Monday, January 2, 2012
Some bold pronouncements on what 2012 will bring, from Cobb County to the White House and around the world.
All right. Here it is the New Year already. Lots of folks are sitting down making resolutions like losing weight, getting organized, blah, blah, blah. Been there. Done that. Didn't even want the T-shirt. While keeping resolutions is not really one of my strong points, I AM pretty good at prognosticating. So I'm going to give it a try. And just to hold me accountable, I'd like for one of you to hold on to these predictions. I'll buy one of you a steak at the end of the year to go back over them. First prediction: Nearly 100 percent of New Year's resolutions will NOT be kept. How's that for good? At least two separate high schools in East Cobb will win state championships in 2012. The local and state economy will stumble along with no …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday sales go into effect in Kennesaw on New Year's Day.
I'll shortly be turning off my computer to prepare for tonight's festivities, which, for me, will include pot roast, cranberry and champagne cocktails with friends and the perfect red dress to ring in 2012. But before I do, I'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year. Please remember to drink responsibly. If you have an iPhone or Android, download the Drive Sober Georgia app for information about finding free rides tonight. If you want to keep the festivities going through tomorrow, remember that Sunday sales go into effect in Kennesaw starting New Year's Day between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Kennesaw voters passed the measure allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays during the Nov. 8 elections, joining many other …
Friday, December 30, 2011
How well do you know Kennesaw Patch?
As we say goodbye to 2011, please take a few moments to reflect on the past year by taking our End of the Year Quiz. There's no prize. But you do get bragging rights. All the answers to these questions can be found in articles on Kennesaw Patch. (Hint: Use the search bar to type in keywords.) 1. Who was honored as Cobb's Teacher of the Year? What subject does he or she teach and at what school? 2. Which one of these incident reports was not filed with the Kennesaw Police Department this year? a. Police responded to the reported theft of an $8 soccer ball from a child. b. A woman reported suspicions that her adult children had been breaking into her home and stealing meat from her freezer. c. A woman told police that someone had …
Patch has 5 fun places to ring in New Year's Eve with family and friends.
New Year's Eve is a time for celebration and reflection. Make plans at one of these establishments with family and friends and make it memorable! 1) New owners Terri and Dennis Kennedy invite you to the Old Mill Restaurant in historic downtown Acworth. The restaurant re-opened Dec. 1 and is planning a big night on New Year's Eve beginning at 7 p.m. "We have an all-new menu," says Terri Kennedy. "We feature steaks, seafood, and pasta dishes." A New Year's Day brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and prices are $16.95 for adults; $14.95 for senior citizens, and $7.00 for kids 10 and under. For reservations or more information, call 770-672-6605. 2) Want a little Cajun with your New Year's? Visit Henry's Uptown in the upstairs area of…
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Each week, we feature great homes for sale in Kennesaw, Acworth and Cartersville.
For homebuyers, 2012 will be a bonanza of opportunities to purchase the home of their dreams. Since the real estate market is still sluggish, builders are offering tons of custom options and upgrades potential buyers want. The most popular upgrades include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, lighting fixtures and hardwood floors. Being able to incorporate these options into a newly constructed home is appealing to a homebuyer and gives the builder a definite edge over "finished homes." Take a look at the following new homes offering many of these sought-after upgrades. Click through the image gallery to preview the featured homes. Click on an address listed below to link to AOL Real Estate's full listing description, mortgage …
Download this app if alcohol will be part of your New Year's Eve.
Scared you’re going to get behind the wheel a little buzzed (or completely plastered) on New Years? There’s an app for that. The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has developed an app for drivers to download that provides information about free rides and drinking and driving. The app is available for Androids and iPhones at this link or here for a simulation. Teaching kids to “drink responsibly” is a myth because studies show that teens who drank with adults were more likely to drink in all situations, according to a press release from Cobb County authorities. Two to three times more people died in alcohol-related vehicle crashes over the winter holiday compared to the rest of the year, according to the National Institute on …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Patch editor Gaetana Pipia makes a New Year's resolution to get fit through the help of Kennesaw Parks and Rec.
When I look at the stretch marks that now permeate my stomach, I remind myself that this is the badge of motherhood. Those shimmery little lines, once bright red, have now faded into more earthy tones. Sometimes, they're hardly noticeable. Then, the light hits them just right, and they glisten brightly as if to remind me of their presence. Perhaps I've been too enthralled with the beauty of my 4-month-old to pay much mind to my own physical state of being. But then I look in the bathroom mirror, and there it is—my hair a mess of tangled curls matted with baby drool, and my outfit consistent of my husband's work t-shirt and a pair of sweats. A quick step on the scale provides a fatal blow to my waning sense of confidence. Health-wise, I'm …
Joe Bozeman
7:34 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Tim, Great predictions! I can see you have good common sense and a student of history. We all have a crystal ball, but few use it. It's called HISTORY, and keeps repeating its self. more ›