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The Old Courthouse in St. Louis was selected as one of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is one of 12 Distinctive Destinations. See you in ...
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis, the city of red-brick, 19th century architectural jewels and diverse neighborhoods, has been named one of this year’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the Nat...
February 08, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sally Litchfield Cobb residents celebrate big birthdays with family members
The stars were aligned recently when Mary Moon Day, Marietta’s original “Cake Lady” celebrated her 86th birthday. For years Mary baked cakes for residents of Marietta. At any giv...
February 07, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left are Bruce and Patty McCampbell of Marietta. The couple will be throwing a Super Bowl party today. Items on the menu include Low Country Boil and finger foods. They will be rooting for the Saints. <br>Photo by Samantha Wilson Food of champions
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or not, you can score big with friends by throwing a Super Bowl party. Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and you still have time to round up a group to watch...
February 07, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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A crew films a scene from Faith Bowl III in Los Angeles, hosted by 2009 Minnesota Twins pitcher Bobby Keppel, right, and 15-year MLB veteran and five-time all-star Mike Sweeney, left, and 16-year MLB catcher and 12-time all-star Mike Piazza. Faith Bowl focusing on different saints
BOSTON – It’s tied by its name and air date to Super Bowl Sunday, but the Catholic “Faith Bowl” being broadcast nationwide has no link to football, unless you count talk ...
February 06, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marian Nix, right, visits with Daniel Coronado, left, and Robin Satterwhite after receiving an apple pie and and CD containing Bible passages in Shallowater, Texas. The men, who are members of the First Baptist Church in Shallowater, are taking part in an initiative by the The Baptist General Convention of Texas to spread Christ’s word to every home in Texas by Easter. CDs for Christ
The largest state Baptist group in the nation wants Christ’s message of hope heard in every home in Texas – about 9 million of them – by Easter. That’s a challenge in a sta...
February 06, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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When Maj. Randall Baucom received word that the Army was sending him to Iraq in 2006, he immediately began to worry about what he would do with his two mixed-breed dogs. Group offers homes for military pets
When Maj. Randall Baucom received word that the Army was sending him to Iraq in 2006, he immediately began to worry about what he would do with his two mixed-breed dogs. Buster and Little Girl, a ...
February 05, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boy Scout Mike Grimshaw, 17, of Marietta recites the Scout Oath at the beginning of Troop 1776’s meeting. The Boy Scouts will be commemorating their 100-year anniversary with a yearlong celebration. <br>Photo by Laura Moon Scouts celebrate
During a yearlong celebration in 2010, Boy Scouts of America will commemorate the adventure of 100 years. For a century, BSA has taught youth to live life according to the Boy Scout motto, R...
February 05, 2010 01:00 AM | 2 2 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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New Orleans native Beth Bourgeois makes gumbo, which is a traditional dish of her hometown. She pairs it with white rice.<br>Photo by Samantha Wilson New Orleans native whips up Mardi Gras favorites
Mardi Gras will be celebrated all over the world on Feb. 16, but no one celebrates it like they do in New Orleans. When preparing for the festivity, N’awlins native Beth Bourgeois seemed the...
February 04, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cobb chapter presidents<br> Ashley Gladden: Pi Phi, Kennesaw State University<br>Jennifer Turner: Rho Zeta Omega, Cobb County<br>Photo by Laura Moon Elegance, sophistication, prestige
On Jan. 30, the metro Atlanta chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the first Greek-letter organization founded by college-trained African-American women, brought history to life at their ...
February 03, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Debbie and Taylor Freeman pose outside of their home in Kennesaw. The Freemans originally planned on building a home, but after seeing the model home in west Cobb, Debbie said she was pleasantly surprised. <br>Photo by Laura Moon Classic comfort
After working with an architect drawing up house plans, Debbie and Taylor Freeman knew exactly what they wanted in their new home. At least, that’s what they thought. “We had the itch ...
January 31, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Help teens sort through papers, get organized
NEW YORK – There’s a reason why a new book about helping disorganized teenagers was published midway through the school year, rather than in September. “When you go back to s...
January 27, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pope High School’s Cadet Navy Junior Reserve Officer Christer Horstman of east Cobb has been accepted to the United States Military Academy. He poses with his acceptance letter. <br>Photo by Samantha Wilson A family affair
EAST COBB – When Christer Horstman, a senior at Pope High School, reports to the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., this summer, he’ll be following in his two uncl...
January 27, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Old classmates catch up in TV Land’s reality show ‘Class Reunion.’ Reunions are a source of excitement and dread that so many people — from recent grads to Baby Boomers and beyond — can relate to. Glamour Grads: Be fashion-forward as you go back in time
If it took 20 years to put on, say, 20 pounds, the chances of taking them off in the weeks or days before your high school or college reunion are, let’s face it, slim to none. But come in wi...
January 25, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left are Jill Alford of Marietta and Julia Brown of Kennesaw, owners of Web-based gift business Pieces of Me. They are selling T-shirts and accessories for Valentine’s Day. <br>Photo by Thinh D. Nguyen Feelin' the love
A gift is as much about the person who gives it as the one who receives it. With each gift, we give a piece of ourselves. When looking for that special Valentine’s Day gift, what better plac...
January 24, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Trevor Jordan, center, has lived with Type I diabetes for the past 27 years. He is currently suffering from Diabetes Unawareness, a condition in which the body becomes less sensitive to the triggers it causes when the blood sugar becomes too high or too low. The Jordan family needs help raising $10,000 for the purchase of a Diabetic Alert Dog for Trevor. Above: Trevor and his wife, Rebecca (second from right), have three children: Lily-Kate, far left, Isabelle and Joe, standing.<br>Photo by Laura Moon A D.A.D. for Dad
Diabetes is a family illness affecting not only the individual with the disease, but each family member. The family of Trevor Jordan knows the effect of diabetes because of challenges associated w...
January 17, 2010 01:00 AM | 2 2 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Maddie Siegel, fifth-grader at Timber Ridge Elementary, wrote a book titled ‘Meredith and the Mean Girls.’ Siegel said she was the target of a group of ‘mean girls’ at school and the experience was the inspiration for her book. Maddie's message
EAST COBB – In her first self-published book, 10-year-old Maddie Siegel of east Cobb tackles a subject matter many girls, at some point, can relate to – one she has first-hand expe...
January 13, 2010 01:00 AM | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Clients of designer Brian Patrick Flynn opted for the gift of a contractor to turn dead space between closets into a laptop workstation. Ring in a new home decor
It’s the season for resolutions, and for many people that means vowing to get their home in the best shape possible. Whether it’s clearing out clutter, catching up on small repairs, br...
January 11, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Expect homes to become more green for next year. Crystal ball sees changes in work, home for next year
NEW YORK – When the calendar flips to 2010, it really will be a new day. And with any luck, it might be a quieter one. Certainly gone is the excitement that ushered in the last decade in...
December 28, 2009 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left, Deborah, Akilah and Frank Parrish are celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time this year in their home. <br>Photo by Samantha Wilson Kwanzza
On Saturday, many African-Americans began observing Kwanzaa, a weeklong holiday celebrating their African roots. Focusing on growth as individuals, family and communities, Kwanzaa offers lessons f...
December 27, 2009 01:00 AM | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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