Aroundabout Local Media’s mission statement is to “help local businesses grow and prosper by offering affordable advertising opportunities in a … Continue Reading
Warmth in a Bowl
Now that winter is here, we’re all looking for things that make us feel warm and toasty. What better way to warm up on the inside than turning to a classic comfort food — soup. Chef and chocolatier Alejandra P.L. Peek, a native of Mexico, is sharing five of her best soup and stew recipes […] Continue Reading...
There’s a New Lawman in Town
Officer Jesse Evans was sworn in as Acworth’s new police chief at the City Council meeting in December. The standing-room-only crowd packed into the Tanyard Creek Overlook room at the Acworth Community Center to witness Mayor Tommy Allegood administer the oath of office to Evans, who took over as head of the police department from […] Continue Reading...
A ‘Priceless’ Addition Meets Sensory Needs
Priceless — that’s the word Baker Elementary School teachers use to describe how it feels to see the smiles and look of pure joy on their students’ faces as they explore the different stations inside the school’s new sensory room. From a ball pit and walls of activities to a mini trampoline and a piano […] Continue Reading...

Turner’s Heroes is ‘Bittersweet’
Turner Cockrell was a student-athlete at Allatoona High School (AHS) who graduated in 2016 and went on to play football at Vanderbilt University … Continue Reading

Stop Catching People; Start Catching People
I was caught cheating off a kid named Juan on a 10th-grade Spanish quiz. I’ll never forget it. In our first class, the teacher gave a quiz to see how much work was needed to get us up to speed. With me, it was a … Continue Reading

Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions
It’s that time when we promise to go to the gym more or to accomplish a number of other worthy goals. But this year, why not also consider some financial goals? Don’t let inflation derail your investment … Continue Reading

A Pathway to Success for Youth in Crisis
The Four Corners Group, a nonprofit headquartered in Kennesaw, offers a variety of effective programs for at-risk students. The staff and volunteers at Four Corners seek to decrease juvenile recidivism and end the … Continue Reading

Love One Another
Mount Paran Christian School Teaches Empathy and Celebrates God’s Diverse Creation As a covenantal Christian school, Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS) takes to heart its mission to prepare servant-leaders to … Continue Reading