He answered his life’s calling to serve his country and community, and gave the ultimate sacrifice. Smyrna Police Officer Christopher Ewing, died in the line of duty on April 20, 2020. A 34-year-old husband and father of three daughters in Acworth, Ewing served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and remained active in the Air Force Reserves while serving as a two-year veteran of … [Read more...]

While we all have treasured memories of campfire songs and s’mores, summer camps now offer everything from archery to computer programming. With so many options, choosing the right camp for your child can be overwhelming. Creating a schedule that aligns with your family’s needs and your child’s interests can be a struggle, not to mention the anxiety of sending your child into … [Read more...]

Allatoona Lake is one of the busiest Army Corps of Engineers Lakes in the nation, with an estimated 6.7 million visitors every year. The Corps manages numerous boat ramps and day-use areas situated around the lake, and our convenient campgrounds offer great opportunities for a full outdoor experience close to your own backyard! Campgrounds The Army Corps of Engineers … [Read more...]

If Hanukkah is the holiday constantly in flux for most Jews, Pesach (the Hebrew word for Passover) is the holiday that very much stays the same. According to recent studies, more than 70% of Jews attend a Seder, the traditional Passover dinner, each and every year. The dinner is, by design, a multigenerational educational experience, where Jews use rituals to pass down the … [Read more...]

Helping Make Sense of Seed Packets While I would like to tell you that I have read every seed packet before purchasing, that would be a big fib. More than once, I have purchased solely on the picture and sun exposure, which resulted in varying degrees of success. Besides the plants’ required growing conditions, there are some terms you may want to be familiar with prior to … [Read more...]