TASTE OF MARIETTA – SUN APRIL 26 One of metro Atlanta’s most anticipated food festivals returns to the historic Marietta Square on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Taste of Marietta brings together 40+ restaurants, live…
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MAY DEADLINE FOR THE BRIGHT SIDE – TUESDAY, APRIL 28
HEY BRIGHT SIDE READERS — SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS. Working on the MAY paper and our deadline is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 AT 5:00 pm. We specialize in positive news and special events happening in our community. IT IS SPRING…
KENNESAW’S Big Shanty FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND – APRIL 18 & 19 – COME CELEBRATE
The 50th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is this weekend, April 18 and 19. We are looking forward to celebrating 50 years in the community, where the downtown Kennesaw area is transformed into a giant family-friendly event. All booths…
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…
EASTER BUNNY HAPPENINGS
ACWORTH EGG HUNT The City of Acworth and Freedom Church would like to invite your family to experience an egg hunt like you’ve never seen before! The event will take place on Friday, March 27th at the Acworth Sports Complex Baseball Fields (4000 South Main…
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…
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…
DECEMBER FUN FESTIVITES CONTINUES
Sat Dec 13⋅ 9:00 – 11:00am Breakfast with the Grinch Presented by JD’s Bar-B-Que He’s been on the naughty list but he’s trying to be nice. The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department is excited to host Breakfast with…
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN – THIS WEEK!.
Santa’s schedule is a whirl wind this week — all three of our communities have festivities planned to welcome him. The City of Kennesaw jumped started the activities by holding their Annual tree lighting ceremony Wednesday Dec. 3. The evening…