October Brings Memories October, when the weather cools and the fall season begins, must have been a time for reminiscing for Acworth pioneer John Collins. He would have had vivid memories of the American Revolutionary War in the fall. See, it was October of 1780 when Collins, a true patriot, fought with the colonists in the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina. Kings … [Read more...]

It’s Time to Bake Fall officially began with the recent autumn equinox when our days and nights became equal in length, accompanied by cooling temps. In the South, however, we typically recognize the arrival of fall by the presence of two things – football and comfort food. Personally, I enjoy the changing of the leaves and turning my iced coffee back into a pumpkin … [Read more...]

Most towns, no matter what size, have stories to tell. Some are scary, others odd and mysterious. Regardless of how much truth there is to the tales, ghost tours can be an entertaining way to spend the evening, especially as Halloween approaches. We’ve put together this list of nearby tours to help you get started. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a flashlight and your … [Read more...]

Lately, all we seem to hear about in the news is COVID-19, which is not surprising given its impact worldwide and particularly here in Georgia. Many mental health experts predict the pandemic will have a substantial impact on mental health. Those who have survived the illness and/or who have lost loved ones may be deeply affected mentally and emotionally, as well as medical … [Read more...]

Caregivers Get a Boost With Support, Education During the nine years I was a caregiver for my mother, who had Alzheimer’s, I sought information from friends, the staff of the assisted living facility where she resided, and a book, “The 36-Hour Day.” I needed to know how to better love Mom through Alzheimer’s. I attended a workshop for the family of residents, where Sheila … [Read more...]