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Contest Corner Message from the Mayor Community News Acworth Art Fest Mancilla Roofing & Construction 2016 Summer Camp Guide Love At First Sight – The Honeymoon House There’s No Place Like Acworth Acworth Business Association

Celebrations 22

20 FEATURING: Acworth Art Fest

Birthdays and Celebrations

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In MY Neighborhood? Reasonable Compromise on Free Exercise The Plague of Plaque From the Chief’s Desk Tiny Houses American Legion Post 304

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Contributors Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Don Kyle, Kaci Pollack, Kristy Alcala, Michelle Berryman, Jeff Chase, Kim Watt, Lauren Ham, Lauren Lopez, Jaime Mullinax, Brandon Douglas, James Albright, J.R. Lee, Ron Asby, Alison Small, Mychal Lewis, Christie Burgner, Rep. Ed Setzler, Andrew Windham, Dr. Scott Harden, Tiffany Hughes, Jeff Glover, Dr. Dylan Reach, Michele Poncier, Melinda Howe, Chief Wayne Dennard and Mayor Tommy Allegood 2

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Love At First Sight

AT LAST! SAY GOODBYE TO SLEEPLESS NIGHTS WITHOUT USING AMBIEN Your bedroom is supposed to be your sanctuary. But lately you’re wearing your sheets thin tossing, turning, fussing and fidgeting... just PRAYING for a few peaceful minutes of sleep. And each tick of the clock is a cruel reminder that you’re STILL waiting for your sleep aid to kick in. How long has it been? How long ago did you trudge to the bathroom, pour a glass of water, and choke down one of those pills? Well if you read this article I’m going to share something that’s going to put an end to that useless routine. But this “sleep anytime” secret is nothing you’ve ever heard about before. Not from your current doctor or pharmacist. No, but many people have been SET FREE from the chains of insomnia using this simple secret and the success stories are so staggering it can’t be listed here. Yet once you learn about it, chances are you’ll be added to the list of deep sleeping exinsomniacs.

Nothing EVER Seems To Help Me Sleep But first you need to fully understand why the things you’re currently taking…even the highly prescribed Ambien simply isn’t doing ANYTHING to help your insomnia. Doctors hear complaints about insomnia all the time, and if they have a few extra minutes to speak with you they’ll explain the major reason for insomnia isn’t melatonin or Ambien deficiency…it’s too much production of the hormone Cortisol due to daily stress and poor eating habits. Dr. Lisa Rankin, M.D. explains: “Cortisol levels are supposed to drop at nighttime, allowing your body to relax and recharge. But if your cortisol levels are too high, you might notice that, even if you’ve been tired all day, you get a second wind right around bedtime. Then you toss and turn all night – and feel tired again the next day.” Dr. James Wilson adds: “Stress normally causes a surge in adrenal hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that increase alertness, making it more difficult to relax into sound sleep–especially when they remain high or rise and fall irregularly through the night. Frequent or constant stress can chronically elevate these hormone levels, resulting in a hyper-vigilant state incompatible with restful sleep.” And since we live in a fast-paced society filled with high stressors and fast food, it is highly likely that your insomnia isn’t going to get cured anytime soon –not even by Ambien. The good news is Mother Nature has its own solution that gets to the ROOT CAUSE of most insomnia cases. This natural sensation is called CORTISOL MANAGER, and as the name implies, it contains a proprietary blend of herbs that lower cortisol as easy as turning off the light switch. So taking Cortisol Manager each night is like having a SNOOZE BUTTON FOR YOUR BRAIN, because it dials down the cortisol without leaving you hung over, groggy or in a fog the next morning. Quite the contrary, in fact since the herb Ashwagandha (key ingredient) has the

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Cortisol Manager Works… “I really like how quick [Cortisol Manager] works. It helps me sleep better and I feel so much calmer. It has controlled my adrenaline rushes.” – Marie “I am probably the world’s lightest sleeper, so I would be waking constantly during the night wee hours of the morning. My Naturopath doctor prescribed Cortisol Manager to help me get to sleep earlier and sleep without having the annoying 2 or 3 am wakeups or every sound waking me up. Worked like a charm!” – Naomi “I felt tired and ready for sleep 20 minutes after taking [Cortisol Manager].” – Kevan “Cortisol Manager was prescribed by my ND for stress and anxiety. Seems to help with both. At least it seems to take the edge off so that I can get some sleep!” – Chris “My doctor recommended Cortisol Manager for my son who was having trouble sleeping due to high cortisol levels. My son slept during the night for the first time in months after only 3 days on the product. It’s been magic for him!” – Robyn

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Acworth, Georgia

Message from the Mayor Spring has sprung here in Acworth! The warmer weather has arrived and we are ready to welcome our event season with open arms and a full calendar! We like to support our local merchants by providing economic drivers that will assist with boosting and sustaining our already booming local economy. This year, we have added a few unique events to our calendar so that we can continue to encourage people to visit Acworth! To kick things off, we will be hosting the highly anticipated fifth annual Acworth Art Fest on Historic Main Street on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. The event will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and on Sunday, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and is FREE to the public. The creative booth displays of 100 talented artists will again decorate our town with a variety of art to fit everyone’s taste and budget. There will also be a Kidz Zone, full of fun activities and a food court featuring our own local eateries. In addition to the Art Fest, Saturday, April 9, there will be the grand opening of Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing Parks for the 2016 season! Both parks are open from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing both feature beaches, volleyball, grills and pavilions that are available for rent. There is a $5 parking fee charged daily per car for all non-City of Acworth Residents. City residents will receive a 2016 parking decal in the mail that will allow them access to the parks FREE of charge. Acworth is a city rich with history and filled with beautiful historic locations. We are very excited to be part of the Georgia Trust Spring Ramble and showcase these locations within our city! On Sunday, April 24, Acworth will host over 400 people who will be touring our historic houses and facilities, along with our unique historic downtown. Shop owners have agreed to open on a day they are normally closed so that visitors will feel truly welcome and able to experience our town to the fullest while visiting. 6

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Gabriel’s at the Old Mill will also be open for breakfast to make sure our guests leave with a full belly! We will conclude April’s festivities with the Classic Car Cruise on Saturday, April 30, from 4 – 9 p.m. Main Street, in our historic downtown, will be lined with classic cars as well as some of today’s best looking cars. This event is FREE to the public, so bring the family and enjoy the cars while you shop and dine! The city is very excited to announce the addition of our ChargePoint Electric Car Charger in downtown! The ChargePoint is located in the public lot at 4739 South Main Street. Now, owners of electric cars can add Acworth to their route as they travel and charge their car while they enjoy our town. We are excited to have this new option available to visitors and residents from near and far. As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and programs, you can visit www.CityOfAcworth.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

SPRING TOWN HALL MEETING “A Vision for Our Future” It will be held at the Acworth Municipal Courtroom located at 4408 Acworth Industrial Drive (adjacent to the Police Station) on Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (See page 10 for more information.) DON”T MISS THIS EXCITING PRESENTATION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Allegood and the Acworth Board of Aldermen would like to invite the public to attend the regular scheduled City Council meetings that are held bi-monthly. The April meetings will be held on April 7 & 21, beginning at 7 p.m., at Acworth City Hall located at 4415 Senator Russell Ave.

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Ribbon Cuttings Herron’s Wine and Craft Beer On March 16, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Herron’s Wine & Craft Beer. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Jenifer Herron on her success with Herron’s located at 4843 North Main Street in downtown Acworth. Herron’s Wine & Craft Beer, formerly The Oak Barrel, is a small wine shop and bar who prides themselves on carrying a wide variety wines that you won’t find in your average grocery store, as well as, craft beer, a coffee bar and delicious Honeysuckle Gelato. For more information on their live music entertainment, their comedy night events or to schedule a private party, call (678) 695-3667 or (213) 509-7257. Be sure to like them on Facebook and visit their website at www.HerronsAcworth.com.

Daddy’s Country Kitchen On March 24, Daddy’s Country Kitchen, a local favorite, celebrated their 35th anniversary and their Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting at their new location. Daddy’s moved to their new location at the beginning of the year – 3485 Acworth Due West Road, Suite 200, (behind the Kroger at Butler Creek Shopping Center). They offer the best home cooked meal at the best price and they are dedicated to serving the freshest quality foods with the best taste. You can order from the menu or enjoy their daily buffet for lunch and dinner. On Fridays, from 4 – 8 p.m., they feature a delicious Seafood Buffet and on Saturday mornings come try their full breakfast buffet. New to Daddy’s – outdoor seating! Feel free to bring your dog and enjoy a nice meal on the patio. For more information, visit www.DaddysAcworth.com or like them on Facebook. They can be reached at (770) 974-2281, but the best thing to do – is stop in and enjoy some delicious country cooking.

SWBC Mortgage Corporation On March 24, the City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for the local SWBC Mortgage Corporation office that recently opened at 3485 Acworth Due West Road. SWBC offers inhouse underwriting, processing, and funding for superior, responsive service and timely closings. They have been providing mortgage banking services since 1988. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SWBC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide range of insurance, mortgage and investment services to financial institutions, businesses and individuals in all 50 states. They are headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. SWBC created the mortgage banking corporation specifically to provide retail mortgage banking services and outsourced mortgage loan origination services to financial institution clients. For more information, stop by their office, call (678) 822-5954 or visit www.SWBCMortgage.com.

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Spring Town Hall Meeting The Mayor and Aldermen invite everyone to attend the Spring Town Hall meeting to hear a presentation from Mayor Tommy Allegood on “A Vision for Our Future.” The town hall meeting will take place at the Acworth Municipal Courtroom located at 4408 Acworth Industrial Drive (adjacent to the Police Station) on Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come hear about many of the projects which are underway, such as the Blue Springs Road project, the silencing of the railroad crossings, the plans in the works for a new community recreation center and downtown redevelopment on the north side of the railroad tracks and more. You don’t want to miss it – mark your calendar now! For more information, please contact City Hall at (770) 974-3112.

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The City of Acworth is excited to announce the new electric vehicle (EV) Charging Station located in downtown. It is located at the Willis Street parking lot directly off Main Street. Now you can drive your electric car to our city, plug it in and enjoy the many amenities from eating dinner, shopping or visiting some of the many historic sites. The rates for the EV Charging Station are $.65 for your first two hours and then $1.50 thereafter. For more information, visit www.ChargePoint.com/how-to-charge.

Boating Safety Class The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is proud to partner with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22 to offer Boating Safety Classes to the Acworth community. This one day class will be held on Saturday, April 2, at the Roberts School Community Center from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., for ages 12 and up. This is a NASBLA certified boating safety course. This is an entry level class aimed at the inland boater. Old salts will benefit as well since the latest information on Georgia law and Coast Guard policy will be covered. This is a classroom only course and does not include on the water instruction. The fee for this course is $20. For more information on this course or to register, email flotilla22pe@gmail.com.

Allatoona High School (AHS) will hold its first annual Community Service Day from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., on Saturday, April 16, as part of its “Give Back, Get Back” campaign. During Community Service Day, AHS students will have the opportunity to give back to a community that has so generously given to them since the school first opened in 2008. Students will spend the morning participating in a campus clean up, volunteering at more than 10 different locations in the Acworth area and writing thank you letters to AHS alumni that is currently serving in the armed services. Hundreds of Allatoona students are projected to participate in this event. Individuals interested in volunteering or obtaining more information should contact AHS Assistant Principal, Stephanie Rainey, at stephanie.rainey@cobbk12.org or (770) 975-6503.

Choxie’s Vendor and Craft Fair The event will be held on April 13, from 6 – 9 p.m., at 3195 Acworth Due West Road in Kennesaw. Please bring a canned good donation to benefit Must Ministries and be entered into a drawing for a Jamberry Nailwraps give-away! The best crafts and products will be there: Lucylou Embroidery, It Works!, Southern Sap, Kudzu Vinyl Designs, Young Living Essential Oils, Pampered Chef, Terminus Threads, Disney Travel, Plexus, Eva’s Unique Boutique, Rodan and Fields, Mary Kay, Sugar Scrubs and Banging Jewelry! Hope to see you there!

Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Tommy Allegood, along with Alderman Butch Price presented the annual Arbor Day Proclamation to Tree Commission member Sylvia Flanagan. Parks and Recreation Director James Albright, along with Assistant Recreational Coordinator Bailey Arnaud recognized and presented certificates to the Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners that included students from McCall Primary, Acworth intermediate, Frey Elementary, Cornerstone Preparatory Academy and Brookwood Christian schools. Mr. Albright acknowledged principals Thomas Farrell from McCall Primary, Patricia Burton from Cornerstone Preparatory Academy and Kim Wigington from Brookwood Christian School who were in attendance for the presentation.

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Acworth Art Fest – April 9 & 10 The fifth annual Acworth Art Fest will take place on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. Historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is the perfect backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays will again decorate beautiful Main Street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and much more! There will be a variety of art to fit everyone’s taste and budget! At the Art Fest, a magical Kidz Zone is sure to make children smile, this vibrant play land is the perfect mix of creative art projects and activities. You will want to come hungry! There will be wonderful food from Acworth’s own eateries, and shoppers will find delectable treats to satisfy their taste buds. For more information, times, or to volunteer please visit www.AcworthParksAndRec.org.

Big Shanty Festival Features Arts & Crafts, Live Performances The 40th annual Superior Plumbing/Big Shanty Festival returns to downtown Kennesaw on April 16 – 17. The family-friendly festival, co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association (KBA), is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in northern Georgia, offering more than 250 booths of crafters and artisans as well as live entertainment on several stages, children’s activities and more than 40 food booths. A parade down Main Street opens the festival on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., featuring local high school bands, colorful floats and over 2,000 young marchers. Among the other attractions will be a Civil War encampment in Depot Park; a Kids’ Zone with inflatables; Robinson’s Racing Pigs and Paddling Porkers Show (pigs race for the grand prize of an Oreo); Kachunga & the Alligator Show; clowns and stilt walkers roaming through the crowds; and performances by local dance and demonstration teams and school choruses. During the festival, roads in downtown Kennesaw will be closed beginning at 6 p.m., on Friday, April 15, and will reopen at 8 p.m., on Sunday. A list of the closures can be found at www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov. The festival hours are Saturday, April 16, from 9:30 a.m.– 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 17, from 12 – 5 p.m. Admission to the festival is FREE. Parking is available at Adams Park; a shuttle bus will run from Swift-Cantrell Park to the event. For more information, please call (770) 423-1330 or visit www.KennesawBusiness.org.

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Keep Kennesaw Beautiful will host its spring community Electronics/ Metal Recycling and Document Shredding Event on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Kennesaw Public Works facility on 3080 Moon Station Road. Electronics recycling will be handled by Marietta Recycling, large metals by Kennesaw Public Works, and on-site document shredding by A1 Shredding & Recycling. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Mark your calendar – There will be a Ladies Tea: Celebrating Women in Business at the Acworth Beach House, on Thursday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Johnnie Gabriel. There will be a Silent Auction to benefit Brookwood Christian School building fund. The cost is $25 per person, everyone is welcome. You may pay at the door or pay in advance by donating through paypal on the home page of www. BrookwoodChristian.com. Brookwood Christian School specializes in language based learning disabilities, students with learning disabilities in reading or math, full time or part time and offers College Prep and Tech Prep programs also.

Acceptable items include computer equipment (hard drives are completely demolished in a crusher), small appliances, telephones, cameras, VCRs, typewriters, and fax machines. Acceptable scrap metal items include plate steel, machinery, car rims, refrigerators, washers, dryers, tubing, turnings, valves, pipe, cast iron, siding or sheet, old tools, and lawnmowers, as well as other items listed on our website. Not accepted are tires, household trash, and non-electric equipment. TVs and CRT monitors will be accepted with a fee (cash only). Secure personal document shredding will be done on-site; document limit is ten boxes, no need to remove staples, paper clips, etc., but documents should be removed from three-ring binders. For more information, visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov or call (770) 424-8274. 12

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AHS NJROTC – 4th in the Nation Congratulations to Allatoona High School’s NJROTC who placed 4th in the nation at the NJROTC Orienteering National Championship held in Seattle, Washington this past March 4-7. The top 30 schools of 620 NJROTC units nationwide were invited to compete. Pictured from bottom row, left – right: Justin Luce, Zachary Wyatt, William Percell and Carson Cole Taylor McRae, Jordan Rogers, Stephen Lewis and Garrett Hill Dylan Griffith, Ethan Wooley, Griffin Nance and Alex McRae Senior Naval Science Instructor: Lieutenant Commander Randy Cole and Naval Science Instructor: Master Sergeant David McKoy

AHS Student, Isabella Byrd, Named a 2016 Georgia Scholar Senior, Isabella Byrd, who attends Allatoona High School has been named as a 2016 Georgia Scholar. She is one of 151 graduating seniors who made the list. Congratulations! Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Department identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. The program is coordinated by the Department’s Excellence Recognition Office and through local coordinators in each public school system and in private schools throughout the state. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma. Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home. Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads during the four years of high school; who performed excellently in all courses; who successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities; and who have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.

Awtrey Middle School Foundation Would Like Your Support “Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership in Education” Anniversary Event: April 29, 6 – 9 p.m. We are welcoming members of our school community to join us for this special event as we celebrate fifty years of leadership in education. Our business community is an important part of our success, and we invite you to partner with us for this community celebration. Please consider this special opportunity to help fund our foundation’s priorities that support our students and school community. We are offering sponsorships ranging from $50 – $2000+ We value our community businesses, and we want to celebrate this anniversary with you. Thank you and we appreciate your support! Donations are tax deductible. Checks payable to “AMS Foundation,” can be sent to the school address – 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144. For more information on the anniversary plans or to become a sponsor, please call the school at (770) 975-6615.

Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K The first 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K, held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, will take place on Saturday, May 7, in downtown Kennesaw. The race for adults and children benefits Swift-Cantrell Park. Same-day registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 a.m.; a one-mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m. 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. Traffic control is coordinated by local law enforcement. The race is electronically timed for fast, accurate results. Race Day refreshments are provided for all participants. Registration is open now at www.Active.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. For more infomation, visit their website at www.SwiftCantrellClassic.com.

Local Authors A. Patrick Shaw and his wife have lived in Acworth for many years. Recently, he wrote a true story titled “S-1.” “S-1” is about a Closed Army Neuropsychiatric Mental Ward at Letterman Army Hospital during the Forgotten War -Korea! S-1 was a snake pit when he arrived but became a crazy, fun and happy rehab center. It is a combination of “Mash” and “One Flew over the Cuckoo Nest. ” Everyone who has read his book say what a fabulous movie or TV series it would make. Pat is in hope of that happening. “S-1” is available for sale through Tate Publishing and is also on Amazon. 14

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Wake Up Girlfriend: Simple truths to get the marriage you want is a funny, honest and quick read meant to stir the souls of women young and old. This is a “call your girlfriends and tell them to go get the book” read; full of “no she didn’t just say that,” zinger truths. Sims uses her “gracefully assertive” humorous approach to get to the heart of the questions and issues that women should address while single, engaged and during marriage. While this book was designed for women, men are encouraged to also indulge. It will leave you and your daughters, sisters, nieces, mothers, cousins, mothers-in-law, wives or even the Deaconesses in your church saying “Amen or “Wow I never thought of it like that.” This book is an incredible tool for Wedding coordinators to provide their future brides and church singles/couples ministries or premarital counselors to offer their members. It speaks to the heart of every girlfriend regardless of their experiences.

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Acworth Parks & Recreation Department Acworth Farmers Market – The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will begin this season on Friday, April 8, and continue each Friday morning from 8 a.m. until noon through Friday, October 28. The market is located in Historic Downtown Acworth in the First Baptist Church of Acworth parking lot on the north end of Main Street. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams to choose from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than previous years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of home grown goodies!

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The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. For more information or to become a vendor, visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Classic Car Cruise – On Saturday, April 30, the city will host

a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 4 – 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the city and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises. The event is FREE to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. For more information contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call (770) 917-1234.

Senior News: Senior Luncheon – The Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 19, at noon. Come join in for lunch, bingo and other special activities. The luncheon is held at Roberts School Community and Education Center located at 4681 School Street, in Acworth. After lunch there will be several rounds of bingo with prizes. This program is FREE for all seniors!!! Senior Cardio Combo – Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. The 12 week spring session will be held on Thursdays beginning April 7 – June 23, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and again from 11 – 11:45 p.m. Classes will be held at Roberts School Community Education Center located at 4681 School Street in Acworth. Cost of the class is FREE for Acworth Residents and $15/non-residents. Senior Chair Yoga – Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and much more during this class. Classes will be held at Roberts School Community Education Center located at 4681 School Street in Acworth. The 12 week spring session will be held on Mondays beginning April 4 – June 27, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and again from 11 – 11:45 p.m. Cost of the class is FREE for Acworth Residents and $15/ non-residents.

May “Senior’s Got Groove” Day Trip – Internationally acclaimed artist, Dale Chihuly, returns to the Garden this spring for an encore exhibition of his spectacular works of art, presented in a setting that has doubled in size since his blockbuster show here in 2004. Chihuly in the Garden includes 21 installation sites all set amongst the Garden’s natural beauty. The kaleidoscopic colors of the art for which the artist has become so famous may also be experienced in a different light – at night when the Garden offers extended hours. 3459 Acworth Due West Rd Suite 305 • Acworth

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The trip will take place on May 25, at 4 p.m. The cost for the trip will be $30 for City of Acworth residents and $35 for non-residents. Dinner will be on your own at Front Page News in Atlanta before enjoy the Gardens. Registration opens on Wednesday, April 6, for residents and Wednesday, April 13, for non-residents. All registrations open at 8 a.m.

* For more information or to register for any of the above programs, please visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org or stop by 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, (770) 917-1234.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive The City of Acworth will be partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Monday, April 4, at the Acworth Police Department, located at 4440 Acworth Industrial Dr., in the community room. The blood drive will take place from 1 – 6 p.m. All presenting donors will receive a FREE T-SHIRT and a coupon for Huey Luey’s. Please come out and help us support this amazing organization. One donation can save up to three lives! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit their website at www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: cityofacworth.

Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Spring & Summer Sale Register NOW! Sellers may register through April 11. The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church on Friday, April 15, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. — 12 noon, at 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth. They will offer gently worn baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothes, plus shoes, accessories, toys, books, games, bedding, nursery equipment and tons of baby gear. Now accepting trendy ladies clothing TOO! Sellers receive 75% of sales with no limit on number of items. For more information, to register or to be a seller, please visit www.ClothingKids.org.

Historic Preservation Spring Ramble April 22-24 explore historic private homes and grand architectural gems in Marietta, Kennesaw and Acworth. For visitors and residents alike, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to explore over 30 homes and properties rarely seen by the public. Guests will also enjoy catered meals. For more information, please call (404) 885-7812, or visit www. GeorgiaTrust.org

Sleep Under the Stars at Swift-Cantrell Park Registration is now open for an overnight Backyard Campout event to be held on Saturday, May 21, at SwiftCantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway in Kennesaw. Enjoy camping under the night sky, along with backyard games, field activities, discovery stations, and campfire entertainment featuring professional storytelling, stargazing, and s’mores. The registration fee is $20 per camp site. Dinner and breakfast are included. A limited number of 10’ x 10’ camp sites are available. Participants will need to bring their own tent. Advance registration is required. All participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied in their tent by their parent/legal guardian or other family member over the age of 18. The event is hosted by Kennesaw Parks & Recreation in support of the National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to encourage children and families to experience the outdoors and connect with nature; and is presented by Kennesaw Pediatrics. For more information, and to reserve a camp site, visit www.Kennesaw-Ga.gov. 18

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In MY Neighborhood? Jenny was excited to get home after school. She chatted to her friends on the bus about the plans for her family’s trip to the lake, which included renting a jet ski! As she got off the bus and started her walk home, she answered her girlfriend’s text. With her eyes on her phone, she did not see the white van parked at the curb. The neighborhood was always busy, carrying contractors for work. As Jenny passed by the van, two men jumped out and grabbed her from behind as her phone and backpack hit the sidewalk. Within 48 hours, Jenny is sold into “the life” and loses her hope for a safe future. This is just one story of how many girls get trapped in the life of sex trafficking. Fast-forward ten years. She is a young adult, forced to dance at strip clubs, abused, gang raped, drugged, pimped out to urban professionals or whoever pays the fee. Many ask, now that she is an adult, why doesn’t she just leave? These girls, now women, are threatened with their lives or the lives of their families. They are also usually hooked on drugs and physiologically brainwashed into thinking that they have no value, no skills and no hope. Many are runaway girls who were abused or divorced women (sometimes grandmothers) dumped on the street. Human or Sex Trafficking has been a hot topic often mentioned in the media the last few years. Films like “Taken” and “Unchained” has helped bring awareness to this horrific crime. The FBI states that Sex Trafficking is the fastest growing organized crime in the U.S. Atlanta has been labeled as one of the highest trafficked cities. Most of our surrounding counties in Atlanta include victims of sex trafficking of all ages. These are American girls and women we are talking about! With statistics so high, it’s likely that one of your neighbors may be contributing to the crime by paying for sex or visiting a strip club. This is a very ugly subject to talk about; ignoring it will not make it go away. It needs to be addressed. Be aware of your surroundings; educate yourself and your family on the subject. Inform others and volunteer. These girls and ladies have no hope for the future…unless they find help. Out of Darkness is an organization under the Atlanta Dream Center that rescues ladies out of the life and places them in an emergency safe house. They receive food, clothing, a warm bed, gentle loving care and placed into a long-term program. We need volunteers and financial donations to make this happen. Out of Darkness is a faithbased organization that gives hope in the midst of tragedy. You can make a difference. Reach, rescue, restore. (OutOfDarkness.org is a tax-exempt organization.) Listed below are some helpful resources: • National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 • Georgia Sex Trafficking Hotline: 404-941-6024 • Domestic Violence National Hotline: 1--800-799-7233 (can’t be traced) • WomenShelters.org • SalvationArmyUSA.org

Michele Poncier is an active volunteer. For speaking opportunities, please contact Michele.OutOfDarkness@gmail.com or call (678) 879-8605.

Addyson Shae Cunningham

Age 7 on April 10 Happy 7th Birthday to our beautiful angel. We all love you so!!!

Crystal Douglas Celebrating on April 29 Happy Birthday to the best mom!!! Wife of Brandon Mother of Addison

Alyssa Meeks

Happy 5th Birthday to our happy little girl! We love you!

Mark Cheatham Celebrating on April 7 Happy Birthday!!! Husband of Lori Father of Louis & Katie Knox

Betty Bradburn Turned 85 on March 16 Wife of John Mother of Karen, Diane & Dennis

Camryn Thomas

Kevin Thomas

Turning the Big 10 on April 17 Love, Team Thomas & Grandma!!!

Age 40 on March 30 Love you always and the most!!! Team Thomas & Grandma!

Edith Rife

Gene Pugleise

Celebrating on April 30 Happy Birthday!!!

Bill Terhune

Celebrating on April 3 Husband of Linda Happy Birthday!

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Celebrating on April 12 Happy Birthday!!! Father of Aisling & Gabe

Marion Newell

Age 84 on April 4 Happy Birthday! Warm Wishes! Love, Gordon

Logan Jean Kalinowski

Age 10 on April 16 We love you Bumbo! Dad, Mom, Cayla, Louie, Ginger, Riley & Bella

Brett North

Celebrating on April 9 Husband of Ann Happy Birthday!!!

Lauren Ham

Celebrated on March 26 Happy Birthday! From the gang!

Mallory Dennard Age 16 on April 30 Happy Birthday!!! Daughter of Melinda & Wayne Sister of Madelyn

Shar Entrekin

Celebrated on April 16 Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing 39 of them with me! Your loving husband, Ed

Marlon Longacre Celebrating on April 30 Husband of Libby Father of Todd, Jacob & Matthew

Lailynn Roepke

Age 5 on April 29 Happy Birthday Lai! We Love You to the Moon and Back. Your Family.

Brice Caffey

Turned 16 on March 1 Son of Shelly & Jared Brother of Brelyn

Shelly Caffey Celebrating on April 21 Wife of Jared Mother of Brice & Breelyn

Jose Salazar

Celebrated on March 5 Son of Reynaldo & Carmen Brother of Mary & Ron

Kari Carter

Celebrated on March 5 Wife of Dwight Mother of Austin, Andrienne & Aaron

Jerry & Janice Cunningham

Marion & Gordon Newell

Celebrating 50 years on April 2

Celebrating 64 years on April 17

Linda & Bill Terhune Celebrating 40 years on April 16

Karen & Frank Caffey Celebrating 47 years on April 5

Libby & Marlon Longacre

Misty & Gustavo Mancilla

Celebrating 29 years on April 11

Celebrated 13 years on March 2

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If you are in need of a roof replacement or repair, look no further than Mancilla Roofing and Construction, located right here in Acworth. Gustavo and Misty Mancilla, own and operate Mancilla Roofing and Construction as a family business and genuinely love living in and serving our community. The husband and wife team has been married for 13 years. They have four children – two boys and two girls, with a baby girl currently on the way! Misty is an Acworth native, and Gustavo has called Acworth home for the last 16 years. When they are not working, Gustavo and Misty enjoy spending time with their children and animals. While Mancilla Roofing and Construction specializes in roof replacement and repair, they also provide a variety of other services such as siding repair, fascia and soffit repair, gutter repair and more. Mancilla Roofing and Construction has experience with all types of jobs – from minor repairs and maintenance to providing homes with brand new roofs. They encourage customers to take care of the little issues before they become big ones, by calling them for service as soon as an issue is detected. While the majority of their

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Mancilla Roofing and Construction prides itself on being able to combine superior work with affordable prices for all of Metro-Atlanta. However, there is no denying that the city of Acworth has a special place in Gustavo and Misty’s hearts. Acworth is truly home – and their favorite jobs are always the ones “at home” – not to mention, Acworth customers just might receive a “hometown discount”!

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Contact Gustavo and Misty at Mancilla Roofing and C o n st r u c t i o n today for any of your home or business repair needs. You will not regret finding quality roofing and construction work right here in Acworth.

2016

Summer is almost here! Have you thought about your plans for your children this summer? Take a look at the Summer Camps listed here and learn about the day camps that are sure to bring fun and excitement to your children’s summer.

Summer Camps

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Acworth Parks & Recreation 4762 Logan Road, Acworth (770) 917-1234

www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org Summer Day Camp Camp Acworth summer day camp provides a safe and active environment for your child to enjoy their summer. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery, as well as arts and crafts and team sport activities. Campers will take a field trip each week to exciting places like Stars and Strikes, Medieval Times and the World of Coke. Camp Acworth is for children ages 6 – 14 (1st grade through 8th grade).

Camp hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and all campers will have the option of being dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:00 p.m. The registration fee for City of Acworth residents is $105.00 per week and the non-resident fee is $125.00 per week. These prices include the extended care fees, as well as the weekly deposit.

For more information on Camp Acworth and to register visit www.AcworthParksAndRecreation.org.

Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Dates May 31 – June 3 June 6 – 10 June 13 – 17 June 20 – 24 July 27 – July 1 July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29

*There is no camp the week of July 4.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP Activity

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Speed & Agility

July 11 – 15

Kids Football

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Fees and ages vary for the different sports camps.

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by State Rep. Ed Setzler, R – Acworth In contrast to the theatrics we often see in national politics, the work of state legislatures is usually pretty boring. Such is the case with the compromise version of religious free exercise legislation passed by the Georgia legislature on Wednesday, March 16. The compromise bill is a product of more than a month of meticulous behind-the-scenes work among legislators, senior attorneys, leaders in the metro-Atlanta and statewide business communities, leaders from Georgia’s LGBT community, and even an atheist lobbying group from Washington, D.C. Committed to taking a balanced approach to protecting religious 501(c)3 nonprofits and citizens from unfair government action, the highly negotiated substitute integrated requests from each of these involved stakeholder groups, putting into statute a level of fair and candidly routine religious protections that Georgia citizens are right to expect. Given the high pitched rhetoric of lobby groups and the scripted opposition of select business interests, Georgians are being asked to conclude that something negative has happened, when in fact Georgia has achieved a very careful balance on this difficult issue. Working hand-in-hand with groups whose members demand opposition to a compromise bill that their own leaders helped create, the legislature voted by overwhelming margins to do two basic things in the bill: (1) protect 501(c)3, faith-based nonprofits, and (2) provide citizens of all faiths with the exact same level of protection from state and local government intrusion that federal law has long provided from federal government intrusion. The bill also includes anti-discrimination language asked for by Governor Deal and the corporate business community. In deference to activist groups, the bill’s faith-based organization category follows the very narrow Obama Administration definition which includes churches, religious schools and church auxiliary ministries with a 501(c)3 status, to ensure that for-profit businesses could not use the statute to attempt to side-step their legal obligations. In spite of the fevered pitch of the bill’s opponents, the faithbased protections change nothing about existing Georgia law. It simply ensures that in the future, clergy will continue to retain authority to perform rites and sacraments in a way consistent with their beliefs; that faith based organizations can retain control of what happens within their facilities; and that faith based organizations cannot be required to provide services in a manner inconsistent with their beliefs. One key provision of the bill that is being ignored by many critics is that faith based organizations that receive grants, private contracts, or public funding could not make a religious claim to avoid fulfilling the terms of their agreements. The bill includes general protections that no individual be required to attend any religious ceremony that violates their personal beliefs and that no business can be required to remain open on Saturday or Sunday. Lastly, the bill adopts the federal law protecting citizens from unfair treatment by the federal government and provides citizens the same level of protection from state and local governments. Simply put, it requires that for a state or local government to override a person’s religious rights, there must be an important reason and it must be implemented in as narrow of a way as possible. Far from an automatic protection, in the decades this balancing test has been used in the federal courts, the law has never been used to uphold a case of discrimination and the government interest has prevailed over the religious claim in more than 70% of the cases. By design, the bill does not affect the commercial marketplace, nor does it include any provision that would allow private businesses such as restaurants to refuse to serve any customer. Achieving balance and fairness on this issue has been the single goal throughout the process, in spite of opponents’ claims of potential discrimination. I challenge Georgians to recognize that the scope of the legal attacks on our First Amendment free exercise rights are vastly broader. With teachers in religious schools in America claiming a right to teach while not upholding the doctrines of the school’s faith, Georgia needs clarity on free exercise protections written into our state law, both for our citizens and for the courts that will decide these difficult cases in the years to come. This bill strikes a fair and carefully worked out balance in accomplishing that important goal.

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The Plague of Plaque There are many annoying conditions in life that we personally have to contend with everyday, such as acne, sore backs, insomnia, grey hair, colds and among others, plaque on our teeth. Some conditions we endure are only occasional and some are ongoing. Many conditions can be corrected by simply taking a pill, a quick remedy favored by most people and useful for acne, sore backs, insomnia, colds and other issues. Plaque that forms on our teeth is not corrected by taking a pill. In fact, despite the constant efforts of brushing and flossing every day, 80% of the population still has some level gum disease. The plague of plaque, the constant accumulation of bacteria that forms on our teeth as a gooey white substance, affects us every day of the year. The level of bacteria in our mouth ranges from 20-100 billion and in addition to forming plaque, bacteria produce numerous acids that destroy our teeth and gums. Plaque collects along the gum line and burrows into the grooves of your teeth, which leads to many serious conditions, including root decay, dental abscesses and gum disease. In just the last week, patients have presented with the following: Patient #1: “I brush my teeth once a week.” This new patient, age 45, presented with advanced gum disease that needed gum surgery to resolve her infection. Patient #2: “My gums have been oozing pus for several years, but now my face swelled.” This was a former patient from over 8 years ago. Think of the infection spreading through his body all this time. Patient #3: “My entire eyetooth is decayed and has crumbled away. It’s ugly and I have to go to a funeral, so I would like it fixed.” This patient of record had extensive dental work done three years ago. She had several pending cavities to fix, but never completed her treatment. The eyetooth she complained about now has severe, non-restorable decay and has abscessed. The eyetooth needed extraction and replacement with an implant that will be much more costly than the filling originally planned. Patient #4: “My tooth, root and all, fell on my plate while I was eating dinner with a friend.” This new patient moved to Georgia two years ago and did not seek out a new dentist immediately, knowing this tooth and other teeth had bad gum disease, as explained to her by her previous dentist. Patient #5: “My teeth feel loose on the lower right and I can almost pull several out with my fingers.” This was an existing patient who moved out of state years ago and just returned. She did not see another dentist, even though was aware she had active gum disease. Loyalty is wonderful, but not when you’re out of state for years. These teeth did require extraction and replacement with implants. Once again, these patients were all seen in the last week. It is important to note, however, in each of these dental encounters, not one patient experienced any pain. Swollen face, tooth falls out, pus oozing from the gums, loose teeth from gum disease – these are all serious dental problems – but these patients did not come to my office in pain. They were not seeking dental care to eliminate the cause of their problem, which would normally make sense, but instead, they were looking to eliminate the symptoms. In other words, a swollen face is important to treat, but the patient needs to focus their attention on treating the causative gum disease that sparked this serious problem or the facial swelling with occur again. Further, we needed to trace the problem all the way back to improving their daily hygiene to ensure there is no plaque accumulating on their teeth. The plague of plaque affects everyone regardless of age, gender, sex, social status or where you live. It is influenced by age, genetics, diet, oral hygiene, medications and medical conditions. The bacteria attack teeth like termites eating wood. It’s a slow, chronic process – all caused by acid destruction. The acid destroys tooth structure, gum tissue attachment on the tooth and nerves in its path. When the nerves are destroyed slowly, there is no pain and no reporting to your brain of any tooth problem or gum disease. Consequently, patients are not good judges of tooth decay or gum disease because of the lack of pain almost 100% of the time. Dentists now can measure tooth decay with a laser, which is extremely accurate, if they possess the FDA approved dental equipment. Dentists can measure for gum disease with a probe (measuring stick) that reports if the gums have peeled away from the root of the tooth due to infection. The probe also provides information about bleeding that detects ulcers inside the gums adjacent to the tooth from acid burning the inside of the tissue. This is another finding people cannot measure on their own. Patients should receive regular dental visits, allowing them to receive consistent diagnosis and care, which generally permits early and simpler treatment if a problem develops. It also allows for coaching to ensure better oral hygiene habits that most often need improvement, no matter how good the patient thinks they are doing. Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountian View Family Dentistry. He is a resident of Acworth and has practiced in Southwest Cherokee County for over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. Office: (770) 926-0000 Website: FountianViewSmiles.com

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Acworth Police Department Last month, we held the third annual Acworth Police Department Awards Banquet. It was a beautiful evening and we had the opportunity to honor many members of our department. This year, Chaplain Lee Gambrell and Star Lee volunteered to organize the event, and we were all amazed at what they were able to achieve in a small amount of time. They called on churches throughout the community to come together to help make the banquet a success. I would like to thank the following churches for their generous contributions: Acworth United Methodist Church, Cedarcrest Church, Summit Baptist Church, Freedom Church, North Star Church and Three Taverns Church. In addition, I would like to thank Mrs. Reba King for catering the event and K. Mike Whittle Designs for their beautiful floral arrangements. Our MC for the night was Dan Ratcliff from 104.7 The Fish, who did an incredible job. There were a number of additional sponsors who donated items for gift bags and raffle prizes as well! The banquet was held in our municipal courtroom, but it definitely didn’t feel like a courtroom. The space was transformed, and our staff and their families were able to enjoy a night out like no other. In January, we announced our Covering the Faces contest/fundraiser to benefit Horizon Field. The contest was the brainchild of Lt. Charlie Ball, who felt inspired to find an additional fun way for our department to help Horizon Field. We allowed our officers to grow beards during the month of January, and each participant paid a $100 entry fee to compete for Best Beard. We announced the winners at the banquet: Best Beard in Patrol – Corporal Tyler Vanderberg, Best Beard in CID – Detective Corporal David St. Onge and Best Beard in Administration – Lieutenant Charlie Ball. We posted photos of everyone who participated on Facebook, and allowed our followers to vote for their favorite beard. The winner of the Most Facebook Likes was Detective Corporal David St. Onge. The contest raised $3,000 for Horizon Field, with the most money being raised by Lieutenant Michael Taylor. Finally, the award for best beard overall went to Lieutenant Curtis Endicott. It was a fun way to raise funds for an amazing cause. We will be holding our 9th Annual Covering the Bases event on September 16, this year, and if you would like to get involved, please contact Officer Leverette at: yleverette@acworth.org. Our biggest award for the night was the Officer of the Year. This year, we had two Officers of the Year: Sergeant Brian Hunt and Officer Nicolas Burleson. Each officer was nominated for his quick action and performance of CPR, which resulted in saving the life of a gentleman who was in cardiac arrest. Both men were also presented with Life Saving Awards from the American Police Hall of Fame. I think that it’s important to also share that the afternoon before the banquet, Sergeant Hunt was credited with saving another man’s life. While responding to a shooting call, Sgt. Hunt slowed the bleeding of a gunshot victim. The man had been shot in the femoral artery, and without the immediate actions of Sgt. Hunt, he could have bled to death. We have a great deal to celebrate at the Acworth Police Department, but it all comes down to one thing: hiring the best and keeping the best. This City is committed to ensuring that we have the best pay, benefits, equipment and training. All of these things are necessary for maintaining an excellent and dedicated workforce. I am proud to say that our department is the best of the best, which would be an impossible achievement without the support of our mayor, city council, and ultimately, the citizens of this incredible City. Thank you!

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Chief Wayne Dennard with Officer of the Year Sergeant Brian Hunt, center, receiving a Life Saving Award from Lieutentant Curtis Endicott.

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Love At First Site Saving the Honeymoon House 4496 Dallas Street

by Malinda Howe, Anchor Realty Partners Broker / Owner

The Honeymoon House and I have a long history together – three sales and three sets of tenants. After each sale, I had hoped only the best for one of Acworth’s finest historic treasures – that the dream of being renovated and preserved would be realized. We first met in 2006, and that is when I truly fell in love with historic homes. I believe each historic home has a story to share, passed down throughout the years. It has become one of my passions to help educate others on how to preserve these homes that are such a large part of Acworth’s history. So, how did this home get such an enchanting name? The craftsman bungalow was built by Lemon Awtrey, Sr. in 1909, as a gift to his Atlanta debutante bride, Varah Gray Hill. The Awtrey family is one of Acworth’s revered families, dating back to their arrival in 1875, from opening department stores, to organizing the Acworth Cotton Manufacturing Company, being presidents of the S. Lemon Banking Co. and becoming state legislators. The impact on this city’s growth has the Awtrey name stamped everywhere. The Honeymoon House remained in the Awtrey Family until 1994 and in 2006, I was the fortunate one to have the opportunity to market and sell this treasure. The beautiful, white bungalow that sat on the hill with enormous stately craftsman columns and a huge welcoming front porch. Rolling hills where I could imagine that at one point there were terraced gardens. A stone wall that once held a beautiful rose garden was now barren. Inside, the original pre-tiffany lighting in the foyer, featuring twelve foot ceilings, the iron burn mark in the hardwood floors in the master suite, the silver closet with black velvet lining, the escutcheon plates on doors in perfect condition, the bead board ceilings in the kitchen – not to mention all of the stained glass windows. The seller in 2006 was very passionate about the home and had acquired items through their purchase from the Awtrey Family – items that were to be conveyed with the house to the next owner. A three-paneled antique mirror that was brought by the bride, Varah Gray Hill, to the house when she married Lemon Awtrey in 1909. And, a treasure that was found under the fireplace mantel mirror – an original newspaper article documenting General Sherman’s arrival in Acworth. I was immediately caught up in the romance of this house. 36

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In 2006, this old house was in great need of updating – the roof needed to be replaced, an addition on the back of the house which was structurally unsound needed to be reinforced or torn down, landscaping had become overgrown, the kitchen and baths were outdated and the master bath lacked a shower. The second floor attic expansion needed a new design for today’s family’s space requirements. Within a few months of being on the market, countless phone calls and showings produced a buyer who was a contractor and I knew it was a perfect fit! Then, the housing market fell apart – contractors, realtors and anyone related to the housing market was negatively impacted. It was heartbreaking to see that the house went through foreclosure proceedings. Neighbors mentioned that Varah’s three-panel mirror set was unfortunately sold at a yard sale prior to the foreclosure and that it sat in the front yard for over a month exposed to the elements. In 2007, the bank listed the property and I had just met a potential buyer who was in love with our charming city. She had just retired and her new hobby was importing antiques from France. Although she owned a home in Buckhead, her dream was to own a historic home in our city and live here with her new husband. A year after the sale, I was saddened to see that no repairs had taken place. The new buyers seemed so earnest to want to move here and live in Acworth. Sadly, they made a decision to rent the house and forgo any plans of restoration. I was dismayed. Three leases and seven years later is when we began our journey again to find the right buyer to save this old house. It was the fall of 2014, and years of deferred maintenance had taken its toll on this old house. Surely someone could see beyond all the cob webs, maintenance issues and the failing roof. So, up went the “For Sale” sign. Each tour was the same, it seemed. Potential buyers’ feedback included, “too much work,” or “it’s my favorite, but the house needs $150K dumped into it.” What I have learned over the years in selling historic homes is that it all comes down to this: THE GREAT UNKNOWN. This is what scares buyers the most. There is a solution and it is the easiest one – hire a professional licensed Georgia contractor who specializes in renovations to historic homes. After 40 showings, along came Jill and Duncan Dunlop. Jill had grown up in Acworth and remembers walking by the house as a child with her classmates. She attended the old Acworth School, where McCall Primary is presently located. Field day and recess was always held at the playground on East Lakeshore Drive, which is just around the corner from the Honeymoon House.

It was now her dream to call the Honeymoon House her home and of course, a true homecoming to her favorite city. Jill has many fond memories of growing up here in Acworth. Living in the Coats and Clark Mill Village, visits to Allen’s Five and Dime and endless hours of old fashioned fun with family and friends. So, my heroes of this story and of the Honeymoon House, Jill & Duncan, closed on their purchase of the home in May of 2015 and that is when the real work began. Their goal was to move into the house by July 1. It was time to roll up their sleeves and get started. By the end of the first week, they personally conquered the over grown landscaping, hired a professional arborist who canopied the tree limbs away from the house and installed a new roof. All of the skylights were removed and chimney caps were fitted. Within two weeks, the exterior of the home and white picket fence had fresh coats of paint. The outside of the house looked absolutely amazing. I could not stop myself from driving by to see what was new each and every day. The hardwood floors were refinished and now shined and gleamed. Jill and Duncan then began the interior painting process, which they chose to do themselves. Each weekend they would camp out and tackle one room at a time. The master bath and laundry room flooring was in need of replacing, as it had large holes patched over with mismatched coverings. Duncan undertook the laborious job of installing new ceramic tile flooring and subway tile on walls. The antique claw foot tub was picked up for sandblasting and reglazing – the bottom of the claw foot tub has the date stamped in which it was made, April 16, 1916. A nice period-piece replaced the old vanity, which was falling apart. While Duncan was busy, Jill undertook the tedious job of

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removing the nine layers of paint off of the front parlor fireplace and brought it back to its original finish – truly a labor of love. The next big item to tackle was the kitchen. They gutted the kitchen and ordered new kitchen cabinets and countertops. They opted to hire a contractor to install the ceramic flooring. Once the cabinets were hung and quartz countertops installed, Duncan once again used his expertise to install a subway tile backsplash. He created a gorgeous hood cover, which would forever hold the precious cow fixture named Laura Bush – named after her favorite first lady. The silver closet, which was once shelved and lined with black velvet, now was the perfect pantry, accented with a whimsical screen door and was painted a gorgeous shade of blue. The Dunlop’s hosted a Christmas Party where all could see the amazing interior transformation. The home looked absolutely breathtaking and I must admit, I did tear up to see this old house finally being preserved, renovated and loved. I am so thankful to to the Dunlop’s who were not afraid, who saw the possibilities and made it their dream. So, what’s left to renovate and their next job? Retile the master bath shower, install insulation in the crawl space and redesign the upstairs attic expansion to accommodate a full bath, a gathering room and two guest bedrooms. The icing on the cake, happy at last and well established on the main floor, Jill’s aunt brought a house warming gift over – it was a beautiful hand painted plate, signed by no other than Varah Awtrey. Jill’s aunt had picked up this gem years ago from an estate sale and now, Jill will get to enjoy it while living in the house of her dreams.

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T iny H ouses From “She Sheds” to “Granny Flats” – Could this work for your family? Unless you are have been living in a cave or on a deserted island somewhere, you surely have heard of the interest in tiny-houses. This movement seems to be a viable solution for homeowners looking to either downsize, or dedicate an area for a home based business, a place for aging parents or a college graduate to have a place to live while they start a career. As with most things, this countertrend, focused on spaces that are smaller and simpler than the norm, emerged in recent decades. The concept describes efforts by architects, activists and frugal home owners to craft beautiful, highly functional spaces of 250 square feet or less (some as small as 80 square feet). It’s both a practical response to soaring living costs and shrinking incomes, and an idealistic expression of good design and sensible resource use. The most ardent advocates and early adopters of this concept often were looking to downsize and simplify their lives and create affordable, innovative ways to live outside the mainstream. In some cases, these small spaces are on wheels but are built to last as long as traditional homes. Modern adopters find this as a way to showcase clever architectural solutions or resolve remodeling challenges resulting from odd building lots or specialized design challenges. Aging baby-boomers see these tiny homes as an efficient way to adapt to their changing needs and have made a conscious decision to “build better, not bigger.” However, in some areas of the country, natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 or our countries economic woes during the Great Recession, have inspired many people to wonder if the movement might offer solutions to pressing housing crises, whether temporary or long-term. Cheaper to build and maintain, these homes are built mostly of ecologically friendly materials and in some cases, do not require a building permit and take up far less real estate than traditional houses. The appeal of “living small” is obvious to many people. Imagine entire villages built of tiny homes as solutions to inner city blight or homelessness. Currently, the City of Atlanta has plans to build a similar type of community along the Atlanta beltline. The movement itself remains small, however promising. So, I ask you to consider such a structure when planning on making space for an aging family member, an at home business or getaway, or a place for a student learning to be more independent but does not quite have the means to move away from home. However, if you are thinking about dramatically downsizing yourself, you will become part of the one percent of home buyers today who are going to houses of 1,000 square feet or less. But, that may be changing as more people become familiar with the ideas that animate the movement and as middle-class finances remain precarious.

Jeff Glover is a licensed and insured General Contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and has lived the last 16 years in the Acworth community. He has been in construction for 18 years and is married to Melissa and they have two children, Brendan and Abigail. Contact him at (404) 694-0550 or visit www.Bren-Abby.com.

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American Legion Post 304 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone has been through a traumatic event, during which one may think that one’s life or the lives of others are in danger. One may feel afraid or think that one has no control over what is happening.

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Some of the common symptoms of PTSD are: recurring memories (flashbacks) or nightmares, sleeplessness, depression, reclusiveness, extreme anxiety in crowded places, extreme anger and/or irritability. The therapies offered by the Veterans Administration for PTSD are professional psychiatric counseling and medication. There are currently several independent studies on the effectiveness of Service Dogs in treating PTSD. The early anecdotal data indicates that Service Dogs can reduce the amount of medications needed. Reductions can be between 50 to 80% within a year of being partnered with a Service Dog. The veterans of American Legion North Cobb Post 304 are addressing this issue head-on. In May 2015, we held our first annual “Combating PTSD” motorcycle Poker Run. The funds raised, along with additional funds raised by Mario Campisano (one of our members) who solicited sponsors for his running of the Peachtree Road Race, totaled $7,500. That was enough to fund the training of one Service Dog for a veteran suffering from PTSD. Our partner, Sharon Callan of “Paws Be Good 4 Veterans” (a not Tom, a veteran, with his for profit), has been training a “rescued dog” named Battle for a veteran. Once service dog, Battle. the training is complete (about a year, depending on the veteran and his dog), they will be certified to go anywhere and reintegrate into the “world” with less anxiety. The cost to the veteran is ZERO!

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ce a l P No s ’ e ! r h t r The o cw A e k i L by Kaci Pollack

If you have lived in Acworth for many years, it is very likely that you have heard of the Casey family at one point or another. Sisters, Pat Casey Tumlin and Beth Casey Watson, cannot deny the rich history and deep roots their family has in our great town. The family history in Acworth began at the turn of the century with their great-grandfather, Lewis Wesley Fowler, known as Papa Fowler. He was a farmer-turned-entrepreneur – during his time in Acworth, and he owned several businesses. One, was a laundry mat located in the Acworth Historic Building on the corner of Northside Drive and Cherokee Street and he was a part-owner of the Hosiery Mill, located where Gabriel’s at the Old Mill is now. Papa Fowler purchased a house on Northside Drive in downtown and the house has been in the family ever since. Currently, Pat and Beth’s aunt lives there today. The lineage in Acworth continued when their grandparents, Grace Fowler and Clifford Casey met. Clifford worked as a paper boy on the train because at this time, papers were thrown into front yards as the train rode by the houses. Clifford had the house on Northside Drive on his route and began to notice Pat and Beth’s grandmother. One day, he threw a box of candy to her, along with the paper. Eventually, he threw her a note and the couple went on a date – and the rest is history! They ended up having six children, the second born being Pat and Beth’s father, Bill Casey. Their mother’s side of the family also has a unique history in Acworth around the turn of the century in the 1900s. Pat and Beth’s greatgrandfather, John Henry and his wife, Sarah Arminda Pope, owned two blacksmith shops in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, down south in Acworth, the Coates and Clarke Mill needed a new manager. Somehow, they knew about John’s reputation for being good with machinery and asked him if he would leave Knoxville and move his family to Acworth. It must have been a good offer because he said yes, sold his two shops, and ended up retiring many years later from Coates and Clarke. One of his children was Pat and Beth’s grandfather, Ross K. Pope. Ross and his wife, Jesse, moved to Acworth from Tennessee during the Great Depression with their five children, the fourth of whom was Mary Sue, which is Pat and Beth’s mother. Ross was given a job by his father, John, at the mill. He understood, however, that he had to start at the very 40

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Beth Casey Watson bottom – cleaning up the mill. He eventually worked his way up to the position of manager. Bill and Mary Sue Casey, Pat and Beth’s parents, were married in 1940. Bill was in the Navy and was stationed in Pensacola, where Mary Sue also worked on base. This is where Pat, and their older sister, Gwen, were born. It is also worthy to note that prior to his Navy career, Bill was Acworth’s first baseball star! He was offered the chance to play baseball for the Atlanta Crackers, the team we now all know as the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, he had to decline but continued to play baseball for the Acworth league until it came time to relocate for the Navy. The Casey family returned to Acworth and in 1948, Beth was born. Following Beth, four more Casey children were born – Theresa, Bill, Connie and Tim – which made for seven in all. After moving back to Acworth after the Navy, Bill opened up what was the only grocery store in Acworth at the time – the late 1940s and early 1950s. This was located where Daddy’s Country Kitchen just relocated from, on Main Street as you head into downtown. Not only did they have groceries for sale in the store, but they also delivered groceries to people around town. Pat and Beth often liked to go on delivery trips; however, perhaps their favorite part of the store were the big, glass containers of old fashioned candy and long, cold drink box filled with Cokes. Beth can still remember her grandmother, chasing behind them as they went to get candy after school, yelling “you kids stay out of that candy!” – but the kids always out ran her! In 1952, the Casey family relocated for one year to Virginia in order for Bill to attend training on how to open his own Stuckey’s store in Acworth. When they moved, Bill’s father took over the grocery business. After completing training, the Casey family moved back to Acworth and opened Stuckey’s, which was located at the corner of Cobb Parkway and Mars Hill Road. While managing this store, the family lived in an apartment at the back of the store. With seven members of the family, they quickly outgrew this and Bill ended up selling Stuckey’s after two years. The business ventures did not end with Stuckey’s, though. Next up for the Casey family was operating Acworth beach for two summers in a

row. At this time, people in the community were able to place bids for the chance to work the beach for the summer and make a profit on the things they sold. Since Acworth Beach was the hot spot for everyone around the surrounding area at this point in time, bidding on the beach was a big deal – and it was an even bigger deal to get the chance to run the beach for two summers in a row. During those summers, people would come from all over to spend time at the beach. While Pat and Beth’s friends were enjoying the summer fun, the girls had to help run different aspects of the beach business. For example, Pat would have to walk up and down the beach, selling things like snow cones and cotton candy. Interestingly, Beth would usually be assigned the job of monitoring the dance hall on Sundays. A tradition at the beach were the dances held on weeknights and Saturday nights during the summer. However, at this time, dancing was not allowed on Sundays. So, Beth was responsible for making sure people did not dance in the dance hall each Sunday – she especially had to make sure that people were not doing the “dirty boogy” – a term for dancing that was often used! While the Casey family operated the beach, they lived in the pink house on Dallas Street. Pat and Beth have fond memories of the neighborhood being filled with kids. Beth describes it as being the typical 50s neighborhood that we see in movies and on TV now. The sisters and their siblings would play softball in the yard, roller skate – basically any and everything they could do outside, they did. It was especially nice back then because nobody worried about safety – everyone knew each other and trusted each other. Pat and Beth also enjoyed Saturdays spent with their siblings at the Legion Theatre downtown. Sundays were spent in Sunday School at First Baptist Church of Acworth. Following the beach, Pat and Beth’s father opened up the Acworth Café, which was located where Pearl’s Spa is located today. The girls loved the café and would often walk there from school to eat lunch. Speaking of school, while growing up in Acworth, all of the Casey children attended Acworth Elementary, followed by North Cobb High School. Pat graduated from North Cobb in 1964, with Beth graduating two years later in 1966. After the Acworth Café, Pat and Beth’s father went to work as the superintended of the greens at Pine Tree Country. Unfortunately, in 1963, Bill was out on the greens checking on things and the brakes on the company jeep he was driving gave out, causing him to crash into a tree and ultimately pass away.

A few years after Bill passed away, Pat and Beth’s mother, Mary Sue, met Bob Gibson. Bob was a bachelor from Tennessee but fell in love with their mother and ended up marrying her – embracing seven children and all! Bob served Acworth as an Alderman and was actually the Mayor of Acworth from 1994 until 1997. Thus, Pat and Beth’s mother was actually the First Lady of our city! Mary Sue was also heavily involved in our community through a variety of things – she ran the election polls in Acworth, was a Bailiff at the Cobb County Court House, served as President of the Carrie Dyer Women’s Club and was members of both the Acworth Housing Authority Board and the Library Board. At 90 and 87 years old respectively, Mary Sue and Bob still reside in Acworth today! Though both Pat and Beth are now grown up, they still keep the memories of their upbringing in Acworth near and dear to their hearts. It is obvious to see that much of their childhoods revolved around the many business ventures their family was apart of and it is safe to say that they would not have had it any other way. Pat married her husband, Wendell Tumlin, in 1996 and has one daughter, Connie. Pat still resides in Acworth. Beth and her husband, John Watson, got married in 1968 and have two children, Christopher and Allison. Beth is now retired in North Carolina but finds herself in Acworth often for visits with family and to spend time in the city that has her heart. Now, 116 years after their family history began in Acworth, it is safe to say that Pat and Beth forever have a connection to Acworth. The incredible story of their family in our town once again proves…There’s No Place Like Acworth.

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Nacho Ordinary Snack When you think of nachos, the first thing that comes to mind is usually Mexican food. You know, a big platter of tortilla chips, covered with seasoned ground beef, maybe some refried beans or guacamole, sour cream, cheese and jalapenos. But, did it ever occur to you that nachos can be oh so much more? Take Greek nachos for instance. Separate the sides of a whole, uncut pita, resulting in two full circles. Stack on top of each other and cut into triangles (think “pizza slices”). Spread on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden. Next, take fresh chicken breasts, sprinkle with Greek seasoning, drizzle with oil and bake at 400° until done, then shred. Canned chicken breast also works. Just drain, then heat in a frying pan with a little oil and some Greek seasoning. Make a simple sauce by combining equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) with a little salt, dried dill and lime juice. Spread the chips out, top with chicken, chopped cucumbers, onions, feta or mozzarella cheese and the sauce. Buffalo chicken or shrimp nachos can be made with regular tortilla chips. Cook the meat in a little store-bought buffalo sauce until done, then top the chips with the meat, shredded mozzarella and crumbled blue cheese. Drizzle a little more sauce over the top and serve with some Ranch dressing. Asian nachos are also tasty. Chips can be made by cutting wonton wrappers into triangles or strips, sprayed with cooking spray, and baked at 325° until firm (approximately 10-15 minutes). Top with chicken or shrimp or both! If using raw meat, cook in a little Asian vinaigrette (or even Ginger Soy) salad dressing (or toss precooked meat in it), spread over the chips, then top with shredded cabbage, carrots and green onions. You can even add Chinese noodles. Sprinkle with a little more dressing and voila! Not all nacho dishes are savory. Consider making your chips out of pie crust dough. Simply unroll the dough, cut into desired shape, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 375° until golden (about 5-7 minutes), then top with ice cream, chopped fresh fruit (apples, bananas, etc), sundae syrup and a little whipped cream. Keep in mind, most of the toppings listed above, can be combined into a dip and served with the coordinating chips, if you want an alternative to nachos. Be creative, who knows where in the world you could go with your international nachos. Happy cooking!

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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Amblyopia, also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;lazy eye,â&#x20AC;? is a visual development disorder that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. If left untreated, it can cause legal blindness in the affected eye. About two to three percent of the population is amblyopic. Amblyopia generally starts at birth or during early childhood. Signs include squinting or closing one eye, overall poor visual acuity, eyestrain and headaches. The most common cause of amblyopia is strabismus (intermittent or constant misalignment of the eyes). Another common cause is a significant difference in the refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism) in the two eyes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to correct amblyopia as early as possible, before the brain ignores vision in the affected eye. Amblyopic children can be treated with vision therapy (which often includes patching one eye), atropine eye drops, the correct prescription for nearsightedness or farsightedness or surgery. Vision therapy exercises the eyes and helps both eyes work as a team. Vision therapy for someone with amblyopia forces the brain to use the amblyopic eye, thus restoring vision. Sometimes, the eye doctor will place a patch over the stronger eye to force the weaker eye to be used more. Patching may be required for several hours each day and may continue for months. If you have a lot of trouble with your child taking the patch off, you might consider a prosthetic contact lens that is specially designed to block vision in one eye but is colored to closely match the other eye. In some children, atropine eye drops have been used to treat amblyopia instead of patching. Atropine blurs vision in the good eye, which forces your child to use the eye with amblyopia more, to strengthen it. If your child has become amblyopic due to a strong uncorrected refractive error or a large difference between the refractive errors of their eyes, it can sometimes simply be treated by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses full-time. In some cases, patching may be recommended along with the new glasses or contact lenses. In cases when the amblyopia is caused by a large eye turn, strabismus surgery is sometimes required to straighten the eyes. The surgery corrects the muscle problem that causes strabismus so the eyes can focus together and see properly. Vision therapy is frequently needed following surgery. Amblyopia will not go away on its own and untreated amblyopia can lead to permanent visual problems and poor depth perception. If your child has amblyopia and the stronger eye develops disease or is injured later in life, the result will be poor vision through the amblyopic eye. To prevent this and to give your child the best vision possible, amblyopia should be treated early on.

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“Get Involved, Give Back and Tell the ABA Story”

March Luncheon

The ABA was honored to have Cobb County Commission Chairman Tim Lee, be the guest speaker at the March luncheon. He delivered the State of the County Address to a packed house. Pictured: ABA President Andrew Windham & Tim Lee

Get ready to … Get Involved, Give Back, and tell your ABA Story this month! In March, we “Made our Mark” as County commissioner, Tim Lee, shared the “State of the County” filled with news of exciting economic growth and inspiring opportunities ahead. Henry’s catered an amazing lunch and the room was packed. We even had the privilege of helping our Cobb Citizen of the Year Lisa Williams host her Leadership Development team from Barber Middle. Our Alive Andrew Windham After Five at Stonerburger was nothing short of euphoric along with record attendance at our second ABA President Tuesday Morning Jolt. We wrapped up the month by partnering with the Kennesaw Business Association at their Jolt equivalent, “Wake Up” with over 83 strong in attendance. It’s evidence indeed that teamwork and partnership is best for new and unprecedented growth. In addition to the many blessings of our 1st quarter in 2016, April promises to be even better. Spring has sprung and a fresh new quarter is upon us. April is jammed packed with opportunity, excitement, and fun. Barry Loudermilk, our guest speaker, will kick us off on April 7th at Northstar Church for our monthly luncheon. Chip and his gang from JD’s Bar-B-Que will provide the great eats and your Leadership Team will unveil our brand new, highly anticipated website. Our new website, built by our very own Scott Sawyer, is user friendly and second to none. It will be an invaluable asset to promote and grow your business, serve our community and share your own ABA success story. Make sure you bring a guest, business cards, and an appetite for great food, fellowship, and business as this month’s lunch will be a limitless buffet of both opportunity and excitement. Speaking of excitement, April brings “The Masters” and more importantly the ABA All-American Golf Tournament! If you haven’t signed up to play, you better hurry. While BentWater has agreed to squeeze in a few additional teams, we are just shy of capacity so sign up today. This month’s Alive After Five will be a pre-Cinco De Mayo celebration at Huey Luey’s loads of fun and Morning Jolt will be the place to be for business referrals and growth on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Don’t miss out! Join the ABA or renew your membership today at www. AcworthBusiness.org and start sharing why Acworth is the best place to live, work and play. It’s truly time you Get Involved, Give Back and Tell the ABA Story. Our recipe for your success is simple:

Kim Wigington, founder of Brookwood Christian School, was the Sponsor of the Month for the ABA events. Pictured: ABA President Andrew Windham & Kim Wigington

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• April 7: ABA Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw. The speaker will be Congressman Barry Loudermilk. Catered by J.D.’s Bar-B-Cue Cost: $15/members and $25/non-members.

• April 18: ABA Golf Tournament @ Bentwater Golf Club • May 6 & 7: Smoke on the Lake • October 15: Taste of Acworth

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• Connect with the 300+ members at our monthly luncheon and Alive After Five events. • Inform our members and community about your business and how to get involved in great events like our annual golf tournament and Taste of Acworth. • Promote and grow your business with Morning Jolt, Member Spotlights and event sponsorship. • Give as we partner with our schools, kick off student mentor programs and host appreciation events for teachers.

• April 12 & 26: ABA Morning Jolt, 7:30 – 9 a.m., at the American Legion North Cobb Post 304, 4220 Main Street, Acworth. FREE/members and $5/non-members. • April 21: ABA Alive After Five, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Huey Luey’s, 3338 Cobb Parkway (between Staples & Kroger) FREE/members and $5/non-members.

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Marchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alive After Five was held at the Stoner Burger A special thank you to Tim Dabrowa, owner of Stoner Burger, and to Kim Wigington, founder of Brookwood Christian School for being the Sponsor of the Month. L-R: Kim Wigington, Tim Dabrowa & ABA President Andrew Windham

Cindy Lamme & Jay and Kim Thomas

Maury McDonnell, Mac Ruiz, Rocket Frain & Dan Harr

Tim Martin & Steve Hale

Jim Hilber, Dr. Andrew St. Bernard & Russell Hollister

Staff of Stoner Burger: Erica Berlin, Krystal Elrod, Krystal Goff, Robbie Moss, Jeff Sparrow, Wright Patrick, Will Cruz & Tim Dabrowa (owner)

Todd Lollis speaking to the guests.

Connie Lehman, Ronnie Black & Dr. Mitch Grexa

Adriane Larson, Kay Morgan, Maria Priestly & Jill Evans

Jena Poole & Sean Ellefson

Kim Wigington, Danielle Theodore, Tim Dabrowa & Andrew Windham

Tim Dabrowa (owner of Stoner Burger) & Andrew Windham

Andrew Windham & Cindy Lamme

Skai Coleman, David and Maria Van Vurst & Danielle Theodore

Kelly Wilson, Scott Head & Steve Lowther

Andrew Windham & Todd Lollis

Parenting is Hard!!! Parenting is rewarding but it’s definitely not a walk in the park. Here are a few things I have learned… #1 – Fight To Win! You are going to fight with your kids at times. You are hard headed and so are they. It doesn’t matter how much you love each other – arguments will happen. When they do, remember to fight for the relationship and not for victory. You can make a difference or a point. Rarely both. Long after you have forgotten about the argument, you will continue to be in relationship with the other person. A great relationship is worth fighting for! #2 – Remember Your Role! Devin (my wife) and I want our three kids to have fun and enjoy being around us. We also want them to consider us friends once they leave the house one day. Here’s the thing: It’s been said that we can be their friends now and their parents later or we can be their parents now and their friends later. If that’s true, and it is, we have to remember the current role we play in their lives. We are their parents and it’s our job to make unpopular decisions at times. They might not understand it now, but one day – they will! #3 - Embrace This Season! Lexi, our first daughter, was born 13 years ago. Because she was first, we were so excited for her to progress to the next stage of development. “I can’t wait until she can crawl.” “I can’t wait until she gets out of diapers.” The list goes on and on. The problem is that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye. We have done a much better job of just enjoying each season ofour two younger kids, London and Bryce. Do diapers suck? Yes! Are toddlers energetic? Don’t even get me started. Just remember that the days are long, but the years are short!

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ANYTHING!

#4 – Friends matter! Proverbs 13:20 says, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Show me your child’s friends and I will show you their future. That’s true for you as well, but I’ll save that for another day. Get to know your child’s friends. Get to know their parents. Do they have siblings? What are they like? All that information is important for you to know. First, it allows you to be a good neighbor. Second, it allows you to be an informed parent. Third, it helps you to keep things in perspective if and when you see behavior in or around your child that you do not like. If it takes a village, then it’s a good idea to make sure they are in a good one. Parenting isn’t easy, but it’s so worth it! (Interpersonal relationships with siblings, parents, and extended family can be difficult to navigate as well. We are diving into that topic this entire moth at Freedom Church. I’d love for you to join us. For times and locations visit http://freedomchurch.tv.))

J.R. Lee is the Lead Pastor of Freedom Church, with locations in Acworth and Kennesaw. You can get all the information you need by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit www.FreedomChurch.tv. Also, check out his blog at www.JRLee.tv. 46

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BAPTIST Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road, (770) 529-1546 Pastor: Dr. Edward Kirsche, Sr.

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Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW, (678) 460-3500 Sunday Service: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: George Wright www.CedarcrestChurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. David M. Joyner www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road, (770) 975-1143 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Chuck Smith www.GladeRoadBaptist.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Reed www.HBCGA.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Wendell King

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Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Phil Miller www.HickoryHeights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Alive Groups: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Services: Youth/6:30 p.m. & Adults/7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult) Sunday Svcs: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dan Guider w ww.IronhillBaptist.org Keystone Baptist Church Meets at Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, (678) 230-5317 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Nelson www.KeystoneOnline.org

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Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy. (770) 443-5600 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:15 p.m. Pastor: Sammy Burgess

Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Sch: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Ric Cadle www.WildwoodBaptist.org

Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael A. Smith

Zion Hill Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Frank Johnson, Jr. www.ZionHillAcworth.org

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612 Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Brad Dewberry Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church 7147 Hiram Acworth Hwy. (770) 423-0955 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 6:45 p.m. www.PMBChurch.net Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Scotty Davis www.PineyGrove.net Redemption Baptist Church 4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Jody Harrison Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Brien E. Martin www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Scott Miller www.SummitChurch.org Thankful Baptist Church 928 Kennesaw Due West, Kenn. (678) 797-0611 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: John Harris www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464 Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Dane Gentry Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 856-8002 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Doug Burrier www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road, Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125 Sunday Services: 9, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.Westridge.com Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Steve Baskin www.WesternHillsBaptist.org

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 2515 Old Highway 92 (770) 672-6838

JUDAISM Chabad Jewish Center of Acworth www.JewishWestCobb.com (678) 460-7702 Shabbat Svcs: 1st Saturday each month at 10 a.m., Last Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue www.MyNerTamid.org (678) 264-8575 Weekly Friday night services (see website for times), Monthly Saturday services & Sunday School (ISJL curriculum) 9 a.m.

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

PRESBYTERIAN Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Moore www.AcworthPresbyterianChurch.org Christ Community Church Meets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Glass www.ChristCommunityCobb.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Interim Pastor: Arch Baker www.HeritagePres.com Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Catherine Renken www.KirkwoodPC.org Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.MHChurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139 Saturday: 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday Masses: 7:30 & 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 5 p.m., Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.StCatherineRCC.org (See website for more svcs.) St. Clare Catholic Church Meets at North Cobb High School Theater, 3400 Old Highway 41, (678) 613-9256 Sunday Service: 8:15 & 10 a.m. Spanish Service: 12 p.m. Rev. Mark Starr www.StClareCC.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566 Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol) Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Rev. Adrian Pleus www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org

Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: James Gwin www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott Pickering www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West United Methodist Church 3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39 & 11:05 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11:05 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Tom Davis www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543 Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:39, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m. Tuesday: 7 p.m. REVIVE Pastor: Wallace Wheeles www.KennesawUMC.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Scott Brown www.NBUMC.org

OTHER CHURCHES

Abiding Church Meets at Chalker Elementary, (678) 888-1515 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Craig Jones www.Abiding.church Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Aram Mushegan Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. www.AcworthChurch.com Pastor: Rev. John Paul Benning Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: Steve Pettit www.BranchesOfChrist.com Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School Street, (770) 905-9539 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Leela Brown Waller www.BethelAcworth.net

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.CTKAtlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41, (678) 574-0005 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas Cooley www.CobbVineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.DayspringChurch-Online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Koepka www.EaglePointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 2012 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 609-9062 Sunday Celebration: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Deanna Fountain-Breeden www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.FFCAcworth.com Four Points Church Meets at Picketts Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, (678) 402-6632 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Brent Stephens www.FourPointsChurch.tv

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Donna Lucas Mission For Life Church Meets at Pitner Elementary School, (678) 613-9256 4575 Wade Green Rd. Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Kim C. Moore www.MissionForLife.org Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee Street, (678) 651-9042 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Reneau Luzincourt reneauluzincourt@yahoo.com New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road, (770) 974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Rice www.NWCC.net Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Baker www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3891 Nance Road NW, (678) 318-1918 Sunday Services: 5 p.m. Mid Week & Student Worship: 7 p.m. Pastor: David Moore www.RiversEdgeAtl.com River of Life Church Meets at Northwest Family YMCA, (770) 598-4090 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Pastor: Randy McGovern www.RiverOfLifeChristianCenter.net

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway (770) 529-6006 RiverStone Church Pastor: J.R. Lee www.FreedomChurch.tv 2005 Stilesboro Road, (678) 384-5200 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Gateway Church Pastor: Tom Tanner www.RiverStoneOnline.org 1455 Ben King Road, (770) 423-0982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sanctuary Church Pastor: Andy Smith www.GatewayKennesaw.org 700 Mars Hill Road, (770) 884-1963 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Grace Church of Acworth Georgia Pastor: Craig Bowler www.SanctuaryInHim.org 96 Blazing Ridge Way, (678) 447-2400 Unity of Kennesaw Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, (770) 422-9552 Wed. Svc: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Elder: Mark Namirr mancpa@comcast.net Sunday Service & Youth Ministry: 11 a.m. Household of Faith Bible Church Rev. Kelly Thomas www.UnityOfKennesaw.org Meets at North Cobb Christian School, (770) 365-6723 Victory Church 4500 Lakeview Drive 4625 Highway 92, (770) 794-7366 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: L. Keith Lewis www.HOFBC.org Sunday Service: 9 &10:45 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Hidden www.VictoryGA.com Joshua Gospel Tabernacle Vintage 242 Church 4161 Southside Drive, 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway, (678) 383-2299 Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.Vintage242.com Pastor: Tim Houston www.JoshuaGospelTabernacle.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Dr. NW, Kennesaw Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 678-836-9586 3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.WholisticLifeMinistry.org Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Wed. Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jay Jones www.KelloggCreekChurchOfChrist.org Word of God Word of Truth Church Sunday Services being held at LifeBridge Church The Scout Hut-Adams Park (770) 428-8279 3102 Loring Road, (770) 422-3010 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.WOGWOTC.com Pastor: Aaron Gable www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com Pastor: Galen Bias

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UNITED METHODIST

Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy 4728 Wood Street, (770) 881-4862 or (678) 977-0087 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Grady Clark www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org

Advertising

Chiropractors

Education/Instruction/Counseling

Acworth Community Magazine (770) 529-1516 www.acworthcm.com

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 423-9010 www.discoverrehab.com 3940 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw

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

Celebration Village of Acworth (678) 594-3570

Lake Point Chiropractic (770) 974-5215 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 401 , Acworth

Brookwood Christian Academy (678) 401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com 4728 Wood Street, Acworth

Assisted/senior Living

Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community (678) 831-4999 4461 S. Main Street, Acworth

Coaching/Training

Attorneys/Legal Services Anthony Cheatham (770) 529-8940 4807 S. Main Street, Acworth

The Tech Doctors (770) 575-0155

Automotive

Thrive Counseling (678) 986-1816 www.thrivecounselingcenter.com 6095 Pine Mountain Road, Ste 105, Kennesaw

Daycare

Banking/Financial Services Edward Jones – Kelly Wilson (678) 574-8620 3450 Acworth Due West RD, Suite 340 Liberty Taxes (678) 567-9936 Treasure Tax (678) 888-4829

barter/trade companies The Barter Company (770) 591-4343 Tradebank (770) 953-9595

Business Consulting ADVOCOS (678) 213-0649 www.advocos.com

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

Counseling

Captian Kleen Speed Lube (678) 290-3189 www.CaptainKleenSpeedLube.com 4210 Wade Green Road, Kennesaw Revolution Auto Service of Kennesaw (770) 212-3762 www.Revolutionautokennesaw.com 3620 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy, Kennesaw

Computer Services/Repair GhostNet, Inc (770) 852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com

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

AutoBuffs Express Carwash (678) 213-1313

connect 2 success™, soft skills coaching & training (404) 955-1055 www.connect2successgroup.com

Kids Day Care (678) 208-7608 www.taatt.org

Dentists/Orthodontists Acworth Family Dentistry (770) 974-8211 www.acworthfamilydentistry.com 3104 Creekside Village Drive, # 301, Kennesaw Children’s Dental Ceter (770) 422-9375 www.greatstartgreatsmiles.com 1825 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth Dr. Daniel Lee DMD, PC (770) 974-4146 www.acworthdental.com 4427 Carnes Street, Acworth Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (770) 429-2326 www.nworalmax.com Park Pediatric Dentistry (770) 926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 145 Towne Lake Parkway, #201, Woodstock

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DeRiche Agency, Inc. (678) 490-3761 3175 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw Omega Learning Center (770) 792-7431 5330 Brookstone Drive, Suite 320 North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org

Funeral Home/cemetery Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation (678) 574-3016 www.georgiafuneralcare.com Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery (770) 422-7299 www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw

Health & Beauty DeVae’s Skin & Nail Care (678) 754-9890 1301 Shiloh Road, Suite 510, Kennesaw Cloud 9 Nail & Spa (678) 653-9675 3969 South Main Street, Suite 130 jSpa Massage (678) 574-3810 3450 Cobb Parkway Massage Therapy at Brookstone (770) 317-3040 angelawhite.massageplanet.com Signature Salon and Spa (678) 403-1949 UpperCuts (770) 974-9000 3330 Cobb Parkway NW

Heating & Air Conditioning Exact Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating (770) 912-0552 Polar Express Heating & Air (770) 313-0253 www.polarexpresshvac.com

Pest Control

Home Improvement/Repair & Service AnderMay Home Solutions (770) 861-9900

Noble Pest Services (770) 422-3105 www.noblepestservices.com

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

Pet Services Happy Trails Pet Center (678) 402-5025 4451 Acworth Industrial Drive www.happytrailspetcenter.com

Jeffrey C. Glover (404) 694-0550 www.bren-abby.com Mancilla Roofing & Construction (678) 855-1919

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

Trinity Reconstruction (404) 250-2707

The Barking Barber (770) 966-2100 5327 N. Main Street, Acworth

Insurance American Family Insurance (770) 627-3493 www.amfam.com 4344 Southside Drive, Suite A, Acworth

Physicians and Medical Services Acworth Dermatology (678) 505-8030 www.acworthderm.com

D Ward Insurance (770) 974-0670 www.DWardInsurance.com

Advanced Dermatology (770) 739-7546 www.skinangel.com

Farmers Insurance (678) 483-6600

Jewelry/Appearal

Cartersville Medical Center (770) 382-1530 www.cartersvillemedical.com

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

East Cobb Pediatrics (770) 795-4553 www.eastcobbpeds.com

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

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

Evergreen Grounds (770) 262-2190 www.EvergreenGroundsInc.com PG5 Tree Service & Landscaping (404) 587-8140 (678) 988-8568

Skin Cancer Specialist (770) 422-5557

Martial Arts

Towne Lake Primary Care (678) 445-0819 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste 410, Woodstock www.townelakepc.com

Epic Martial Arts (770) 592-0088 www.trytonchu.com

Acworth Family Eyecare (770) 974-3153 www.acwortheyes.com 3459 Acworth Due West Road, #101, Acworth

Plumbers

Photographer

Lauren Lopez Lifestyle & Portrait Photography (770) 876-9689 www.laurenlopezportrait.com

Pest Control Alamo Pest Control (770) 975-9968 www.alamopestcontrol.com Hole-In-One Pest Solutions (770) 445-2215 www.holeinonepest.com

Lilly Cichon (770) 912-4743 www.greatcobbhomes.com Se habla español Matt Riedemann (770) 423-7494, (678) 231-4579 www.RelocalHome.com Panama City Beach Condo Rental (770) 356-1059, (770) 592-1070 Seas The Day Vacation Rentals (678) 521-4399 www.SeasTheDay.Rentals

ReCycling Acworth Recycling (770) 966-9751 www.acworthrecycling.com 5497 N. Main Street, Acworth

ReCREATION Acworth Parks and Recreation (770) 917-1234 4762 Logan Road, Acworth The YMCA (770) 423-9622 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw

Retail stores Foot Solutions (770) 575-2238 3450 Cobb Parkway New American Ovens (678) 532-9883 www.NewAmericanOvens.com

Restaurants/Food Services Cookies by Design (770) 578-0200 Bar-B-Cutie (770) 917-8436 3466 Cobb Parkway, NW

WellStar JD’s Bar-B-Que (770) 956-STAR (7827) (770) 974-8434 4424 South Main Street, Acworth www.wellstar.org

Optometrist/Eyewear

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

Real Estate

AquaDoc Plumbing (770) 516-9000 www.plumbdr.com TK & Sons Plumbing (770) 529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com

Real Estate Anchor Realty Partners (770) 917-0322 4989 N. Main Street www.AnchorRealtyPartners.new Debi Smith (770) 240-2004 www.DebiSmithProperties.com

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

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