Around Kennesaw Letter From the President
There is just something special about a new beginning — a new calendar year, a new school year, a new career, and more. This year brings a double dose of newness for me — a new career at the beginning of a new year. As each new year begins, I imagine myself on a game board of a 12-month calendar. This year will be the 2022 edition of the game of life, and what does this new edition have in store? The Lord has led me on many exciting journeys, and I look forward to what this edition of life holds, especially with this wonderful, new career. As the new president of Aroundabout Local Media, I look forward to continuing my active participation in the community with a new outlook. Aroundabout Local Media has a two-fold mission. We strive to provide hyperlocal, positive, relevant information for our readers and help local businesses grow and prosper by providing affordable advertising opportunities. With these two missions in mind, listening when I am “around and about” has become a fun part of the job. Listening to business owners, learning more about what they do, and finding those businesses that provide the services our readers want and need has become a new daily goal. Listening to our readers share ideas about what they value and would like to read about has provided for many interesting conversations. What a joy to be a part of this two-fold mission and be of use to our readers and advertisers. I would like to thank Jennifer Coleman and Patty Ponder for seeing something in me that led them to believe I could take on this new role. After having a conversation with these two dynamic ladies, I was introduced to our owner, Jon Flaig, who decided I would be a good fit for the role. Much trust is involved in these decisions, and I am honored to be trusted in this way. For our readers and advertisers, thank you so much for your continued loyalty to your magazine, your community. We are happy to play a part in your game of life as we show up in your mailbox each month. Check out the “Around & About” upcoming events, and let’s play!
What’s New
Aroundabout Local Media, publishers of Around Acworth, Around Canton, READERS’ Around Kennesaw, Around Woodstock CHOICE and the TowneLaker magazines, is using Second Street to create a new 2022 platform for our 2022 Readers’ Choice contest. The opportunities to support and promote local businesses will be greater than ever in this new format. Stay tuned for more details to be revealed on Jan. 15 at aroundkennesawmagazine.com. Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS) will celebrate the dedication of its new Murray Innovation Center Jan. 5. The facility is a 23,000-square-foot expansion of MPCS’ high school building. The expansion will almost double the size of the high school. Kennesaw Parks and Recreation will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Recreation Center inside Adams Park at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18. Following the ceremony, Mayor Derek Easterling will deliver the annual State of the City address inside the new facility, during the Kennesaw Business Association’s monthly luncheon.
Noteworthy
Jenni Brown
The Kennesaw Business Association (KBA) gave out its annual awards at the organization’s December luncheon. Aroundabout Local Media President Kim Dahnke was a finalist for Member of the Year with Freedom Church’s Austin Porter and Jenni Brown of Brown and Dutton Law Firm. Brown won the honor, while Copeland’s was named Business of the Year. Three-13 Salon and Governors Gun Club were finalists. Congratulations to the winners and finalists!
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Ryan Murchland Insurance Agency — 4 p.m. Jan. 3 2090 Baker Road NW, Suite 302, Kennesaw
Lazy Labrador Coffee House — 10 a.m. Jan. 4 2886 Cherokee St., Kennesaw
Kim Dahnke is the president of Aroundabout Local Media. Send your comments or questions to kim@aroundaboutmagazines.com.
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AROUND KENNESAW | January 2022
Piedmont Injury Law — 4 p.m. Jan. 13 2765 S. Main St., Suite C, Kennesaw
Recreation Center — 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 2737 Watts Dive, Kennesaw
