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WWII Veteran shares memories through art

May 21, 2013 – 6:26 pm No Comment |

story by Kathie Beckett
Artwork by Jack Smith
WWII veteran Jack Smith, age 86, joined the U.S. Navy before his 18th birthday, yet he still finds it difficult to talk about his experience.
He …

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Smith-Gilbert Gardens Offers Family Garden Space

April 1, 2013 – 7:51 pm | No Comment |
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Offers Family Garden Space

Courtesy of Smith-Gilbert Gardens
A popular spot for families at Smith-Gilbert Gardens is just beyond the little red barn at the rear of the property.  We call this area the Gather ‘n’ Grow Garden.  Here we …

Community Garden Sprouts Up in Kennesaw

July 19, 2012 – 6:47 pm | No Comment |
Community Garden Sprouts Up in Kennesaw

Cathy Hamby couldn’t wait for the new History Kennesaw Community Garden at Fountain Gate to open on Cherokee Street in Kennesaw. She said, “I’ve always wanted to garden, but there is not enough sun at …

Moonlight Magic at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

July 19, 2012 – 6:30 pm | No Comment |
Moonlight Magic at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

A family-friendly evening in the Gardens on Tuesday, July 31 from 6:30-9:30 pm under a full moon promises to be the highlight of your summer.
Bring your picnic blanket, supper basket, kids in pajamas and join …

recipe feature: locally-produced hometown honey in kennesaw

May 22, 2012 – 3:53 pm | No Comment |
recipe feature: locally-produced hometown honey in kennesaw

We were so inspired by the sweet taste of Hometown Honey’s locally produced elixir that we decided to try our hand at cooking with it. Here are two of our favorite recipes using honey. Try …

Severe Weather Season off to fast, active start

March 25, 2012 – 1:55 pm | No Comment |
Severe Weather Season off to fast, active start

This severe weather season is off to a fast and active start just as forecast, similar to past La Nina springs. We are ahead of the three-year average. January started with a bang and now …

Smith-Gilbert Gardens Blooming in Kennesaw

March 25, 2012 – 1:44 pm | No Comment |
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Blooming in Kennesaw

Make plans to stroll through 16 acres of the Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw. Enjoy the highlights of 30 sculptures carefully positioned among several thousand plant species, all surrounding the historic (ca. 1882) Hiram Butler House. …

Teens Offer Parents Tips that Encourage Teen Driver Safety

March 18, 2012 – 8:22 pm | No Comment |
Teens Offer Parents Tips that Encourage Teen Driver Safety

All too often, news headlines tell of another teen killed in a car crash. It is estimated that 35 percent of teen casualties are due to vehicular driving accidents, making it the leading cause of …

Christmas Light Display in Kennesaw A Gift to Community

December 16, 2011 – 8:43 am | No Comment |
Christmas Light Display in Kennesaw A Gift to Community

Drive by Lewis Elementary off of Jim Owens Road in Kennesaw and look across the street, and if it’s at night, you can’t help but slow down as you pass by the home of the …

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