by Carol Thompson, Editor Our recent storm we experienced was not the first and certainly will not be the last. It also wasn’t the worst storm* even though many hundreds were stranded on the roadways, some for more than…
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Kennesaw State Names Superior Plumbing as Official Plumber
The Kennesaw State University Department of Athletics and Superior Plumbing Services, Inc. announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Superior Plumbing’s investment will provide significant support to KSU’s Department of Athletics and its student-athletes, as the school prepares for its inaugural…
Kennesaw’s State of the City presented at KBA
Kennesaw Development On The Horizon On Tuesday, January 14, Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews addressed an audience of more than 250 Kennesaw Business Association members, civic leaders, educators, and guests about Kennesaw’s accomplishments and plans for growth and development in his…
Quilters Provide Calvary Children’s Home with Quilts and Pillowcases
When Robin Jones, owner of Cottontail Quilts, located in Kennesaw, first learned of the Calvary Children’s Home several months ago, she decided to reach out to the local quilting and sewing community for assistance in making a personalized pillowcase for…
Team Georgia 6th Grade All Star Football Team Head to Texas
Team Georgia, a 6th grade all star football team made up of mostly Cobb County students (along w a few from Paulding, Bartow, and Douglas), has swept through the South to win the Regional Championship put on by Football University…
Smyrna Police Department Partners to Give Gifts
On December 20, 2014, police officers and employees of the Smyrna Police Department partnered with the Cobb Street Ministries group to provide Christmas gifts for some children and families in need during the holiday season. Cobb Street Ministries Director, Carol…
The First Christmas Card ~ by Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist
The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by the artist J.C. Horsley and measured about the size of a postcard. The first Christmas card shows a Victorian family celebrating the gentle spirit of the season around a table. Flanking…
Main Street Pharmacy invites you to Give a Basket of Christmas
PROVIDING CHRISTMAS AT WELLINGTON PLACE Tami Chamblee. and Jerry Gatti of MAIN STREET PHARMACY invites members of our community to partner with them and bring a little bit of Christmas to the residents of Wellington Assisted Living, located just a…
A Christmas Tradition at the Strand ~ December 6-22, 2013
During the first three weekends of December, 2013, The Strand will produce its biggest and most elaborate show yet, A Christmas Tradition. This song and dance revue will show off The Strand’s awe inspiring sets and effects like has never…
Get On Board the Polar Express at the Southern Museum
The Polar Express Adventure embarks at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on Saturday, December 7 from 6-10 p.m. following the City of Kennesaw’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Depot Park. Upon entering the Museum, attendees will…
Marietta Invites You to Come Behind Closed Doors ~ December 7 & 8, 2013
Go behind closed doors as Marietta puts on its holiday finery for the 27th Annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour. What does it take to produce the tour? More than 3,000 ornaments, thousands of magnolia leaves, 500-plus strands of lights…
Bert and Boos – Amazing NEW Bakery in Acworth TO RE-OPEN!
WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS WONDERFUL MAKER OF COOKIES WILL RE-OPEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2019.! Wow – awesome cookies, brownies, muffins and cupcakes are available at Bert and Boo’s Bakery at 3900 Old McEver Rd., Acworth, Ga. ( If…