One of the loveliest homes that I am acquainted with belongs to Carolyn and Doug Chaffins. The Kennesaw residents built their home at the base of Kennesaw Mountain twenty-six years ago. “There are many things we like about our home. Our home is deceiving. It is a large home, but it doesn’t look large from …
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Grandmother Watson’s meatloaf, rice, and tomato gravy isn’t fancy, but it is the best. My mom made it, and my grandmother did too. Thanks to them, I make the best meatloaf also. The key to the meatloaf is Pepperidge Farm dressing in the blue pack (Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing). You cannot substitute this ingredient because …
The Woodworkers Guild of Georgia (WGG) advances the art and understanding of woodworking. I spoke with East Cobb resident Gary Fader, an award-winning woodworker, about the art. “WGG promotes the art of woodworking,” said Fader, Past President of WGG. When not sheltered-in-place, WGG meets on the second Thursday of the month at Woodcraft (8560 Holcomb …
The Marietta Arts Council (MAC) brings hope, joy, and peace to the community through a dazzling installation at the North Loop pedestrian bridge. MAC transformed the overpass with colorful, acrylic Lucite panels and suspended white doves dancing in the light. Looking through the bridge Part of the annual M2R Trailfest celebration, MAC received approval from …
A bright blue sky was the background for the roar of jets as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds thrilled the community on May 2. The two conducted a flyover that started at WellStar Kennestone Hospital and included other Atlanta area hospitals. The collaboration, called America Strong, was a thank …
Abby Caballero Salyer completed her Masters of Arts in Teaching focused on Secondary Mathematics at Kennesaw State University and was due to graduate on May 5. Like so many other graduates, Abby’s graduation ceremony was cancelled due COVID-19. “Attaining my masters was a really big deal to me as it was a career change from …