HEY BRIGHT SIDE READERS — SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS. Working on the JUNE paper and our deadline is SUNDAY, MAY 31 AT 5:00 pm. We ONLY publish positive news and special events happening in our communities of Acworth, Kennesaw…
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Footloose: The Musical Set Ignites The Strand Stage May 15 – June 7, 2026
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is presenting “Footloose: The Musical” on stage from May 15 to June 7, 2026. Based on the classic film, Footloose features electrifying choreography and a score of iconic 1980s anthems, including hits…
BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR 26MAY
GOOD MORNING! The MAY paper is filled with local positive news and LOTS of family fun events in our communities. May is filled with fun family events: Smoke on The Lake, M2R Trail Fest,The Garden With Wings opening, Memorial Day…
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…
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…
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…
TASTE OF KENNESAW – SATURDAY NOV. 1
The Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw invite you and your family to sample over 35 local restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area. Who doesn’t like to eat? This is a great way to sample all…
BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR SEPTEMBER 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…
LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN – ART IN THE PARK
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…
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…