Arts & Culture

An old fashioned clapperboard used to start a scene in a movie, and an old-fashioned reel to reel movie camera. Also the word "Cinema"

Arts & Culture, Movies December 17, 2025

In a cynical industry, Rob Reiner’s films taught us the power of sincerity

by Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rob Reiner, the celebrated Hollywood director whose diverse filmography was loved by a broad…

Theatre December 2, 2025

Strand Theatre executive director wins statewide award

By Mark Woolsey The executive director of Marietta’s Strand Theatre has been named a recipient of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Andy Gaines is one of 10…

Silhouette of a conductor in front of a chamber orchestra

Marietta November 13, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is introducing a new Chamber Concert Series, offering audiences an intimate musical experience at Marietta’s historic landmarks. Performed by small ensembles in candlelit settings, the…

Dance November 13, 2025

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission … all photos by Matt Yung] Two decades after its founding, the Kennesaw State University Department of…

Arts & Culture November 6, 2025

Renowned Silhouette Artist Clay Rice to Visit Marietta

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, internationally acclaimed silhouette artist Clay Rice will make a special appearance at the William Root House on Sunday, Nov. 9,…

Atlanta Ballet Dancers Airi Igarashi & Angel Ramirez

Dance November 6, 2025

Atlanta Ballet Brings Holiday Magic With Annual Production of The Nutcracker

Photo Above: Atlanta Ballet Dancers Airi Igarashi & Angel Ramirez from 2024 production — provided by the Atlanta Ballet A holiday tradition returns as the Atlanta Ballet presents its annual…

Mark Albertin with camera in Okeefenokee

Photography October 28, 2025

Reception for Mark Albertin’s Okefenokee and Georgia National Treasures Exhibit

The South Cobb Arts Alliance announced a “very special photography exhibit for those in Georgia who cherish nature and who appreciate natural resources in our home treasure trove of Georgia.”…

Drawings of a chalk art rocket, chalk and an elaborated beer stein with a hinged lid and image of a small town

Marietta September 23, 2025

Chalktoberfest returns to Marietta Square October 11-12

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art announced on the City of Marietta website that it will host the annual Chalktoberfest event on October 11-12, 2025, on Marietta Square. The two-day…

Marietta September 23, 2025

Marietta’s Strand Theatre celebrates 90 years of highs and lows

By Mark Woolsey Marietta’s Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre has had a rough go of it at times, in a 90-year history of highs and lows. That history ranged…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Arts & Culture August 7, 2025

Art of the Cocktail coming to Marietta Cobb Museum of Art August 15

The following announcement from the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art was posted on the City of Marietta website: The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host its August installment of…

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Health & Wellness June 18, 2026

Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 18, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Democrat wins Gwinnett County-based state Senate special election after close call

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Democrats pulled off a win in a special election to fill…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Georgia’s runoffs are over. Here are the candidates who are advancing to November’s election.

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 As Georgians headed to the polls on Tuesday, voters were doing…

Energy June 18, 2026

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania; Alexandra Klass, University of Michigan; Alison L. Knasin, University of Pennsylvania; David Konisky, Indiana University, and Shelley Welton, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first…

Environment June 18, 2026

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number

by Dmitri Kalashnikov, University of California, Merced; Cong Yin, University of California, Merced; Madhulika Gurazada, University of California, Merced, and Mukesh Kumar, University of California, Merced, [This article first appeared…