With farmers market season in full swing, now is the perfect time to check out all the fresh produce at the Acworth Farmers Market and to experiment with some tasty new dishes. Local vendors have submitted a few of their favorite recipes that use ingredients you might find at the market (8 a.m.-noon Fridays through Oct. 28). The market includes a number of established … [Read more...]

Principal Allatoona High School What are your main job responsibilities? My job is to ensure all aspects of the high school run efficiently, which includes class instruction, athletics, hiring all staff and maintenance of the facility and grounds. What is your background? I grew up in Cobb and graduated from North Cobb High in the late ’80s. I earned my undergraduate and … [Read more...]

A lot of good food was on the menu for the crowd that attended the 12th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival May 6-7 at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. During the charity fundraiser for the North Cobb Rotary Club, festival-goers were able to enjoy the Lord of the Wings competition, a concert by Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band Georgia Players Guild, a kids zone, a beer … [Read more...]

Father’s Day is a great time to show your dad how much you appreciate him, and a good way to do that is to cook him a meal he loves. We’ve all heard the old expression “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Cooking delectable dishes isn’t as hard as you think and will make a big impression on your dad’s stomach. Steak is a great choice for a Father’s Day meal. … [Read more...]

With National Women’s Month in March and National Welding Month in April, I thought May would be the perfect time to profile one of our industry’s fastest-rising stars. I met Rachel Lee through the Atlanta chapter of the American Welding Society. Like so many others, she began her journey after attending a suburban high school that pushed a narrow college prep … [Read more...]