Friday, November 16, 2012
Want to warm up for Thanksgiving and support a good cause? Head to the North Cobb area this weekend for the 2012 Acworth Turkey Chase.
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- Angela Chao
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Friday, November 16, 2012
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features a holiday themed event in the North Cobb area. The 4th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk will be held this Saturday in Historic Downtown Acworth (5K Fun Run at 9 a.m., 2K Walk at 9:15 a.m., and Little Pilgrim Trot at 10 a.m.). Participants of all ages and abilities can walk, jog or run. Get a head start on that New Year's resolution to shed a few pounds. If you register on the day of the race, the cost is $30 for the timed run, $20 for the untimed fun run (ages 13 and up) and $10 for the untimed fun run (ages 6-12 years old). Kids who are 5 years old and younger participate for free. Got a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto …
Monday, November 5, 2012
It will be held on Nov. 17.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
From the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department: Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to walk, jog or run. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on November 16 or $20 on the day of the race. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for kids age 6 to 12 is $5 before noon on November 16 or $10 on the day of the race. Kids 5 and under are free. This year we are offering a Timed Run for participants 10 years old and up. The cost of the Timed Run is $20 before noon on November 16. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on race day to receive their race number and Acworth…
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Nov. 10.
1. Weather. Sunny skies are in for today, with a high near 55 and wind between 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 31. 2. In case you missed it. You Can Toast to These Votes: Almost all Atlanta-area localities that had it on the ballot approved Sunday package sales of alcohol. 3. Happening. Registration has begun for the City of Acworth Third Annual Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19 on Main Street in historic Downtown Acworth. The 5K will start at 9 a.m., the 2K Walk at 9:15 a.m. and the "Little Pilgrim" Trot will take place at 10 a.m. …
Monday, October 17, 2011
Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Oct. 17.
1. Weather. Sunny weather's in today, with a high near 84 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy skies and a low around 55 are in the forecast for tonight. 2. In case you missed it. NCCS Falls Short In Gainesville: The Eagles fell behind early against Lakeview Academy and lost 49-22. Week in Review: Oct. 9-15: Missed a headline? Find all the highlights in a weekly recap. 3. Happening. Third Annual Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk: You might think it's too early to talk turkey, but registration has begun for the City of Acworth Third Annual Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19 on Main Street in historic Downtown Acworth. The 5K will start at 9 a.m…
