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Crystal Carr and her husband, Rick Caffey, are the owners of AroundAbout Acworth. Crystal has owned several small businesses over the years and is a licensed Real Estate Agent. Rick has also owned several small businesses and is an active member of the Air Force

Reserves. He is also a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm.

Freedom ChurchOne Church, Two LocationsSee pages 20 - 21

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City of Acworth 2010 All-America City Winner

FEATUREDCommunity 6 — 16COMMUNITY NEWS

20 — 21COVER STORY

26 — 27SUMMER CAMPS

28 — 29 READERS’ CHOICE BEST OF THE BEST

32 — 33ACWORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Celebrations24 — 25 BIRTHDAYS

25ANNIVERSARIES

COLUMNSLifesytles36LEAVING A LEGACY PLAN

36PILLOW TALK

38 12 MONTHS OF GIVING

38POSTURE PERFECT

40DINNER ON A DIME

40SEEING RED

42BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Faith44ACCIDENTAL EAVESDROPPING

44EYE SPY

Don Akridge, Rick Caffey, Cherish Carr, Crystal Carr, Jeff Chase, James Albright,

Ashley George, Dr. Nedra Dodds, Lauren Ham, Tiffany Hughes, Dan Jape,

C. A. Phillips, Dr. Dylan Reach, Frank White, Marian Williams, J. R. Lee, Dr. Sherri Ziomek &

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Kandrac & Kole InterIors desIgns, Inc. rIbbon cuttIng

The City of Acworth held a ribbon cutting for Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Mayor Tommy Allegood congratulated Kelly Kole and Joann Kandrac on their new location at 4366 Senator Russell Ave., (founded originally in August 2005.) It is

a full service residential interior design firm. Currently they are working on projects that vary from little girls bedroom to renovating a vacation lake home to redesigning a master bedroom suite. Several requests have recently come in for outdoor living projects. While open by appointment only, they welcome your call anytime! For more information, call (770) 514-9699 or visit www.kandrac-kole.com.

laKesIde gun shop rIbbon cuttIng

Recently, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Lakeside Gun Shop. Mayor Allegood welcomed owner Kristina Brown on her new business. City staff and members from area law enforcement agencies, as well as the public were in attendance. Lakeside Gun Shop

sells a variety of major brand fire arms, sporting goods and Head Down riffle products. It is located at 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 820, in the same complex as Best Buy. For more information, call (770) 974-6888 or visit www.Lakesidearms.com.

menchIe’s Frozen Yogurt rIbbon cuttIng

The City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. Mayor Allegood congratulated owners, Randy Elias and Scott Paton on their new business. Menchie’s frozen yogurt is located at 3348 Cobb Parkway.

Customers serve themselves the perfect yogurt mix by choosing from a variety of flavors and more than 40 toppings. You can mix all the flavors and toppings you want, place it on the scale and pay by the ounce. Menchie’s also has two party rooms available for booking. For more information, call (770) 529-3221 or visit www.menchies.com.

mIdtown tIre rIbbon cuttIng

Last month, the City of Acworth hosted a ribbon cutting for MidTown Tire (Good Year Tire & Service) located on 4905 Regions Drive off Baker Road. Alderman Tim Houston congratulated Robert Spence, Owner; and Steve Sweat,

Manager, on their new business. MidTown Tire is a full service facility. For more information, please visit their website at www.midtowntire.com or call (770) 975-5757.


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endIcott named “oFFIcer oF the Year”

The Acworth Police Department recognized Detective Beth Endicott as the “Officer of the Year.” Detective Endicott was honored for her investigative skills and efforts, which led to the arrest and pending extrication of a registered sex offender, who was discovered at a local playground. Congratulations!

acworth Football and cheerleadIng regIstratIon

Online Registration for the 2011 Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association is now underway! The AFCA provides competitive and instructional football and cheerleading opportunities for children between the ages of five and twelve. Teams are grouped according to age and weight. Football players are placed on teams with other children of similar skill and experience. For more information, visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

sprIng preschool sports camp The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department will be having a spring edition of Preschool Sports Camp. This is a non-competitive program to help three and four year olds develop basic skills for sports programs in the future. Let your child discover their potential to be the next big homerun hitter, soccer goal scorer and/or basketball superstar.

Sessions are every Thursday morning from 9 — 9:45 a.m., April 14 — June 9. The fee for City Residents is $50 and for Non-City Residents is $65. Register online at www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

acworth polIce oFFerIng Free prIde teen drIVIng class

The Acworth Police Department is offering a FREE two-hour class on Saturday, April 23, from 9 — 11 a.m. The PRIDE class is for teens and their parents and is sponsored by the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The course is designed to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14-16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. This is a program that addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than a technical hands-on driver training course. For more class dates, information or to register (which is required), visit

www.acworth.org or contact Officer Jeff Rose at (678) 801-4073 or [email protected].

old acworth JaIl memorabIlIa

The Acworth Police Department (APD) is seeking items for display in the “Old Acworth Jail” located on Senator Russell Ave. The department is asking local residents to look through their belongings and see if they would have any items that might assist them in documenting the history of the APD and the old jail facility. Items of interest include old photos, newspaper articles and Acworth Police items such as uniforms, badges, etc. Photos and other such items can be copied and returned to the owner. Other items will be placed on display in the old jail.

The “Old Jail’ facility was built in 1935 and was in use as a jail facility until 1995. The APD is committed to preserving this facility as a piece of the history of not only the police department but the Acworth community as well. The building which still contains the original cells is listed as an historical landmark. For more information or to donate any items, contact Officer Jeff Rose at (678) 801-4073 or email [email protected].

JunIor warrIor Football regIstratIon

The North Cobb Junior Warriors will hold registration for Spring football on Saturday, April 23 & 30, from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. at the NCHS Varsity football field concession stand. The session will run from May 1 — 21 and is for current students, grade 5 — 7. During the Spring session, participants will learn fundamentals, agility, offensive and defensive schemes from the NCHS Varsity and Middle School coaching staffs. Players will participate in two Jamboree game sessions against several of the other local Middle school programs. Come be a part of the exciting North Cobb Junior Warrior program! For more information, visit www.northcobbfootball.com.

callIng all runners! The 9th Annual Hoya & The Hare road race will take place on Saturday, April 23rd. The race course is on Due West and Old Mountain Roads between Harrison High School (HHS) and Lost Mountain Middle School (LMMS). The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the award winning HHS Marching Band. Don’t like to run? You can also support the race by being a phantom runner. Winners will be chosen for each bracket. Entry fees are $18 per event and must be received by April 10. There is a nominal fee to register on-line. Late registration ($23) will be in person only at HHS. For more information or to register, visit www.harrisonbands.org.

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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AND BACK PAIN Although Chiropractic care has been an enormous help to me and my family for 30 years when I met the doctor’s at NLCC I was not cur-rently under care. As I started get-ting adjusted again the relief was almost immediate! I was suffering

from soreness, stiff-ness and sleepless nights. “Feeling bet-ter” affects every-thing in life and helps us cope with the dai-ly stresses. I suppose I am most amazed by knowing that one’s spine has to do with every part of the body. God made us that way-“fearfully & wonderfully made”

(Ps.139)Your Friend, Pastor Ron Mobley

TMJ & HEADACHES I was in a lot of pain when I started coming for my adjustments at NLCC. I suffered with pain in my jaw and severe headaches. Now that I have been receiving chiropractic care my pain has decreased tremendously and I don’t have to worry about constant headaches. I can walk my dog without pain and my posture has gotten better. My husband is also very pleased with my progress. I am thrilled at how quickly I have improved due to chiropractic care and I love the positive caring atmo-sphere they have in the office.Thank you, Denine Wolden

KNEE PAIN/SLEEPLESSNESS The reason why I came into the office was because I was having knee pain and I was not sleeping very well at night. I am now getting 3-4 more hours of sleep at night and my knees have gotten a lot better. I interact more with my family and I can ride my bike with my grand-daughter. I feel 100% better. The doctors and staff here at NLCC really do what they say and are very pro-fessional and friendly. Chiropractic care really works great!Thanks, Thomas Weems

SCOLIOSIS When I first came into the office I did not know the extent of my health issues. After the exam, the doctor told me I had a scoliosis that affected my health in many

is causing your pain or symptoms…(NOTE: Nobody gives these kinds of X-rays FREE. They would usually cost $100)…• An analysis of your X-rays and spi-nal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help.• Helpful literature that shows how your body works and why you experience pain…• Answers to all your most probing questions about chi-ropractic care and what it can do for you….

The appoint-ment will not take long at all. And like I said, we normally charge $200 for this (most of which just covers the cost of the set of X-rays).

But now, as a part of this one time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you elimi-nate the pain you are feeling. Before you come in, though, you’ll probably want to know a little bit about me. So let me tell you….

MEET THE DOCTOR Prior to obtaining my Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life Universi-ty in Marietta, GA, I received my B.S. degree from Excelsior College. I am nationally and state board certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. I am one of the few doctors in this area that performs specific Activator analysis technique for the treatment of degenerative discs, scoliosis, her-niated discs just to name a few. I have happily donated my time to organizations such as MUST Min-istries, YWCA (Domestic Violence Shelter for Women), and Ross Me-morial. I am very proud to be a wife and mother of four boys and a member of Liberty Church in Marietta, GA.

DOES CHIROPRACTICREALLY WORK Absolutely! When you come in I’ll provide you with studies that show why chiropractic is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well chiropractic works is what our patients say about it.

Dear Friend, If you’ve ever thought about go-ing to a chiropractor but you’ve hes-itated because you weren’t sure it was right for you please read on… My name is Dr. Amy Valente. I would like to show my heartfelt thanks to the community with the announcement of Community Health Week. It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who have been so helpful and mean so much. I hope this will benefit you and yours. I have agreed to “give away” (to anyone who asks for it) $200 worth of my services for only $20. That’s right-$20. In the years that I have been prac-ticing I have helped many people in the North Georgia area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care. I would now like to introduce you to the many benefits my profession has to offer. For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you are suffering from any of the following conditions.

• Low back pain• Neck Pain• Migraines• Sciatica• Herniated discs• Degenerated discs• Shoulder/arm pain• And a whole host of other problems, ranging from TMJ to carpal tunnel.

These symptoms can be caused whenever the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment, because this “misalignment” directly affects your nervous system. Fortunately, if you are suffer-ing from such problems or similar conditions right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic treatment (common-ly called “adjustments”). So if you’ve always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what is in it for you, now is the best time because….. Right now $20 will get you all the services I normally charge my new patients $200 for!

What does this include? Everything. Take a look at what you’ll get….• An in-depth private consultation about your health and well being.• A chiropractic spinal examination….• A set of specialized X-rays to deter-mine if a misalignment in your spine

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different ways. Chiropractic has helped me to restore my physical balance and as a dancer that is very important! I also had numb-ness in my hands and now I can take notes without my hand going numb. Since I have been getting adjusted I have more energy and my heartburn and circulation has improved! I am happy to say that chiropractic is easier than I expect-ed and not as time consuming as I once thought. Thanks! Christine Pearce

GUARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE Obviously we can’t guarantee results. No one can. But there is one guarantee we can give you and that’s a guarantee to accept your case only if we truly feel we can help.

LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with an offer like this we can’t afford to do it for very long. So we’ve picked the dates of April 1st – 15th. If you would like to take us up on our offer and see what chiropractic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment.

Call our 24 hour help line @ 678-574-5678 and tell the recep-tionist you’d like to come in for the Special Introductory Examination during April 1st- 15th. I expect to get flooded with appointments for this event, so please call me as soon as possible to be sure that you don’t miss out. Thank you very much, and I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life. God bless.

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aquaFIna pItch, hIt & run

The Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run competition is finally here! The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the local competition on Saturday, April 23, from 4 — 6 p.m. at the Acworth Sports Complex Field 3. This competition is a free skills competition that provides boys and girls, age 7 — 14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. Winners can advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championship events at the 30 Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game! The Sports Complex is located at 4000 S. Main Street in Acworth. For more information, call (770) 917-1234.

classIc car cruIse nIght

On Saturday, April 30, the city will host a Classic Car Cruise in downtown Acworth on Main Street. The event will be held from 4 — 10 p.m. The event is FREE to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the show. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. For more information, visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

read across amerIca

Recently, Oak Grove Elementary students enjoyed green eggs and ham on "Read Across America" day.

Pictured L — R: Hannelore Harman and Rylan Klein.

r.u.n. For mIssIons 5K & 1 mIle

McEachern United Methodist Church in Powder Springs will host its 3rd annual 5K and 1 mile Walk/Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 30. Proceeds will benefit the church’s international mission trips to Venezuela, the Czech Republic, Kenya and the Bahamas. Everyone is welcome – young children, youth, adults, seniors and groups. It’s an ideal opportunity for families to exercise and enjoy the time together! There will be awards for the top male and female plus many age groups for each race. Registration, which includes a t-shirt, is $20 by April 25. The late entry and day of race entry fee is $25. For more information or to register, please visit their website at www.mceachernumc.org.

ctc cheerleadIng FlYIng hIgh

In its first-ever competitive meet, the Chattahoochee Tech Club cheerleading squad took second place in the Level 6 division at the Spirit Unlimited Competition in front of more than 1,500 onlookers. The meet, held in March, at the Georgia State University Sports Arena, featured other age 17 and older all-star teams from around Georgia in Level 6, the top age group at the event. Over 35 teams from around the state competed across all six levels over the weekend. Congratulations!

newlY crowned mIss amerIca 2011 VIsIts Kennesaw

Newly crowned, Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan, visited America Signature Furniture in Kennesaw to promote the Miss America Youth Collection of furniture along with hosting a food drive for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Pictured is Miss America and AroundAbout Acworth’s Assistant Editor, Cherish Carr, donating a couple of bags of canned goods.

"7 essentIals to busIness success"Ladies On The Go, LLC., will host "7 Essentials to Business Success" by Aneshia Smith on Thursday, May 12. The lunch-meeting will be held at NorthStar Church, in Kennesaw, from 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Why are you in business? No one starts a business because they want to fail. Discover the "7 Essentials" that are critical to the success of your business. Learn why missing even one of these qualities can inhibit your professional success and prevent you from reaching your financial goals. Aneshia will show you how to transform these qualities to habits that you embody on a daily basis, so that you can find your flow and not have to struggle with your business. The cost of the luncheon will be $10.

curVes Food drIVe KIcKs-oFF

During the month of April, Curves of Acworth will participate in the 13th Annual Curves Food Drive to collect non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit their local food bank. Current members who make a $30 donation or an equivalent donation of food are eligible to receive a Curves reusable Food Drive grocery bag. And, from April 4-17, Curves will waive the membership fee for new members who donate a bag of non-perishable food or make a minimum donation of $30. For more information, stop by Curves or visit their website at www.curves.com.



FestIVals

Big Shanty Festival — Kennesaw’s biggest special event of the year, the 36th Annual Big Shanty Festival, will take place this year on April 16 & 17. The festival features more than 200 booths of crafters, artisans and vendors as well as live entertainment on several stages, a Civil War encampment, children’s activities and more than 30 food booths. Attendance is expected to top 55,000 over the two-day event.

The festival opens with a Saturday, 9:30 a.m. parade featuring local high school bands, colorful floats and over 1,000 young marchers. Admission is FREE. The festival is held in downtown Kennesaw. The parade route starts at Adams Park and continues down Main Street. Festival hours of operation on Saturday, April 16, are 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. and on Sunday, April 17, are 12 — 5 p.m. For more information, call (770) 423-1330 or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org.

Baker Elementary Annual Spring Carnival — Mark your calendars now for Baker Elementary annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Win great prizes with the famous “basket raffle!” There will be cake walks, crafts, face painting, games and yummy food. Buy a $10 wristband and play non-stop on over seven rides from Fun-Fare including the Bungee Jump and Titanic Slide! There will great entertainment

including a patriotic performance by Baker’s second graders! If you are interested in having a booth or being a sponsor at the carnival, please call (404) 455-8800 or email [email protected].

Unity Christ Church — The church is having their 1st annual Uni-Shanty Festival fundraiser, to be held Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. in the church parking lot, located at 2871 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, in conjunction with the annual Big Shanty Festival in downtown historic Kennesaw. They are selling booth space to Arts & Crafters and Informational booths. Preparation is in full swing and they have 30 booths to sell, first come first served!! For more information or to reserve a booth, call Sonya at (770) 422-9552 or email [email protected].

Acworth Elementary School — The Spring Fling, sponsored by the PTA, will be held on Friday, April 29, from 5 — 8 p.m. There will be inflatables, a moonwalk, a trackless train, sand art, spin art, Kona Ice, funnel cakes, hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, popcorn, a rock climbing wall and lots more. Lots of fun for the whole family! Shop with the vendors for gifts and personal products. If you have a business and would like to represent that company (no duplication of companies) at the Spring Fling, please contact Carol Storey at (770) 316-2106 or email [email protected].



garage /consIgnment sales

Clothing Kids for the Kingdom Spring/Summer Consignment Sale — The sale will take place at Summit Baptist Church, on Friday, April 29, from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m., and on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. — 12 p.m. 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. For more information or to register to be a seller, please visit www.clothingkids.org.

Brookstone Community Garage Sale — Bargain Hunters Paradise! Brookstone's Golf Community's 22nd annual garage sale will take place on Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m. rain or shine. There will be 250+ families participating in this fundraiser sponsored by the Brookstone Women's Club. Proceeds from the resident participation fees support local charities. Address, map listings and more information will be available at www.brookstonewomensclub.org, beginning May 5, and at multiple entrances of the subdivision on May 7.

Heritage Presbyterian Church — Browse for Bargains! Heritage Presbyterian Church will host a garage sale on Friday and Saturday, April 15 & 16, from 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. There will be clothing, books, household items and so much more! The church is located at 323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. For more information, email [email protected].

Winfield Community Garage Sale — The community sale will be held on Friday, April 15, from 8 a.m. — 4 p.m., and on Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. There will be furniture, electronics, toys, clothing, baby gear and so much more! Winfield is located on Hamby Road near Hickory Grove Road.

Brookwood Christian School — Brookwood Christian School will host a yard sale on Friday and Saturday, April 29 & 30. Come out and help support the school. They are located at 4728 Wood Street in Acworth, right off Main Street. Just look for the sign and the little red schoolhouse! For more information, call (678) 401-5855.

Help us win TerraCycle’s Phone Collection contest by gathering your old cell phones and send them to us at

our P.O. Box 379, Acworth, GA 30101, BEFORE April 15. For a large number of phones, call us for pickup. Thanks for helping to clean up the planet and to raise funds to bring bully and violence prevention programs to children. For more information, call (770) 917-8815

or visit www.childrenspeacecenter.org.


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Happy Birthday!

Ryan ValentineAge 9 on April 11Happy Birthday!!

We love you!!Mom & Dad

Adanna FrankAge 4 on April 3

Daughter of Nkechi & Devin Frank

Sister of Devin Jr. Happy Birthday Ma!

Logan KalinowskiAge 5 on April 16

You brighten our lives & we love you so much.

Happy Birthday!Love, Daddy, Mommy, Cayla, Louie & Ginger

Marlon LongacreCelebrating on April 30

Husband of LibbyFather of Todd,

Jacob & Matthew

Alyssa EberhardAge 21 on March 1Happy 21st Birthday!

Love, Mom, Dad,Blake, Connor & Dayna

Dana LarsenCelebrating on April 9

Wife of KentMother of Christina

Stepmother ofJeremy & Kristy

Grandmother ot Miles

Ron DeanCelebrated on March 18Father of Elisa & Holly

Grandpa of CJ

Connor EberhardAge 17 on April 15

Happy Birthday!Love, Mom, Dad,

Alyssa, Blake & Dayna

Dakota JonesAge 2 on April 21Happy Birthday!

Daughter of Brooke & Brian

Sister of Tyson & Jaxson

Terry O’SheaCelebrating on April 7Happy Birthday to the

“Best Dentist in Acworth”Sue, Becky, Donna,

Ricky & Vanessa

Samantha ComerAge 11 on April 26

Happy Birthday!We love you!Dad, Brittney,

Alexis & Brockett!

Jenni ElsterAge 12 on March 24

Daughter of Cheryl & Randy Elster

Granddaughter of Nadine & the late Larry Lacy and Nita & Walker Elster

Jaxson JonesAge 2 on April 21Happy Birthday!

Son of Brooke & Brian

Brother of Tyson & Dakota

Nkechi FrankCelebrating on April 4Wife of Devin Frank,

Mother of Devin Jr. & Adanna

Victoria CarrolAge 18 on March 25

Daughter of Caroline & Lenny

Sister of Emily


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Crystal Celebrating on April 29Happy Birthday Crystal

I Love You!Brandon

Cathy EwersCelebrating on April 4

Wife of MikeMother of Michael

Ava HawfAge 3 on April 8

Happy 3rd Birthday! Love, Mimi, G Daddy,

Zach, Zoe & Gavin

Karen & Frank CaffeyCelebrating 42 Years of Marriage on April 5

Libby & Marlon Longacre

Celebrating 24 Yearsof Marriage on April 11

Chase HicksHappy Birthday Chase!

Age 9 on April 25Son of

Lindsey & Richard HicksSister of Madison

Reed WalkerAge 10 on April 15

Happy Birthday Reed!Love, Carson, Mom & Dad

Ezra StetsonAge 2 on April 9

“You bring us so much joy,Happy Birthday Ezra-boy,

We love you!” Love,

Daddy, Mommy & Livia

Addyson Shae Cunningham Age 2 on April 10

Happy 2nd Birthday to a perfect princess!We love you so much,

Mommy, Daddy & Avery Rae

Gerard Michael ZangariBorn April 21, 1999

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Alex,Victoria, Claudia, Joey & Daisy

Remembering and Honoring

Candice WhiteCelebrating on April 3

Happy Birthday, We Love You!!!Frank and Nia


NEW LOCATION:4246 South Main Street – Acworth, Ga 30101

(770) 974-8653

Impact Dance announces the opening of a brand new 7,000 sq ft dance studio & performing

arts center, located just north of Kenworth Park and south of downtown Acworth. You're invited

to the GRAND OPENING on Saturday, April 16, 12 — 3 p.m. Tour the new facility, watch dance

classes, enjoy dance showcase presentations, meet the staff & register for summer camps!

Impact Dance....Impacting Lives One Dance At A Time.

• AFFORDABLE & EXCELLENT. We know that it is a rough economic season for all of us! We want to do our part in providing your children an opportunity to dance! I seriously doubt that you will be able to find a more affordable program which is dedicated to the excellent instruction we are known for.

• Showcase Talent Night! With the opening of our new building, we will have access to our own Performing Arts stage! We’re kicking it off in style with a show put on by our summer dancers!

• • Outings for the older dancers. We will be going to Six Flags, White Water & have a pool party! (incremental fees & optional participation)

Ages 3 to AdultBeginner to Advanced

Ballet/Pointe • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical • ContemporaryModern • Hip-Hop • Musical Theater

Cobb County’s ONLY Independently Owned Christian Dance StudioServing Metro Atlanta Since 1994

2011 – SUMMER INTENSIVES


Best of the BestReaders’ Choice

2011

RecreationDance StudioImpact Dance of Atlanta

Fitness/Health Club Gold’s Gym - Acworth

Golf CourseCobblestone

Gymnastics CenterGymnastics Academy of Atlanta (GAA)

Kids Place DAC Kids

Martial ArtsDickson’s TaeKwonDo

Movie TheaterNCG Cinemas

Congratulations to our 2011 Best of the Best

Readers’ Choice Winners!

These businesses were chosen by the people

of Acworth as the “Best of the Best.”

RestaurantsAll-Around RestaurantHenry’s Louisiana Grill

Bakery Publix - Cedarcrest

Barbecue Place Bar-B-Cutie

Breakfast PlaceArt’s Bagels

BuffetDaddy’s Country Kitchen

Coffee ShopStarbucks - Across from Day’s Chevrolet

Fast Food RestaurantChick-fil-A - Cobb Parkway

Fine DiningThe Old Mill Restaurant

Italian RestaurantFusco’s via Roma

Kid-Friendly Restaurant Stevi B’s Pizza

Lunch PlaceMiss L’s Sandwich Shop

Mexican RestaurantLa Parrilla New RestaurantPoblano’s

Oriental Restaurant Thai Basil Sushi Zen

PizzeriaJohnny’s Pizza - Cobb Parkway

Seafood RestaurantHenry’s Louisiana Grill

Sports BarOlde Towne Tavern - Kennesaw

SteakhouseLonghorn Steakhouse - Acworth

Speciality PlaceLoriBell’s Frozen Custard Creations

Write-in CategoryEvent Venue The Conservatory at Waterstone



RetailersClothing Store/BoutiqueDivas & Dames Boutique

Convenience Store/Gas StationQuikTrip (QT) - Cobb Pkwy & Hwy 92

Craft StoreMichaels Arts & Crafts

Department Store/SupercenterTarget - Acworth

Drug Store Lacey’s Drug

Electronics/AppliancesBest Buy - Acworth

Florist Acworth Florist Frame StoreMichael’s Arts & Crafts

Furniture StoreWoodstock Furniture Outlet

Garden Center Home Depot

Gift/Home Decor StoreWild Blossoms

Grocery StorePublix - Cedarcrest

Hardware/Home ImprovementHome Depot

JewelerAtkins Jewelry

Liquor StoreBeverage Mart

Music StoreBest Buy

Office Supply StoreStaples

Pet Supply StorePetSmart

Pool/Spa StoreRec Warehouse

Shoe StoreFamous Footwear

Sporting GoodsDick’s Sporting Goods

Toy StoreToys “R” Us

Specialty Food StoreFindley’s Butcher Shop

ServicesAuto Repair (TIE)Acworth AutomotiveKAMS Auto Service Center

Auto Body ShopDay’s Chevrolet

Barber Shop (TIE)Kennesaw Barber ShopBuck’s Barber Shop

Car WashAutobuffs Express

ChiropractorLake City Chiropractic

CPA/Accountant (TIE)All Accounting & FinancialMcCollum Accounting & Tax

Day Care/PreschoolAcworth United Methodist Church

Day SpaPearl’s Spa & Apothecary

DentistDr. Terry O’Shea

Dry CleanerGAP Cleaners

Electrician Wade Electric

EmbroideryBlaines Embroidery & Gifts

Financial Institution/Bank Wells Fargo

Hair SalonDonna McRae - Hair Artisans of Atlanta

Heating/Air Air Reliant Service

Home Cleaning Prestigious Cleaning Team

Home Improvement/Repair Bren-Abby Construction

Insurance AgentPete Brumfield - State Farm

Lawn CareLawn Doctor

Nail SalonElite Nails

OptometristAcworth Family Eyecare

OrthodontistDepew Orthodontics

Painting (Home Exterior)Randy’s Painting

Painting (Speciality Interior)Randy’s Painting

Pediatrics Pediatrics at Brookstone

Pest Control Any Pest

Pet GroomerBubble Tubs for Dogs

Pet Sitter/BoardingPaw Spa Resort

PlumberSuperior Plumbing

Photographer Sherri’s Portrait

PhysicianAcworth Family Medical

Print Shop/Copy Center Staples

Real Estate AgentDebbie Smith - Keller Williams

Skin Care ServicesOpulence Aesthetic Medicine

Tanning SalonToucan Tan - Cobb Parkway

Tire ShopDiscount Tires - Acworth

Travel AgencyGreat Escapes Travel

VeterinarianAcworth Animal Hospital

Write-in CategoriesChurchNorthStar Church

Physical TherapistOrthoSport Physical Therapy



Call an ABA Member First!

March Alive After Five held at The Conservatory at Waterstone

April EvEnts

Alive After Five – There is no Alive After Five meeting in April.

Monthly Luncheon – Thursday, April 28 NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw Networking begins at 11:15 a.m. Lagniappe (ABA 101) begins at 10:30 a.m.

770-423-1330 www.acworthbusiness.org

Andria & Jim Melham, Clare, Randy & Josh Cheshire

Dawn Teer, Jan Sheffield, Aaron Buchli, Wende Greeson, Jarrod Neef & Tom Rashid

Carol Storey, Vince Bubolo, Joanne Tubo & Daniel Diemer

Matt Meier, Evan Jones, Paul & Cathy Letallen

Sue Picardi, Amanda Moore & Lou Horowitz

Michelle Eckart, Jim Becker & Susan Guthrie

Tricilla Lorens, Kenny Parrott & Liz Miller

Rick Young, Brenda Borden, Mark Zangari & Gail Stanley

Josh Wise & Pete LaQuaglia


February Luncheon

Ron Newcomb, Vince Bubolo, Temple Green and speaker of the luncheon, Dr. Sanford Chandler, President of Chattahoochee Technical College.

Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) sponsored the February ABA luncheon.

L — R: Jennifer Nelson, Dr. Sanford Chandler, Kim Crowe, Ron Newcomb

and Stephanie Hubbell all of CTC.

Dr. Sanford Chandler, President of CTC, spoke to a room full at the ABA luncheon.

Barbecue Street catered the luncheon. L — R: Kristie Seawell, Malcolm Wood, owner

of Barbecue Street; and Chad Jensen.

Sponsor:Chattahoochee Technical

College (CTC)

Caterer:Barbecue Street

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pillow tAlkby Dr. Nedra Dodds

To be physically fit is almost common knowledge to eat right and exercise. What many people don’t realize is that you also need adequate sleep if you want to stay healthy. Obesity itself can be affected directly by the amount and quality of sleep you receive.

Adequate sleep is fundamental to health. The parts of your body that control your digestion, your healing

and growth, your metabolism and your brain function are all affected by the presence or absence of sleep. Nocturnal sleeping not only gives you the obvious mental clarity, but also is the time when crucial elements are produced and released within your body. The hormone melatonin controls the ability to sleep at night and is only produced when it is dark and brain activity has decreased during sleep.

Leptin is a hormone that is mainly produced at night and is influenced by sleep cycles. This essential hormone plays a significant role in the battle against the bulge, as it signals the brain to stop eating when you are full. The lack of sleep causes inadequate levels of Leptin and causes you to want to eat more. Growth Hormone is mainly released in the bloodstream at night and helps in the formation and regeneration of muscle mass, bone growth and density and new cellular formation.

Cortisol is sometimes called the “stress” hormone, because its levels are raised during periods of stress. Sleeplessness contributes to high cortisol levels which can slow the metabolism and increase insulin levels thus making it difficult to lose weight. Increased insulin levels cause the cascade of fat production to stay “turned on.” Long-standing hormone imbalances lead to more chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

People that have night jobs are more prone to be overweight and also have an increase chance of cancer and chronic illnesses. The immune system is weakened with sleeplessness and a persistent lack of sleep also affects the mood and can lead to depression.

If you have problems sleeping, there are some ways to combat insomnia. Have your cortisol (stress hormone), melatonin (sleep hormone) along with estrogen and progesterone (especially during peri-menopause) levels checked to identify and address any health problems. Try to stay on a regular routine and schedule to synchronize your body to a set sleep cycle. Do not drink alcohol near bedtime and do not consume any caffeine after 4 p.m. Keep the bedroom dark and shut off the television before going to bed. Wearing light clothing and keeping the

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lEAving A lEgAcy plAnDon Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

We will all leave this world sometime. Why leave unanswered questions with those we love?

We all want to live a significant, successful life. Yet how many of us realize that our important, positive contributions can last long after we are gone?

Two things are certain: death and taxes. Some of us grasp that reality early, so we create wills, living trusts and estate plans. Others deny this reality and leave their heirs with perplexing questions, added stress and even anger when they pass away.

The truly farsighted among us opt for a full-fledged legacy plan.

How does a legacy plan differ from an estate plan? An estate plan determines a destiny for your assets. A legacy plan does that and more: it communicates your values, wishes and memories, as well as financial directions.

If you ask someone about the “why” of estate planning — that is, why should you have an estate plan in the first place — the instant response is “to avoid estate tax.” That is certainly a good reason to create an estate plan — but it may not be the best one.

A legacy plan can convey your values and wishes when it comes to the following matters:

• The distribution of the estate – selecting a steward, showing that person how these assets are to be managed according to your values and outlook.

• The future of a family business – you can share the knowledge only the owner and founder has, you can establish who will own it after you, who will manage it and who will benefit financially from it.

• Protecting your business (and your estate) from “predators and creditors” – taking steps to insulate the business (and your heirs) against lawsuits, debts outstanding, and intrusions of relatives or past associates.

What do conventional estate plans risk ignoring? While basic estate plans establish where assets go, they don’t often communicate the personal and practical details that can aid heirs in the case of an unexpected loss.

A legacy plan communicates more than financial details — it expresses your values, your final wishes and the life lessons you want to pass along. It conveys knowledge that may make things smoother for your heirs and your company at a time of grief and crisis. It imparts wisdom that your successor may use to guide



posturE pErfEct

by Dr. Sherri Ziomek

This month, our theme is all about posture. When I was a child, my mother was constantly nagging me to “Sit up straight! Don’t slump in that chair! Shoulders back! Chest out!” At just about every interval of my life I could count on mom giving me a lecture about my posture. The message was the same even as I got older. The thing is that poor posture is easy, when

compared to adapting habits of good posture that often requires conscious effort. Most people do not think about their posture until someone brings it to their attention or it starts to hurt. The benefits of good posture far outweigh the ease of slouchy poor posture.

Posture is defined as the carriage of the body. Good posture means carrying your body in a way that puts the least strain on muscles and ligaments. Poor posture can cause pain in the back and neck, and eventually causes injury. The major problem with maintaining good posture is that we may not know what it is supposed to look like or feel like. Most of the time, we relate good posture to holding our bodies in an uncomfortable, rigid position for an extended period of time. The fact of the matter is that although the body is straight, the appearance should be one of relaxation as the ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles align in one straight line. If you hung an imaginary plumb line from the earlobe, the line would hang straight through the middle of the anklebone.

Good posture means there is musculoskeletal balance. This balance helps to protect the joints in the spine from excessive stress. It also guards against injury and possible deformity in later years. Good posture is a great ‘tool’ to help prevent pain, muscle aches and stiffness. The physical benefits are many, but there are other side benefits to good posture. When you stand properly, the body looks aligned, looks slimmer and generally looks better. Good posture can also help you feel more confident because if you look and feel better, your confidence increases. Improving your posture is a great way to improve your image while at the same time improving your health.

If you already suffer from poor posture, it is not too late to make corrections. The best way to begin looking at correcting your posture is to become conscious about the way you sit, stand and move throughout the day. Also, take a second look at the things you carry with you on a daily basis. Children carry huge overloaded backpacks, adults lug briefcases to work, women carry large handbags and thousands of people spend hours hunched over a computer whether for work or play. Poor posture is not only habitual, but is seen in people with low self-esteem. This can lead to degenerative problems that affect the spine and pain that cause muscle guarding and obesity. If you

12 Months of giving

by Dan Jape

For most of us, heating and air conditioning is not just a luxury, but a necessity. Anyone who has spent a few days with a broken down air conditioner during a blazing, humid Georgia summer can attest to that. We are so accustomed to our “creature comforts” that many of us take our indoor comfort for granted.

Since the economic downturn, we are seeing more and more people that simply cannot afford to repair their broken air conditioning or heating systems, let alone replace them. We talk to people every day who have been without air conditioning or heat for two or three years because of the cost associated with fixing it. Many of these folks are families with small children who have to make tough budgeting choices every day, as well as elderly men and women on a fixed income.

We have often wondered at the fact that during the holidays, everyone seems to be in a giving mood. Toy and food drives abound and charitable contributions peak during November and December. But are people less cold, hungry or poor the remaining months of the year?

It is for these reasons that Reliable Heating & Air and WSB radio have partnered to bring you the “12 Months of Giving” in which one family per month will be given a free replacement heating & cooling system. All you have to do is submit the story of a friend, family member or co-worker in need via email to [email protected] and at the end of each month a winner will be chosen and announced on WSB AM 750 and 95.5 FM. Please include the contact information for yourself and for your nominee.

Thanks for your participation!

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096

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DinnEr on A DiME

by Tiffany Hughes

Back in the day, I was the epitome of the starving grad student who ate nothing but mac‘n’ cheese and canned tuna. The only diversity in my diet came from the “tastes” available at the local warehouse club where I went to eat, or, shop, on the weekends. In the process of earning my Masters degree, I also learned to shop smart so I could still eat well.

Meats sales are great to catch. If you keep your eyes open as holidays approach, you can usually find good deals on a variety of meats. I stock up my freezer whenever I find chicken breasts for $1.99 per pound. Storing the breasts in individual zip top bags makes it easy to simply thaw out just the amount you need when you want to use it.

Canned chicken is another item to stock up on when you can get it for a Buy One Get One Free deal. It has a long shelf life and it is great to have on hand when throwing together soups, chicken salad or even mixed with pasta salad. It’s also good in a hot dog bun, topped with cheddar cheese, wrapped in foil and baked until toasted. Canned chicken also makes a great, cheap, pizza topping, especially if mixed with veggies, pesto or tomato sauce.

Buying in-season will definitely save you money. Even if you aren’t into canning your own veggies, you can still reap the benefits of fresh, cheap, produce by enjoying it in salads, on sandwiches or simply grilled with some salt and olive oil. Typically, salad dressings of one flavor or another will be on sale. This is a good time to try a new flavor or experiment with a favorite. For instance, we love Raspberry Vinaigrette and discovered that it is great to cook on salmon or shrimp to give it a sweet kick. We also stock up on dry Italian and Ranch mixes to use as seasonings for meat and veggies.

To this day, I cook one to two big entrees on the weekend and dress up the leftovers with extra ingredients or side dishes during the week. Saturday night’s grilled chicken might reappear as chicken tacos or enchiladas during the week. Eating on a budget doesn’t have to be boring or monotonous. Just shop smart and keep your leftovers interesting! Happy Cooking!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. She has written two cookbooks and has a

food blog www.foodthoughts.kablog.com.

sE E i n g rE D

by Dr. Dylan Reach

If your eyes are red and itchy, your vision blurry and your lids sticky when you get up in the morning, you may have Conjunctivitis, the most common eye infection in the United States. Most often recognized by the redness from which it gets the name “pink eye,” Conjunctivitis is irritating, but usually harmless to your sight. Yet it can be very contagious, especially

among children, and should be diagnosed and treated early.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that lines your eyelids and covers the white part of your eye. It can appear in one or both eyes and is caused by bacteria, viruses or allergies.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is the most common form of eye infection and is easily spread from one person to another. In addition to redness and itching of the eyes, the symptoms include a thick, yellowish discharge that may dry overnight and cause your eyelids to stick together.

Viral conjunctivitis, which is caused by any number of viruses, is also contagious. Although redness and itching are typical symptoms, discharge from the eye is watery and clear. Antibiotics are not effective against viral conjunctivitis.

Allergic conjunctivitis is caused by a reaction to something in the air, such as dust and pollen or by chemical irritants such as household cleaners, spray perfume or industrial pollutants. The eyes are usually red and swollen and watering and itching is often severe.

If you experience any of the symptoms of conjunctivitis, call your eye doctor. The most important thing is to get early treatment to limit the spread of the infection, especially among children.

Tips for limiting the spread of bacterial and viral conjunctivitis:

• Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.• Wash your hands frequently.• Don’t share washcloths, towels, or pillowcases and launder infected linens after each use.• Don’t share eye drops.• Throw away infected cosmetics, including mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner.• If you wear contact lenses, check with your eye doctor about discontinuing wear or replacing lenses.

Dr. Dylan Reach is in practice at Acworth Family Eyecare. For more information, contact them at (770) 974-3153 or

www.acwortheyes.com.


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Warnings from the Better Business BureauGimmicks Involving Gas Saving Devices

As gas prices continue to climb, some businesses are seeking opportunities to make money off of commuters by selling fuel boosting additives or offering engine modifications to help them conserve fuel. However, BBB advises consumers to stay away from these “gas saving” products and services that sound “too-good-to-be true.”

Over the past decade, the EPA has tested more than 100 gas-saving devices and hasn’t identified any that significantly improve gas mileage and some could eventually cause engine damage.

Consumers may begin to see ads for gas saving devices. BBB recommends being particularly skeptical if advertisements claim:

• Federal Endorsement. While the EPA does evaluate the legitimacy of claims made by companies that produce gas savers, no federal agency actually endorses gas-saving devices or additives.

• Glowing Consumer Testimonials. Marketing materials or websites for gas savers often contain consumer testimonies on the increased fuel efficiency they experienced with the device or additive, but these are often works of fiction devised by the company.

• Outstanding, Too-Good-To-Be-True Results. Consumers should be extremely wary of big promises for big savings. If a gas-saving product really could increase mileage by as much as 40 percent with little effort or money, it is highly unlikely the inventor needs to peddle the product through spam e-mails or tacky-looking websites.

The vast majority of gas-conserving products are not viable solutions for squeezing mileage out of vehicles, but here are some tips drivers can take to increase fuel efficiency and get the most out of their gas tank:

• Stay within the speed limit. Gas mileage tends to decrease rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour.

• Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and stops. Drivers can improve gas mileage around town if they avoid jerky starts and stops. This means accelerating slowly when starting from a dead stop and avoiding pushing the pedal down more than one-quarter of the way.

• Air Conditioning or Windows? Using the air conditioner at lower speeds will decrease fuel efficiency, but, at higher speeds, open windows create significantly more drag than the AC — and can reduce gas mileage.

• Remove excess weight from the trunk. An extra 100 pounds can reduce a typical car’s fuel economy by up to two percent.

• Keep the car properly maintained. The engine should be tuned, tires inflated and aligned, the oil changed on schedule and the air filters should be checked and replaced regularly.

Before buying any gas-saving device or additive, BBB recommends that consumers check out the company’s reliability report free-of-charge online at www.bbb.org.

Will That Be Plastic or Plastic?

Do you realize which card carries the most risk? A stolen credit card or a stolen debit card? Without a doubt, a stolen debit card carries more risk. Federal law says that you can only be held liable for $50 of fraudulent charges on your credit card. Many banks will waive that charge. According to www.federalreserve.gov, if your debit card is stolen, your loss is limited to $50 — but you have to tell the financial institution within two days after learning of the loss or theft of your card. If not, you could be held liable for $500. There’s more. If you let the unauthorized transaction go unreported more than 60 days after it appears on your statement, you are liable for all the charges! However, if you check your bank account transactions online at least once a week, you are going to know what is going on with your account. There’s an even bigger problem with the debit card. The thief can clear out your entire bank account by using your PIN at an ATM. This leaves you with no money to pay your bills.

Granted, the bank could cover most of your losses and return money to your account, but that will take time to do the necessary investigation. Also, because the money for your transaction with a debit card is taken at the point of purchase, you could possibly run your balance too low and end up with an expensive overdraft charge. Some people argue that it is better to use a credit card because you are using someone else’s money until the statement is due. So, if you are charging at the beginning of the billing cycle you have a month to use someone else’s money.

The Federal Trade Commission provides full details on “Credit, ATM and Debit Cards: What to do if they’re Lost or Stolen.” The information may be found at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre04.shtm.

***For more consumer tips, visit www.bbb.org. *** BBB representatives are available to assist you from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. — 4 p.m. All BBB

reports and the ability to file complaints can be done at www.bbb.org. BBB reports are also available

via the automated phone system 24 hours a day by calling (404) 766-0875.



EyE spy

by C. A. Phillips

One of my kids’ favorite pastimes is to play “I Spy.” Not only is it a fun challenge for them, it also keeps them preoccupied when we are out to eat at a restaurant, and it allows the adults at the table to carry on a somewhat uninterrupted conversation. So, it’s encouraged.

It never fails that my kids – now ages 11 and (almost) 7 – can spot the most obscure of items, whether they are the “spyer” or the “guesser.” They are perceptive. They are quick. They can go beyond the obvious to discover the minuscule or insignificant if the task requires it.

Which begs this question: If my kids possess mad observation skills when they have to use brain power and patience, what do they see when things are in plain sight? How careful am I when I am around them? What about others, like teachers, friends’ parents, or coaches at the ball field, who have an immeasurable impact on shaping my child’s character? Do they realize – truly realize – that the spotlight is on them in a much more significant manner than a Broadway actor?

Our kids see. They witness our imperfections, our stumbles, our weaknesses, our tirades. They know when someone is being treated unfairly. They are keenly aware of adults who are “trouble.” They can pick up very quickly what is going on, as innocent as most of them are.

I am a dad to two boys, but I also a coach to another 21 boys on the baseball field. It is a privilege like none other, and I do not take it lightly. I have the ability to shape – even just a tiny bit – who these young boys will grow up to be. The types of attitudes they will have, the type of friends they become, the kind of sports they will be in victory or defeat, and how they will respect and treat others. That is an awesome thing.

I was working with one of the kids on the team the other day. We were in the bullpen, and this young man was telling me about his experience on a team the year before. He suddenly said, “I don’t like Coach (insert coach’s name).” I had heard other parents and kids say the same thing, and all I could think about was how much of a shame it was that kids felt this way about a man who volunteers his time to coach. This was the same coach that I heard brought in a kid in the middle of an inning to pitch in relief. The kid who came in was allowed to throw one pitch – ONE – before the coach yanked him out of the game. Kids know. Kids see. Kids feel.

Eyes are on you whether you realize it or not, whether you like it or not. We have the power, as adults, to encourage, love, teach, and invest in children and teenagers. What we say and do around them – especially in our roles as parents – will either do

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AcciDEntAl EAvEsDropping

by J.R. Lee

When we first moved to Acworth, we did not yet have an office complex to call our own. As a result, our staff met each day at local coffee shops. The only requirement was Free WiFi and a comfortable place to get work done. Thankfully, that wasn’t difficult to find.

What made things a little more difficult was the combination of a mobile office,

my people-watching hobby and the propensity to become very easily distracted. This might occur because I am a Pastor, but I always try and figure out what is going on inside the minds of people just by listening to what they say and watching what they do.

I overheard and observed so many things during that season. Here are a few examples: 1. The man describing in detail his “bout with gout.”2. The woman vividly describing the birthing process to her pregnant daughter.3. The man verbally assaulting his boss behind his back — until the boss came back from the restroom and rejoined his coworkers at the table.4. The young couple “discreetly” meeting in order to plan the exit strategy from their current marriage relationships so that the two of them could be together.5. A father explaining to his young daughter how proud he was of her.

You can gain significant insight into the lives of people by observing what they do and listening to that which dominates their discussion. The Bible talks about this very thing.

In Acts 4, Peter and John were seemingly larger-than-life. They saw miracle after miracle occur right before their eyes. Theirs was a world full of wonder and amazement at the miracle working power of God. People were intrigued by their words and what they were able to accomplish — even those who were in direct opposition.

(Acts 4:13) — Now as they (their enemies) observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.

The lives of Peter and John were distinguishably different. These men didn’t have extraordinary talent, education or ability. What they did have was an unwavering commitment to speak about what they had seen and heard (Acts 4:20). As a result,


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Easter CelebrationsAcworth Parks and Recreation: The Acworth Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 16, at the Acworth Sports Complex located at 4000 South Main St. There will be 20,000 eggs filled with candy and toys spread over the baseball fields for children under the age of 12. There will be four age groups, with the first hunt beginning at 10:10 a.m. on the dot!

There will also be a Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt on the Horizon Field. This hunt will begin at 10 a.m. and is for children under the age of 12 with special needs.

Bring your camera – there will be no photographer on site this year; however, there will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. For more information, visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

Summit Baptist Church: On April 16, from 9:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., Summit Baptist Church will be holding their Family Easter Celebration. A children’s message, music, puppets, large petting zoo, inflatable, popcorn, egg hunts by age groups (babies — 5th grade), crafts and fun games will be offered. Fun for the whole family! The event is FREE and everyone is welcome! Summit Baptist Church is located at 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth. For more information, visit www.summitchurch.org or call (770) 975-4595.

First Baptist Church of Acworth: First Baptist Church of Acworth will be hosting their annual Community Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. This is a FREE event for children, toddler age — 5th grade. There will be hot dogs, an egg hunt, an Easter story and much more! Everyone is welcome! The church is located at 4583 Church Street. For more information, call (770) 974-3021 or visit www.fbcacworth.com.

Northwest Christian Church: Northwest Christian Church will be having their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m. Along with the egg hunt, there will be carnival games and other special surprises. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so bring your cameras along! Also, be sure to join Northwest Christian Church for their special Easter communion services on Sunday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The church is located at 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy. NW, Acworth. For more information, please call (770) 425-2525 or email at [email protected].

Freedom Church: Freedom Church will be holding a new type of egg hunt for Easter this year! A Blacklight Egg hunt will be held at the church over Easter weekend for children ages 2 — 12. For more information and the time, please visit www.freedomkidz.tv.

Wildwood Baptist Church: On Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Wildwood Baptist Church will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt. The church is located at 4801 Wade Green Road, Acworth. For more information, please call (770) 428-2100 or visit www.wildwoodbaptist.org.

Hop Over to the Bunny Breakfast & Easter Egg Scramble: Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Bunny Breakfast and Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 9, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Ben Robertson Community Center. There will also be crafts, door prizes and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Advance reservations are required and space is limited. All ages are welcome. Children ages 3 and under are FREE. Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased online at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec or at the Community Center located at 2753 Watts Drive near the entrance to Adams Park.

Following breakfast, a FREE Easter Egg Scramble will be held at the Adams Park Softball Complex. The Easter Egg Scramble will take place promptly at 9 a.m. Children will be divided into age groups on three ball fields and a fourth field will be designated for children with special needs or those who require assistance. Be sure to bring a basket or container and don’t forget your camera. Rain date is Saturday, April 23, at 9 a.m. For more information, please call (770) 422-9714.


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bedroom slightly cool also helps in falling asleep along with a light snack high in protein. Not all cures come in the form of a pill. Sometimes, the best medicine is a pillow or two.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of illness and address them. Do your body a favor and be WELL-rested.

Dr. Nedra Dodds is the founder and Medical Director of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine located on 600 Chastain Rd.,

Ste. 224, Kennesaw, GA. (770) 591-3429. www.aestheticartsbyopulence.com.

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inherited assets in the future, so that these assets might endure for more than a generation.

In other words, it gives your heirs your business and some answers to the questions “what do we do now” and “what would he/she have wanted us to do.”

Legacy plans are built taking many factors into account. The first factor is you. What are your goals, financial and otherwise? A legacy plan should first respect your wishes and intentions.The second factor is family. Different people define “family” in all kinds of different ways. A good legacy plan respects your definition and is created with an understanding of it and your particular “family” dynamics.

Only after this should the tax and financial strategies of the plan be determined.

Many estate plans are too boilerplate, and/or they aren’t designed to hand down the experiential wealth and wisdom that should accompany the assets. A good legacy plan transmits values, instructions and guidance to ease a family’s burden when it comes to settling financial and business issues at a time of grief.

Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off

Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770) 952-6707. Securities offered through 1st Global

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them a world of good, or will send them down a tough road of pain, confusion, foolishness, and discouragement.

Just as kids see the worst in us, they also see the best in us. They know the adults they want to spend time with. They know the coaches they want to play for. They know the police officer who gives them a high five, or the teacher who gives them hugs. And, most of all, they know their moms and dads. And, their eyes are searching – always searching – to find someone they can follow.

C.A. Phillips serves as the Married Couples Pastor at NorthStar Church in Acworth/Kennesaw, Ga., and has lived in Kennesaw for nearly 30

years. Email him at [email protected], or check out his blog at www.caphillips.com.

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people could tell that something was different about these two men. It was evident by observing their deeds and listening to their words.

What can people learn from observing your actions and listening to your conversation? What dominates your discussion? What’s most important in your life? The conversations that you have and the lifestyle that you live will reveal the answer.

J. R. Lee is the Pastor of Freedom Church located at Barber Middle School, 4222 Cantrell Road in Acworth. You may

reach J.R. by calling the church at (770) 529-6006 or visit the church website at www.freedomchurch.tv.

Also, check out his blog at www.jrlee.tv.

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must carry a bag, the ones that cross your back and distribute the weight evenly are best. Additional weight of any kind adds extra pressure on important parts of the back and neck areas causing problems that eventually add up over time.

For extra help, get recommendations from your doctor of chiropractic so that you can find out what course of action you should take for repairing your poor posture and correcting spinal mis-alignments.

Dr. Sherri Ziomek graduated as Valedictorian from Life University. She has been involved with chiropractics since the age of ten. Even

then, she realized the importance of regular chiropractic care; to feel and perform at her personal best. You may reach her at Discover

Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at (770) 423-9010.



BAPTISTAntioch Baptist Bible Church5871 Glade Road, (770) 529-1546Pastor: Dr. Edward Kirsche, Sr.

Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church5855 Awtrey Church Road NW, (770) 974-0023Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Rev. Loy Frix

Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth4361 Westside Drive, (770) 974-4965Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.www.calvarybaptistacworth.org

Cedarcrest ChurchMeets at Allatoona High School, (678) 460-3500Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.Adult Bible Study: 9:30 & 11 a.m.Children’s Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.Student Service: 9:30 a.m.Pastor: George Wright cedarcrestchurch.com

First Baptist Church of Acworth4583 Church Street, (770) 974-3021Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Wednesday Service: 6 p.m.Pastor: Dr. David M Joyner www.fbcacworth.com

Harvest Baptist Church3460 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-9091Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Dr. Dan Reed www.harvestbaptistacworth.org

Hickory Grove Baptist Church2862 Hickory Grove Road, (770) 893-8834Sunday School: 10 a.m.Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Dan Willis

Hickory Heights Baptist Church221 Dabbs Bridge Road, (404) 488-3667Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Phil Miller www.hickoryheights.org

Hillcrest Baptist Church6069 Woodstock Road, (770) 917-9100Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.Sunday School: 10 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Paul Vance www.hbcacworth.org

Iron Hill Baptist Church5172 Groovers Landing Road, (770) 974-2951Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Child.) 10 a.m. (Adult)Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Dan Guider www.ironhillbaptist.org

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church @ Cedarcrest3950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 604, (678) 460-3510

Keystone Baptist Church (meets at Harrison High School)4500 Due West Road, (678) 230-5317Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Pastor: Terry Nelson www.keystoneonline.org

Morning View BaptistMeets at Lewis Elementary (770) 443-5600Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.Pastor: Sammy Burgess

Mount Olivet Baptist Church2385 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 974-8335Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

New Hope Baptist Church3814 New Hope Church Road, (770) 974-7612Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m.Sunday Services: 11 a.m & 7 p.m.Pastor: Richard D. Goodwin, www.newhopeacworth.com

Northwest Baptist Church3575 Acworth Due West Road, (678) 608-1400Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Doug Burrier

Piney Grove Baptist Church1605 Mars Hill Road, (770) 428-5122Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: David E. Owen www.pineygrove.net

Redemption Baptist Church4160 New Hope Church Road, (770) 529-0509Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Sunday School & Adult Bible Class: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Jerry Black

Sardis Missionary Baptist Church2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw, (770) 428-4031Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 8 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study/AWANA: 6:30 p.m.Pastor: James G. Wright Jr. www.sardismbckennesaw.org

Summit Baptist Church4310 Moon Station Lane, (770) 975-4595Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:10 a.m.Pastor: Aaron Johnson www.summitchurch.org

Thankful Baptist Church928 Kennesaw Due West, Kennesaw, (678) 797-0611Sunday Service: 10 a.m.Pastor: John Harris www.thankfulbaptistkennesaw.org

The Entire Bible Baptist Church4980 North Cobb Parkway (770) 926-1464Sunday School: 10 a.m.Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.Pastor: Bill Avery

Victory Baptist Church5717 Priest Road, Sunday School: 10 a.m.Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: Bro. Donald E. Lewis

West Ridge Church3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy., (770) 222-2125Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Brian Bloye www.westridge.com

Western Hills Baptist Church700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, (770) 425-7118Sunday Service 11 a.m.Pastor Steve Baskin www.westernhillsbaptist.org

Wildwood Baptist Church4801 Wade Green Road NW, (770) 428-2100Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m.Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.Pastor: Ric Cadle www.wildwoodbaptist.org

Zion Hill Baptist Church4255 Taylor St., (770) 974-8221

EPISCOPALChrist Episcopal Church1210 Wooten Lake Road, (770) 422-9114Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m.Christian Ed: 9:15 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.www. christchurch.episcopalatlanta.org

St. Teresa's Episcopal Church5725 Fords Road, (770) 590-9040Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.Wednesday Service: 5:30 p.m.www. saintteresa.episcopalatlanta.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSKingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness3795 Lakeview Way, NW (770) 975-1266

LUTHERANLiving Hope Lutheran Church3450 Stilesboro Road, (770) 425-6726Sunday Services: 8:45, 9:30 & 11 a.m.www.livinghopevision.com

First United Lutheran Church3481 Campus Loop Rd., Kennesaw(770) 427-0325Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Craig Storlie www.fulc.org

PRESBYTERIANAcworth Presbyterian Church4561 Church Street, (770) 974-6552Sunday Service: 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Fred Boozer (Interim)www.acworthpresbyterianchurch.org

Christ Community ChurchMeets at Kennesaw Comm. Ctr., (770) 529-2600Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Mike Glass www.christcommunitycobb.org

Heritage Presbyterian Church5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m.Pastor: Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA618 Acworth Due West Road, (770) 427-3545Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.Int. Pastor: Rev. Cyndi Parr www.kirkwoodpc.org

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Mars Hill Presbyterian Church USA3385 Mars Hill Road NW, (770) 974-4395Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Dr. Bryant C. Harris www.mhchurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLICSt. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church1618 Ben King Road, NW, (770) 428-7139Saturday Vigil: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m., 12 & 1:30 p.m.,5 p.m. (Life Teen) Pastor: Rev. John M. Matejek www.stcatherinercc.org

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church680 West Memorial Drive, (770) 443-0566Saturday Vigil: 4 & 6 p.m. (6 p.m. En Espanol)Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.Reverend: Adrian Pleuswww.saintvincentdepaulchurch.org/

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

Congregation Ner Tamidwww.nertamidonline.com(678) 264-8575Friday night Shabbat Services on the Secondand Fourth Friday of every month.

UNITED METHODISTAcworth United Methodist Church4340 Collins Circle, (770) 974-3312Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Pastor: Brian Butler www.acworthumc.org

County Line United Methodist Church1183 County Line Road, NW, (770) 428-0511Sunday Services: 11 a.m.Sunday School: 10 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Katie Strals www.countylineumc.org

Crossroads United Methodist ChurchMeets at Shelton Elementary, (404) 579-9753Sunday Service: 10 a.m.Pastor: Ken Hagler www.crossroadsum.org

Due West Methodist3956 Due West Road, (770) 427-3835Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:39 & 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:39 & 11 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Tom Davis www.duewest.org

Kennesaw United Methodist Church1808 Ben King Road, (770) 428-1543Sunday Service: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 & 11 a.m.7 p.m. Service in PortuguesePastor: Wallace Wheeles www.kennesawumc.org

New Beginnings United Methodist Church2925 Mack Dobbs Road, (770) 421-9980Sunday Service: 10 a.m.Pastor: Scott Brown www.nbumc.org

OTHER CHURCHESAcworth Christian Church4476 Northside Drive, (770) 974-1358

Acworth Churcha Church of God of Prophecy Ministry3891 Nance Road NW, (770) 975-1124Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m.Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.Pastor: C. Neal Wright www.acworthchurch.com

Atlanta Church of Christ4461 Bretton Ct NW, (770) 529-1250

Branches of Christ5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964Pastor: Steve Pettitwww.branchesofchrist.com

Calvary Chapel Northwest50 Shallowford Road NE, (770) 926-5524Pastor: Josh Blevins www.ccnorthwest.org

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Thursday: 7:30 p.m.Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday SaintsSunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. 5095 Holt Road NW, (770) 975-1788

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive (770) 516-5733Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Senior Pastor: Tony Crawfordwww.dayspring-online.com

Eagle Pointe Church5100 Old Stilesboro Road, (770) 421-1643Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.Pastor: Howard Koepka www.eaglepointe.org

Faith Family Church5744 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-4560Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.Pastor: J. Tommy White, Jr. www.faithagchurch.com

Freedom ChurchMeets at Barber Middle School (770) 529-6006Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Meets at McClure Middle School, Kennesaw Sunday Service: 10:45 a.mPastor: J.R. Lee www.freedomchurch.tv

Joshua Gospel Tabernacle 4161 Southside Drive, Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.Pastor: Tim Houstonwww.joshuagospeltabernacle.com

Journey Church of AcworthMeets at Russom Elementary SchoolSunday Service: 10 a.m.Pastor: Douglas Crumbly www.jcacworth.org

Kellogg Creek Church of Christ3510 Kellogg Creek Road, (770) 974-2814Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service: 7:30p.m.www.kelloggcreekchurchofchrist.org

LifeBridge ChurchMeets at Hayes Elementary School (770) 421-1018

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.www.mylifebridgechurch.com

New Covenant Full Gospel Inc5653 Priest Road, Acworth (770) 974-0685

NorthStar Church3413 Blue Springs Road, (770) 420-9808Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Linch www.northstarchurch.org

Northwest Christian Church3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, (770) 425-2525Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.Pastor: Ron Mobley www.nwcc.net

Oakwood Community Church2714 Valleyhill Drive (404) 931-9590Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Dave Meadows

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Christian Living Class: 10 a.m.Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.Pastor: Larry Baker www.prayerandpraise.org

River Church Of Acworth3450 Acworth Due West Road NW, (770) 974-8180Sunday Services: 10 a.m.Pastor: Dave McClanahan www. riverchurchofacworth.org

RiverStone Church2005 Stilesboro Road (678) 384-5200Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Pastor: Tom Tanner www.riverstonewf.org

The Rock of Atlanta146 Kelli Clark Ct. (770) 975-ROCK Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.therockofatlanta.com

Unity Christ Church2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552Sunday Service: 11 a.m.Rev. Kelly Thomas www.unitycc.com

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

Vintage 242 Church3732 Cedarcrest Road, (678) 383-2299Saturday Service: 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.Pastor: Steve Hambrick www.vintage242.com

Woodstock Christian Church7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.Sunday School: 9 a.m.Sr. Minister: Mr. Lynn T. Eynonwww.woodstockchristian.org

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

COUNTY GOVERNMENT:Board of Education: Cherokee (770) 479-1871 Cobb (770) 426-3300 Paulding (770) 443-8000Burn Permits: Cherokee (770) 720-3525 Paulding (770) 505-2876Business Licenses: Cherokee (678) 493-6108 Cobb (770) 528-8410 Paulding (770) 443-7571 Commissioners: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-3300 Paulding (770) 443-7550Courthouse: Cherokee (770) 479-1953 Cobb (770) 528-1300 Paulding (770) 443-7527Driver's Licenses: Cherokee (770) 720-3693 Cobb (770) 528-3251 Paulding (404) 657-9300Extension Office: Cherokee (770) 470-0418 Cobb (770) 528-4070 Paulding (770) 443-7616Fire Department: Cherokee (678) 493-4000 Cobb (770) 528-8000 Paulding (770) 222-1160Health Department: Cherokee (770) 928-0133 Cobb (770) 974-3330 Paulding (770) 443-7881Jury Phone: Cherokee (770) 479-9011 Cobb (770) 528-1800License Plates/Auto Tags: Cherokee (678) 493-6000 Cobb (770) 528-4020 Paulding (770) 443-7585Senior Services: Cherokee (770) 345-5312 Cobb (770) 528-5364 Paulding (770) 345-5312Tax Assessor: Cherokee (678) 493-6120 Cobb (770) 528-3100 Paulding (770) 443-7606Taxes — Property: Cherokee (678) 493-6414 Cobb (770) 528-8600 Paulding (770) 443-7581Traffic Signals: Cherokee (678) 493-6077 Cobb (770) 528-8162Voter Registration: Cherokee (770) 479-0407

Cobb (770) 528-2300 Paulding (770) 443-7503Zoning: Cherokee (770) 493-6101 Cobb (770) 528-2004 Paulding (770) 443-7601

CHILDREN & FAMILY:Boys & Girls Clubs: Cherokee (770) 720-7712 Cobb (770) 427-0418 Paulding (678) 363-8570

Child Support Enforcement: (404) 921-1490 Department of Family &Children Services: Cherokee (770) 720-3610 Cobb (770) 528-5000 Paulding (770) 443-7810

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (404 624-7000 HERO (Highway Emergency) (404) 635-8000

HOSPITALS: Wellstar Cobb (770) 732-4000 Wellstar Kennestone (770) 793-5000 Wellstar Paulding (770) 445-4411

HOTLINES: AIDS Information (800) 342-2437 Alcohol Treatment Referrals (800) 662-4357 Battered Women's Shelter (770) 427-3390 Child Abuse & Neglect (770) 528-5015 Crime Victim Helpline (800) 338-6745 Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 334-2836 Drug Abuse Helpline GA (800) 338-6745 Mental Health Crisis (770) 422-0202 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Rape Crisis Hotline (770) 428-2666 Rite Call (Child Health Care) (404) 250-KIDS Suicide Hotline (800) 784-2433

LIBRARIES: Cherokee Co. Libraries (770) 479-3090 Cobb Co. Libraries (770) 528-2320 Acworth Libraries (770) 917-5165

NON-EMERGENCY 911: Cherokee (770) 479-3117 Cobb (770) 499-3911 Paulding (770) 443-7629

PARKS & RECREATION: Cherokee (770) 924-7768 Cobb (770) 528-8800 Paulding (770) 445-8065

PETS & ANIMALS Animal Control: Cherokee (678) 493-6200 Cobb (770) 499-4136 Paulding (770) 445-1511

Animal Shelter: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 590-5610 Paulding (770) 443-3565Emergency Veterinary Clinic: Cherokee (770) 924-3720 Cobb (770) 424-9157Humane Society: Cherokee (770) 928-5115 Cobb (770) 428-5616 Paulding (770) 445-1511Lost Pet Hotline: Cherokee (770) 345-7270 Cobb (770) 428-LOST Paulding www.paulding.gov/animalMeals "Fur" Pets:“Feeding the Pets of the Needy” (770) 712-4077 www.mealsfurpets.com

POST OFFICE: Acworth (770) 966-8133 Kennesaw (770) 422-4103 Oak Grove (770) 592-2800

RECYCLING: Cherokee (770) 516-4195 Cobb (770) 528-1135 Paulding (770) 443-0119

SCHOOLS See listings on page 59

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Cherokee (770) 345-3300 Cobb (770) 499-4600 Paulding (770) 443-3010

UTILITIES:Cable (Comcast) 404-COMCAST (266-2278)

Electric: Acworth Power (770) 917-8903 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 Georgia Power (888) 660-5890

Gas: Atlanta Gaslight Co. (770) 994-1946

Water: Cherokee (770) 470-1813 Cobb (770) 423-1000 Paulding (770) 222-6868

CITY OF ACWORTH: www.acworth.org City Hall (770) 974-3112 Acworth Housing Authority (770) 974-3012 Parks & Recreation (770) 917-1234 Police Information (770) 974-1232 Acworth City Jail (770) 974-0295 Downtown Development (770) 974-8813 Municipal Court (770) 974-0965

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COUNTY SCHOOL WEBSITESBartow: www.bartow.k12.ga.usCherokee: www.cherokee.k12.ga.usCobb: www.cobb.k12.ga.usPaulding: www.paulding.k12.ga.us

PUBLIC SCHOOLSAcworth Intermediate School4220 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6600Principal: Kathleen Curran

Allatoona Elementary School4150 New Hope Church Road, Acworth 30101(770) 606-5843Principal: Jim Bishop

Allatoona High School3300 Dallas Acworth Highway, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6503Principal: Scott Bursmith

Awtrey Middle School3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw 30144(770) 975-6615Principal: Jeff Crawford

Baker Elementary School2361 Baker Road NW, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6629Principal: Dr. Phyllis Jones

Barber Middle School4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6764Principal: Lisa Williams

Bullard Elementary School3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152(678) 594-8720Principal: Sharon Hardin

Chapman Intermediate School6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6424Principal: Dr. Pam Colvin

Durham Middle School2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6641Principal: Georganne Young

East Paulding High School3320 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30157(770) 445-5100Principal: Scott Viness

E.T. Booth Middle School6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum

Etowah High School6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-4411Principal: Keith Ball

Ford Elementary School1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101(678) 594-8092Principal: Dr. Jami Frost

Frey Elementary School2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6655Principal: Joyce Piket

Harrison High School4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152(678) 594-8104Principal: Donnie Griggers

Kennesaw Charter School1370 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw 30144(678)-290-9628Principal: Kay Frey

Kennesaw Elementary School3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw 30144(678) 594-8172Principal: Wanda Floyd

Kennesaw Mountain High School1898 Kenn. Due West Road, Kennesaw 30152(678) 594-8190Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel

Kleven Boston Elementary School105 Othello Drive, Woodstock 30189(770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley

Lewis Elementary School4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw 30152(770) 975-6673Principal: Kristi Kee

Lost Mountain Middle School700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152(678) 594-8224Principal: Dr. Terry Poor

McCall Primary School4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth 30101(770) 975-6775Principal: Thomas Farrell

McClure Middle School (Cobb County)3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw 30152(678) 331-8131Principal: Susan Wing

McClure Middle School (Paulding County)315 Bob Grogan Drive, Dallas 30132(770) 505-3700Principal: Dr. Dick Hutnik

North Cobb High School3400 Highway 293, Kennesaw 30144(770) 975-6685Principal: Dr. Phillip Page

North Paulding High School300 N. Paulding Drive, Dallas 30132(770) 443-9400Principal: Dr. Russell Claxton

Oak Grove Elementary School6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth 30102 (770) 974-6682Principal: Jennifer Scrivner

Palmer Middle School690 N. Booth Road, Kennesaw 30144(770) 591-5020Principal: Cathy Wentworth

Pickets Mill Elementary School6400 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth 30101(770-975-7172Principal: Sheila Chesser

Pitner Elementary School4575 Wade Green Road, Acworth 30102(678) 594-8320Principal: Sherri Hill

Roland Russom Elementary School44 Russom Elem. School Lane, Dallas 30132(678) 574-3480Principal: Gina King

Shelton Elementary School1531 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas 30132(770) 443-4244Principal: Penny Noel

Vaughan Elementary School5950 Nichols Road, Powder Springs 30127(678) 594-8298Principal: Dr. Barbara Swinney

PRIVATE SCHOOLSBrookstone Montessori School (770) 426-52451680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth 30101 Principal: Linda Grier www.montessori.com

Brookwood Christian School (678) 401-58554728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 Principal: Kim Wigington www.brookwoodchristian.com

Cornerstone Prep (770) 529-70771720 Mars Hill Road, Suite #8, Acworth 30101Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org

First Baptist Christian School (770) 422-32542958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144 Principal: Kim Dahnke www.fbcskennesaw.com

Furtah Preparatory & Montessori School (678) 574-64885496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 Headmaster: Fred FurtahMontessori Director: Denise Glass www.furtahprep.org

Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-90913460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102Principal: Jamie Smithey www.harvestbaptistacworth.org

Hopewell Montessori School (770) 917-0507450 Harmony Grove Church Road, Acworth 30101Director of Ed: Laura Morris www.hopewellmontessori.com

Lyndon Academy (770) 926-01669914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org

Mount Paran Christian School (770) 578-01821275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw 30152Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley www.mtparanschool.com

North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-02524500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw 30144Head of School: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

Omega Private Academy (770) 792-74315330 Brookstone Drive, Acworth 30101Principal: Kathy Keeton www.omegaprivateacademy.com

Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 30144Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (770) 419-86011618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144Principal: Sr. Mary Jacinta, O.P. www.scsiena.org

The Walker School (770) 427-2689700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta 30062Headmaster: Don Robertson www.thewalkerschool.org

St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-332881 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060Principal: Pat Allen www.stjosephschool.org

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONSAcworth Business Association(770) 423-1330www.acworthbusiness.org

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce(770) 345-0400www.cherokee-chamber.com

Cobb Chamber of Commerce(770) 980-2000Twww.cobbchamber.org

KSU Small Business Development Center(770) 423-6450www.sbdc.kennesaw.edu

LeadsNet Business Referral Group(404) 819-8896www.leadsnetgroup.com

No Fee Referral Network - Acworth Contact: Betty Motter (770) 256-4864www.nofeereferralnetwork.com

West Cobb Business Association(678) 776-6331www.westcobbbusiness.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONSAARC (All About Reaching Children) (678) 574-6023www.allaboutreachingchildren.org

Children Child Advocacy Council(770) 345-8100

Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity(770) 345-1879www.cherokeehabitat.net

Cherokee County Humane Society(770) 928-5115www.cchumanesociety.org

Cobb County Habitat for Humanity(770) 432-7954www.cobbhabitat.org

Here Am I Ministries, Inc. (770) 529-4644 Contact: Rev. DeAnna Fountain

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue(706) 698-HOME www.homeward.petfinder.com

Humane Society of Cobb County(770) 428-9882 www.humanecobb.org

Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia Contact: Edward J. Levitt (770) 590-7898

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption(770) 325-PETS www.mostlymutts.org Papa's Pantry (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org

RECREATION & HOBBIESAtlanta Yacht Clubwww.atlantayachtclub.org

Atlanta Water Ski Club (770) 425-3679

Cherokee Soccer Association770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com

Children’s PEACE Center(770) 917-8815www.childrenspeacecenter.com

Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubwww.ccrc.info

Foothills Running ClubJohn McCusker, (770) 924-9504

Friends and Neighbors Club (F.A.N. club)Judy, (770) 514-7819

Kennesaw Futbol ClubCarrie Crawford, (404) 630-8805www.kennesawfc.org

Northwest YMCA (Brookstone Area)(770) 423-9622

West Cobb Lacrosse Club(770) 641-2222http://eteamz.active.com/westcobblacrosse

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONSActive Adults Living with Arthritis (AALA)Contact: Marcia (770) 605-7960

Celebrate Life Internationalwww.CelebrateLife.org

Celebrate RecoveryContact: Sheryl Banister (770) 428-2100

Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483

Grandparents Support Group(678) 699-3400

Jewish HavurahContact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687

MOMS Club of Acworth-Westwww.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com

MOMS Club of Acworth-Eastwww.momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com

Newcomers of Cobb County(678) 402-6152www.newcomersofcobbcounty.com

Sisters of Support (Breast Cancer Support) Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488

Widows / Widowers Grief Support Recovery(770) 590-0334 www.burnthickory.com

West Cobb Mothers and Morewww.geocities.com/wcobbmothersandmore(770) 314-1211

Paws for Disabilitieswww.pawsfordisabilities.org

Pet Buddies Food Pantrywww.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

Southern Hope Humane Society(770) 445-7294 www.hopehumane.org

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONSAcworth Optimist ClubContact: Debbie Ward (770) 974-0670

Acworth Masonic Lodge4497 McLain Circle (770) 974-3577

Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation(770) 529-9003 Ext. 40 www.afahf.org

Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America(770) 989-8820

Girl Scout Council of North Georgia(770) 974-4278

Girl Scout — Camp Pine Acres(770) 974-6696

Junior League of Cobb — Marietta(770) 422-5266 www.jlcm.org

Kennesaw-Acworth Lions Clubwww.kennesawacworthlions.org

Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden KContact: Marjory Everett (770) 966-0100

Sigma Gamma RHO SororityContact: Jackie Ajudua, (770) 529-5654

VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post)(770) 974-0958www.vfwpost5408.orgCherokee

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONSCounty Democratic Party(770) 345-3489

Cherokee County Republican Party(770) 592-0575

Cobb County Democracy For America www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty

Cobb County Democratic Party(770) 420-7133

Cobb County Libertarian Party (770) 425-2856

Cobb County Republican Party(770) 421-1833

Cobb County Republican Women’s Club(770) 785-2522



UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT: President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: [email protected]

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

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

Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R), District 11 (202) 225-2931 219 Roswell St., Marietta, GA 30060 GA: (770) 429-1776 Website: http://gingrey.house.gov fax: (770) 795-9551 Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 (202) 225-4501 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 GA: (770) 565-4990 Website: www.tomprice.com fax: (770) 565-7570 e-mail: [email protected]

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

STATE GOVERNMENT: Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 State Capitol, Room 111 fax: (404) 652-7123 Atlanta, GA 30334

Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21 (770) 516-0543 e-mail: [email protected] fax: (404) 463-1385

Senator Bill Heath (R), District 31 (770) 537-5234 e-mail: [email protected]

Senator Lindsey Tippins (R), District 37 (770) 426-4619 Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20 (404) 557-5069 e-mail: [email protected]

Rep. Ed Setzler (R), District 35 (404) 656-0126 e-mail: [email protected]

CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.com

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson (678) 493-6001 e-mail: [email protected]

Jason Nelms, (R) Post 4 (678) 493-6000 e-mail: [email protected]

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

Commissioners: Tim Lee (R), Chairman (770) 528-3300 e-mail: [email protected]

Helen Goreham (R), District 1 (770) 528-3313 e-mail: [email protected]

JoAnn Birrell, District 3 (770) 528-3317 e-mail: [email protected]

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

Commissioners: David Banett , Post 4 (770) 443-7550, x4009

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871

Board of Education: Janet Read (R), Post 4 (770) 516-1444 e-mail: [email protected]

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (770) 704-4398, x4370 e-mail: [email protected]

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Office (770) 426-3300 Superintendent, Fred Sanderson (770) 426-3453

Board of Education: Lynnda Crowder-Eagle (R), Post 1 e-mail: [email protected]

Kathleen Angelucci (R), Post 4 e-mail: [email protected]

PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Superintendent, Cliff Cole (770) 443-8000

Board of Education: Kim Curl, District 6 (770) 445-2600

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

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Sheriff Neill Warren (R) (770) 499-4609 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org

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

CITY OF ACWORTH Mayor Tommy Allegood (770) 974-3112

CITY OF ACWORTH BOARD OF ALDERMEN (770) 974-3112 Butch Price, Post 1 (770) 974-4321 e-mail: [email protected]

Gene Pugliese, Post 2 (678) 575-0596 e-mail: [email protected]

Bob Weatherford, Post 3 (770) 974-3533 e-mail: [email protected]

Tim Richardson, Post 4 (770) 974-5259 e-mail: [email protected]

Tim Houston, Post 5 (770) 917-1883 e-mail: [email protected]

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