Things to Do

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

Things to Do October 23, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. Friday October 24 The Georgia Ballet Presents: Dracula…

Things to Do October 22, 2025

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

All photos provided by The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta announced its schedule of holiday events, beginning Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting, presented by Wellstar…

Things to Do October 16, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 17 to Sun Oct 19

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. Friday October 17 Teen Fright Night at the West…

Things to Do October 10, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 10 to Sun Oct 12

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 10, to Sunday, October 12, 2025. Friday October 10 Spooky Scavenger Hunt Spooky Scavenger…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Things to Do October 3, 2025

The Battery Atlanta announces free, live concerts in October and November

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following press release announcing its live concert series: The Battery Atlanta is turning up the volume on Thursday nights this fall with its new live music…

An umbrella, a question mark, and the sun, representing uncertainty about the weather

Things to Do October 3, 2025

Planning Your Weekend in Cobb? Here’s What the Weather Allows

If the National Weather Service is correct (and they usually are), you can feel safe in attending both outdoor and indoor events scheduled from Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October…

Things to Do October 2, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 3 to Sun Oct 5

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 2025. Friday October 3 Grand Opening of Café Social…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Ulises Hernandez has had health coverage through Medicaid for as…

Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Bottoms is vowing to expand Medicaid. But has the longtime Democratic priority lost its zip?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms stood outside the DeKalb County elections headquarters facing…

Justice October 23, 2026

A pregnant mom let her 5‑year‑old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry

by Jennifer L. Brinkley, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg is a leafy, gated community in Virginia’s colonial-era historic…