Fatherly Advice from Local Dads Moms might give advice more freely and frequently, but don’t discount fathers when it comes to helpful pointers – dad jokes aside. They learn pretty quickly how to function in life with a munchkin and pick up some wisdom along the way. We asked some fathers in the community to share what advice they’d offer fellow dads.Dr. Andrew … [Read more...]

 An affordable, fun way to vacation close to home. June is National Camping Month, and what a great time to enjoy one of the campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Allatoona Lake. The corps manages seven convenient and affordable campgrounds in Cherokee and Bartow counties. In fact, the corps is the leading provider of outdoor recreation in the … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the winners! Now it's time to CELEBRATE your win! To request • a window cling • your certificate for framing • and a graphic for social media email readerschoice@aroundaboutmagazines.com.To order a Thank You ad, email christie@aroundaboutmagazines.com. Recreation and Entertainment Dance Studio: CK DanceWorks, Inc. Equestrian: Greenridge … [Read more...]

In a land far, far away (St. Petersburg, Russia) a little girl named Caitlyn was born to alcoholic parents. Placed in an orphanage at age 4 with her brother, they stayed there for five years, until a wonderful Christian couple adopted them.Sadly, Caitlyn’s childhood trauma began to manifest itself in her early teens. Anger, rebellion and self-hatred left her adoptive … [Read more...]

Noa Lewis with Gigi Coleman, Bessie Coleman’s great-niece after the one woman show.Eight-year-old Noa Lewis of Acworth recently finished a school research paper that changed her life as the second-grader was tasked with choosing a historical figure for her school’s wax museum exhibit.The project required students to research a historical person selected by the teacher … [Read more...]