After a vigorous surfing contest, Jack Wolfe, representing Pollo Tropical Kennesaw, declared the event a tie. The winners, Carson Pope, age 4, representing the Bright Side Newspapers and Todd Beckett, age forty something, representing the North Side News. The prize…
Category: Kennesaw/Acworth
Pro Wakeboard Tour Friday & Saturday May 17 & 18
Let the excitement begin! The Pro Wakeboard Tour will hold trials on Friday, May 17 at Cauble Park, Lake Acworth , while the Main Event will take place on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard…
Congratulations Daniel Kinslow – Going to the Nationals!
North Cobb Student Daniel Kinslow was awarded the Debbie Underkoffler Culinary Arts Scholarship at the Kennesaw Business Association luncheon on May 14. Since cooking his mom steak fajitas on Mother’s Day 2008… Daniel has loved to cook. Daniel joined the…
Kennesaw Welcomes Pollo Tropical – Opening May 17
Pollo Tropical®, the Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain famous for its flame grilled chicken, will celebrate its newest location on Friday, May 17 in Kennesaw with a grand opening event. The 12-hour beach party will celebrate the Pollo Tropical flavor and beach…
Congratulations David Grant – Terry Chandler Award
TERRY CHANDLER AWARD goes to DAVID GRANT What makes the KBA so special is the continued involvement of the past presidents. This year’s winner was the President Of the KBA in 1990. During his term the Annual Back To School…
Pro Wakeboard Tour Moved to Cauble Park, Lake Acworth
Due to the significant rainfall received recently and the projected high water levels for Lake Allatoona in the coming week, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is being relocated to Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park. …
Superior Plumbing’s Hot Balloon ~ Spectacular
We see them floating high in the sky, a multitude of colors — it is rare to see one up so close. Superior Plumbing unveiled their hot air balloon at the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival last night in…
Georgia Funeral Care Officially Open!
On Friday, May 3, 2013, Kevin and Gina Marcy, owners of Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services, celebrated their ribbon cutting with family, friends, their employees, and employees of the city of Acworth. Mayor Tommy Allegood was on hand to…
Smoke On The Lake BBQ Festival
Presented by Superior Plumbing – May 10 & May 11 The Barbecue season kicks off the year with one of the first competitions in north Georgia. More than 30 teams will fill up Cauble Park in downtown Acworth on Friday…
Soap Box Derby Race – June 8
Sponsored by the Marietta Kiwanis Club The Marietta Soap Box Derby Race, sponsored by the Marietta Kiwanis Club, will be held June 8th in the parking lot at Marietta High School starting at 8:30 AM. It’s a great outing for…
Congratulations MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service
MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service Named the 2013 Emergency Medical Service of the Year Local Cobb County ambulance provider, MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service was awarded the 2013 Emergency Medical Service of the Year for the State of Georgia. Also nominated and recognized for…
KUMC Spring Music Fest Successful – in spite of the Rain
The KUMC Spring Music Fest was well attended and a successful program, in spite of the gallons of rain we had on Saturday and Sunday. Chris Owenby, Music Director thanks everyone who helped make this first annual event a success. …