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A concert poster for the Guardians of the Jukebox described in the article

Music May 15, 2026

Smyrna to host Guardians of the Jukebox for free June 6 summer concert

The City of Smyrna will kick off its summer concert series Saturday, June 6, with a free performance by Guardians of the Jukebox at Village Green Park. The concert is…

Performers in costume at Mental Health week

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 10, 2026

South Cobb Mental Health Block Party Draws Crowd in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the South Cobb Mental Health & Awareness Block Party in Mableton The South Cobb Mental Health & Awareness…

Poster for "Bring Back the Pollinators" event at the Smyrna Public Library: Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 3pm to 4pm

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 9, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Updates: “Bring Back the Pollinators” coming to the Smyrna Library

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following updates: Smyrna Garden Tour The 2026 Smyrna Garden Tour was a huge success! We had an average of 345 visitors at each of the…

Performers onstage at Mableton's National Night of Prayer celebration

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 9, 2026

Report with photos from Mableton’s National Night of Prayer Celebration

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the National Night Of Prayer celebration at the Mable House Amphitheatre. The National Night Of Prayer celebration at the…

Community Life, Libraries April 29, 2026

BINGOcize winds down school year at South Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson Alongside America’s 250th anniversary, South Cobb Regional Library’s jubilee of community, health and fun winds down the school year with BINGOcize. A game of mental stimulation, bingo…

Crowded start/finish line at the Noonday Shanty 5K/10K

Sports April 1, 2026

Record Crowd Joins Noonday Shanty 5K 10K

The Town Center Community Alliance distributed the following recap, with race results, from the popular annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: With sneakers laced and spirits high, a record-breaking crowd of nearly…

Drawing of an American flag alongside the Libarty Bell

Community Life March 22, 2026

Applications open for Marietta’s 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities has opened applications for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade, which will be held Saturday, July 4, 2026. The 2026 parade will coincide with the…

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 3, 2026

Protect against identity theft and reduce clutter at the Marietta free document shredding event

Identity theft and clutter are both unpleasant outcomes from keeping piles of personal documents in your home. The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about its free document shredding…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 23, 2026

New Cobb County Businesses Include Sports Collectibles and Bookshop

Cobb County’s latest round of new business filings reflects a broad mix of service providers, retailers, consultants, and specialty shops opening across the area between May 17 and May 24….

Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Marietta sets public hearings on $433.2 million FY2027 proposed budget

Marietta residents will have two opportunities in June to weigh in on the city’s proposed $433.2 million budget for fiscal 2027. According to the City of Marietta website, the city…

News, Transportation May 23, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Why We Have Runoff Elections, And Whether They Help Or Hurt Parties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia has just concluded its primary election, and braces itself for the runoff races. There will be no shortage of…

Weather May 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…