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Volume 8, Issue 5
Message From The Mayor As we start off the new year, we are reminded that we all live in a very special community in which “there’s no place like home!” For the past 12 years, we have worked to build an unmatched quality of life whereby people would say that there is no other place they would rather live or work than right here in Acworth and that no matter where they go, the memories from their life in our community would always draw them back home to Acworth.
Rosenwald School and on-street parking for the Tanyard Creek Multi-Use Trail.
In the movie “Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy spent the entire movie trying to get back to her beloved Kansas. Every place that Dorothy went, she told everyone there was no place like home. Why? Because she wanted to go home to the special place and people in her life, just as the people in our community make Acworth the most giving and caring community.
The City and the Acworth Lake Authority partnered to complete two significant restroom renovations. The restrooms near the round-a-bout were made-over and the Acworth Bath House saw significant interior renovations. The bath house was typically only open for special events and summer camp. The facility will now be open during regular park hours.
On February 7th, you can come to North Star Church and see how easy it is to call Acworth your home as we present our State of the City message, “There’s No Place Like Home.” The Acworth Business Association invites the community to this great event. I believe that this is a “don’t miss event," and you can RSVP at www.acworthbusiness.org. Get 2013 started with encouragement and hope as we begin the year by celebrating “There’s No Place Like Home” — you will not need your red shoes to get home from this event!!
Acworth Sports Complex Parking Improvements — Bids are currently being solicited for parking improvements to the North Side of the Acworth Sports Complex. With the continued growth of the Acworth Baseball and Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association, parking is at a premium throughout the season. The improvements will include resurfacing, lane widening and ninety degree parking. The project could begin as soon as March and be completed in mid-summer.
I wanted to also take some time to let you know what is going on in our community. There are several projects recently completed or nearing completion that will impact you: School Street Construction — Construction is nearly complete! The project includes lane widening, sidewalk on both sides of the street, parking, underground utilities and curb, gutter and drainage improvements. The project creates more than 150 additional parking spaces for Amos Durr Field, Roberts School,
Multi-use Trail Extension — The next phase of the Tanyard Creek Park Multi-use Trail at Logan Farm Park is now complete. The 1,300 linear ft. extension connects the existing trail off of Cherokee Street to the new sidewalk on School Street. The project features a pedestrian bridge over Tanyard Creek. Cauble Park Improvements — The Mayor and Board recently approved a contract with a playground vendor for a new playground at Cauble Park. The project will replace the old playground with a more modern, natural looking structure. The project is expected to be completed by late March. The playground will have to be closed during construction, but will be ready as warmer temperatures arrive!
2013 Calendar of Events Released — The city and its partners host several special events throughout the year. Take an opportunity to visit www.acworth.org and check out all we have to offer this year. Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and prosperous new year! Thanks to each of you for your contribution to our great community! — Mayor Tommy Allegood Photo Credit - Brett May Photography
“Finally Free from Arthritis Pain Without Drugs and Harmful Side Effects” Living with arthritis pain can affect every part of your life. It’s keeps you from enjoying the good things in life – time with grandkids, playing golf, even working in the yard. It would be nice to get out of bed – just one morning – without pain. Every time you try and push through the pain… like standing or walking for a long period of time…you pay for it for the next 2-3 days with even more pain. Do you have any of the these Arthritic problems? 3 3 3 3 3 3
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Do you remember the Vioxx scandal? It was a medication designed to relieve arthritis pain…but like all drugs, it had side effects. After years of use worldwide, the makers withdrew it from the market because of the overwhelming evidence it caused heart attacks and strokes. There’s a time to use pain medications, BUT not before seeking a natural way to correct the CAUSE of the problem! Ask yourself … after taking all these pain medications…maybe for years…are you any better off? Pain Is Not Just ‘Old Age’ Have you had one doctor after another telling you this is just the natural process of the body getting older - that you should expect to have arthritis. Sure, if you don’t take care of your damaged joints now, as you get older they will be worse (which is why you shouldn’t wait any longer to see if I can help you.) However, old age is not the cause of your arthritis. I’ll venture to say all 360 joints in your body are the same age, yet arthritis and joint degeneration has not affected every one of them – only your previously injured joints that never healed properly.
My name is Dr. Amy Valente owner of North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute. Over the past six years since we’ve opened the doors, I’ve seen hundreds of people come in suffering with arthritis and leave the office pain free. I’ve made it my mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic pain like you. “I only wished I had found you sooner” I hear this too often, so I decided to do something about it and run this ad. Just call before Jan. 15th and you’ll get my “Arthritis Evaluation” for only $20. • An in-depth consultation about your arthritis where I will listen…really listen. • A complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to find the “cause” of your problem. • A full set of specialized x-rays to look for joint degeneration (arthritis)… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $200). • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so I can show you how to fix the problem. I’ll answer all your questions about chiropractic and arthritis pain. The appointment will not take long at all and you won’t be sitting in a waiting room all day either. To take me up on this special offer, you must call before Jan. 15th. Call today…Phone 678-574-5678
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Dr. Amy Valente person again. I can exercise, lift weights and even lift my grandson without worrying about the pain!” -Thanks again! K. Sears With my “Arthritis Evaluation”, we can find the problem and then correct it. Think of how you could feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living. Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your muscles increase. As you begin to see motion returning to your joints, you’re preventing and reducing chances of disability and a crippling future. You’re playing golf again -- hitting longer drives, smoother putts, and lower scores…without pain. Arthritis can be successfully treated. Healthy, pain-free living should be yours. Please call our 24 Help Line at 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Arthritis Evaluation before Jan. 15th. We can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is located at 3451 Cobb Pkwy. Suite 4 in Acworth. (On the corner of Mars Hill Rd. and Cobb Pkwy) I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more joyful life.
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Kennesaw Citizen of the Year — Kennesaw City Council member Bill Thrash was named Kennesaw Citizen of the Year. He is an Army veteran and is beginning his twelfth year this month on the council. Thrash, who is battling cancer, said, “I’m overwhelmed by the honor. I’m just kind of an idea guy. I have planted seeds over the last 20 years and watched them grow.” “This is a well-earned recognition of Bill’s numerous, visible contributions to this community,” said Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews. “Through the years, he has demonstrated his dedication to the success and welfare of Kennesaw, especially with regard to our youth, but in countless other areas as well. There is no one more deserving of this honor than Bill Thrash.”
West Cobb Citizen of the Year — State Senator Lindsey The City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for American Family Insurance Company on Wednesday, December 19. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Marvon Williams, and his wife Jada on their new Acworth location. Mr. Williams has served as an American Family Insurance agent for over four years. American Family Insurance Company offers auto, home, umbrella, health, life and business insurance. They also have several retirement products available. American Family Insurance is located in historic downtown Acworth at 4344 Southside Drive, Suite A. For a complete list of services, visit www.MarvonWilliamsAgency.com or call (770) 627-3493.
Andy Duncan Named Acworth Citizen of the Year Andy Duncan, owner/ operator of the Acworth Chick-Fil-A on Cobb Parkway and on Mars Hill Road at Brookstone, was among three Cobb County residents honored by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce Northwest Cobb Area Council as Citizens of the Year. Andy is very involved in the community and always willing to lend Andy Duncan and his wife, Helen a helping hand. He is an active member of the Acworth Business Association, the Kennesaw Business Association, is a Partner In Education with the local schools and helps with MUST Ministries among many other organizations in the community. Andy said, “There are so many people deserving of this award, that give of themselves. I don’t know how you vote for just one person in a community. I’m certainly honored by it, but I want to accept it on behalf of the community.” 8
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Tippins was named West Cobb Citizen of the Year. Tippens served on the Cobb school board for twelve years. For eight of those years, he donated his Board of Education salary, which funded 110 teacher grants and more than 80 college scholarships. Sheri Brante, Executive Director of the Cobb Schools Foundation said, “As I can only say, thank you, his commitment to Cobb County Schools really kept us going.” Some of his volunteer work includes nonprofits such as the Calvary Children’s Home, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Midway Presbyterian Church and the North Georgia State Fair. Tippens stated, “It’s a very humbling experience to receive this kind of recognition. There are 50 people who could receive it and be equally deserving. Cobb County has so many people who do so much to make it what it is.”
CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Stephanie Rast! She was the first to find the wording “Have you ever thought about that?” on page 44. She won a $10 gift cerificate to Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe. Stephanie is pictured with her husband, John and daughter, Madison.
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Candy cane wishes and sugarplum dreams, we’re having a party filled with sweet things! King Kandy invite all girls, ages 13 and under, 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 Acworth Baseball Association is currently accepting online registrations for the 2013 Spring Baseball Season. This is a safe, challenging and most of all, fun experience for boys and girls, ages 4 — 18. The goal is to instill in the children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community.
This year’s “Candy Land” Daddy Daughter 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.
Onsite Registrations will be held at the Roberts School on Saturday, January 12 & 19, from 10 a.m. — noon. Fees vary depending on the age of the participant. To register or for more information on fees, age groups, etc., please visit their website at www.acworthbaseball.org.
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The pre-registration discount for City of Acworth residents is $25 per couple and $35 for non-residents. Each additional daughter is $10. Pre-registration ends at 5 p.m. on February 15. Be sure to pre-register in order to guarantee receiving a welcome gift and going away gift! There will be on-site registration the day of the dance for an additional $10 fee. For more information, contact Lauren Ham at lham@acworth. org or call (770) 917-1234. To register online, please visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or stop by the Parks and Rec office at 4762 Logan Road in Acworth.
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 non-profit 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. 10
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Recently, Destiny’s Daughters of Promise (DDP) presented its 1st annual Step and Fashion Showcase at Barber Middle School. DDP is a leadership program for teen girls. One of the fundamental components of the program is to emphasize techniques to enhance confidence, character development and self esteem. The students participating attend school at Barber Middle School, North Cobb and Sprayberry High School. Serena Martin, organizer of the event, stated, “The girls were enthusiatic as they demonstrated their leadership abilities and talents.” Community leaders attending the event included Mayor Tommy Allegood, District 4 Commissioner Lisa Cupid, Area 5 Superintendent James Carter, ABA President Marvon Williams and Acworth Police Chief Wayne Dennard. For more information about the organization, visit www.ddpgirls.org.
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.
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
The City of Acworth had its first Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 13, the sixth night of Hanukkah. In celebration of Hanukkah, the Menorah remained lit for the holiday season. The Menorah was located at the corner of Cowan Road and Main Street in downtown Acworth. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center officiated the lighting ceremony with Mayor Tommy Allegood and guest of honor, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens assisting. Other City officials that attended this event included Alderman Bob Weatherford, Alderman Gene Pugliese, Alderman Tim Houston, Alderman Tim Richardson, City Manager Brian Bulthuis and Chief of Police Wayne Dennard. This eight day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Hanukkah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burnt for eight days out of a single-days-worth of oil found in the Temple. One Hanukkah candle is lit the first night, December 8, and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope. “The message of Hanukkah is not only a Jewish one; it’s universal. “It’s a message of hope, a message of freedom and specifically, a message of religious freedom. That’s something that’s a universal message. That’s what America was founded on. Hanukkah’s message is a very timely message and a very important message,” Charytan said.
Well, his little sister, Katey, an 11 year old - sixth grader at Durham Middle, having seen her older brother’s success, decided she wanted to give it a try. Katey won her local qualifying event in the girls 10-11 division in Acworth and then went on to win the Sectional Event as well. There are 10 Sectional Events in the State. The winners with the 4 highest scores advance to the Team Championship and Katey was among those winners. The event was held prior to the Falcons/ Saints Game at The Georgia Dome on November 29. Several thousand participants entered the competition throughout the year and Katey finished 2nd! Congratulations!
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Community Spotlight.... by Cynthia Regalla Dr. Carmichael, a local veterinarian, is a Cobb County resident, married with two children. He believes in bringing his best to every aspect of his life, from his family to supporting local businesses and his community. He is a huge supporter of Road Trip Home Animal Rescue and the Humane Society of Cobb County. He is also a partner of a consortium of three veterinary hospitals and pet service centers in local area. It was my pleasure to spend an hour with him at Lake City Animal Hospital and see first-hand the state-of-the-art care he delivers to each of his patients. It is at no surprise that he was selected to be interviewed for the Community Spotlight. He and his staff work with a sense of urgency, offering friendly, informed service, even with a full house. Dr. Carmichael’s loving care and his ability to keep up with cutting edge technology and procedures in his field has helped him develop a strong relationship with pet lovers throughout his career.
ToBy Carmichael Q: Has this always been your dream career? A: Yes. I had always said if I could not make it as a vet, I would be someone that works with children. I commonly get the question, “Why didn’t you become a people doctor?” Being a vet, I can practice medicine and really use my brain. It is hard to tell a client bad news about their best friend. I do not know if I could ever tell a person their bad news. Q: What are the five most important skills or traits for a person going into this field to have? A: 1) Communication – The hardest part I think is listening to what the client says and getting them to understand your thought process. 2) Mystery oriented – Being able to look at a problem and rule out conditions. 3) Caring – It is very easy to get into a routine and actually how the animals “feel.” 4) Good memory – With the way technology has changed, some of the information I learned in school has been disproven. If you cannot listen to a lecture, do some research and learn new ideas and techniques, you will fall behind and your patients will suffer. 5) Flexible – Medicine may take appointments but life does not. I can plan for certain things to happen, then there will be an extra surgery, extra sick case, etc. You have to roll with whatever is coming your way. Q: What are the most and least satisfying aspects of your work? What would you change? 14
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A: The most satisfying is to know you made a difference. It may not be that Norman Rockwell painting with a child and a puppy. It may be the dog that ate a toy that needed to be removed, the cat with a broken leg, the diabetic that has responded to insulin, or the strangest case that you have ever seen but you figured it out. The card, plate of cookies, simple hug, or firm handshake that you get when the clients know you did your best. Good or bad outcome, just knowing the clients appreciate that you have poured your heart and soul into a case makes me go to work every day. If I was in it for the money, I could have chosen another career. The least is when you know you can help an animal and the owner still wants the animal euthanized. I understand that there are multiple factors involved in the decision and I do not judge. It is just that when you can fix it but you are not allowed to. Q: What do you think is the single best decision you’ve made in your life so far? A: Going to vet school when I did. Sometimes I get the feeling that I have no control about what is going on in my life. I am here for the ride. I feel lucky that everything has always worked out for the best with anything I do. Q: What is something you are really passionate about? A: Learning more. I never want to be labeled as the guy that was stuck in the medical past. I am always trying to stay on top of things the best I can. With that, I can do a better job with my patients and ultimately take better care of my family.
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Step Into the Perfect Fit at Foot Solutions The key to a good life is good health. The new Foot Solutions store in Acworth, located in the Shoppes of Acworth, ensures that you look great and feel even better as you step into shoes with the perfect fit for any activity. As the world’s largest health and wellness franchise dedicated to foot care, Foot Solutions stores offer stylish, proper-fitting, comfortable, high-performance shoes, custom crafted, custom fitted inserts and technology-driven health and wellness products. Locally owned and operated by Ron and Julie Cliborn, the Acworth Foot Solutions location offers an unparalleled experience in service and selection over other shoe stores. The professionally trained staff of Foot Solutions, take the time to get to know each customer’s feet – measuring and evaluating everything from length and width, to how they distribute weight when walking that affects posture and balance. The specialists at Foot Solutions also inquire about any current foot problems and shortterm goals. Using sophisticated digital mapping technology, a topographic map of each foot is created to determine what areas need additional support. After the data is collected, the specialist helps the customer choose from a wide selection of stylish, top quality shoes that will provide the foot the comfort and structure it needs. Modifications will be made in the store to ensure the fit is perfect. With more than 27 years of retail experience with some of the nation’s leading department stores, the Cliborns are committed to creating a shoe store that benefits all ages. “We are committed to helping the community experience more of the joys in life through a healthy lifestyle. Feet are the foundation of the body and are often over-looked as an important component to a person’s overall well-being,” says Ron Cliborn. In everything a person does, from work to play, feet play a pivotal role in enjoying a healthy productive life. It’s important to be educated about how properly fitted footwear can help reduce injuries and pain throughout the body.
Perfect Body Alignment The pedorthist at Foot Solutions seeks to provide optimal body alignment that may be achieved with a custom orthotic insert. Foot Solutions has the ability to create partial or full inserts for several styles of foot wear. If a foot doesn't have the proper support, it can throw the body out of alignment, causing poor posture and/or pain or balance issues that can cause falls. Custom inserts help achieve a neutral, functioning position called "perfect body alignment" by aligning the joints and spine with the best weight distribution on the feet. 18
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Foot Solutions is so confident that its customfitted, custom-crafted arch supports will help alleviate pain and help you live more comfortably, they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Healthy and Stylish Gone are the days of unattractive shoes in the name of being healthy. More designers than ever are addressing health needs when designing beautiful and stylish shoes. Foot Solutions features lines of shoes that fill all aspects of your day – house shoes, work shoes, athletic shoes, dress shoes, casual shoes and sandals. The Acworth location will carry the following vendors: Ziera, Brooks, Aetrex, Finn Comfort, Dunham, Orthofeet, Naot, Orthaheel, Akaishi, Ahnu, Aravon, Chung Shi, Dansko, P W Minor, Drew, Mozo, Sanita, Cobb Hill and Waldläufer. Additionally, they will carry a complete line of socks and diabetic foot apparel. When you are ready to Step Into the Perfect Fit, Ron and Julie invite you to visit the Acworth Foot Solutions location, located in The Shoppes of Acworth at 3450 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 170, Acworth, GA 30101. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Evening appointments are also available. For additional information, visit www.footsolutions.com/acworth or call 770-575-2238.
Custom Arch Supports Address Many Conditions: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fallen Arches High Arches Achilles Tendonitis Plantar Fasciitis Bunions and Calluses Postural Instability Hammertoes Foot Rotation Arthritis Diabetic Foot Problems Geriatric Conditions Congenital Abnormalities Narrow/Wide Feet Foot Trauma
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Alleviate Pain Correct Biomechanical Conditions Improve Stability and Balance Address Posture and Alignment Issues Restore Normal Foot Function Increase Endurance and Stamina Reduce Fatigue Reduce Athletic Recovery Time Prevent overuse injuries
Foot Solutions The Shoppes of Acworth 3450 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 170 Acworth, GA 30101 Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Evening appointments are also available
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Dickens of a Christmas, Y’all It was a Dickens of a good time in Acworth as friends gathered for an Old Fashioned Christmas. On Friday night, students from North Cobb Christian School led the caroling at the Old Depot on Main Street and then strolled through downtown singing Christmas carols and hearing the Acworth Folklore at some of downtown’s historic homes. The weekend continued with opportunities for the children to be photographed with Father Christmas at Frana Brown Park, as well as seeing the live nativity at the Acworth Presbyterian Church. There were strolling Victorian Carolers from Mount Paran Christian School and musicians throughout town, carriage rides and Charles Dickens Era scenes in downtown merchant store front windows.
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Santa’s Arrival & the Tree Lighting Santa arrived in style in downtown Acworth on December 7, and rather than his traditional sleigh and reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus, his elves, Frosty the Snowman, the Gingerbread Man and other Christmas characters arrived at the Depot in military vehicles in celebration of our troops overseas. Children had the opportunity to write letters and decorate cards to send to the soldiers serving our country. Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas to all the children prior to the lighting of the tree. Main Street was filled with holiday spirit, music and dance, puppet shows, face painting and more. Acworth United Methodist Church displayed a live nativity scene for all to enjoy.
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A Walking Abscess There is an ongoing war between bacteria and our body’s defense system. Our body has many defense mechanisms to protect itself. Skin is one level and provides an amazing shield against the invasion of bacteria into our system. Receive a cut or scratch into the skin and our shield is breached. Our immune system then launches a defense counterattack to eliminate the unwanted invaders. Eyes, vulnerable as they are, have an amazing bacterial defense called “lysozyme” that is extremely responsive to killing bacteria and results in very few eye infections throughout our lives. Our nose, mouth and ears are the weakest areas for bacteria to penetrate the body and the most common cause for illness. Bacteria that spread to our lungs can cause pneumonia and lead to serious symptoms involving our lungs. Proper diagnosis requires a chest X-ray. A lesser form of this ailment is termed “walking pneumonia,” which often goes undiagnosed. Any person with pneumonia-like symptoms should seek medical help for a clear diagnosis to distinguish between the two illnesses and safeguard against potential lung damage or serious illness. The term walking pneumonia gave rise to the title of this article, “Walking Abscess.” In comparison to walking pneumonia, a walking abscess can also go undetected. Imagine walking around with a tooth abscess that has pus built up around the roots of your tooth. This pus is distributed throughout our system via the bloodstream and can spread to our heart and organs. Although you may be working out, eating healthy, and taking your vitamins, these efforts may not be enough to combat a walking abscess. Most abscesses do not cause pain, which is why they go undetected. An abscessed tooth may cause a twinge or small toothache, but can be easily overlooked just like walking pneumonia. What causes a tooth abscess and why doesn’t it hurt? Typically, a tooth abscess is produced by deep decay or external trauma to a tooth that injures the nerve. Bacteria invade the nerve of a tooth, use it as a food source, and cause the nerve to die. A broken tooth, broken filling or physical tooth trauma are important reasons to see a dentist for a thorough diagnosis. Any of these conditions converts a healthy nerve into a necrotic pulp that becomes a food source for invading bacteria. How does bacteria destroy the tooth nerve? Oral bacteria digest carbohydrates in our diet and subsequently produce a strong acid byproduct that destroys our teeth. This destructive process occurs very slowly and tooth nerves are simply unable to detect the damage. Therefore, most abscessed teeth don’t hurt. Pain is most often experienced when there is enough pus formed to generate pressure on tissue and bone around the tooth. Because pain is seldom experienced with an abscessed tooth, this dental condition 30
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can be adequately described as a “walking abscess.” Regular dental visits are very helpful to routinely diagnose your teeth and avoid developing a walking abscess for many years. This helps you avoid chronic infection spreading from a tooth Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at abscess throughout your Fountian View Family Dentistry. system. Do not ignore He is a resident of Acworth and has tooth symptoms. One practiced in Southwest Cherokee of the more common County for over 21 years. He is a causes of an abscessed Dental Advisor for two nationally tooth is when a filling is renowned dental research companies. broken, allowing sweets Office: (770) 926-0000 and food to enter the soft Website: FountianViewSmiles.com and vulnerable center of the tooth. A broken filling might cause minor symptoms initially and then stop hurting based upon the nerve adapting to the bacterial acid production. Left undiagnosed and untreated, the exposed center of the tooth will decay rapidly and lead to the need for root canal therapy or extraction. This can be avoided by visiting a dentist twice a year for a thorough dental exam. In the last week, I treated more than 10 patients with dental emergencies because they had not been to the dentist in many years and most had ignored early symptoms. These patients did not seek dental treatment early because they did not have a serious toothache or felt that the part of their tooth that had fractured was not significant. The longer you delay necessary treatment, the more serious and more costly it becomes. If we contract a common cold, we often do not go to the doctor for care. We judge for ourselves that we’ll be fine in a week or so. People must be careful not to apply this same self-diagnosis to serious matters like chest pain, chronic fatigue, or a persistent cough. In dentistry, we should not try to self-diagnose either. Teeth and gums are not very forgiving when problems are left undiagnosed and untreated. Most dental problems do not cause pain and will require a thorough dental exam to assess potential problems. Cavities and gum disease can progress for years without any symptoms until extraction is necessary and proves quite upsetting for the patients to discover. A toothache is not common. A broken tooth is not common. A broken filling is not common. Bleeding gums are not common. Make an appointment with your dentist immediately when any of these occur and do not postpone treatment. More importantly, avoid surprises and visit your dentist regularly twice a year. Paid Advertisement
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Belong Here and Do More in 2013 The Acworth Business Association (ABA) has an exciting 2013 planned for you! You Belong Here. Our business networking organization has a membership of more than 250 businesses with over 30 networking opportunities to help your business succeed. We are invested in our community and we support our schools and community organizations. We have assembled a talented Board of Directors to serve you this coming year: Marvon Williams with American Family Insurance, Jay White with Acopia Home Loans, James Albright with City of Acworth, Jeff Glover with Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC, Devin Phillips with RBC Bank, Brandon Douglas with the City of Acworth; Todd Lollis with Freedom Church; Lorelle LoCurto with AutoBell, Dr. Katie Beech with Eaton Chiropractic, Colby Rampton with Rampton Consulting, David McClanahan with Northwestern Mutual Finance, Andrew Windham with College Planning Institute and Ella Ford with Liberty Mutual Insurance.
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***No January Luncheon*** sign up to be on our email distribution list for news and reminders at www.acworthbusiness.org. Our luncheons are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11:30 am at Northstar Church. Our first luncheon for the year is set for Thursday, February 7, 2013. We invite you to join us and find out why You Belong Here. On behalf of the Acworth Business Association Board of Directors, we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! We look forward to working with you in 2013! Sheri Brante, President Acworth Business Association Belong Here. Do More.
Membership in the ABA has unbeatable benefits! For only $75 a year, your business receives a welcome package that includes a membership card, one minute of fame at a monthly luncheon, a listing in our online business directory, invitations to networking opportunities and luncheons and free surprises. Our goal this year is to increase our membership. We will be reaching out to you, because You Belong Here. We are at your service, so never hesitate to call. You can reach our management team M — F, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. at (770) 423-1330 or via email at aba@acworthbusiness.org. You can also visit our website for up to date information or
2013 Board of Directors: Seated L — R: Ella Ford, Sheri Brante and Colby Rampton. Standing L — R: Dave McClanahan, Todd Lollis, James Albright, Jay White, Marvon Williams and Andrew Windham. Not pictured: Jeff Glover, Devin Phillips, Brandon Douglas, Lorelle LoCurto and Dr. Katie Beech.
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December Luncheon — A Year in Review
The December luncheon was sponsored by the Cobb School Foundation. Pictured are Sheri Brante, Executive Director for the Cobb School Foundation and ABA President Marvon Williams. Sheri is also the new incoming ABA President for 2013.
Sandra Cook, owner of Creations by Cookie catered the December luncheon. Pictured L — R: Laura Letourneau, Leah Ritchie and Jean Autry.
ABA Business of the Year John Loud, Loud Security Systems
John Loud, owner of Loud Security Systems, was honored as the ABA Business of the Year due to their strong ethical standards, growth and achievement, leadership within its employees and many contributions to the community.
Special thanks to Melissa Kromer and Bill Watson with JRM Management, the management company for the ABA.
ABA Person of the Year Crystal Carr
Crystal Carr was honored as the ABA Person of the Year due to her dedication and support of the ABA and the Acworth community. Crystal and her husband, Rick Caffey, own the Acworth Community Magazine.
Will You Be Hit By The Medicare Surtax? Your MAGI or your net investment income might put you at risk. On January 1, a new 3.8% tax on certain kinds of investment income is set to take effect. The Medicare surtax (officially termed the Unearned Income Medicare Contribution) is slated to affect single filers with adjusted gross incomes above $200,000 and most joint filers with adjusted gross incomes above $250,000. Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus
What is the most important thing to know about the new 3.8% tax? This has been characterized as a flat tax on investment income for the wealthiest Americans, but it is a little more complex than that.
The 3.8% surtax will actually be levied on the lesser of two amounts: either a) your net investment income or b) your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) in excess of either the $200,000 or $250,000 threshold. Should either a) or b) be zero, the tax won’t apply to you in 2013. Adjusted gross income is easily defined: it includes wages, income from partnerships and small businesses, retirement income, and interest, dividends and capital gains. Defining net investment income under the new surtax is a bit hazier, because (as of November) the IRS has yet to issue formal guidance. What kinds of net investment income could be taxed? Many tax professionals believe the 3.8% surtax will apply to short- and long-term capital gains, dividends, interest (but not interest from muni bonds), royalties, returns realized from partnerships and activities not requiring material participation, and forms of income linked to real estate: passive income from rental property, income from the sale of a principal residence above the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, and net gains from selling a second home. Would certain net investment income be exempt? Besides muni bond interest, the surtax is not supposed to apply to regular or Roth IRA distributions, distributions from qualified retirement plans like 401(k)s and 403(b)s, veterans’ benefits, life insurance payouts, Social Security income or annuitized income from a retirement plan. Gains from the sale of property owned in an active trade or business would also be exempt, along with Schedule C income and income from a business on which you pay self-employment tax. With the surtax looming, there has been an upswing of interest in Roth IRA conversions and the acceleration of investment continued on page 46
Sending the Right Message Over the years, I have seen business after business sending their messages to their markets. But are they the right messages? Quite often, a message sent through ads and promotions does not match what your company offers or the audience you target. For example, if you are a family oriented restaurant, Don Kyle does it make sense to advertise in a media channel that focuses on singles? Or, if your business caters only to other businesses, would you advertise to the general public? What you say, and how and where you say it can be the difference between an effective message and a total waste of your hard-earned money. Here are several things you should keep in mind as you develop or update and then send your business message. 1. If you are currently using an established theme or message, take a hard look at it to make sure it matches what your business actually does. Solicit input from your employees, customers and outsiders as you do this. If your message does not fit or match, create the right message. 2. Does your message include a call to action? If not, you shouldn’t expect prospective customers to take action. 3. Is your message effective? Are you getting results from your current advertising and promotional strategy? If you are not currently keeping track of why and from where your customers come, now is the time to start. 4. Analyze where you are currently sending your message. Are you using advertising vehicles and tools that are going to your desired markets? If not, why not? 5. Once you have prepared your ideal message and where your target markets are, select the optimal media channels and tools that will allow you to send your message. You should now be prepared to send your message and begin monitoring its effectiveness. If after giving your new or revised message ample time to penetrate your target market, alter your future messages as necessary. However, don’t be too hasty in making changes as profitable results rarely occur immediately. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how to prepare the right message for your business or any other questions related to promoting your company. 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 Happy New Year Acworth Community Magazine Readers! Have big plans or a list of resolutions? How are you doing with those in this first week of the New Year? Whatever your plans, I wish you the best in your endeavor and hope that this new beginning in 2013 finds you healthy and safe. In my line of work, I have come to understand that plans change and we need to always expect the unexpected. Wait a minute….this is not true just for law enforcement, is it? It’s true for all of us. Life is full of curveballs that seem to come out of nowhere. We catch some of the curves and are joyful that we saw them coming in time and were able to turn them into a success. Other curveballs come at us and leave us scrambling when they blow by us and roll all the way to the backstop. That’s when we have to recover the ball and get back in the game. Sometimes the curves just keep coming, and no matter what our best laid plans are, the unexpected and appear out of nowhere. Some we will catch like a pro and some will find us off balance. When the curves of life come at us, we must be able to remain in the game. We need to recover quickly so we are ready for the next play. We can’t let the error or the negative results of the last play affect the next one. The game of life continues inning after inning for us all. This year, I hope you can apply some baseball analogy in your life. No matter what last year brought your way, through economic decline, a loss of a loved one or even being a victim of a crime, be ready for the next inning. The New Year is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings. Everything that occurred last year, good and bad, brought you to where you are today. Find the best in today and build it into a better tomorrow. I pray that we will continue to be blessed with safety, peace and prosperity this New Year in our community. Our commitment at the Acworth Police Department is to do all we can to be prepared for the curveballs that come our way and to be there to assist you with the ones that you encounter. By the way, if you want to learn more about how we catch curves at the police department, consider joining us for our Citizens Police Academy 2013. Sign up will begin this month with Tuesday night classes beginning in March. The course is free and you can check the city’s website for details and registration information at www.acworth.org. — Chief Wayne Dennard 36
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“Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E.” Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error — This is a FREE, two-hour course designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14-16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. This program addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. The next class will be held on Wednesday, January 16, from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, email mtaylor@acworth.org or visit www.acworth.org and click on “Police” under Departments.
Citizens Police Academy 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. 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.
Bailey Recognized for Covering the Bases Alderman Bob Weatherford on behalf of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen, presented a plaque to Acworth Police Department Captain Tony Bailey in appreciation for his hard work and dedication in coordinating the annual Covering the Bases event.
Going Green Much has been published and written about “Going Green” in your daily life and how important it is for all of us to contribute to the cause of the environment. But what does that mean for the average person and how can one make a difference? Does it mean being selective in what we buy and who we buy it from and how that company conducts its business? Does Dan Jape it mean planting trees to become carbon neutral? Does it mean recycling your waste to not burden the earth with products that could be used again in the manufacturing process instead of rusting away in a landfill somewhere? Does it mean not using energy wasting appliances that require the utility companies to produce more and more electric and gas for us to consume in old worn out systems that should have been replaced 10 years ago? I think it means all of the above and more. Heating and cooling systems consume 1/3 of all energy produced in this country and most of those systems operate at a greatly reduced efficiency with waste accounting for 30 to 40 percent of all resources consumed. The way one can be “Green” in this regard is to keep their heating and cooling system operating at peak efficiency to minimize the waste
inherent in the process. Old gas furnaces by design waste more gas up the flue or chimney than they use to heat your home. Let one get out of proper tune and it gets worse. Old air conditioners do a job cooling your home that could be done for 30 to 50 percent less electricity. Let an old air conditioner get out of tune and the waste could be upwards of 70 percent. Add to that duct and window leakage and it could be hundreds of dollars a year per household wasted. Keep your system in perfect working order and replace the entire system when it gets old. Have your ducts and windows tested, tightened and sealed. Do not fall into the old pattern of letting your system go year after year without service trying to save a buck in the short run. After 12 to 15 years and it’s time to replace your heating and cooling system, do not just replace a single piece of equipment, but rather look at the entire system from a complete system approach. There are three major pieces of equipment to replace in a heating and cooling system; the furnace, the cooling coil and the outdoor condenser or air conditioner. When your car gets old and worn out, you would never consider just replacing the engine or the rear end and leaving the rest of the components 20 years old to possibly break down another day. Go “Green” in your own home by stop wasting more energy than needed. Stop using more than your fair share of natural resources. Make sure when it comes time continued on page 46
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Tips for a Great New Year It’s hard to believe that 2012 is behind us and 2013 is in full swing. We at Discover Chiropractic truly hope that you have had a great year filled with happiness, joy, growth, and prosperity and are ready to begin this New Year with excitement and vigor!! We have many exciting plans for our office and employees in this next year, Dr. Sherri Ziomek and we invite any and all who want to join to come and be a part of our celebration! In the meantime, we have a few helpful hints to having a wonderfully successful new year! And as always, we hope to see you soon! 15 Tips for a Positive New Year: 1. Stay positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters or you can know that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible. 2. Remember that winners do what losers don’t want to do. Have purposeful goals and commit to them. 3. Instead of being disappointed about where you are... — ...think optimistically about where you are going.
4. Eat... — ...breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card. 5. Remember that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. Treat everyone as you want to be treated. 6. Believe that everything happens for a reason. Expect good things to come out of challenging experiences. Adversity is not a dead-end, but a detour to a better outcome. 7. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 8. Don’t waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. Love makes the world go around. 9. Leave everyplace better than you found it. We will start to seek out opportunities to make things…better. 10. Remember that overnight success usually takes 15 years. There’s no substitute for hard work. 11. Implement the “No Complaining Rule.” Complaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better, but everyone around you feels sick. continued on page 46
What is Glaucoma? Each year, more than 60 million Americans are at risk of developing glaucoma and nearly 3 million currently have glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Of those who have glaucoma, about half don’t even know it. This is because early-stage glaucoma displays no outward symptoms, such as pain or vision Dr. Dylan Reach loss. The good news, however, is that there are tests that can be done to catch glaucoma early…before it has done too much damage. Glaucoma is the progressive loss of optic nerve fibers. It often occurs when there is too much fluid in the eye, causing pressure to build up and eventually damage the optic nerve. This delicate structure at the back of the eye sends vision information to the brain, making it vital for good vision. Damage usually begins at the outer edges of the nerve, so untreated glaucoma can destroy peripheral vision (the top, bottom and sides of your view.) The factors that indicate an increased risk of developing glaucoma are:
1. Age — People over 60 2. Elevated Intraocular Pressure 3. Medical Conditions — Diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis. 4. Race — African Americans over 40 5. Previous eye trauma Many people may know of the “air puff” test or other tests used to measure eye pressure in an eye examination. But, this test alone cannot detect glaucoma. Acworth Family Eyecare is proud to offer the latest technology in detecting and monitoring glaucoma, nerve fiber layer analysis. This test is very fast and can be conducted without dilation. Damage from glaucoma is always preceded by loss and thinning of the nerve fiber layer. It often occurs when there is too much fluid in the eye, causing pressure to build up and eventually damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending vision information to the brain. Since this damage cannot be repaired, prevention is important. By accurately measuring the thickness of the nerve fiber layer and comparing the results to known glaucoma Continued on page 46
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Is it “Chili” in Here? Will Rogers was such a fan of chili that he referred to it as “bowls of blessedness.” The famous outlaw Jesse James once refused to rob a bank in McKinney, TX because that was the town where his favorite chili was made. Love it or hate it, everyone has an opinion about chili. I personally love chili, just because there are so many different ways to make it, plus it has tons of leftover possibilities. The standard 2 pounds of ground hamburger/ pork/veal mixed with 1 can of red beans, 1 chopped onion, 2 cans of diced tomatoes (or sauce) and 2 tablespoons of chili seasoning makes a mighty fine chili. However, try mixing up the meats with 1 pound of ground sausage or even smoked sausage to get an extra flavor boost. Tiffany Hughes
Another option is to switch up your seasonings – instead of buying premade chili seasoning, experiment with your own combinations of garlic, chili powder, sea salt, ground chipotle or jalapeno powder, etc. The possible flavor combinations are endless. That being said however, there is nothing wrong with using the premade seasoning packet, especially if you are a new to chili cooking. Another idea is to use a premade sauce
for your seasonings – we like to use barbeque sauce to give our chili extra flavor wattage. Another idea for chili is white chili. Use chicken in most any form – raw chicken breasts cut into cubes, precooked (and shredded) or even ground. Usually, white chili doesn’t have tomato sauce and instead, has some other type of sauce, usually made from cheese (think Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack) or chopped up green chilies (think salsa verde) and a little broth. Mix that in a big pot, along with some navy beans and your favorite seasonings, simmer on low for at least an hour, then serve with sour cream, chives, etc. Vegetarian chilis are quite good as well, and I say this as an avowed meat-eater. Instead of meat, this type of chili is loaded with a variety of beans, peppers and other veggies (tomatoes, corn, onion, etc.,) then mixed with your favorite seasonings. The veggies can be chopped or even put in a food processor, depending on the desired consistency. Usually, tomatoes will break down quite nicely to make the “sauce.” The best part about chili is the leftovers. Yes, you can eat it with your favorite toppings, but you can also use it on burgers, hot dogs, fries, even nachos or baked potatoes. My husband likes to mix his chili with macaroni, then top it with cheddar cheese. Continued on page 46
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Do It Yourself Demolition (Part 1) Times are tough and money is tight, and based on the performance of our leadership in Washington and the current state of our Union, it’s not going to get better anytime soon. So, what other ways can you save money on your next home improvement project? DEMOLITION!!! Just the word “demolition” brings up, for some of us, the most therapeutic part of a renovation. It enables you to take out your frustrations and anxiety on poor defenseless drywall and wood. I want to focus on non-load bearing walls this month, so I am going to highlight some basic need to knows.
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Most bathroom interior walls are non-load bearing and can be easily removed. However, if you choose to open up a portion of a kitchen for say a pass through, you will need to install some blocking, which will allow you to wrap the opening in drywall or case it out in wood trim. Before you remove any part of a wall, check and see if any duct work, electrical or plumbing will need to be re-routed. I prefer to skin the face of the wall so I can see what lies behind it. You would be amazed at the things I have found. From old newspapers used for insulation, squirrel and rat nests, old soft drink bottles, miscellaneous coins and my favorite, find a half empty glass flask of “Moonshine,” not kidding!!
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If your walls are covered in old ceramic tile, you will need to bust it with a 3lb. hammer to get to the backing. This will allow you to strip it from the wall studs. If your walls are covered in drywall or wood paneling, adjust the depth of a circular saw and cut across the walls face and remove the wall in easy to manage sections. This makes cleanup easier and less overwhelming. However, some people prefer going old school and attack demo with a hammer, pry bar and a pair of gloves. Once the wall is skinned front and back cut the studs in half to make their removal much simpler. When the old wall is removed, you will be left with blocking in the side walls. A simple pry bar and hammer will make quick work of it. To remove the top plate which is in the ceiling, cut the drywall on each side of the plate. This allows you access to the blocking it is attached to so you can pry it off of the ceiling joists. Lastly, you will now be left with some drywall repairs. But, if you have been following my articles every month, you know how easy these repairs will be. Whatever method you choose, be smart and wear safety glasses, gloves and good shoes — no flip flops. Happy New Year!!!!! 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.
Sleeping Beauty To be physically fit it is almost common knowledge to eat right and exercise. What many people don’t realize is that you also need adequate sleep if you want to stay healthy. Obesity itself can be affected directly by the amount and quality of sleep you receive. Adequate sleep is fundamental to health. The parts of your body that control your digestion, your healing and growth and your metabolism and brain function are all affected by the presence or absence of sleep. Nocturnal sleeping not only gives you the obvious mental clarity, but also is the time when crucial elements are produced and released within your body. The hormone melatonin controls the ability to sleep at night and is only produced when it is dark and brain activity has decreased during sleep. Dr. Nedra Dodds
Leptin is a hormone that is mainly produced at night and is influenced by sleep cycles. This essential hormone plays a significant role in the battle against the bulge, as it signals the brain to stop eating when you are full. The lack of sleep causes inadequate levels of Leptin and causes you to want to eat more. Growth Hormone is mainly released in the bloodstream at night and helps in the formation and regeneration of muscle mass,
bone growth and density and new cellular formation. Cortisol is sometimes called the “stress” hormone, because its levels are raised during periods of stress. Sleeplessness contributes to high cortisol levels, which can slow the metabolism and increase insulin levels, thus making it difficult to lose weight. Increased insulin levels cause the cascade of fat production to stay “turned on.” Long-standing hormone imbalances lead to more chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. People that have night jobs are more prone to be overweight and also have an increase chance of cancer and chronic illnesses. The immune system is weakened with sleeplessness and a persistent lack of sleep also effects the mood and can lead to depression. If you have problems sleeping, there are some ways to combat insomnia. Have your cortisol (stress hormone,) melatonin (sleep hormone) along with estrogen and progesterone (especially during peri-menopause) levels checked to identify and address any health problems. Try to stay on a regular routine and schedule to synchronize your body to a set sleep cycle. Do not drink alcohol near bedtime and do not consume any caffeine after 4 p.m. Keep the bedroom dark and shut off the television before going to bed. Wearing light clothing and keeping the continued on page 47
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The Right Voices There are a lot of voices vying for your attention.
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Some are positive and can lead you in the right direction. Some are negative and can take you in the wrong direction. Personally, I know for certain that I have spent far too much time listening to the wrong voices. I assume the same is true for you.
The question is what can we do about that? Are we destined to make the same mistakes in 2013 that we did in 2012? Are we ever going to get over the barriers that seem to hold us back from ever realizing our true potential? Read this verse written by a man named John as he referenced a statement that Jesus had spoken… John 10:7-10 — Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that
they may have life, and have it to the full. Without getting too deep into this verse: Why didn’t the “sheep” listen to the wrong voices that were vying for their attention? How did they stay focused on the right person and concentrate on the correct voice? The key wasn’t their will power, self-discipline, or intellectual ability. Sheep were not the brightest animals on the planet. The key for sheep was the fact that they had grown accustomed to the voice of the Shepherd. As a result, the other voices had lost their appeal. It works the same for us. If we want to make the right choices, we must listen to the right voices. The key to success is becoming more familiar with the voice of God who tells us that He is the Good Shepherd. Getting to know God’s voice through what we read in God’s Word (Bible) will enable us to listen to His voice more and the voices of others less. When it comes to listening to the wrong voices in your life – choose to refuse. Don’t listen to them. Instead, in 2013, listen to Him. It will make all the difference in the world. continued on page 47
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The Panic Button Within The year: 2006. It was an early December morning. We arrived at the airport very early – more than two hours prior to our scheduled flight. My wife and I were heading to Mexico to celebrate our 10th anniversary. All was well. Baggage checked – check. Burger King breakfast sandwich – check. Early arrival at the gate – check. C. A. Phillips
We see passengers are beginning to board the plane. We make our way over, and the airline attendant calls my wife’s name. We approach the desk, and she explains that my wife’s birth certificate doesn’t have a raised seal. It’s a copy of an original, but the seal needs to be raised. This is literally about 10 minutes prior to our flight leaving. She explains that we need to go back out to the Delta counter in the E Terminal, and they will tell us what our options are. So, we miss the 8:45 a.m. flight. We are now at the Delta counter, and the lady explains that we have to get a temporary passport for Amy. She puts us on the next flight to Cancun – which is in 45 minutes. But, here’s the problem…we are at Terminal E, and in order to get the passport, we have to go all the way back to North Baggage Claim.
We are racing against the clock. We run back to the train, hop on, and get back to the baggage claim area. Amy goes to the right to get her passport. I run to the left to print out our new boarding passes. We reconvene in about 10-12 minutes, and we’re heading back. Uh oh…another problem. We are forced to go through security again! Nooooooo… The clock is ticking away. Our flight departs in less than 15 minutes. We are sweating and panting…rushing as fast as we can to put our shoes back on and head to the train – back to Terminal E. Oh, Terminal E. We get off the train. Seven minutes. I tell Amy that I am running ahead, and I leave her in my dust. I race up the escalator. I make a hard left toward our gate. I am sprinting at this point. I can see the gate ahead. I am waving my hand maniacally to get the attendant’s attention. I am about 30 yards away now, and I see a man step out into the corridor. He sees me running! I am closing the gap, and can see the plane is still there. Yes!! The man then places his hands behind his back and tells me everything I needed to know in one gesture: he shakes his head from side to side. I stop dead in my tracks, and unleash every bit of pent-up hostility on him. I throw my jacket down. I plead with him to let us on the plane. It’s sitting right there! The walkway to continued on page 47
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income into 2012. Installment sales have also become less attractive to business owners and family businesses who are considering a sale may want to make sure sons and daughters with an ownership interest are also employees rather than sitting on the sidelines.
12. Learn to show cheerfulness even when you don’t feel like it. Cheerfulness is contagious.
What about the 0.9% tax? This is actually a payroll tax, so it only applies to employment income (the self-employed are not exempt.) Like the 3.8% tax, it will kick in above the $200,000/$250,000 levels. While employers aren’t required to withhold the tax until an employee amasses $200,000 in wages, this tax could prove nightmarish for high-earning married professionals who file jointly in 2013: the first $200,000 of their individual wages wouldn’t be subject to such withholding, but their combined earned incomes would be taxed once they exceed $250,000.
14. Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statement: I am thankful for __________.
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to replace your system that you purchase from a “Green” contractor that recycles your old refrigerant, your old copper, steel, and aluminum and gives you advice and counseling on R410a “green” refrigerants, energy saving dehumidification thermostats and improved efficiencies. Install Energy Star compliant systems. And remember, the most efficient heating and cooling systems will not perform properly and efficiently with poorly designed, leaking or deteriorated duct systems I feel being “Green” means more than how you separate your garbage or what type of car you drive. Can you imagine the change our world would see if everyone cut energy consumption by 50 percent overnight? It can happen. Do your part to be “Green” and it will save you green in the long run. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096.
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13. Get more sleep. You can’t replace sleep with a double latte.
15. Smile and laugh more. They are natural anti-depressants. Remember you only have one ride through life, so make the most of it and enjoy it. 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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patients, we can quickly diagnose patients that may be at risk. If glaucoma is detected early, the chance of serious visual damage is reduced. We can also use this technology to diagnose patients with diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, as well as other diseases of the retina. With January being Glaucoma Awareness Month, now is the perfect opportunity to have a comprehensive eye health examination. We’re excited to offer the most stateof-the-art technology in the area to provide you with best care possible. Dr. Dylan Reach 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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Just remember, that in the chili world, the possibilities are endless and you’re only limited by your imagination. Happy cooking 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.
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bedroom slightly cool also helps in falling asleep along with a light snack high in protein. Not all cures come in the form of a pill. Sometimes the best medicine is a pillow or two. Recognize the signs and symptoms of illness and address them. Do your body a favor and be WELL-rested into this New and Prosperous New Year. 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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If you want to make the right choices – you have to listen to the right voices. 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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The most recent episode was this past summer. Our family was heading into White Plains, NY to fly back to Atlanta. I entered in the address on the GPS, but wound up ten minutes away from the airport! I literally started freaking out. I stopped the car and just grabbed the sides of my head. I began reliving our previous debacles and just froze. Our flight was in 75 minutes, and I still had to return a rental car and check baggage. Serenity now! Thankfully, my wife is calm and is much better in high-pressure situations. We found our way to the airport, returned the rental car quickly, and were able to check the bag and get through security quickly. White Plains only has six gates, and they are all right there together just past the security checkpoint. Whew! What’s my point in all of this? Well, two things. First, ALWAYS give yourself more than enough time to get to where you need to go. Rushing around creates anxiety, and in my case, irrationality. Second, when you do find yourself in a pickle, don’t panic. It won’t help. Believe me. P.S. – I forgot to mention that our luggage was lost in Mexico. But, that’s a story for another day. 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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board the plane is still attached. But no. He says, “The door has already been shut.” I continue to argue, yelling and screaming and completely embarrassing Amy. And here’s the real beauty – the next plane to Cancun isn’t until 5:30 p.m. There have been two other close calls involving flights. I think maybe I am cursed. One time was in 2010, when we arrived to the airport about an hour before our flight to Las Vegas. There were literally hundreds of passengers in every line to check baggage. I was fidgeting, restless, angry, and anxious. We literally ran up to the gate and boarded about 3 minutes before they closed the door.
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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: 0:30 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
SYNAGOGUES
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 Acworth (next to McDonald’s) Sunday Service at 10 am 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
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com
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
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
Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. 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
NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org 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 Church Of Acworth 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (770) 974-8180 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dave McClanahan www. riverchurchofacworth.org 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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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
New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth (770) 974-0685
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
Paws for Disabilities www.pawsfordisabilities.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry (678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org 52
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
TBD, District 21 (404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
and
STATE GOVERNMENT:
(770) 443-7550, x4009
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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 13 (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 IFC (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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Banking/Financial Services IFC
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
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Catering Clement Catering (770) 485-5543 www.clementcatering.com
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Chiropractors 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
IFC
North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5679 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth
Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics 16 (770) 592-5551 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock
Business Consulting
Education/Instruction/Counseling Bascomb United Methodist Preschool x (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.com 2295 Bascomb Carmal Road, Woodstock DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw 38
Primrose School of Wade Green (770) 419-8001 www.primrosewadegreen.com 4321 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw
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jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway, Ste 190
Signature Salon (678) 403-1949 1727 Mars Hill Road, Acworth The Salon by Jackie (770) 485-4241
Heating & Air Conditioning Relaible Heating (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com
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Bam Fence (678) 525-1125 www.bamfence.com
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390 www.drfixitphd.com
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Jeffrey C. Glover (404) 694-0550 www.bren-abby.com
IBC
The Mad Hatter (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com 5220 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta
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T & T Painting (678) 858-6886
21
Glitz & Glamour (770) 529-4993 www.glitzandglamourinc.com 4857 N. Main Street, #210, Acworth
Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Abracadabra LawnScape (770) 966-1585 Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129
Financial Services/investments IFC
Health & Beauty 1
11
Jewelry/Appearal
Eye Level Acworth (678) 653-5097 www.eyelevelacworth.com 3330 Cobb Parkway Suite 13A, Acworth
Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw
Opulence Aesthetic Medicine (770) 591-3429 www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com 600 Chastain Road, #224, Kennesaw
Home Improvement/Repair & Service
9
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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Optometrist/Eyewear
Physicians and Medical Services
Acworth Family Eyecare IBC (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth
Acworth Immediate Care (770) 975-6540 www.urgentnow.com 4450 Calibre Crossing, Acworth
Eye Contact 13 (770)529-1925 www.eyecontactacworth.com 3450 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 250, Acworth
East Cobb Pediatrics (770) 795-4553 www.eastcobbpeds.com 3895 Cherokee Street, #160, Kennesaw
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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Bill Kettering Photography (770) 509-9280 www.billketteringphotography.com
IBC
Photographer
Hole-in-One Pest Solutions (770) 445-2215 www.holeinonepest.com
Governors Family Medical Group (770) 975-9077 www.governorsfamilymedicalgroup.com 4900 Ivey Road, #1826, Acworth Northside Hospital (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com
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Golden Rugs (770) 966-0801 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 800
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Restaurants/Food Services Bar-B-Cutie (770) 917-8436 3466 Cobb Parkway NW
17
Resurgens Orthopaedics (678) 354-2883 3698 Largent Way, #103, Marietta
Acworth Guns (678) 439-4570 4500 Main Street, Acworth www.acworthguns.com
Solavei Mobile Phone Service 15 (404) 610-0999 www.solavei.com/crystalcarr
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Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe (770) 529-5191 3330 Cobb Parkway, Acworth
35
The Plumbing Doctor (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com
4
Rico’s Mex Mex Grill (770) 917-9791 3770 Southside Drive, Acworth
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Wellstar 5 (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org
Pet Services Pet Play Pace (770) 919-8738 www.petplayplace.com 2687-c McCollum Parkway, Kennesaw
4
Synergy Medical Centers (770) 975-1299 www.synergymedicalweightloss.com
Pest Control
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(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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