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Saturday, January 5, 2013

Last Day to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Drop it off today at the Acworth Home Depot as part of the Bring One for the Chipper program.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Acworth

Trees will be accepted at the Acworth Home Depot on Jan. 5.

Christmas is over. What are you going to do with your Christmas tree? Drop it off Jan. 5 at the Acworth Home Depot as part of the Bring One for the Chipper program. Home Depot is at 3355 Cobb Pkwy. If you can't wait until next Saturday, take your tree to selected Cobb County parks starting today, according to Keep Cobb Beautiful. Until Jan. 5, you can swing by: For more information, contact the Keep Cobb Beautiful office at 770-528-1135 or keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Home Burglary Prevention Tips for the Holidays

Consider taking some precautions to keep uninvited holiday guests from ruining the season.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Acworth Church to Present Christmas in Technicolor

Freedom Church will hold three services, including one at 7 p.m. tonight.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Cooking Fires: Holidays Up in Flames

Fire Department officials have some advice for what can be the most hazardous room in the home—the kitchen.

Did you know cooking fires are the most common type of blaze in U.S. households? Well, it's true and there's no time of the year it's more true than the holidays. The kitchen can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the home if you don’t practice safe cooking behaviors. Here are some safety words of wisdom:

Friday, December 21, 2012

Reminder: Live Nativity at St. Teresa's Tonight

The live Nativity will feature angels, shepherds and wise men.

The Weekender: Santa's Workshop, Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes

It's also the last weekend to tell Santa what you want for Christmas.

Live Nativity When: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Saint Teresa's Episcopal Church, 5725 Fords Rd. NW, Acworth | Get directions Why Go: People who have attended in previous years have experienced “many really powerful ... moments,” according to organizer Paula Flippin. Price: Free Kennesaw State University Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Southern When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: KSU Convocation Center, 1000 Chastain Rd. NW, Kennesaw | Get directions   Why Go: The home team needs your support. Price: $6 | Buy tickets Santa's Workshop When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Marietta Square, 50 North Park Square NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: This is your last weekend to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. …

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cobb School, Government Holiday Closings

Public schools are out of session starting Friday and will resume on Jan. 8.

Acworth Military Families to Receive Christmas Surprise

American Legion Post 304 and Sidelines Sports Grille have partnered to bring warmth and happiness to several military families in Acworth and Kennesaw

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Acworth Business Wants to Fill Pantry

The food donations will go to Acworth United Methodist Church.

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