Around Acworth

Letter From the Editor

I’m happy to say that the staff at Aroundabout Local Media is busier than ever, uniting the communities we serve. That number of publications has risen to five, with the addition of Around Kennesaw! Starting this month, 17,000 copies of this hyperlocal publication will be distributed by mail and in racks throughout that historic city.

It’s become clear as we’ve prepared the first issue that Kennesaw residents and business owners are happy to hear we’ve come to their town. We’ve enjoyed learning more about the city in this process. Did you know it was called Big Shanty from the time it was established on a railroad line in the 1830s until it was incorporated as the city of Kennesaw in 1887?

Of course you did, because Acworth and Kennesaw history buffs often join forces. Before the pandemic, Save Acworth History Foundation and Kennesaw Historical Society sponsored a monthly speaker series with the location rotating between the neighboring towns. In fact, the cities share a lot of things… a library, schools, churches, businesses on Cobb Parkway and, now, a magazine editor! Seriously, I lost count of the Acworth ribbon cuttings at businesses with Kennesaw mailing addresses.

If you think print is only for history books and documents from the past, I’m here to tell you it’s not! Aroundabout Local Media has created a successful model of bringing positive and relevant information to our readers, while helping our local businesses prosper and grow. It began with the first issue of the TowneLaker, published 25 years ago. The longevity of this publication and its parent company, with new magazines added throughout the years, shows that our readers still love to get a sleek, glossy product in their mailboxes, absorb it from cover to cover, and keep it on the coffee table to refer to throughout the month.

In a small way, I feel like we’ve become a part of your family. We often hear from our readers, and we love sharing their news with you. We do this through our Local News section (Page 8), celebrating birthdays and milestones (Page 17) and special features each month, such as the update on Acworth’s own Miss Teen of America, Caroline Martin (Page 22).

With these glimpses into our community, we hope to continue enhancing the local culture and fostering a sense of pride in our special corner of the county.

Kindness Challenge of the Month

Sweeten Someone’s Day. When checking out at the grocery store, ask your cashier what their favorite candy bar is, and buy it for them. A sweet treat is almost always welcomed!

Katie Beall

Katie Beall is managing editor and title editor of Around Acworth. Send your comments or questions to Katie@AroundaboutMagazines.com. Savannah Winn

Brian Bulthuis

James Albright

Graphic designer Savannah Winn has joined the Aroundabout Local Media staff. The Georgia native graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s of fine arts in graphic communications and a minor in marketing.

What’s Happening

Last month, city officials celebrated Brian Bulthuis for his 25 years of service as Acworth city manager, and congratulated him on retirement. He was instrumental in the city’s growth during his tenure and oversaw numerous improvement projects. Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Department James Albright has been appointed city manager. For more information, flip to Mayor Tommy Allegood’s letter on Page 12.

What’s New

The Fountain, a craft cocktail bar and quick counter service restaurant, is officially open for lunch and dinner, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Located at 4843 North Main Street, The Fountain serves classic and fun cocktails, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. 687-403-8898.

Ribbon Cuttings

Charlie’s Angels Movers

4489 Acworth Industrial Drive, Acworth 678-523-5353. www.charliesangelsmovers.com.

North Georgia Exotics

5054 Cherokee St., Acworth 678-590-0067. On Facebook.

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Around Acworth, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s mission is helping local businesses grow and prosper by offering affordable advertising opportunities in a quality publication that provides positive, relevant information to our readers. It distributes a total of 17,000 free copies. Approximately 16,600 are directly mailed to homes and businesses, and an additional 400 are placed in racks around the community. Around Acworth also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month.

Around Acworth welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month.

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