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One hand holds the Scales of Justice, another holds a sign reading "Human Rights"

Libraries December 2, 2025

Cobb library compiles reading list for Universal Human Rights Month

Cobb County Public Library released its reading list in celebration of Universal Human Rights Month in the following article on the county’s website and reprinted below: December is Universal Human…

Group photo of Brookwood Road cleanup volunteers

Mableton November 30, 2025

Brookwood Road volunteers do their first Adopt-A-Mile cleanup of their newly adopted roadway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup on Brookwood Road: The Brookwood Road Community Group conducted our first Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup of…

Parks in Cobb County November 30, 2025

Marietta posts videos highlighting a selection of its local parks

The City of Marietta posted a playlist of videos highlighting Marietta’s park system. The intro to the videos describes the playlist as follows: Discover Marietta’s parks! The City of Marietta…

Parks in Cobb County November 30, 2025

Marietta’s Laurel Park: ducks, geese, turtles, and even a visit from a bear

By Larry Felton Johnson One of my favorite small parks in Cobb County is Laurel Park, a Marietta city park located just off busy Whitlock Avenue. When my accountant was…

Haven of Help volunteers distributing food and other needed items at the organization's 2025 Thanksgiving Day feast

Community Life November 29, 2025

Haven of Help holds Thankgiving feast for those in need

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Haven of Help‘s annual Thanksgiving Day feast: The Haven of Help hosted their annual Thanksgiving Day feast for…

various personal hygiene products including tooth brush, soap and shampoo

Community Life November 28, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library hosts hygiene products donation drive

The South Cobb Regional Library posted the following announcement about an opportunity for Cobb residents to lift our community by lifting others: The South Cobb Regional Library is hosting an ongoing hygiene products donation drive to…

Libraries November 28, 2025

Holiday season goes to the birds (and dogs) at the West Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson If predictions of a relatively warm and dry winter are accurate, then West Cobb Regional Library has a couple of events scheduled that will make the backyard…

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

Libraries November 28, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library closed out 2025 with celebration, service and creativity

By Kelly Johnson With December anchoring the 2025 holiday season, North Cobb Regional Library continues its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, hosting Kennesaw State…

Drawing of a large red ribbon decorated with Christmas lights in front of a pine limb also with lights

Libraries November 26, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

By Kelly Johnson South Cobb Regional Library has on its December schedule a creative itinerary, with its Hand Made for the Holidays leading off the month on Tuesday, December 2nd…

Libraries November 24, 2025

Mountain View Regional Library features Dungeons & Dragons, Blanket Fort Night on December schedule

By Kelly Johnson ALL’S QUIET ON THE EASTERN FRONT It appears staple events will slip Mountain View Regional Library into silent nights and 2026. Though the various Storytimes will likely…

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