Acworth Native Retires After 64 Years of ServiceIf Acworth native Dallas Godfrey's career could be described in just a few words, they would most likely be service and commitment. Godfrey, 94th Logistics Readiness Squadron transportation accountable officer and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.), retired from Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) on Dec. 31 with 34 years of … [Read more...]

Mount Paran Christian School seniors Jake Haygood and Hampton Woods are not ordinary teenagers. They both have faced life-threatening health issues and turned their challenges into opportunities to help other children facing similar battles. Both boys have been in and out of hospitals many times, and they noticed problems that needed to be addressed. They recognized that the … [Read more...]

Not to rush you, but summer break will be here before we know it. If you're making plans for your family's vacations, don't forget to book a week or two of camp activities for the kids. Our guide to local summer camps should help you find overnight and day camps that work for your family. Register early, since many camps fill up quickly. Brainy Bytes Technology STEM adventures … [Read more...]

Tips to Help You Keep Your Giving-Back Resolutions"I resolve to _______" "I'm going to do more of _______" "I promise that I will ______"How many times have we uttered those words to ourselves on Jan. 1 and then fallen just a bit short? Experts caution not to commit to making sweeping changes (that will prove overwhelming), but to reflect on the past year and set … [Read more...]

Several major hurricanes have made landfall in the United States and its territories in the past year, and many people are surprised that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Allatoona Lake often are deployed to assist the Corps Emergency Support Mission.Each year, the Corps sends hundreds of people to respond to disasters around the world. When disasters occur, it is not … [Read more...]