Community Life

Nonprofits November 12, 2025

Community group to collect donated winter coats outside Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Anyone interested in donating new or gently used winter coats can drop them off Thursday by the line for public comment in front of the Cobb County…

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

Libraries November 10, 2025

Cobb Library Book Sale to return this Spring

After the Cobb County Public Library‘s popular Fall Book Sale was canceled due to a lack of storage facilities for the materials, storage space was found, and the sales will…

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

Things to Do November 6, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 7 to Sun Nov 9

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday November 7 to Sunday November 9. Friday, November 7, 2025 Marietta Square Art WalkA…

Community Life November 6, 2025

Cobb sheriff announces toy drop-off locations for annual Santa on Wheels program

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following announcement that includes the toy drop-off locations for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation annual Santa on Wheels…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Food Security November 4, 2025

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

In light of the threatened cessation of SNAP benefits and job loss driven by government cutbacks and furloughs, Cobb County posted the following announcement on its website: Many of you…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Smyrna November 3, 2025

1911 — when Smyrna was one of Georgia’s poultry centers

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Kennesaw October 31, 2025

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

By Timothy Sturdivant Kennesaw City Cemetery hosted an event to raise awareness of the past residents who put Kennesaw on the map. The event took place thanks to the various…

Silhouettes of a group of soldiers with weapons and other gear

Community Life, Uncategorized October 31, 2025

Volunteers transform American Legion and VFW posts in Smyrna and Marietta

[Information provided in a press release from Swinerton Builders, who also provided the photos] In October, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath joined more than 120 volunteers from Home Depot, Swinerton Builders and…

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…

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