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A child sits on a blue tractor surrounded by harvest-themed items

Festivals October 12, 2025

Report and photos from Mable House Harvest Fest

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Mable House Harvest Fest: The Harvest Fest at the Mable House was a great time for everyone. …

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Chalktoberfest- Where Art, Asphalt, and Ale Collide in Marietta

a 3-D chalk art rendering that looks like a jagged break in the pavement hovering above a soccer field

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Jessi Queen to create Taylor Swift-themed chalk art for Marietta’s Chalktoberfest

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Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Cobb County October 13, 2025

Appointment of Cobb police chief delayed until October 28

Cobb County announced in the following news release that the appointment of interim Police Chief James Ferrell has been delayed until October 28: The Board of Commissioners will move forward…

Health & Wellness October 13, 2025

Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles

This article by Katja Ridderbusch first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katja Ridderbusch October 10, 2025 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental…

Elections October 13, 2025

Georgia Republicans say they fear local elections could help Democrats in statewide utilities race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2025 A unique off-year election for two seats on the Georgia Public…

Gun violence October 13, 2025

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

by Gregory P. Magarian, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The assassination in September 2025 of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has…

Government & Politics October 13, 2025

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

by Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University and Melanie Dickman, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Airports across the United States have…

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Report and photos from Mable House Harvest Fest

Chalktoberfest- Where Art, Asphalt, and Ale Collide in Marietta

Jessi Queen to create Taylor Swift-themed chalk art for Marietta’s Chalktoberfest

Truck-A-Palooza coming to Town Center Mall in Kennesaw next Saturday, October 4

Marietta Police Athletic League to hold 2nd annual Fall Festival

Taste of Smyrna coming Saturday, September 6

Report with photos from Cobb County International Festival

Long-time vendor expresses fondness for North Georgia State Fair

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County