Acworth celebrated its seventh annual MLK Day celebration and ninth annual day of service Jan. 20. Festivities began with a unity walk, followed by a ceremony at the Acworth Community Center, featuring speaker Kit Cummings, founder of the Power of Peace Project. Immediately after the ceremony, the Acworth Achievers Mentoring and After School Program hosted its Annual Day of … [Read more...]
Leaping Into a Fun Year!
It happens every four years; except when it doesn’t.In order to keep our calendar synced with the time it takes for Earth to circle the Sun (365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, or 365.2422 days, but who’s counting?), it is necessary to add an extra day, known as leap day, every four years. It happens in February, so the month ends up having 29 days instead of … [Read more...]
SANTA, I know him!
Photos taken during annual Santa visits seem to be a rite of passage for most kiddos, whether they like it or not. See how some of your neighbors’ photos with ole Saint Nick went this year. … [Read more...]
Stretch It!
Work your way into a more flexible new year. Does anyone else feel like 2020 will be an important year? Maybe because it’s 20/20, indicating a new vision for the world, for the country, for life. I have expectations, but I’m not sure what for, exactly.What I do know is that for the past two to three years, I have had healthy eating, good food choices, cardio, walking and … [Read more...]
Brighten Your Holidays!
Looking for the brightest and biggest light displays this season? Pack the car with family and friends, and put on your favorite Christmas music for a de-light-ful time. A visit to these sites surely will get you in the holiday spirit. In Cobb Celebrate the Season Holiday Light Show Through Dec. 25 at the Battery Atlanta, with shows at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Guests will … [Read more...]