For more than a century and a half, our community has had the distinction of being the birthplace of the Medal of Honor. The story begins with the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862, when a group of Union spies, led by civilian James J. Andrews, stole the General locomotive while it was stopped in Big Shanty (present-day Kennesaw). Known as the Andrews Raiders, the group planned to … [Read more...]

We’ve come a long way since home was a damp cave with a fire. We crave a place that welcomes us and makes us feel secure and safe, especially when it is cold and dreary outside. Home. For most people, the word brings feelings of warmth and comfort. In the past couple of years, we have learned to appreciate our living space more as a personal refuge. And, in the winter, we spend … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! As we approach the end of pro and college football bowls and playoffs, wins and losses expose the difference between a champion and just another team. No matter the outcomes, the definitions of a win can become relative to the team. A win could be defined simply as the unexpected participation in the championship game. One thing we do know is, if you are not … [Read more...]

The Four Corners Group, a nonprofit headquartered in Kennesaw, offers a variety of effective programs for at-risk students. The staff and volunteers at Four Corners seek to decrease juvenile recidivism and end the school-to-prison pipeline. They accomplish this by providing youth with education, support and empowerment to realize their full potential and live successful … [Read more...]

In January, many people make New Year’s resolutions. You’ve probably done it. Can you guess the most common ones? Exercising more and losing weight always vie for the top two positions. It makes sense. I can’t prove it, but I would think that from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, we eat more and exercise less than any other five-week period of the year. So when people start … [Read more...]