The North Cobb Rotary Club held its annual charity barbecue competition, in partnership with the city of Acworth and the Georgia Barbecue Association, at Logan Farm Park on May 7-8. Barbecue teams competed for top prizes, and all proceeds were donated to charity. New bragging rights were established for this year’s winners. … [Read more...]

Popularity of African American Holiday is Growing Across U.S. Juneteenth is becoming more popular in America as an important African American holiday. For many years, it primarily was a Texas celebration. After all, it was in Galveston, Texas, that this holiday originated. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln had abolished slavery in the United States when he issued the … [Read more...]

Residents from Acworth and surrounding areas filled the streets of the historic city April 10-11, as the Arts Fest returned with favorite, and new vendors. For information on other events sponsored by Splash Festivals, visit www.splashfestivals.com. … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the victors in this year’s poll! We are excited to celebrate you, and the contributions you make to our community. We know you’re proud and ready to announce your success, so we have prepared a few items to help you celebrate: 1. Window cling 2. Certificate PDF 3. Award JPG to post on your website, Facebook page or other social media outlets. To … [Read more...]

A Perfect Excuse for Brunch! Brunch always is fun, no matter the occasion, but, for Mother’s Day, it’s a great opportunity to show Mom how much she is loved and appreciated. Neither the food nor the service need to be elaborate. Moms will appreciate the effort just as much as the food. Brunch foods can cover a wide variety of dishes, so make sure that it is something your mom … [Read more...]