Category: Marietta

The Perfect Storm, January 2014

by Carol Thompson, Editor   Our recent storm we experienced was not the first and certainly will not be the last.  It also wasn’t the worst storm* even though many hundreds were stranded on the roadways, some for more than…

Quilters Provide Calvary Children’s Home with Quilts and Pillowcases

When Robin Jones, owner of Cottontail Quilts, located in Kennesaw,  first learned of the Calvary Children’s Home several months ago, she decided to reach out to the local quilting and sewing community for assistance in making a personalized pillowcase for…

Korean Educators Complete ESL Training Program

A group of 23 visiting Korean English teachers recently earned their English as a Second Language (ESL) certificates from Kennesaw State University’s College of Continuing and Professional Education. The program, created between the Georgia Department of Education and the International…

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Hosted Annual Christmas Social

The Osher Lifelong Learning Instute (OLLI) welcomed friends and guests at the annual “Donuts and Notes” holiday party on Friday, December 6 at the KSU Continuing Education Center.  A large group of attendees enjoyed Christmas music presented by the Big…

Get On Board the Polar Express at the Southern Museum

The Polar Express Adventure embarks at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on Saturday, December 7 from 6-10 p.m. following the City of Kennesaw’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Depot Park. Upon entering the Museum, attendees will…

Marietta Invites You to Come Behind Closed Doors ~ December 7 & 8, 2013

 Go behind closed doors as Marietta puts on its holiday finery for the 27th Annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour.  What does it take to produce the tour?  More than 3,000 ornaments, thousands of magnolia leaves, 500-plus strands of lights…

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert

Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for their annual Holiday Spectacular featuring seasonal favorites! This year’s program will include Rutter’s stunning Magnificat, Many Moods of Christmas Suite, excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride, and much more. The GSO Chorus and…