Category: News Story

ACWORTH CHARM IS THIS SATURDAY – NOV 8

Acworth Charm is a wonderful way to take a peak inside a few of Acworth’s beautiful homes while supporting Brookwood Christian School in their mission to teach children that were born with dyslexia.  As an avid reader, it hurts my…

AUGUST DEADLINE FOR THE BRIGHT SIDE – FRIDAY AUGUST 1

  HEY BRIGHT SIDE READERS — LAST CALL TO SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS. Working on the AUGUST paper and our deadline is FRIDAY AUGUST 1  We specialize in positive news and special events.   IT IS TIME FOR BACK TO SCHOOL,…

FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH OF JULY – BUT, WHY???

Have you ever wondered where it all began? We share this lesson in history by Mary Lou Cagle. FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH OF JULY – BUT, WHY??? by Mary Lou Cagle The 4th of July is a huge day of…

MAY 2025 ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA BRIGHT SIDE IS ONLINE

MAY 2025 ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA BRIGHT SIDE IS ONLINE  School lets out this month, Smoke on the Lake is this weekend (we hope Mother Nature cooperates). Feature are our scholarships winners from both the ABA and KBA.  Amazing students soon…

ACWORTH NOTEWORTHY EVENTS

Sharing ACWORTH’S events coming up in the next few days.  While these are taking place in the City of Acworth, everyone is welcome to attend any or all. SAT FEB 22 The Special Olympics Polar Plunge The Special Olympics Polar…

CONGRATULATIONS NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN STUDENTS

North Cobb Christian Students Win First Place in Congressional App Challenge Four North Cobb Christian School students, Jason Osborn, Nathan Stinson, Jade Zebrowski, and Kameron Fournillier, won first place in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for their budget and finance-tracking…

FOX Nation’s PATRIOT AWARDS: Paws of War Awarded for Service

Cameron Clay, a Kennesaw, GA Service Member Reunited with Dog for First Time at FOX Nation’s Patriot Awards At FOX Nation’s sixth annual Patriot Awards last Thursday on Long Island, the non-profit organization Paws of War was awarded FOX Nation’s…

BOB BROOKS NAMED ABA’S PERSON OF THE YEAR – 2023

December is when our community recognize those folks that have contributed to their business organizations and the community in general throughout the year. ABA is pleased to announce that Bob Brooks has been named Acworth Business Association’s Person of the…

THE STORY BEHIND LIGHTS OF JOY IN KENNESAW

This display is no longer FREE due to a tragic accident near the event on Friday, December 8, 2023.  Open to the public every evening through December 28, 2023. Lights of Joy Information Open daily from 6-10pm through December 28,…

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Veterans Day – Without the Apostrophe! by Mary Lou Cagle, Marietta Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe but does include an “s” at the end – Veterans. Why: because it is a day to honor All veterans of the…

ATTENTION Bright Side Readers & Advertisers – Sept. Deadline

Hello everyone. We are working on the September edition of the Bright Side Newspaper for Acworth, Kennesaw, and Marietta West Cobb and we want your news.  Our deadline for submitting articles and advertising is Wednesday, August 30, 2023. We love…

FUN FAMILY EVENTS BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

Just a few days til school starts for our students in Cobb County.  Sharing several family events you might want to attend.  Enjoy. Christmas in July  in Marietta’s Glover Park Come celebrate a unique and festive event where you are…