Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival

Marietta August 23, 2023

Registration open for Marietta’s 2023 Harvestfest pie-eating contest

To turn the old saying around, if your “stomach is bigger than your eyes” (or at least if you have a high-capacity stomach) you might want to register for the…

An elaborate scarecrow with a mannequin head holding a blackbird and a sign with a few words from the nursery rhyme (four and twenty blackbirds)

Festivals July 30, 2023

Popular Scarecrows in the Square to be featured at this year’s Marietta HarvestFest

Marietta’s annual HarvestFest will be held Saturday October 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. The celebration is hosted by Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities. Scarecrow from a previous festival (Photo:…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta October 11, 2022

HarvestFest comes to Marietta Square October 15

The City of Marietta posted a reminder notice that the 45th Annual HarvestFest is returning to Marietta Square Saturday October 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The announcement for…

A scarecrow in a lounge chair surrounded by pumpkins

Marietta August 23, 2022

Vendor applications open for Marietta’s Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival 2022

The City of Marietta announced on its website that applications are now open for the city’s 45th Annual Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 15th from 9 am-5…

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Climate and Weather April 20, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, April 20, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 20, 2024, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Mableton April 19, 2024

Lawsuit challenging the existence of the City of Mableton dismissed in Superior Court

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Sonja Brown dismissed the case filed by a group of plaintiffs challenging the legality of the referendum that created the City of Mableton. The plaintiffs…

Education April 19, 2024

Kennesaw State supporters exceed expectations during first Giving Day event

This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website More than 1,000 people and organizations donated $142,593 during Kennesaw State University’s inaugural Giving Day fundraising event….

Pets and Pet Adoption April 19, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Penny, and I need a loving, permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female brown/brindle terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 19, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, and now I’m ready for a loving home!”

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