Community Life

A wide array of colorful flowers behind and beside a garden bench

Community Life August 23, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant Applications

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Powder Springs is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program, offering up to $4,000 to help…

Community Life August 22, 2026

Kennesaw opens registration for 2026 Scarecrows on Main display

The City of Kennesaw announced on its website it is inviting residents, businesses and community organizations to get creative for the city’s seventh annual Scarecrows on Main, with registration open…

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County August 21, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Its First Off-Leash Dog Park

By Mark Woolsey The city of Powder Springs now has a place where FOUR-legged residents can romp. Officials dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park this week. It’s at 3899…

Flyer for the Cobb County Public Library Fall Book Sale with the same info as the accompanying article

Community Life, Libraries August 19, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Announces Fall Book Sale at Cobb Civic Center (Oct. 16–18)

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following information about its upcoming Fall Book Sale: Cobb County Public Library invites book lovers, collectors, and bargain hunters to the Cobb Civic…

Community Life, Libraries August 15, 2026

Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione

Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library will host a celebration of life for William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr.,…

Two American flags at angles to each other

Community Life August 11, 2026

Kiwanis Club of Marietta to Bring Back 9/11 Field of Flags

By Mark Woolsey The Kiwanis Club of Marietta will bring back its 9/11 Field of Flags Memorial this year to mark the 25th anniversary of the September, 2001 terrorist attacks. Each…

Community Life August 6, 2026

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience

The City of Kennesaw announced that Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual fundraising event, Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience, on Sunday, Oct. 4, offering guests an evening of seasonal…

A high school marching band at Austell's National Night Out event

Community Life August 6, 2026

Austell National Night Out Brings Community Together at Legion Field Park

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the City of Austell’s National Night Out: We appreciate the City of Austell for hosting their National Night Out…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Community Life, Libraries August 2, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library features the AARP Smart Driver Course

By Kelly Johnson On Tuesday, August 4th, beginning at 9:30 AM, North Cobb Regional Library will host the American Association of Retired Persons and its AARP Smart Driver Course. While…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life, Museums August 1, 2026

Marietta History Center Rummage and Book Sale Returns Aug. 13-15 with Books, Vintage Finds and More

Bargain hunters and history supporters alike will have the opportunity to shop hundreds of discounted items when the Marietta History Center hosts its annual Rummage and Book Sale from Aug….

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News, Transportation September 6, 2026