Community Life

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,…

Carolyn Turner, President and CEO of HOPE Family Resource Center standing behind clothing drive sign

Community Life July 2, 2025

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway: Thank you, volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, New…

Drawing of fireworks bursting colorfully in the air

Festivals July 1, 2025

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Cobb County posted the following list of Independence Day events across the county on its website: Celebrate Independence Day across Cobb County in 2025 Cobb will light up the skies…

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

Gardens June 29, 2025

Reopening of Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens delayed

By Mark Woolsey Fans of a popular North Cobb nature spot will have to wait a little longer to resume visiting. The city of Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens have announced…

Group photo of residents in front of ribbon at Creatwood Park during opening ceremony

Parks in Cobb County June 29, 2025

Smyrna’s Creatwood Park holds official reopening after renovation

Photo courtesy of City of Smyrna Residents and their kids in one of Smyrna’s well-established neighborhoods now have a new place to play. City officials and residents on Friday cut…

Libraries June 28, 2025

West Cobb Regional Library: Dance, Dungeons and Dragons

By Kelly Johnson West Cobb Regional Library’s schedule of events this month brings to mind Men Without Hats’ Safety Dance. Both the song and its music video. Especially the music…

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Elections October 10, 2025

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