This month, students will return to campus with COVID-19 still raging and an unemployment rate of more than 11%, or, in other words, a job market where one in nine candidates cannot find work.Pre-pandemic, the economy was booming, with historically low unemployment and all-time stock market highs. In the ensuing weeks, Wall Street suffered its worst single-day drop since … [Read more...]

Tips for a Bountiful Harvest What a great growing season we have had for our home gardens! Zucchini bread, zucchini fritters, grilled squash, peppers and eggplant, sautéed wax and green beans, BLT’s, tomato pie, and popping cherry tomatoes like candy ... When the garden starts producing, we cannot wait to taste and share the goodness. But, as our yearning for fresh produce is … [Read more...]

Regina Russell Acworth City Clerk What is your main responsibility? Providing administrative services to the public, city-elected officials, staff and employees, with other duties including, but not limited to, overseeing the City Clerk’s Office, municipal elections, the city cemetery, court services, city records and business and alcohol license approvals.When were you … [Read more...]

Charlie Mae Griffin is 94 years old and has lived in Acworth all her life. Griffin sings in the choir, sells knickknacks to raise donations for Zion Hill Baptist Church, and is known for her service to others. Her kindness and giving nature make her an integral part of the community. When her home fell into disrepair, Acworth Alderman Tim Houston, a longtime friend to Griffin, … [Read more...]

There are some people who come into our lives and make an undeniable positive impact. Sgt. Brian Hunt is absolutely one of those people for me, and for our department and city.He had been working at the Acworth Police Department for a couple of years when I began my career here. He welcomed me with open arms. He was kind, and willing to share his knowledge, and we became … [Read more...]