Written by Tamra Anne Bolles. Photo by Kimberly Murphy Dear Santa, These are my wishes. Here’s hoping that our lives will somehow get back to normal. This pandemic needs a good shot in the arm. I am not alone in my…
DEAR SANTA – MY CHRISTMAS WISHES
Category: Family Fun
CHRISTMAS LIST SUGGESTIONS FROM THE BRIGHT SIDE
Looking for a special gift, not too expensive and not mass produced? Check with Henry’s Louisiana Grill and see about their Christmas gift baskets featuring their new sauces. (story on page 7). Or stop by Apotheos Roastery for their new…
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR KENNESAW
I know we haven’t had Thanksgiving yet, however we are sharing this now so our families can plan ahead and decide which they want to do. From our traditional Sights and Sounds performance by Great Gig Dance Co. to the…
DECEMBER BRIGHTSIDE ONLINE
Don’t miss reading about the good news going on in our community of Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta for December. The Bright Side Newspaper is posted online at our Newspaper page.
2020 BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL – SAT AND SUN NOV. 7 & 8
Seven months later, the Kennesaw Business Association is hosting the 44th annual Superior Plumbing Big Shanty Festival on Nov. 7 & 8. Our children have returned to school (some have elected to still use virtual learning), we are cautiously stepping…
KENNESAW GRAND PRIX 5K – OCTOBER 31
The 2020 Kennesaw Grand Prix Race will be run Saturday, October 31, 2020. If you’ve already registered – have no fear! You’re covered! This race benefits: Swift Cantrell Park Foundation; Wounded Veterans in Kennesaw; The Dave Krache Foundation; The Kennesaw…
Kennesaw’s Fall-O-Ween Fest:Oct 17
City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation beckons area ghouls, ninjas, superheroes and princesses to “Spook-Central Park” for its annual Fall-O-Ween Fest at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, October 17 from 4 – 9 p.m. Admission is free. Activities include Miss Gail’s…
SCARECROWS, AND PUMPKINS, AND COSTUMES – OH MY!
While we may have been limited in activities for the last several months, both the Acworth and Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Departments are making sure we will enjoy the fall and all the festivities surrounding Halloween. City of Kennesaw to…
ATTENTION – FAIR LOVERS!! – TASTE OF THE FAIR
2020 has proven to be a bummer to all of us who love fairs, festivals and any out door events. The ever creative Fair managers have come up with a solution to soften this year’s cancellation of the North Georgia…
JURASSIC QUEST DRIVE-THRU AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
ATLANTA, GA – Our dinosaurs are ready and raring to return from extinction. We are migrating to Atlanta, GA, July 31st – August 9th, with our FIRST EVER JURASSIC DRIVE-THRU! The nation’s best touring dinosaur exhibit has been transformed into…
CITY OF ACWORTH NEWS -LATEST OPENINGS
Sharing the latest City of Acworth news. Be sure to check their website at www.acworth.org for more information. Borrowed this amazing photo from Mack Turner! Acworth Community Conversation On behalf of the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and City Staff we…
CITY OF KENNESAW NEWS
Sharing news of openings and other events for the City of Kennesaw. Our June paper is out and may be read at www.brightsidenews.com/kennacwnews.html. SWIFT CANTRELL SPLASH PAD OPEN The Splash Pad at Swift Cantrell is open with 50% capacity (50…