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Meet Mike Ragland – Acworth Bookstore on November 18

Come meet Mike Ragland, retired police officer, turned author, columnist and historian on Saturday November 18. Born and raised in the cotton mill village of Lindale, GA , Mike Ragland is a much beloved speaker, author, historian and columnist in…

2018 Miss Cobb County, Victoria Hill

From a field of fifteen accomplished and talented young women, Victoria Hill was named the  2018 Miss Cobb County in the 60th anniversary pageant at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County  Civic Center , in Marietta, Aug. 12.   The…

Something for Everyone the Week of June 12

Sharing a variety of events for our Cobb County community that occur this week, starting June 12, 2017.  There are more events at the beginning of the week – simply scroll down under the Departure concert info.SAT JUNE 17 –…

Kennesaw’s Santa Parade Winners and more!

What an awesome parade, two high school bands, thirteen scout troops, and a variety of other groups and organizations made their way down Main St in Kennesaw, Saturday December 3.  The Bright Side Newspaper was honored to be one of…

Santa Sightings and Tree Lightings

THANKSGIVING IS OVER, the kids are back in school and start of our Holiday celebrations are upon us.  Whether it is a tree lighting, a glimpse of Santa, a tour of grand homes, snow tubing or breakfast with Santa our…

Taste of Kennesaw – Sept 10, 2016

The Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw invite you and your family to sample more than 30 local restaurants from the Cobb County area.    The Taste of Kennesaw is a great way to sample all your favorite restaurants…

Celebrating our Freedom – July 3 & 4

One of my favorites Holidays of the year and our community goes all out — whether you are on the lake, at a pool, gathering with friends and family there are celebrations everywhere.  The City of Kennesaw celebrates on Sunday…

CONGRATULATIONS – Bravo Dance Center is Nationals Winner

Congratulations to Bravo Dance Center’s Advanced Company as they competed in Fusion’s National Dance Competition in Daytona June 23rd-26th, 2016, and brought home many awards, including a National Championship. Bravo won Fusion’s Elite Studio National Championship (which means they had…

A Whirl Wind of a Weekend!

So much to chose from, where do we start! SMOKE ON THE LAKE BBQ FESTIVAL ~ MAY 6-7 2016 The Barbecue season kicks off the year with one of the first competitions in north Georgia. More than 30 teams will…