Around Acworth Letter From the Editor
I know 2020 is a year many of us can’t wait to have in our rearview mirror. But, as we approach Thanksgiving, I pray we all take time to reflect and give thanks for the small blessings. No matter what this year has brought your way, I hope you find this issue encouraging. These pages are full of bright spots and positive stories, because everyone has something for which they are grateful. I think we all can agree that we’re so very thankful for all the men and women who serve, and have served, in our armed forces. Veterans Day is Nov. 11, so find someone you can thank for their service. Since the pandemic has changed the way things are done this year, Acworth will host a virtual Veterans Day ceremony. The details are in our community calendar on Page 48. Also, Susan Schulz shares about a nonprofit helping wounded veterans experience adventure on the water again on Page 14. Several of our writers this month provide perspective on how the challenges of this year have provided opportunities for us to learn, grow and help our neighbors in need. Police Chief Wayne Dennard speaks to this on Page 20, while Mayor Tommy Allegood (Page 12) highlights the blessings this community has to offer. Speaking of Thanksgiving, learn about how the holiday made its way to the South in Abbie Park’s history column this month (Page 24). I’m also thankful for people, like Kathy Lathem, who serve our community every day. Meet Kathy and learn about her role with Cobb Senior Services on Page 34. Christopher Purvis shines a light on the volunteers who came out to help clean up Lake Allatoona last month (Page 36). While we’re on the topic of community service, flip over to Page 22 to see how you can lend a helping hand this holiday season with local nonprofit programs. Remember to count your blessings, this year especially. I hope everyone has a happy and safe Turkey Day around Acworth!
Katie Beall Katie Beall is editor of Around Acworth. Send your comments or questions to Katie@AroundaboutMagazines.com.
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AROUND ACWORTH | November 2020
Noteworthy
The Acworth Police Department participated in the Meals
on Wheels program sponsored by the Acworth Parks,
Recreation and Community Resource Department last month. The program serves Acworth’s active adult community. Officers from the patrol, special operations and criminal investigations divisions helped the Acworth Parks team deliver the catered meals.
The Acworth Police Department helped the parks staff deliver meals to local seniors.
What’s Happening
The Acworth Downtown Development Authority is holding its first Trim the Town Art Contest. Local families, businesses and other organizations are invited to decorate wooden Christmas ornaments to be displayed on Main Street in downtown. The cost to participate is $10. The entry fee covers one wooden 2-foot Christmas ornament and reserves a spot in the display. The holiday display will be available Dec. 1-Jan. 4. Supplies are limited, and only one ornament is allowed per household/organization. To reserve your ornament, email Jessy Patterson at jpatterson@acworth.org. Applications are due Nov. 16. The Acworth Farmers Market closes this month for the season. Shop for local produce and other items every Friday from 8 a.m.-noon through Nov. 20. The market, sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority, is located in Logan Farm Park Expansion at 4405 Cherokee St. For more information, call 770-917-1234.
