APRIL 2018 Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta Bright Side Community NEWSPAPER by Carol Grigsby Thompson, Publisher of the Bright Side Community Newspapers

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Come enjoy the 42nd annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival April 21 and 22. The downtown Kennesaw area will be transformed into a giant family-friendly festival. There will be a variety of activities to entertain all ages. While at the Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival take time to wander through more than 200 booths featuring a vast array of one-of-a-kind and homemade crafts. The Superior Plumbing Big Shanty Festival has grown through the years to become one of the largest arts and crafts shows in North Georgia. The location of the festival plays up the rich heritage of Kennesaw and its important role in the Civil War. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival. This Smithsonian-affiliated Museum is home to the famous “General” locomotive and encompasses the history of the downtown Kennesaw area. Stop by the enormous Kid’s Zone with inflatables big and small for kids of all ages will entertain all the kids. In the parking lot, adjacent to Trackside grill there will be a new Food Court featuring live music both Saturday & Sunday from the spectacular Scott Thompson. In addition, this area will feature one of our Local entertainment stages. Cobb EMC will also be providing complimentary cell phone charging stands so you will be able to stay connected & charged up throughout the day! Of course, it wouldn’t be a festival without outstanding local entertainment and all your favorite “festival foods”. Entertainment will include some of Kennesaw’s most talented residents performing, local dance and demonstration teams, school chorus groups, members of Great Gig Dance Studio and many more community groups on the Local Entertainment Stage. The two entertainment stages will also feature performances by many of our area schools including Baker, Chalker, Pickett’s Mill, Big Shanty and Hayes Elementary, as well as Awtrey, McClure and Barber Middle School. The Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/ Big Shanty Festival is held in downtown Kennesaw on both sides of Main Street (Highway 293) and is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association (a non-profit organization). The hours of operation are 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 21, and noon-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 22. Admission is FREE. For more information call Jonathan Jenkins or Bill Watson at 770-423-1330.

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They Will Skate Again

by Jennifer Myrick, Kennesaw Georgia

April 28, 2018 at Kennesaw Skate Park We are inviting hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day at the Kennesaw Skate Park, in Swift Cantrell Park, Kennesaw on Saturday April 28. SCHEDULE: 9:00 am Check In Desk Opens; 10:00 am Welcome Speech; 10:30 til 2:00 Adaptive Skate Clinic. Lunch is on us! We serve light breakfast snacks, an awesome lunch, and water throughout the day for registered athletes and volunteers. Bring a helmet, knee and elbow pads, and of course, your fastest wheels. Very special thanks for triple eight offering to bring some helmets and knee and elbow pads for athletes who don’t have their own equipment, but want to participate! All Athletes and Volunteers need to register at https://liferollson.org/georgia before the day of the event. Hosted by Life Rolls On an Epic Surf and Skate organization for wheelchair athletes. Founded by world champion quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On is dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury. Believing that adaptive surfing and skating could inspire infinite possibilities beyond paralysis, Life Rolls On began as a splash into the unknown on September 11, 2001; achieved 501c3 nonprofit status in 2002; and now touches the lives of hundreds of thousands. Life Rolls On Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 that utilizes action sports to assist and inspire young people affected by spinal cord injury. www.liferollson.org

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The Big Shanty Festival PARADE – will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. The Parade features fabulous floats and proud marchers – plus winners of many pageants along with Allatoona, Kell, Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb High School Bands. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw. So grab your sister, brother, neighbors, friends, round up your church group, scout group, bring your business vehicles and let’s all parade down Main Street. It is an exciting way to start the Festival. You know you will see everyone you know in Kennesaw that weekend! Parade form available on kennesawbusiness.org, scroll to bottom.

CONGRATULATIONS KMHS LITERARY TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS

Kennesaw Mountain placed FIRST overall in the State (7A) Literary Competition in Buford on Saturday, March 17. KMHS – 36; Mill Creek - 31; Hillgrove – 16 KMHS had 4 INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPS : Nick Haddad – Humorous Interpretation; Ayana Arrington – Dramatic Interpretation (defending state champ);Meredith Johns – International Extemporaneous Speaking (defending state champ)and Olivia Seabaugh – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking. In addition, the following students earned points for the Overall State Title: Sydney Schulte – Female Solo - Second; Rego Jaquish – Argumentative Essay - Third KMHS State Champions are pictured above. A big thank you to Coy Dunn, Fine Arts Dept., Patricia Jacobson, chorus and Niki Jaquish, Chair of English Dept.

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Happy 14th Birthday Jaiden! You are such an amazing young man and you make us so proud everyday! Continue to live by the Lords way, work hard, have humor and stay humble. Everything is falling into place for DANTE H a p p y 1 6 t h your bright future. Love Always, Mom, Dad, Birthday Dante!! Leo and Nee. We thank God for Nyla James choosing us to be Happy 16th your parents!! There Birthday to our aren’t enough words beautiful daughter in any language to Nyla!! Pursue your express how much dreams and follow we love you!!! You your heart. We are are an amazing, so proud of you!! smart, hard working God Bless you. Love and witty young man! Mom, Dad, Yanis We pray God’s protection and blessings over and Nathan. your life!! We love you!! Dad, Mom, and Mason Happy 10th Birthday Tyler! You are such a sweet, smart & funny young man. You make us so proud everyday & we love you so very much! Mom, dad, Brandon & Ryan.

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Has time gotten away from you this year? Are you afraid of owing tax and want to delay payment? Any taxpayer is allowed to request an extension of time to file their tax returns. The extension only allows you additional time to prepare and file the forms. There is no extension of time to pay any tax due. Any additional tax owed is due by April 17. Any return filed after April 17 without a valid, timely filed extension will be subject to penalties and interest. The penalties and interest are all based on the amount of additional tax that is due with the return. If the late filed return shows an overpayment for 2017 there is no penalty for filing late. The Late Filing Penalty is 5% per month or part of a month that the return is late, up to a 25% maximum penalty. Any 2017 taxes paid after April 17 will incur a Late Payment Penalty of 1/2% per month or part of a month, also up to a 25% maximum penalty. In addition, the IRS charges interest from April 17 until the tax is paid. The IRS believes that 3-1/2 months is enough time to make a good estimate of what the total tax liability will be for the tax year. The application for automatic extension of time to file (Form 4868) has only 4 lines: (1) Estimate of total tax liability for 2017, (2) Total 2017 payments, (3) Balance Due, and (4) Amount you are paying. If you file the extension form and your amounts are reasonably accurate, the IRS will not assess the Late Filing penalty (if you actually do file by the extended due date of October 15). If the IRS determines that the estimate was not reasonable or if you do not actually file by October 15 the extension could be null and void and all penalties will be calculated from April 17. Have you finished your returns and know that you owe additional tax, but don’t have the ability to pay? Don’t delay filing. File the returns by April 17 without full payment so that you are in no danger of being assessed the late filing penalty. Pay as much as you can with the return to minimize the late payment penalty and interest. Complete and include form 9465 to request an installment agreement from the IRS.

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Farmer’s Market & Dinner at the Depot BY TRACEY VIARS

The Farmer’s Market & Dinner at the Depot returns May 7th on Monday evenings at the Depot. The season will go until September 24th with no events on Memorial Day, the week of July 4th or Labor Day. The Farmer’s market will offer a variety of fresh vegetables & fruits, baked goods, prepared goods, jams & jellies, locally produced honey and more! The market will be in the circle this season with the food trucks. Some vendors require cash but many take debit/credit cards. Hours for FM are 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Dinner at the Depot will start at 5:30 pm and go until 8:30 pm. A variety of food trucks will be rotating throughout the season. Food trucks take cash, credit and debit cards.There will be live music each week and different types of entertainment throughout the season. There are tables and chairs for guests on site or they are welcome to bring their own chairs and picnic blankets. Visitors have an opportunity to shop for fresh produce and prepared goods and eat an easy dinner while they celebrate “No Cook Monday”. The Farmer’s Market is rain or shine and guests should follow the Dinner at the Depot Facebook page for updates on trucks, entertainment and weather closures at https://www.facebook.com/Dinner-at-the-Depot.

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The 5th Annual Kennesaw Beer Fest takes place on April 28th from 1 pm to 5 pm at Depot Park in downtown Kennesaw. There will be 100+ beers on tap with many being craft beers from the local area and the state of Georgia including samples from Kennesaw breweries Burnt Hickory Brewery, Dry County Brewing and Southern Sky Brewing as well as Lazy Guy Distillery. There will also be 25+ wines to choose from. Food will be available for purchase at the festival. The musical entertainment will be “The Geeks” a fun and seriously entertaining band. Tickets are on sale at Xorbia.com at https://atlantabeerfestivals.xorbia.com/kennesawbeer-wine-festival/xt/?referral=xt-buy-tix. Advance tickets are This ad was created $35 and include all the tastings you desire. Tickets prices based will on information you have provided us. Due to time constraints and the go up to $40 on April 19th and will be $50 at the gate the day ofneed to meet our publication date, we can only make corrections Driver to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. the event. There will be reduced price Designated tickets available at the gate only. This is a rainAgain or shine event.ofNo dogs because time constrants, a second proof of any changes made will and no one under 21 will be allowed to enter the event. Uber or Lyftnot to be andresubmitted from the event is approval. for your suggested. Beer lists, maps and other details regarding the event will be posted at the event website at: http://www.kennesawbeerwinefestival.com/ All major ad change requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverKennesaw Parks and Recreation Host tise in.to Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher.

Camp Expo

The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a free Camp Expo at Please call 770-851-5469 the Ben Robertson Community Center on Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation staffers and local providers will be on hand toor answer questions email corrections to brightnews@aol.com and provide information about summer camp offerings. Over two dozen unique programs will be represented in activities ranging from dance, gymnastics and soccer to LEGO® engineering and fine arts. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. A discount will be offered for registration accepted on-site during the event. Registration for all summer camps, classes and workshops opens April 6 for Kennesaw city residents, and April 20 for non-residents.The Ben Robertson Community Center is located at 2753 Watts Drive in Kennesaw. For more information, visit kennesaw-ga.gov or contact Recreation Programs Coordinator Lindsey Pritchard at (770) 422-9714.

RECYCLING AND SHREDDING EVENT

Keep Kennesaw Beautiful will host a Spring community recycling event on Saturday, April 28 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Kennesaw Public Works facility on 3080 Moon Station Road. Take advantage of this opportunity to recycle unwanted electronics and scrap metal items, donate gently used shoes, and shred personal documents securely. Additionally, the Public Works glass recycling station usually only available on weekdays will be open during this event. The event is free and open to all. Acceptable electronic items include computer equipment (hard drives are completely demolished in a crusher), small appliances, telephones, cameras, VCRs, typewriters, fax machines and flat screen TVs/monitors. 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. Older model tube TVs and CRT monitors will NOT be accepted at this event. Secure personal document shredding will be done on-site; the document limit is ten boxes, no need to remove staples, paper clips, etc., but documents should be removed from three-ring binders. Shredding is available while capacity remains in the on-site shredder truck; the shredding station may close early if the shredding truck reaches capacity prior to 1pm. Shoes will be collected at this event to support KKB’s 2018 Shoe Drive Fundraiser. Working with Funds2Orgs, KKB will collect gently used shoes for recycling/reuse. Shoes donated at the event should be free of rips, tears, and holes, and should still be wearable.

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SAT APRIL 14 PRAISE BANDS JAM! - 5:00 pm. Parks Stamper, 104.7 Fish Radio, will Emcee Youth in Mission’s annual fundraiser concert at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main Street in Kennesaw, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 5:00-8:00pm in the Welcome Center. FREE Admission, Donations Accepted. Vote for your favorite FOOD: “Sliders and Sides” - Come on out on April 14 for Food, Fun, and Worship. For information call (770) 425-5129 or visit www. yimcharity.com

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Mostly Mutts’ mascots Maz the cat and Jag the dog are excited to announce this year’s Mostly Mutts spring “Flea” Market fundraiser. We have secured a perfect location in the Acworth Crossing shopping center where we will be neighbors with PetSmart, Michael’s and BestBuy among other stores. It is located on Cobb Parkway just south of The Home Depot.Shopping Dates/Times:April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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JUNK REMOVAL Unwanted items in your home? Think it’s going to be too expensive or a hassle? Just text a picture of your items to 404-456-4716 and I’ll text you back a quote. That simple. Get your cheap quote today! A. D, McCord will be glad to help. Help Wanted Comfort Keepers, an industry leader in in-home caregiving, needs local CNA’s and Companion Caregivers to assist adults in Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Austell and Mableton. Interviewing daily for immediate openings, full or part-time shifts. Call 678-354-0102.

YARD/GARAGE SALE

Friday April 13 and Saturday, April 14: 9:00-4:00;Sunday April 15, 9:00-2:00 hosted by the Kennesaw Mtn.Shrine Club 1380 White Circle S.W., Marietta,Ga.30060

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May 18-May 28 The largest Shrine Circus and Fair in North America is back for its 76th year! Packed with more excitement than ever, this year’s Tarzan Zerbini Circus features several new acts under the Big Top presented by the world-famous ringmaster Richard Curtis, and the return of all your favorites including the Shrine Circus Clowns. Fireworks on both Saturdays are sure to amaze and entertain kids of all ages! The Circus Midway will be on the grounds of Jim R. Miller Park beginning on Friday May 18, 2018 at 5:00PM. The Midway opens Monday through Friday at 5:00PM, 10:00AM on Saturdays (& Memorial Day), and 12:00PM on Sundays. For more information call 404-419-6755, or visit the circus website at www.2018shrinecircus.com.

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way that should be helpful to family history researchers. In his presentation, he explains how the Southeastern Indians -the Creeks and Cherokee in Georgia in particular- have been misunderstood in many ways and their history has often been distorted to fit our Eurocentric traditions. The reality, Dr. Kitchens asserts, is far more interesting. It is fair to say the Creeks and Cherokee influenced the development of the state far more than most of us ever imagined. The public is invited to all monthly meetings of the Cobb County Genealogy Society. Free parking is available in the church parking lots. Visit http://www.cobbgagensoc. org/ or Email: ccgs@cobbgagensoc.org.

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Cobb Civic Center. Book sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The civic center is located at 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta and has plenty of free parking. Acceptable forms of payment are cash and checks. On Friday until 1 p.m., electronic devices are not permitted. Patrons will only be able to buy up to two boxes of items at a time on Friday until 1 p.m. Sunday is BYOB (Bring Your Own Box) Day. You can bring any size box you like and fill it to the top. All profits from this sale go directly to buying more items for the 16 libraries in the Cobb County Public Library System. For more information, call Jonathan McKeown at 770-528-2332 or email mckeownj@ cobbcat.org.

Friday Evening May 4 at 8:00 pm The Earl Smith Strand Theatre Tickets on sale for $20.00 at

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MARIETTA GREEK FESTIVAL

Want to experience Greece, but don’t have time for the flight? Go to the Marietta Greek Festival on May 18th, 19th & 20th, and leave your suitcases behind! Admission is $5 and children under 12 are free. The festival is held on the church grounds located at 3431 Trickum Road in Marietta. Visit www.MariettaGreekFestival. com or call the Church Office at 770-924-8080 for more information.

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Murder! at The Strand

Murder! at The Strand, an immersive theatrical who-dun-it, is coming to Marietta Square this April 12-15, 2018. Using all of The Strand—including its beautiful 500seat auditorium and proscenium stage—this interactive, world-premiere event challenges the audience to identify the true story behind a nefarious crime and the criminal with the motive to commit it. Perfect for mystery enthusiasts, escape room fans, play veterans, and non-theatre goers alike, Murder! at The Strand is an opportunity for patrons to experience the historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre as never before. Created by director and playwright Corey Bradberry and escape room designer Jeremy Ledbetter, this 75 minute interactive experience will invite patrons to take on the roles of audience members, witnesses to a crime, and ultimately investigators following clues, interacting with the actors, and examining the space to identify the culprit. Patrons will be given the chance to explore many areas of the theatre not typically open to guests, making this an exciting opportunity to see ‘behind the scenes’ of the historic theatre. Tickets are $45 and are on sale now at www.earlsmithstrand.org and The Strand box office. Ticket availability is limited for this unique experience, so get yours today! Group discounts are available through the box office at 770.293.0080 or 117 North Park Square. Show Dates & Times:: Thursday, April 12 @ 7:00PM & 8:30PM; Friday, April 13 @ 7:00PM & 8:30PM; Saturday, April 14 @ 3:00pm, 7:00PM, & 8:30PM; Sunday, April 15 @ 3:00PM

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For this month’s article, I will focus on the word BLUETOOTH. As technology has become more advanced we needed a way for our different electronic devices to talk to each other. In 1994, the Danish tech company, Ericsson, came up with the idea of creating a new product to fulfill that need. Ericsson brought in partners, Nokia and Intel, to jointly work on this project. At one of the early meetings, they decided they needed a project code name. After some discussion, they picked the name Bluetooth. This was certainly a strange word, but it has an interesting history and is connected to what the technology companies were trying to do. In 970, after the death of the Viking king of Norway, Harald Gormsson took the throne. He had already been the king of Denmark for 12 years. After he became king of both Denmark and Norway, he united the two Viking nations into one. He earned the name “Bluetooth” because he had a dead tooth that had turned a shade of blue. Ericsson, Nokia and Intel, choose “Bluetooth” because their new product united devices like Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson had united Denmark and Norway. Later on, when the product was finished, and the companies were trying to decide on a better name, they couldn’t think of one! An interesting addition to this story is that the Bluetooth logo is a combination of the Viking runes H and B, standing for Harald Bluetooth- see diagram below.

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ACWORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Dave McClanahan, CFP® PRESIDENT

Spring has sprung and if you do business in Acworth, or would like to, I want to personally invite you to connect with your fellow business owners and professionals at the Acworth Business Association’s annual Golf Tournament! Our annual Golf Tournament is one of the highlights of the year for our Acworth business community! We will have more than 120 golfers at Cobblestone Golf Course, but you don’t have to golf to be a part and get exposure for your business while having a great time. Tuesday, April 17th is the big day and there is still time to join us as a foursome or tee sponsor. Go to AcworthBusiness.org for details. ABA is also about giving. In Acworth we have one of the most generous business communities around. Every year we give thousands of dollars back to our community from membership dues, event proceeds, and our Presidential Sponsors. Take it from one of our six annual scholarship recipients, Chandler Knight. Chandler says, “By awarding me the ABA Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden, allowing me to focus on learning… Your generosity fuels my desire to help others. One day, I will be a crucial contributor to the community as a healthcare provider.” In addition to scholarships, we support our teachers, help feed hungry children in our own backyard through our local YMCA, give back to our Veterans through the American Legion, and much, much more. ABA is an investment in your business, and an investment in the Acworth community. Our goal is for everyone who does business in Acworth to join ABA either as member, or get the most “bang for your buck” as a Presidential Sponsor. We need each other, and together we are raising the tide for ourselves and for Acworth. Maybe it’s time for you to get on board the ABA train—there’s no more rewarding train in town.

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ABA Luncheon- 11:30am Thursday, April 12th. NorthStar Church- 3413 Blue Springs Rd. Kennesaw, Ga 30144. Guest Speaker: Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber CEO. Entry Fee $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP at www.AcworthBusiness. org ABA Morning Jolt- 7:45am Tuesdays, April 10th & 24th. American Legion Post 304 4220 S Main St. Acworth, GA 30101. Networking event that focuses on passing referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided. ABA Alive After Five- 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, April 12th . Uncle Maddio’s Pizza3245 Cobb Pkwy NW Ste 105, Acworth, GA 30101.Open social networking that promotes relationship building in a relaxed atmosphere for members, drink ticket and food provided. Free for members Annual ABA Golf Tournament 9:00am, Tuesday,April 17th.Cobblestone Golf CourseRegister at www.acworthbusiness. org ABA Women’s Business Network Luncheon 11:30-1:00pm, April 19th Logan Farm House- 4756 Logan Rd, Acworth, GA 30101.Ladies networking specially formulated to connect and empower women in business. RSVP must be completed in advance via www.acworthbusiness.org Speaker: Erin Wolf (KSU Women’s Leadership Center)Entry Fee $20/person

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THE MAYOR’S DESK

Spring weather had arrived and so has event season here in Acworth! We are always excited to bring you exceptional events and a full spring calendar. We know what a special community we live in, which is why we love to host events in our historic downtown and bring people here to experience the charm for themselves when they visit Acworth. The spring events open with the Acworth Farmers Market on Friday, April 6. Located in the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on Main Street, the market is held from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Friday mornings through Friday, October 26. Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing Parks will open on Saturday, April 14 for the 2018 season. Both parks are open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. There is a $5.00 parking fee weekdays and $10.00 on weekends for all non-City of Acworth Residents. The infamous Acworth Beach at Cauble Park will open on Saturday, April 28, along with South Shore Beach on the other side of Lake Acworth. Both parks are free of charge on weekdays but charge a small fee to non-residents on the weekends. South Shore Park will be $5.00 per car and Cauble Park will be $10.00 per car. City residents will receive a 2018 parking decal in the mail that will allow them access to the parks free of charge. Mark your calendars for the second annual Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing Park, taking place on Saturday, May 5! Race day combines various cultural activities with food and fun for spectators and participants. To learn more about this sport or to get involved, please visit: www.acworthdragonboatfestival.com. 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

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Camp Acworth Summer Day Camp is for children ages 6 - 14 (Children attending 1st 8th grade in upcoming school year). Camp consists of eight, one week sessions beginning the last week in May and concluding at the end of July (there is no camp the week of July 4). Normal camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and extended hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery as well as arts and crafts and team sport activities. Each week campers go on a field trip to exciting places like Stars and Strikes, Medieval Times and the World of Coke. Weekly guests will visit Camp Acworth and teach kids a variety of subjects, ranging from public safety to performing arts. For more information or to register, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org. One day you will realize that material things mean nothing. All that matters is the well-being of the people in your life.

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The members of Acworth Masonic Lodge #176 recent travelled to Macon to cook an extra special Chicken dinner for the children and staff of the Masonic Home of Georgia. Johnny and Mary Aikens of the lodge are pictured with A few of the 30 children in residence at the home. Since June 14, 1905 the Masonic Home of Georgia has served over 2100 children in need from the State of Georgia. The Home is a residential child care facility that provides basic care to children in need. http://www.masonichomeofgeorgia.com/ChildPlacement/ childplacement.html The Acworth Masonic Lodge meets at 4497 McClain Circle, Acworth GA 30101, the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Fellowship at 6:30pm and meeting at 7:30pm. For more information on the Masonic Lodge in Acworth, send an email to acworth176@comcast. net or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcworthMasonicTemple176/

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Spring Arts Festival at Kennesaw State University features art workshops, iron pour, and artists market

Kennesaw State University’s School of Art and Design is celebrating the arts with a free Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Professors from the School of Art and Design will lead arts activities that include demonstrations and workshops on Psychic Drawing, Portrait Drawing, and Raku Ceramics firing. Don’t miss the fascinating Iron Pour and the Forging and Glass Demonstrations. New this year is an artists’ market featuring over 30 local artists. Geo Sipp, director of the School of Art and Design said, “This is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the School of Art and Design, to experience different types of art, and to make your own art.” This year, you may even make your own digital Mother’s Day card. All activities are free except for the scratch block molds used for the iron pour. T-Shirts and food are available for purchase. Free parking is available in the Central Parking Deck; activities will be held in and around the Visual Arts Building and the Zuckerman Museum of Art on the Kennesaw campus. For more information and the complete schedule, please visit www.KSUArtsFestival. com.

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MARIETTA GREEK FESTIVAL

Want to experience Greece, but don’t have time for the flight? Come to the Marietta Greek Festival on May 18th, 19th & 20th, and leave your suitcases behind! The largest cultural event in Northwest Georgia attracts a diverse crowd and will delight all of your senses! You’ll pick up the scent of delicious Greek dishes as your palate is tempted by heavenly Greek pastries. Your ears will perk up at the live music, while your eyes gaze upon the authentically costumed dancers as they perform in the South’s only Greek amphitheater! Inside the Agora (marketplace), you’ll have a unique shopping experience courtesy of a multitude of merchants. Outside, your children can participate in various games, activities and crafts in the Kid’s Area. Niko’s Pub offers adults the opportunity to quench their thirst with Greek wine, beer, and liqueur, and the new Greek Street Food tent offers delightful portable food options. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Byzantine style sanctuary to see the beautiful iconography and learn more about the Orthodox faith! Admission is $5 and children under 12 are free. This year the festival is offering special pre-sale packages that include free admission, as well as other substantial coupon deals. The festival donates a portion of its proceeds to the local community through two wonderful organizations: Habitat for Humanity, and the Philoptochos (Friends of the Poor) Society. The festival is held on the church grounds located at 3431 Trickum Road in Marietta. It will be open from 3pm - 11pm on Friday, 10am - 11pm on Saturday, and 10am - 6pm on Sunday, with FREE parking and continuous FREE shuttle service. Visit www.MariettaGreekFestival. com or call the Church Office at 770-924-8080 for more information. Come be Greek for the day…OPA!

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You will be absolutely amazed by the free entertainment at the event this year. Lady Houdini– Kristen Johnson is no “lovely” magician’s assistant. She’s Lady Houdini, an escape artist who has successfully performed thousands of public feats and broken Harry Houdini’s record for the most water escapes ever. She is currently the only female anywhere in the world attempting the water torture cell. SHOWS: Saturday at Noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm.; Sunday: 1 pm, 3 pm & 5 pm.This breath-taking show is presented by Loud Security Systems Inc. The Grizzly Experience, presented by Kennesaw Mountain Veterinary Services. is an educational Grizzly Bear Show and exhibit. The Show brings an in depth up close and personal look into the life of North Americas’ most prestigious predator, the Alaskan Grizzly Bear. SHOWS: Saturday at 1 pm, 3 pm & 5 pm; Sunday: Noon, 2 pm & 4 pm Wildlife Wendy is an informative & interactive bird show containing birds from all over the world. Gaze in wonder at their vibrant colors & fun personalities. Wendy’s tropical birds will provide an up-close and personal encounter with the most entertaining species of the bird world. SHOWS: Saturday at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm; Sunday: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm. Also, strolling through the festival will be the metal phenomenon known as “Robocars”. Robocars are a unique & fun range of brightly colored, life-size, transforming Robot Vehicles. Operator driven, they walk & drive creating endless excitement & photo opportunities for the whole family. Robocars is proudly presented by Carl Black of Kennesaw. Strolling daily at noon, 2 pm & 4 pm. Photos in Carl Black booth daily 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm In the parking lot, adjacent to Trackside grill there will be a new Food Court featuring live music both Saturday & Sunday from the spectacular Scott Thompson. In addition, this area will feature one of our Local entertainment stages. A local favorite, Scott will be performing on Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and return on Sunday from noon till 5:00 pm. Cobb EMC will also be providing complimentary cell phone charging stands so you will be able to stay connected & charged up throughout the day!

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Millions of people suffer from allergic conjunctivitis during different times of the year. The problem may also be called “allergy eyes” or “ocular allergies”. Itchy eyes are the most common symptom associated with eye allergies, and is triggered by outdoor and indoor allergens. For some, eye allergies can prove so bothersome that they hinder work performance and interfere with leisure or sports activities. In allergic conjunctivitis, it’s the eyelid and the clear membrane of the eye that are affected the most. Symptoms of this problem include, itching, redness, swelling, and discharge. The discharge may be similar to tearing, or it may be thicker and string-like. Other symptoms are burning, sensitivity to light, and blurred vision. The eyes are an easy target for allergens and irritants because, like the skin, they are exposed and sensitive to the outside environment. Certain medications and cosmetics also can cause eye allergy symptoms. The body’s response to these allergens and irritants is the release of chemicals, called histamines, which produce inflammation. One of the most difficult things about suffering from allergic conjunctivitis is trying to keep your hands away from your eyes. Rubbing and scratching will only worsen the symptoms. One remedy that seems to help is to apply cold compresses to the eyes and to rinse the eyes and face with cool water. For some, over-the-counter eye drops can bring relief, and antihistamines taken orally can sometimes help relieve the discomfort as well. Many require prescription eye drops to relieve the symptoms. When experiencing the symptoms mentioned above, it’s essential to seek a professional diagnosis. Allergic conjunctivitis often has similar symptoms to more serious problems, such as infections of the eyes. Your eye care professional is best able to treat this condition with specific anti-allergy drops that can keep those red, itchy eyes away and have you back to your life, symptom free. For more information or an appointment, call Dr. Reach at 770-974-3153.

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Cera Rose Prather, with deep roots as a seventh generation product from Acworth, will be expanding her branches this fall as she attends Murray State University in Murray Kentucky. As a senior and soon to be graduate of Allatoona High School, Cera has been the Lady Buccaneers starting varsity goalie all four years. She has earned accolades including All Region and Most Valuable Player. She is also the goalie for Southern Soccer Academy, a top level competitive club sponsored by England’s Premier League, Chelsea. Cera will continue her soccer career at Murray State on full scholarship for both athletics and academics, where she currently plans to major in French with a minor in International Business. Murray state, located in the Lake District of western Kentucky, dominates the Ohio Valley Conference in the NCAA Division I, and achieved a major goal of competing in the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament. Cera’s parents, Lori and Steve, are very proud of Cera’s accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom saying, “Cera has continued to work hard to become the best she can at the most difficult position on the field. Her mental strength and coach on the field attitude will serve her well in the next phase of her life.” Pictured: Cera is seated on right, at her signing for Murray State at Allatoona High School, accompanied by teammates and friends.

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Head Coach Shane Queen and the North Cobb Warriors Football coaching staff invites your rising 1st-8th grader to attend the 2018 Youth Camp at North Cobb High School, June 4-7, 6:00-8:00 pm. All attendees will be grouped by age appropriate skills to develop and teach speed, agility, ball security, stance and starts, blocking, throwing, catching and the USA Football Heads Up Tackling making the game of football safer than it’s ever been. Campers will receive one on one instruction from the North Cobb staff that has directed the program to 7 consecutive State Playoff appearances, the 4th longest active streak in Georgia’s largest classification while placing nearly 100 student-athletes in college on scholarship and maintaining a team GPA over 3.5 during that time. Our proprietary approach to player ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: development prepares young men to win on the field, in the classroom and in life. Register online at www.ncfootballcamp.com. Any questions can be directed to camp director and assistant coach at Robert. ADDRESS CORRECT ingram@cobbk12.org. Come join the Warriors because the next chapter begins with YOU!

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time they step on the court or the playing field. There is pressure to perform, to come through in the clutch, for their teammates and coaches are there every single game. Nervousness, butterflies the stomach even jitters are running through DATEin the body of the athlete every time, every game. There are some athletes that handle the pressure better than others. We hear the word choke way too often to describe a player when they don’t come through in the clutch. Sometimes it’s not that they didn’t perform but the opposing player simply out performed them on that given moment. A batter hits a game ending groundball with bases loaded to end the game and we want to say he choked. Maybe the pitcher made a perfect pitch and that is all the hitter could do. The fans can be brutal. We hear it every single game we go to no matter what level, from professional all the way down to the youth leagues. Yes parents, your words very well can put so much pressure on your athlete they only hear your words instead of concentrating on performing. Believe it or not, they hear your voice over everyone else’s voice including many times the coaches. Instead of playing for themselves, instead of performing for the moment and their teammates, the unbelievable pressure of performing for you, not wanting to disappoint you, letting you down becomes unbearable. You may be thinking, no way not my kid. I only cheer on my child. Do you? How many instructions do you give your athlete in the middle of a game? How many thoughts are you putting in their head as they are stepping up to the plate? There is enough pressure, do not add to it. Enjoy every moment you get to watch your child play a sport. There will be a time when they no longer play and that time is gone. And you never ever want to hear the words, “please don’t come to my game today, I get too nervous when you are there.”

Early Spring Fishing has arrived

Love is in the air, or in the water I should say. Pre spawn activities were in full swing as the Big Shanty Bassmasters traveled to Lake Oconee, March 10 and 11th for their monthly tournament. The male bass were up shallow hunting for the best spot to prepare a nest for their lady friend. The weather did make a change but at least it wasn’t miserable cold. Day one gave us sunshine in the morning with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Michael Miranda was 1st on the Co- Angler side with 3 fish that tipped the scales at 5.03 lbs, Danny Perdue was 2nd on the Boater side at 3 fish for 4.13 lbs, and Al Frix was 1st on the boater side at 4 fish for 6.08lbs. Day two brought lite rain for much of the day, Bill Scearce was 1st on the Co Angler side at 2 fish for 4.04 lbs, Mike McMahon was 1st on the boater side at 3 fish at 8.04 lbs anchored by a 4.01lb largemouth. Mike reports his two main lure was a Junebug colored trick worm on a jighead and a Carolina rigged lizard in the same color fished on main lake points and secondary pockets. Water temps were right in the mid 50’s and was heavily stained from the rains early in the week leading up to the start of the tournament. As always we welcome new members, both boater and co angler. See bigshantybassmasters.com for details.

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Be sure to catch the ETO STORM at this year’s Big Shanty Festival. The ETO Martial Arts and Fitness demonstration team has been a long time favorite of the festival. Their presentation includes martial arts stunts/techniques, board/brick breaks, and weapons choreographed to exciting signature music. This year’s team is 22 members strong and ready to add to a fantastic weekend. The STORM will be performing on Saturday April 21st at 1:30 PM at the Depot Stage and at 2:30 PM at the City Hall stage. They will also perform on Sunday April 22nd at 1:30 PM on the Depot stage and at 2:30 PM on the City Hall Stage. For more information on the STORM team – please call ETO at 770-528-9821 or check out www.myeto.com. GO ETO STORM!

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A few more weeks until summer break! Don’t miss your opportunity to kick into some fun with ETO! ETO is proud to host its fourth annual Camp ETO located at 2689 South Main Street in down town Kennesaw. This martial arts and fitness themed camp is offered for 2 weeklong sessions the weeks of June 11-15 and July 9-13. Camp ETO is the perfect summer event for both the seasoned martial artist and the beginner who has yet to throw a first punch. The week’s activities will focus on fitness, sportsmanship, safety awareness, community service, values lessons, and skills development in a fun and safe environment. In addition to martial arts, activities will include outdoor games, swimming, field trips, crafts, service projects and guest speakers. For more information or to enroll, please call ETO at 770-528-9821 or checkout www.myeto.com. GO ETO!

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The 4th graders of local Girl Scout Troop 1980 are passionate about animals and decided to do something to help homeless pets in their community. They approached Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue last September with an idea for a fundraising calendar. Not only are they animal lovers, but they are talented and creative artists as well. They came to our rescue facility to meet adoptable dogs and cats, and then they drew,painted and photographed the animals. The finished calendar was an outstanding and heart-warming way to showcase adoptable animals and bring awareness about homeless pets. Troop 1980 also partnered with Star Printing Company in Acworth, another big supporter of Mostly Mutts, that graciously printed 150 calendars at no charge. The Girl Scouts then distributed the calendars in return for donations to Mostly Mutts, and were very successful thanks to much hard work and dedication. On Saturday, March 3, The girls presented a check in the amount of $1580 to Mostly Mutts. Each of the 10 scouts raised over $140. Charlotte DeMarco from MM told the girls, each pet cost $100 dollars to save. And together the girls saved 15 animals through their art. Charlotte is pictured at the left with the girls and troop leaders.

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Charles Clifford Hartley II, age 14, of Kennesaw, has earned the highest award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts – the Eagle Scout Award. Cliff Hartley received the award after earning 26 Merit Badges, as well as completing his Eagle Scout Service Project. He designed, and built an Outdoor Worship Center at the New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Kennesaw as his service project. Approximately 173 community service hours were needed to complete the Outdoor Worship Center. A member of Troop 700, chartered to the New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Kennesaw, Cliff has been active in scouting from a Cub Scouts Tiger until earning his Eagle Rank. Standing with him are his parents, Clifford & Barbara Hartley.

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Jared Hooker, a senior at Allatoona High School, has earned his Eagle Scout Award, the highest award offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Jared belongs to Troop 353 out of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church and his project was Building a Foundation for a F-84 Thunderstreak at the Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History. In addition to his Eagle Scout, he will also receive some palms for earning 41 merit badges. Jared is a member of the Allatoona High School orchestra and is in dual enrollment this year also. Jared is the son of Rick and Karen Hooker.

DON’T HAVE TO GO TO VEGAS TO HAVE A GOOD TIME

Residents of Daybreak Village had a great time at their Casino Night on March 23. The dining room into a Casino. We had 3 Volunteers and a few family members join us. The residents played Black Jack, Roulette & more! DJ Denver played some jazz 30s & 40s music for a fun party atmosphere, and we served snacks and drinks.

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18 APR NC MARIETTA NEWS AND EVENTS

Marietta’s Gone With The Wind Museum to Relocate to Historic Brumby Hall

MARIETTA – Marietta’s Gone With the Wind Museum is excited to announce that it will move its collection to the Historic Brumby Hall and Gardens located just off the Marietta Square at 472 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square has been a mainstay in downtown Marietta since April 2003 when it opened in the historic Old Thomas Warehouse Building. With an extensive collection of memorabilia provided by Dr. Christopher Sullivan the museum is sure to delight and intrigue any Gone with the Wind fan, from novice to aficionado. We now look forward to welcoming both frequent guests and those new to our lovely museum to the Historic Brumby Hall and Gardens, our own little Tara. Brumby Hall has a rich history – one that is equal to the Gone With The Wind story. The first superintendent of the Georgia Military Institute, Colonel Arnoldus V. Brumby, built this lovely Greek revivalstyle house in 1851 with GMI adjacent to the house. When Union General William Sherman’s troops occupied Marietta in 1864, the house was used as a hospital. The GMI buildings were burned as the army departed on its infamous “March to the Sea,” but the house was spared, as Sherman and Brumby had been acquainted with one another at West Point. We will close at our current location on Monday, March 26th in order to carefully move our one of a kind collection to its new home. We will reopen at Brumby Hall by Monday, April 23, 2018. We are honored to not only continue to tell the story of the most iconic movie and film of all time, but also share the rich history of Brumby Hall with all those who visit.

MAY-RETTA DAZE ARTS & CRAFTS

The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department invites our community to attend the 42nd Annual May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival held in Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square on May 5-6, 2018. More than 100 local and area artists and craftspeople will display and sell their paintings, pottery, jewelry, and much more at the annual festival. Admission to the festival is free.

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Calling for volunteers of all ages to come out and assist Marietta Tree Keepers as we maintain Hill Park on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Hill Park is a pretty little pocket park that was transformed from a once vacant lot just a few blocks off the northeast corner of Historic Marietta Square. The park was dedicated to the memory of Willie Hill, deacon of Zion Baptist Church. We will also travel to other planting locations to maintain other past planting sites. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:30am to enjoy donuts and beverages before digging in to work. All ages are welcome to the familyfriendly event. Dress appropriately for the weather. Tools will be provided although volunteers are welcome to bring their favorite outdoor gloves and tools if they like. Large groups please contact us with your number of volunteers that will be in attendance. For more information, please call 770.424.4664.

Planting for a Greener Cobb

Do you love to garden and would you like to be part of a local garden club in your area? The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs(MCGC) would love for you to join a garden club and we invite you to our monthly meetings. Maybe you’re a beginner and lack basic gardening knowledge, or an experienced gardener looking to get involved in community projects. The upcoming meeting is on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 9:30am. Come and socialize and listen to this month’s program on “Planting for a Greener Cobb”. This presentation will feature a speaker from Keep Cobb Beautiful. The program will inform us about how KCB is working to beautify Cobb County. The meeting also informs you on what the garden clubs are doing in the Marietta area. The meeting will be held at the Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave, Marietta, GA, 30060, 770-427-3494

The City of Marietta is accepting applications for the 2018 Let Freedom Ring, July 4th parade. Download an application at mariettaga.gov. Type Parade in the search box. Deadline is Thursday, May 31 at 5 pm. More info: Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department, 770-794-5601

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Glory in the Garden, benefiting Marietta Educational Garden Center is Saturday, April 28th at 7 pm. It’s not too late to secure a table at this year’s themed event – “Farm to Table”. Tables are $360 and seat eight people. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available, ranging from $500 to $5000. Gather your friends and come to the Garden Center for this fun and fresh evening featuring the band Simply Southern! They will be showcasing a great play list of classic and contemporary country music. They know how to do it right and will be sure to get everyone up on their feet to dance! If you have boots, wear ‘em! This year’s catered option is a gourmet picnic dinner catered by Farm to Table, served family-style. Orders are being taken now for a delicious meal that will be delivered right to your table using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. All meals must be pre-paid/ ordered with cash or check--$240 for a table of 8. Of course, those with a passion for culinary creations may always bring your own picnic meal and beverages. So whether you’d like to plan the feast yourself or arrive and enjoy your pre-purchased dinner, Glory in the Garden promises to be a fun and delicious evening. This year’s table decorating theme is Farm to Table, celebrating local farmers and small businesses that grow and produce the food we eat every day. Prizes are awarded for: Best Themed Table (Farm to Table), Best Corporate Sponsor Table and Judge’s Choice To order tables or meals contact Kate Millholland at mgardenc@bellsouth.net or call 770-427-3494 on MWF between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. We can’t wait to see you in the garden for this beautiful evening!

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Kennesaw Police Department continued to strengthen its force as two new officers were sworn in during a ceremony in March. Officers Erin Bright and Patrick Jarratt stood proudly as they took the oath to protect and serve the citizens of Kennesaw after completing 10 weeks of intense training at the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy. The officers experienced firearms training, studied and were tested on their ability to successfully handle situations that involve mental illness, domestic violence and many more. They also were trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

Derek Easterling, Mayor Wow! Where has the time gone – the month of April is upon us and summer is just around the corner. The City is preparing for another year of wonderful activities and events. One of my favorite words is opportunity, and there is plenty of opportunity for you and your family 144 Years Combined - Funeral Planning to participate in our Taking care of your family members in Acworth and Kennesaw since community. ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: The Big Shanty Parade and Festival is based on information you have provided us. Due to 1983 is what our staff does best. With our experienced personnel, Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. Yes, Dallas d the need to meet our publication date, we can only make we can ensure your final wishes will be respectfully carried out. Street, Watts Drive, and the round-about will be ADDRESS CORRECT ng, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. open before the festival begins! Also coming We offer endless service options – from direct cremation, traditional me constraints, a second proof of any changes made will in April is the Summer Camp Expo hosted PHONE event NUMBER center. ForCORRECT or your services, approval. to providing catering services in our new by Parks & Recreation, the Keep Kennesaw Beautiful E-Recycling and Shredding Event, experienced planning at a better value, Winkenhofer Pine Ridge PRICES CORRECT and the Kennesaw Downtown Development e requests will have to be done in the next issue you Funeral Home and Cemetery is the trusted choice in Planning a Authority will host the 5th Annual Beer and you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. Wine Festival in downtown on April 28th. Celebration of Life gathering that truly honor’s one’s life and memory. SPELLING Just around the corner in May, the City will the Eighth Annual Kennesaw Grand Meet ease email changes or okay to our Staff EXPIRATION DATE kick-off Prix 5K Race Series with the Swift-Cantrell Classic on Mother’s Day weekend. brightnews@aol.com You will have to admit, in our community or call 770-851-5469 there are many opportunities for each of us to participate in and to be a part of something; something even bigger than ourselves. There are opportunities to improve your neighborhood, your health, to help a neighbor in need, and to share your talents and skills to improve our community. At the top of my list of practices to guide me through the day is: Commit yourself every day, not sporadically or just when it is easy – EXCEED EXPECTATIONS! I encourage each of you to see the many great opportunities right in front of you; lay your excuses to the side and make the most of Steve Price, Eddie Lummus, Chuck Peavy, Arlis Bradford, Calvin Taylor, every opportunity working to create a positive Barbara Leslie, Lauren Wilt, Morgan Smith, Becky Ortiz difference and change in our community and in your life. You will be amazed at what you Is your family prepared for the inevitable? Preplan Today. can do!

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APRIL LECTURE

The Southern Museum will host an outdoor lecture titled “The Andrews Raid” in honor of the anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase. The lecture is being presented in partnership with the Kennesaw Historical Society and local historian, Michael K. Shaffer on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. outside at the Underpass Amphitheater at the Depot in Downtown Kennesaw, 2829 Cherokee Street. The Lecture will be moved inside The Southern Museum in case of inclement weather. This is a paid event – cash only at site, credit at Museum. Adults are $7.50, Seniors (60+) are $6.50, Children (ages 4 – 12) are $5.50. Event is FREE for Museum and Kennesaw Historical Society members. The Museum will be open from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to accommodate guests.

Spring is Time to Clean House

Erika Orcutt, Orcutt Law Spring has finally arrived in Georgia, along with the annual ritual of “spring cleaning.” It also means tax time, which creates the perfect opportunity to “clean house” and get your financial affairs in order. Following a few simple steps can make cleaning your financial house relatively painless. First, take an inventory of your assets and liabilities. It sounds intimidating, but it’s just creating a list of what you own and what you owe. It provides a snapshot of where you stand financially and can be a great tool to compare your financial health from year to year. Second, review your financial accounts. Make a list of all financial accounts, where they are held, and the contact information for financial advisors, accountants, or brokers. Can any accounts (or safe deposit boxes) be consolidated or closed? Are you paying too much in fees? Are beneficiary designations current? Third, locate and review all insurance policies. Check your policies to make sure they have not lapsed or expired, you have sufficient coverage, and all beneficiaries are current. Consult with your agent or trusted professional advisor about life or health changes affecting the amount of coverage you need. Fourth, locate and review your estate planning documents. These documents may include a will, trust, power of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, or living will. Have there been any recent life changes in the family like a birth, death, marriage, or divorce? If it has been more than five years since you prepared or updated your estate plan, or if you don’t have one, consult with an experienced estate planning lawyer to ensure you have the proper documents in place to protect your loved ones and your legacy. Finally, if you have minor or special needs children, do you have a plan in place to provide for their care in an emergency? An emergency child protection plan can appoint a temporary guardian while you are incapacitated, or after death until a permanent guardian is appointed, so that the child would not be placed in foster care. While getting your “house in order” seems like work, some spring cleaning efforts now can save you and your loved ones from unnecessary stress, hassles, and expenses later. For more information or appointment, call Erika Orcutt at 678-383-7857.

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