Wife. Mother. G. (Grandmother). Mother-in-love. Southern as sweet tea, Pat Layton of Acworth grew up in Savannah, the oldest of four daughters. From a very young age, she dreamed of being her own boss and had high aspirations to achieve ambitious goals. Throughout her uneventful childhood, she always seemed to be reaching for something better, something higher, something she … [Read more...]

Mack Turner President, Save Acworth History Foundation (SAHF) What are your main responsibilities? My position with SAHF involves conducting board meetings, chairing the fundraising committee, assisting with our video history program, coordinating with the city of Acworth and speaking at a lot of our plaque and monument dedications and other functions around town. I also am … [Read more...]

The new “Member Artists Exhibit” at the Art House in Acworth features works by members of the Acworth Arts Alliance through Feb. 25. On display (and for sale) is a wide variety of styles, subjects and mediums in 2D and 3D. “We are so fortunate to have such a multitude of talent in our area,” Cathy Green, executive director of the alliance, said. “All of our member artists … [Read more...]

Love is not the only reason to celebrate on Feb. 14. This day also is known as International Book Giving Day, a holiday observed all over the world by sharing new, used or borrowed books with other book lovers, especially children who might not have access to them. Amy Broadmoore, a K-5 school librarian and blogger, sparked the idea in 2012 as a way to get books to children in … [Read more...]

If you’re making a spread of appetizers for your Super Bowl party, here are six touchdown-worthy recipes, with six ingredients — or less! — to make preparations for the big game as smooth as possible. If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier… let’s just call this a cheat day. Don’t throw a flag yet; spinach is an ingredient in one of the recipes. Bye-Bye … [Read more...]