Holidays

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

Cobb County December 3, 2021

Town Center announces new pop-up shops for the holidays

Town Center at Cobb issued the following press release announcing eight new pop-up shops for the holiday season: Friday, December 3, 2021 — Town Center at Cobb welcomes the busy…

Three men standing in front of a Menorah . One of the men is lighting the third candle on the Menorah.

Kennesaw November 29, 2021

Kennesaw to host Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah

The City of Kennesaw will partner with the Chabad of Kennesaw to host a Menorah Lighting in Depot Park on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Depot Park is…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services October 20, 2021

Cobb Senior Services Seeks Santas

What better way to celebrate the holiday season by becoming a Santa for a Cobb senior citizen? Cobb County posted the following notice to its Facebook site highlighting this important…

Cobb Senior Services October 17, 2021

Halloween Bingo fundraiser Oct. 21 at the Senior Wellness Center

The Senior Wellness Center is getting into the Halloween spirit with a bingo fundraiser. It will be held on October 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. The entry fee is…

Marietta September 13, 2021

Marietta and the Marietta Kiwanis to host 17th annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Marietta announced on the city’s website that applications are now open to participate in the City of Marietta and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 17th Annual Veterans…

Marietta August 30, 2021

Registration open for Marietta’s “Scarecrows in the Square”

The City of Marietta announced the 16th annual Scarecrows in the Square contest, brought to you by the Parks and Recreation Department. For more details, and a registration link, read…

Performers on an outdoor stage at a Kennesaw Salute to America

Kennesaw June 22, 2021

Live music and food at Kennesaw Independence Day celebration

Kennesaw‘s “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on July 3 will include live music, food, and of course a fireworks display. More details are available in the city’s press release,…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta June 21, 2021

Marietta to celebrate Independence Day on the Square July 3

The City of Marietta will celebrate Independence Day 2021 on Saturday July 3 on historic Marietta Square. The annual celebration is entitled Fourth in the Park, and begins with a…

Kennesaw January 24, 2021

Kennesaw Valentine’s Dance Party modified for social distancing

One of the hardest things about the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to balance common sense safety with the need for holiday celebrations. The City of Kennesaw‘s Parks & Recreation…

Marietta December 23, 2020

Cobb County Community Services Board: Neighbors fulfill Angel Tree wishes

The Cobb County Community Services Board issued the following press release about a group of neighbors in downtown Marietta who pitched in to help out during the holiday season: Neighbors…

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Holidays

Town Center announces new pop-up shops for the holidays

Kennesaw to host Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah

Cobb Senior Services Seeks Santas

Halloween Bingo fundraiser Oct. 21 at the Senior Wellness Center

Marietta and the Marietta Kiwanis to host 17th annual Veterans Day Parade

Registration open for Marietta’s “Scarecrows in the Square”

Live music and food at Kennesaw Independence Day celebration

Marietta to celebrate Independence Day on the Square July 3

Kennesaw Valentine’s Dance Party modified for social distancing

Cobb County Community Services Board: Neighbors fulfill Angel Tree wishes