On Jan. 19, the city of Kennesaw broke ground on a new amphitheater for Depot Park. The amphitheater is one of the finishing touches on the park, … Continue Reading
Their Time to Shine
NorthStar Church in Kennesaw welcomed 152 guests from Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Paulding, Gordon, Polk, Floyd, Fayette, Fulton and Gwinnett counties — and even one from Fruithurst, Alabama! — to the 2023 Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. The event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow […] Continue Reading...
Celebrating 104 Years
Margaret Hatcher celebrated her 104th birthday Feb. 2 with friends at a festive party featuring live music, cake and a special appearance by local firemen, with whom she enjoyed dancing. Canterfield of Kennesaw, where Margaret lives, received more than 100 birthday cards for her from across the United States. Born in 1919, Margaret braved World […] Continue Reading...
‘Time to Step Back’: Owens Leaves Gig as Braves’ In-Game Entertainment Host
What started out as a two-year gig to make some extra money turned into a 16-year part-time job Mark Owens absolutely loved. For 16 seasons, the 1997 Harrison High School graduate worked for the Atlanta Braves, first as the pre-game plaza host for two years, then as the in-game entertainment host for 14 years. If […] Continue Reading...

Eating Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone is familiar with the revelry associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but not everyone knows St. Patrick was a real person who was the patron … Continue Reading

Chamomile — Your New Best Friend
Chamomile just might be an age-old solution for many nagging issues you have. Sounds great, right? And you can grow it in your yard. Even if you don’t use it for your maladies, these beauties look like daisies, … Continue Reading

Ready for the Next Great Adventure
North Cobb Christian School students are well prepared for life beyond high school. In middle school, Cole Carden was struggling. It’s not an uncommon story: Boy gets to middle school, starts questioning authority, … Continue Reading

The Joys of a Student-Run Media Class
Students at Harrison High School always have had the freedom to be involved in anything their hearts desired, from running for student council to playing football to joining HoyaVision, a student-run class … Continue Reading

Eldren Bailey, Tombstone Artist
For Black History Month last year, I mentioned the cemeteries at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church included grave markers designed by a man named Eldren Bailey. While Bailey did not live in our community, he has had … Continue Reading