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Jasper Farmers Market celebrates 25 years
There was an abundance of produce and farmers last weekend at the Jasper Farmers Market. The 25th-Anniversary of the market was a great hit with BBQ and local salads, local tomatoes and peaches. It was an impressive, festive, hot market with 78 vendors, including 12 farmers. We found tomatoes and...
BrandsMart USA's Kennesaw location opens this Saturday!
KENNESAW, Ga. — BrandsMart USA will host a grand opening ceremony for their new Kennesaw location this Saturday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. The 35,000 square foot location is taking over a former Bed, Bath & Beyond space at 840 Barrett Parkway. The grand opening will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be available. The first 150 guests will receive a $50 BrandsMart USA gift card. Also, customers will receive a free gift with their purchase, while supplies last. Customers can expect exclusive deals and promotions on a wide range of items, according to a press release.
Ball Ground Brewery Looking to Sell Wine
Customers at Rock Solid Brewing in Ball Ground may soon be able to order wine there. The Ball Ground City Council unanimously voted July 11 to approve the second and final reading of a request by Rock Solid Brewing Co. to obtain a local license to serve wine on the premises. Now that the council has finalized Rock Solid Brewing’s local license, the brewery can apply to the state for...
The History Behind the Georgia Peach
KENNESAW — William Thomas Okie opened his Saturday lecture at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History with one question: “What’s the deal with all the peaches?” Okie, a history professor at Kennesaw State University, spoke about his 2016 prize-winning book, “The Georgia Peach: Culture, Agriculture and Environment in the American South” and the history of the state fruit. The speech was part of the museum’s Adult Speaker...
Grand Tasting Alpharetta Returns Aug. 8
Get ready to savor an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights as Grand Tasting Alpharetta, presented by Taste of Atlanta, returns for its third year on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Held at The Hotel at Avalon, this exclusive event will showcase over 25 of Alpharetta’s finest restaurants and top chefs, offering a spectacular “EATertainment” experience unlike any other.
College student publishes dystopian debut novel
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At 19, Alexandra Gavranovic published her debut novel, the dystopian “Deception is Our Remedy.”. The novel, released earlier this year, follows 17-year-old Callista as she navigates a post-climate crisis world, “stripped of all its color.” Its title is an ironic one, named after the lies fed to Cal, supposedly meant to protect her.
Opinion: Proposal would turn Union Hill Park into Union Hill Parking
Union Hill Park in Alpharetta is undergoing significant changes, with recent recommendations to prioritize parking over amenities like playgrounds and seating. The park, described as previously neglected in the 2017 Parks Master Plan but now supported by a 2021 Parks Bond, was intended to become an attractive amenity space for the community, connecting to greenways and serving residents of all ages and abilities.
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