve paid the roofer? This is why Krugman gives every customer a lien

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waiver after every job. Every roof job comes with a 10-year, no leak guarantee.

Customer Service — Anyone can say he/she is “customer service oriented,” but what does that really mean in the roofing business? For Dave and his team, it means the job is not done until the customer is 100 percent satisfied.

“We don’t accept any money until that satisfaction goal has been reached,” noted Dave. “It’s our policy to have a 24-hour response time to any problem the customer has. Accidents happen. It’s how you respond to those accidents that make the difference.” Customer service to Dave also means his project managers do not try to up-sell anything. “Items that other companies try to do as an up-sell come standard with our roofing jobs. We are not the cheapest roofing company but not the most expensive either, and I am there when you need me.” Referrals are a huge part of Dave’s business so customer satisfaction is paramount.

Professional Staff and Crews — Krugman Roofing and Construction doesn’t employ “salespeople.” Instead, the company has Project Managers who are there from start to finish. And when the Project Manager visits for the first time, he will be dressed professionally in a logo shirt and will have an identification badge. The customer will be told a head of time the name of the Project Manager and if the customer wants to know what he looks like, the customer can view a picture on Krugman’s website. The crew will be dressed in logo shirts as well, giving a polished and professional look.

Crews will consist of 12 – 13 members, working as a team with most roofing projects done in one day. The Project Manager will be there at the start of the day, in and out throughout the day and at the end of the day to do a final walk through.

issues? Of the many things the company can do, blow-in insulation is one of Krugman’s specialties. “If you live in a house and have a noticeable temperature difference from room to room, chances are you don’t have adequate insulation in the attic. We can fix that, which will end up saving you hundreds of dollars on your utility bill,” said Dave. The company is a certified insulation installer, and as an energy saving upgrade, it’s tax deductible! See the sidebar for a complete list of services provide by Krugman Roofing and Construction.

Wes Brown not only chose Krugman when he needed work done on his home, he now works for the company, serving as the company’s Vice President and Operations Manager. “I’ve had a lot of work done on my home, and in dealing with Krugman, it was the first time it wasn’t a nightmare,” he recalled. “They said what they were going to do and did it. I was so impressed with the customer service and having a construction background, I approached Dave about working for Krugman.” Wes noted that customers stop being customers and become friends. “We are not building clients. We are building a family.”

Dave summed it up best. “We believe in our products and our people.” The next time you are in the need of a new roof or any other construction, answer the question, “Are you going with Krugman?” with a resounding “Yes!”

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Breaking the Surface The You Show

by Dr. Nedra Dodds

Futuristic. In 1949, George Orwell wrote the book 1984 that depicted the ubiquity of television. Fast forward over six decades, and the future is now.

Once upon a time, the television was a luxury item in the households of middle America that served as a new form of entertainment. Later it was discovered that television was actually beneficial for the elderly with dementia, for young children who were able to increase their ability to read with the help of closed caption, and for the general population — by a growing new crop of journalists who portrayed and exposed social injustices to the rest of the nation. But somewhere, a paradigm shift occurred that gave us too much of a good thing.

This great potential in a box has become one of our biggest threats to aging. What once used to motivate us to get off the sofa, and dance to the latest Top 10, and ponder the answer to numerous questions and riddles has caused us to become the real fixtures in the room. We no longer watch television — it watches us. Research on the physical results of thinking has shown that just using the brain actually increases the number of dendritic branches that interconnect brain cells. The more we think, the better our brains function — regardless of age. Yet, it was found that every hour of television watched per day being sedentary may increase the risk of dying prematurely, because the brain goes into neutral.

If it is realized that the brain is like a muscle and needs to be exercised, then obviously there needs to be opportunities to flex it. With the plethora of today’s passive television programming — we are literally watching the world go by. As we pay witness to losers becoming bigger, shores of coastal states and bosses going undercover, we sink ourselves deeper and deeper into couches and participate less and less in day to day real life activities that cause our brains to increase its functioning for current and future use. We have discovered the new legal drug — TV. Like with any addiction — the more you have of it, the more you want it. And again, like any vice — if it feels that good, then it’s probably bad for you.

Keep exercising your brain and body by reading, thinking and learning. Stay active and be a dancing star, get creative and improve your own house. Participate in that amazing race against the clock and have a full life of longevity, while occasionally escaping reality.

Live, Work and Play.

Dr. Nedra Dodds is the founder and Medical Director of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine located on 600 Chastain Rd., Ste. 224, Kennesaw, GA. (770) 591-3429. www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com.

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four tips for recovering from unemployment Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus Any period of unemployment is fraught with stress — both personal and financial. While landing that formerly-elusive new job can be a relief, it is only the first step on the road to recovery from unemployment.

This transition time is akin to breaking the surface after being underwater for several minutes. It’s a relief to be breathing again and feel the sun on your face, but it’s no time to relax. You must start swimming right away to get back to a healthy financial shore.

Here are four steps you can take to help make sure your recent unemployment doesn’t cast a long shadow across your future financial health.

Continue to live lean. More likely than not, you weren’t buying $4 coffees while unemployed. Five star restaurants were out too. Hamburgers may have replaced steak. You may want to continue to follow that pattern. We tend to grow into our incomes, our budgets bloating along with our salaries. Fighting that urge will help with the rest of the steps to unemployment recovery.

Protect yourself ASAP. The longer your unemployment lasts the more important basic survival becomes. Someone who is unemployed may let life insurance, disability insurance or health insurance policies lapse as they try to keep current on the mortgage, pay utilities and put groceries in the pantry. Sometime during the first few days of your employment, you should enroll in whatever benefits you need that your company offers. If the new firm does not offer the coverage you need, make an appointment with an insurance professional and use part of your first paycheck to protect you and your family. Remember, the income from your new job won’t benefit anyone if a catastrophic illness, disability or death suddenly takes it away.

Develop a plan to pay down your debts. When you have a job, debts are a nuisance. When you don’t have a job, they may become a threat to your future financial well-being. While it’s normal to hope that you never have to go through unemployment again, you must start preparing for the possibility.

If you are behind on your mortgage, call your lender to let them know of your new job and to work with them on a plan to catch up on your payments. If they are unwilling to work with you, consider using a Federal resource such as those offered by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Administration.

While there are fewer similar programs for car loans, calling your lender and trying to develop a plan for a loan you’re behind on should be your first step. continued on page 54

Healthy Eating

by Dr. Sherri Ziomek

Unheard Of Savings Available Now!

by Dan Jape This is an exciting time to be in the market for a new HVAC system in the greater Atlanta area due to the many programs and specials available to help with the cost of replacing an old, inefficient system.

The tax credit program is still available for homeowners and it is $500 as a straight bottom line credit off your income taxes. It is called the 25C program and it is available to most taxpayers without any income limits. You simply have to purchase a high efficiency furnace and air conditioner or heat pump and you can earn this lucrative credit.

There is money available from all the major EMC electric companies to finance new heating and cooling systems and it is in the form of a 36 month, no interest loan that can make the payments very affordable on a new comfort system that can save hundreds of dollars in energy bills every year. They also have very low interest loans for people who need long term payments.

The Atlanta Gas Light company has a number of specials that are available to almost anyone in the Atlanta area that has gas at their home. There are a number of different gas marketers, but they all buy their gas from Atlanta Gas Light Company.

There are a few cities that have their own gas companies such as City of Austell or Sugar Hill that do not participate in the gas promotions, but the vast majority of Atlanta homeowners can take advantage of these specials.

If you replace a furnace and an air conditioner and use an 80% efficient furnace, you can earn a $200 cash rebate and if you purchase a 90% furnace and an a/c unit, you can earn a $400 cash back rebate. If you currently have a heat pump or a dual fuel system with a gas furnace or a heat pump, you can earn a $1000 cash rebate if you replace the gas furnace and air conditioner or if you just replace the gas furnace and have the heat pump rewired to work as an a/c unit. This is a very lucrative program and this money will go a long way in helping with the cost of a new HVAC system replacement.

Trane also has incentives of $200, $400 and $1000 dollars or interest free financing for 36 months. All you have to do is purchase a high efficiency heating cooling system and the rebate is an instant rebate given at the time of purchase.

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It’s that time of year again where sweaters are sent to the closet and bathing suits and shorts become a regular (sometimes dreaded) thing. It’s time to “spring” into some new lifestyle changes that we have been perhaps procrastinating since January. It has to do with healthy eating. Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate — it is also about how you think about food. Healthy eating habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about food as nourishment rather than just something to gulp down in between meetings or on the way to pick up the kids.

Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart” — it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, as well as defend against depression. Additionally, learning the habits of healthy eating can boost your energy, sharpen your memory and stabilize your mood.

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin or depriving yourself of the foods you love.

Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy and keeping yourself as healthy as possible — all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. People often think of healthy eating as an all or nothing proposition, but a key foundation for any healthy diet is moderation. Despite what certain fad diets would have you believe, we all need a balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals to sustain a healthy body.

Choose healthy carbohydrates and fiber sources, especially whole grains, for long lasting energy. In addition to being delicious and satisfying, whole grains are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants, which help to protect against coronary heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes. Studies have shown people who eat more whole grains tend to have a healthier heart.

Protein gives us the energy to get up and go — and keep going.

Protein in food is broken down into the 20 amino acids that are the body’s basic building blocks for growth and energy and essential for maintaining cells, tissues and organs. A lack of protein in our diet can slow growth, reduce muscle mass, lower immunity and weaken the heart and respiratory system. Protein is particularly important for children, whose bodies are growing and changing daily.

Something not commonly looked at is good sources of healthy fats, which are needed to nourish your brain, heart and cells, as well as your hair, skin and nails. Foods rich in certain omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA are particularly important and can continued on page 54

Understanding Epilepsy Home Staging Should Include the Male Perspective

by Jeffery Glover Professional home stagers consult with homeowners on ways to sell their homes quickly and for the most money possible, but often lost in the design process is the fact that men are involved in buying decisions as well.

When having your home staged, it’s important to remember to appeal to both sexes and do some things that will pique a man’s interest just as much as a woman’s.

Professional stagers take into account buyer demographics, buying psychology and utilize design elements in planning out the rooms and space and the use of lighting and its effect on the space. Don’t be afraid to let them know if the home is leaning too far on the woman’s side.

Women tend to look for cozier settings or rooms that facilitate intimate conversations, while males gravitate toward rooms with gadgets, televisions and electronics.

Open spaces and higher ceilings are also a draw for men as psychologically they have a larger sense of personal space.

Professional stagers with men in mind try to create rooms where a man can feel as if he can walk through the house easily without stepping around all sorts of furniture.

When it comes to men, the garage and yard tend to be high up on the priority list, so it’s important to get these areas as perfect as possible.

Garages that have painted walls, clean floors and enough storage for various male oriented hobbies will impress. Shelf space is almost always looked at as a good thing here and a place to hang tools or a workbench would make a fine addition to attract male buyers. And remember, an empty garage looks much bigger than one with a car parked in it.

With the yard, showcasing a well-maintained lawn will help sell the male. Thick, healthy grass, minimal bushes to trim and easy to clean garden beds will meet the landscaping criterion the male buyer looks for.

Appealing to both sexes when staging and selling a home requires an emotional investment that will pay off in the end for all parties, just don’t forget that men need a connection, too.

Jeffrey Glover can be reached at (404) 694-0550. Prudential – Georgia Realty is an independently ownedand operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential company Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Yearly, some 50,000 Americans die from seizures and related causes. With three million Americans suffering from epilepsy, it’s the third most common neurological disorder in the US after Alzheimer’s and stroke.

Epilepsy is characterized by recurring seizures, which are disturbances in the brain’s electrical activity that cause an involuntary change in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior. Epilepsy affects all ages, all races, all socioeconomic groups and both genders. Diagnostic testing followed by antiepileptic medication is the standard treatment and the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) Medical & Case Management Program, has been addressing this need for 35 years.

Some clients are in need of medications due to loss of health insurance, through job loss or other hardships, in order to prevent seizures while waiting for approval to participate in state or county programs or the pharmaceutical companies’ Patient Assistance Programs. Though all prevention measures are important, regular epilepsy-related medical and case-management care has immediate positive effects while lowering the cost and need of medical care.

A loving mother, poet and friend are only a few words to describe Myrna Benoit, who lived with epilepsy for 72 years. An immigrant from Bluefields, Nicaragua, she became a US citizen, a home owner and raised three children, Roger, Cynthia and Leo. She truly lived the American dream. Myrna’s children, Cynthia Regalla and Leo Aguiar, owners of Create A Memory Studio and Photolab, in Acworth, would like to inform others about epilepsy. Did you know more people die each year from seizure related activity than breast cancer?

Karen Egozi, CEO (EFOF), notes that “While living with epilepsy and seizure disorders is difficult, it’s often the stigma and misunderstandings surrounding epilepsy that hinders our communities’ efforts to recognize and come to grips with this widespread and devastating disorder. Epilepsy is not a disease, it’s a symptom of an underlying neurological disorder and often can be controlled given proper medical care and medication.

Unfortunately, people die each year from epilepsy and, in many cases, these deaths could have been prevented.”

Established in 1971, not-for-profit 501(c)(3), EFOF serves as the lead advocate for the rights and needs of people with epilepsy and seizure disorders at the local, county and state level. EFOF provide services to families such as advocacy, case management, information, referral, support, medical services, neuropsychological services, prevention and education, individual and family counseling, research, resource materials, support groups and children’s camp. With the support and efforts of EFOF, it’s possible for others like Myrna Benoit to lead rich and fulfilling lives.

Thanks to the EFOF and Cynthia Regalla for providing this article regarding Epilepsy.

Best of the Best

Readers’ Choice

2011 Congratulations again to our 2011 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Winners!

These businesses would like to thank the people of Acworth for voting them the “Best of the Best.”

Prime Time for Eye Allergies

by Dr. Dylan Reach

Gluten-Free Goodness

by Tiffany Hughes I can remember having no idea what Celiac disease was when my mom was diagnosed with it 20 years ago.

Back then, the only gluten-free options were french fries, rice cakes and plain cornmeal. Being the adventurous cook that I was, I set out to create a variety of recipes for her that she could make with regular grocery items. Some of my creations were better than others — my banana bread tasted great, but the cornmeal birthday cake, well, not so much.

I discovered that plain, dried oatmeal works great as a substitute for bread crumbs in burgers, meatloaf, etc. Cornmeal provides a crispy coating when frying chicken or fish. You can use cream cheese in place of Cream Of soups. For instance, an 8 oz. block of cream cheese melted with 1 tsp. butter and fresh mushrooms makes wonderful Cream of Mushroom soup. For Cream of Chicken, simply add a can of cooked chicken and a little chicken broth or chicken bouillon. Melted cream cheese also makes a great cream sauce for pasta when combined with Zesty Italian dressing.

Fortunately today, there are a lot more options for gluten-free cooking. There are numerous premade mixes for both sweet and savory dishes. I have two that I use above all else. Pamela’s Baking and Pancake Mix works great in anything savory, especially cobblers and makes a great chicken pie. Use 2 cups Pamela’s with 2 cups milk and ¼ tsp. salt for chicken pie, and the same mixture with 2 cups sugar added makes a great fruit cobbler topping.

Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Flour is great to use for any sweet recipe. It is very smooth with no aftertaste. To make yummy sugar cookies, cream together 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 ½ tsp. vanilla. Add 1 beaten egg and 1 tsp. water. Beat until light & fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of Bob’s GF flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, and ¼ tsp. salt. Blend into cream mixture. Chill dough for 1 hour then roll into a log and slice.

Bake slices at 375 for 7-9 minutes then cool on a wire rack.

Eating gluten-free might require more cooking at home, but at least if you make the food yourself, you know it will taste good.

So focus on what you like and be adventurous. Happy Cooking!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She has written two cookbooks and will gladly provide additional gluten-free recipes if you email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

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Are you sneezing and congested? Are your eyes watery and red? Perhaps you have seasonal allergies. About 20 percent of adults and children in the United States suffer from allergies.

It’s the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.

Allergy suffers can have Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the thin, transparent layer that lines the inner eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Part of allergy suffering can include red, teary eyes or painful inner eyelids. This can be associated with seasonal springtime allergies or even summer and fall allergies. Red, watery eyes, inflamed inner eyelids, blurred vision, a scratchy feeling in the eyes and sometimes a puss-like or watery discharge can also be related to cosmetic, animal or fabric allergic reactions as well.

Over-the-counter and prescription medications each have their advantages; for example, overthe-counter products are often less expensive, while prescription ones are often stronger and more effective. Eye drops are available as simple eye washes, or they may have one or more active ingredients such as antihistamines, decongestants or mast cell stabilizers. Antihistamines relieve many symptoms caused by airborne allergens, such as itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Decongestants clear up redness and nasal congestion. Some products have ingredients that act as mast cell stabilizers, which alleviate redness and swelling. Mast cell stabilizers are similar to antihistamines, but while antihistamines are known for their immediate relief, mast cell stabilizers are known for their long-lasting relief.

Antihistamines, decongestants and mast cell stabilizers are available in pill form, but pills don’t work as quickly to bring eye relief.

For contact lens wearers, allergy season can present a more difficult predicament. Airborne allergens can get on your lenses, causing discomfort. Allergens can also stimulate the excessive production of natural substances in your eyes, which bind to your contacts and also become uncomfortable. Another alternative for dealing with allergies and irritated eyes is opting to use daily disposable contact lenses, which are discarded nightly. Because these lenses are replaced each day, irritating deposits cannot build up over time and cause or heighten allergy-related discomfort.

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

For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.

Second Saturday of the Month from May – October, 5:30 – 8:00

May Events

Alive After Five – Thursday, May 12,

from 5:30 — 7:30 at the Trackside Grill.

Call an ABA Member First!

March Schools of the Month

Monthly Luncheon – No regularly scheduled luncheon.

Love the Lake Sponsor Luncheon –

This special sponsor luncheon will be held at Henry’s Uptown on Thursday, May 26 at 11:30 am

Acworth Business Association Golf Tournament The 4th Annual Acworth Business Association (ABA) golf tournament will

Allatoona Elementary - Principal Kathleen Curran, Jacob Buatu, Nicole Escobar, Sasha Wolfenbarger, Vinny Loccioano & Teacher of the Year Stacy Melton

be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 9 a.m. at Cobblestone Golf Course. Come join us for an incredible day of golf! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Horizon Field and the ABA Gifts of Love Program. The Horizon Field is a special sports field dedicated to athletes with physical and mental disabilities. The money raised will be used to offset the operational costs of the leagues so that the services can be provided for free or at the lowest cost possible to the participants.

The tournament is $300 per team, $75 per individual. This is one of the best tournament deals in town! Registration includes breakfast, lunch, range balls, a raffle ticket and a goodie bag. Hole sponsorship opportunities are available for $100. Hole sponsors have the opportunity to set up on a hole and distribute information about their company. This is a great way to network your business!

For more information, contact James Albright at (770) 917-1234 or you can register online at www.acworthbusiness.org.

Acworth Business Association March Luncheon Held at NorthStar Church Speaker: Drew Tonsmeire, Director of KSU Small Business Development Pickett’s Mill Elementary - Principal Shelia Chesser, Payton Eeles, Britt McCord, Taylor Hogan and Teacher of the Year Laura Purcell

Students enjoyed a limo ride provided by Empress Elite Limousine

Catering provided by: Creations by Cookie

Past Presidents of the ABA

KSU Area Director Drew Tonsmeire, Maria Priestly of Empress Elite Limousine and ABA President Vince Bubolo

Jean Autry, Jeniah Marcano, Sandra Cook and Cathie Jones

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Warnings from the Better Business Bureau Caution When Using Wi-Fi Networks

BEWARE - Foreclosure “Rescue” Companies

Protecting your identity is important and with Wi-Fi networks popping up nearly everywhere, many consumers don’t realize the dangers that come with using a Wi-Fi connection that is not their own. The BBB, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urges consumers to think ahead before surfing the Web on a Wi-Fi hotspot.

U.S. homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure are being scammed by foreclosure “rescue” companies promising to save their house but that only take their money. In light of this, the BBB warns that gloomy forecasts for the housing and financial markets means that increasingly more people could fall prey to mortgage foreclosure scams.

Wi-Fi hotpots like coffee shops, libraries, airports, hotels and universities are all breeding grounds for hackers. According to the FTC, new hacking tools — available for free online — make hacking easy, even for users with limited technical know-how.

Consumers should be cautious before using a non-secure wireless network and before sending personal information via unencrypted websites. When surfing on a non-secure Internet connection, an individual’s personal information, private documents, contacts, photos and even login information can be up for grabs as other users on the network have the capability of seeing what is being sent.

“According to estimates, as many as 1.7 million homeowners could lose their house to foreclosure in the next couple years,” said Fred T. Elsberry, Jr., President & CEO of the BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & Northeast Georgia.

“These people will be in the desperate position of trying to save their home and they’ll look for someone to trust. Unfortunately, con artists are seeing their chance to step in and make a fast buck off of troubled homeowners.”

Fred T. Elsberry, Jr., President & CEO of the BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & Northeast Georgia, warns consumers against two popular security scams that can be associated with using an unsecure Internet connection.

Typically, homeowners report that they were either contacted directly by a mortgage foreclosure rescue company or came across a Web site while searching for help to stop foreclosure on their home. The companies claimed they would renegotiate the terms of their mortgages and stop foreclosure actions, or the homeowners would get their money back.

“Many consumers don’t realize the repercussions that come from using a Wi-Fi hotspot. Phishing, a popular e-mailing scam, and smishing, a SMS texting scam, grow exponentially when hackers obtain access to personal information on the Web via an unsecure Wi-Fi network.” BBB urges consumers to protect themselves from such scams by securing their Internet surfing.

Victims, who were desperate to keep their homes, paid as much as $1,300. In the end, the companies did very little work or often nothing at all. Most victims, not only lost their homes, but they also have not been able to get promised refunds, either.

The BBB offers the following advice for homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure:

In order to confirm that an Internet connection is secure, follow the FTCs top Wi-Fi tips: • Make sure the connection is protected by a unique password.

If a Wi-Fi hotspot doesn’t ask for a password, the Internet connection is not secure. If a hotspot asks for a password just to grant access, consumers should proceed as if the connection were unsecured. Only trust home and work internet connections that are protected by a customized user password. Wi-Fi hotspot connections with generic passwords are vulnerable to hackers.

• Transmitted information should be encrypted. When sending personal information like addresses, credit card numbers and Social Security numbers over the Internet, make sure the website is fully encrypted and the network is secure. Look for https (the “s” stands for secure) at the beginning of the URL address to confirm its security.

• Don’t stay permanently logged-in to wireless hotspots. Never leave your Internet connection running while your computer is unattended and log-off after every use.

• Change your passwords frequently. When creating new accounts, use different passwords. Do not use the same password for different sites. If one password is hacked, the chances of other accounts being hacked becomes greater with repeated passwords.

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• Contact the BBB to request a free Reliability Report before paying any “rescue” company. Also, check with your state Attorney General and state Real Estate Commission.

• Beware of the personal approach. Some less-than-ethical businesses will stuff a handwritten note in your front door or mailbox that implies that “help” is available from someone who has your best interests in mind.

• Talk to your lender. The first thing you should do is talk to your mortgage company about how to restructure your loan payment or refinance.

• Never sign a contract under pressure and never sign away ownership of your property. Ask a trusted family member, your attorney or a financial professional to review any paperwork you may be asked to sign.

• If you feel you have been taken advantage of by an unethical mortgage foreclosure “rescue” company, file a complaint with your BBB.

***For more consumer tips, visit www.bbb.org. *** BBB representatives are available to assist you from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. — 4 p.m. All BBB reports and the ability to file complaints can be done at www.bbb.org. BBB reports are also available via the automated phone system 24 hours a day by calling (404) 766-0875.

Inhumane Society

by C. A. Phillips

Forgiveness

by J.R. Lee One of the most challenging aspects of our lives comes in the area of forgiveness. We have also gone through experiences that have left us hurt, confused, sad, angry and potentially bitter. We readily expect others to forgive our offenses. That is the easy part. The hard part is forgiving others.

1. If I forgive, am I condoning what they did? No. God forgives our sin & condones none. Forgiveness doesn’t mean the sin wasn’t that bad — it means God is that good.

2. What if the other person isn’t sorry? True forgiveness releases the offense before or even if you are never asked.

Forgiveness isn’t based on the response of the person — for the follower of Christ — it’s born out of our response to the Gospel.

Often, forgiveness precedes repentance. 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. Jesus forgave while they continued to spit at Him on the cross (Luke 23:34-35). Also, see Matthew 18.

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.

5. How do I forgive? There are many offenses beyond our ability to forgive. None are beyond the ability of Christ to forgive through you. For you, forgiveness might be a miracle.

But God isn’t relying on your power to forgive anymore than he was relying on the power of Moses to part the Red Sea. Ask Christ to unleash in you His power of forgiveness that stems from Jesus did for us on the cross.

6. How quickly must I forgive? Immediately. We’re in a selfmade jail and at a stand-still in our relationship with God until we forgive.

It’s embarrassing. Downright maddening. Sad. Pathetic. And, I am sometimes guilty of it myself. Perhaps you are as well.

I coach basketball and, right now, baseball. I love it. It consumes me, but I so enjoy the opportunity to help coach and teach kids that it’s worth the sacrifice.

But, I’ve seen a lot of ugliness on the court and on the field.

Humans become monsters. Throwing tantrums. Lacking self-control. Unsportsmanlike behavior. Boos. Stomping feet. Ridicule. Emotions off the charts. And, guess what…it’s usually not the kids. It’s the coaches, parents, and grandparents!

As the head coach of several teams over the years, I have contested many calls that officials and umpires have made. I am pretty critical of them, and will not hesitate to express my bewilderment at a brutal call. I have never used profanity or made a personal comment to anyone. I am normally able to reign it in, but two years ago it got the best of me. The pitch got by the catcher, and I sent the runner from third base to try and score him. The catcher flipped the ball to the pitcher in time to make the tag, but the pitcher reached for the runner, and tagged him high on the chest when he slid. He was clearly safe, but the umpire called him out. That run would have tied the game!

Instead of just saying, “Umpires are human, too. We all make mistakes,” I chose to run down the third base line and go all “Earl Weaver” on him. Maybe even a little Billy Martin. I got down on my hands and knees and pointed to the precise spot that the tag was made. I then cleared off the plate with my bare hands to demonstrate where my runner slid to beat the tag. I did everything but pull a Lou Piniella and throw bases across the field. Did it change the call? No. Did I look foolish? Likely.

This was 9 & 10-year old recreational baseball. Last I checked, there are no professional scouts in the stands. No high school or college coaches, either. Even if there were, it wouldn’t excuse that behavior.

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 sins committed against us. If it hurts us to remember, either we need additional healing or have not truly forgiven.

There is a difference, however, between the head coach arguing a call, and a parent or spectator in the stands. The officials make it clear that they only want to hear from the head coach if there is a dispute. So, as a head coach, I am defending my players. I am working on their behalf to make sure the umpires do their very best. If there is an issue with another coach or player, it is my responsibility to address it with that coach. No one else should be involved in it.

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. The father of the prodigal son celebrated his return.

But, it doesn’t always happen that way. Not in baseball, not in school, not in life. People are often undignified and accusatory.

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Breaking the Surface Four tips for recovering from unemployment Continued from page 40

All too often during unemployment, credit cards may be used to get by when cash is low. While your interest rates may have been low when you initially signed up for the card, new legislation has caused a spike in credit card rates. Rates of 20% - 30% are not uncommon as banks react to new rules.

Paying down these balances should also be a primary goal.

Remember to start paying yourself. Whether you call it a rainy day fund, a nest egg or emergency cash, slowly, paycheck by paycheck, begin paying yourself a fraction of your salary.

Some experts will argue that a family should keep six months to one year’s worth of expenses in the bank for unexpected events such as a blown car engine, the roof caving in, or another round of unemployment. For many families, that may feel like an insurmountable sum. But as the old joke goes “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer: “One bite at a time.” Paying yourself has to be done paycheck-to-paycheck, little by little.

Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770) 9526707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.

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of dollars in wasted energy bills. A dirty blower wheel and any number of items out of sync can come back to haunt you in higher bills and poor comfort. People who have their routine service performed are assured they are getting their money’s worth when the long hot summer days arrive with a vengeance.

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096

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reduce cardiovascular disease, improve your mood and help prevent dementia.

If you succeed in planning your diet around fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and good fats, you may find yourself naturally cutting back on foods that can get in the way of your healthy diet, such as sugar and salt. Healthy eating starts with great planning. You will have won half the healthy diet battle if you have a well-stocked kitchen, a stash of quick and easy recipes and plenty of healthy snacks. You’ll never know until you try something new and that is half the fun or trying. Remember, be well and have fun.

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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9. What if I don’t want to forgive? Pray to realize how much the Lord has forgiven you. Then, by God’s grace, pass on to others the forgiveness given to you.

Grace extended (to others) follows grace received (from God.) If you don’t extend it — you’ve probably never received it. In other words — forgiven people forgive people.

It’s been 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 the church website at www.freedomchurch.tv. Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv.

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disagree. They think the world of themselves, but see the worst in others. Umpires included.

We often utter the over-used, disingenuous phrase, “It’s for the kids.” But, the kids are the last ones we are thinking about when we are berating, insulting, or putting down another human being.

In the end, is it worth it?

Recently, an umpire made another terrible call — actually several of them — in a game I was coaching. We had the tying run on third base, and he called a third strike on a ball that was at my batter’s neck when it crossed the plate. That ended the inning, as well as our chances of winning the game. I let him know I didn’t agree with the call, and eventually walked away and let it go.

But, one of our fans wouldn’t let it go. He continued to voice his displeasure. And, after the game, he told the umpire that he was the worst umpire he’d ever seen. I asked him, “What good did that do?” He said, “Well, it made me feel better. I had to get it out of my system.”

As adults, we need to do a better job of being the types of role models kids not only look up to, but emulate. If we do, then when we say, “It’s just a game,” that’s what it’ll be. And, it’ll truly be for the kids, not an opportunity for adults to act like twoyear olds.

C.A. Phillips serves as the Married Couples Pastor at NorthStar Church in Acworth/Kennesaw, GA., and has lived in Kennesaw for nearly 30 years. Email him at ca.phillips@northstarchruch.org or check out his blog at www.caphillips.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. & 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Student Service: 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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, (770) 893-8834 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Dan Willis 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 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Paul Vance 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

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Keystone Baptist Church (meets at Harrison High School) 4500 Due West Road, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 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: 7 p.m.

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m.

Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 7 p.m.

Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Doug Burrier Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: David E. Owen 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: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 8 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study/AWANA: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: James G. Wright Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:10 a.m.

Pastor: Aaron Johnson www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kennesaw, (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Bill Avery 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

West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service 11 a.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

EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m.

Christian Ed: 9:15 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: 8:45, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.livinghopevision.com First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw (770) 427-0325 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Craig Storlie 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. Fred Boozer (Interim) www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m.

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

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Int. Pastor: Rev. Cyndi Parr www.kirkwoodpc.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church USA 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 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 & 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.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 Congregation Ner Tamid www.nertamidonline.com (678) 264-8575 Friday night Shabbat Services on the Second and Fourth Friday of every month.

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: Brian Butler 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. Katie Strals www.countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Shelton Elementary, (404) 579-9753 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ken Hagler www.crossroadsum.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.

7 p.m. Service in Portuguese Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

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

Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250 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: Josh Blevins 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 Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-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 Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com Freedom Church Meets at Barber Middle School (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Meets at McClure Middle School, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Tim Houston www.joshuagospeltabernacle.com Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church Meets at Hayes Elementary School (770) 421-1018

Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth

(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 Oakwood Community Church 2714 Valleyhill Drive (404) 931-9590 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Dave Meadows Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org River Church Of Acworth 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (770) 974-8180 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Dave McClanahan www. riverchurchofacworth.org RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstonewf.org The Rock of Atlanta 146 Kelli Clark Ct. (770) 975-ROCK Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.therockofatlanta.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unitycc.com Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 3732 Cedarcrest Road, (678) 383-2299 Saturday Service: 6 p.m.

Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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

Reverend: Adrian Pleus www.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/

Acworth Church a Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com

Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sr. Minister: Mr. Lynn T. Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000 Burn Permits: Cherokee (770) 720-3525 Paulding (770) 505-2876 Business Licenses: Cherokee (678) 493-6108 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550 Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 443-7527 Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (770) 528-3251 Paulding (404) 657-9300 Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616 Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 493-4000 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160 Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 974-3330 Paulding (770) 443-7881 Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800 License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7585 Senior Services:

Cherokee (770) 345-5312 Cobb (770) 528-5364 Paulding (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606 Taxes — Property: Cherokee (678) 493-6414 Cobb (770) 528-8600 Paulding (770) 443-7581 Traffic Signals: Cherokee (678) 493-6077 Cobb (770) 528-8162 Voter Registration: Cherokee (770) 479-0407 AROU N D A B O U T A C WORT H | M AY 2 0 1 1

Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee Cobb Paulding Child Support Enforcement: Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 528-2300 (770) 443-7503 (770) 493-6101 (770) 528-2004 (770) 443-7601

(770) 720-7712 (770) 427-0418 (678) 363-8570 (404) 921-1490

(770) 720-3610 (770) 528-5000 (770) 443-7810

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (404 624-7000 HERO (Highway Emergency) (404) 635-8000 HOSPITALS: Wellstar Cobb Wellstar Kennestone Wellstar Paulding

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

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

(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

Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5610 Paulding (770) 443-3565 Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157 Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5616 Paulding (770) 445-1511 Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/animal Meals "Fur" Pets: “Feeding the Pets of the Needy”

(770) 712-4077

www.mealsfurpets.com POST OFFICE: Acworth Kennesaw Oak Grove

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

RECYCLING: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee Cobb Paulding UTILITIES: Cable (Comcast)

(770) 345-3300 (770) 499-4600 (770) 443-3010

404-COMCAST (266-2278)

Electric: Acworth Power Cobb EMC Georgia Power

(770) 917-8903 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890

Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co.

(770) 994-1946

(770) 470-1813 (770) 423-1000 (770) 222-6868

LIBRARIES: Cherokee Co. Libraries Cobb Co. Libraries Acworth Libraries

(770) 479-3090 (770) 528-2320 (770) 917-5165

NON-EMERGENCY 911: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(770) 479-3117 (770) 499-3911 (770) 443-7629

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(678) 493-6200 (770) 499-4136 (770) 445-1511

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

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

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

Acworth Intermediate School 4220 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6600 Principal: Kathleen Curran

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

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

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

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

Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley

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

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

Baker Elementary School 2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6629 Principal: Dr. Phyllis Jones

Lost Mountain Middle School 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8224 Principal: Dr. Terry Poor

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

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

Bullard Elementary School 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152 (678) 594-8720 Principal: Sharon Hardin

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

Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Dr. Pam Colvin

McClure Middle School (Paulding County) 315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132 (770) 505-3700 Principal: Dr. Dick Hutnik

Durham Middle School 2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101 (770) 975-6641 Principal: Georganne Young

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: Scott Viness

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

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: Jennifer Scrivner

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: Cathy Wentworth

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: Sheila Chesser

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

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

Shelton Elementary School 1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132 (770) 443-4244 Principal: Penny Noel Vaughan Elementary School 5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127 (678) 594-8298 Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney

PRIVATE SCHOOLS 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 Montessori Director: Denise Glass www.furtahprep.org Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 Principal: Jamie Smithey www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507 450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101 Director of Ed: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.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 Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com

School Contact Information

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

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

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 (770) 419-8601 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sr. Mary Jacinta, O.P. www.scsiena.org The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Don Robertson www.thewalkerschool.org St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Principal: Pat Allen www.stjosephschool.org

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RECREATION & HOBBIES

Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org

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

Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

www.atlantayachtclub.org

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

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

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Children’s PEACE Center (770) 917-8815 www.childrenspeacecenter.com

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info

(770) 974-3577

Foothills Running Club John McCusker,

(770) 924-9504

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org

Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819

www.leadsnetgroup.com

Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820

Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org

No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864 www.nofeereferralnetwork.com

Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278

Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) (770) 423-9622

West Cobb Business Association

Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres (770) 974-6696

West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

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

(678) 776-6331

www.westcobbbusiness.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org

AARC (All About Reaching Children) (678) 574-6023 www.allaboutreachingchildren.org

Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org

Children Child Advocacy Council (770) 345-8100

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

Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (770) 345-1879 www.cherokeehabitat.net

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

Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Cobb County Habitat for Humanity (770) 432-7954 www.cobbhabitat.org

Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

(770) 428-2100

Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483

Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687

County Democratic Party (770) 345-3489

Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty

Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-9882 www.humanecobb.org

Cobb County Democratic Party (770) 420-7133

Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898

Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856

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Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue (706) 698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com

www.papaspantry.org

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

Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400

Cherokee County Republican Party (770) 592-0575

Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

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

Here Am I Ministries, Inc. (770) 529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption (770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org

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Atlanta Yacht Club

Cobb County Republican Party (770) 421-1833 Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (770) 785-2522

MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Newcomers of Cobb County (678) 402-6152 www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT:

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 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 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. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360, Canton, GA 30114 GA: (770) 479-1888 Website: http://linder.house.gov fax: (770) 479-2999

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 Chip Rogers (R), District 21 (770) 516-0543 e-mail: ChipRogers2@comcast.net fax: (404) 463-1385

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4

(770) 443-7550, x4009

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 704-4398, x4370

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Office Superintendent, Fred Sanderson

Board of Education: Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 e-mail: lcrowder-eagle.boardmember@cobbk12.org

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

(770) 426-3300 (770) 426-3453

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Senator Bill Heath (R), District 31 e-mail: billheath@billheath.net

(770) 537-5234

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37

(770) 426-4619

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 e-mail: cbyrd@legis.state.ga.us

(404) 557-5069

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

(404) 656-0126

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

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

(678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6000

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (770) 720-6393 90 North Street, Suite 330 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega-sheriff.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

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

(678) 575-0596

(770) 528-3300

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

(770) 974-3533

Helen Goreham (R), District 1 e-mail: hgoreham@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3313

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

(770) 974-5259

JoAnn Birrell, District 3 e-mail: joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 917-1883

100 Cherokee Street (770) 528-3300 Marietta, GA 30090 fax: (770) 720-6361 Website: www.cobbcounty.org

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

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