Butch Price Alderman, City of Acworth What are your main responsibilities? First and foremost, one of our most important responsibilities is … Continue Reading
7 Ideas for Fun Activities for All Ages
School is out, and it’s time for relaxing, spending time with family and friends, and throwing away the schedule. Here are a few ideas to help your family fill its time with fun the next couple of months, whether you’re staying home all summer or just need something to do for a day or two. […] Continue Reading...
Local Leaders Reveal Their Favorite Tunes
In honor of World Music Day, an annual celebration on June 21 to promote music bringing people together, Aroundabout Local Media reached out to local leaders to share their favorite bands and songs, their most memorable concert, any instruments they play and more. Shannon Kiger, Palmer Middle School Principal A sample of songs/artists on my […] Continue Reading...
20 Local Options for a Memorable Girls’ Night
Although each group of friends’ interests vary, girls’ night out (GNO) often involves dinner and drinks, dancing, movies, spa treatments, creative activities and music — I bet reading the title of this article was enough to get Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 song stuck in your head! Whether you’re planning an event with friends, family or co-workers, […] Continue Reading...

Nurse Shares Experiences of Serving in Air Force
Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Appreciation Day or Women Veterans Recognition Day, honors women who have served or are … Continue Reading

The Current Market
Realtor, Broker Share the Facts About Georgia’s Strong Market in 2023 Georgia’s housing market continues to be strong in 2023, due to a combination of high demand, limited supply and increasing home prices for … Continue Reading

Stay Safe on the Lake!
Always Wear Your Life Jacket on Allatoona It’s late spring and the lake and recreation programs are beginning to heat up. May also is National Boating and Water Safety Month, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers … Continue Reading

Spring Cleaning Your Brain Requires Stepping Back
I have started spring cleaning my brain recently. I do this by mentally stepping back from my daily tasks, goals and checklists and taking some time to observe them. This allows me to question if the things I am … Continue Reading

Finding New Ways to Fight Crime
The Acworth Police Department’s criminal investigations division is one of the best in the state. We have a highly trained team of motivated individuals who are dedicated to the mission of providing excellent … Continue Reading