4 Injured in Acworth Wreck

A child was taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

A child was among four people taken to area hospitals after an accident Friday night at the Acworth SuperTarget. Three vehicles were involved in the accident, Capt. Mark Cheatham, the spokesman for the Acworth Police Department, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The child was taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Three adults were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where they were listed in stable condition. Cheatham told Acworth Patch on Monday that the case was turned over to the Cobb County Police Department, and he was unaware of any charges. No other information was available.

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Speak Out: Christmas Shopping Starting Too Early?

Want a great deal? You may have to spend part of your Thanksgiving to get it. Tell us what you think about retailers pushing the start of the holiday shopping season onto Turkey Day.

Looking to grab some great Black Friday deals? Better be prepared to scarf down the turkey and put away the pumpkin pie quickly. It’s becoming a tradition for the holiday shopping season to start well before the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone. But your holiday food might still be warm by the time retailers offer the first “Black Friday” deal. Take, for example, Walmart. The retailer is rolling out its first Black Friday deals Thursday—that’s Thanksgiving night—at 8 p.m. Not to be outdone, Target is inviting customers to grab its Black Friday deals at 9 p.m. Thursday. The early deals means those hoping to save money during their holiday shopping will be spending part of another holiday heading to stores, fighting the crowds and waiting in …

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Job Alert: Target Hiring Team Member

Here's a look at the latest job opportunities in and around Acworth.

Seasonal Store Team Member Target is seeking seasonal store team member to deliver customer service and help keep the Target brand experience consistent, positive and welcoming. Team members enjoy Target merchandise discount, competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Click here to find out more about this position, or to apply online.

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Electronics, Groceries and Makeup

Great deals to make your life a little easier!

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then check back each week and see what our team effort has found. This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with deals on electronics, makeup and groceries. Remember to check with the merchant for terms and conditions: 1. WALMART Deal: Get an Acer 10.1 Notebook for $198. Good through: Mar. 5 2. WALGREEN’S Deal: Buy 1 L’Oreal or Cover Girl cosmetic product and get a second one for 50% off. Good through: Mar. 5 …

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Groceries, Movies, Ice Cream

Being frugal doesn't have to be hard work

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box.  Then check back each week and see what our team effort has found. This week, MOAD scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on Super Bowl snacks, ice cream, a craft class, chicken breasts and free movie popcorn.  Remember to …

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