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The Best Breakfast Burrito In Tennessee Is Hiding Inside This Down-Home Restaurant
Sometimes the most extraordinary things come wrapped in a simple flour tortilla. At Aretha Frankensteins in Chattanooga, they’ve perfected the art of the breakfast burrito, creating something so satisfying that people across Tennessee consider it worth the drive. This isn’t some chain restaurant churning out assembly-line breakfast items that...
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The Philly Omelet At This Old-School Restaurant In Tennessee Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Some restaurants whisper their excellence, while others shout it from every hand-painted table and music poster-covered wall. Aretha Frankensteins in Chattanooga falls firmly into the latter category, and their Philly omelet is the kind of breakfast that makes you question why you’ve been settling for mediocre eggs all these years.
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Berry College Martin Luther King Jr. Day lecture features Lecrae
Grammy award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae is the keynote speaker for Berry College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday (Jan. 19, 2026). You may know the singer-songwriter from songs like “I’ll Find You” featuring Tori Kelly; “Coming in Hot” and “Blessings” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Lecrae has evolved into a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and co-owner/president of Reach Records.
Marietta Daily Journal
50th Annual Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival
The 50th Annual Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival, presented by Superior Plumbing, will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 18 and noon to 5 p.m. on April 19 in downtown Kennesaw. It features over 250 arts & crafts booths for shopping, food booths with fair foods, an entertainment stage, beer garden, kids activities as well as live acoustic music in the Food Court throughout the weekend. Returning this year is the Georgia Grown Member Village highlighting goods and products from all over the state of Georgia. Scott Thompson of Brother Mojo will be performing in the 1885 Grill food court. The festival will also have additional music at the United Bankshares Amphitheater. Local performance/dance groups, school choirs and acoustic music on the big local entertainment stage at the south end of Main Street throughout the weekend. Admission is free. Parking is available at Adams Park, Kennesaw First Baptist Church and Swift-Cantrell Park. Shuttles will be running from Swift-Cantrell Park to festival grounds during event hours – both Saturday and Sunday. For more information, 770-423-1330, e-mail missy@jrmmanagement.com or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org .
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Henry's Louisiana Grill Ushers in New Era with Cowarts at the Helm in Historic Downtown Acworth
Acworth's dining scene just got a bit spicier with the introduction of new ownership at the much-loved Henry's Louisiana Grill. This past Friday, Mayor Tommy Allegood along with representatives from the City Team and the Acworth Business Association were on site in Historic Downtown Acworth to officially welcome Brian and Taylor Cowart, the new proprietors breathing fresh life into this local culinary landmark.
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Gordon County Restaurant Health Inspections January 5-11 2026
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Wienermobile in Calhoun this Saturday
Wednesday, January 7, 2026–9:30 a.m. Calhoun residents will have a chance to see the world-famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile this weekend. The Wienermobile will be at the Kroger on West Belmont Drive this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you can’t wait until Saturday to see the iconic...
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Local Singer Finishes Second Nationally
LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) – A North Georgia singer with decades of experience is gaining national attention after a strong showing on the first season of the CBS music competition “The Road.”. Channing Wilson, who hails from LaFayette, Georgia, emerged as a finalist on the show, which followed artists...
Atlanta News First
Restaurant Report Card: The BEP Corner fails with 58; Williamson Bros. BBQ earns 100
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Local car clubs hold rally to raise money for ALS
The Georgia Triumph Association’s first Polar Bear Run was in 2000. Held on the last Saturday of the year, this event is open to all car clubs and individuals with the intent to celebrate the end of the old year and the emergence of a New Year. The rally...
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Black Bartow Events to Host 5th Annual Black History Parade in Downtown Cartersville
Black Bartow Events is proud to announce the 5th Annual Black History Parade Presented by Coosa Valley Credit Union, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in downtown Cartersville. This milestone celebration will begin at 1:30 PM at the Tabernacle Baptist Church parking lot (31 Douglas Street) and will travel through the heart of Cartersville, bringing vibrant culture, pride, and unity to the streets.
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The Humble Georgia Roadside Spot Behind The State’s Favorite Fried Catfish
I never expected to find Georgia’s best fried catfish at a modest roadside spot along Cobb Parkway. But there I was, standing outside Jimpa’s Restaurant & Catering, located at 2420 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, about to discover something special. This unassuming eatery has been quietly serving...
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[PHOTOS] Cave Spring Polar Plunge
Thursday, January 1, 2026–7:00 p.m. It started out as a chilly New Year’s morning, perfect weather for the annual Cave Spring Polar Plunge. The event has been going on for well over a decade. “The late Mike Ragland came up with the idea, and I told him he...
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Catching Up With The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga’s Cherished Comedy Venue
Chattanooga’s most cherished and lauded comedy venue, The Comedy Catch, was founded in 1985 by comedians Ken Sons and Les McCurdy as Chattanooga's first full-time comedy club and has completely transformed the city’s art and nightlife since then, evolving into a cultural staple as one of the longest-running entertainment venues in Chattanooga.
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This Week's Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To El Matador
This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt town brought us to El Matador Mexican Restaurant. This place is a mid-sized Mexican Restaurant with a huge menu featuring all the usual suspects in a friendly and quiet atmosphere located off Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe. It’s one of...
Cherokee Tribune
MLK Day Unity Breakfast returning to Canton after hiatus
The MLK Day Unity Breakfast is returning to Canton Jan. 19 after a six-year hiatus. The free to attend event is set for 8 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Cherokee County Conference Center at the Bluffs, 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. It starts with breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by a program at 9 a.m., expected to last about an hour and a half. The event, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is hosted by the Charlie Ferguson Community Center in partnership with Cherokee County, the City of Canton and Northside Hospital-Cherokee. “We are going to celebrate the life of Dr. King and his principals of equality, justice, service and the inherit dignity of all people,” Charlie Ferguson Community Center Executive Director Tannish Welch said. “We want the community to come together and renew our shared commitment to his ideas.” The event’s keynote speaker is meteorologist and professor James Marshall Shepherd. The program will also feature Chick-fil-A Canton Franchisee Kevin Williams and Canton Digital Content Specialist Jacky Cheng, and opening remarks from Welch. Shepherd is a leading international weather-climate expert and is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the
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Around Town: Say goodbye, O (fresh) Christmas Tree. Plus, historic downtown Rome now an enforced walking zone
Rome and Floyd County residents showed up Saturday, Jan. 3, for an annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling event hosted by Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful at the Home Depot parking lot. But, if you’re still struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: More than one-third (35%) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association is strongly encouraging prompt removal of Christmas trees after the holiday season. “As much as we all enjoy the look and feel of Christmas trees in our homes, they’re large combustible items that have the potential to result in serious fires,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “The longer they’re in the home, the more of a risk they present.” According to NFPA data, Christmas tree fires don’t happen often, but when they do occur, they’re more likely to be serious. That’s in part because fresh Christmas trees dry out over time, making them more flammable the longer they’re in the home. A dried-out Christmas tree will burn much more quickly than a well-watered one. Take a cross-country road trip between the