On Friday October 2nd the Acworth Police Department will kick off the second annual “Covering the Bases” fundraiser event at 5 p.m. The 24 hour event is being held to raise money for “Horizon Field” at the Acworth Sports Complex which is located at 4000 South Main St. in Acworth. Horizon Field, formally known as […]
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Today I fished with Bruce and his two friends Foster and Jean Emmanuel and their two sons Patrick and Paul Louis. I got word yesterday ( Thanks Cy ) that there was a very good top water bite on Allatoona. And decided to try Toona today instead of Lanier. The top water bite today was […]
Free Outdoor Movie on Sat., October 3
Join us for a FREE screening of the smash hit Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs “on the green” and under the stars at Swift-Cantrell Park. Bring a blanket, picnic basket & cooler; or enjoy concessions available at the park. The movie begins at dark.
Boat Ramps and Campgrounds Closed
Due to submersion from heavy rainfall the Lake Allatoona boat ramps at Cooper Branch, Clark Creek South and the Victoria Day Use Area were closed Tuesday, September 22. McKinney Campground also closed.
Barnsley Gardens to Host Another Autumn Moon Evening
If you missed the event on September 12th, you still have a chance to enjoy the festivities on Saturday, October 1oth. New this year, Barnsley Gardens Resort is hosting an Autumn Moon series (the first of two dates was on September 12th). The final date is Saturday, October 10th and features dancing outdoors under the […]
Red Top Mountain State Park “Free Day” 9/26
On Saturday, September 26th, Red Top Mountain State Park will be a part of the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites “Free Day at the Parks.” This would be a great time to take in the Fall at the Homestead event highlighting life in the early 1800s – tour the Vaughn Cabin, do some woodworking, […]
Sept 14 Aboard Firstbite….

Today I fished with Jason and Jeremy. The bite today was very good for size and numbers. We boated about 50/50 Stripers and Hybrids today and caught them on down-lines, Top water and Trolling. Jason and Jeremy thank you for spending the day with Firstbite and I look forward to our trip in Nov……Guys I […]
Modern Square Dance Lessons in Acworth
The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the T-Squares, a square Dance club based in Acworth, to offer modern square dance lessons. Join us Monday, September 14, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a FREE Open House. Get a preview of the class and enjoy free food, music and dancing. Square […]
Cartersville Brewery to Produce New A-B Brand
Cartersville’s Anheuser-Busch brewery is one of three nationwide that will begin producing the new A-B brand, Bud Light Golden Wheat. This brew is a sweeter version of Bud Light and is set to launch on October 5th. Anheuser-Busch will spend about $30 million to market the new product and is hoping to compete with sweeter […]
North Georgia State Fair in Marietta
A fun family outing on a beautiful Fall day works wonders for the spirit. It’s almost time for the annual North Georgia State Fair, so plan on joining in on the festivities. Residents forced to tighten their belts as a result of the economy can look to the annual North Georgia State Fair for family […]