Betty Hamby has more than 240 dolls in her Acworth home, but the dolls represent much more than a collection. There are dolls that showcase moments in history, such as the Charles and Diana dolls that are dressed for their royal wedding, complete with real diamonds and gold on their clothing. The Diana doll’s dress has an 8-foot train. Hamby also has a Diana doll wearing a … [Read more...]

Noise induced hearing loss can occur from exposure to a one-time burst of extremely loud noise or repeated exposure to loud noise over time. You can conserve hearing by wearing hearing protection around loud sounds and limiting noise exposure. Audio players have been the subject of hearing loss research since the popularity of iPods and MP3 players has increased in … [Read more...]

So many exciting things happened in Acworth in 2017, and more are planned for 2018. Logan Farm House was renovated and is now a premier event center that can be leased. Art House was created through the renovation of another historic home, and now houses an art gallery and classes. Construction of a pedestrian overpass has started, and will be a new gateway to our … [Read more...]

Acworth has an abundance of wonderful parks. Here's a guide to help you navigate them to enjoy some family fun! Acworth Sports Complex. 4000 S. Main St. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. A 42-acre complex with six baseball fields, two football fields, multiple practice areas, batting cages, restrooms, two concession stands and parking. The complex is home to the Acworth Baseball Association … [Read more...]

Cornerstone Prep seniors are required to complete a senior project to graduate. Senior Alex Fortson chose to offer IT help at Atherton Place, a senior living facility. How did you develop this idea for your project? Fortson: I actually got this idea from Pastor (Brandon) Nolan and Mrs. (Rhonda) Snow. We thought it would be a good fit for me. Were you nervous about working … [Read more...]