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As the largest fair in metro Atlanta, the Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair once again returns in 2018 to the Jim R. Miller Park Sept. 20-30. The fair attracts nearly 300,000 people every year from north Georgia and neighboring states. The Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, flower shows, blue ribbon competitions, local entertainment, and delicious fair foods. There are also games and rides on the Great James H. Drew Exposition midway – one of the largest carnival midways in the United States, featuring the Wildcat Rollercoaster, Georgia Mountain Lift and the Mega Slide. A covered arena guarantees concerts rain or shine, including appearances by great country and contemporary Christian artists. Headlining the Carl Black Kennesaw Concert Series this year are: Crowder on Friday, Sept. 21; Dylan Scott on Saturday, Sept. 22; Colt Ford on Wednesday, Sept. 26; Easton Corbin on Thursday, Sept. 27; Montgomery Gentry on Friday, Sept. 28; and Riley Green on Saturday, Sept. 29. Concerts are free with fair admission. Drew Exposition, often referred to as America’s Amusement Park on tour, features the North Georgia State Fair Mega Slide - at 50 feet high and rippling out another 170 feet, the yellow and green Mega Slide will be one of the most iconic structures at the fair. New acts in 2018 include David Smith “The Human Cannonball”, the Grizzly Experience, Frisco Tiger Encounter, and Robo Cars. Returning acts in 2018 include, Robinson’s Racing Pigs and Paddling Porkers, Lady Houdini, Atlanta Puppet featuring master Puppeteer Peter Hart, Eudora Farms Petting Zoo, Brian Ruth “Master of the Chainsaw”, North Georgia Animals Petting Barn, and Olympic High Dive! Other long-time traditions will continue, including sanctioned flower shows, non-commercial exhibits, and more than 40 amusement rides and games courtesy of the Great James H. Drew Exposition. Admission is $7, children 10 and under are free. Ride tickets are $1.25 each, $20 for 21 tickets, $50 for 55 tickets and $100 for 120 tickets. All rides require more than one ticket. Parking is $5. Concerts are free with fair admission. ATM machines are located on the midway. Advanced online prices are $5 for admission and $11 for a book of 21 tickets. Visit the fair www.northgeorgiafair.com to order advance tickets. Check out www.northgeorgiastatefair.com for concerts and daily specials, including: $15 Pay-One-Price Ride Special on Monday, Sept. 24, $20 Pay-One-Price Ride Specials on Thursday (opening day) Sept. 20, Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday Sept. 27, $25 Pay-One-Price Ride Special on Friday Sept. 21, and $30 Pay-One-Price Ride Specials on Saturdays, Sept. 22 and 29 from 11am to 3pm (good till close). Fair hours are as follows: 4pm-11pm, Mondays-Thursdays, 4pm-midnight on Fridays, 10am-midnight on Saturdays and 12:30pm-10pm on Sundays.
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Acworth’s “Covering the Bases”
Covering The Bases will be held Friday, September 14th at the Acworth Sports Complex. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. The kickball tournament beginning at 9:00 p.m. Would you like to participate in our kickball tournament? To register a team please go to Covering The Bases Kickball or you can register on the day of the event. Our winning team last year beat out teams from the Acworth PD, Henry’s Louisiana Grill, Chattahoochee Tech, local high schools and others. The cost is $80 per team online. $100 the day of the tournament. Covering the Bases is an award winning program that raises awareness and funds to support the Horizon Field. The field is a synthetic surface which allows children with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports. Covering the Bases is based on a partnership between the citizens of the community and the police department. Thus far, the police department has raised more than $150,000.00. 100% of all proceeds go directly to the field. Thank you so much for the wonderful support this year!!! We look forward to seeing you in 2018!.
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Cobb County’s newest state-of-the-art facility, the Jim R. Miller Park Event Center, will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am, Friday, Sept. 7. It is the largest structure funded by the 2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax at 41,000 square feet. This includes 25,000 square feet of rentable exhibit and event space. This space can be equally divided into three sections to cater to any event needs. The facility is an excellent option for events like: •Weddings, receptions, quinceañeras and reunions; •Corporate meetings and training or seminars; • Civic meetings and church socials; • Banquets; •Trade show •Concerts and dances; •Festivals and expos. A meeting room and kitchen facilities are also available. The event space can be combined with outdoor spaces for large events such as festivals and expos. If you come to the North Georgia State Fair in September, you will have an opportunity to see the facility in person. Staff is currently booking reservations for 2019. For more information, contact the facility manager, Cara Lynn, at (770) 528-8875
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With fall in the air, the opening night of the 86th annual North Georgia State Fair will feature the annual pageant for young ladies ages 3 years through 24 years at the Jim R Miller Park in Marietta, Sept. 20. Fair ambassadors will be named for the following titles and ages: Tiny Miss North Ga State Fair (3-4 yrs.), Petite NGSF (4-6 yrs.), Little NGSF (7-9 yrs.), PreTeen NGSF (10-12 yrs.), Junior NGSF (13-15 yrs.), Teen NGSF (16-17 yrs.) and Miss NGSF (18-24 yrs.) Winners will be awarded a crown, trophy, title sash and passes to the fair. The pageant is managed and conducted by the Miss Cobb County Pageant for the North Georgia State Fair Association. Proceeds from the pageant will go to the Miss Cobb County Scholarship Fund.
Applications and further information may be obtained by contacting Gene Phillips, 770-435-6378, Alice Surber, 770-9733214, or misscobbcounty@yahoo.com. Among last year’s winners who will be on hand to crown their successors are 2017 Petite winner, Ivey McDurmon, age 7, the daughter of Alan and Kim McDurmon of Acworth; and the Little titleholder, Gabrielle Brantley, age 8, the daughter of Anthony and April Brantley of Kennesaw. (Gabrielle is pictured here).
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The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, September 22, 2018 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 14th Annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based museums. Museum Day represents a nationwide commitment to access, equity and inclusion. Over 250,000 people downloaded tickets for last year’s event, and Museum Day 2018 is expected to attract more museumgoers than ever before. The theme of this year’s Museum Day is “Women Making History,” honoring women in society who are trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation and culture, and emboldening others to be pioneers as well. “This is the Smithsonian in your neighborhood,” said Dr. Richard Banz, Executive Direct, “Museum Day is the one day of the year where we are open for free. There is also a wonderful sense of comradery knowing that our affiliation with the Smithsonian allows us to connect with various museums for a common purpose and theme.” Staff will post throughout the museum several biographies of women who “made history” during the Civil War, transportation, industry, or other connections to the interpretational scope of the exhibits. The Southern Museum will also host four screenings of Smithsonian Channel documentaries that highlight female trailblazers across popular genres such as culture, science, air & space, and history. Please visit the museum website for full descriptions and show times. Museum Day tickets are available for download at www.Smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present a Museum Day ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues on September 22, 2018. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums, which will be continually updated as more museums continue to register, can be found at www.Smithsonian.com/museumday/search.
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The Miss Pigs and Peaches pageant was held August 18, 2018 with Mayoror Derek Easterling email corrections as a special guest judge. Congratulations to: Little Miss, Greta Brinkley, Young Miss, Sky Lehmann, Junior Miss, Brooke Brown, Teen Miss, Catherine McNutt, Miss, Whitney Sanders. Not Pictured: Baby Miss, Mila Duke and Tiny Miss, Wrenna Ace Henderson
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The Farmer’s Market & Dinner at the Depot are on Monday evenings at the Depot. The season will go until September 24th. The Farmer’s market will offer a variety of fresh vegetables & fruits, baked goods, prepared goods, jams & jellies, locally produced honey and more! The market will be in the circle this season with the food trucks. Some vendors require cash but many take debit/credit cards. Hours for FM are 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Dinner at the Depot will start at 5:30 pm and go until 8:30 pm. A variety of food trucks will be rotating throughout the season. Food trucks take cash, credit and debit cards.There are tables and chairs for guests on site or they are welcome to bring their own chairs and picnic blankets.
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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.
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This month I wanted to share the origin of the word TACO and then briefly tell the story how they became what we eat today. According to University of Minnesota history professor, Jeffrey Pilcher, it likely came from silver miners in Mexico. As opposed to using pickaxes to dig for silver, miners realized that they could use improvised explosives. They would take gunpowder and a fuse and wrap it up in a piece of paper. This was placed in a hole, the miners would light it, and run! This explosive was called a TACO, meaning plug, referring to the rolled paper. Soon people started making rolled tortillas filled with meat and cheese, and called these “Miners tacos,” because they looked like the explosives.
Eventually TACOS made it to the taquerias(restaurants) in Mexico City. Here it became the popular food it is today... almost. About 1905 immigrants from Mexico started moving into the United States and they brought tacos with them. Tacos were sold mostly in Texas and were viewed as lower class food. During the 1940’s Mexican restaurant owners in the United States started making TACOS with a fried tortilla, creating the hard-shell taco. This was done because corn tortillas don’t stay fresh for very long. Glen Bell, in the mid 1950’s, claimed he had invented the hard-shell taco at his taco stand. Patent records confirm; however, they were already widespread in the 40’s. Later Bell went on to open a new restaurant franchise chain, Taco Bell.
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Fall is in the air and business is booming in Acworth August was back to school month, and the Acworth Business Association kicked of the school year with a lot of business and a lot of love for our students, educators, and supporters. We hosted teacher appreciation lunches and breakfasts for 12 of our local schools and over 1,200 teachers and staff. ABA kicked of the local high school athletic season in style at our luncheon, highlighting some of the football players, and the coaches impacting and shaping many of our future business owners. Guston’s hosted a packed crowd of business owners and professionals at our Alive After Five, and dozens of referrals were passed in our 2 Morning Jolt events. Last but not least, Acworth business women packed out Cedar Plantation for our Women’s Business Network luncheon. The YMCA was our sponsor of the month. Save the date now for Taste of Acworth! Now is the time to mark Saturday, October 13th 2018 on your calendar for Acworth’s biggest event of the year: ABA’s Taste of Acworth with Superior Plumbing. In addition to the great food, there will be two stages providing live entertainment throughout the day including the fun fashion show at noon and dog show at 3pm. The event also includes a kid zone featuring inflatables, a quad bungee, and challenging games. Taste of Acworth benefits local schools and charities and features 150 area restaurants and businesses. If you do business in Acworth, you need to have a tent at Taste of Acworth. Anyone who participates will tell you that you cannot afford to miss promoting your business to over 20,000 people, and rubbing shoulders with key Acworth businesspeople. As an entrepreneur myself you can be sure I will be out there highlighting my business—probably with sunglasses and beverage in hand! Go to AcworthBusiness.org and learn how to sign up for a tent at Taste of Acworth. ABA in September
Before the Taste, the Acworth business community is gearing up in September for our biggest and best Fall ever. Don’t forget to join ABA for our September luncheon Thurs, Sept 6th, featuring a panel including some of the most influential businessmen and women in Acworth and the surrounding area. Another key event in September is our special Fair Alive after Five on Wed, Sept 19th hosting all area business associations. The is the Alive After Five when we kick off the North Georgia State Fair at the Fair Grounds in Marietta. There will be great food, a huge crowd of local businesspeople, and several rides will be open for preview if you dare! Join us for our two September Morning Jolts and Women’s Business luncheon as well. A big thank you to Cobb EMC as our Monthly Sponsor. If you do business in Acworth, ask yourself: Why is the ABA bigger than it has ever been? Why are more and more businessmen and women sponsoring in events like the Taste of Acworth? I believe it’s because we know we are better and more successful together. There is a kind of magic in a community like Acworth, and part of it is local business. We always welcome new members, even highlighting them at a packed crowd each month at our monthly luncheon. Let me encourage you to get off the fence and join the Acworth Business Association today.
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed with an effective starting date of January 1, 2018. Part of this major overhaul to the tax laws relates to the tax treatment of business meals and entertainment. Under the old law business meals and entertainment were 50% deductible if they were considered “ordinary and necessary” and were “directly related to or associated with” business requirements. Meals with clients, taking business associates to sporting events, etc. were 50% deductible for tax purposes. An exception to this rule was a category of meals that were 100% deductible if the meals were served on the business premises for the convenience of the employer. Two examples allowed as 100% deductible are meals served after hours so that employees could keep working and a free cafeteria to employees, which was considered de minimus fringe benefits. Under the TCJA, entertainment is no longer tax deductible. So, expenses related to amusement, recreation, and service or social membership dues (such as Rotary or Optimists) are now considered 100% non-deductible. However, expenses directly related to the attendance of business leagues, such as a Chamber of Commerce meeting, appear to be still deductible. Meals before, during, or after sports events, or at entertainment venues, or if they are lavish or extravagant, are considered “entertainment” rather than meals, so are non-deductible. The “ordinary and necessary” rule still applies to meals considered valid for 50% deductibility. The 100% deductible category of meals was impacted under the TCJA, as well. Those meals served in-house, de minimus items, such as coffee and donuts, and other working meals, are now only 50% deductible effective January 1, 2018. Some exceptions still apply under the new rules that would be 100% deductible. Expenses for recreational and social events for the benefit of the employees, such as an annual family day, are still 100% deductible. Also 100% deductible are expenses related to goods, services, and facilities that are for the general public. An example would be a retailer serving food and beverages at a customer appreciation event that is open to the public. Businesses should track and segregate within their books the various types of expenses related to meals and entertainment. Have a separate category for non-deductible meals and entertainment, 50% deductible meals, and 100% deductible events. This way, you can make sure you are still getting the benefit of any deductible portion of the latter two categories.
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The Georgia Ballet begins the 2018-2019 season with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Swan Lake” Act II September 21-23, 2018 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. The performance will premiere entirely new choreography from Artistic Director, Daet Rodriguez, and Ballet Mistress, Margit Peguero. This new ballet is based off the spooky story of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving. This story follows the journey of Ichabod, a teacher who travels to the village of Sleepy Hollow to teach school children. He quickly learns of the haunting of Sleepy Hollow and hears stories of the supernatural. He falls in love with Katrina, the daughter of a successful farmer. Ichabod intends to win her love, but is not the only suitor who seeks her hand. The show will premiere Friday, September 21 as a Sensory Friendly performance. Sensory friendly shows are shortened and adjusted for children and adults with various visual and auditory sensitivities. There will be open seating to allow for comfortable participation. The 2018-2019 Season repertoire also includes The Georgia Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”, November 29-December 2, and “Remembering Iris”, a tribute to our founder, Iris Hensley, March 8-10. For tickets and information, visit www.georgiaballet.org/ season.
The public is invited to attend Simmer Time Cafe & Art Gallery’s Art Open House on Friday September 14 from 6-9 pm. Their September is themed “Local Art, Local Artists” that will focus on the local, meaning Georgia, artists that have produced works representing or showing locations such as Kennesaw mountain and other scenery. Helen Hamerton works in watercolor and will have her works in the show, many of which are of Kennesaw Mountain and the surrounding area. Lance Lewin, an extremely talented photographer ,has a way of capturing moments. His works depict the scenery of his trips to Jasper Georgia where he took a few of the pieces we have in the Gallery. Tina Stoffel works are inspired by the little things in her life and travels. She paints life into Scenery, flora and fauna, plants and animals, in simple yet gorgeous compositions. There will be more works on display, including Stormy Miller, Maria Starr, Sarah Patterson, and Dave Simoneau.
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September is here and now we can officially say that the Downtown Redevelopment project has been underway for a full year! We are pleased with the progress we have seen so far and can’t wait to see what the end of the year will bring. Over the past 15 years, the City of Acworth has been on a mission to revitalize our downtown area in order to make it a walkable and economically thriving community. Features of the project include an ADA pedestrian railroad overpass; the development of a left-hand southbound turning lane at the intersection of Main Street and Lemon Street; the creation of a two-way boulevard that connects Lemon Street at the railroad tracks to the new Logan Farm Park Expansion; a round-a-bout at the intersection of Lemon Street, School Street, and Cherokee Street; a pedestrian plaza where Cherokee Street connects with Northside Drive, the development of additional downtown parking, and wayfinding signage. We currently see that various walls and curbing have been completed along the Lemon Street Boulevard and that the roundabout has pretty much taken shape. We are eagerly anticipating the construction of the award winning roundabout. You may also have noticed that the traffic signal at the intersection of Lemon Street and Main Street has been temporally replaced with a three-way stop. Contractors have begun upgrading that intersection with new mast arms and traffic signals. Spring 2019 will bring the completion of the Acworth Community Center which will feature two full size basketball courts, group exercise room, classroom, recreation administration offices, and a banquet hall that can seat 300 people. Depot Park will reach completion in early 2019. The replica train depot will be located next to the Caboose on Main Street. One side of the facility will feature an interactive electronic history display in addition to static displays and the other side will be public restrooms that will serve the Downtown area.
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The September 11 speaker for the History Foundation meeting is David Ibatta, of the Marietta Museum of History. His subject is “The Unsung Hero - The ‘Texas’ Returns”. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the Roberts Community and Education Center, 4681 School Street, Acworth.
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The Acworth Police Department is excited to announce a new and innovative crime fighting program- the Acworth Camera Connection! The Acworth Camera Connection is a program which enables citizens and business owners in the City of Acworth to register their security cameras with our police department and play an active role in helping us fight crime! The Acworth Police Department will log each registration along with the contact information of the owner. When and if a crime happens in the general vicinity of one of these registered cameras, our agency will contact that individual in hopes that their camera has captured events that may help solve the crime. Our department will only receive videos that the owner wishes to share.
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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 North Cobb's Family Owned Funeral Home & Crematory! Ad will print in color in newspaper 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 ed on information you have provided us. Due to ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: & History Classic Car Show: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4671 South Main Street need to meet our publication date, we can only make MUSIC ncorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. Acworth, GACORRECT 30101 ADDRESS StreetFest attendees can grab their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and support onstraints, a second proof of any changes made will local musicians. Organized by the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival, musical performances 678-574-3016 at Marietta StreetFest feature original music in a variety of genres by bands and singer/ our approval. PHONE NUMBER CORRECT 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. uests will have to be done in the next issue you adverPRICES CORRECT TOT TROT our business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. The Saturday morning Toy Box Trot, a one-mile fun run, is open to all ages. At the SPELLING 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 lease call 770-851-5469 (includes high quality casket) EXPIRATION DATE run. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 15. Race registration is available rrections to brightnews@aol.com 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 Cremation with and Cobb County’s history. Attendance at the Marietta StreetFest is free and admission to to Memorial Service the Marietta Museum of History is free during the festival weekend.
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6th Annual Strand Golf Classic (Thursday, October 4, 2018) at City Club Marietta – This October, The Strand will hold its sixth annual Golf Classic at City Club Marietta, right off the historic Marietta square. With foursomes at $850, this is a great excuse to spend the day hitting the round ball with some buddies for a good cause. Raffles, gifts bags, beverages, and lunch will be provided, as well as the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at the PGA Tour Superstore. At City Club Marietta, registration begins at 9:00am with a 10:00am shotgun start. Donation levels include Gold Sponsors at $2,500; Silver Sponsors at $1,500; Lunch Sponsor at $750; Beverage Sponsors at $500; Hole-in-one Contest Sponsor at $500; 19th Hole Sponsor at $500; and Hole Sponsors at $200. Foursome teams are $850. All proceeds for the 6th Annual Strand Golf Classic go towards The Strand’s 250 Grand for The Strand fundraising challenge. The nonprofit theatre needs to raise $250,000 by the end of 2018 in order to claim a matching $250,000 pledge made by Earl Smith, which would allow the theatre to retire the debt taken on when saving the historic site from demolition by fully restoring the building in the early 2,000s. To sign up, visit www.earlsmithstrand.org or call the box office at 770.293.0080 for more information. Box Office hours are from 11AM-6PM, Monday through Friday, and 9AM-12PM on Saturdays.
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Members of the Marietta Business Association were treated to a rousing pep rally at the August monthly luncheon held at Roswell Street Baptist Church on August 27. The Marietta High School Pep Band welcomed attendees with pieces normally heard at Friday night football games, and the band was accompanied by the Marietta High School Varsity Cheerleaders, All this hoopla and excitement was the perfect way to welcome the day’s panel of guest speakers – Ray Goff, former UGA head football coach who served as panel moderator; Andy Dorsey, the new athletic director at Marietta High School; Milton Overton, athletic director at KSU; and Jayme Pendergast, athletic director at Life University. The panelists responded to questions dealing with their coaching philosophies, their need for resources, the value of school-community partnerships, and the challenges they expect to face this year. All resoundingly agreed that educating students is their first and primary goal, and partnerships with businesses in the community can help them reach that goal through ongoing support of the sports programs at each school. MBA President Angella Ocheltree presented Marietta head basketball coach Markus Hood and seniors John Allen and Joshua Clore with a special exercise ball for the team to use. She announced that this year, the MBA will be recognizing a “School of the Month” each month and providing support to that school. This month’s school is Park Street Elementary. In addition, MBA’S proceeds from the annual Art in the Park event, will go to the visual arts program at Marietta High School - the MBA is one of many sponsors. Pictured above: (l-r) Markus Hood, John Silvey, John Allen, Ray Goff, Andy Dorsey, Grant Rivera, Joshua Clore, Angella Ocheltree. The September program is Small Business Hall of Fame: How We Made it in the Community. The panel will be moderated by John Loud, Loud Security and the panel includes the co-CEO’S of Elf on the Shelf, Jay Cunningham, Superior Plumbing, Andy Crowe of Velociteach. Buffet opens at 11:30 am. The September MBA luncheon meeting will be held on September 24 at Roswell Street Baptist Church.
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On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the City of Marietta and Keep Marietta Beautiful will hold a shredding event from 9am-12pm at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center located at 545 Kenneth E. Marcus Way, Marietta, GA 30060. Cash donations are greatly appreciated. If you have confidential or sensitive documents that need to be safely discarded, Keep Marietta Beautiful will shred will allow you to watch your documents as they are shredded on site. Paper items only will be accepted. For more information, please view the flyer. For more information, contact Joan Ellars at 770-794-5606 or jellars@mariettaga.gov.
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Over the last 15 years teaching yoga, so many students that begin and continue yoga classes comment that they have so much less aggravation and pain in their neck. It so great to hear that, and let me try to explain why that occurs so easily from practicing yoga. Many of the muscles that cause proper breathing are located in the neck and upper chest and back area. As you learn breathing techniques in yoga, you condition those muscles to have “tonus”. That means that they are fit, and able to move and support the head and neck without tension. On top of that, when you have a more efficient breath pattern, you breathe in a manner that does not tighten and aggravate the muscles. Correct breathing alone can alter the “fight or flight” mechanisms in the body. Integral breathing muscles; the diaphragm, inter-costals (between ribs) and belly muscles, are used dynamically while going through a yoga practice. When we use them well, we begin to create an efficient exhale. You develop tonus in those muscles, which creates a strong base of support through the torso for your spine. This is what is often referred to as a strong core. Also, when learning to do the asanas in yoga (the poses), we are directed to use a strong base. What this means is, that we use the feet properly, align through the muscles and joints of the leg and hip, and use the hip and core correctly. This “base” for the spine supports it very well, allowing for the curves of the spine to absorb shock and handle gravity. When the base is strong, the upper sections of the spine and torso and neck can function properly, allowing for easier movement, more strength development, and mainly; less aggravation and pain. Lastly, by having a “practice” that you stay dedicated to, you achieve many more benefits. You move regularly, you move better, you have better blood flow and oxygenation of tissues, your joints stay happier; all this contributing to fitness and less of a “pain in the neck”! For more information contact Lisa Browning at Corebody Works, Acworth. Visit www.corebodyworks.com.
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The Last tournament for the 2017/2018 season was scheduled for August 11th at Lake Neely Henry in Gasden, Ala., but was canceled as the club didn’t have enough operable boats. We had 2 down with mechanical problems, and another 3 that had other family commitments and could not make the event. So it was decided by club vote to cancel the event and call the season short. Your 2017-2018 Top Six Angler’s are, Big Fish of the Year Scott Bates, 6th place Michael Miranda, 5th place Jack Stewart, 4th place Al Frix, 3rd place Sammy Young, 2nd place Danny Perdue and Angler of the year Mike McMahon. Congrats to these fellas and their accomplishments for the year. For September we will be meeting Sept 10 at 7 PM ·at the Cherokee Cattle Company · Marietta, Georgia Our Sept Tournament is set for Lake West Point, Sept 15th, Yellow Jacket Ramp. This will be the first event of the 2018-2019 season so all points are reset. Now would be an excellent time to join. Check us out at www.bigshantybass.com and our facebook page, or you can email us at bigshantybass@ gmail.com for information.
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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 will be held at Furtah Prep School 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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MPC Fishing Team Goes to Nationals
Matthew 4:19, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men, is a scripture that MPC Fishing coach, Donna McCoy uses often when highlighting the successes of the Fishing team. It is the perfect scripture to describe what has happened in the program during the two years since it was started. The school fishing team, offers another opportunity to be a part of a community. It provides a chance for students to work together, build confidence, and become leaders. It also teaches those leaders about the importance of giving back, mentoring other students, and teaching them life skills. Fishing has become so popular among teens that the school is launching a middle school team this year as well. MPC has successfully competed in many high school fishing competitions around the state and in Alabama. The team placed in State competition, and also sent two members, Carter Koza and Mason McCoy, to the Bassmaster High School National competition this summer in Paris, Tennessee on Kentucky Lake. They finished in the top third out of 340 teams. The fishing program is providing more opportunities for the students since many colleges are now offering fishing scholarships. Senior, Mason McCoy has already received one offer. Coach Donna McCoy says “I love watching the students grow, find their strengths, and gain confidence.” Mason added, “Fishing is both physical and mental. It involves hard work, teaches you the importance of community, and generally makes you a better person.
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The Great Locomotive Chase 5K, will take place on Saturday, September 29 in downtown Kennesaw. Included are a onemile fun run for children starting at 7:30 am with the 5K race beginning at 8 am. Proceeds from the race support the Kennesaw Museum Foundation. The race’s presenting sponsor is CSX Transportation. The race follows a fast, mostly 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 USA Track and Field Certified course and the race is electronically timed for fast, accurate results. Traffic control is coordinated by local law enforcement. Race Day refreshments are provided for all participants. Registration is open now at kennesawgrandprix.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number and goodie bag. Registration is also available at the Kennesaw Big Peach Running Company location. Early packet pickup and late registration will be held at Big Peach Running Company on September 27-28 from 4 – 8 pm. Same-day registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 am.
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Expectations vs. Reality: Living out of district
Elyssa Abbott, NCHS MAGNET SOPHOMORE
NC’s Magnet students live all over the county and can spend up to an hour and a half on the bus ride to and from the school. The students commit to the program expecting an increased workload, but do not realize the full extent of the challenge involving the distance between home and the school. “I knew that being out of district would make it hard to attend every event, “ Magnet sophomore Mayah Bourne said. Bourne involves herself with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tribal Connections, Change for Change, and the Girls Varsity Soccer team, making transportation to every meeting and practice an obstacle. With a schedule as busy as Bourne’s, living 45 minutes away from NC poses as a major inconvenience. Due to NC administration’s mandate that Magnet students become involved in the school, Magnet coordinators require each student to participate in at least two extracurricular activities. Although students appreciate this challenge when college application season rolls around, it poses a complication for those that live outside of the NC realm. This requirement causes students to sign up for clubs and activities, and when they cannot attend, creates concern for the clubs. “I feel like the requirement is inconsiderate to those of us who can’t make the commute. I rely on the bus as my transportation,” Magnet sophomore Abigail Addis said. Students understand that living far from the school includes downfalls, but NC must make improvements to encourage students to participate in extracurriculars. The Magnet program could provide a “late bus” to escort students home two hours after school ends, reduce the requirement to just one extracurricular, or set up a framework to help organize carpooling. Although clubs have began to offer morning meetings, students, especially underclassmen, still find difficulty becoming involved with their own school. “I would prefer the coordinators talk to these kids individually to find what works best for them,” Addis said. Throughout NC’s 12 years of the International Studies Magnet Program, current students hope that administration considers these revisions. With changes, future students will participate in more clubs and activities, due to accessibility of transportation, and create a smooth, fulfilling high school experience. Editor’s Note: This article was originally printed in the NCHS school papre “The Chant”.
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No one knew how old the freight scale was in the old shed. The Acworth railroad depot had been decomissioned for some time and removed from Main street in the late 1960’s. Just day’s before that happened, a group of young Acworth’s finest, led by one “Moose” McCray, rescued the freight scale and moved it to a safe location in downtown Acworth. The scales were already pretty old and missing a few pieces, but the main parts were still present and intact. When Mr. McCray donated the scale to the Save Acworth History Foundation the Red Onion Press workshop was approached by the Foundation and asked if we thought the scale could be restored and if we could do it. The Red Onion had just completed the restoration of a 1911 Chandler and Price Printing Press that had been found abandoned in a shed on Old Stilesboro Road, so the Foundation thought we might have the skills to restore the scale to it’s original state and in working order. The Red Onion Press is made up of a group of professional artists, educators, craftsmen and volunteer members who share a love of arts, a knowledge of history and above all, working with our hands. We said absolutely, just our kind of project! Little did we know how much time and research it would take to find the information. Pictured above at the Scale dedication is the Save History Foundation board, along with Mayor Tommy Allegood and Clemens Bak, Red Onion Press
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On Sunday, August 12th, student athletes from North Cobb High School’s football team graduated from the Power of Peace Project program (POPP). This 40-day, summer program was provided to the students by utilizing civil asset forfeiture funding that was donated by the Acworth Police Department. POPP is an outstanding organization that helps build students up and inspires student leaders in ways that benefit the entire student population. Whether someone is a tough kid from an inner-city school, or a college-prep kid living in the suburbs, it no longer matters – this is not a rich or poor, black, white or Hispanic issue– because believing in the power of peace is a common bond that we all share – and now with POPP, we are collectively putting that belief into action.”
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The Cobb EMC Community Foundation awarded scholarships to 14 local students. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship, which can be applied to any accredited two or four-year university, college or vocational-technical school. 2018 scholarship winners were selected based on applications, grades and test scores, letters of recommendation and an essay on their future plans and goals. This year’s winners include: Satya Adabala, Pope High School; Jillian Andrews, River Ridge High School; Katie Bishop, Etowah High School; Anthony Bolden, North Cobb High School; Courtney Coats, Kennesaw Mountain High School; Jonathan Eman, Pope High School; Justin Jewell, Dominion Christian; Abigale Montgomery, Etowah High School; Siri Nanduri, Walton High School Mia Nelson, Harrison High School; Anastasia Onyango, Lassiter High School; Arvin Poddar, Wheeler High School; Katherine Roberts, Mount Paran Christian School; Thomas Summe, Wheeler High School The annual scholarships are open to students who receive electricity from Cobb EMC. Scholarships are funded and administered by the Cobb EMC Community Foundation, a thirdparty foundation, set up to administer and distribute the funds collected through Operation Round Up. For more information, visit www.cobbemc.com/scholarships.
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