Articles by Alex Patton

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta, Marietta Square October 6, 2018

Chalk and beer at Marietta Chalktoberfest

The Marietta/ Cobb County Museum will hold its annual Chalktoberfest fundraiser event, a combination of its annual Chalk Festival and Craft Beer Festival, on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and…

Rev Fest is coming this weekend (photo by Alex Patton)

Art and Culture, Smyrna October 4, 2018

Fall Rev Fest Returns

Artists, musicians, and local coffee fiends will come together for Rev Coffee Roasters’ Fall Rev Fest at its location in Smyrna this Saturday, October 6. Rev Fest is held every…

Smyrna September 27, 2018

WoofStock Pet Party comes to Smyrna

Smyrna’s WoofStock Pet Party in the Park will return for its 17th year this Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30, at Smyrna Market Village. What is Woofstock? Woofstock is…

Main Street in downtown Kennesaw -- in aricle on Kennesaw Grand Prix

Kennesaw September 13, 2018

All aboard the Great Locomotive Chase 5K

The Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Series continues with Great Locomotive Chase 5K, which will take place in Downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, September 29. The race is the fifth of six…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna September 12, 2018

‘Festival of Delectable’ comes to Smyrna

Cobb County residents and visitors can sample food and appetizers from more than 30 local restaurants at the annual Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable,” which will take place in…

Crowd in front of Glover Park Brewery sign during the opening

Local Breweries September 8, 2018

Glover Park Brewery opens on Marietta Square

Marietta Square’s first craft beer brewing facility opened its doors to the public on Thursday, September 6, with an open house and party showcasing its event spaces and initial line…

Dry County Brewing Company glass (photo by Alex Patton)

Local Breweries September 4, 2018

Dry County Brewing Company celebrates two years

Kennesaw’s Dry County Brewing Company is celebrating the second anniversary of its tasting room with a huge party at the brewery on Saturday, September 8. The brewery promises a full…

KSU's 2017 performance of "Heathers" (photo courtesy of KSU College of the Arts)

College of the Arts, Kennesaw State University August 23, 2018

KSU College of the Arts opens fall season with two events

The KSU College of the Arts is starting off the fall semester with two important events on Saturday, August 25 — the 24-Hour Play Festival and the reception of three…

Tap handles in the shape of Red Hare Brewing Company beer cans

Local Breweries August 8, 2018

Red Hare Brewing company celebrates seven years

Red Hare Brewing Company is celebrating seven years open in Cobb County’s craft beer community with an anniversary party at the brewery on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18….

Banks and Shane (used by permission of Paul Banks)

Smyrna August 1, 2018

Smyrna birthday and fireworks

The “Jonquil City” will celebrate its 146th anniversary with a Smyrna birthday party and fireworks show in Downtown Smyrna on Saturday, Aug. 4. The city promises a full night of…

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Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

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