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Camp Acworth registration open

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:51am

ACWORTH, Ga. -- Registration is open for Acworth's summertime day camp.

Camp Acworth features age-appropriate activities for children in elementary and middle school. Participants enjoy traditional camp fun, such as swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery. There are also field trips to such attractions as Zoo Atlanta and the World of Coca-Cola.

The weekly rate is $95 for Acworth residents and $110 for non-residents.

Learn more and sign up at acworth.org.

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School district announces graduation schedule

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 11:51am

School district announces graduation schedule

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Graduation is right around the corner for high school seniors in Cobb County.

The school system has announced the graduation dates, times and venues for its high schools. Family members and friends who can't attend the actual ceremonies can purchase DVDs and, in most cases, watch live Web broadcasts of the events.

Visit cobbk12.org for information on how to watch the graduations or order DVDs.

Graduation ceremonies include:

Allatoona HS
Friday, May 24 at 9 a.m.
Allatoona Stadium

Campbell HS
Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
KSU Convocation Center

Harrison HS
Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
KSU Convocation Center

Hillgrove HS
Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
KSU Convocation Center

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Football, cheer registration open

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 10:56am

ACWORTH, Ga. -- Registration is underway for the Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association's 2013 season.

The program is designed for children ages 4-12 and teaches them the fundamentals of cheerleading and football. A flag football program for 3 and 4 year olds is also scheduled to begin soon.

Sign up online no later than May 31 to take advantage of a special rate -- $150 for Acworth residents and $170 for non-residents. Onsite registration will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Halbrooks Field.

Visit acworthwarriors.com for more information.

Halbrooks Field is part of the Acworth Sports Complex, which is located at 3883 Old McEver Road.

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Cobb event celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 2:49pm

Cobb event celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention Month

MARIETTA, Ga. -- SafePath Children's Advocacy Center, Cobb Safety Village and Radio Disney are hosting an event on Saturday for National Child Abuse Prevention month.

According to a Cobb County official, "Safety Rules Rule" Family Fun Day will run from 10:00 a.m. - noon, and is set for the Safety Village on Al Bishop Drive.

Free and open to the public, families can learn more about safety and enjoy music from Radio Disney's live DJ while playing interactive games.

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Classic Car Cruise returns this weekend

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 10:03am

ACWORTH, Ga. -- A Classic Car Cruise will be held in downtown Acworth this weekend.

The fun will take place on Main Street on Saturday, Mar. 30 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Several classic cars will be on display at the free event. A $2 entry fee is required for all cars in the show.

Proceeds from the Classic Car Cruise will benefit Acworth's Horizon Field.

Visit acworthparksandrecreation.org for more information.

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Cobb County to hold largest egg hunt in Jim Miller Park

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 12:26pm

Cobb County to hold largest egg hunt in Jim Miller Park

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Cobb County officials are helping to hold Cobb's largest egg hunt on Saturday, March 23 in Marietta.

The hunt will be held for various age groups of children from 10:00 - 2:00 Saturday afternoon. Held within Jim Miller Park, there will be children's art activities, live entertainment, inflatables and concessions. The Easter Bunny will visit and help out with the Mad Hatter Contest and Decorated Basket Contest.

The schedule for age groups to participate is as follows:

10 a.m.: Park opens
10:30 a.m.: 3 years and under hunt
11 a.m.: 4 and 5 years hunt
11:30 a.m.: Special population hunt
Noon: 6 and 7 hunt
12:30 p.m.: 8-10 years hunt
1 p.m.: Mad Hatter Contest/East Basket Contest
2 p.m.: Park closes

All Cobb County families are invited. For more information, call (770) 528-8875.

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Run a dash for water efficiency awareness

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 4:15pm

Run a dash for water efficiency awareness

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- The Cobb Water System staff is helping to hold a family-friendly 5K race, which they say will increase awareness of water conservation throughout Cobb County.

A spokesperson from Cobb County reported that all Cobb residents are invited to run the race, which has been named the Water Drop Dash 5K, which will also include a fun run for young kids. The dash is set for Saturday, March 16, at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell.

Along with the race, children can take part in activities and win prizes, while hanging out with mascots that will be there to kick off WaterSense Fix-A-Leak Week.

According to the Cobb spokesperson, water leaks count for more than one trillion gallons of water used in homes throughout the country each year. At the race, families wil be reminded to check plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems, which could increase water efficiency in homes and landscaping.

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