Mario Campisano’s story in his own words. Most of you have heard about the “22 a day”, and for those of you who have not, 22 soldiers a day take their lives due to PTSD. It saddens me that this…
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58th Annual Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant
Set to the theme, “I Love Cobb,” the 58th annual Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant will feature 14 outstanding young women competing for over $30,000 in cash scholarships and prizes at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County Civic Center,…
Acworth Businesses Helping Kids With Back to School
Although unemployment is declining and there is some sense of stability with parents returning back to work after the recession, there is still a willingness to assist families in the community who may still need a little help during this…
Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education Program Awarded $364,190
Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education Program Awarded $364,190. Grant to fund the purchase of 20 vehicles for driving instruction Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education (MCDE), a joint program of Cobb County Schools and Marietta City Schools, received a $364,190 grant award from the Georgia…
Chick-fil-A Invites Customers to Show Their Spots, Eat Free on July 14
Chick-fil-A is issuing a cattle call. As part of the Atlanta-based restaurant chain’s annual Cow Appreciation Day® celebration, Chick-fil-A is offering a free meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who visits one of its 1,900-plus restaurants fully…
Marietta Museum of History – July 9 and 11 events
Evening with History Come listen to Dale Hartsfield and his storytellings. Dale Hartsfield was the family spokesman for the Hartsfield family when the City of Atlanta renamed the airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The…
Jazz in July at Marietta Square – July 3, 2015
Marietta Square Art Walk salutes the weekend of Independence Day with America’s music. Art galleries, museums, boutiques and restaurants host jazz musicians and local artists from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3. Visitors enjoy the in-town culture…
Celebrate the 4th – Stay Local – 2015
Our cities in Cobb County make sure we don’t have to travel far to enjoy a parade, arts and crafts, music and entertainment and of course the grand finale FIREWORKS. Included here are Acworth’s, Kennesaw’s Marietta’s and Powder Spring’s activities…
Spydercup is Going Down at Kennesaw Skate Park
Go ahead an clear your calendar this weekend, June 13/14. The @spydercup Is going down at Kennesaw Skate Park! Saturday will feature a demo from the largest concentration of pros and legends the park has ever seen. Check out that…
Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics
On Wednesday, May 27 several city police departments in Cobb County will take part in carrying the Flame of Hope torch for the Special Olympics. Starting at the Cobb Cherokee county line, runners will advance to the Acworth Police Department,…
SMOKE ON THE LAKE – MAY 8, 9
We couldn’t ask for more gorgeous weather for this weekend as the North Cobb Rotary puts on their fabulous Smoke On The Lake at Cauble Park, at Lake Acworth. Last year this event was rained out on Friday evening, this…
Two Out Door Movies to Choose From – May 2
We are expecting a glorious weekend and what better way to enjoy but an evening at either Acworth’s or Kennesaw’s Out Door Movie Night. Below is the information for each one of them – enjoy. Acworth Parks and Rec is …