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, which has a long and storied history. The first depot in our community (a wooden structure built before the Civil War) was located near the Big Shanty Eating House, later known as the Lacy Hotel. The railroad built the hotel in … [Read more...]

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 saint of Ireland. Born in the Roman-controlled part of Britain, he was kidnapped at age 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave, according to Britannica.com. He escaped but returned years later to convert the country to Christianity. … [Read more...]

This month, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a day that highlights your love for that special someone. Many take time to profess their love in special ways. But, unfortunately, there are too many people in our communities who don’t live in a world of safe love. They are victimized by the one they love the most and are left in a trap that can be very difficult to escape. Since … [Read more...]

Ashlynn Campbell Harrison High School Principal What are your main job responsibilities? The responsibility as a high school principal is endless, but my top priority is always student safety. Beyond school safety, my focus is ensuring that the learning environment at Harrison is positive and productive for our students and teachers. I am certainly thankful for my … [Read more...]