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Make the Most of a Versatile Food

January 4, 2021

Have you ever heard the expression that soup is good for the soul? It is the go-to meal for anyone battling a cold. Soup can provide you with more fiber, vitamins (particularly Vitamin A), and minerals (potassium, magnesium and iron), thanks to the variety of colorful veggies used. Depending on the type of soup you eat, there are generally fewer calories than in other meals, so … [Read more...]

A Promised Blessing From China

January 4, 2021

The year 2020 forever will be remembered for a worldwide pandemic and an election like no other. But, for the Connelly family of Acworth, 2020 was a year of a promise fulfilled with a blessing from China. As a young girl, Cassie Connelly desired one day to adopt a child. In her 30s, she and her husband, Keith, then parents of sons Noah and Ben, began training to become … [Read more...]

2021 MLK Day 35th Anniversary of the Holiday

January 4, 2021

Jan. 18 will mark the 35th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day becoming a federal holiday. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, but the holiday is marked every year on the third Monday in January. Ways to Celebrate • Plan a visit to The King Center in Atlanta. https://thekingcenter.org/ “The King Library and Archives in Atlanta is the largest repository of … [Read more...]

This Month in Acworth History

December 2, 2020

Christmas Traditions When Acworth first was incorporated in 1860, Christmas was celebrated differently than it is today. In Colonial days, Christmas was a raucous holiday that started with musket fire or strings of firecrackers, and ended with riotous feasting, gambling, carousing and demands for gifts. In an effort to keep youngsters out of harm’s way and off the streets, … [Read more...]

Shop Local!

December 2, 2020

Our Mission Statement: "Help local businesses grow and prosper by offering affordable advertising opportunities in a quality publication that provides positive, relevant information to our readers." At Aroundabout Local Media, our mission statement is more than just words. It’s how we do business and how we do life. To fulfill this mission and help local businesses have … [Read more...]

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