On Thursday, February 6, 2014, the Acworth Business Association sponsored a meeting attended by more than 200 local residents — including Cobb Transportation Director Faye DiMassimo, State Representative Ed Setzler and many local dignitaries — where Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood presented his State of the City message. One important portion of the mayor’s speech was information about […]
At this time City Roads and County Roads are in good condition. Motorist are urged to monitor weather information closely as temperatures just north of Cobb County have dropped below freezing and some roadway icing has been reported. The city has materials to treat the city’s main roadways and employees are working around the clock […]
Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service. When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is Dead!! The shad kill is in full swing on Lake Allatoona right now. There is dead and dying bait […]
If you like flowers, you’ll go insane at Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, Georgia. Sure, you’ll be impressed with the 220-acres of gardens and the 22 reflecting pools. The Flower Bridge is exquisite, but after visiting a few hundred times the allure might begin to wear off. When you bask in the glow of 20 […]
Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the state Capitol went quite well, as Georgia’s Governor s economic prosperity. Representatives from the tourism, hospitality and arts industry presented Deal with a check representing the $1.361 billion in state tax revenue generated from tourism-related expenditures in 2012. In response, Governor Deal said, “Tourism is a powerful jobs and […]
The best way for dads to be sure their daughters are in good hands on Sunday, February 9, 2014, is to accompany them to the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The Daddy Daughter Dance is one of the year’s most popular events put on by Marietta Parks & Recreation. This year’s theme is “Ahoy Mates!” Fathers (or other […]
The Georgia State Patrol says the towing of vehicles abandoned on state highways due to the recent ice storm will begin at 9 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Westlake and Mt. Paran Road locations for motorists to be taken to their vehicles closed at 5 p.m. Troopers are returning to normal patrols for the evening […]
As of noon on Thursday, January 30, 2014, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), National Guard troops and Georgia DOT HEROs will transport motorists to vehicles abandoned on the interstate during the recent storm and assist them in the process of retrieving their vehicles. Motorists should bring car keys and driver’s […]
Who knew the State of Georgia was so romantic? Sweethearts wishing for a memorable Valentine’s Day will find plenty of romance in Georgia’s State Parks. Couples are invited to celebrate on winter-wonderland hikes, picnics under the stars and on full-moon wagon rides. State parks also have a variety of romantic accommodations and specials for couples […]
Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service. When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is Slow! The bite on Allatoona this week is the same as last week: nonexistent for numbers. But there are […]