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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
JANUARY 2026 BRIGHT SIDE IS READY TO READ
Good morning Bright Side Readers – sharing that the January 2026 Bright Side is ready for you to read. We love publishing positive news and events about our community – you are welcome to share your news if you live…
BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR JANUARY 2026
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…
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
Get your costume ready, find your candy pail and let’s do Halloween. Listed are several events to choose from – or – why not do them all. Happy Halloween. SAT OCT 19 MARIETTA’S HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION 9:00 am – 5:00 PM…
Independence Day Activities in our Community.
Break out the red, white and blue, let’s show our patriotic spirit as we celebrate Independence Day Activities in our Community. Fireworks, music, food, games and fun abound along with the famous Marietta Parade. Information is below. If you have…
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS START JUNE 14-16
Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the…
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES – A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – MAY 27, 2024
Our first three day holiday, signaling the start of summer, is upon us with several Memorial Day Ceremonies. We are sharing the wish that you take a minute and pause to remember those who died to preserve our freedoms. Many…
Celebrating Easter Starting this Weekend and Next
Spring has tripped over the calendar (even though the temperatures are still a little cool). Time to celebrate Easter with Egg Hunts, Breakfasts, and special art at Smith Gilbert Gardens. And what could be more exciting than a helicopter dropping…