Category: Acworth/Kennesaw/Marietta

Get Ready to Run: Kennesaw’s Fit City 5K – April 11

Going to be a beautiful day tomorrow, to take a run. Still time to register for Kennesaw’s Fit City 5K. Come around 7:00am to register for the 5K Get Ready to Run: Fit City 5K – April 11 The City…

BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR 26APRIL

Just in time for THE 50TH BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL the April paper is filled with local positive news and MORE family fun events in our communities. The Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta BrightSide Newspaper is published on line once a month on…

GEORGIA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL – MARCH 27-29

Spring is finally here and what an awesome event to kick off our Festival Season.  The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is being held this weekend: March 27-29 right in our own back yard at Jim R. Miller Park in…

APRIL DEADLINE FOR THE BRIGHT SIDE – MONDAY, MARCH 30

  HEY BRIGHT SIDE READERS —  SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS. Working on the APRIL paper and our deadline is MONDAY, MARCH 30 AT 5:00 pm.  We specialize in positive news and special events happening in our community.   IT IS SPRING…

Menopause The Musical 2 at the Strand – March 24 to March 29,

IT’S ALMOST HERE – MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of the national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®, running on The Strand stage from…

Kennesaw’s Valentines Dance Party –

Spend the evening with your big and little ones and experience all the fun of a magical night! Join Kennesaw Parks & Recreation for the Valentines Dance Party on Friday, February 13, 2026 Dress your best and get ready to…

February: Heart Health Month and Why This Month Matters to Me

February: Heart Health Month and Why This Month Matters to Me By Dana Dorris February Is the month of love with a very distinct symbol, the heart.  This month always brings me pause and I love hearts, but not just…

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Three weekends of being stuck inside – too cold to play, shop, or visit outside – is two weekends too long.  Thought we would share some family fun activities coming up in Acworth, Kennesaw, and Marietta.  Don’t forget to send…

WEATHER ALERT FOR GEORGIA – SNOW EXPECTED SAT & SUN

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for another winter weather event expected to have impacts across much of the state, beginning during the early morning hours of Saturday, January 31. The storm is forecast to bring light…

ACWORTH CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

The Acworth MLK Celebration and Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19,2026. The community is welcome to join us for a light welcome breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Roberts School Community and Education Center. Following the welcome…

BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR 26JANUARY

Filled with local positive news and family fun events in our community, the Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta Bright Side Newspaper is published on line once a month on this web site and supplemented through out the month with information of upcoming…

CHRISTMAS AT PIEDMONT – THIS WEEKEND

  Join us for a festive celebration; Christmas at Piedmont Church Arts & Craft Show will be buzzing with activity on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. We have a wide variety of unique arts and crafts exhibitors from…