Christopher Abel of Acworth placed 3rd in the National Academic Competition For Blind Students On Saturday, June 22, 10-year-old Christopher Abel of Acworth represented Georgia in an academic competition unlike any other. Christopher, an avid braille reader and outstanding student at…
Category: Kennesaw/Acworth
Celebrating our Nation’s Birthday – Right Here at Home!
Our cities in Cobb County make sure we don’t have to travel far to enjoy a parade, arts and crafts, music and entertainment and of course the grand finale FIREWORKS. Included here are Acworth’s, Kennesaw’s Marietta’s and Powder Spring’s activities…
The Chairman’s Corner by Cobb Chairman, Tim Lee
Culture can mean different things to everyone, but one thing we all can agree on is the value of good clean entertainment. I am proud that Cobb provides some of the finest arts venues in Georgia. The world renowned Cobb…
Family Fun Safety Day
FRI JUN 21 Family Fun Event at the Safety Village. 9 am til noon Families are invited to enjoy an entertaining and educational event during Family Fun Safety Day 9 a.m.-noon, Friday, June 21, at the Cobb Safety Village. Activities…
This Guitar Can Talk
KENNESAW RESIDENT WRITES BOOK ABOUT SPECIAL GUITAR By Donna Rypel For Tom Long of Kennesaw, a 40-year career in the country music industry has some sweet memories. But none sweeter than a very special guitar he has in his possession.…
Marietta Soap Box Derby – Saturday, June 8 at 8:30 AM
The Marietta Soap Box Derby race, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta, is an officially sanctioned race of the All-American Soap Box Derby International www.aasbd.org. This event was started for our youngsters, by Devan Seabaugh in 2004, (he was…
Kennesaw’s Mayor and Council Acting to Fill Vacancy
Due to the recent death of Council Member Bill Thrash, the Mayor and City Council will take action to fill the vacancy, in accordance with the Kennesaw Charter – Article II, Section 2.08. The Mayor and Council would like to…
Memorial Day Celebrations – May 27.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS – MARIETTA NATIONAL CEMETERY MON MAY 27 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE 9:00 AM Knights of Columbus Bishop Charles B. Gregory Assembly 2161 will sponsor the 25th annual Memorial Day outdoor mass at the Marietta National Cemetery on May…
Kennesaw City Council Member, Bill Thrash Loses Battle with Cancer
Kennesaw City Council member William E. “Bill” Thrash died May 22 after a long battle with cancer. He was 58. A Texas native, Thrash grew up in Oklahoma and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam as well as the…
Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Prepares for Safe and Sober Graduations
Many graduation ceremonies are planned for the end of May and with that comes parties and celebrations. This exciting time in a teen’s life can lead to increased underage drinking and accidents. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of…
Deadline for June Kennesaw/Acworth papers
Good morning everyone — We are accepting articles and advertising for our June issue of the Kennesaw/Acworth Bright Side Newspaper. The deadline is Monday, May 27 — or before would even be better. This paper is delivered by the post…
Pro Wake Board Athletes Host Horizon Athletes
Dano the Mano, announcer for the Pro Wakeboard Tour and King of Wake Series, got the action rolling when he called the Pro Wakeboard athletes up on the Bandstand Stage at Cauble Park. Waiting to meet these young men and…