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Stranger things in Georgia: Marietta KFC housed in 56-foot-tall "Big Chicken" building
If you're driving through Marietta, it's nearly impossible to miss the local KFC. There are more than 150 Kentucky Fried Chickens in the Georgia coop, but Marietta's is probably the most unique because it's housed in a 56-foot tall chicken-shaped building with eyes that roll in circles and a beak that opens and closes.
All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes
Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience Pass Program provides free passes to those and a number of popular destinations. The Georgia Public Library Service recently announced...
Channing Wilson and Boy Named Banjo are the headline acts for Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peach BBQ Festival
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation announced the headliners for the 2024 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. According to the press release, Channing Wilson will headline the Luzianne® Tea Main Stage on Saturday, August 17, and Boy Named Banjo on Friday, August 16. This is the festival’s 23rd year, and Kennesaw...
New Cafe Brings Jamaica to Powder Springs
POWDER SPRINGS — To Powder Springs local Allen Spain, the recent opening of Sangster’s Cafe in downtown was “a dream come true.” Since the Jamaican coffee shop opened on June 15, Spain has been coming nearly everyday, typically enjoying a triple shot of espresso while he works. “I’ve been dreaming, praying for a coffee shop around here,” Spain said. ...
Street renamed in honor of Ballethnic Dance Company in East Point
EAST POINT, Ga. - One of the oldest Black ballet companies in the South, Ballethnic Dance Company, has been a staple in East Point for over three decades. In recognition of its significant contribution to the arts and community, East Point leaders unveiled a street sign over the weekend named Ballethnic Way in its honor.
Counter-service Italian restaurant Pochino caters to the college crowd
With a name that means “a little bit of Italy,” Pochino promises Old World flavors with imported, high-quality ingredients. Customers can choose their pasta (penne, spaghetti, tagliatelle, gnocchi, and maccheroni) and sauce (options include pomodoro, cacio e pepe, pesto, and Bolognese), a salad (house or caprese), and/or a pinsa (eight varieties are available). The post Counter-service Italian restaurant Pochino caters to the college crowd appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Cobb Schools Strikes Up Training for Music Educators from Cobb and Beyond
For decades, the Cobb County School District has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation for music education. This summer, music educators from across Georgia and the nation gathered at Kell High School for a two-week-long training hosted by Cobb Schools. The professional development event focused on the Orff-Schulwerk Methodology, a popular music education approach named for the famous 20th-century composer and music educator Carl Orff....
Explore: A Special Exhibit of Wanderlust
The Smyrna Arts Council and the City of Smyrna announced Explore: A Special Exhibit of Wanderlust will be on display through September. The exhibit takes viewers on a visual vacation featuring art from two local artists who contributed themed collections. In the Smyrna Community Center are pieces by abstract painter Leigh Pursley from her adventure-inspired collection “Lean Into the Magic.” The works incorporate her love of hiking and the outdoors,...
Spotlight On: Steven Spencer, Airport Director, Cobb County International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
July 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Steven Spencer, airport director of Cobb County International Airport, talked about the advantages that having an on-site customs facility offers to the airport’s clients and implementing landing fees as another revenue source. What are the key milestones and achievements for...
Events and Happenings: The Week of July 1
Shakespeare for “Very Young” Audience is July 10 Atlanta’s Shakespeare Academy presents Tempest, Junior!, a 45-minute version of the comedy appropriate for children ages 4-7, at 7 p.m. on July 10 at the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta. The free Theatre for the Very Young production in the Sewell Mill Black Box Theatre will feature audience engagement while introducing Shakespeare language and characters...
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