September 2017

Art and Culture September 30, 2017

Kennesaw’s ‘Medium’ exhibit transcends metaphysical boundaries

“Medium,” a collection of multimedia work curated from Atlanta-based and international artists, explores the symbolic impact of the ghost story in modern society. Hosted at Kennesaw State University’s Zuckerman Museum…

Acworth September 29, 2017

5 free things to do in Acworth in October

You can feel it — the mornings are getting chilly and the air is a little less humid. October is knocking on your door with a cinnamon broom in hand…

Opinion September 28, 2017

Why Dragon Con should stop calling itself a ‘family-friendly’ event

[Warning: One of the images included below may not be suitable for all readers, and is included to illustrate the point made in this article.] Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest gathering…

Mableton September 27, 2017

Preservationists clash with developer over Civil War fortifications in Mableton

Cobb County history buffs and local residents gathered Sept. 23 to celebrate a grand re-opening for Shoupade Park, a set of two preserved Civil War trenches complete with new signs…

Acworth City Hall with Halloween JamBOOree article

Acworth Police Department September 25, 2017

Police identify body found in backyard of Acworth home

The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office positively identified a body Monday that was found at an Acworth home over the weekend, police said. The body was identified as 38-year-old Acworth…

Acworth September 24, 2017

Acworth mayor and board run unopposed, cancel November elections

Since all incumbents face no opposition, the Acworth Board of Aldermen voted at its meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, to cancel this year’s general election. “You look at the board as…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna September 21, 2017

Five Will Vie for Open Smyrna City Council Seat Nov. 7

There will be plenty of competition for the Smyrna City Council’s open Ward 3 seat this fall. No fewer than five candidates qualified at city hall Monday through Wednesday, each cashing…

Marietta September 21, 2017

Tree maintenance to cause traffic delays in Marietta

Daytime drivers in Marietta will experience delays on Whitlock Avenue next week due to tree-trimming, according to city officials. The Marietta Power and Water Department will work from 9:30 a.m….

Art and Culture September 19, 2017

The Farm’s Womb Artist Collective: bringing art back to the community

[Disclosure: the author of this article is related to one of the founders of Farm’s Womb] Marietta, Ga. — Just as jazz was born out of the wild nightlife of…

Smyrna September 16, 2017

Teri Anulewicz unopposed for House district 42, 8 qualify for Senate district 6

Teri Anulewicz had an easy time making the transition from city councilwoman to state legislator. Anulewicz, a Democrat, was the sole candidate to qualify for a special election for Georgia…

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