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...]

As school starts back, many of us, including myself, are sending our children off to college. It’s a very exciting and emotional time, and a very expensive one. With Sterling’s impending departure to attend college this month, it got me thinking about student loans. They are a necessary evil for most to attend school. While there are varying opinions regarding these … [Read more...]

The Carrie Dyer home at 4535 Dallas St. sat vacant for more than a year and half. An entire section of the back of the house was missing, and the interior was exposed to weather. The lawn and shrubs were overgrown. It was a mess.The seller bought the property on the courthouse steps and planned to renovate the home, or, worse yet, tear it down. I sent endless texts to the … [Read more...]