Cobb County commission Chairman Tim Lee confirmed with legal experts this week that plans to fund the proposed Braves Stadium are well grounded. “We have a top notch group of experts working together on this effort and I am confident…
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Georgia Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for their annual Holiday Spectacular featuring seasonal favorites! This year’s program will include Rutter’s stunning Magnificat, Many Moods of Christmas Suite, excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride, and much more. The GSO Chorus and…
Holiday “Donuts & Notes” Event at KSU’s Continuing Education
Kennesaw State University’s College of Continuing and Professional Education is set to host its 12th annual “Donuts & Notes” event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free festive holiday concert and student art show will be…
Kennesaw Mountain Softball Players Give Back
Members of the Kennesaw Mountain Varsity Softball Team, along with their coaches, Lisa Chapman and Coach Eric Blair, participated in a L.E.A.D. sponsored day on Friday, November 15, at Turner Stadium. The L.E.A.D. (Launch-Expose-Advise-Direct) Organization, founded by former Cubs outfielder…
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Opening of Radiology Facility at Town Center location
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…
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…
JLCM SELLING HOLIDAY POINSETTIAS – ORDER NOW
The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM) is introducing a holiday poinsettia sale, a fundraiser that supports the League mission. All proceeds go back into the Cobb Community to improve the lives of women, children and families in need. The poinsettias…
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…
Cherokee Heights Arts Festival – November 9th – Marietta
Cherokee Heights is a 1924 National Historic Register subdivision just a mile north of the Marietta Square. For many years, residents of this quaint neighborhood have produced a boutique, invitation-only, arts show to share their talents with friends. Beginning in…
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…