Does your basement need an update, or are you finally ready to tackle that unfinished space? The first thing you need to do is decide how you want to use your basement. This will determine your design plan and flooring choices. A living area needs to feel warm and cozy, a bedroom needs to have a quiet, relaxing feel. A game room needs exciting colors and an easy-to-clean … [Read more...]

It’s time to enjoy the sights and sounds - and tastes - of the farmers markets in our county. Nothing beats a meal made from fresh vegetables and locally sourced products.Canton Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays Cannon Park, 130 E. Main St. On Facebook cantongafarmersmarket@yahoo.com 770-704-1548 The Farmers Market at River Church 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through … [Read more...]

Bill Wuth, 78, is no stranger to competition. The native Idahoan began his sports career playing baseball, if, by playing baseball, you mean sitting on the bench. At practice, he’d pace the dugout, and watch the school’s runners race around the track.“At least they’re getting some exercise,” he would say to himself. And, so it began − a lifelong career in competitive track … [Read more...]

While spring brings warmer temperatures, especially welcome after our dreary, cold, rainy winter, it also ushers in a greater chance of stormy weather. There are several things you can do ahead of time to help stay safe during a severe weather event. The first thing is know what types of severe weather are possible in your area. The second is to have a way to receive severe … [Read more...]

A touch of warmer weather has sparked thoughts of more time spent outdoors, exploring our city and county parks. It seems that, as each season unfolds, there are new amenities to discover. After hearing that the city was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to benefit area parks and  trails, we reached out to Eric Wilmarth, city manager of … [Read more...]