Acworth News

After arriving at USC as a defensive end, Eric Norwood is among five finalists for the award given to the nation's best linebacker.

Cherokee County has received approval for a business a oeopportunity zonea in its southwest corner, but the area it covers is much smaller than county planners suggested.

It's the cost, Mr. President. Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says.

The owner of a restaurant in southwest Cherokee is under arrest for illegal gambling charges stemming from a two-month investigation.

Authorities have busted an illegal gambling operation at a Cherokee County restaurant.

A Cobb County lawyer and his female companion were arrested last week following an altercation over a cab fare and a response by SWAT Team.

Members of the Georgia Honor Guard Civil Air Patrol fold the flag after Wednesdaya s Veterans Day ceremonies in Acworth.

The people listed below, whose names and charges are public record, are taken from Cobb arrest warrants from November.

State officials on Friday postponed a decision on applications for five groups that want to start new virtual charter schools in Georgia that would be funded like other public schools.

A dispute over cab fare Wednesday night led to gunshots and a standoff with police that ended with two people in jail.

A Cherokee County couple upset over a cab fare held lawmen at bay for hours overnight.

In an uncertain economy, people on both ends of the spectrum are going for gold.

The city of Acworth has called off its Nov. 3 general election after only one candidate qualified for mayor and one for each of two alderman positions.

In many respects, Cobb County's "Lake City" of Acworth looks like a town from the last century.

DILLEY Son, Cashton Charles, to Heather Hill and Nathan Dilley of Ottawa, Oct. 17 at Ottawa Regional Hospital.

Entry fee is tax deductible and benefits Special Olympics Georgia. more info: www.specialolympicsga.org. Brookstone Golf & Country Club in Acworth will have a Bocce Tournament.

Steve Woodie of Acworth, Ga., writes, "Here is a very quick fix, with very little mess and very little cleanup.

I want to let everyone who lives in the Atlanta area know that Horst is going to have a book signing at the Books-A-Million in Acworth, GA on Saturday.A The store is located at 3372 Cobb Parkway in the Super Target plaza.

Acworth, GA 30101 3891 Nance Road NW, Acworth, 30101. description: The Acworth Church of God of Prophecy will have their annual Fall Festival/Yard Sale.

More than 70 animals were rescued in Cobb County during last month's historic flooding.