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After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - On a recent afternoon, Sara Tornincasa is in her kitchen prepping a salad, supervised by her cat Binx, and soaking in how far she has come in the last 18 months. At 46, the Cartersville High School ESL teacher and single mother of an 18-year-old daughter is...
8-year-old author shares inspiring story of helping grandmother recover from stroke
A High Point Elementary School second-grader has written and illustrated a book about how she helped her grandmother recover from a stroke. Kaiya Desai’s “My Life: Dida and the Stroke” offers the message that you are never too little to help. The book went on sale at Amazon on May 1, the start of Stroke […] The post 8-year-old author shares inspiring story of helping grandmother recover from stroke appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Family Serve Day Hosted at Mount Paran
On April 26, Mount Paran Christian School hosted “Family Serve Day” in which students and their families focus on serving a specific area of their community. Local real estate owner Janice Overbeck hosted one of the Family Serve Days. Overbeck has hosted this event for several years with the school. Many families worked together to upcycle plastic bags into dog leashes for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. These leashes come in handy when police officers come across stray dogs from time to time. ...
Smyrna's Taylor-Brawner Park Hosts Weekly "Food Truck Tuesday" Gourmet Experience May Through September
Food trucks are revving up to serve their gourmet delights in Smyrna. Taylor-Brawner Park is the hotspot for gastronomes every Tuesday, from May 7 through September 24, with a hiatus the week of July 4th and Labor Day. According to the city's announcement, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., foodies can indulge in the excitement of "Food Truck Tuesday," without the hassle of formal dining. A fleet of food trucks will be stationed at the lower parking spaces next to the playground and mini amphitheater, ready to satisfy hungry visitors.
54 Columns Park, Path Greenspace set to open in Old Fourth Ward
The Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association has announced the opening of two transformative parks on Highland Avenue: 54 Columns Park and the Path Greenspace. 54 Columns Park 54 Columns, located at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Glen Iris Drive, has been a landmark in O4W for 24 years. World-renowned artist Sol LeWitt’s public art […] The post 54 Columns Park, Path Greenspace set to open in Old Fourth Ward appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Rev Up Nostalgia at the Savoy Automobile Museum
The Savoy Automobile Museum offers visitors a glimpse into decades of car history. Meander among the world-class collection of vehicles that are sprawled throughout the 65,000 square foot facility. With an emphasis on the diversity of the automotive industry, the museum offers a mixture of permanent and rotating galleries. Visitors can enjoy an engaging display in a journey through time with helpful docents along the way.
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