On December 20, 2014, police officers and employees of the Smyrna Police Department partnered with the Cobb Street Ministries group to provide Christmas gifts for some children and families in need during the holiday season. Cobb Street Ministries Director, Carol…
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The First Christmas Card ~ by Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist
The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by the artist J.C. Horsley and measured about the size of a postcard. The first Christmas card shows a Victorian family celebrating the gentle spirit of the season around a table. Flanking…
Main Street Pharmacy invites you to Give a Basket of Christmas
PROVIDING CHRISTMAS AT WELLINGTON PLACE Tami Chamblee. and Jerry Gatti of MAIN STREET PHARMACY invites members of our community to partner with them and bring a little bit of Christmas to the residents of Wellington Assisted Living, located just a…
A Christmas Tradition at the Strand ~ December 6-22, 2013
During the first three weekends of December, 2013, The Strand will produce its biggest and most elaborate show yet, A Christmas Tradition. This song and dance revue will show off The Strand’s awe inspiring sets and effects like has never…
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…
Bert and Boos – Amazing NEW Bakery in Acworth TO RE-OPEN!
WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS WONDERFUL MAKER OF COOKIES WILL RE-OPEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2019.! Wow – awesome cookies, brownies, muffins and cupcakes are available at Bert and Boo’s Bakery at 3900 Old McEver Rd., Acworth, Ga. ( If…
Legal Experts: Plans to Fund the proposed Braves Stadium are Well Grounded
Cobb County commission Chairman Tim Lee confirmed with legal experts this week that plans to fund the proposed Braves Stadium are well grounded. “We have a top notch group of experts working together on this effort and I am confident…
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Opening of Radiology Facility at Town Center location
Pictured above: Today, three Children’s patients had the honor of cutting the ribbon at the new radiology facility alongside Children’s President and CEO, Donna Hyland. From L-R Caitlin Primous, Isaac Konigsmark, Donna Hyland and Parker Grelecki with the help of…
The Atlanta Braves in Cobb County – The Quick Facts
We are sharing with our readers the quick facts of the Memorandum of Understanding between Cobb County and the Atlanta Braves. Regardless of what the naysayers and doomsday folks say, there will be NO property tax millage increase for Cobb…
The Chairman’s Corner – Tim Lee, Chairman
Sports aren’t just a great way to spend your time. They also have a huge economic impact on Cobb County. I am proud of the numerous national and regional sporting events we host. The Amateur Softball Association has held its…
Eye Witness Account Of The Stealing Of The General Locomotive
written by Joe Bozeman, FIFTH GENERATION KENNESAW My roots in Kennesaw, GA go back to the building of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. This is the story of my Great Grandfather, James A. Skelton. A story of a boy born…