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 Foundation and hosted by local … [Read more...]

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 War II in her 20s and … [Read more...]

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 you remember the guy who conducted the cap shuffle game or … [Read more...]

Rain or shine, Caffeine and Octane is a monthly auto show in Kennesaw that not only allows auto enthusiasts to show off their most prized collectibles but also has created a diverse culture of car owners who dedicate Sunday mornings to sharing their passion. This free show brings motorheads and spectators from as far away as Australia and England to Town Center at Cobb on … [Read more...]

Love is not the only reason to celebrate on Feb. 14. This day also is known as International Book Giving Day, a holiday observed all over the world by sharing new, used or borrowed books with other book lovers, especially children who might not have access to them. Amy Broadmoore, a K-5 school librarian and blogger, sparked the idea in 2012 as a way to get books to children in … [Read more...]