While most kids took a break from learning over the summer, five Barber Middle School students seized the opportunity to intern with MAD-learn, a … Continue Reading
Photography 101: Learn How to Take Sharper Photos Using a Camera
It is disappointing to take what you think will be a good photo, only to see on your computer screen that the image is slightly out of focus or just […] Continue Reading...
Mamma Mia! Celebrate National Pasta Month With These Recipes
October has been designated National Pasta Month, and to commemorate, we asked local food experts — culinary arts instructors and chefs — as well as Aroundabout Local Media writers and […] Continue Reading...
Photography Tips for Capturing Moments to Last a Lifetime
Brian Nejedly is a local photographer who works with Aroundabout Local Media on cover shoots. He’s been shooting weddings since 2004 and has documented the big day for more than […] Continue Reading...

Get to Know Marvon Williams
Marvon Williams Vice Chairman, Acworth Downtown Development Authority What are your main responsibilities? The Acworth Downtown Development … Continue Reading

Navigating Business Surprises With Grace
In the world of business leadership, one thing is certain: Plans don’t always go as expected. You’ve meticulously charted your course, crunched the numbers and developed a strategy that seemed foolproof. But … Continue Reading

Rob’s Rescues
Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary (HAAS) in Canton spreads hope, healing and love to rescue farm animals and human hearts. If you missed the first part of my interview with Sarah Carney of HAAS last month, … Continue Reading

How to Prevent Electric-Shock Drowning
You might’ve heard about people who have been victims of electric-shock drowning (ESD). Unfortunately, this has happened in both of our local lakes, Allatoona and Lanier. Electric-shock drowning occurs when … Continue Reading

Healthy Plants Start With Bed Preparation
Fall is a prime planting season in Georgia. Cool-season flowering bedding plants and vegetables are planted through February, and October through February is the best time to plant hardy shrubs, ground covers and … Continue Reading