Around Acworth Letter From the Editor
My 19-month old had a well check with her pediatrician Oct. 12, and, as I was driving to drop her off at daycare after the appointment, that’s when I saw it – the first house decorated for Christmas this year. A wreath hung on each window of the white farmhouse, while twinkle lights lined the roof. I love holiday decorations as much as the next person, but Thanksgiving exists people! Personally, Thanksgiving marks the start of the Christmas season and decorating in my house. When Santa rolls through at the end of the parade, that’s when the trees (yes, plural) come down from the attic, along with the rest of the decorations, and I dust off the holiday mugs for my morning coffee to prove to my husband the Christmas china collection isn’t a waste of space. Some of you are already singing carols and your family’s gingerbread house competition is days before the turkey and dressing are served. No matter when the holiday decorating starts in your house, we can all agree Oct. 12 is just too dang early! For seasonally appropriate tips and recipes, don’t miss Jaime Stone’s article on Page 14. Her pie hack will help you save time, and, hopefully, make your Thanksgiving baking less stressful. With the holiday season right around the corner, many of our neighbors need a little extra help. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, we’ve compiled a list (Page 12) of ways you can help local nonprofits serve those families this season. As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s take time to reflect on our many blessings. I’m thankful for organizations and leaders in our community that make a difference, such as helping veterans through fishing (Page 20) and bringing joy to children with special needs (Page 40).
Kindness Challenge of the Month
Give Blood. This might be the most important gift you can give someone any time of the year. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/give. html/find-drive to find a blood drive near you.
Katie Beall Katie Beall is managing editor and title editor of Around Acworth. Send your comments or questions to Katie@roundaboutMagazines.com.
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AROUND ACWORTH | November 2021
Welcome!
Kim Dahnke has joined Aroundabout Local Media
as senior director of operations and sales for Around Acworth and Around Kennesaw. She’s from Birmingham, Alabama, but has lived in Kennesaw longer than her home state. Kim, and her husband, Tim, have two children – a daughter, who is married, and a son, who is a freshman at Kennesaw State University. Kim enjoys serving at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, is active in numerous business associations and chambers, and loves to participate in community events. She has a master’s degree in education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was the principal at First Baptist Christian School in Kennesaw for six years.
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Acworth Community Garden
4757 School St., Acworth. 770-917-1234 Facebook and Instagram: @acworthcommunitygarden
Ribbon Cutting
Optimum Physical Therapy
3423 Old Highway 41, Suite 630, Acworth. 678-401-2793 optimumtreatment.com
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Hippie Kids — 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1 4721 S. Main St., Acworth
Lakeside Executive Suites — 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 4439 Carnes St., Acworth
My Salon Suite — 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1 3335 Cobb Parkway, Suite 100, Acworth
