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Community, Giving Back to the Community August 15, 2026

Smyrna Environmental Events Planned for August Through October

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following calendar of its upcoming events and programs: Great Southeast Pollinator Census: August 22-23 The annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census helps scientists gather data about pollinators so we can better protect…

Community Life, Libraries August 15, 2026

Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione

Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library will host a celebration of life for William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr.,…

Two American flags at angles to each other

Community Life August 11, 2026

Kiwanis Club of Marietta to Bring Back 9/11 Field of Flags

By Mark Woolsey The Kiwanis Club of Marietta will bring back its 9/11 Field of Flags Memorial this year to mark the 25th anniversary of the September, 2001 terrorist attacks. Each…

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

Community Life August 6, 2026

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience

The City of Kennesaw announced that Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual fundraising event, Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience, on Sunday, Oct. 4, offering guests an evening of seasonal…

A high school marching band at Austell's National Night Out event

Community Life August 6, 2026

Austell National Night Out Brings Community Together at Legion Field Park

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the City of Austell’s National Night Out: We appreciate the City of Austell for hosting their National Night Out…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Community Life, Libraries August 2, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library features the AARP Smart Driver Course

By Kelly Johnson On Tuesday, August 4th, beginning at 9:30 AM, North Cobb Regional Library will host the American Association of Retired Persons and its AARP Smart Driver Course. While…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life, Museums August 1, 2026

Marietta History Center Rummage and Book Sale Returns Aug. 13-15 with Books, Vintage Finds and More

Bargain hunters and history supporters alike will have the opportunity to shop hundreds of discounted items when the Marietta History Center hosts its annual Rummage and Book Sale from Aug….

A graphic with a magnifier and a newspaper named "Crime News"

Community Life, Libraries July 30, 2026

Georgia Room presents Summer True Crime Series featuring state’s most infamous crimes

By Kelly Johnson If one isn’t familiar with The Georgia Room, then it is a special area within the hub of the Cobb County Public Library System’s Charles D. Switzer…

Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Crime & Public Safety July 24, 2026

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, first responders to honor 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following announcement about an event marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in conjunction with the City…

Community Life, Libraries June 9, 2026

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness programs in June at Switzer Library

PHOTO: Monica W. Parker, MD (photo courtesy of Cobb County Public Library) Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about events at Switzer Library in honor of Alzheimer’s and…

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Opinion August 15, 2026