MELISSA KRUDWIG, THE THINK MELISSA TEAM. It is that time of year again. Yes, time to fight the crowds and buy those school supplies and if you are like me….going back and buying the ones that you forgot. At this time…
Category: Kennesaw/Acworth
Kilometer Kids Run in the Heroes 5K
One hundred and fourteen Kennesaw’s Kilometer Kids graced the landscape as they sped by the crowd, running in last Saturday’s Heroes 5K to benefit the Wounded Warrior programs. Starting eleven weeks ago, 152 kids met at Swift Cantrell twice a…
The 5 Worst Things Christians Say After A Tragedy
Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist. Candidate Richard Mourdock in his losing attempt to win a Senate seat in Indiana, said this: “Even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that is something that God intended to happen.” Excuse me?…
Sharing the Road Safely with School Buses
BBB and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provide the following tips on “sharing” the road and protecting our children School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In fact, according to the National…
Seeking the Public’s Input on Cobb’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
Tim Lee, Cobb Commission Chairman If you want a first-hand perspective concerning a roadway, you don’t have to search. Just ask the person who drives on it every day. Anyone with a commute, a businessperson, a technician on a service…
Marcus McAbee Teaches Special Needs Students Taekwondo in Kennesaw
submitted by Lisa McAbee Marcus McAbee has been dutifully taking Taekwondo classes for over a year and leading junior classes at a local Martial Arts School. Marcus decided he wanted to reach more students – specifically special needs students. Inspired…
Hereos 5K – Saturday, August 3 – downtown Kennesaw
Grand Prix Series Continues with Wounded Hero 5K The third event in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series of 5K races, the 4th Annual Run for Wounded Heroes, will be held on Saturday morning, August 3 in downtown Kennesaw. The race…
Railroad Rendezvous – Something for Everyone to Enjoy
You could hear the roaring of the wheels before you hit the door. Clickety clack, Clickety clack. The familiar sound reached my ears as I went around the corner into the Education Center. There I encountered several trains racing around…
MCMA Chalk Fest Competition Accepting Registrations
Register now to chalk it up during Art in the Park festival The public is invited to register for the third annual Chalk Fest Competition Labor Day weekend on the Square. The juried art event will take place Saturday, Aug.…
General 8U Allstars are Georgia State Champions.
8U All Star Generals Sweep the State Invitational Tournament and now they are on their way to Southaven, Mississippi with a record of 17 Wins and 9 Loses. Play begins July 17 and runs through July 23. Wish them well…
Southern Museum Hosts Railroad Rendezvous Event
Share the love of model railroading with the Southern Museum at the inaugural Railroad Rendezvous event on Saturday, July 27. This family-friendly, rain-or-shine event will take place from 10 am – 4 pm and includes an array of indoor-outdoor activities…
Acworth’s Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate their 149th anniversary on Sunday, July 14, 2013. The celebration theme is “God’s Great and Precious Promises. The congregation is excited about the special historical time they have set aside…