ART IN THE PARK Now in its 39th year, Marietta Art in the Park celebrates Labor Day weekend once again with a juried artist market, live music and fun hands-on activities for children. It all takes place in historic Marietta…
Category: Cobb County
SUPPORT THE COBB VETERAN’S MEMORIAL – LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
An incredible Veteran’s Memorial is so close to being built right here in Cobb county. We ask you to let your voice be heard and help get the Cobb Veterans Memorial Park built! The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF) is…
BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR AUGUST 2025
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…
AUGUST DEADLINE FOR THE BRIGHT SIDE – FRIDAY AUGUST 1
HEY BRIGHT SIDE READERS — LAST CALL TO SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS. Working on the AUGUST paper and our deadline is FRIDAY AUGUST 1 We specialize in positive news and special events. IT IS TIME FOR BACK TO SCHOOL,…
FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH OF JULY – BUT, WHY???
Have you ever wondered where it all began? We share this lesson in history by Mary Lou Cagle. FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH OF JULY – BUT, WHY??? by Mary Lou Cagle The 4th of July is a huge day of…
CONCERTS, CONCERTS, CONCERTS ON THE CALENDAR
Our communities are blessed with a love of music and outdoor concerts. Sharing with our readers upcoming concerts in Kennesaw and Marietta. Hope Mother Nature gets the message and sends sunshine instead of rain — my household is getting webfeet!…
BUSY MAY WEEKEND AHEAD – CHECK IT OUT.
Looking for one or two things, or maybe three to do this weekend. Take a look of this post of fun events for the family. CONCERTS, DRAGON BOATS, FESTIVAL, FARMERS MARKET, PLANT SALE FRI MAY 2 FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT.…
TASTE OF MARIETTA – SUNDAY APRIL 27
Taste of Marietta is Cobb County’s largest and longest running food festival, celebrating 30 years in 2025. Proceeds from the event benefit Visit Marietta, a non-profit organization in conjunction with the City of Marietta that promotes the culture and heritage…
BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN KENNESAW – APRIL 12 & 13
SUPERIOR PLUMBING KENNESAW/BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL Celebrating 49 years The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival. This Smithsonian-affiliated Museum is home to the famous “General” locomotive and encompasses the history of the…
EARLY EASTER FUN IN OUR COMMUNITY
Sigh! Our April calendar is a bit of a topsy turvey baskets of events. Sharing here Acworth’s Egg Hunt and Kennesaw’s Bunny Breakfast – scheduled for this weekend! Remember school is out April 7-11. Enjoy your kids!Acworth Egg Hunt The…
MAY 2025 ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA BRIGHT SIDE IS ONLINE
MAY 2025 ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA BRIGHT SIDE IS ONLINE School lets out this month, Smoke on the Lake is this weekend (we hope Mother Nature cooperates). Feature are our scholarships winners from both the ABA and KBA. Amazing students soon…
MORE MUSIC IN THE AIR – KENNESAW’S FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS RETURN
The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the Kennesaw Downtown Merchants Association are excited to bring back the First Friday Concert Series, a community favorite now in its fifth year. From April through October (excluding July), Downtown Kennesaw comes alive on…