This is the season when we run around searching for the perfect gift, arranging holiday parties and busting our budgets doing both. We stress ourselves during a time that should be about peace and celebration.I have been guilty of spending too much money on gifts, only to find out that they were not really appreciated. I have realized the gifts that really matter do not … [Read more...]

Your kids have been begging you for a dog. After going back and forth about what to do, you decide to surprise your family, and you head down to the local shelter. You see a cute mutt and decide he is the one. When you first meet the pooch, he seems playful and well adjusted. The new rescue is a hit with the family. Everyone immediately falls in love. However, after … [Read more...]

I'm Katie Beall, and my family moved to Cobb County a few months ago, so I'm not just the new editor of Around Acworth, but I'm new to your community as well. I worked in athletic communications at the collegiate level for seven years before working in corporate communications. I enjoy writing and editing because it allows me to tell stories that matter, and I'm excited about … [Read more...]

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the leading causes of permanent hearing loss, but it is 100 percent preventable if you take the correct measures. Ten million of the 40 million individuals who have hearing loss have been diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss, according to the American Speech and Hearing Association.When an individual is exposed to a noise, … [Read more...]

Being part of a team can teach valuable lessons to our children. The challenge is finding the right sport for the individual. The fishing team at Mount Paran Christian School offers one more opportunity for students to thrive in a competitive arena.The fishing program was started just two years ago within the athletics department, but already the trophies are piling … [Read more...]