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6 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 8 — 14 COMMUNITY NEWS 16 cOMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 20 — 21 OMEGA LEARNING CENTER 28 — 29 rEADERS’ CHOICE BALLOT 32 — 33 acworth business association

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Crystal Carr and her husband, Rick Caffey, are the owners of Around Acworth, Inc. who publish the Acworth Community Magazine. Crystal has owned several small businesses over the years and is a licensed Real Estate Agent. Rick has also owned several small businesses and is an active member of the Air Force Reserves and is currently deployed. He is also a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm. ACW O R T H C O M M U NIT Y M AGAZ INE | F EBRUARY 2 0 13

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Contributors Don Akridge, Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Kristy Alcala, Bobbie Jo Ryan, Jeff Chase, Dr. Julie Poteet, James Albright, Don Kyle, Lauren Ham, Dr. Scott Harden, Dr. Nedra Dodds, Tiffany Hughes, Dan Jape, J. R. Lee, Dr. Sherri Ziomek, Marian Jordan, Frank White, Mayor Tommy Allegood, Jeff Glover, C.A. Phillips, Leang Heng, Chief Wayne Dennard & Brandon Douglas


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Message From The Mayor Let’s Make 2013 — “Lucky 13!” Please join me at the Acworth Business Association’s annual State of the City Address on February 7, at 11:30 a.m. at NorthStar Church and learn how we can help make this year your “Lucky 13!” We are off to a great start with: • The redevelopment of the old Day’s Chevrolet property underway. I invite you to take a ride down Main Street and see the development progress as this site is transformed into a beautiful assisted living neighborhood which promises to become one of the most wonderful senior assisted facilities in our community. • The completion of our Downtown School Street road project off Cherokee Street, is paving the way for another new downtown housing development. • Engineering for a quiet zone that will make our railroad crossings safer. • Engineering to rebuild the Highway 41 and Mars Hill Road intersection in order to have a much better traffic flow. • Designing a new police station to create an even more effective public safety program. • Becoming a “Heart Ready City” in which our staff and community receive extensive training in the use of deliberator technology and CPR/First Aid, as we continue to be prepared to save lives in our community. • The beginning of construction on the new Cauble Park playground — expect to see this project completed by the end of March. Photo Credit - Brett May Photography

“Lucky 13” will be another milestone in our journey to build our vision of “Quality of Life” and advance our mission for economic development that is unmatched by any community in our region. Ladies and gentlemen…this is why wherever you go, you will always be ready to come back home, because for the people of Acworth…“there’s no place like home!” Also, if you haven’t had an opportunity yet, make sure to download the 2013 Calendar of Events at www.acworth.org. Some notable events taking place in February and March are the PTS Sports Cupid Chase 5K on February 9, at 8 a.m., the American Red Cross Blood Drive on February 15, at the Acworth Beach House from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., the Daddy-Daughter Dance on February 16, from 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Last, but not least, the City of Acworth will be partnering with Freedom Church to hold a Friday Night Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 22, at the Acworth Sports Complex at 8 p.m. You will also notice the Acworth Sports Complex and Newberry Park getting busier with the kickoff of the 2013 Acworth Baseball Association Spring season. More than 900 kids are expected to take the field this Spring! There are several ways to get informed on activities taking place in the City of Acworth. You can follow us on Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, or visit our website at www.acworth.org. — Mayor Tommy Allegood


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Acworth’s Daddy/Daughter Dance

Sign-Up Day on Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. located at Logan Farm Park. Free Agent registration is $35 and teams will be selected. For more information or to register, visit www.acworthflagfootball.com or call (770) 917-1234 or email jwhite@acworth.org.

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Candy cane wishes and sugarplum dreams, there’s a party filled with sweet things! King Kandy invite you to take a trip through the Kingdom of Sweet Adventures to the Candy Castle! Dress in colorful party attire as you go down the Rainbow Trail. Don’t forget to go through Peppermint Forest and Gumdrop Pass to complete your adventure in “Candy Land!” It will be an evening of great times for all. The dance will be held on Saturday, February 16, from 7 — 9 p.m., at North Cobb High School, for girls 13 and under, accompanied by their fathers or a male escort. This dance is a great opportunity for dads and their daughters to spend a special evening together. Refreshments will be served and a DJ will provide music for the “couples” to dance the night away. Sportography will be set up for optional pictures. Pre-register by 5 p.m. on February 15 for a discount and to guarantee receiving a welcome gift and a going away gift! City of Acworth residents/$25 per couple and Non-Residents/$35, each additional daughter/$10. There will be on-site registration the day of the dance for an additional $10 fee. For more information, email lham@acworth.org or call (770) 917-1234. To register online, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Adult Flag Football League Mark your Calendars! With a break out fourth season, the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department has the premiere adult flag football league around. Records, statistics, player(s) of the week, write-ups and box scores after each game and the SuperJoe Bowl to end post season play, the Acworth Adult Flag Football League is a joyful experience for those football fans that still love to play the game. Game play is 7 on 7 and teams may have a roster of up to 17 players. All games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Amos Durr Field with no cost to spectators. Start building your team and dynasty today! Team registration fee is only $350 which covers all your league expenses. Teams are responsible for providing their own jerseys. If you do not have a team, come out and participate in our Free Agent 8

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The North Cobb High School tennis team is hosting a tennis mixer and silent auction on Friday, March 8, at the Legacy Park tennis courts and clubhouse. The mixer is open to players of all levels and will take place from 6 — 8 p.m. The silent auction will start at 6 p.m. and last bids will be accepted at 9:30 p.m. Some of the items to be auctioned include a guided fishing trip, a tennis racquet, numerous restaurant gift cards, tennis lessons provided by local pros and tickets to local attractions. For more information, to sign up or to make a donation, please visit www.lptennis.org.

Major Changes Coming to Car Tag Law The Georgia legislature recently made major changes regarding the taxation of motor vehicles. The new law goes into effect March 1, and at some point these changes will affect every motor vehicle owner in the state. Cobb Tax Commissioner Gail Downing provides important information about these changes to tag and title laws in a video, which is available at www. cobbcounty.org/tag. Motor vehicle owners are encouraged to watch this video explaining the new law.

CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Kyle Thornton! She was the first to find the wording “the more serious and more costly it becomes” on page 30. She won a $10 gift cerificate to Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe.

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APRD Spring Preschool Sport Camp The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department will be having a spring edition of Preschool Sports Camp. This is a noncompetitive program to help three and four year olds develop basic skills for sports programs in the future. The program gives children a chance to explore a variety of different sports all in one program. Preschool sports camp exposes these eager preschoolers to soccer, T-ball, basketball and even speed & agility developmental sessions through 9 organized instructional sessions. Parents can enjoy the spring weather with your child as you discover their potential to be the next big homerun hitter, soccer stud, and/or basketball superstar. Sessions are every Thursday morning from 9 — 9:45 a.m., from April 18 — June 13, at the Horizon Field at the Acworth Sports Complex. Registration fee for City Residents/$50 and Non-City Residents/$65. For more information or to register, visit www. acworthparksandrec.org, stop by the office located at 4762 Logan Road or call (770) 917-1234.

and other professions, as well as from volunteer, civic and religious organizations. Leadership Cobb develops leadership skills and promotes professional and personal growth through experiential learning opportunities. Class members are introduced to a variety of viewpoints, illustrating the array of economic, political, educational and social factors at work in Cobb County. The deadline for nominations is February 22. Fill out a nomination form online at www.cobbchamber.org or fax the nominee’s name, title, employer, mailing address, email address and business or mobile telephone number to (770) 763-4295. For more information, contact Michele Bickerstaff at (770) 859-2345 or email mbickerstaff@cobbchamber.org.

Ground Breaking of Kennesaw Skatepark

Kennesaw’s Annual Valentine’s Dance Don’t miss out and don’t be late for this very important date! The classic story of Alice in Wonderland comes alive for a very special Valentine’s Dance Party and Dinner — where up is down and everything is off-kilter. It will be held on Saturday, February 9, from 6 — 9 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. Enjoy all your favorite tunes spun by a “Mad Hatter” DJ, plenty of dancing, tea-party decorations, “eat me” cookie treats and fanciful fun. Say “Tweedledum and Tweedledee” and you just might get a photo opportunity with the White Rabbit or Alice herself! Seating will be open for a buffet-style Italian dinner that will be served; however, tables will be reserved for parties purchasing six or more tickets. Advance tickets/$10 per person and can be purchased online at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec or at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Tickets at the door/$15 per person (based on availability.) For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

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A ceremony on Thursday, January 10, marked the official construction start of the long-awaited Kennesaw Skatepark in Swift-Cantrell Park. The ground breaking event was attended by the Mayor and Council, city staff, Cobb County Commissioners JoAnn Birrell and Helen Goreham, other county representatives and many local skateboarding aficionados. This will be the first ever permanent skate park to feature elements modeled on a street league design. It will include elements for skateboarders of all skill levels and will be capable of hosting large and small size skateboarding events. The first phase will consist of the Skatepark Plaza, additional parking, lighting and restrooms; the flow course and bowls will be built during the second phase for which fundraising is in progress. The estimated total project cost, including both phases, is $1.8 million; $1.4 million was approved by voters as part of the 2011 SPLOST and the remainder will come from corporate or private donations or grants, not the city’s general fund. The Phase I estimated construction time is six months. Phase II will begin as soon as funding is secured.

Red Cross Blood Drive On Friday, February 15, the Acworth Parks & Recreation and Community Resource Department is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., at the Acworth Beach House located in Cauble Park. The Acworth Beach House is located at 2293 Beach Street, Acworth. The Red Cross is the nation’s largest blood provider, and supplies more than 120 hospitals and health care facilities throughout the state. Remember one donor could potentially save up to three lives! For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www. acworthparksandrecreation.org, email at jchase@acworth.org or (770) 917-1234.



Ford Elementary Hosts Annual Spelling Bee

Senior Luncheon The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Departments Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 19. Join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center in Acworth. Lunch is served at noon. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE to all seniors!!!

NCCS Homecoming 2013

L – R: Debare Omonaiye, Dawn Lowe, Jonathan Maldonado, Karen Towery and Kyle Homes.

Ford Elementary School held its annual Spelling Bee on January 17 — there were twenty finalists made up of 4th & 5th graders. This year’s event was led by Assistant Principal, Annette Craddock along with EIP teacher, Leslie Watt. A special congratulations to this year’s winners who will advance to the next District round:

The North Cobb Christian School Homecoming Court walked the “red carpet” on Saturday, January 12, complete with “paparazzi” (student government members flashing cameras) in “A Night on the Red Carpet.” The crowd enjoyed a special night of glamour and the finale ended with the crowning of the 2013 Homecoming King and Queen – seniors Ethan Kraft and Samantha Keitt!

1st Place – 5th Grader Jonathan Maldonado in Mrs. Wiltshire’s class. 2nd Place – 4th Grader Debare Omonaiye in Mrs. Miller’s & Mrs. Kelly’s class. The students endured over 5 rounds of words that had an extreme level of difficulty. “The students were great! They are all winners for just having the courage to stand before a live audience,” said Mrs. Craddock. Judges for this year’s event were Dawn Lowe from Omega Learning Center, Karen Towery from the Northwest YMCA and Kyle Holmes from Kid Chess. All finalists were given a certificate of participation along with a coupon from Chick-Fil-A. They also received a special picture taken with Principal, Dr. Jami Frost. Congratulations to all the 2013 Class Winners and Spelling Bee Contestants.

Community Blood Drive The City of Kennesaw is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 5, from 2 — 7 p.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. Most healthy people who are at least 17 years of age, or 16 with parental consent, and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood every 56 days. February is American Heart Month, so it’s a great time to put your heart into a worthwhile cause. Visit www.redcrossblood. org/make-donation (and enter sponsor code KP&R) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714. 12

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NCCS — New Exercise & Sport Science Academy North Cobb Christian School is pleased to announce the addition of a 5th academy to its Upper School curriculum opportunities. The Academy of Exercise and Sport Science is designed for students who have an interest in sports management, athletic training, coaching, nursing, physical therapy and any other areas that would fall under the scope of exercise and sport science. The four current Upper School Academies at NCCS include The Academy of the Arts, The Academy of Business, The Academy of Math, Science & Technology and The Academy of Counseling, Ministry & Education. All academies include a specific slate of courses for students that culminates with an internship in their specific area of interest.

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Acworth Achievers Team Up With Goodwill The Acworth Achievers are at it again! The Acworth Achievers program has joined efforts with Goodwill. Together they will be collecting new and gently used clothes and shoes that will be resold to help fund Goodwill’s Job Training and Placement Program which assist persons with disabilities and other disadvantages. They encourage everyone to get involved by dropping off their donations at the collection bins located at City Hall, Acworth Parks and Recreation Department and the Acworth Police Department. For more information, visit www.acworthachievers.com or call (770) 917-1234.

Kyle Korver Foundation Awards Acworth Youth Program

The Acworth Business Association (ABA) will be teeing up at the Brookstone Country Club on March 25, at 9 a.m., for their annual golf tournament to support the ABA Education Outreach and the Horizon Field. The ABA is looking for golfers and sponsors to help make the tournament another success in 2013. They are set to have the Ft. Lauderdale Scramble along the beautiful course at Brookstone Country Club off Mars Hill Road in Acworth. Registration fee is $100 or $400/each foursome and includes the greens fee, golf cart, goodie bags, breakfast, snacks and lunch. There will also be a silent auction for some great prizes at the event. Get involved and help the ABA by sponsoring a hole for as little as $100 or sponsor another asset of the tournament like the putting contest or be one of the presenting sponsors! Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive as well as the top three finishing teams.

The Acworth Achievers created by the City of Acworth was awarded tickets by Atlanta Hawks player, Kyle Korver and his foundation, to see the Hawks take on the Chicago Bulls back in December. These carefully selected participants were pleased to know their hard work in school and in the community were being noticed. Also, to their surprise, rapper and actor T.I. held a live performance at half time of the game!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration The City of Acworth hosted their first Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration on Monday, January 21. The ceremony took take place at City Hall at and guest speakers included Mayor Tommy Allegood, Alderman Tim Houston and other figures from the community. Immediately following the ceremony, the Acworth Achievers hosted their 4th Annual MLK Day of Service at the historic Roberts School Community and Education Center. The Acworth Achievers Mentoring and After School Program is a program that provides middle and high school students service learning projects in addition to educational assistance and recreational activities throughout the year. For more information about the program, please visit their website at www.acworthachievers.com. 14

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The ABA is a collection of more than 250 local businesses that meet the first Thursday of each month and provide a great business networking opportunity for any size business. For more information about the ABA and the golf tournament or to sponsor, contact JRM Management Services, at (770) 423-1330.

Booth Western Art Museum Takes Top Prize Booth Western Art Museum’s educational program What’s the Story? Connecting Art & Literacy has won the Education Category at the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries (GAMG) annual conference in Athens, Georgia. Over the past decade, the Booth Education Department has continued to develop and coordinate educational opportunities for students visiting the Museum. What’s the Story? Connecting Art & Literacy provides gallery lessons and hands-on activities developed around the narrative works in museum’s collection. The artwork offers a wonderful and accessible way for students with different learning styles to enhance their reading and writing abilities. The program was developed by five extremely creative classroom teachers and museum education staff to meet Georgia Performance Standards in language arts, social studies and visual arts. To learn more about the Booth Western Art Museum, visit www.boothmuseum.org.



Community Spotlight.... by Cynthia Regalla February is best known for the month with the least amount of days and one special day…Valentine’s Day — the day we celebrate “Love.” But for the new philanthropist, one day is not enough to celebrate Love for Humankind; it is a part of their lifestyle. Who are these philanthropists? They are dedicated people of all ages, ethnicities and economic classes who are making a difference in their communities and globally by maximizing the resources at their disposal. Volunteers, donors and advocates who are unleashing a growing network of support for the organizations they collaborate with use the internet, social media, marketing and traditional methods to engage their family, friends, neighbors and small business. Philanthropy has changed — people are no longer waiting for death to donate — they are giving throughout life. With diversifying leadership, philanthropy no longer corrects for the market, it connects to the market, because the market is part of the solution. Working from the bottom up opened a wide range of new opportunities to improve the way that philanthropy operates, making it possible to be more effective and better able to create lasting change.

Blake & Jennifer Blomquist This month’s “Community Spotlight” is on Blake and Jennifer Blomquist. They have three children, Brenden, Brett and Leah, and Blake has an older son in college, Cameron. Blake and Jennifer are both self-employed, working through challenging economic times and at the same time doing what they can to help others onto stronger ground. I met the dynamic duo in the fall of 2010, during football season, at the time they were assisting a single parent who had been laid off with living arrangements and new employment. Recently, my family and I celebrated the New Year at their home. While enjoying the fireworks, I noticed one of their trailers and utility garage was overflowing with flattened cardboard boxes. I had to ask, “Jennifer, what did you and Blake get into this time?” She said, “Oh, they’re all from the Food Drive that we helped out with at church for Christmas.” Q: Blake, how do you and Jennifer help make your community better on a regular basis? A: Hey…personally I just try to “Drive Slow & Pay Fast!” — I try not to worry about things that are not in my control! On the other hand and in a less passive way, I just try to help others when I can and engage the best in myself and others as often as possible. As President/Owner of Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Inc., I have coordinated the donation of over 200 cemetery lots and burial vaults annually for families who have a death and cannot otherwise afford to bury their loved one in a dignified way. I started doing this in 2004 — a vault and a lot typically have a $3,000 value....it’s our way of “Giving Back.” As President/Owner of www.k9drugfinder.com, I regularly offer

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search and drug detection services for parents who have a child in danger at no charge. I mean, taking my dog and searching a kid’s room and car for the presence of drug odors is the only way to 100% verify drug presence if it is physically un-findable. Offering parents that actual physical proof — the power that having that gives the parent to make an intervention is huge. It could save a kid’s life! Jennifer is an instrumental part of the “Hope for Christmas” drive through our church — West Ridge Church. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, she has all of our trailers piled high with stuff and she’s coordinating, making calls, delivering stuff...it’s crazy! She plays a key role in getting food and gifts to families that wouldn’t really have had a Christmas otherwise! Q: Define a great life. A: Being able to work to live instead of living to work! Having the opportunity to do something in your professional life that affects others in a positive way! Watching your kids grow up and mature into someone you’re proud of! Having the perspective through it all that it is only temporary! Q: What do you think is the single best decision you’ve made in your life so far? A: Definitely the decision to commit to marriage with my wife, Jennifer. Commitment is hard for a lot of men! Most of us are reluctant because we don’t want to fail or let the other person down…it’s easier just to “refuse to commit!” She’s the best decision I ever made by far! (As if it was all up to me huh!!! Yeah right!)



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SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL’S FOUNDATION The Durham Middle School Foundation is holding its inaugural event on March 16, 2013 to introduce the Foundation to the Acworth Business community. The event will be held at Henry’s Uptown in downtown Acworth, which is a part of Henry’s Louisiana Grill, a down-home restaurant and bar with the best Southerninspired Cajun food you’ve ever eaten. Food will be provided, and drinks are available through a cash bar. The Parrot Island Band, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, a band nominated as the Top Rock Music Award Duo/Trio of the year for 2009-2010, will be providing music for the event. We will also have silent auction items with a short informative presentation about the Foundation. The Durham Middle School Foundation is a not-for-proot organization, supported by tax deductible contributions made by individuals, companies, and organizations. Proceeds donated to the school Foundation enable us to provide resources and opportunities beyond those provided by the Cobb County Board of Education and Durham’s PTSA. For example, we are now supporting 40% of Durham’s media center paraprofessional’s salary which was cut from the CCSD budget last year. Please join us on March 16th from 7pm to 11pm, tickets are $25.00 per person, $30.00 at the door. Ticket information can be obtained through our web site http//www.cobbk12.org/Durham/Durham %20Foundation.aspx. Come join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment and bring a friend or colleague and your checkbook.


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Both Celebrating on February 4 “I am so glad I was born on your birthday Daddy so we can celebrate together!” Wife & Mother is Megan Brother/Son is Kyle


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Age 7 on February 2 Daughter of Cristy & Heath Sister of Mary Ashlee, Hayden & Bethany

*** Acworth’s Oldest Resident *** Pauline Owen Pauline celebrating her 106th birthday last year. She’ll turn 107 on February 8, 2013 and has been an Acworth Resident since she turned 100. She’s cared for at home by her daughter, Ann Miller and her grandson, Steve Miller.

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Joaquin & Martha Ramirez Celebrating 33 years of marriage on February 14.

Hayden Whittemore

Age 6 on February 2 Son of Cristy & Heath Brother of Mary Ashlee, Haylee & Bethany

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Harry “Papa” Whittemore

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Clinton Crider Celebrated on January 23 Husband of Heather Father of Maddy & Clint

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Prom Dress Consignment Sale — Strength in Stilettos (SIS) student organization will be hosting their 3rd Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Allatoona High School in Acworth. Come shop the fabulous selection of gently loved prom dresses, shoes and handbags! This is a great opportunity to find the perfect dress for prom and earn some extra cash! They will accept long and short formal dresses, shoes and hand bags. Sellers set their own prices and receive 70% of the sale price. Register to sell by February 20. Vendor tables will be available for businesses to promote their products and services for only $50. Sponsor fee includes a 6 ft. table, logo on volunteer t-shirts and the option to include coupons/give-a-ways in the shopper gift bags. The consignment sale is sponsored by Strength in Stilettos, a nonprofit student organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing and empowering girls by promoting academic achievement and community service. Proceeds will benefit Allatoona and Kennesaw Mountain High School programs, as well as, college scholarships for girls. Sellers and volunteers needed. Volunteers get to shop early at 9 a.m. For seller registration, vendor/sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, visit www.strengthinstilettos. org or email promsale11@yahoo.com. Born Again Blessings Children’s Consignment Sale — Children’s and maternity clothes, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment, furniture and more! The sale will be held on Friday, February 22, from 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. and on Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. — noon. The preview sale will be open on Thursday to workers and sellers only. First time moms can sign up for early shopping privileges. It will be held at the Cobb County Civic Center located at 548 Marietta Parkway, Marietta. For information, visit www.bornagainblessings.com. Acworth UMC PASSitON Consignment Sale — Your children have outgrown their clothes from last year so it’s time to shop for their spring and summer wardrobe! Consign, shop and save at the Acworth UMC Spring PASSitON Consignment Sale on held Friday, March 1, from 9 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. — noon. Save even more on Saturday when many items are ½ price! Choose from gently used, quality clothing in infant, maternity, children’s and junior sizes, including school uniforms, dance, gymnastics wear, costumes, formals, shoes and accessories. There will also be strollers, furniture and accessories, children’s toys, outdoor toys, bikes, books, DVD’s and so much more. For more information and to register to sell or work, call (770) 974-3312 or visit www.acworthumc.org/passiton. PASSitON Consignment is a ministry of Acworth UMC, at 4340 Collins Circle. Proceeds benefit the music and children’s programs, as well as local and foreign missions. Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Spring/Summer Sale — The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon, at 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth. They will offer gently worn baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothes, plus shoes, accessories, toys, books, games, bedding, nursery equipment and tons of baby gear. Sellers receive 75% of sales. For more information, to register or to be a seller, visit www.clothingkids.org. Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale — Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale will take place on Thursday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Friday, March 15, from 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon at the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The church is located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY — high-quality items at greatly reduced prices. Gently used children’s, juniors and teens clothing, accessories, shoes, formal wear, maternity, accessories, school uniforms, baby items/furniture, electronics, books, CDs, videos/DVDs, toys and more! Strollers are welcome. Like us on Facebook! For more information, visit www.duewest.org/community/consignment sale or email duewesttreasurechest@yahoo. com or to volunteer, email treasurechestvolunteer@yahoo.com. Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale — Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Everything you need for your family! Strollers

are welcome! Electronic tagging — is so much faster at checkout! Open to the public on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. For more information, email sale@nowamom.org, or visit www.NOWAMOM.org. Please bring in this notice for special admittance before the public sale either 7 — 9 p.m. on Friday, March 15 or 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16.

2nd Chances Consignment Sale — The sale will be held at Marietta Church of God’s gym located at 1083 Allgood Road in Marietta on Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. — 1 p.m. Many items will be 1/2 price on Saturday! Never retag your items — they accept all tags. Sellers, keep more of your sales by earning 80%!! WORKER INCENTIVES: Shop early at the preview sale on Thursday AND shop the ½ price preview sale on Friday night before the public. Worker shifts fill fast!! For more information, seller guidelines, details, directions and sale schedule, visit www.2ndchances4me.com. To volunteer to sell or work, email Karen at karenm@2ndchances4me.com or call (770) 841-9710. 5th Annual Yard Sale Benefits the Animals — Mostly Mutts will hold their annual indoor yard sale at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, in Kennesaw, one block north of Barrett Pkwy at 1125 Roberts Blvd., February 15 – 17, February 22 – 24 and March 1 – 3. The hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m. Gently used and new items will be sold by animal rescue organizations. 100% of proceeds benefit the animal rescues in providing care and vetting to some of the Atlanta area’s 70,000+ homeless animals. Items for sale include antiques, furniture, electronics, pet supplies, home, garden and seasonal décor, children’s and adult’s clothing, games, toys, collectibles, sporting goods, books, hardware, bed & bath items, small appliances, storage items, etc. Pet Buddies Food Pantry will be accepting donations of unopened dry and canned dog and cat food during the sale. For more information, call (770) 325-7387 or visit www.Mostlymutts.org.


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*** For entries that have more than one physical location, please specify the loca Restaurants, Fast Food, Specialty Food (Candy, Dessert, etc.): 1. All-Around _____________________________________ 2. Bakery________________________________________ 3. Barbecue _____________________________________ 4. Breakfast Place_________________________________ 5. Buffet_________________________________________ 6. Coffee Shop____________________________________ 7. Fast Food _____________________________________ 8. Fine Dining ____________________________________ 9. Italian ________________________________________ 10. Kid-Friendly ____________________________________ 11. Lunch Place____________________________________ 12. Mexican _______________________________________ 13. Oriental _______________________________________ 14. Pizzeria________________________________________ 15. Seafood ______________________________________ 16. Sports Bar______________________________________ 17. Steakhouse_____________________________________ 18. Speciality Place_________________________________ 19. Other__________________________________________ Services: 1. Auto Repair _______________________________________________ 2. Auto Body Shop_________________________________ 3. Barber Shop____________________________________ 4. Car Wash______________________________________ 5. Carpet Cleaner __________________________________ 6. Chiropractor____________________________________ 7. C.P.A./Accountant _______________________________ 8. Day Care/Preschool______________________________ 28

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How Long Do Dental Fillings Last? Many people believe the dental fillings they receive as a child will last them a lifetime. Is this true or false? The answer is false. There is seldom a discussion between the dentist and patient regarding how long fillings last and patients simply do not contemplate this issue on their own. Common sense would dictate fillings don’t last forever. Fillings begin to break down over years and gaps form between the filling material and tooth. Gaps allow bacteria to penetrate under the fillings and cause decay. When fillings go undetected for years, a minor filling problem can give rise to extensive treatment needs. The reality is that fillings last for a limited amount of time. Fillings are subject to thermal changes (expansion from hot and contraction from cold), wear from grinding teeth and chewing on them for years that often make fillings crack and finally from bacteria that constantly attack the filling margins. Here are several important facts to know about fillings: 1. Fillings last an average of 10 — 20 years. 2. Dental fillings placed during adolescence typically require replacement at least 3 to 4 times during a person’s lifetime. There are many variables that determine how long dental fillings last. These variables include the type of filling (i.e. silver or composite), the size of the filling, the position of the filling in the tooth, how strong the bite force on the filling, oral hygiene, routine professional dental checkups and if the person grinds his or her teeth at night. A person’s diet is also important, especially involving factors such as routinely chewing ice or hard candy, drinking soda or eating sweets. Medications effect the duration of fillings, especially when numerous medications are taken on a regular basis. Many people still have amalgam or “silver fillings” in their teeth that are comprised of metal. These fillings contain mercury, silver, copper, tin and other components that are excellent for resisting bacteria, but have decreased in popularity due to debates involving mercury toxicity and being unaesthetic. Amalgams are now considered an old fashioned, traditional type filling material and not utilized as much by dentists. For years, silver fillings were better at resisting bacteria than white fillings because the technology of white fillings was in its infancy. White fillings have now become the new standard, surpassing amalgam, in the 21st century. White fillings, called “composite fillings,” have evolved over several decades transitioning from a micron particle size to a nanometer 30

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particle size. This is important because nanometer particle size in composites are 100 times smaller than bacteria, which average 1 micron in diameter, which greatly resists bacterial leakage under fillings. This means white fillings not only look better than silver fillings, Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at but are now equal to or Fountian View Family Dentistry. exceed the ability to resist He is a resident of Acworth and has bacteria as compared to practiced in Southwest Cherokee its mercury containing County for over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally counterpart, amalgam. renowned dental research companies. Fillings are subject to Office: (770) 926-0000 wear and tear just like Website: FountianViewSmiles.com anything else. If a person chews ice or grinds their teeth, then the fillings will not last as long. People that drink a lot of soda or sports drinks or eat a lot of sweets increase sugar levels in the oral cavity. High sugar levels excite oral bacteria activity in plaque to produce acid as a byproduct. The plaque around fillings, that contains acid-producing bacteria, creates cavities under the fillings over a period of time. Thus, good oral hygiene is always important to prevent plaque accumulation on teeth and accelerated decay that would otherwise occur. Medications are routinely taken by many people every day and can attribute to numerous conditions that effect the duration of fillings, most notably dry mouth. Dry mouth is due to lack of saliva production and reduces our body’s natural ability to rinse bacteria and food away from our teeth, fillings and gums. Regular dental checkups are important to monitor fillings over time. Routine diagnosis by a dentist helps identify decay early and helps prevent complicated and extensive treatment. The use of modern digital x-rays and modern intraoral cameras are great tools for improving diagnosis. Intraoral cameras produce magnified pictures of fillings that can be viewed by the patient and clearly demonstrates the existing problem associated with a filling. In summary, dental fillings need replacement every 10 — 15 years on average or at least 3 to 4 times during a lifetime. Routine dental check-ups will identify when fillings break down and require replacement, which greatly helps prevent extensive problems from developing. Visit your dentist twice a year for regular check-ups and to maintain the quality of your dental fillings. Paid Advertisement



February Events

State of the City Luncheon Thursday, February 7 @ 11:15 a.m.

Held at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road

Alive After Five — Thursday, February 21 @ 5:30 p.m. JD’s Bar-B-Que 4424 South Main Street

Bill Basnett, Sheri Brante, David Grant, Norma & Ron Isbell

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Held at JD’s Bar-B-Que, 4424 South Main Street

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Linda & David Del Vecchio, Ken Adams & Mark Wyndham

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January’s Alive After Five held at Fast Eddies Sports Cafe

Jay Thomas, Lou Horowitz, Kathleen Ottman & Sue Picardi

Devin Phillips

Sheri Brante & Raheel Malik

Melissa Kromer

Susan Guthrie

Victoria Fricks, Jeff Drennan & Andrew Windham

Keith McCowen, Linda Byrnes & Ryan Blythe

Marvon Williams

David Grant Connor, Bobby Jo, Kylee and Tim Ryan

DON’T FORGET: Annual Golf Tournament Monday, March 25 at 9 a.m. (For more information, see page 14.)


Making Retirement Savings Last Different ways to respond to the challenge. As you retire, there are variables you can’t control; investment performance and fate are certainly toward the top of the list. Your approach to withdrawing and preserving your retirement savings, however, may give you more control over your financial life.

Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

Drawing retirement income without draining your savings is a challenge and the response to it varies per individual. Today’s retirees will likely need to be more flexible and look at different withdrawal methods and tax and lifestyle factors.

Should you go by the 4% rule? For decades, retirees were cautioned to withdraw no more than 4% of their retirement balances annually (adjusted north for inflation as the years went by.) This “rule” still has merit (although sometimes the percentage must be increased out of necessity.) T. Rowe Price has estimated that someone retiring with a typical 60%/40% stock/ bond ratio in their portfolio has just a 13% chance of depleting retirement assets across 30 years if he or she abides by the 4% rule. A 7% initial withdrawal rate invites an 81% chance of outliving your retirement assets in 30 years. That sounds like a pretty good argument for the 4% rule in itself. However, while the 4% rule regulates your withdrawals, it doesn’t regulate portfolio performance. If the markets don’t do well, your portfolio may earn less than 4%, and if your investments repeatedly can’t make back the equivalent of what you withdraw, you will risk depleting your nest egg over time. Or perhaps the portfolio percentage method? Some retirees elect to withdraw X% of their portfolio in a year, adjusting the percentage based on how well or poorly their investments perform. As this can produce greatly varying annual income even with responsive adjustments, some retirees take a second step and set upper and lower limits on the dollar amount they withdraw annually. This approach is more flexible than the 4% rule, and in theory you will never outlive your money. Or maybe the spending floor approach? That’s another approach that has its fans. You estimate the amount of money you will need to spend in a year and then arrange your portfolio to generate it. This implies a laddered income strategy, with the portfolio heavily weighted towards bonds and away from stocks. This is a more conservative approach than the two methods above: with a low equity allocation in your portfolio, only a minority of those assets are exposed to stock market volatility, continued on page 46

Tools Versus Strategies Since the early 1990s, tremendous technological advances have been made in promoting businesses. The primary goal of these tools is to help improve your market reach, thereby increasing sales and profitability. Prior to the advent of these tools (such as email marketing, text message marketing, online coupons, websites, Don Kyle and of course social media,) we conducted business the old fashion way — print advertising, networking, building the brand, word of mouth, community involvement, etc. I have noticed, however, that many are confusing these tools with strategies. Strategy is defined as “a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result,” while Tool is defined as “anything used as a means of accomplishing a task or purpose.” While these technological advances can be of great use in more efficiently reaching your market, they alone are not a strategy; rather they are simply tools to help you implement your marketing plan. You must be able to achieve all the objectives you have in the past, but much more efficiently and effectively through the use of these tools, particularly in today’s competitive economy. So how can you utilize these tools to grow your business? Here are a few suggestions for you to consider. 1. Review the objectives and goals for your marketing plan. 2. For each objective, identify the available tools that can help you reach the stated goal. 3. After identifying the tools to use (within your budget,) review how these will interface and complement each other. In other words, the selected tools must mesh and not conflict. An example of a conflict may be your email marketing targeting one market while your social media targets a completely different demographic or market. 4. Leverage your tools, by cross-promoting, e.g., push tools such as email marketing driving traffic to your Facebook page. 5. Take a 20,000 ft. look at your strategy. Make sure it makes sense. Make sure you are taking the steps necessary that can generate results, in an efficient, cost effective way. Then, implement your strategy and monitor your results. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about growing your business. Don Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Small Bizz MBA, a company which assists businesses with their marketing, branding and advertising needs. (404) 580-6331, dkyle@smallbizzmba.com


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Acworth Police Department Residential Driving Habits Sometimes the police department is caught in the middle between those who passionately desire to keep their streets safe for all those who dwell in the area and those who traverse the neighborhood streets, uninformed that sometimes even the 25 MPH speed limit is too fast for conditions. The discretionary balance between obsessive and valid residential traffic safety concerns is a discernment call that patrol officers seem to make frequently. In residential areas, some homeowners want to see more enforcement from the police in regards to traffic violations and parking. Others scoff at residential enforcement, referring to it as petty and overzealous on the part of the officers and community members seeking compulsory compliance. As a dad, I become a little unnerved by drivers who are not cognizant of the hazards of residential driving. My wife and I, along with our two girls, are a cul-de-sac family who spend a lot of time outside. I have to admit that it turns my head when a vehicle passes by at what is perceived as too fast. It is interesting to hear the other parents attempt to guess the speed of the approaching vehicle as the children scatter from the road and parents warn their children to watch for the approaching car. “That person is driving too fast, he is going 40 MPH.” Part of this statement may be true. Usually the vehicle is not going over the posted speed limit, but if children and pedestrians are present, it may be going too fast.

to take a common sense approach and remember to slow down. Some of the most hazardous driving conditions exist on residential streets and you could be cited for failing to recognize the dangers that are present. Parking in the street gets the dander up on both sides of the argument in subdivisions. Some residents feel that members of homeowner associations who usually initiate the complaints and the laws that regulate parking are too intrusive. The truth is that on-street parking in residential areas present hazards. A vehicle parked in the street limits access to emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and is especially dangerous near intersections, in curves, on hills and near driveways. It doesn’t leave a whole lot of places to safely park in the street does it? Street parking limits visibility and causes passing motorists to travel on the wrong side of the roadway. Further, cars parked and facing the wrong direction are especially dangerous at night as the front of a vehicle does not have the same reflective properties as the rear. In the end, it is the responsibility of the driver to exhibit due regard while operating or parking the vehicle. While the topic seems petty to some, it is a really big deal to others. I urge drivers to look beyond what the law prescribes in regard to traffic and parking. Simply be considerate and think safety.

— Chief Wayne Dennard

Citizens Police Academy

Here is a test for you to try. First, choose a partner to assist you who is a competent driver. Stand on the sidewalk or on the edge of your yard and have your test partner pass you at the speed limit. I promise 25 MPH up close seems very fast. You may find it hard to believe that the car is not speeding. Sometimes driving at the speed limit is too fast. Children playing, bus stops, parked cars, pedestrians, curves and hills are only a few examples of when conditions should limit the speed at which we drive in residential areas. While you may be driving at the speed limit, a police officer who observes such hazardous factors could issue a citation for “too fast for conditions.”

The Acworth Police Department (APD) is now accepting applications for its 13th annual Citizens Police Academy. This is a 12 week class where participants will have the opportunity to interact with officers and receive a basic understanding of the operations of the APD and law enforcement. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be invited to ride along with officers during a tour of duty.

Interestingly, in my own subdivision, it seems that the most cautious drivers are those who have young children themselves. (There is nothing scientific about that statement as it is just an observation.) There are plenty of safe drivers who do not have young families, and I am positive that there are plenty of terrible drivers who sport minivans. The key is

The class is FREE, but space is limited. All classes will be held at the APD on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. — 9 p.m. beginning on March 5. Participants must be 21 years of age and submit to a background screening. For more information or to apply, call (770) 974-1232 or visit www. acworth.org and click on “Police” under Departments.

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Tax Credits Are Back If you missed out on the 25C tax credit program originally started in 2009, it’s back! You now can use this credit in 2013 for purchasing a new water heater or HVAC system. The new fiscal cliff legislation brought back this popular program that some of you may remember from 2009. The Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency program paid 1/3 of the cost of a new qualifying heating & cooling system or water heater for your primary residence. There were no income limits on this program and everyone could take advantage of this credit if you earned income and paid taxes of at least $500 a year. This is the same program. Just replace your old worn out system with a new high efficiency gas furnace, air conditioner or efficient water heater and you will get up to $500 in credit from the federal government. Dan Jape

In the world of air conditioners, to qualify for the tax credit, the new unit has to be 16 seer or greater and the furnace has to be variable speed or 95% efficient. A new water heater must be at least 90% efficient if gas or if electric, and have an energy factor of at least .82. Both HVAC systems and water heaters such as these will significantly reduce your energy consumption

and enhance your comfort level. These systems include special D/C powered motors and very efficient compressors that help remove more moisture in the summertime and provide much more even heat in the winter. The tax credit is a great way to help pay for the more efficient system and start saving on utility costs. One of the most asked about products on the market today is the tankless water heater. We receive many requests for information about this efficient alternative to normal water heating and it is one of the tax credit approved water heaters on the market. Tankless water heaters heat water as it is needed and do not store hot water when it is not in demand. These water heaters can supply unlimited hot water and make more sense than storing gallons of water that may not be needed for hours. Most people in this country have heard of tankless water heaters, but do not realize that almost every home in other countries use one of these compact efficient sources for domestic water heating. The tankless water heater lasts many more years than a normal heater and one never has to worry about a leak flooding a home like a normal tanked heater. This is the primary reason many people install a tankless water heater. There are also electric water heaters that are extremely efficient and will earn the tax credit while providing much greater continued on page 46

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Knee Pain in Runners By far, the largest complaint I get from runners about running is that it’s so hard on their knees. Secretly, inside of me, I have my own complaint about running that is a little different. Running is blamed for all the knee problems when in actuality it’s not running that is causing the injuries, it’s the way people run. Every time someone’s knee hurts and their friends Dr. Sherri Ziomek ask them how it happened, they’re quick to respond, “It happened the other day while I was running.” The truth is that if you can work on your running technique so that there is minimal impact or undue stress to your knees, you’ll never have knee problems. Here are some ways to protect those precious knees and insure that you can run for many more years. • Avoid a heel strike. Don’t over-stride and let your feet get ahead of you. Always make it a point to stay ahead of your feet and let your legs swing to the rear, not forward. If you’re reaching with your legs as you swing them forward, your feet will land in front of you and you’ll be putting on the brakes with every foot strike. Then all of the shock of hitting the road goes right up your legs to your knees, which were never designed to act as shock absorbers. To avoid this, always lean from your

ankles and let your stride open up behind you so that when your feet swing forward they land underneath or slightly behind your center of mass, instead of in front of you. • Don’t pick up your knees when you run. When you pick up your knees, your lower leg will swing forward and your heel will come down in front of your body and, as I just said previously, you’ll be putting on the brakes every time your foot hits the ground. To fix this, keep your knees swinging low. At the back end of each stride, bend your knees and let your heels float up behind you. You should always be thinking, “knees down, heels up.” • Lean forward from your ankles and land on your midfoot. Remember, anytime your foot comes down in front of your body, you’re putting the brakes and the shock of that deceleration is going straight into your knees. • Keep your knees soft and bent during the landing and support phases of your stride. I see many runners over-stride and then straighten their knees when they land. This creates an incredible amount of impact to the heel and the knee. • Keep your feet pointed in the direction you are running: If your feet splay out to the side as you run, it could create knee pain while running any distance because you’re torquing your continued on page 46


Let Food be thy Medicine “Let food be thy medicine, and let thy medicine be food.” Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C. The healing properties of food have been reported by cultures worldwide throughout history. However, the past decade has presented an explosion of clinical research to show specifically what health benefits individual foods Dr. Julie Poteet can offer, identifying various nutrients and phytochemicals associated with these benefits. The food choices we make have powerful influences on the health of our eyes. The eyes are the windows to the body. Adding certain nutrients to your diet every day — either through foods or supplements — can help save your vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients such as lutein/zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc to reducing the risk of certain eye diseases, including macular degeneration. Lutein (LOO-teen) and zeaxanthin are important nutrients found in green leafy vegetables, as well as other foods such as eggs. These naturally occurring carotenoids accumulate in the retina where their concentrations are 1,000 times higher than in other tissues in the body. They provide protection to the retina.

Many studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the leading cause of blindness in America. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), sponsored by the National Eye Institute, was a landmark study that established macular degeneration as a ‘nutrition-responsive disorder.’ The study showed that a 500 mg/day intake of vitamin C, taken with antioxidants beta-carotene, vitamin E and zinc supplementation, slows the progression of advanced agerelated macular degeneration by about 25 percent. Smaller studies have confirmed these results. In fact, The National Eye Institute presently is conducting a second large human clinical trial, Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS2), to evaluate how supplements containing 10 mg a day of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin per day affect the risk of developing AMD. Beyond reducing the risk of developing eye disease, separate studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin improve visual performance in AMD patients. One new study even suggests low levels of these negatively affect glare recovery and night driving. Diets rich in green leafy vegetables and produce provide a symphony of micronutrients and phytochemicals that work in Continued on page 46

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Cold Hands Warm Heart

Tiffany Hughes

Listen up guys — this one’s for you. Valentine’s Day is in less than two weeks and you may not be as ready as you think. Sure, you have the card signed, the flowers ordered and the gift stashed. Now it’s time to think about creating a romantic setting, complete with dinner cooked by you. Yes, you read that right. It IS possible for those who have never stepped foot in the kitchen to cook a nice meal.

Here’s Lesson 1 in cooking for your sweetie — the effort is appreciated as much as the food. This means that you cook something that SHE enjoys, i.e. no serving up wings when your girl prefers seafood. Cooking something great doesn’t have to involve much culinary skill at all. Simply visit your local grocery store and check out the frozen dinners. You’ll find various offerings that only require microwaving, baking or a quick toss in a skillet with only 1 or 2 additional ingredients. Pair your selection with a bagged salad kit, a dessert from the bakery, a nice bottle of something bubbly and you’re all set! Now if you are little more daring and want to actually be seen

doing the work, try this. Buy a pack of either chicken breasts or peeled shrimp, put it in a skillet with a little oil and sauté until meat is done. Then add a bad of frozen vegetables, some garlic salt and cook until the veggies are warm. Next melt a block of cream cheese into the mixture, add a little milk and cook until you have a nice thick sauce. Serve it over some boil-in-bag rice or pasta. Another idea is to cut bacon slices in half and wrap each around a large, peeled shrimp and a water chestnut. Bake at 350° for approximately 20 – 30 minutes, or until meat is done. Serve with a dipping sauce made from jellied cranberry sauce mixed with a tablespoon of Dijon, or just buy a bottle of Thai chili sauce. Throw in some nice bakery rolls and you’re good to go. Try being a Valentines hero this year and throw a bed sheet over the table, stuff some candles into a couple of empty cans covered with masking or electrical tape and serve those pigs-ina-blanket with pride! Happy Valentines everyone! Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. Check out her Cooking Geek Facebook page where you can find additional tips & recipes or email her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.


Do It Yourself Demolition (Part 2) Last month, I focused on removing non-load bearing walls. Their main purpose is to divide up a larger space. This month, I am going to focus on the load bearing walls that carry some type of load or weight in your home. For example, the exterior or outside walls of your home carry the weight of not just you, your family and your furniture, they also carry the weight Jeff Glover of the construction materials used like floor and ceiling joist and also loads resulting from the forces of nature like wind and even snow. How are you going to know if a wall is load bearing? Start by cutting an access hole in your ceiling or if you have an attic above where you are working, take a look. What you want to determine is if the ends of your floor or ceiling joists are resting on the wall, or (2) joists are meeting at that wall, overlap and continue over to another point. If you are not sure, consult an Engineer or Licensed Contractor who can aide you in determining if in fact it is load bearing. Once you have determined if your wall is load bearing, you need to do some safety prep work before you start tearing it out. First, you will need to build (2) temporary support walls out of 2”x4”s to carry the load of the floor or ceiling joists.

Cut away the drywall around where your walls will be framed and be sure to give yourself 24” of space on each side of the existing wall to allow you room to work. Space your studs 16” apart and run the (2) walls the length of the wall you are removing. Once your walls are up, you can safely remove the wall. The next thing to do is build a carrying beam which will now take the place of the old wall. The size of the beam will need to be determined next. In keeping this information easy to digest, I won’t bore you with fancy engineering terms and load chart characteristics, but if the old wall was supporting a second floor or is in excess of 12’, I would encourage you to consult an Engineer or a Licensed Contractor. So, let’s say the wall is 8’ long and there is only an attic above it. You will need (2) 2”x12” joists and (1) sheet of ½” OSB or plywood. Cut the plywood in pieces that are the same width as your 2”x12”s. These strips of plywood will be sandwiched between the joists. This is especially important if you are building a door or window header since this will make the beam match the width of a standard 2”x4” wall stud. As you begin nailing your beam together, it is good to stagger your nailing pattern on both sides of the beam about 12” apart. I recommend using lag screws to assemble your beam, especially if it is over 12’ in length. At each end of the beam, you will nail (2) 2”x4”s to rest the beam on which it will be continued on page 47

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Love at First Bite It seems easy to follow simple instructions of eat this, take that and wait to be healthy. But with all information — there can become the state of information-overload. Just as food itself can be indulged upon, so can the words themselves — literally be consumed in excess. In the quest to eternal thinness, Dr. Nedra Dodds fitness and quasi-life — people juggle from exotic fruit juice, to wild nut, to grasses and back again to the original state of frustration that lead them down that mythical path to start. With all of new science, nothing new has been discovered in the human body itself. More has been learned about how the body functions, which essentially goes back to every culture’s belief that the human body can heal itself and food is its medicine. Before there was a Dr. Oz- there was a Medicine Man roaming the fields looking for that perfect root. Keeping the body in motion with natural day to day functions, toned muscles and the seasons determined the

amount and quality of high saturated fatty foods. Meals were prepared when people were naturally hungry and eating stopped when they were full. As people starting traveling to other parts of the world, exposure to newer foods and exotic spices were introduced. But because these rare items were not plentiful, they were reserved for special occasions and celebrations. And thus, the secret to an Anti-Aging diet is out. Daily intake should consist of whole grain, fruits, nuts, green vegetable, eggs and water. At least twice a week lean poultry and fish, and once a week lean red meat and yes — sweets! Don’t forget your grapes (wines.) There is plenty of information on the anti-aging properties of many foods, but keep in mind — it’s not what you eat, it’s how you eat that helps build the body beautiful. Be your own sweetheart and love yourself first. Because life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. Dr. Nedra Dodds is the Medical Director and Owner of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine located in Kennesaw at 600 Chastain Road, Suite 224, at Village Town Park. You may reach her at (770) 591-3429.

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Date Night Ideas for You! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I want to throw something out there that could help you at any time of the year, but especially during this season. Last February, I did a post very similar to this in order to help out some of the guys who might happen to read the article. It worked and I received a lot of great feedback from men who took some of the ideas and J. R. Lee from women who inconspicuously left the article where their man would see it. Either way, I think this can help you especially during this season. Don’t allow Valentine’s Day or a regular date night to freak you out too much. You don’t have to consider yourself a modern day Casanova to pull off a great date night. Just take a little extra time and plan something that will enable the two of you to enjoy time together. A few ideas to get you started: - Eat at a nice restaurant you’ve never been to before. - Go shopping together for something new. - Go to a concert. - Stay at a nice hotel for a night. - Instead of a movie – go somewhere that the two of you can

actually talk. I know the economy is tough, but you don’t need to have a lot of extra money in order to make this work. As a matter of fact, the things on this list can fit any budget. For example, if you: …are married and want to stay in a hotel one night, then go to Priceline.Com and bid on a nice hotel for a fraction of the cost. My wife and I have stayed at some of Atlanta’s nicest hotels for less than $60 per night. …want to go to a nice restaurant? Try out Restaurant.Com or ScoutMob and pick a restaurant that you have never been to before at a discounted cost. Changing things up a bit can keep things interesting. Keeping things fresh will not happen by accident. You are going to have to work at it if you desire to have a thriving relationship for a lifetime! You can do this! Allow this season to serve as a relational experiment, but don’t stop on February 14th. You might be surprised when you experience the results. 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 wwwjrlee.tv.

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Go Ahead...Eat That Elephant We’ve all done it. We’ve seen the monolithic task before us, and we’ve thrown in the towel before we ever had begun to tackle the giant staring us down. Perhaps you’ve heard the riddle: How did the mouse eat the elephant? At first, that seems impossible. But, the answer is plain and simple: one bite at a time. We all have aspirations. But, there’s only way we can defeat the obstacles. Not by staring them down; by taking them out! Moment by moment, day by day, week by week. C. A. Phillips

I’ve been reluctant to talk about something publicly for fear that I am coming across as a “bragger.” But, I want to share something with you that I pray opens your eyes to something you may not realize: You can wipe out the adversary. So, here it is: I have lost 35 pounds. At first, that doesn’t sound to me like a lot of weight, but a friend of mine put this in perspective for me. He said, “Next time you go to the bowling alley, go find the two heaviest balls on the rack, put one in your left hand, and one in your right, and know that you have lost more weight than what you’re holding in your hands.” Wow. I hadn’t thought of that!

But, it didn’t happen in the blink of an eye. For years, I have really WANTED to lose weight. But, wishing something would happen doesn’t make it happen. You have to actually do something about it. And, the truth is, I lacked the will-power to do it. I looked at my elephant and never picked up a fork. It seemed impossible. That changed on April 27, 2012. I went to my GI doctor for a check-up. I had experienced severe issues with acid reflux the year before, and I had an endoscopy to expand my esophagus, as well as to biopsy several areas on the walls of my stomach and small intestine. Things had been going swimmingly since the endoscopy, but my doctor wasn’t quite as pleased as I was. “You’ve really got to get your weight down,” he said flatly. “You’re already up 13 pounds from when you were here six months ago. Unless you lose the weight, you’re going to continue to deal with the reflux, and may be on medication for the rest of your life, and we will have to continue to run tests and monitor things.” I had a grilled chicken fruit salad that day for lunch, and I haven’t turned back. But one healthy meal wasn’t going to fix anything. Things would have to change…and stick. I began to eat a lot of fruit. A lot. I also ate a lot of salad, and opted for grilled chicken instead of fried. I cut back severely on continued on page 47


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Attention has to be paid to tax efficiency. Many people have amassed sizable retirement savings, yet give little thought as to the order of their withdrawals. Generally speaking, there is wisdom in taking money out of taxable accounts first, then tax-deferred accounts and lastly tax-exempt accounts. This withdrawal order gives the assets in the tax-deferred and tax-exempt accounts some additional time to grow. A smartly conceived withdrawal sequence may help your retirement savings to last several years longer than they would in its absence. Keeping healthy might help you save more in two ways. Increasingly, people want to work until age 70, or longer. Many assume they can, but their assumption may be flawed. The 2012 Retirement Confidence Survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that 50% of current retirees had left the workforce earlier than they planned, with personal or spousal health concerns a major factor. When you eat right, exercise consistently and see a doctor regularly, you may be bolstering your earning potential as well as your constitution. Health problems can hurt your income stream and reduce your chances to get a job, and medical treatments can eat up time that you could use in other ways. Good health can mean fewer ER visits, fewer treatments and fewer hospital stays, all saving you money that might otherwise come out of your retirement fund. Fidelity figures that a couple retiring now at age 65 will spend $240,000 (in 2012 dollars) on retirement health expenses across their remaining years. That $240,000 doesn’t even include dental, over-the-counter drug and long term care costs (and as a reminder, many eye, ear and dental care costs are not even covered under Medicare or by Medigap policies.) Every year you work may mean another year of health insurance coverage as well as income. 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 770-952-6707. 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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Don’t let the tax credit expire this time without taking advantage of it. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096

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knee with every foot strike. This will eventually over-stretch the medial ligaments and tendons of the knee and lead to pain and/ or injury (medial meniscus tendonitis.) You’ll feel it as a sharp pain on the inside (medial side) of your knee. Learn to run with your feet pointed in the direction you’re headed. But don’t just point your foot forward. Rotate your entire leg inward towards your centerline until your feet are parallel and pointing forward. This will strengthen your adductors (the muscles that run along your inner thighs) and straighten out your legs. This allows your knees to hinge in the direction they were designed to, instead of twisting as they bend. Taking good care of your knees should be a high priority, especially if you want to continue to enjoy running year after year. Reducing torque and impact are the two best places to build a life insurance policy for your knees. Start today and your knees will thank you every time you put on your running shoes. 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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harmony to protect not just your eyes, but your whole body. So eat your spinach and carrots and see us for recommendations on specific supplements. Now, if I could just get my little boy to eat “green food.” Dr. Julie Poteet is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or visit www.acwortheyes.com.


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buried inside of the adjacent wall cavities. Lift the new beam in place and nail it off to the underside of the ceiling joists. At this point, you can remove your temporary walls and begin wrapping your new beam in drywall, and if you want to add decorative columns under the new beam, you can go ahead and install them. This Do-it yourself project is not for the beginner. So, if you are uncomfortable doing this type of project, go ahead and hire a professional to do the beam installation and you complete the finishes. Jeff Glover is the owner of Bren-Abby Construction Services, Inc. a state licensed and insured company. He is a Marietta native and a lifelong resident of Cobb County with 16 years of construction experience in the industry. He lives in Acworth with his wife Melissa and two children Brendan and Abigail. He can be reached at (678) 574-0900 or visit his website www.bren-abby.com.

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fries, burgers, pizza, wings, ice cream, and fatty salad dressings. I also eliminated sweet tea and any other sugared beverages. But diet alone wasn’t enough. Amy and I began exercising regularly. Three or four times per week, we would walk three or four miles. And, on Fridays, I would go on a hike for a couple hours. I looked forward to exercise. What had become of me? I weigh myself every single morning. I hate doing it, but I have to hold myself accountable. If I see that I gained a pound, or even 0.3 pounds, it helps me to “behave” that day. If I lose a pound, it stokes my fire, and gives me added motivation. I still want to lose another 15 pounds. Those next 15 will be much tougher to lose than the first 25 or 30. But, I know I can do it — one meal at a time, one hike at a time, one day at a time. You see, the compounding effects of your decisions can swing two ways: either for you, or against you. You can continue to spend money in irresponsible ways and plunge further into debt, or you can rein it in, spend conservatively and begin to pay it off. You can sneak the occasional cigarette, and try to fool others (mostly yourself) that you’ve quit; or you can take measures to actually kick the habit. You can continue to tell your family that they are the most important thing in your life, but continue to work long hours, go on business trips, and miss all your kids’ activities; or you can put your foot down and make a change that will demonstrate your devotion. Rest assured, it won’t be easy. But, it’ll be so worth it. 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@northstarchurch.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 & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com Christ’s Baptist Church 5496 Highway 92, (678) 744-8222 Meets at Furtah Prep School Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Aaron Johnson www.christbaptistchurch.org First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. &  6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org 48

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

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The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Avery Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

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West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 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, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Ed: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www. christchurch.episcopalatlanta.org St. Teresa's Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road, (770) 590-9040 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m. www. saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Tara Bulger www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Cavazos www.kirkwoodpc.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 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. Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek stcatherinercc.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus saintvincentdepaulchurch.org

Calvary Fellowship River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 655-0655 or (678) 977-0087 Pastor: Grady Clark

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas

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

Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth (770) 974-0685

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

Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com

NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org

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

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com

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

Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org

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

SYNAGOGUES

UNITED METHODIST Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering countylineumc.org Crossroads United Methodist Church Meets at Bentwater Village on Cedarcrest Rd, (706) 616-7900 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brian Funderburke 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. Saturday: 6 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHES Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:55 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning www.acworthchurch.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Tim Milsaps www.ccnorthwest.org

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. faithagchurch.com Firm Foundation Church 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (928) 606-6906 Sunday Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Canyon Shearer www.ReformAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brent Stephens www.fourpointschurch.tv Freedom Church Meets at Barber Middle School , (770) 529-6006 Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Andy Smith www.gatewaykennesaw.org 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. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org LifeBridge Church Meets at NCG Acworth Cinema (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com

Refuge Ministries 2714 Valleyhill Drive, (770) 975-5733 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Sr. Pastor: Bishop Vincent J. Jones www.refugeministriesonline.com River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Hispano Servicio Domingo: 2 p.m. Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Randy McGovern www. riveroflifechristiancenter.net 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 of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m. Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unityofkennesaw.org Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788


Emergency — 911

C ommunity I nformation N umbers

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cherokee (770) 345-0400 Cobb (770) 980-2000 Paulding (770) 445-6016

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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 (678) 413-8400 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) 443-7584 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

Cobb Paulding Zoning: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

CHILDREN & FAMILY: Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

Child Support Enforcement: Department of Family & Children Services: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

(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

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

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

PARKS & RECREATION: 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

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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 Pet Buddies Food Pantry: “Donating pet food to keep pets in homes & out of shelters”

(678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

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

SCHOOLS

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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

Water: Cherokee Cobb Paulding

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

CITY OF ACWORTH: www.acworth.org City Hall (770) 974-3112 Acworth Housing Authority (770) 974-3012 Parks & Recreation (770) 917-1234 Police Information (770) 974-1232 Acworth City Jail (770) 974-0295 Downtown Development (770) 974-8813 Municipal Court (770) 974-0965

Acworth Community Magazine — (770) 529-1516


COUNTY SCHOOL WEBSITES 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: Deborah Morris

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

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: B. Joey Moss

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: Shea Thomas

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

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: Dr. Patrice Moore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palmer Middle School 690 N. Booth Road, Kennesaw 30144 (770) 591-5020 Principal: 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: Jenny Douglas

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: Dr. Jeff Robinson 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 www.harvestbaptistschool.org Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507 450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101 Director of Ed: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.com Jacob’s Ladder Preschool & Kindergarten (770) 974-3021 4583 Church Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Director: Jamie Azar www.fbcacworth.com Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166 9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-0182 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152 Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

School Contact Information

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

Omega Private Academy (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101 Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (770) 419-8601 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Sr. Mary Patrick www.scsiena.org The Walker School (770) 427-2689 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062 Headmaster: Jack Hall www.thewalkerschool.org

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A cworth A rea C lubs & O rganizations

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

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

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

www.westcobbbusiness.com

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

www.papaspantry.org

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

RECREATION & HOBBIES

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

www.atlantayachtclub.org

Atlanta Yacht Club

Atlanta Water Ski Club

(770) 425-3679

Acworth Optimist Club Contact: Debbie Ward

(770) 974-0670

Acworth Masonic Lodge 4497 McLain Circle

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

(770) 974-3577

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

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation (770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org American Legion North Cobb Post 304 www.post304.org Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America (770) 989-8820 Girl Scout Council of North Georgia (770) 974-4278 Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres (770) 974-6696 Junior League of Cobb — Marietta (770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Club www.kennesawacworthlions.org Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden K Contact: Marjory Everett (770) 966-0100 Rotary Club of North Cobb www.northcobbrotary.org Sigma Gamma RHO Sorority Contact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654 VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) (770) 974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee

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

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Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club www.ccrc.info Foothills Running Club John McCusker,

(770) 924-9504

Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club) Judy, (770) 514-7819 Kennesaw Futbol Club Carrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805 www.kennesawfc.org Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area) (770) 423-9622 West Cobb Lacrosse Club (770) 641-2222 http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Active Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA) Contact: Marcia (770) 605-7960 Celebrate Life International www.CelebrateLife.org Celebrate Recovery Contact: Sheryl Banister

(770) 428-2100

Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Grandparents Support Group (678) 699-3400 MOMS Club of Acworth-West www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com MOMS Club of Acworth-East www.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com Moms in Ministry @ Summit Baptist Church (770) 794-0442 Every other Tuesday AM email: mnm@summitchurch.org Newcomers of Cobb County (770) 234-5068 Meets 3rd Tuesday www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com Parents of Prodigals Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (770) 424-4387 Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery (770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com West Cobb Mothers and More www.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore (770) 314-1211


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

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

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

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

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

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Board of Education:

Scott Sweeney, School Board Chairman

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

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

(770) 426-3452

(678) 646-2470

(678) 896-6399

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

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

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

(404) 630-8452

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

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

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

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

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

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

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

(770) 974-4321

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

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

(678) 575-0596

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

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 974-5259

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

(770) 917-1883

A ppointed O fficials

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

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

and

STATE GOVERNMENT:

(770) 443-7550, x4009

E lected

Commissioner: David Barnett , Post 4

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Ryan Family Chiropractic (678) 664-4028 3330 North Cobb Parkway, Ste 332

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

Computer Services/Repair

Attorneys/Legal Services James D. Haley 38 (770) 974-1494 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

Automotive AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

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Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 966-1599 3408 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth KAMS Auto Service Cente (770)529-0330 4978 N. Cobb Parkway, NW My Mechanic Joe (770) 591-6640

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

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Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry 9 (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentisty.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Dr. Terry O’Shea (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth

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

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IFC

Business Consulting ADVOCOS (678) 213-0649 ext 302 www.advocos.com Small BIZZ MBA (404) 580-6331 www.smallbizzmba.com

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

4

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

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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com 3940 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw

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

IBC

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

The Salon by Jackie (770) 485-4241

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

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

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

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

IBC

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

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

Education/Instruction/Counseling

Eye Level Acworth (678) 653-5097 www.eyelevelacworth.com 3330 Cobb Parkway Suite 13A, Acworth Omega Learning Center (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearning-acworth.com 5330 Brookestone Drive

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jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway, Ste 190

T & T Painting (678) 858-6886

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

IFC

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Abracadabra LawnScape (770) 966-1585 Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129

Financial Services/investments Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw

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Jewelry/Appearal

IFC

Health & Beauty 7

Signature Salon (678) 403-1949 1727 Mars Hill Road, Acworth

15

Primrose School of Wade Green (770) 419-8001 www.primrosewadegreen.com 4321 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw

Chiropractors

11

Bam Fence (678) 525-1125 www.bamfence.com

Williams Orthodontics 45 (770) 592-5551 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

Banking/Financial Services

Opulence Aesthetic Medicine (770) 591-3429 www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com 600 Chastain Road, #224, Kennesaw

1

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

40

Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw

Message Envy (770) 974-0880 3384 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth

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

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Physicians and Medical Services

Optometrist/Eyewear Acworth Family Eyecare IBC (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth Eye Contact (770)529-1925 www.eyecontactacworth.com 3450 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 250, Acworth

Painting Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494

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T & T Painting (678) 858-6886 www.facebook.com/tandtpainting

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Photographer

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

IBC

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

Retail stores

Acworth Immediate Care (770) 975-6540 www.urgentnow.com 4450 Calibre Crossing, Acworth

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Acworth Guns (678) 439-4570 4500 Main Street, Acworth www.acworthguns.com

East Cobb Pediatrics (770) 795-4553 www.eastcobbpeds.com 3895 Cherokee Street, #160, Kennesaw

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

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

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

17

Resurgens Orthopaedics (678) 354-2883 3698 Largent Way, #103, Marietta Synergy Medical Centers (770) 975-1299 www.synergymedicalweightloss.com

Bar-B-Cutie (770) 917-8436 3466 Cobb Parkway NW 35

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Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200 3101 Roswell Road, Marietta

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

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Restaurants/Food Services

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

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

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

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

Pet Services

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Dr. Dylan Reach

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

(770) 974-3153

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Calvary Fellowship River Oaks is affiliated with Calvary Chapel Out of Costa Mesa California. We teach Expositionally verse by verse and Chapter by Chapter from the Bible. If you are looking for a church that believes God’s Word is more relevant today than ever, Come and visit us on Sunday Mornings at 10:30. We meet at: Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street Acworth, GA 30120 Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”

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