Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things: July 4th a Week from Today

Here are the things you need to know before starting your day on June 27.

1. Weather. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with the rest of the day expected to be mostly sunny, with a high temp near 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Calm wind is between 5 and 10 mph. Going into tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms early evening with partly cloudy skies and a low around 71 degrees. 2. In case you missed it. Week in Review: June 19-25: Missed a headline? Find all the highlights from this past week in a recap. 3. Happening. July 4th Concert and Fireworks: The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are teaming up to present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta. On Monday, July 4, there will be…

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 3

Here are the things you should know before heading out the door.

1. Lightweight fitness classes for seniors are held at the North Cobb Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 2. Boy Scouts Troup 116 meets at the Scout Hut on Lake Acworth from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is for boys ages 11-17. 3. Meet up with Cobb seniors at the North Cobb Senior Center in Kenworth Park from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 4. Senior Garden Club meeting is held at 11 a.m. at the North Cobb Senior Center. 5. Fun facts of Jan. 3: According to Wikipedia,  the construction of the famous Brooklyn Bridge began on this date in 1870. And on the same date in 1496, Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tested a flying machine.

5 Places to Go on New Year's Eve

5 Places to go in Acworth to eat, drink, and celebrate New Year's Eve!

1. The Old Mill Restaurant They will be offering lunch and dinner specials throughout the day. Dinner specials start at $35 and include champagne toast. The restaurant opens till 9 p.m. 2. Henry's Louisiana Bar & Grill Missy Flapjack and the Butterworth Blues Band will be performing the best in soulful blues, rock and funk. The $7 cover includes live entertainment, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight. Also, drink specials are available all night. 3. Crickett's Game Room Come enjoy your favorite billiard games on New Year's Eve at Crickett's Game Room. They will be running on their regular Friday hours of 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 4. La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill Celebrate New Year's Eve at La Bamba where they will be having live …

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5 Places to Go on Christmas

Here are five places that are open on Christmas Day in Acworth for food, drinks, or shopping.

1. The Tavern at 5735 Bells Ferry Rd is open on Christmas Day and its holiday specials remain as a secret. They will be running their regular hours of 11am until 2 a.m. Food and beverage specials will be running throughout the day. 2. Waffle House at 1862 Mars Hill Rd NW, a 24-hour diner, will be up and running on Christmas day for those who want an early breakfast or a late lunch. A great Christmas Day stop if you have been traveling a long distance to visit family and need a place to grab a quick bite to eat before opening gifts. 3. Hong Kong Star at 3451 Cobb Pkwy NW offers a large menu with both a-la-cart and large special combination lunches and dinners on Christmas Day. If you enjoy Asian cuisine and do not want to cook dinner on …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 18

Here are the things you should keep in mind before heading out the door.

1. The Allatoona boys junior varsity basketball team hosts South Cobb at 10 a.m., followed by the freshman boys playing at 11:30. 2. Head to Main Street for an artsy afternoon or evening at the Merchant's Art Walk event. Local artists are displaying their arts and crafts today at businesses in Historic Downtown Acworth, starting from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.  3. The varsity North Cobb Warriors travel to Cherokee County to take on Woodstock. The girls play at 4 p.m., and the boys start at 5:30. Find out more information on our calendar. 4. Summit Baptist Church will be hosting its Christmas Musical today from 6:00 p.m. till 7:30. It is free and open to everyone. 5. Enjoy a holiday tradition and watch Ballet North perform The Nutcracker.  …

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