While most kids took a break from learning over the summer, five Barber Middle School students seized the opportunity to intern with MAD-learn, a company that helps young people develop their own apps. Only 14 students across the country were selected for the MAD-learn virtual internship — which helps students sharpen their skills and acquire new ones for future careers — … [Read more...]

Marvon Williams Vice Chairman, Acworth Downtown Development Authority What are your main responsibilities? The Acworth Downtown Development Authority’s vision is to help create a vibrant, diverse and relevant downtown. We help foster economic development while preserving the historic downtown heritage. My role as a board member is to champion needs in our downtown and … [Read more...]

Graduate’s Interests Lead to Job in Defense Industry Throughout his journey at Kennesaw State University (KSU), Dalton Shaver found a unique passion that combines his interest in international affairs with his skills in math modeling. From an internship with the U.S. Air Force to undergraduate research on Operation Enduring Freedom, the former Acworth resident readied himself … [Read more...]

Kennesaw, Acworth branches consolidated into one facility Across the street from North Cobb High School on Old 41 Highway sits the North Cobb Regional Library, a sleek, modern facility designed to serve the residents of Kennesaw and Acworth. It’s a big change from the two smaller libraries that served these communities for decades. With its larger capacity, meeting space and … [Read more...]

Athletes Compete in Acworth Wakeboarding Competition The Pro Wakeboard Tour made its second stop in Acworth in June, bringing athletes from around the world to Lake Allatoona to showcase their wakeboarding and wakesurfing skills and daring stunts. A crowd of wakeboarding enthusiasts flocked to Dallas Landing Park June 9-10 to witness jaw-dropping tricks and amazing … [Read more...]