November Issue by Acworth Community Magazine

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Featured in This Issue Pages 30 - 39 Pages 1 & 16

Pages 28-29

Turkey Chase — November 17

Governor’s Family Medical Group See pages 20-21

COLUMNS

Taste of Acworth

34 MAJOR RISKS TO FAMILY WEALTH

Pages 28-29

34 How Do i generate business?

FEATURED Community

6 — 18 COMMUNITY NEWS 20 — 21 Governor’s Family Medical Group 26 Life Changing Choice in Education 28 — 29 Taste of Acworth

36 Giving Thanks 38 Is Your Furnace Safe? 39 Torticollis and Chiropractic 40 omega 3

community news

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41 It’s the great pumpkin!

birthdays & anniversaries

42 Tips on Buying a House from the Eyes of a Contractor

acworth police department

acworth business Association

43 Piece of Mind, Body and Soul

32 — 33 acworth business association

Faith

Celebrations

44 Helping you and Encouraging Others

22 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

45 Loners, Leaners, and Life-Givers

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

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City of Acworth 2010 All-America City Winner

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community numbers

school information

clubs & organizations

elected & appointed officials

advertiser index

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

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website: www.acworthcm.com Facebook.com/AcworthCM Acworth Community Magazine, a publication of Around Acworth, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. Acworth Community Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to build a sense of community and pride in the Acworth area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free by mail. For readers outside our mailing area, subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Please send a check or money order to the address above. Acworth Community Magazine welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline for each issue is the 10th of the preceding month. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Acworth Community Magazine is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. ÂŠ Copyright 2012.

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Volume 8, Issue 3

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Convenience and comfort. Close to home. Improved patient access. WellStar is pleased to announce the opening of the Acworth Health Park located just north of the intersection of U.S. 41 and Cedarcrest Road in Acworth. Physician practices and services include: • Cardiology

• Lab Services (Adult & Pediatrics)

• Community Education & Wellness Center

• Lactation Consulting

• PATT (Pre-Admission Testing and Teaching) • Pediatrics

• Family Practice

• Medical Imaging: Bone Densitometry, Digital Mammography, Digital Radiography (X-ray), Ultrasound, MRI and CT

• Gastroenterology

• OB/GYN • Orthopaedics

• Sleep Center

• Hand Surgery • Internal Medicine

• Parkside Cafe

• ENT

• Pulmonology • Retail Pharmacy • Urgent Care (Adult & Pediatrics)

4550 Cobb Parkway NW | Acworth, GA 30101 For more information on the services offered and physician practices, please call 770-956-STAR or visit our new www.wellstar.org.

The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare. Our not-for-profit health system includes WellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Paulding Hospital, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital and WellStar Medical Group.

Message From The Mayor: Over the next couple of months, the City of Acworth has so many wonderful family opportunities that I wanted to tell you about. Please be sure to mark your calendar for the following events because you don’t want to miss them! On November 10, at 2 p.m., please join the City of Photo Credit - Brett May Photography Acworth at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our nation’s veterans. The City of Acworth would like to say a special “Thank You” to those who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. This year’s keynote speaker will be Richard “Dick” Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a First Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corp from 1942-46, he completed a tour of 65 missions in a B-26 Bomber and was also the recipient of two distinguished flying Crosses, 13 Air Medals and five Battle Stars.

On December 7, Santa will make his way to downtown Acworth. This is a wonderful tradition for families to kick off the Christmas season. We begin the evening festivities at 6:30 p.m. as I read The Night Before Christmas to all the children before we light the downtown Christmas tree. After we light the tree, Santa will be ready for photos with kids of all ages. Our downtown restaurants and merchants will be open late to help celebrate the holiday season. Friday, December 14, we invite you to join us at 6:30 p.m. on the corner of Main Street and Lemon Street at the Acworth Clock and depot for an old fashioned Christmas Caroling Stroll led by the North Cobb Christian students. On Saturday, December 15, come celebrate Dickens of a Christmas Y’all, throughout our downtown for a great holiday experience. You will find Father Christmas at Frana Brown Park, strolling carolers and musicians throughout downtown, carriage rides, living windows with Dickens Era Scenes in our merchants store fronts and holiday feasting at local restaurants. I hope you will have the opportunity to celebrate our great community through these special events and I look forward to seeing you there! — Mayor Tommy Allegood

CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Charlotte Williams, who was the first to find the wording “You can call us for that too!” It was located on page 38. She won a $10 gift cerificate to Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe.

**Win $10 to Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe** Early November 17, is the 4th Annual Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2 K Walk. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through our historic downtown and along the shores of Beautiful Lake Acworth. We would like to invite participants of all ages and abilities to come out and support this great event. The run benefits the Tackle Hunger Food Drive which helps feed hundreds of local families each holiday season.

For this month’s contest, find the wording

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Be the first to call (770) 529-1516 or email editor@aroundacworth.com with the correct answer and you will win a $10 gift certificate to Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe. (Leaving a message DOES qualify you to be a winner.) Contest rules: A player is eligible to win once every 12 months.

“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

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis/tendonitis Degenerative joint disease Lumbar disc problems Aching pain in the arms or legs Pain Pills Are Not The Answer

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 Nov. 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 Nov. 15th. Call today…Phone 678-574-5678 Feel the Improvement and Say “Yes” to Life Again Listen to what someone else has to say about it….. “I came into the office with terrible hip pain and stiffness. Now I am able to move around without all of the pain! Before I came to the office I had a lot of trouble sleeping but now I can sleep 7 hours a night without taking any medication!” – Thanks! D. Hames

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Dr. Amy Valente “When I came in to NLCC I was dealing with pain that at times, left me unable to function normally. Activities such as working out, doing yard work and lifting my grandson were difficult. Now that I am getting well I feel like a normal 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 Nov. 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. Sincerely, Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. P.S. The only real question to ask you is this… Life’s too short to live in pain like this. Call us today and soon I’ll be giving you the green light to have fun again!

Adriane’s Delectables Ribbon Cutting

On October 3, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Adriane’s Delectables, Inc., located at 4765 Hillside Drive. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Adriane Larson, owner, and her staff on their new location. Adriane’s Delectables, Inc. is a full service third generation catering company, established in 2002. They are a licensed and insured caterer and a current member of the Atlanta and Cobb County Chambers of Commerce. Adriane is the recipient of over 68 awards in culinary expertise. Some of her past and present clients include Governor Sonny Purdue, Bob Barr, Johnny Isakson and their families, as well as many Foreign Dignitaries and Ambassadors from Poland, Germany, China, Chile and other countries. Adriane’s Delectables takes pride in preparing homemade cuisine, providing outstanding service and specializes in wedding and corporate events. For more information, call (404) 966-3609.

Bree’s Resale Ribbon Cutting

On Friday, October 12, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Bree’s Resale located at 4539 South Main Street, in the shopping center of Daddy’s Country Kitchen. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Weatherford congratulated Melissa Shunk, owner, on her new Acworth business. Bree’s Resale has a large variety of gently used furniture, household items, collectables, clothing for men, women and kids and much more. Bree’s Resale also has consignment available. Be sure to stop by and welcome Melissa and plan on coming back weekly to check out their new arrivals! For more information you may contact (404) 516-8657 or visit their website at www.breesresale.com.

Cline’s Western & Square Dance Apparel Ribbon Cutting

Happy Trails Ribbon Cutting

On Friday, October 5, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Happy Trails Pet Center located at 4451 Acworth Industrial Drive. Alderman Tim Houston congratulated Ben and Sue Lackey, owners, on their new Acworth business. Happy Trails Pet Center offers a large variety of services such as doggie daycare, boarding, grooming and much more in their new spacious location. Be sure to stop by with your pet and check out this great new business. They are open six days a week for all-day play. They are now accepting reservations for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, call (678) 402-5025 or visit them on their Facebook page. 8

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On Friday, October 19, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Cline’s Western & Square Dance Apparel located at 4569 South Main Street, in the shopping center where Daddy’s Country Kitchen is located. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Weatherford congratulated Peter and Penny Cline, owners, on their new Acworth business. The Kennesaw Square Dealers preformed several dance routines to entertain everyone in attendance. Whether you’re a square dancer or someone just looking for a store to suit your western style, they provide all your apparel and accessory needs. Choose from belts, buckles, bolos, jewelry, hats, boots, women’s shoes, western shirts for men and women, skirts, pettipants, petticoats and more. Visit their back room for 50% off clearance items. For more information, call (770) 658-6896.

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Citywide Recycling Day

Veterans Receive Education Assistance

The City of Acworth Parks and Rec. Dept. will host a Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the Acworth Sports Complex off of South Main Street on Saturday, November 3, from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. If it’s made of metal or you can plug it in, they can recycle it. Old barbeque grills, lawn mowers, metal patio furniture, car parts, old bicycles, gutters, metal siding, metal fencing and exercise equipment can all be recycled. All recycling is FREE, except for a $15 fee for computer monitors and a $20 fee for televisions.

The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program allows qualified veterans, ages 25 — 60, to receive up to 12 months of education assistance. Maximum payments are equal to the full-time rate for the Montgomery GI Bill-Activity Duty, which is currently $1,473 monthly. Veterans apply on a first-come, first served basis. Up to 54,000 veterans may participate during the fiscal year that began October 1 and the program runs through March 2014. For more information, please visit www.benefits.va.gov/ VOW/education.htm.

New this year: Federal Recyclers will accept paint for recycling for a fee of $2 for pints or gallon cans and a $7 charge for five gallon cans. Please leave labels on paint cans because some paints are hazardous waste and need to be separated for controlled recycling. For more information and a list of items accepted, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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Veterans Day Ceremony Join the City of Acworth on Saturday, November 10, at 2 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our nations veterans. The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. This year’s keynote speaker will be Richard “Dick” Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a First Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corp from1942-1946, completed a tour of 65 Missions in a B-26 Bomber and was the recipient of two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 13 AirMedals, and five Battle Stars. If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, make sure you visit us on November 10. The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surround the American Flag. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway. You can still honor a veteran by purchasing engraved pavers. The pavers are available in 4x4 or 8x8 sizes. For more information or to purchase a paver, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Free Lunch to Honor Vets In recognition of Veterans Day, the City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military members past and present with a complimentary lunch on Saturday, November 10, from 12 — 2 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive. “We take this opportunity each year to say thanks to the men and women of the armed forces, especially those who saw combat,” said Kennesaw City Councilman Tim Killingsworth, himself a former US Marine. “Our military vets gave so much and this is one small way to acknowledge their contribution to the freedoms we enjoy.” American Legion North Cobb Post 304 is partnering with Kennesaw city officials to host the lunch. All military service members are invited to attend and no identification will be required. 10

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Jaap Groen visited Brookwood Christian School in Acworth to share his story of hope and survival in the concentration camps. Jaab grew up in the same neighborhood as Anne Frank and played stick ball with Anne’s older sister. He was arrested when he was 11 for drawing an anti-Nazi picture. Jaab was sent to Auschwitz then to two other concentration camps in the 5 years he was in captivity. Once he was liberated, he was reunited with his parents who were able to escape and hide from the Nazi’s. Even though 5 years of his life were taken away, Jaab no longer harbors revenge in his heart. He teaches hope and forgiveness. Jaap Groen (middle) is pictured with his son and daughter-in-law.

2012 Citizens of the Year Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Citizens of the Year Awards, for each of the Chamber’s six Area Councils throughout the county including Acworth, Kennesaw and West Cobb. The area Citizens of the Year should be a citizen who has demonstrated through definable, exceptional deeds, which he or she has made the area a better place to live. This award is to honor an individual whose impact through the years will be recognized and regarded with pride throughout the area as a role model. Nominees are not limited to a resident of the specific area or to members of the Cobb Chamber or local business associations, but they must make an impact in the local area. All nominations must be received by noon, Friday, November 9, 2012. For more information or to request a form, please call Slade Gulledge at the Cobb Chamber, (770) 980-2000.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels has an excellent opportunity for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in need of this valuable service. Every day, Cobb Senior Services prepares more than 250 hot meals to be delivered to homebound, frail seniors in the county. The program needs volunteer drivers in Marietta, Smyrna, Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs. If you have some time to volunteer as a Meals on Wheels driver, or if you belong to an organization or business that would like to “AdoptA-Route,” call Volunteer Services at (770) 528-5381. For more information, visit cobbseniors.org.

NCHS Athletic Hall of Fame

L-R: C.J. Bressoud, Erica Dickerhoof, Kyle Bissinger and Van Jacobs North Cobb High School hosted their annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction on Friday, October 12th. Each year, former outstanding athletes and/or coaches are recognized for their contributions and achievements in athletics while attending North Cobb High School. The Class of 2012 inductees includes three former studentathletes and one former coach and teacher. The inductees were Kyle Bissinger, Erica Dickerhoof, Van Jacobs and C.J. Bressoud. The former athletes and their families attended a reception at the high school and were also recognized in the stadium prior to Friday night football game. After high school, Kyle Bissinger went on to play for the University of Alabama followed by two years with the New England Patriots and even played in Super Bowl 42. Erica Dickerhoof graduated Summa Cum Laude from Valdosta State and was accepted into the Doctoral program of Physical Therapy at Georgia State. Van Jacobs was an educator for 39 years with the last 26 years at NCHS. He coached basketball, tennis and golf while at the school and has numerous accomplishments as well as state titles with the various teams over the years. C.J. Bressoud has many honors over the years such a representing the US for its Silver medal winning team at the Pan-America Games, scholarship from University of Alabama, several AllAmerican teams and a member of the Atlanta Braves and the Anaheim Angels organizations. Congratulations to all! 14

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DON’T FORGET TO VOTE Tuesday, November 6 YWCA of Northwest Georgia Accepting Nominations for Women of Achievement Nominations for the Women of Achievement recognition are being accepted until Friday, November 30. Women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in their professional and community endeavors and live and/ or work in Cobb, Cherokee or Paulding counties are eligible. Fifteen Women of Achievement will be honored at the YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s Tribute to Women of Achievement Event on Friday, March 15, 2013, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Company, family and/or friends are encouraged to support the YWCA of Northwest Georgia through sponsorship in honor of their nominee. For more information or to download a nomination form, visit www.ywcanwga.com.

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4th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk On Saturday, November 17, enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, jog or run, participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on November 16, or $20 on the day of the race. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for kids age 6 — 12 is $5 before noon on November 16, or $10 on the day of the race. Kids 5 & under are FREE. This year we are offering a Timed Run for participants 10 years old and up, the cost of the Timed Run is $20 before noon on November 16. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on race day to receive their race number and Acworth Turkey Chase t-shirt. The 5K Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 2K walk at 9:15 a.m. on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 beginning at 10 a.m. on Main Street. For more information, to register and for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.acworthturkeychase.com. All non-perishable food items to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program.

Treasure Trot Fun Run / 5K Pickett’s Mill Elementary Foundation presents their annual Treasure Trot Fun Run and 5K on Saturday, December 1, beginning at 8:30 a.m. This is a fundraiser to help in raising money to purchase elements of education that the district and state are unable to provide. It also funds the 7 Habits Leadership Program. The PMES Foundation bridges the gap between what public education offers and what a competitive and exemplary education ideally should be. It’s a win-win! It will begin and end at Allatoona High School’s track located at 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth. The 1/2 mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. for ages 4 — 8 ($10.) The 5k begins at 9 a.m. for students ($12) and adults ($25.) There will be an awards ceremony for each age bracket at 10 a.m. The fee for the 5K includes a T-shirt for the participants. There will be a Kids Zone available to entertain children that are not running. It’s FREE for the FUN RUN Participants and $5 for others. The Kids Zone will have inflatables and fun activities. For more information or registration forms, visit www.cobbk12.org/pickettsmill and click on the PKM Foundation tab.

Jingle Jog 5K & 1K Family Fun Run Ford Elementary School Foundation will hold their 2nd Annual Jingle Jog 5K & 1K Family Fun Run on Saturday, December 1, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The race will start at Ford Elementary School, located at 1345 Mars Hill Road in Acworth and follow a scenic route throughout the area. The 1K Family Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K begins at 8 a.m. Awards will be given to male/female race winners in grade school categories. The entry fee is $15 per person for grade school ages and $20 per person ages 6th grade and up. Entries received after November 21, will have an additional $5 fee. All participants registered prior to November 22, will receive a race day t-shirt, otherwise, t-shirts will be available while supplies last to race participants. For more information or the register online, visit www.active.com or download form at www.cobbk12.org/ford and mail your entry to the address provided. Ford Elementary School Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Grand Prix 5K Series Concludes with Elf Trot The sixth and final event in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series of 5K races, the Faith Cline Elf Trot, will be held on Saturday, December 1, at 4 p.m. in downtown Kennesaw. The race for adults and children, hosted by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority, benefits the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. The race follows a fast, flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. The route is a Certified 5K Peachtree Road Race Qualifier course. The one Mile Fun Run starts at 4:30 p.m. and the 5K race begins at 5 p.m. Prizes will be given to the top male and female finisher; the top Masters Division male and female; the champions in each running division; and the top three in each age bracket. Registration is open now. The entry fee is $25 per entrant. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race t-shirt, runner/ walker number and goodie bag. Registration is available online at www.active.com or at any Big Peach Running Company location. Please visit www.ElfTrot.com for more information and complete event details including a map and parking suggestions. The Grand Prix 5K series is part of the Kennesaw Fit City initiative which encourages and empowers participants to combat obesity and inactivity and improve their quality of life. Anyone who has completed four of the six races is eligible for a Grand Prix shirt, which can be picked up at the Elf Trot. For more information, visit www.kennesawgrandprix.com. 16

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Still the #1 place to celebrate a birthday A birthday. It’s the day we celebrate our entire lives. Northside would be proud to be part of your baby’s special day. No one is more prepared or has more experience. We’ll make the big day a celebration from day one. Visit us online at www.northside.com.

Santa’s Arrival Santa will be stopping at the Depot in downtown Acworth on Friday, December 7, from 6:30 — 9 p.m. There will be a host of performances to help Santa kickoff the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree on Main Street. Enjoy taking pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves and filling the streets with the holiday spirit. Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with Santa and Mrs. Claus; pictures begin at 6:45 p.m. You must reserve a time slot for pictures with Santa so arrive early. This year there will not be a photographer onsite, so bring your camera to capture the special moment. (770) 917-1234, www.acworthparksandrecreation.org

Tree Decorating Contest Local businesses, schools, community groups and families are invited to take part in a tree decorating contest to help make the holidays a little brighter for visitors to downtown Kennesaw. Decorated trees will be on display during the month of December. The entry fee is $25 per decorating team. Space is limited and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trees will be judged and prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Most Humorous, Most Spirited, Best Use of Materials, Best Use of Color and Best Overall Presentation. (770) 422-9714, www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec

Kennesaw’s Santa Parade The City of Kennesaw will celebrate the holiday season with a parade, entertainment and tree lighting downtown on Saturday, December 1 beginning at 1 p.m., featuring local marching bands, costumed characters, floats and live reindeer pulling Santa and his sleigh. Attractions include visits with Santa, live stage entertainment, vendor and sponsor exhibits, a petting zoo and pony rides, inflatables, games and other activities. A Christmas tree lighting program with live music and sing-a-long will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Depot is located at 2828 Cherokee Street, across the street from the Southern Museum. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will offer FREE admission on December 1, from 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m. An event titled Christmas on the Home Front will take place from 1— 5 p.m., consisting of a living history civil war encampment on the front lawn as well period dancing inside. Re-enactors will be drilling young recruits while Southern Belles play period games and decorate holiday cards. For more information, or if you represent an organization who is interested in entering a float or walking group in the parade, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec.

Christmas at NorthStar Church Christmas at NorthStar Church Arts & Craft Show, presented by Superior Plumbing, will be held on Friday, November 30, from 4 — 10 p.m., and Saturday, December 1, from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. A perfect time to enjoy good family fun and finish up your Christmas shopping! There will be festival food, entertainment, children’s activities, roasting marshmallows & smores, bounces, obstacle course, a giant slide and more. FREE photos with Santa, courtesy of Superior Plumbing, on Friday from 6 — 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 — 3 p.m. NorthStar Church is located at 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw. (770) 423-1330, www.jrmmanagement.com

Senior Santa The 7th annual Senior Santa will be held on December 9. This special event is an opportunity for homebound senior adults in Cobb County to enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer, great food, terrific gifts and warm, inviting fellowship with others. How can you help? Donate new items or make a $30 donation to adopt a senior for this special event. Suggested Items for donation include: pull-ups, toiletry items, blankets, bath towels and wash clothes, no-skid house shoes and socks, gift cards, robes, pill organizers, extenders, gift bags, stocking stuffers and ready to eat meals. (770) 528-5368

Spread Some Christmas Cheer Dutchman Tree Farms will give Cobb Senior Services $10/per tree and $5/per wreath purchased. You can send a full tree, a table-top tree or a wreath to someone on your list and it will be delivered straight to their door. The deadline to order is December 11. This is a great way to give back. Be sure to enter the promo code for Cobb Senior Services to receive their credit. Visit www.cobbseniors.org or www.dutchmantreefarms.com/organization/CCSSGA.

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to us so it was only natural that we would gravitate to practicing family medicine. That’s why our tagline is, ‘we put the family in family practice’. “We treat all ages, from newborns to hospice patients, all under one roof,” stated Heath. The practice fulfils a variety of needs for all patients including acute sick care, well visits, vaccines, chronic disease management, sports physicals, women’s services and more. There are also several in-office services offered for patients’ convenience including phlebotomy (blood draws), diabetes screening, mole removals, EKG, cancer screening, weight loss assistance and immunizations for adults and children. If patients require the attention of a specialist, a referral can be recommended for specialized treatment. Governors Family Medical Group is committed to providing personalized medical care and offering one-on-one treatment designed to meet each patient’s specific need. We believe prevention is the key to good health and that the best time to see your health care provider is when nothing appears wrong. We recommend periodic comprehensive physicals to identify risk factors and define how to improve health patterns.

Board Certified Physicians, Heath Trowell, M.D. and Ashley Trowell, M.D. have extensive experience in a broad range of practice areas including specialty services. Among these services include no scalpel vasectomies performed by Heath. Both doctors are trained in the ultroid hemorrhoid removal machine, and for those who suffer from allergies, the practice offers allergy testing. For patients seeking a little rejuvenation, both doctors are certified in the administration of Botox®/ Dysport™ and Juvederm®/ Restlyane™ and the eye lash treatment Latisse.® Medical Facials as well as skincare lines Cosmedix and Pur Mineral makeup are available through the practice. The CryoPen system is new addition at Governors Family You would think that with a Medical Group. This new procedure medical practice and children, is for the quick and effective removal Drs. Ashley and Heath Trowell Ashley and Heath would have of warts, skin tags and skin cancers, time for little else, but they are usually in one treatment. With the extremely active and engaged CryoPen there is no anesthesia required, treatment takes just a in the community. Heath practices emergency medicine and few minutes from start to finish. In addition, it brings state of Ashley is the Medical Director of Aseracare Hospice. Both the art technology directly to the patient in a patient friendly doctors practice geriatric medicine at assisted living facilities setting and patients need not to worry about blood loss, Heritage at Brookstone in Kennesaw and the soon-to-be-open hematomas, or ugly scaring that can be associated with other Aspen Village in Dallas. “We love that our days are always techniques used to excise skin lesions. different! It keeps things interesting,” said Ashley. Whenever they get the chance, the Trowell’s love to hit the tennis court. As solid as Ashley and Heath are about their careers, they are “We get plenty of exercise chasing all the balls we inevitably just as solid when it came to establishing their practice. “We hit over the fence!” joked Ashley. Give them time, though. If both attribute our success and drive to our families,” said their past accomplishments are any indicator, they won’t be Ashley. “Heath comes from a large family with three brothers struggling for long! and lots of cousins who all lived close by. Family is everything

The past year has offered many changes and new faces to the practice. The addition of Brian Brandt, P.A. has offered more flexibility and faster scheduling for patients. Brian came Brian Brandt, P.A. to Governors Family Medical Group with specialized training in cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias of the heart, hypertension, and cholesterol disorder. He received his bachelor’s degree at the Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in biology science. Brian performed research on air borne fungal diseases for post-baccalaureate studies at University of Georgia. This research has offered great knowledge of indoor allergens and has opportunity to empower numerous patients with knowledge and treatment options. After a rewarding experience at Wake-Forest University, Brian next attended Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA where he received his master's degree in medical science through the Physician Assistant program. As a physician assistant student at Emory University, he found his clinical rotations in emergency care, primary care, and surgical medicine to be the most fulfilling. His passion to work in primary care and family medicine lead Brian to join Governors Family Medical Group. In addition to being a licensed physician assistant, Brian also maintains certification in tactical combat medicine. Brian is

also a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. When he is not working at the clinic, Brian enjoys aviation and holds a private pilots certificate. He and his Wife, Heather, have two daughters. Ashley and Heath have a similar internal drive: to succeed in business, in life and in happiness, and all three are intertwined. “We love what we do, and we love helping people. We love our families, and we think of our patients as extended members of our family. Put everything together, and you’ve got happiness!” stated Ashley. If you’re searching for a medical practice that will serve your entire family, owned by doctors who possess an unbridled passion for what they do, it’s time to see what Governors Family Medical can do for you.

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Life Changing Choice in Education Imagine a small rural town the South – the kind of one stop light town that you pass through on the way to the beach. In this small community, even though there is quite a bit of tourist and truck traffic, there is only one fast food restaurant which for 40 years has been owned by the local Mayor. To the frustration of many, every time Wendy’s or Burger King has offered to build a restaurant in town the mayor has chased them away saying, “No thanks; this town has all the restaurants it needs!” Insisting that competition would threaten the 15 existing jobs at his restaurant and that the quality and variety of food at his place is as good as it’s ever going to get in this town, the Mayor has exercised his sole authority year after year to keep away any competition. Consider this: if you lived in this small town, and the option to allow other restaurants were finally put before the voters, would you vote to allow Wendy’s or Burger King the chance to open a restaurant? Sadly, in reality conditions are even worse than this in Georgia; but rather than local officials being empowered to drive away competition from businesses they control, local officials have the absolute power (subject to no appeal) to drive away any alternative that would give parents a choice of their child’s public school.

school boards from exercising unchecked veto power to prevent competition from quality charter schools, we see as many as 12% of students being educated in these schools of choice. This movement has, in a fascinating way, driven student achievement and innovation not only in the charter schools themselves, but in traditional public schools which are forced to innovate to maintain student enrollment. It is well documented both in Georgia and nationwide that the only way to provide parents real public school options is to provide the appeals process proposed by Amendment 1. Without this appeals process, 25 of the 26 charter school applications submitted to local school boards in Georgia in 2007 were denied. Why should Georgia law effectively prevent parents from having any opportunity to enroll their children in a charter school if they believe that it would provide an environment that is better suited to their learning style? In what has frankly become the civil rights issue of our day, wealthy families essentially have school choice while poor or single-parent families who cannot relocate to areas with high achieving schools, pay for private schools, or home school their children are stuck with the zoned schools to which they are assigned. Consider that if there is even one school in the State of Georgia that you would not be willing to let your child attend, why would you want a child less fortunate than yours to be forced to attend that school without any other public option?

As Georgia seeks to prepare its students to be competitive in a global marketplace, I encourage you to ask yourself these basic questions: Should any service provider, public or private, have the sole authority to decide whether competitors can This appeals process is viciously opposed by the enter the marketplace? Who is best equipped to Rep. Ed Setzler - R, Acworth public school establishment. School boards, decide which learning environment is best for a teachers unions, and so-called parent-teacher child: a child’s parent or county officials drawing organizations have shown a willingness to say or do virtually the attendance zones for 100,000 school children at once? anything to fight Amendment 1. With the goal of maintaining absolute control over the $15 billion in taxpayer money spent These are all questions for Georgia voters to consider before they annually on public education in Georgia, these groups have gone make an informed decision on Amendment 1 in the November to the very edge of violating Georgia law by fighting this initiative 6 election. This ballot question reads: “Shall the Constitution using public resources in faculty meetings and in sending flyers of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public home with students to “inform” parents of the supposed evils of charter schools upon the request of local communities?” Amendment 1. This was wide-spread enough that state Attorney General Sam Olens had to intervene in early October with a written A majority of Georgians voting “Yes” on this question would legal brief warning that this kind of outright political advocacy with allow well organized groups of parents and teachers to form public dollars was in clear violation of Georgia law. independent 501(c)(3) non-profit public schools in which a parent board of directors would hire their own principal, pick their own Ask yourself this final question as you consider your vote on curriculum, and run an independent public school that receives November 6: What provides greater opportunity for parents public funding as long as its students meet annual performance to secure a quality education for their children – a group of 100 standards. Operating successfully in 41 states, these “charter parents and teachers empowered with the Amendment 1 appeals schools” are public schools that are required to accept any student process to create their own fully accountable public charter school that applies, operate on five year contracts with renewal tied or voting to cement the absolute power of school boards to deny to academic performance, and in Georgia serve a much higher any public school option not of their own making? Put simply, percentage of minority students than do traditional public schools. Amendment 1 empowers parents, the status quo empowers Here is the key issue: in Georgia where only 2% of students attend government. charter schools, these schools may only be approved by local school boards with no process of appeal if a quality application is Ed Setzler is the State Representative for District 35. Ed lives in Acworth denied. In states that provide an appeals process to prevent local

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On Saturday, October 13, the Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth in conjunction with Superior Plaumbong, hosted the 8th Annual Taste of Acworth. This year’s festival welcomed over 20,000 people who enjoyed prefect weather while visiting Main Street. Visitors were able to choose from 30 food vendors and visit over 100 commercial business booths as well as the Acworth Main Street merchants and restaurants. Throughout the day the crowd was entertained by local dance groups, karate demonstrations, pet show and local bands. Also, the Acworth Police Department demonstrated the techniques used by their K9s. This year’s Taste featured four “celebrity judges” to determine the best of food categories. The winners were: Best Appetiser: Fusco’s Via Roma, Best Entree: J. D.’s B-B-Que, Best Presentation: Fusco’s Via Roma and Best Dessert: Parkside Italian Kitchen. Valerie Makar, a French water color artist who has lived in Acworth for over 10 years, and an artist member of Gallery 4463, designed the beautiful awards for the winners of this year’s event. The Infamous Dog Show - The Taste of Acworth Dog Show raised a total of $2200 in which the proceeds were split between two non-profits this year, the Humane Society of Cobb County and Road Trip Home Animal Rescue. A special thanks goes out to Acworth Animal Hospital and Create A Memory Studio & Photo Lab for hosting the Dog Show, Dr. Toby Carmichael was the MC, Cynthia Regalla for all the many hours of coordination, and to Brendan and Abbey Glover who assisted with the show. There were over 50 contestants, over 25 sponsors, 16 categories and numerous gifts were donated for the show. Thank you Acworth for making this a spectacular event. For any additional information or to still make a donation, contact Cynthia with Create A Memory Studio & Photo Lab at 770-974-FOTO (3686).

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Daniel Diemer, Alive After Five Chairman; Kenny Connell with daughters, Halea & Kandace and wife, Jenny; and ABA President Marvon William.

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September Luncheon

The September luncheon was sponsored by Gas South and the guest speaker was Rico Pena. Representing Gas South was Rob Kealler, Mid Market Sales Manager; and Rico Pena is an Author, Business Consultant and Trainer. Pictured L - R: Rob Kealler, ABA President Marvon Williams, Ruth Ollins of Gas South and Rico Pena.

The ABA presented Durham Middle School with a $300 check for being the school of the month. Pictured L - R: Teacher of the Year, Barbee Danowski; Lauren King, Katie Durham, Lauren Turner, Assistant Principal, Matt Schaefer; Brendan Glover and Principal, Susan Galante.

Parkside Italian Grill catered the September luncheon. Pictured L - R: Chris Bearden, owner and Taylor Peiffer-Krueger

October Luncheon

The ABA presented Awtrey Middle School with a $300 check for being the school of the month. Pictured L - R: Teacher of the Year, Rachel Hyatt; Makenzie Gantt, Kyatt Byrd, Meshala Boston, Mark Lehner and Principal, Jeff Crawford.

Creations by Cookie catered a fabulous luncheon for the ABA members and guests. Pictured L - R: Sandra Cook-owner, Laura Letourneau, Leah Ritchie and Jean Autry.

The ABA held a Business Owner Forum at the October luncheon. Local business owners shared how they started their company and gave advice to running a successful business. Jay White was the moderator for the panel. Pictured seated L - R: JoAnn Tuttle of JAT Consulting & the Oak Barrel; Maria Priestly of Empress Elite Limousine; Eric Yonge of EYStudios; Daniel Diemer of Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chevrolet and Andy Duncan of Chick-Fil-A. They are pictured with ABA President, Marvon Williams (back left) and Jay White (back right). Jay White of Acopia Home Loans was also the sponsor of the October luncheon.

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How Can I Generate Customers? Customers are the life blood of any business. Whether you operate your business from a storefront, office, or online, without customers, you have no business. So how can you go about generating customers? There are various ways, and I have discussed many of these in past columns.

All too often, family wealth fails to last. One generation builds a business – or even a fortune – and it is lost in ensuing decades. Why does it happen, again and again? It is because families fall prey to serious money blunders – old and new. Classic mistakes are made, and changing times aren’t recognized. Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

Procrastination. This isn’t simply a matter of failing to plan, but also of failing to respond to acknowledged financial weaknesses.

For example, let’s say we have a multi-millionaire named Alan. Alan gets a call one afternoon from his bank, which considers him a VIP. It turns out that his six-figure savings account lacks a designated beneficiary. He thanks the caller, and says he will come in soon to take care of that – but he never does. His schedule is busy, and the detour is always inconvenient.

The first thing to keep in mind is that different techniques work for different businesses. Those in the professional services industry may choose to utilize business networking as a primary source, while those in retail storefronts may decide to emphasize advertising in various media. Whatever methods you choose, your strategy must be the right fit for you. Don Kyle

For example, if you operate out of a highly visible retail or office location, you may choose to promote your business through media advertising to your market, combined with community involvement activities, such as sports and group sponsorships, participation in local events, etc. This kind of approach can provide you with exposure to the general market place while getting targeted messages out to specific areas of the community in which you are involved.

While Alan knows about this financial flaw, knowledge is one thing and action is another. Sadly, procrastination wins out in the end and those assets end up subject to probate. Then his heirs find out about other lingering financial matters that should have been taken care of regarding his IRA, his real estate holdings, and more.

For those who operate companies offering personal or business services, such as insurance, home repairs or tutoring, it probably makes more sense to develop referral sources to generate customers. This can be achieved very effectively through participation in local business groups and other local community organizations. Getting involved with a group such as the Acworth Business Association can open up many new avenues for generating customers through referrals.

Minimal or absent estate planning. Forbes notes that 55% of Americans lack wills, and every year multi-millionaires die without them – not just rock stars and actors, but also small business owners and entrepreneurs. Others opt for a living trust and a pour-over will, or just a basic will created online.

Regardless of the type of business you operate, various online and mobile techniques are becoming more prevalent today. Email marketing, text message marketing, and online coupons are some of the most common ways this is being done today.

This may not be enough. Anyone reliant on a will risks handing the destiny of their wealth over to a probate judge. The multimillionaire who has a child with special needs, a family history of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or a former spouse or estranged children may need more rigorous estate planning. The same is true if he or she wants to endow charities or give grandkids a nice start in life. Is this person a business owner? That factor alone calls for coordinated estate and succession planning. A finely crafted estate plan has the potential to perpetuate and enhance family wealth for decades, perhaps generations. Without it, heirs may have to deal with probate and a painful opportunity cost: the lost potential for tax-advantaged growth and compounding of those assets. The lack of a “family office.” Years ago, wealthy families continued on page 46

If you are not sure which methods may work best for you, you should review last month’s article on business marketing plans. Choosing the right marketing strategy can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars you may lose, should you go down the wrong path. Finally, do your homework. Research which customer generation techniques are working for others in your line of business; talk with other trusted, successful business owners; seek advice from marketing experts; then choose your strategy. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about generating more customers and clients for your business. Don Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Small Bizz MBA, a company which assists businesses with their marketing, branding and advertising needs. (404) 580-6331, dkyle@smallbizzmba.com

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APD Presents Special Needs Development Group With Check For Over $22K Chief Wayne Dennard commended Lt. Tony Bailey for his efforts with the 2012 Covering the Bases (CTB) event, as well as the Council for the decision made to construct the Horizon Field. Lt. Bailey acknowledged the police officers who participated, as well as the record breaking 70 partners, 10 onsite vendors and the Acworth community that came out and celebrated. Mayor Allegood, Acworth Parks and Recreation Special Events Coordinator Lauren Ham, Acworth resident Steve Prather and daughter Mariana, presented this year’s check for $22,569.89. Mr. Prather commented on the huge community effort from city leaders and employees, which over $100,000 has been collected in donations since the inception of CTB.

Officer Receives the American Police Hall of Fame’s Life Saving Award Officer Timothy Arnold received the American Police Hall of Fame’s Life Saving Award for a job well-done while assisting a child who was badly injured in their home after falling nine feet from a second story. Officer Arnold received a metal, certificate and ribbon from the Chamber for his life-saving efforts. Congratulations!

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inspected thoroughly for dirt and rust and should be cleaned once a year. You should take a careful look at the furnace and water heater exhaust pipe looking for any pin holes or rust. Make sure they are firmly attached to both appliances and make sure no paper, brooms or anything else that can burn are accidently lying on these pipes. The exhaust pipes get very hot and can ignite anything combustible that is on or near them. You should go out in the yard and take a look at your flue cap on the roof of your home and make sure it is in place and has not been damaged by a storm or has rusted out over the summer. Once the furnace is clean, you should turn your furnace on, watch it ignite and watch the burners come on. There should be no booming or air whooshing noises. Wait as the furnace warms up and the burner comes on. Look for any white or yellow in the end of the flame. Look for the flame waving or moving around after the furnace blower comes on, and if you see any of the above mentioned issues, turn off your furnace and call your contractor for help. It is also a good idea to replace the batteries on your smoke detectors at his time of year and try to stick to a once a year schedule. There are some very good combination smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors available now, and if you continued on page 46

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Torticollis and Chiropratic

Dr. Sherri Ziomek

I think a few people in my practice would agree that there is nothing worse than waking up with a kink in your neck. They are even more upset when that kink lingers around for a few days to a few weeks with really no known cause. It really is a pain in the neck. And though there are a few reasons why this happens, it is especially concerning when a mother presents with her six month year old baby and asks how her infant got a

â&#x20AC;&#x153;kinkâ&#x20AC;? in her neck. There are a variety of explanations on why this happens and one of those explanations has a name. It is called torticollis, sometimes called wryneck, and it refers to an abnormal position of the head and neck, where the head is laterally tilted, with the chin rotated to the opposite side. These positional changes of the head are physical findings and do not immediately suggest the diagnosis of the cause of this condition. A few doctor things have to be done to make a correct diagnosis. But the head position is characteristic of the action of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) and suggests that contraction or shortening of that muscle is involved.

Torticollis can affect a wide variety of people in all ages of life. Newborn infants can develop torticollis due to fibrotic muscular adhesions in the SCM or a misalignment of the upper neck bones. These positional changes of the head are occasionally experienced during the birth process, but frequently are not observed until two to four weeks of age. Chiropractors have been treating patients with torticollis for many years, with considerable success. The area of treatment is generally the upper cervical spine or neck. Recent publications in the field of pediatric medicine are finally giving credit to subluxation of the upper cervical spine as a cause of acquired torticollis. Most cases of torticollis in older children have a sudden onset and may follow strenuous activity, mild trauma or sudden change in neck position. Significant spasm of the SCM can be seen and tenderness can be elicited in the body of the muscle during an exam. Treatment of torticollis, as with any disorder, depends on accurately diagnosing the true cause of the condition first. Newborn infants with torticollis accompanied by a lump in the contracted SCM should undergo a treatment regimen of passive stretching exercises to the involved SCM muscle. This protocol continued on page 46

Something’s “Fishy” About Your Eyes When you look into your loved one’s eyes, you see a sparkle or a twinkle, but I see something “fishy” or lack thereof. Many of you know that the omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna benefit your heart. In fact, they are Dr. Julie Poteet, O.D such powerful health boosters that the American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association recommend two servings of fatty fish a week. What many people don’t know is that they affect your eye health as well. Evidence is mounting that diets higher in omega-3 fatty acids decrease the incidence and severity of eye diseases such as dry eye syndrome, age-related macular degeneration and even glaucoma. Choosing the right source for your omega-3s is also very important. Of the two dozen fats essential to human health, only two cannot be made by your body. These two fats, or essential fatty acids (EFAs), are omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. These must be obtained from food. These important nutrients are critical for the normal production and functioning of cells, muscles, nerves, and organs. Fatty acids are also needed for

the production of hormone-like compounds that help regulate blood pressure, heart rate and blood clotting. Unfortunately, when it comes to EFAs, our American diets are woefully unbalanced: too high in omega-6 EFAs and too low in omega-3 EFAs. Over the last century, the ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s in our diet has changed from the estimated prehistoric ratio of 3:1 (the same found in human cells) to an alarmingly unhealthy ratio of around 15:1 or even 20:1. This leads to increases in the tendency of blood to clot, narrowing of blood vessels, raising of blood pressure and chronic inflammation. Omega-3s found in nuts, vegetables and fish are anti-inflammatory, while most omega-6s found in meats, some cooking oils and processed foods are pro-inflammatory. In 2007, a large multi-site study showed that people who consume at least two servings of fish weekly are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among people over 65 in the United States. In the study, those who consumed the highest levels of omega-3s had a 39 percent lower risk of AMD than those who consumed the least omega-3s. (Archives of Ophthalmology, May 2007) In the Harvard University-led Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which involved about 3,600 subjects with varying Continued on page 46

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It’s the Great Pumpkin! Did you know that pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps prevent heart disease and certain types of cancers? A one cup serving of plain, cooked pumpkin has 245% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A. It’s also fat free and only has 49 calories. So while it’s probably not a good idea to eat a whole pumpkin pie by yourself Tiffany Hughes at Thanksgiving dinner, it’s worth considering adding more pumpkin into your diet. A quick pumpkin dip can be made by mixing 1 cup of canned pumpkin (not pie filling!) with 1 packet of fat free vanilla pudding, approximately 1 ½ cups of whipped topping, ¾ tsp. of nutmeg and cinnamon, 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of skim milk. Blend the pumpkin and pudding mix in a bowl with a whisk, then stir in remaining ingredients. Chill, then serve with ginger snaps, or as a topping for waffles or pound cake. Try also adding ½ cup of pumpkin to your cupcake recipes. If you are like me, and make cupcakes using boxed cake mix, simply omit the oil and use pumpkin instead. To make a pumpkin spice cupcake, start with a box of spice (gingerbread) cake mix, add ½ cup of pumpkin (in place of oil) with ½ tsp. of

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pumpkin pie spice, then assemble the ingredients according to the package instructions. These are great with cream cheese frosting. If you decide to be adventurous and use a whole, fresh pumpkin, scrape the inside out and save the seeds. Cut the pumpkin into cubes, removing the skin. Place cubes in a large stockpot, covered with water, and boil until the pumpkin is fork tender. You can also lay the cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and a little salt, and bake at 400° until tender, approximately 30-45 minutes. Baked pumpkin is great in pasta. Roasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack. Simply wash and dry the seeds, spread on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Add a little salt and bake at 400° until golden. To jazz up the flavor, try sprinkling them with lime juice and chili powder before baking. Think about taking a new pumpkin dish to your family Thanksgiving dinner, and who knows, maybe everyone will be so distracted by it they won’t notice you eating the last turkey leg! Happy Thanksgiving 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.

Tips on Buying A House from the Eyes of a Contractor Over the last several years, many of my friends and mentors in the construction industry that I looked up to, decided to throw in the towel. I have been fortunate and been able to continue on in these crazy economic times. These economic times have spawned several new home buying programs that allow you the ability to capitalize on some incredible home buying opportunities. Jeff Glover So, I thought I would share some insight with you and make you aware of issues that could cost you a small fortune to fix and put a damper on making a good investment decision. First, check the homes water pressure. Low water flow can be the result of clogged or corroded water supply lines. To run new copper lines in a moderately sized home in our area could run in excess of $5,000. There are some alternatives to copper piping such as polyethylene (PEX) piping, (this is the good poly). This can be a good savings because the flexibility it offers along with the labor savings. An easy test to check flow is to turn on a faucet and flush a toilet. If the faucets flow drops, have a licensed plumber come out and check the whole system. Next, are there water stains on any ceilings? If stains exist in

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ceilings under bathrooms, it may be a drain or leaky supply line or possibly compromised caulking or tile grout. However, if there is staining in large ceiling spans it could be valley flashing, or roof top vents. It could also be time for a new roof. Most roofs that are 10 years old in our area tend to need replacement. Have a certified roofing contractor, who has a good reputation in our area, complete a full inspection of your roof. Watch out for the “storm chasers“ who are here today and a ghost tomorrow. This next one may seem silly but interior and exterior doors. This could be the most expensive of all issues. Are the doors hard to open and close? Do they latch properly and securely? Do they swing by themselves? Everyone has a door in their house that probably does one of these. However, if most or all of the doors have these characteristics, it can be the signs of much bigger problems — such as excessive foundation settling and structural problems in either the floor or wall framing. This is when you need to get an engineer involved to assess the home and give you a full blown report on his findings and how to fix them. Also, overloaded electrical panels, on older homes especially, can be a problem. With all of the computers and cell phone chargers, audio and electrical equipment that families tend to continued on page 47

Piece of Mind, Body and Soul The key to true longevity is not one dimensional. It involves a balance of internal health, external habits and achieving inner peace. Such tranquility can come from self-assuredness, the lack of anxieties and the experience of contentment from the recognition and acceptance of a deep belief system. Modern science, by all historical accounts, has not embraced the connection between faith and health, but today, an increasing number of scientific authorities acknowledge that spiritual practices, including prayer, worship and service to others, influence our health. Dr. Nedra Dodds

The actual practice of medicine began as a religion in ancient Greece where worshippers of the god Apollo — the god of plague and disease (among others) and his son Asclepius — the god of healing — started cult-like trends for healing that still carry over today. People would visit the various temples, and partake in such rituals believed to heal, such as sacrifices, having massages from physicians, taking ritualistic baths in healing waters, fasting and ultimately ending with sleeping in the temple

overnight (incubation). With continued study and observation, the religion of medicine evolved into the scientific practice of medicine with the advent of diagnosis and treatment. One of the main principles of Hippocrates in the development of medicine as a science was to view the person as a whole and not as an isolated diseased or ill part. We are now witnessing the uniting of science and spirit, the combination of body, mind, and soul, to reveal the stunning effects of faith on both physical and emotional health, as stated by research at Harvard University and the National Institutes of Health. Based on more than 30 years of compelling data, the field of medicine can no longer simply dismiss the role that faith plays in both the prevention of and recovery from illness. As opposed to simply respecting a patient’s belief, it is now being sought as part of the treatment plan. To have a long life without illness, we must have balance of our physical and metaphysical beings. To heal and to be healed, peace must be with you. 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.

Helping You and Encouraging Others Gratitude is shoved to the forefront during the month of November. That’s good. The problem is that entitlement can sneak in and push gratitude to the back at other times of the year. That’s bad. This isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s been true for thousands of years. During the time that the Bible was J. R. Lee written there was a widespread disease called leprosy that would cause fatigue, joint pain, ulcers and loss of feeling in your extremities and even death. It’s in that context that we will pick up with the story in Luke 17… 12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them & said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. 15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” 16 He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? And Jesus said to the

man, “Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you. Did you catch that? Only one out of ten came back to express gratitude for the healing that Jesus provided. Looking back, it seems ludicrous but I know that I have been guilty of that in the past. I also know that I want to be guilty of it less in the future. To help us gain some traction in this area, I want to share a few things I am learning about gratitude. I hope that these help you as much as they are helping me. Here are four things I’m learning about gratitude... 1. Gratitude always comes back. When we are truly grateful we will do our best to go back to the person who has blessed us by writing them a note, giving them a call, or sending them a text expressing our appreciation. 2. Gratitude begins when entitlement ends. I have heard this from numerous people and read it in numerous books. The point is that you can’t be grateful for something you feel entitled to receive. Entitlement kills gratitude. 3. Grace enables me to embrace gratitude as a lifestyle – not just a feeling. I can be grateful in the midst of challenging continued on page 47

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Loners, Leaners, and Life Givers

C. A. Phillips

Despite the fact that there are more than seven billion uniquely created people on the Earth today, similarities exist among all of us – physical, emotional, behavioral, religious, intellectual, and many others. But, when it comes to how we live our lives, I believe we can categorize people into three primary groups: loners, leaners, and life-givers. Let me explain.

Some people are staunchly independent. Not just in their desire to accomplish things without anyone’s help, but with respect to their aversion to spending time with other people. These are the people who don’t see much value in others. They believe one of two things: either others are inferior to them, or that they are inferior (worthless) to others. They have few, if any, meaningful relationships with other people, and only connect with others when they absolutely need to (or have to). Further, they have a tendency to withdraw and isolate themselves – whether out of fear or indifference. They are loners. The second group of people is almost the polar opposite from the loner. They are so consumed by fitting in, by being accepted by others, that they overly subject themselves to the thoughts

and opinions of those around them. They are worried about their appearance, about whether their ideas will be valued, and will at times compromise their beliefs and actions to feel acceptance. Many of these types of people do not enjoy spending time alone – mostly because they find their identity in those with whom they associate. These people often have opinions, but opt to keep them to themselves for fear they will create conflict, which could ultimately lead to a relational rift. They are often peacekeepers, and desperately want to be liked by everybody. If they believe someone has a negative opinion of them, it will gnaw at them incessantly. They are leaners. The third type of individual may slightly overlap into the loner or leaner category, but mostly they spend their lives absorbing experiences like a sponge. They enjoy spending time with others, but also embrace the opportunities for reflection and devotion that is allowed by time spent alone. Where the loner (superior/ inferior) or leaner (smothering, needy) can be a “life-sucker,” this type of person breathes life into others. They use the wisdom they have gleaned from others along the way to strengthen their connection to those around them. They are not self-centered, but are others-centered. They never allow an experience to be wasted. They are joyful. Others who spend time with them walk away refreshed and energized. They are life-givers. continued on page 47

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sometimes chose to assign financial management to professionals. The family mansion boasted an office where those professionals worked closely with the family. While the traditional “family office” has disappeared, the concept is as relevant as ever. Today, wealth management firms consult families, provide reports and assist in decision-making in an ongoing relationship with personal and responsive service. This is a wise choice when your financial picture becomes too complex to address on your own.

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Technological flaws. Hackers can hijack email accounts and send phony messages to banks, brokerages and financial advisors greenlighting asset transfers. Social media can help you build your business, but it can also lend personal information to identity thieves who want access to digital and tangible assets. Sometimes a business or family installs a security system that proves problematic – so much so that it is turned off half the time. Unscrupulous people have ways of learning about that. Maybe they are only one or two degrees separated from you. No long-term strategy in place. When a family wants to sustain wealth for decades to come, heirs have to understand the how and why. All family members have to be on the same page, or at least read that page. If family communication about wealth tends to be more opaque than transparent, the mechanics and purpose of the strategy may never be adequately conveyed to heirs. No decision-making process. In the typical high net worth family, financial decision-making is vertical and top-down. Parents or grandparents may make a decision in private, and it may be years before heirs learn about it or fully understand it. When the heirs do become decision makers, it is usually upon the death of the elders – only now the heirs are in their forties or fifties, with current and former spouses and perhaps children of their own to make family wealth decisions more trying. Horizontal decision-making can help multiple generations understand and participate in the guidance of family wealth. Estate and succession planning professionals can help a family make these decisions with an awareness of different communication styles. In-depth conversations are essential; good estate planners recognize that silence does not necessarily mean agreement. You may plan to reduce these risks (and others) in collaboration with financial and legal professionals who focus on estate planning and wealth transfer issues. It is never too early to begin. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-9526707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors. 46

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is reported to be almost always successful if started before the age of one year. Newborn infants without a detectable SCM mass and without x-ray evidence of congenital anomalies of the spine should be evaluated for a misalignment of the upper cervical/neck vertebrae. If neck misalignment is involved, then gentle cervical traction should be followed by an appropriate specific spinal adjusting technique and is usually effective in 3-4 days. It’s recommended to get the services of a chiropractor regularly, even for infants. After all, prevention is better than cure, and with consistent chiropractic care, no one needs to experience the pain and inconvenience of acquired torticollis, especially the young. 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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stages of AMD, those who ate fish more than twice a week had a 50 percent lower risk of AMD than those who ate none. Dry eye syndrome is a progressive disease that has an inflammatory component. A 2005 study conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston (a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School) showed that the amount, type, and ratio of essential fatty acids in the diet may play a role in the prevention of dry eye disease in women. Women with the highest levels of omega-3s in their diets reduced their risk of dry eye disease by 20 percent. A dietary ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s greater than 15:1 was associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk of dry eye disease. Also, a study of 32,470 women found that those who ate at least five servings of canned cold-water fish a week had a 68 percent lower risk of dry eyes compared to those who only consumed one serving (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2005). While I recommend a good quality fish oil supplement to many of my patients, there is much concern over the amount of mercury and PCBs in fish and fish oil supplements. In fact, two of the biggest issues with fish oil supplements are the contamination with heavy metals and the rapid oxidation that

can occur after processing. It is crucial to choose a fish oil product from a company that deals with these issues. Also, fish oil consumption greater than 3,000 mg per day can increase clotting time so patients on blood thinners should check with their family physician before using them. Pregnant and lactating women should also check with their doctors before supplementing with fish oil. Don’t let the story of “the big one that got away” be about your eyes. Talk to your doctor today about omega-3s or stop by and see us at Acworth Family Eyecare and we’ll look for anything “fishy.” Dr. Julie Poteet is in private practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or www.acwortheyes.com.

Do your homework and be an educated real estate consumer and don’t get caught up in a bad deal. Jeff Glover can be reached at (404) 694-0550. He is the owner of Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC, specializing in construction, renovation & remodeling. Jeff was voted the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year.

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circumstances as a result of what God has done inside me. On my worst day, I can remember that I have been adopted into God’s family. God is pleased with me based on what He has done for me – not what I have done for Him. That is good news and helps keep things in perspective.

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4. Gratitude is a breeding ground for generosity. Generosity is always cultivated in the context of gratitude. You will never find a truly grateful person that is stingy with their time and resources.

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That being said, for whom or for what are you grateful? Don’t just think it in your mind and keep that feeling inside. Do what you need to do in order to express that gratitude this Thanksgiving season. Expressing gratitude will help you and it will encourage others. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Tips on Buying a House...

Ladies, this one is for you. Don’t let flowers and a pretty yard cloud your investigation of your find. Make sure that the ground around your house is sloping away from the foundation. Especially with the rains we have had this year, a flooded basement will ruin your day. If the home is on a slab foundation, be sure that mulch is not mounded up to where it traps water and runs inside a window or door. Improper grading on a home can lead to wood rot, mold and decay that can lead to some hefty repair bills. By simply correcting the grade, and in some situations adding gutters or gutter extensions, this problem can be easily corrected. If you have questions, call a licensed contractor to inspect the perimeter foundation of your purchase and give you a report on his findings. Lastly, synthetic stucco or E.I.F.S. — this is found on so many homes in our area it is ridiculous. The unfortunate part of this product is that when installed properly, it is a great product. However, in many cases this product has not been applied correctly. When not done properly it can trap moisture, rot framing and encourage the growth of mold within the wall cavity. Eventually, if not caught, it can seep through the drywall. Be sure to check that flashing around windows and doors was installed and for excessive cracking around expansion joints and on exterior wall surfaces. If you have concerns, contact an E.I.F.S. contractor or have a certified mold remediation specialists complete an inspection. In the State of Georgia, it is the responsibility of the seller and seller’s agent to complete a disclosure statement on the property being listed. If a seller deliberately misrepresented their home, you may have the right to rescind the contract. Check with the local Board of Realtors, about your rights. Trust your instincts and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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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Are there seasons in life when we may be a loner or a leaner? Sure. The difference is that the life-giver is resilient. He takes his desert experiences to learn from them and bless others, rather than using it as an excuse to “be mad at God” or bear a grudge, or as a justification for sin. John Ortberg once wrote that there are two types of people: those who are living, and those who are waiting to live. For the loner, living may mean wandering outside your comfort zone to surround yourself with others who can breathe life into you. For the leaner, living may mean you need to spend time talking with God, finding your identity in Him rather than in those around you. Perhaps you have become less concerned with the Creator, and more concerned with His creation. We all aspire to be life-givers. In order to do so, we must admit our weakness, and seek to fill our lives with the only thing that truly satisfies: Jesus Christ. He was – and is – the ultimate LifeGiver. Through him, we can offer that same life, and hope, to others we see each 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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BAPTIST Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road, (770) 529-1546 Pastor: Dr. Edward Kirsche, Sr.

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. www.calvarybaptistacworth.org Cedarcrest Church Meets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult & Children’s: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Student Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.cedarcrestchurch.com Christ’s Baptist Church 5496 Highway 92, (678) 744-8222 Meets at Furtah Prep School Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Aaron Johnson www.christbaptistchurch.org First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Wendell King Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.hbcacworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org 48

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest 3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510 Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elementary Ln., (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org Morning View Baptist Meets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 312-5562 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Richard Goodwin www.newhopeacworth.org Northwest Baptist Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.pineygrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Black Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: James Holloway www.sardismbckennesaw.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Int. Pastor: Dr. Allan Purdie www.summitchurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

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

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West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Steve Baskin www.westernhillsbaptist.org Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Fred Boozer (Interim) 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. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek stcatherinercc.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus saintvincentdepaulchurch.org

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

UNITED METHODIST Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: James Gwin www.acworthumc.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering 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 Atlanta Church of Christ 4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250 Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.cobbvineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. 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

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Acworth (next to McDonald’s) Sunday Service at 10 am Pastor: Donna Lucas Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, Acworth (770) 974-0685 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

Journey Church of Acworth Meets at Russom Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org

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

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

Victory North Church Meets at Palmer Middle School, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.victorynorth.org

LifeBridge Church Meets at NCG Acworth Cinema (770) 421-1018 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.mylifebridgechurch.com

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

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

Calvary Chapel Northwest 50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524 Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.org

Emergency — 911

C ommunity I nformation N umbers

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

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:

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

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

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

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

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4

(770) 443-7550, x4009

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 479-1871

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

(770) 516-1444

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

(770) 704-4398, x4370

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Office Superintendent, Fred Sanderson

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

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

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

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent, Cliff Cole

(770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6

(770) 445-2600

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

(770) 537-5234

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37 Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 e-mail: cbyrd@legis.state.ga.us

(770) 426-4619 (404) 557-5069

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

(404) 656-0126

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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

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

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

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

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

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

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

CITY OF ACWORTH

Mayor Tommy Allegood

(770) 974-3112

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

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

(770) 974-4321

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

(678) 575-0596

(770) 528-3300

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

(770) 974-3533

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

(770) 528-3313

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

(770) 974-5259

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

(770) 528-3317

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

(770) 917-1883

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Attorneys/Legal Services

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

Automotive

My Mechanic Joe (770) 591-6640

Banking/Financial Services

LGE Credit Union (770) 424-0060 www.lgeccu.com

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

Mr. Junk 1(877) 675-8651 www.1877mrjunk1.com

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

The Mad Hatter (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com 5220 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta T & T Painting (678) 858-6886

Education/Instruction/Counseling

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

Health & Beauty Bella by Alethea (678) 908-3491 www.beautybyalethea.com jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway, Ste 190

Washworks Pressure Wash (770) 598-9890 www.washworkspressurewash.com

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

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Abracadabra LawnScape (770) 966-1585

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

Catering

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

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

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

Eye Level Acworth (678) 653-5097 www.eyelevelacworth.com 3330 Cobb Parkway Suite 13A, Acworth

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Chiropractors

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

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

Business Consulting

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

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

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

Barber Shop

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Dr. Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth

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

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

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

Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 966-1599 3408 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth

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

Dentists/Orthodontists

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

Lakeside Barber Shop (770) 974-8466 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 290, Acworth

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

Computer Services/Repair

James D. Haley (770) 974-1494 4807 S. Main Street, 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

Lawn Doctor of Acworth (770) 517-2129 Reece Property Management (678) 360-8129

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

Optometrist/Eyewear

Physicians and Medical Services

Retail stores

Acworth Family Eyecare (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 (770)529-1925 www.eyecontactacworth.com 3450 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 250, Acworth

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

Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe (770) 529-5191 3330 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

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

JD’s Bar-B-Que (770) 974-8434 www.jdsbbq.net 4424 S. Main Street, Acworth

Kennesaw Pediatrics (770) 429-1005 www.kennesawpediatrics.com

Mexico Tipico (770) 974-5054 3161 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200

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

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

Painting Steve’s Painting (770) 231-9494 T & T Painting (678) 858-6886 www.facebook.com/tandtpainting

Photographer

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

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

Restaurants/Food Services

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Resurgens Orthopaedics (678) 354-2883 3698 Largent Way, #103, Marietta

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

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

Pet Services

Plumbers

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

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

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Attorneys/Legal Services James D. Haley, P.C.

Automotive

AutoBuffs Express 44 Christian Brothers Automotive 1 Kams Automotive 12 My Mechanic Joe 4

Banking/Financial Services Citadel CPA & Wealth Care Svcs. IFC

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry-Tech

Chiropractors

Discover Chiropractic & Rehab. 9 Lake City Chiropratic 23 North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 7

Dentists/Orthodontists

Acworth Family Dentistry Fountain View Family Dentistry Dr. Terry O’Shea, D.D.S., P.C. Park Pediatric Dentisrty Williams Orthodontics

19 31 9 38 42

Bascomb United Methodist Preschool 38

Health & Beauty

13 35

19 3 9 11 40

Bam Fence Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. Jeffery C. Glover, LLC Reliable Heating Steve’s Painting T & T Painting The Mad Hatter The Plumbing Doctor

Governors Family Medical Cover, 20 Kennesaw Pediatrics 41 Northside Hospital Cherokee 17, 35 Resurgens Orthopaedics 42 WellStar Acworth Health Park 5

Real Estate & Related Services

Home Improvement/ Repair & Service

Panama City Beach Rental Back

39 13 IBC 45 27 44 37 35

Recreation & Entertainment Acworth Turkey Chase Georgia Wing Chun Kung Fu Pancakes & Pics with Santa Christmas at NorthStar Turkey Shoot

Restaurants/Food Services Clement Catering Cookies By Design Fast Eddie’s Sports Cafe J.D.’s Bar-B-Que Mexico Tipico Rico’s Mex Mex Grill

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Lawn Doctor of Acworth

Optometrist/Eyewear

Acworth Family Eyecare Eye Contact Acworth

Pet Services

Pet Play Place

Photography

Education/Instruction

Eye Level Acworth North Cobb Christian School

Beauty by Alethea jSpa Massge Lake City Barber Shop Opulence Aesthetic Medicine Signature Salon

Bill Kettering Photography

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Physicians & Medical Services Acworth Immediate Care East Cobb Pediatrics

1 39 12 27 41

Glitz and Glamour Golden Rugs GhostNet, Inc. Small BIZZ MBA Smart Water Coolers Solavei Mobile Phone Service APD CPR Course

1 IFC 13 4 IFC 44 40