The public, city and county schools and organizations are invited to register by Sept. 25 to show your group, business or school’s creativity and personality by making a scarecrow as part of the eighth annual Scarecrows on the Square contest.…
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The Compassion Experience is coming to North Georgia State Fair
Compassion International, a leading authority on child sponsorship which releases children from poverty globally, will be bringing its Change the Story: The Compassion Experience tour to the Atlanta area Sept. 20-24. The tour will educate local residents about the realities…
In Labor or A Laborer ~ Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist
A woman goes to her doctor and he verifies she’s pregnant, her first pregnancy. The doctor asks if she has any questions. She replies, “Well, I’m a little worried about the pain. How much will childbirth hurt during labor?” The doctor…
Swift Cantrell Skate Park Update — Starting Second Phase.
Kennesaw to complete Swift-Cantrell Skatepark ~ Construction Moves On to Phase II As construction nears completion on the plaza portion of Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Skatepark, the Mayor and Council have committed to begin on the second phase of the project, the…
Friday is National College Colors Day ~ Aug 30
On Wednesday Mayor Mark Mathews and Mayor Tommy Allegood signed a proclamation naming Friday College Colors Day and would like to see the Kennesaw and Acworth Communities show THEIR support for Kennesaw State University. Friday is National College Colors Day,…
Footloose the Musical Coming to the Strand
Earl Reece is working his magic once again here in Cobb County. The executive director of the Strand is bringing Footloose – The Musical to the Strand – Fri, Sat, Sunday – the weekend of August 16; and Thurs, Fri,…
Back to School Supplies – Donate from the Heart
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…
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…
Safepath Culinary Tour and Competition
GOOD EATIN’ GREAT CAUSE Join host, Chef Alex Reethof, on August 22, 2013; 6-10 pm, at the Cobb Galleria Exhibit Hall for the 2013 SafePath Culinary Tour & Competition: Good Eatin’ Great Cause. Over 30 of Georgia’s favorite chefs will…