Holidays

Person costumed as Easter Bunny with vest and big round glasses in front of White House

Holidays April 16, 2022

Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

By Tok Thompson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in…

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

Holidays March 27, 2022

Food vendor applications open for Juneteenth 2022 in Marietta Square

If you would like to be a food vendor at Juneteenth 2022 in Marietta Square, instructions for how to get the ball rolling are included below. The Cobb NAACP distributed…

Holidays March 1, 2022

Kennesaw’s Bunny Breakfast

Easter is nearly upon us, and the City of Kennesaw sent the following information about the annual Bunny Breakfast: Kennesaw, GA (March 1, 2022) — The Kennesaw Parks & Rec…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Holidays February 9, 2022

Applications open to participate in Marietta July 4th parade

The City of Marietta announced on its website that applications are now open for this year’s Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade. The announcement with the link to apply is…

Man and little girl dress in Valentine colors dancing

Holidays January 30, 2022

Kennesaw to host luau-themed Valentine dance party

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about its Valentine’s Dance at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw: Kennesaw, GA (January 21, 2022) — Spend the evening…

Martin Luther King Jr. with hand extended while speaking

Holidays January 13, 2022

Cobb County MLK Day celebration; county offices closed Monday

Cobb County government will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. virtually this year, and the county issued the following announcement in their newsletter: Celebrate the life…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Holidays December 31, 2021

Kennesaw Police Department posts summary of Cobb’s fireworks ordinance

The Kennesaw Police Department posted a helpful reminder of Cobb County fireworks ordinances for those of you who get into the New Years’ spirit by making things explode and terrorizing…

Holidays December 25, 2021

How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree

By Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas [This article first appeared in The Conversation. Used with permission] Each season, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and conservatives publicly complaining about…

Looking down a street at night in The Battery. Stores and apartments flank the street, which is filled with pedestrians.

Holidays December 25, 2021

New Years Eve events at The Battery

If you’re looking for an event to ring in the New Year, the following press release was issued about events at The Battery Atlanta: New Year’s Eve Bash at The…

Holidays December 24, 2021

Home for the holidays and worried about an older relative? Make observations, not assumptions

If you’re worried about older loved ones’ ability to care for themselves, try starting a conversation with nonjudgmental questions. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images By Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia…

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Kennesaw November 30, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Kennesaw man in drugs and weapons case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Kennesaw to be charged with holding large quantities of marijuana and…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day: “My name is Melvyn, and I’m a sweet 11-pound boy who needs a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male gray tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a big girl, and like most retrievers, I have a big loving heart. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female black retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion November 30, 2023

When College Students Gamble, The Odds Are Stacked Against Them

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gambling is a serious addiction. And college kids are more likely to fall prey to it. Schools must get the…

Smyrna November 30, 2023

Smyrna’s Matt Simpson Helps USA Goalball Team Punch Ticket to Paris 2024 Paralympics

Photo above: Matt Simpson (#7) of Smyrna, Ga., makes a save during the goalball competition at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Bill Kellick of the U.S. Association…