Holidays

Smyrna November 21, 2025

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna

Here is a selection of events in Smyrna for the holiday season. Letters to Santa From Saturday, November 29 to Friday, December 12 you and your family can stop by…

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

Community Life October 22, 2025

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike – but why…

Man and woman handing out flags on a parade route

Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

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…

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Kennesaw December 3, 2025

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