Friday, December 9, 2011
Members of Freedom Church in Acworth are living in a 50-feet scissor lift for 48 hours in an effort to raise hundreds of bikes for needy children.
Staff members of Freedom Church in Acworth have been living in a 50-feet scissor lift since 5 p.m., Thursday in an effort to raise hundreds of bikes for less-fortunate children at 14 Elementary schools within the Acworth and Kennesaw communities. The event is free to attend, and you can purchase a bike, make a donation, register your child to receive a free bike for Christmas, or just bring you family to enjoy the festivities. “Bikes or Bust” is a non-profit event facilitated as a Bless Back Project of Freedom Church and is taking place at WalMart in Acworth. To make a donation online, visit http://bikesorbust.tv/.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Dec. 8.
1. A sunny day is in, with a high near 51 and wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 28. 2. Acworth-based non-profit organization, The Golden Soldiers, Inc., has been named as a finalist in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Find out how you can help The Golden Soldiers win $25,000 for special needs children. 3. From 5 p.m. today through 5 p.m., Dec. 10, staff members of Freedom Church in Acworth will live in a 50-feet scissor lift for 48 hours in an effort to raise hundreds of bikes for less-fortunate children at 14 Elementary schools within the Acworth and Kennesaw communities. King BMX Bikes Stunt Show will be performing six times during the course of the…
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Nov. 16.
1. Weather. Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm are in for the day, with a high near 73, according to the National Weather Service. Wind is between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Expect showers tonight as well, with a low around 47, and chance of precipitation is 70 percent. 2. In case you missed it. E-book Checkouts Increasing in Cobb: The gap between in-person and online checkouts is still large, but the number of those using the latter method is growing. 3. Happening. From 5 p.m., Dec. 8 through 5 p.m., Dec. 10, staff members of Freedom Church in Acworth will live in a 50-feet scissor lift for 48 hours in an effort to raise hundreds of bikes for less-fortunate children at 14…
