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Acworth Programs Receive Grant

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department recently received a $23,000 grant from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association via the competitive Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time program. The funds will be used to support and increase the quality of programming provided by the city’s Expanding Horizons and Acworth Achievers programs, which serve young people with physical or cognitive disabilities, English language learners and students receiving free or reducedprice lunch.

Expanding Horizons, a free program for fourth- through 12th-graders in Acworth area schools that’s been in operation since 2007, meets one Saturday a month for an educational field trip to such places as the High Museum of Art, Ruby Falls, the University of Georgia and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The program has 54 students registered.

Acworth Achievers, which has operated under the Expanding Horizons umbrella since 2009, is a twice-a-week mentoring and after-school program for students at Barber and Awtrey middle schools and North Cobb High School. It has 27 registered students. Visit www.acworthexpandinghorizons.org for information.

Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood presents a proclamation for Constitution Week to, from left, Melinda Allen, Darla Valentini, Betty Westbrook, Jane Bentley, Patricia Hein, Beverly Baker and Barbara Benson.

News From Liberty Hill Chapter DAR

The Liberty Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has been busy during the past few months. Members attended a recent Acworth City Council meeting, where Mayor Tommy Allegood presented the chapter with a proclamation declaring Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. In October, the group had a Paul Revere scarecrow on display in the Acworth Scarecrow Parade on Main Street, and members also cleaned up the Old Allatoona Cemetery for DAR Day of Service. And, in December, the group will celebrate its five-year anniversary at Bentwater Golf Club.

Here’s a Way to Honor Our Veterans

Wreaths Across America is looking for volunteers to help place 22,000 wreaths on the graves at the Georgia National Cemetery (GNC) on Dec. 17. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for families, Scout troops or JROTC groups from area high schools.

Cherokee County resident Sally Curtis, an annual supporter of the program, tells why involvement in this program is personal for her.

“My father is resting peacefully at GNC,” she said. “Even before he passed, I loved the idea of placing wreaths on the gravesites of our service men and women. Little did I know then how much it would mean to me personally when my father received his own wreath. It’s such a comfort knowing that others respect the brave men and women who served our country. Our heroes deserve no less.”

Prospective volunteers should contact Russ Seltenright at 678-852-4591 or salty31@hotmail.com as soon as possible to ensure proper training for the event.

Acworth Alderman Named to Who’s Who

Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood, front left, recently recognized Alderman Butch Price, front right, for being named to the Who’s Who in America list. Price received a notice that he had been approved as a subject of biographical record in Who’s Who in America. The inclusion is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fields and have made contributions to society as a whole.