Community Life

Fall season items: pumpkins, falling leaves, a fence with a bird

Libraries October 30, 2025

Mountain View Regional Library observes family and history for Thanksgiving

By Kelly Johnson In company with Family Storytime the week of Thanksgiving, Mountain View Regional Library celebrates International Game Day early in the month with its Family Game Day. This…

A line drawing of the Declaration of Independence with only the title distinct

Libraries October 26, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a two-part event this November. The first event, The American Revolution in…

Libraries October 25, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

The South Cobb Regional Library continues to serve the Mableton community this November, with its staple of family-centered, community outreach, and food & health programs. However, there are a handful…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Things to Do October 23, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. Friday October 24 The Georgia Ballet Presents: Dracula…

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

Community Life October 22, 2025

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike – but why…

Things to Do October 22, 2025

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

All photos provided by The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta announced its schedule of holiday events, beginning Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting, presented by Wellstar…

Photo caption: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant

Smyrna October 19, 2025

Latest programs and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include environmental education

Photo: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following update on upcoming events:…

Volunteers collect hazardous waste from cars at Keep Cobb Beautiful's hazardous household waste event

Community Life October 19, 2025

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful hazardous waste event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Household Hazardous Waste event: Keep Cobb Beautiful had over 900 cars drive through their Household…

Libraries October 18, 2025

The Vietnam War: A 50th Anniversary Veterans Panel Saturday October 18 at Switzer Library

Photo above: Carl Bell, provided by Cobb County Public Library The Cobb County Public Library posted the following notice about a panel of Vietnam veterans this afternoon, October 18, at…

Things to Do October 16, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 17 to Sun Oct 19

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. Friday October 17 Teen Fright Night at the West…

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Opinion October 17, 2026