Aroundabout Local Media’s mission statement: Help local businesses grow and prosper by offering affordable advertising opportunities in a quality publication that provides positive, relevant information to our readers. We know that shopping must be on your mind, now that the Christmas season is upon us; it’s definitely on our radar! To be helpful to our readers and our local … [Read more...]

Just in time for holidays, the Art House in Acworth is featuring its “Small Works Exhibit” to give those shopping for the art lovers on their Christmas list a chance to buy affordable works of art as gifts. “With this exhibit, we strive to offer smaller, more reasonably priced, original pieces of artwork to the community for their holiday shopping,” Cathy Green, executive … [Read more...]

While the turkey might be the star of the Thanksgiving dinner, it needs a supporting cast of tasty side dishes and spectacular desserts to round out the holiday meal. Try some of these recipes to add a new flavor to the Thanksgiving table. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe and photo courtesy of Tiffany Hughes Ingredients • 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour • 3 cups dark brown … [Read more...]

The four public high schools and two private schools in Kennesaw and Acworth crowned their homecoming queens and kings during the 2022 football season. We’d like to introduce you to the newest members of royalty in north and west Cobb. • Allatoona High School Crowning Sept. 9 Queen: Valeria Lopez King: Cayden Phillips • Harrison High School Crowning Aug. … [Read more...]

They Love Their Jobs, Hours, Students, Fellow Drivers “The school bus has changed my life.” “These kids have given me a new life.” “We are like a family.” “Being a Cobb County bus driver has been one of the best experiences of my life.” “I love it!” That’s how Cobb County School District bus drivers describe their jobs and their role in safely transporting … [Read more...]