Avid User of Allatoona Helps Bring Back Christmas Boat Parade Back in the mid-1980s and early ’90s, a Christmas boat parade was held on Lake Allatoona. For some reason, it ceased, but, four years ago, Dave Matthews, an avid lake user, and now a Lake Allatoona Association (LAA) board member, put the word out to several of his boating friends, and the result was a new Lights on … [Read more...]

Service comes from the heart, and Rotarians across Area 16 partnered with nonprofits to provide more than 20,000 pounds of food recently. The Truck of Love service project, which included the Rotary Clubs of Towne Lake, Canton, Woodstock, Cherokee County and Jasper, delivered fresh produce to residents in need in Cherokee and Pickens counties. Rotary’s mission is Service … [Read more...]

Most towns, no matter what size, have stories to tell. Some are scary, others odd and mysterious. Regardless of how much truth there is to the tales, ghost tours can be an entertaining way to spend the evening, especially as Halloween approaches. We’ve put together this list of nearby tours to help you get started. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a flashlight and your … [Read more...]

The vision of dedicated women lives on, from 1917 origins as the YWCA. In 1917, the year the United States entered World War I, a small group of women joined resources to begin YWCA of Northwest Georgia. The women sent packages to soldiers overseas during the war, while keeping their focus on making a difference in the community. Over the years, the dedicated woman of the YWCA … [Read more...]

“How are you really doing right now?” This is a question a friend posed on Facebook the other day. For many of us moms, the answer might be “Hanging in there,” or even “Not okay.” Navigating the ever-changing terrain of these unprecedented times with the added weight of our normal responsibilities can leave us exhausted — physically, emotionally and spiritually. The … [Read more...]