Around Acworth Letter From the Editor
Summer is in full swing, and that means cookouts, pool days, time on the lake, frequent visits to the park and vacations, for some. Our family has spent many days outside and, recently, the Bealls installed a play set. Growing up, we called them swing sets, but these apparatuses have evolved well beyond your standard two swings, a ladder and a basic slide. Now they include forts, climbing walls, kitchens, multiple slides and more. My husband certainly earned his Father’s Day gifts after assembling the monstrosity. Due to our frequent trips to surrounding playgrounds, our 3½-yearold asked, “Why are there no friends here to play with me?” Apparently, she thinks all playgrounds are open to the public and always should be full of “friends” (aka any kids) for her to play with. Don’t worry, play dates are in the works, and we’ll still make trips to our favorite nearby parks. If you’re new to the area and are looking for community parks to visit, flip to Page 41 for a listing of Acworth parks. If your little ones are curious about how the playgrounds stack up, check out our playground review from my sassy tot in the August 2020 issue, available under the archives tab at www.aroundacworthmagazine.com. July is national grilling month, so Tiffany Hughes put together easy and mouth-watering recipes on Page 16 that are sure to impress at your next cookout. Speaking of backyard fun, if your summer plans don’t include a vacation, consider becoming a tourist here at home. We compiled a list of staycation ideas on Page 18 that the entire family will enjoy. If that list doesn’t suit you, maybe you would enjoy a trip to the Butterfly House at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, which is highlighted in this month’s Growing Gardeners feature on Page 34. For others, summer is the time to enjoy reading. History buffs won’t want to miss Abbie Parks’ article about the evolution of Acworth’s Main Street on Page 20. For our bookworm friends, North Cobb Regional Library has some fun activities happening this summer (Page 42). With all this talk about summer, I hate to remind you that it’s time to start back-to-school planning. Our library friends helped us out with book recommendations on Page 43, to help calm those first-day jitters. Speaking of books ...
Kindness Challenge of the Month
Share a book or two. If you have a favorite book, consider
passing it along to a friend, or someone you know who loves to read. Find a Little Free Library in your community and make regular visits to keep the shelves stocked. Check www. littlefreelibrary.org to find one, or look for Candy Baylor’s article on the subject in our May 2021 issue.
Katie Beall Katie Beall is managing editor and title editor of Around Acworth. Send your comments or questions to Katie@ AroundaboutMagazines.com.
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AROUND ACWORTH | July 2021
What’s New
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened June 16 at 3462 Baker Road in Acworth. The city celebrated the opening of the fast-food restaurant, which specializes in fried chicken, with a June 23 ribbon-cutting. For more information, visit www.popeyes.com, or call 678-402-6237.
Charlie’s Angels Movers recently moved its headquarters to downtown Acworth, at 4489 Acworth Industrial Drive, where the company is planning a ribboncutting ceremony for 11:30 a.m. July 9. Charlie’s Angels Movers is a full-service, licensed, bonded and insured moving company. www.charliesangelsmovers.com.
What’s Coming
Heritage at Acworth held a groundbreaking ceremony last month to celebrate construction starting on the mixeduse development across from the pedestrian bridge at 4318 Southside Drive. The development will feature 25 new luxury townhomes in addition to retail, restaurant and professional spaces in downtown Acworth. For more information, visit www.jwcollectionhomes.com/heritage-at-acworth, or call 770-809-6022.
Kudos
Lt. David St. Onge, a
detective for the Acworth Police Department, was recognized last month by the Cobb County Law Enforcement Association for using innovative investigative techniques to help solve a difficult case. The award was presented to St. Onge, left, by Capt. Stanley Melton.
Acworth resident April Estes recently released her second and third books simultaneously, “Sweet Mimosa,” which contains 52 devotions, and “Audacious Women of the Bible,” which covers 20 women throughout the Scriptures. For more information, visit www.aprilestes.com. Congratulations, April!
