Holidays

Mableton officers in front of winning wreath

Mableton December 19, 2023

Photos from Mableton Christmas events

[Mableton officers in front of winning wreath — Photo provided by Barry Krebs] Barry Krebs sent us a couple of Christmas themed photo collection, one from Christmas on the Square,…

People at a table surrounded by holiday decorations

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 6, 2023

Holiday Pop-Ups are popping up everywhere in Cobb

Hamp and Harry’s photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I am unsure when the holiday pop-up trend started, but…

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

Cobb County December 3, 2023

Help families in need in Cobb by donating toys to Stuff-A-Bus

The holiday season is a time for giving, and the annual Stuff-A-Bus gives you the opportunity to provide Cobb County children from families with limited resources with a joyous holiday…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business November 23, 2023

Retailers pare back their seasonal hiring to prepare for ho-hum holidays

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 20, 2023 Black Friday shoppers may notice longer lines and fewer retail associates…

Marietta May 28, 2023

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery

The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery. View Larger Map The event will take place on Memorial Day,…

Smyrna May 28, 2023

Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony features Staff Sergeant, and Smyrna business owner, Tamara Kosoris

The City of Smyrna‘s Memorial Day Ceremony will feature guest speaker Staff Sergeant Tamara Kosoris, a Smyrna resident and business owner. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29…

Environment December 25, 2021

Cobb County locations for recycling Christmas trees

Christmas trees and decorations that stay up until July 4th are a much joked-about thing, but if you want to make certain your tree gives back to the Earth through…

Health Care December 25, 2021

Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond

Relationship stress can hit new highs during the holidays. Aaron Amat/iStock via Getty Images Plus By Rosie Shrout, Purdue University [This article was first published in The Conversation] With the…

Cobb County December 21, 2021

Cobb GIS creates app to find holiday lights displays in county

Cobb GIS, which has created many useful apps and interactive maps, has created one that will enhance your holiday fun. Cobb County posted the following announcement on the county government…

William Root House, a two-story white wooden house with an external chimney surrounded by a picket fence

Marietta December 11, 2021

Candlelight tour of Marietta’s William Root House this evening, Sat. Dec. 11

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement of a candlelight tour of the William Root House, this evening only. The event is this afternoon, Saturday, December 11, 2021, 4:00…

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Holidays

Photos from Mableton Christmas events

Holiday Pop-Ups are popping up everywhere in Cobb

Help families in need in Cobb by donating toys to Stuff-A-Bus

Retailers pare back their seasonal hiring to prepare for ho-hum holidays

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery

Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony features Staff Sergeant, and Smyrna business owner, Tamara Kosoris

Cobb County locations for recycling Christmas trees

Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond

Cobb GIS creates app to find holiday lights displays in county

Candlelight tour of Marietta’s William Root House this evening, Sat. Dec. 11