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Around Kennesaw
Letter From the Editor
I hope everyone has had an enjoyable and healthy start to 2022! I blinked, and it’s already February, but after sharing this space in December with our outgoing president, Patty Ponder, and in January with our new president, Kim Dahnke, I’m back!
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How fun was that snow day last month? My 4-year-old certainly enjoyed it, while my youngest wasn’t so sure about it. We had to bribe her with blueberries to get a family picture. We built a snowman, and, thankfully, I had carrots in the fridge for his nose. My habit of buying produce and never getting around to cooking it finally paid off! We struggled to find something that would stay in place for his mouth, so he went without one. Maybe next winter, I’ll keep snowman building items on hand, just in case.
I’m excited for this new year, and in more ways than the hope it brings for a healthier, happier world. At Aroundabout Local Media, we have many good things in store for you in 2022. I won’t share them all with you at once; I don’t want to overwhelm you with too much goodness!
Our biggest and most immediate change is the new platform we’ve adopted for our Readers’ Choice contest, thanks to the professionals at Second Street. They’ve mastered the art of contests like Readers’ Choice, and work with publications across the country. We made the decision to take Readers’ Choice to the next level after examining our mission statement, and making sure we are doing the most we can do to help local businesses grow and prosper.
We’re committed to walking alongside our local business owners and service providers, helping them gain as much exposure as possible in the community. During Readers’ Choice 2022, those entrepreneurs will have access to numerous tools to promote themselves during the contest, including free images to download on their social media outlets to encourage nominations and voting. Also, they will have more options through advertising to ensure their businesses are top-of-mind for the voters. And, last but not least, voters have a chance to win a prize! Doesn’t a $500 Visa gift card sound good? Visit aroundkennesawmagazine. com/readers-choice-2022 for more details.
As February rolls along, I hope you’re staying warm, and curling up with a good book. We have some great suggestions on Page 13. If you don’t like the weather, it’s Georgia, so just wait a few minutes. Cheers to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022!
Katie Beall
Katie Beall is the managing editor of Aroundabout Local Media. Send your comments or questions to Katie@aroundaboutmagazines.com. Nomination phase starts 9 a.m.
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What’s Happening
West Cobb Orthodontics recently announced the retirement of practice owner Dr. William K. Farrar. He retired after more than 55 years serving the Acworth, Kennesaw and Marietta communities. Dr. Brenna Christensen is the new owner and provider for the practice.
Cobb Travel and Tourism is hosting Bubbles & Brews, a month of special events from spirit makers, brewers and distilleries throughout Cobb County. Visit Cobb’s Hop Spots in March to vote for your favorite beverage, win prizes and attend special classes and events. All 19 Cobb breweries, distilleries and wineries will be participating, including Kennesaw’s Burnt
Hickory Brewery, Dry County Brewing Co.,
Horned Owl Brewing and Lazy Guy Distillery. For more information, visit www.bubblesandbrews.com.
What’s Coming
Mama G Beauty Salon is scheduled to open this month at 3055 N. Main St. in Kennesaw at the corner of Jiles Road. Call Connie at 404-932-0665 for more information.
What’s New
Kennesaw Parks and Recreation held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Recreation Center at Adams Park, 2737 Watts Drive, on Jan. 18, prior to Mayor Derek Easterling’s State of the City address. The center’s open house event was Jan. 22. The 42,000 square-foot facility features three basketball courts, a walking track, two fitness rooms, a gymnastics center and office space. Programs offered at the Recreation Center will include basketball, volleyball, pickleball and more.
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Around Kennesaw, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a community magazine with 17,000 free copies distributed monthly. Approximately 16,600 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 400 are placed in racks in the community.
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