South Cobb Arts Alliance

Libraries May 31, 2025

Spring heightens at North Cobb Regional Library with SCAA local art exhibit

By Kelly Johnson Continuing from last month, North Cobb Regional Library is hosting the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) Annual Member Exhibit until June 28th. The exhibit provides local artists…

An artists pallet with brushes and smears of paint

Art May 27, 2023

SCAA accepting art entries for national juried exhibit plus middle and high school competition

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is accepting entries for two exhibits that will take place at The Avenue West Cobb from July 15 through August 4, 2023. One exhibit…

A painting of a Black child asleep on a rolling office chair

Art and Culture February 11, 2021

David Roby and abstract realism in painting

Since the 1960’s, Abstract Realism has combined two different forms into a perfect marriage. Abstract art brings the colors, lines, shapes and texture. Realism shows the emotion in real life…

Art and Culture January 7, 2021

Johnny Crawford and photography as art

In 1839 photography was introduced to the world. After decades of raging debate it is widely recognized as a new form of art.Like a painter, the photographer is in the…

Artists Isaac Alcantar, Tokie Rome-Taylor, and Miles Davis in front of a painting by Alcantar

Art and Culture December 15, 2020

The World of Art and the South Cobb Art Alliance

The world of art has become a multi-billion dollar business ($64.1 billion in sales in 2019), with art displayed on handbags, clothing, murals, streets and galleries across the globe. Three…

NancyJeanette Long smiling in front of her prizewinning painting, a portrait of a stocky dog with upright ears looking ahead skeptically

Art and Culture, South Cobb Arts Alliance August 13, 2018

South Cobb Arts Alliance award ceremony

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) held the reception and award ceremony for its 31st annual Juried Award Exhibition. The theme for this year’s competition was “Sanctuary.” Atlanta artist Charles…

Government & Politics June 17, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Mableton June 17, 2025

Kappa Alpha Psi distributes food for homeless people

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity’s project to provide meals for homeless people: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity along with…

Weather June 17, 2025

Afternoon thunderstorms in metro Atlanta expected to continue

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding possible. Daily storm chances will persist through the week,…

Weather June 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 17, 2025

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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