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August 2018
NOSHFEST … .more than just food!
Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival BRINGS BBQ BLISS TO Adams Park
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Festival fans and music lovers will converge in Kennesaw for two days of barbeque bliss at the City of Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival presented by SCANA Energy on Friday, August 24, 6 - 10 pm and Saturday, August 25, 10 am - 10 pm at Adams Park. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is free. From its humble beginnings, Pigs & Peaches has grown into one of the region’s most beloved festivals attracting an estimated 65,000 attendees annually. Now in its 18th year, the festival features two days of non-stop music, good eats, cold beer and interactive family-fun. Attendees will find over 200 vendors, exhibitor and contestant booths, a Kid Zone full of inflatable jumpers, amusements and attractions, tons of tasty treats to satisfy every whim, and an incredible lineup of live entertainment and street performers. At the heart of the festival is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition, which is also recognized as official Georgia BBQ Championship event. Additional cooking events include a Backyard contest for amateurs, Anything Butt and Peach Dessert contests. Over $16,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to contest winners. Music headliners on the SCANA Energy Main Stage include the soulful, Motown inspired contemporary artist Cas Haley Friday at 8:30pm, and The A1A Band, the only Jimmy Buffet Band Tribute show ever sanctioned by Jimmy Buffet himself Saturday at 8pm. Supporting artist include Mind Games, The Weekend Getaway Band, Latitude Adjustment Steel Band, and Ace Suggs! Musicians on the Locally Brewed Stage include Atlanta Steel Pan, Brother Brown & Soulful Reunion, Parrot Island Band, Ace Suggs, the School of Rock East Cobb House Band, and Roger “Hurricane” Wilson. Other attractions include helicopter rides, a side-by-side zip-line, and the SCANA Energy Family Stage showcasing regional dance and performance groups. Saturday’s activities will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:30 pm. While public tasting is not offered as part of the BBQ competition, there will be dozens of vendors (including several cook teams) who will be selling barbeque and other food and beverages, including beer. Prices will vary among vendors. For the safety and comfort of festivalgoers, owners are discouraged from bringing their four-legged family members. Many dogs do not respond well to large crowds, loud noises and the heat. Public parking is available at several locations in downtown Kennesaw. Limited handicap parking is available at Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive. Courtesy shuttles will provide round-trip services from offsite parking locations at Kennesaw Elementary School, 3155 Jiles Rd., and Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old Hwy 41 Hwy., to the festival at Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA. For more information, visit pigsandpeaches.com or call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at 770-422-9714. Pictured above, Mayor Derek Easterling congratulates the 2017 Grand Champions.
Celebrate Jewish Food & Culture, Sept. 2nd & 3rd NOSHFEST….more than just food is presented by Superior Plumbing and Temple Kol Emeth. Noshfest enters its eighth year celebrating Jewish food and culture by showcasing delicacies and activities unique to Jewish heritage and bringing together members of Cobb County’s diverse community in a fun two-day festival. Enjoy drink and delicious food from around the world and browse booths of interesting and unique crafts and goods. Learn about the Jewish culture through interactive exhibits and tour the sanctuary with a member of the ritual committee. NOSHFEST is a “taste” event with samples sold from $1 to $5 of delicious food including bagels, kugel, brisket, latkes, potato knish, fried green tomatoes, ice cream, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, hamantaschen cookies and much more. Artisans are from all over the southeast featuring their own hand-made crafts, paintings, clothing, furniture, jewelry and much more. Plan to shop for that unique gift idea. The entertainment stage will feature live performances along with cooking demonstrations from General Muir and Megan McCarthy (Edible Garden Chef at the Atlanta Botanical Garden), Kugal cook-off, Alex Guthrie Band and much more. Each day will begin with a flag raising ceremony and National Anthem. There will be a replica of the Western Wall in our Israeli booth that you will be able to place prayers. We will have several booths displaying and educating patrons on Jewish culture including scheduled tours of the synagogue. Since this is a family affair, there will be ample activities for the kids. The Kid’s Zone will feature interactive games and inflatables including giant slides, obstacle courses, bounces and Euro Bungy quad jump. NOSHFEST is a wonderful experience for the whole family! Admission to the event is FREE and we are encouraging everyone to bring two non-perishable items to donate. MUST Ministries will be the benefactor of the food donations and they do incredible things in our community. Temple Kol Emeth is located at 1415 Old Canton Road in Marietta, GA 30062. Open Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00; Monday: 11:00 am to 4:00. For more information contact Bill Watson at 770-423-1330 or billwatson@jrmmanagement. com. Find us on Facebook search: NOSHFEST and on-line at www.noshfest.com.
CONGRATULATIONS 5U ACWORTH WARRIORS STATE CHAMPIONS
This team had umpires mouths literally fall to the ground in awe of plays that these boys are pulling off with absolute ease. Taking 1st in EVERY tournament this summer-including District, run-ruling all but two games and lost their first and only game this season by 1 run in the 6th inning only to come back the next day and WIN State. Pictured above with the 5U Acworth Warrior team are coaches Chris Baldree, Mark Torre, Brad Craven, Kyle Steele.
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Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit
By Raymond Rhoades, CPA Many Georgia taxpayers are familiar with the Qualified Education Expense Credit that benefits private schools. This credit has become so popular that the maximum credit for 2017 of $58 million was reached on January 3, 2017 (the first business day of the year). There was over $117 million in applications submitted that day so that each application was prorated down to 49.49% of the requested amount and no further applications were accepted. A similar credit, the Qualified Rural Hospital Organization Expense Credit was created in 2017 to benefit rural hospitals in Georgia. There are 58 hospitals in Georgia that are designated as eligible to receive 2018 dontions through this program based on their financial need. The maximum credit from January 1 to June 30 is $5,000 per year for a single taxpayer, and $10,000 per year for married taxpayers filing a joint return. After July 1 there is no taxpayer limit until the annual maximum is reached. The credits are issued on a first come, first served basis and the legislature has set the maximum credit allowed at $60 million per year. The $60 million annual cap for 2018 was reached on July 2. The payment to the hospital organization qualifies as a charitable donation deductible for federal income tax purposes, but must be added back to Georgia taxable income when claiming the credit. High income taxpayers whose deduction for state and local taxes will be capped at the $10,000 maximum deduction under the new law should consider whether this donation would benefit them in 2019 and, if so, donate early in the year. This tax credit has the potential to convert nondeductible income taxes to a deductible charitable contribution. The annual maximum was not reached in 2017. In fact, only about 20% of the available tax credits were utilized. The 2018 maximum was reached on July 2, 2018. As this program gains momentum the annual maximum will be reached earlier and earlier each year, eventually resulting in proration of all of the first day applicants. This donation/tax credit requires prequalification/preapproval by the Department of Revenue and must be documented with specific tax forms. The tax credit is limited to the taxpayer’s income tax liability. The credits are not refundable but any unused credit can be carried forward and used against the succeeding five years income tax liability.
HELPING ONE GUY AT A TIME
This month's HOG Recipient is the Ashworth Family. Joy Ashworth is a NICU nurse at Kennestone hospital. She works with these babies that are very sick after they are born. She also is a mom to four kids. One of her son’s, Caleb, has severe autism. He’s non verbal. But he’s the sweetest boy you’ll ever meet! He also recently started having seizures. They are trying to raise money for him to have a service dog. Please check out this family and see if you guys can help them finish raising the funds for them. Please join us for dinner at NorthStar Church on Tues. Aug 14 at 6:30. Donations to HOG for this dinner will go into a love offering for the Ashworth family.. Please register on eventbrite.com, type Helping One Guy in the search box.. No charge for dinner, which is being catered by Carrabbas Italian Grill..
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WELCOME TO CITY OF KENNESAW POLICE DEPARTMENT June 22nd Officers Alonzo Pitmon and Timothy Burns graduated from the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy. On that same day both Officers were sworn in by Chief Westenberger as the newest members of the Kennesaw Police Department.
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Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens will hold its eighth annual hummingbird banding event on Saturday, September 8 from 8- 11 am, hosted by “Hummingbird Whisperer” Julia Elliott of Bird Watcher Supply Company. Executive Director, Ann Parsons says, “We are so pleased to work with Julia Elliott and Bird Watcher Supply Company to host this annual event. It is fascinating to watch the banding process and discover just how amazing these tiny birds are! This is a great program for the whole family.” Elliott received her federal Master Permit to band hummingbirds in 2010. She is one of only about 150 persons from across the United States and Canada authorized to band these tiny birds. The process of banding, recapture, and recovery provides valuable information about bird history, especially migratory details and the relative abundance of a given bird species from year to year. When a bird is banded, the bander collects important data about the bird’s age, sex, condition, and plumage characteristics. All the information is recorded and the birds can be tracked across the United States, if they are captured again. Children will be invited to make hummingbird craft projects in the Rose Garden, enjoy a scavenger hunt, play yard games, and visit the bubble ponds. The banding is a rain or shine event. Visit smithgilbertgardens.com or call 770-9190248 for complete details. This ad was created based on information you have provided us. 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CRYSTAL WORKSHOP
Oak Sanctuary’s September workshop on Sunday, September 23 is an introduction to crystals. We wear crystals or carry them with us—maybe we pick them up and bring them home. In this workshop, we will deeply explore 5 crystals as to their properties and care. You will learn about cleansing and programming them, which stone to choose for different purposes, and the associated energies of the crystals. You might recognize some of them or they could be all new to you. We will do a guided meditation to meet the crystal guardian of a stone of your choosing. You will take your five stones home with you after the class to continue to explore and learn from. For more information, please visit www. theoaksanctuary.com. This workshop will be held Sunday, September 23 beginning at 4pm at Core Bodyworks, 4358A Southside Drive, Acworth, GA 30101. The cost is $20.
CONSIGNMENT SALES
DUE WEST TREASURE CHEST Located in the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center 3956 Due West Road, Marietta 30064. Sale dates are Friday, August 24th 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 25th 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Many items are ½ price on Saturday ONLY. We offer high-quality items at greatly reduced prices. For more information, find us at duewest. org/community/consignment-sale, or email us at duewesttreasurechest1@gmail.com. Volunteer email is treasurechestvolunteer@ gmail.com. marietta fumc Little Lambs Consignment Sale at Marietta FUMC, 56 Whitlock Ave. September 6-8. Quality children’s clothing, toys and nursery items. Maternity wear too. We offer curb side drop off and you don’t have to put your items out on the floor! Contact kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org for more information.
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BASIC ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP
Oak Sanctuary’s August’s class is an introduction to basic astrology. Most of us know our sun signs but do you know what house it is? Do you know what sign your moon is in or your rising sign? Do you even know what that might mean? This event will explore the very basics of astrology and give you the tools to find out more about your personal astrology. We will discuss the 12 zodiac signs and 12 houses and then look at our astrology charts to find more pieces that help build a fuller astrological profile of ourselves.
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For more information, visit www. theoaksanctuary.com. This workshop will be held Sunday, August 5 beginning at 4pm at Core Bodyworks, 4358A Southside Drive, Acworth, GA 30101. The cost is $20.
Help Wanted Comfort Keepers, an industry leader in in-home caregiving, needs local CNA’s and Companion Caregivers to assist adults in Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Austell and Mableton. Interviewing daily for immediate openings, full or part-time shifts. Call 678-354-0102. JUNK REMOVAL Unwanted items in your home? Think it’s going to be too expensive or a hassle? Just text a picture of your items to 404-456-4716 and I’ll text you back a quote. That simple. Get your cheap quote today! A. D, McCord will be glad to help. GENEOLOGY MEETING TUES Aug. 28 COBB COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church St., Marietta. Topic: Cemetery Presentation by Ashley Shares, Oakland Preservation Manager. The public is invited to all monthly meetings of the Cobb County Genealogy Society. Free parking is available in the church parking lots. Visit http:// www.cobbgagensoc.org/ or Email: ccgs@ cobbgagensoc.org.
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CHARITY AWARD BENEFIT & SILENT AUCTION
directed by Shane Delancey and Natalie Barrow Delancy. The public is invited to attend the Charity Award Benefit and Silent Auction benefitting The Davis Direction Foundation will be held on Sunday, August 12 at 6:00 pm at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. This award winning musical revue and silent auction assists The Davis Direction Foundation to reach their goals to fight addiction and fuel recovery while serving as a national model for “Building Communities of Recovery” in the midst of a National Opioid/ Heroin Epidemic. Tickets are $25 and available through MPAC.MARIETTA-CITY.ORG, scroll down the home page.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Juvenile Court of Cobb County/ CASA seeks Volunteers. You do not have to be a Lawyer or a Social Worker to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate, JUST SOMEONE WHO CARES ABOUT THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN. A Court Appointed Special Advocate is a volunteer powered by a network of committed people from all walks of life who believe society has a fundamental obligation to be the voice for maltreated children. The Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program provides thoroughly screened, expertly trained, and fully supervised, community-based citizen volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children involved in Juvenile Court dependency proceedings. CASA volunteers advocate for these abused and neglected children, making sure that their basic rights and essential needs don’t get overlooked or ignored by the system. We currently have 96 children waiting for a CASA volunteer to be their voice.Our goal is to assign a CASA volunteer to each one of these children by the end of 2018. To become a court advocate for abused and neglected children, call: 770.528.2285 or Email: CASA@CobbCounty.org
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WHY WE SAY WHAT WE SAY..
After last month’s article I received a request to write about the origin of the word HAMBURGER. The requester asked, “Why is it called a hamburger if there is no ham?” A dish similar to a modern hamburger has a long history in the Old World. One version, known as Hamburg Steak, was found in Hamburg, Germany. During the mid to late 19th century, Hamburg was a major port for immigrants headed to the New World. German immigrants and the German ship crews brought Hamburg Steak to the United States. Restaurants in port cities such as New York began to offer this dish as a way to attract these immigrants as customers. The dish was popular since it reminded the immigrants of where they came from. There are many claims as to who first put the Hamburg Steak on bread. Regardless of the origin, the HAMBURGER became popular during the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair and is an important part of our culture today. Another interesting food related word is KETCHUP. The earliest ketchup was a 17th century Chinese condiment called “ke-chiap,” which means “brine of pickled fish.” By the 1740’s, ke-chiap had appeared in England, where the name morphed into ketchup. Here they added mushrooms, which soon became the main ingredient. Mushroom ketchup can still be bought today in the UK. By the time ketchup made it to the new world, walnut and tomato had become other popular varieties. Tomato ketchup became very popular in the US the 1800’s, where it was sold by farmers. While tomato is now the most common variety, Heinz bottles are still all labeled as Tomato Ketchup due to the many types.
Aloha to Aging’s Inaugural Gala
to honor retired Kennesaw State University’s former president – Dr. Betty Siegel. Proceeds from the event will fund programs and services to ensure enhanced quality of life for seniors, their care partners, and the community in Cobb County and metro Atlanta. 5 p.m., reception and silent auction; 6:30 p.m., seated dinner and live auction. Tickets are $75 per person. KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Dr., Kennesaw. More info: http://Alohatoaging.org/ inaugural-gala or info@alohatoaging.org.
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It has been a long time since someone could zip through downtown Kennesaw and pick up a breakfast biscuit to eat on the way to work. We welcome Honeysuckle Biscuits and Bakery, located in Revival on Main. Biscuits are available til noon - yummy bakery cakes, cupcakes, pastries and yes ice cream are available from open til close. See their ad on page 11. If you haven’t met Sharon Pell of Pell Plumbing - you should. She is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm. And is proud of her company’s commitment to our community. Pell Plumbing has been serving Cobb County. since 1994. They are your community plumber, a small company, big on Service. See their ad on page 14.
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This fall The Art Station at Big Shanty Park invites artists to display their pet themed work in their second annual Off the Leash Art Show. Art submissions are open to the public and all ready to display pieces from a variety $ 00 of mediums are welcome. Artists are donating a percentage of sales to benefit local animal rescue group Mostly Mutts. Artists must bring their pieces to The Art Station September 18 -September 21 between 9:30 AM-8:30 PM Lunch & to be eligible for the show. Dinner Daily The Off the Leash reception will be held in The Art Station gallery on October Mon-Sat. Monday - Saturday 4th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Live music, light hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, and a chance to (except Friday nights!) 6:00am - 8:00pm meet some adoptable dogs are a few of the attractions free to the public at this event. The Art Station and Mostly Mutts invite the The Shoppes at Cobblestone community to come out and support these 3485 Acworth Due West Rd • Acworth • 770-974-2281 artists while helping some of our four-legged friends find a forever home. Serving families since 1981! This ad was based on information you have provided us. Due to Attendees are encouraged to created bring wish ADVERTISER - PLEAS list supplies or make a small donation to need to meet our publication date, we can only make time constraints and the Mostly Mutts. Mostlycorrections Mutts’ wishtolist can be incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. spelling, ADDRESS CORRECT found on their website mostlymutts.org. Again because of time constraints, a second proof of any changes made will “We are very excited to co-host this event not be resubmitted for your approval. PHONE NUMBER COR for the second year. Last year’s art was truly amazing and we can’t wait to see what our local artists have created for this All major ad show. changeWe requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverPRICES CORRECT invite everyone to join usin. at the reception onyour business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. tise Thank you for October 4th, said Tammy Turley, Executive SPELLING Director of Mostly Mutts. For more information on Off the Leash Please call 770-851-5469 Art Show visit http://www.artstationcobb. EXPIRATION DATE or email corrections to brightnews@aol.com org.
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The deadline for this month’s article came right in the middle of the • Choose the services needed and the days and peak two weeks in my hours that fit your schedule. business of 29 years. As I worked to break away to • Need an economical personal security device write down my thoughts, for 24/7? – we provide them. I started thinking about • An approved care provider for Cobb’s the word Peak. Many of Share the Care program. us in business have Peak Leave Mom and Dad with loving times at some point in the caregivers from a local company year and have learned to prepare for them to insure maximum success. you can trust. Others strive to reach their Peak in business 240 Cherokee St., Ste 302 Our caregivers are screened, by improving processes or seeking out new Marietta, GA 30060 bonded and insured. customers. Peter Witkiewicz, Owner In so many words, it is the mission of FREE CONSULTATION Independently Owned and Operated the Kennesaw Business Association to help business members move closer to their Peak by providing constant networking opportunities, speakers with timely business topics, and Life Line Screening is Coming in August! endless ways to connect more deeply in the Kennesaw community. This year’s Register Now to Check the Health of Your Arterties! KBA theme is Business Re-Imagined and challenges all our members to take a step back 5 Important Screenings for only $149 and look for ways to improve their businesses or careers in order to reach their Peak. • Carotid Artery (plaque) • Heart Rhythm (Atrial Fibrillation) Our August calendar is full of events • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • Peripheral Arterial Disease designed to provide great networking opportunities that fit into everyone’s busy • Osteoporosis Risk Assessment schedule. Tuesday, August 14th is our Screening Dates monthly lunch at the KSU Continuing Education building. To help kick off their 8/7/18: Marietta - Grace Life Church football season, we will be hearing from Milton Overton, the new KSU Athletic 8/30/18: Smyrna - Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Director. KBA is focused on keeping our members connected to opportunities that arise from the continuing growth of KSU and look forward to celebrating the start of another exciting football season. Come enjoy some casual networking on ed on information you have provided us. Due to ADVERTISER PLEASE CHECK: www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners Tuesday, August 21st at Dry County Brewery need to meet our publication date, we can only make at our Alive After Five event from 5:30pm ncorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. ADDRESS CORRECT 7:30pm. If you are an early morning person onstraints, a second proof of any changes made will like me, join us on Tuesday, August 28th for our approval. our Wake Up KBA at Image360 in Kennesaw. PHONE NUMBER CORRECT Our newest monthly event is the Super Women in Business networking lunch on Friday, uests will have to be done in the next issue you adverPRICES CORRECT August 17th. Please visit the KBA website our business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. for complete details about all our monthly SPELLING events. www.kennesawbusiness.org
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Back to School and Back to Business! July was another hopping month around Acworth business! We had 2 Morning Jolt referral events. One was a combined Morning Jolt hosting our friends at the Kennesaw Business Association where more than 50 business owners and professionals showed up at 7:45am at the American Legion to network and help grow each other’s businesses. We hosted our Alive After Five business after hours event at the new state-of-the-art Governor’s Gun Club facility. If you haven’t checked them out, you need to drop in to see their indoor trap shooting range—the only public one of its kind in the world! The businesswomen of Acworth also gathered at Henry’s Uptown for our monthly Women’s Business Network lunch. Lastly, we celebrated Independence Day with a packed crowd of Acworthians at Lake Acworth with live music and the best fireworks show around. Vacations are wrapping up, school is back in session and there has never been a better time to dive in at the Acworth Business Association. With our Monthly Luncheons at Northstar Church, 2 Morning Jolt referral events at American Legion Post 304, Alive After Five at Guston’s on Cobb Pkwy, and our Women’s Business Networking Luncheon at Cedar Plantation, there is no excuse for not leveraging the vibrant business community in Acworth to expand your customers and clients. Fall is around the corner and you need a plan If you are a business owner, professional, or in sales, you need a plan to hit the ground running this fall and ABA needs to be a key part of that plan. Pacing toward over 350 members this year, the Acworth Business Association is the best place to start to grow any business in Acworth.
We hope you’ll join us at one of these upcoming networking events and learn more about what KBA has to offer you and your business. Whether it is business leads or information you are seeking, we’ve got what you need to continue climbing toward your Peak. Now I need to get back to selling some school supplies or I may fall off my Peak. Happy August and back-to-school everyone!
In addition to our monthly opportunities, fall holds Acworth’s biggest event of the year, hosted every year by the ABA, The Taste of Acworth. Every local restaurant and business needs to plan now to be a part of this event that brings over 20,000 people through downtown Acworth every year. Circle Saturday October 14th on your calendar in red and join us for another fantastic Taste of Acworth. Go to AcworthBusiness.org to learn more about joining the ABA and opportunities to grow your customers or clients in around Acworth.
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Timothy Shelton, MD Marietta, GA 30067 In the evenings, he spends time with his family or networking with citizens and businesses in the city, before calling it a day. What is amazing is, he manages to keep a 3.8 GPA while doing his mayoral duties as well as being a great teacher, father, husband and friend to so many. If you have seen him ride his favorite Harley Davidson motorcycle around (in cowboy • Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy boots) regardless of the weather, you know that he always has that contagious smile and • Psychological Services friendly attitude. His favorite word is “Opportunity.” Mayor Easterling believes we, as citizens, can earn including Screenings and Evaluations what we desire if we create opportunities and work hard for it. Even though he dropped out Now Accepting New Patients of college as a freshman years ago and worked many jobs, he seized the opportunity to go back to earn a degree in education. For him, the “why” had come into focus. All Insurances and Medicaid Accepted He started to take online courses to achieve that goal, and in August of 2016, he graduated Now In Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield magna cum laude. He has continued his education to go onto start his MED in July of 2017 and is scheduled to finish by September of this year. Mayor Easterling strongly believes in education, in people and in his faith. His “mantra” is “I want to be the best version of myself, so others can be the best version of themselves. I fight every day to be the best version of me.” Call or It was an honor to start off my life-long project to tell the stories of people in our community Visit our website with Mayor Easterling. I was amazed at how much we had in common. Everything from our for more Call our office to schedule your appointment. faith, to the love of travel and even skateboarding. He cracked me up when I asked him to information hold the skateboard and he ran to grab a picture of himself skateboarding with it. 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Cobb Police Department and Cobb Fire Department will have a wide variety of their equipment on display. Swat, Bomb, K-9, Dive, Motors, our new Command Vehicle, Med-Ops, Firetrucks, Ladder Trucks, etc. the list goes on and on. This will allow the community to see everything that the Police and Fire Departments have to offer. With these displays comes demonstrations by the different specialized units. The City of Kennesaw Police will host their event at Swift Cantrell Park and the City of Acworth Police Department will be visiting several neighborhoods that evening.
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THE ACWORTH’S MAYOR’S DESK
School may be back in session but here in Acworth, we are still packed full of opportunities to get outside with your family! Acworth Beach Rentals and the Acworth Slide are still open for business on the weekends and all of our lakefront beaches are open through Labor Day. Come spend the day on the water and cookout at one of our covered pavilions. Pricing and hours for each of these parks vary, so please visit www. acworthparksandrec.org for additional information. In Acworth, we enjoy celebrating the educators who work hard in our community. Our principals, administrators, teachers, and bus drivers prepare for the upcoming school year long before the first day of school. It is their mission to provide our children with the greatest academic experience possible. We have two public high schools, three middle schools, five elementary schools, and three private schools serving our residents. We are proud to have so many great options within our city limits for our residents to choose from! We always like to take this time to thank our partners at the Acworth Business Association for welcoming our teachers back to school by providing eight different teacher appreciation breakfasts and luncheons during pre-planning. Our community is grateful for our teachers and we want them to know how much they are appreciated. We know how important their role is in the lives of our Acworth youth. This is a very special and welcomed annual tradition for our city! Through continued support of an anonymous benefactor, private organizations, nonprofit partners and the Acworth Housing Authority, we are excited to offer another year of the Expanding Horizons and Acworth Achievers Programs. More than thirteen years ago, a generous businessman approached the city about starting a program that made an “impact on the lives of children in our community.” That simple concept led to the formation of the Expanding Horizons Program that takes local children from the Acworth area on educational field trips during the school year. The Acworth Achievers Program is a mentoring and after school program that meets twice a week, year round. Participants hear from educational speakers, receive help from tutors, and assistance on their college entrance exams and applications. As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs you can visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth. God Bless, Tommy
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For more from Let’s Get Wild, outdoor education for information and to register please visit www. the next generation! Dinner will be provided, more students in grades 1-12. acworthparksandrecreation.org. as well as breakfast the following morning. Featuring six new classrooms The mother-son “couples” will be responsible ACWORTH ARTS and an auditorium! for providing their own snacks and camping ALLIANCE EVENTS equipment. Not an experienced camper? “Transitions,” is the exhibit at the Art No worries! We will have experienced rEGiStEr noW House in Acworth and will be on display from volunteers available to assist with setting up Aug. 4-Sept. 29, For more information please each campsite. 2018-2019 School Year call: 678-543-5777 or email Cathy Green at: Registration for this event is open acworthartsalliance@gmail.com for City of Acworth residents and opens • 1st through 12th Grade Classes August 8 for non-residents. For more Class sizesyou of have seven or lessus. 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LABOR DAY WEEKEND September 1-3, 2018, 10am-5pm Art in the Park has been a part of the Marietta Square’s history since 1986 and takes place in and around the Historic Marietta Square and Glover Park on Labor Day weekend. It is a Marietta signature event and tradition that celebrates the arts featuring local and national artists from around the country. This fine art extravaganza features an artist market, children’s art alley, and the famous Painted Pots. Art displayed will include paintings, photography, pottery, graphic arts, sculptures, j e w e l r y, a n d woodworking from 175 of the country’s finest artists. Festival guests will also have the opportunity to visit the unique shops and boutiques; restaurants, museums and galleries, take in a historic walking tour plus much more, all within walking distance of the festival. In addition to the incredible 175 Fine Artists, the festival also features: Chalk Spot - a street chalk art display for aspiring artists young and old, where the proceeds will benefit the Marietta High School Visual Arts Club. Children’s Art Alley - a free interactive ‘make and take’ area. Food Truck Row – for those wanted to grab a bite to eat on the go. The local restaurants will offer indoor and patio style dining. There are unique shops unique shops, boutiques, museums, galleries are all within walking distance to the festival. The festival is free with plenty of free parking on the street and in the Cobb County Park Decks located on Waddell St. at Lawrence St.
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Marietta StreetFest – Sept. 15 & 16, 2018
The 27th annual Marietta StreetFest focuses on the family with many free activities including more than 75 arts & crafts booths, the Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show, a kid-friendly activity zone and Tiny Tot Town, the Toy Box Trot fun run and the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival. Marietta StreetFest takes place Saturday, Sept. 15 – Sunday, Sept. 16 on the Square in Marietta. Founded in 1991, the festival now draws more than 25,000 each year and has been honored as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. THE ARTS Within Artist Alley and Jewelry Row, Marietta StreetFest features arts and crafts from more than 75 vendors. From handcrafted items such as paintings, jewelry and pottery to market items such as jellies, jams and sauces, visitors will discover one-of-a-kind items throughout the festival from local, as well as national artists. Arts & Crafts Vendor Market: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. KIDS Since becoming a two-day event, Marietta StreetFest has expanded the offerings for younger festival attendees. Kids Korner kicks off on Saturday with the Toy Box Trot followed by kid-friendly entertainment and a plethora of inflatables and free interactive art stations and games. For toddlers, Tiny Tot Town features pint-size toys, a mini inflatable slide and cardboard houses. A small fee applies to some activities. Kids Korner: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m VINTAGE CARS The 14th-annual Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show, which features a wide variety of interesting and amazing classic cars, will be held on Saturday only and weather permitting. Multiple awards will be given along with one award for People’s Choice. The winners will be announced at the festival on Saturday at 3 p.m. Hubcaps & History Classic Car Show: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MUSIC StreetFest attendees can grab their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and support local musicians. Organized by the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival, musical performances at Marietta StreetFest feature original music in a variety of genres by bands and singer/ songwriters throughout the metro Atlanta area. . Marietta Grassroots Music Festival: Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m, www.mariettagrassroots.org. TOT TROT The Saturday morning Toy Box Trot, a one-mile fun run, is open to all ages. At the completion of the race, each participant will select a toy, with the goal of continuing to encourage active play and serving as a fun memory of the accomplishment of finishing the run. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 15. Race registration is available at: www.toyboxtrot.com. Established in 1992, the Marietta StreetFest is an annual fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History. Located just west of the square in the historic Kennesaw House, the Marietta Museum of History houses the largest collection of artifacts relating to Marietta and Cobb County’s history. Attendance at the Marietta StreetFest is free and admission to to the Marietta Museum of History is free during the festival weekend.
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When teens were asked, recently, if they believe their parents know “a little” or “nothing” about what they do or say online, or even what social-media apps and sites they use, more than a quarter of them agreed. These are things kids wish their parents knew about Snapchat, Musical.ly, Instagram, Live Me and Tbh. “Talk with us about the apps we like to use and why. Most of you have no idea about our world.” A tip? Ask your kids which apps they spend the most time on (or check their phone’s data usage). Download those apps and spend time learning the ins and outs. “Help us keep an eye on who is following us.” Even when kids keep social media accounts private or provide restricted access, anyone can request to follow or friend them and potentially have full access to their postings. Accept that there are lots of good things on social media — it is not all bad stuff.” Social media isn’t good or bad — it is a new form of communication and language that adults need to learn, because pretending it doesn’t exist generally isn’t a wise approach. “Talk with us about sexting and healthy relationships in a way that isn’t awkward.” Tweens and teens who are socializing and navigating relationships online and in-reallife face challenges unheard of in previous generations. Some might mistakenly confuse the sending of explicit photos and messages with a level of intimacy that might not exist. Parents, check your local laws as sharing these types of photos could set your child up to be a registered sex offender for the rest of their lives. If we want teens and tweens to adopt better habits and healthier choices online and in-real life, we have to change how we talk about the social world, both online and inreal-life. In the end, promoting social media wellness is all about developing awareness and encouraging open communication, because teens who perceive their parents as unaware are less likely to seek their parents’ guidance and support in times of need — and that’s not a secret we want them to keep.
Although summer is a time of relaxation, it is also the time when most new laws passed by the Georgia legislature become effective. The spring of 2018 brought some significant legal changes affecting Georgia families. Last month we discussed the new Hands-Free law, and this article will address recent changes to general powers of attorney. This year the legislature improved upon Georgia’s new power of attorney statute enacted in 2017. A power of attorney is a document that allows a person (“principal”) to give another individual (“agent”) the authority to act on the person’s behalf. It is frequently used when someone is unavailable, incapacitated, or unable to make their own decisions. A general power of attorney can be very broad and include authority to engage in transactions involving real estate, banking, finances, and even estate planning. But a power of attorney can also be used for very specific purposes or limited to certain time frame, such as giving the agent authority to sign a contract or closing documents for sale of a home when the principal is out of town. Powers of attorney can be effective immediately upon signing or they can be “springing,” where they take effect upon a specific event or circumstance, such as the determination that the principal lacks mental capacity to make his/her own decisions. They can also be “durable,” meaning they continue to be effective even when a person becomes mentally incapacitated. The law was enacted to help reduce the potential for fraud and financial abuse in obtaining and using powers of attorney. The statutory power of attorney form is shorter and simpler, and it informs agents of potential civil and criminal liability if they abuse their powers and fiduciary duties. Most importantly, financial institutions are now required to accept valid power of attorney documents. A durable general power of attorney is a key document to have in place so that someone can step in and help you when cannot take care of your day-to-day affairs for any reason. If your estate plan doesn’t include one or the one you have is dated prior to July 1, 2017, consult with an attorney to make sure you are protected. For more information, or to make an appointment call 678-383-7857.
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While a healthy, nutritious diet is essential for your physical and mental well-being, eating the right food can help you maintain a keen sight. To celebrate National Nutrition Month, we compiled the following list of essential vitamins to promote eye health. 1. Vitamin A/Beta-Carotene
Did your parents ever tell you that carrots are good for your eyes? They weren’t wrong. Carrots contain Beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. This vitamin is made up of antioxidants which protect the surface of your eyes and helps form a barrier against foreign objects such as bacteria and dust. 2. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the most popular antioxidant as it helps many victims of colds and the flu. However, this vitamin can also help strengthen your body’s connective tissues—including corneal collagen. Vitamin C and also help reduce the risk eye health conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Your body cannot produce vitamin C on its own, so make sure to add plenty of citrus fruits, bell peppers and strawberries to your diet. 3. Vitamin D
Did you know that vitamin D has anti-inflammatory properties that can help slow down your eyes’ aging process? The sun provides a natural source of Vitamin D, however, you can also find it in milk, cheese and other dairy products, as well as fatty fish such as salmon and tuna. 4. Lutein and Zeaxanthin
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Battle of Kennesaw 2018
Martial Arts & Fitness Championships and Service Project Calling all Martial Arts & Fitness Competitors! The Energy Tae Kwon Do Organization will host the 16th Annual Battle of Kennesaw Martial Arts and Fitness Championships on Saturday September 29th. The vision of the Battle of Kennesaw is to provide a safe and fun competition that unites martial artists and fitness competitors in a service project for families in need during the holiday season. The Battle of Kennesaw is open to both ETO and Non ETO students of all ages and all belt levels. Awards will be presented in each category for 1-2-3 placements, BUT the greater emphasis of the competition is participation. Each pre-registered participant earning a total of 10+ merits from a combination of martial arts & fitness events will be awarded a handsome 4 foot trophy. The Battle of Kennesaw has partnered with local service organizations to provide food, toys and gift certificates to needy families during the Holiday Season. Each participant will receive merits for turning in can food donations, toy donations or gift certificates to local stores. ETO and service organizations will deliver gift baskets to special families in need. In addition to the competition and service project, The Battle of Kennesaw will celebrate the “Modern Day Warrior 2018” scholarship award. Nominations (ages 12-20) may be submitted no later than September 10. Include a brief write-up of how the nominee demonstrates the true spirit of martial arts in the training room and in the community. For more information on BOK please call 770-528-9821 or check out www. myeto.com
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ETO Martial Arts & Fitness held its 12th annual Camp ETO in June & July. This Martial Arts themed day camp focused on fitness, sportsmanship, safety awareness, community service, values and skills development in a fun and safe environment. The campers enjoyed sessions full of martial arts & fitness, crafts, field trips, games, value lessons, swimming, service projects, food, fun and friends! The campers also put on a special demonstration for their community partners and friends at GAA. They showcased their martial arts skills with their teams. They also received special recognition for successful completion of Camp ETO. For more information – call ETO at 770-528-9821. Also – check our ETO website www.myeto.com. GO ETO!
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In 1990, then KBA President, David Grant (State Farm) had a wonderful idea -- the business community should partner with our local schools, providing support both financial and in the form of mentors and so the partnership began. Fast forward, nearly 30 years later, to the Back to School Bash with Kennesaw Elementary School and Big Shanty Intermediate. It has become a little upscale since our early beginnngs - originally several of us would gather in the back of KES and Wally Zimmerman and David Grant would cook hamburgers, hotdogs, and maybe some porkchops. Not so any more, a big thank you goes to Mike Schroeder and Carrabbas Italian Grill for catering lunch This year the excitement was high as over 200 teachers and staff gathered to celebrate Back to School on Friday, July 27 with lunch and Christmas in July. Marlon Longacre and his team put on a PARTY!. Chairman Marlon is proud of the job Sue Picardi did in contacting our business members to participate by becoming a sponsor or donating gift cards. Sue reports that she had 100 donors!!!!!! KBA has stepped up in a big way to support the bash!!! We have about 200 actual door prizes (min value $25) and 334 $10 gift cards to various businesses (that will go in the 300 teacher goody bags). In addition Sue raised over $3800 to purchase large item gifts to give away at the luncheon. Marlon says Sue Picardi is amazing -- she went the extra mile and also shopped for the large item gifts.. And a hat’s off to the KBA members who were on hand to make this day go smooth: Michael and Tammy Everhart, Rene Dollar, David Griffith, David Persson, Nadja Cook, Marlong Longacre Shelley Elder, Cassandra Stiff, Jason Watson, Michelle Cline, Jordan Carter, Austin Porter, Lynne Watts, Danielle Hilderbrand, Laurie Jewell, Kathy Ebener, Lisa Rimer, Diane Adams, Margo Hughes, and our special group from Kennesaw Mountain, including: Nathalie Paladives, Evani Patel, Vasu Patel, Kaylin Ebener, Ashwini Bulagaresh and Mehaa Krishnasary. It takes a village and you were all Awesome!!!!! Pictured above five happy Kennesaw Elementary School teachers stop for a minute to say thanks. Thanks Nadja Cook, Virtually in Focus.
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Come learn to Square Dance...it’s easy, fun and great exercise! Couples and Singles are welcome to an Open House on September 6, 2018, at the Ben Robertson Center from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Classes are offered each Thursday evening beginning with the Open House. For more information and the option to register, visit www. squaredealers.com or call 678-757LTSD. Kennesaw Square Dealers Square Dance Club has been dancing and teaching classes in Square Dancing in Kennesaw since 1971. KSD Club dances are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 8 to 10 pm at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw GA 30144.
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On Monday, July 23rd, the Marietta Business Association luncheon titled MBA Education + Business = Mutual Success. The panel was led by moderators Julie Michaels and Leilani Plendl, co-chairs of MBA Education. Panelists were Dr. Tim Brown, CEO of Marietta High School College and Career Academy, Christine Ramirez, Director of Early Learning for the MCS, and Dr. Rona Roberts, Director of the MHS Student Life Center. Through existing and new programs, plus business involvement, children are getting exposure to different career paths starting as early as elementary school. In middle school there is more exploration into the possibilities, and in high school young people are able to figure out their aptitudes and interests and are given appropriate and relevant instruction. The new programs allow for flexibility, so students can explore more than one career path. A key part of their education is leadership development. As businesses donate time, products, services and money to help the students and teachers, strong relationships develop with staff, students and family; and the businesses gain visibility for their products and services. Find out how you can help at www.mariettasuccess.center or call 678.919.4506, or contact education@mariettabusiness.biz. Monday August 23rd: Lunch Event at the Radisson Hotel – “2018 Season Kickoff Pep Rally” – a panel with KSU Athletic Director, Milton Overton, Life University AD, Jayme Pendergast, and the new MHS AD, Andy Dorsey. Former UGA quarterback, SEC Player of the Year in 1976, and former UGA Head Football Coach, Ray Goff, will be moderating. Lunch will be catered by Zaxby’s. RSVP lunch at www.mariettabusiness.biz Photo credit: John Delves MBA Panel photo Left to right: Julie Michaels, Dr. Rona Roberts, Leilani Plendl, John Silvey, Angella Ocheltree, Christine Ramirez, Dr. Tim Brown
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Diverse Cobb: An In-depth Immersion into History You Should Know
Join the Marietta Museum of History as it continues its Diverse Cobb series. Diverse Cobb focuses on many facets of local black history with the goal of educating the community on overlooked, difficult, and complex topics. This installment of Diverse Cobb will offer a Thursday and a Saturday class option each month- August, September & October. Classes are led by Michael Thomas, a Marietta native, with assistance from Museum Staff, and guest speakers. Drop in to as many classes as you would like. These are informative and fascinating classes, and all are welcome to attend. Classes will be held at The Marietta Museum of History,1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060. Classes will be held as follows: Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:30pm OR Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 10:30am. Topic: Preservation of Diverse Family Photos, Artifacts, & Important Places: A Scanning Session & Discussion. Bring your family photos, papers and artifacts to scan, share and save! Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:30pm OR Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:30am. Topic: Then & Now: Places in Marietta with a Walking Tour Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:30pm OR Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:30am. Topic: The Long Term Effects of Slavery on Our Community Cost: $10 per class session paid at the beginning of each class. Museum Members are Free! Questions or want more info? Contact the Museum at 770-794-5710
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