Community Life

Libraries July 18, 2025

Vision to Learn has distributed 300 pairs of glasses and county at Cobb libraries

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following report on the success of its Vision to Learn mobile clinics: Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County libraries in June…

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Gardens July 17, 2025

Smith-Gilbert Gardens awarded Georgia Council for the Arts grant to support 2026 Art Blooms exhibit

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about a grant received by Smith-Gilbert Gardens: Smith-Gilbert Gardens has been awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts…

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Smyrna July 16, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful features document shredding, volunteer opportunities, environmental education

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following announcement about upcoming and ongoing events: Save the Date! Document Shredding: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wolfe…

A group of little girls holding up books in front of a tree sculpture

Youth activities July 14, 2025

Girl Scouts and Carter’s announce new immersive reading program

Girl Scouts and Carter’s Level Up the Typical Summer Book Club Reading Equals Adventure with Plot-Inspired Activities and Experiments for 200+ Area Girls: Cobb and Fulton Top Participating Counties The…

Four women in matching "service" t-shirts get ready for Mosaic Church's week of service

Community Life July 11, 2025

Mosaic Church does week of service projects in South Cobb

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the week of service projects conducted by the Mosaic Church, with help from the South Cobb Lions: The…

Smyrna July 6, 2025

Smyrna’s hydrants become public art canvases

By Mark Woolsey Following the brightly painted crosswalks on King Street downtown and artistically decorated fire hydrants on Atlanta Road, the Smyrna Public Art Committee is working on ways to…

Man and woman handing out flags on a parade route

Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

Powder Springs July 4, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Cobb Collaborative submitted this report on the latest installation of a Little Free Library, this one in Powder Springs: On Wednesday, June 26th, community members and city officials gathered for…

Smyrna July 4, 2025

Friends of Smyrna Library to host novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following announcement: The Friends of Smyrna Library will host beloved Smyrna novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community. The event,…

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Mableton August 10, 2025

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