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…
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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…
Congratulations to the Legends 14U Travel Team – Shaw Park
Congratulations to the Shaw Park 14 U Travel Team for winning their second Championship Tournament this Fall. In the 14U Gold Bracket Championship, the Shaw Park Legends faced the Georgia Jayhawks. Much of the Legends offense came in the first…
Honoring Our Veterans – November 11.
MARIETTA’S VETERANS PARADE The Veteran’s Day Parade will be held on November 11 and the parade will start promptly at 11 am from Roswell Street Baptist Church and travel the mile on Roswell Street to Historic Marietta Square. There will…
YWCA Hosting Youth Track or Treat, Sun. Oct 27
Find you best costume (one you can run in) and join our community in the Youth Track or Treat at Swift Cantrell Park on Sunday October 27. Costumes are strongly encouraged, but optional! Honorary Co-Chairs Mayor Mark Mathews & daughter Emily Mathews…
Acworth’s Halloween Festivities – Sat Oct 26
Acworth’s Halloween Carnival Join the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, October 26 at Logan Farm Park from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. for our annual Halloween Carnival. There will be 15 carnival games of all different skill levels for…
Phantom of the Opera at the Strand, Marietta – Sun Oct 27
The Mighty Allen Theatre Organ will be decked out with lighted jack-o-lanterns and flickering candles. Watch as the Phantom rises from the depths of the theatre surrounded by fog in a glowing red hue! House Organist Ron Carter will provide the musical accompaniment that will bring this…
Kennesaw Mountain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Oct 24 and Oct 29
One of America’s most beloved classics, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, will be brought to life through a stage production at Kennesaw Mountain High School on Thursday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 pm. The one-act play version…
Fighting Lung Cancer – “Fighter” Food Truck Benefit – Helping Terry Hall
BENEFIT TO HELP TERRY HALL, OWNER OF HAPPY BELLY FOOD TRUCK Many of you who frequent Dinner at the Depot in Kennesaw on Monday nights or other Food Truck nights throughout Metro Atlanta are familiar with the Happy Belly Food…
Kim Burnette, Public Safety Employee Of The Year For Cobb County
The Cobb Chamber honored Cobb County’s finest on Monday morning during the Chamber’s 19th annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The event drew a record-breaking crowd and kicked off Public Safety Appreciation Week, a community-wide effort…