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'A Gem of a City': Popular History Book Returns to William Root House
MARIETTA — Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society has announced the long-awaited return of its 432-page volume of Marietta history, “Marietta: The Gem City of Georgia.” The book has returned to the shelves at the William Root House Museum and Garden gift shop, after two years of being out of print. Researched and written by Douglas Frey, the book offers an in-depth exploration of 50 historic Marietta homes and the families...
ROCKDALE COUNTY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Bulldogs Impress in 3-0 Start
On Friday at Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, the Rockdale County football team moved to 3-0 for the first time since 2019 with a 16-0 victory over Miller Grove, which fell to 1-2. Now into his second season as head coach, Kenderrick Bonner is pleased with what has thus far unfolded...
Marietta High School Student Selected to Delta Community’s High School Apprentice Program
Ashauna Perry, a Marietta High School student, has been selected to Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program. Perry is among 17 local high school seniors in this year’s program, a group comprised of students from nine metro Atlanta school districts. The credit union’s High School Apprentice...
Pop-Up Play Day (Lilburn) – Thursday
“Free! Drop in and get moving with Be Active Gwinnett! Join us at a free activity day designed to bring recreation and community resources to families. No registration required; closed-toe shoes recommended.”. Free to Attend. Event By Live Healthy Gwinnett. When: Thursday, September 5, 2024 (5pm-6pm) Where: Lilburn City Park,...
'Art is Our Passion': Art in the Park Returns to Marietta
MARIETTA — Celebrating the long weekend, thousands of art lovers came out to Marietta Square to enjoy the 38th annual Marietta Art in the Park festival Saturday. The three-day juried fine art festival, from Saturday to Monday, features works from about 220 artists from 14 different states. Art varies in mediums, from paintings to pottery, glassblowing to woodworking and jewelry to textiles. ...
North Georgia State Fair comes to Marietta September 19-29
State Fairs have been a highlight of the year across the United States. They were originally organized as a showcase for agricultural products but traditionally included music, rides, music, and competitions ranging from rodeos to auto racing. While agriculture no longer plays a major role in metro Atlanta’s economy (except...
ORRIN MORRIS: Rejoice when truth prevails
The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians chapter 13, provides us with an in-depth verbal picture of what it means to celebrate, that is, rejoice with your neighbors. The King James Version (1611) translation of verse 6 says, “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.”. An optional translation...
Football Game Recap: Kennesaw Mountain Takes a Loss
Kennesaw Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They had to suffer through a 38-3 loss at the hands of the Sprayberry Yellow Jackets. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 229th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 114th).
ON THE MARKET: Beautiful New Homes in a Great Buford Location Starting at $649K
Peggy Slappey Properties is excited to welcome you to Hosch Reserve, where sophisticated design meets modern convenience. Brought to you by two incredible homebuilders, SPI Homes and Crescent Homes, this community is redefining luxury and modern living in the heart of Buford, Georgia. Featuring 92 homesites, Hosch Reserve seamlessly blends...
City Completes Final Phase of $22 Million Fairground Street Facelift
MARIETTA — The city has completed the final phase of its $22 million makeover of the Fairground Street Corridor, a project that began almost 20 years ago. The fourth and final phase of the project, which cost $4.5 million, includes new sidewalks, street lighting, medians, traffic signals and improved drainage along a half-mile stretch from South Marietta Parkway to Roswell Street. The city began work on the corridor, from Allgood...
PHOTO: Carson Beck’s Celebrity GF Hanna Cavinder Caused A Stir In Her Tiny White Mini Skirt And Cowboy Boots For Georgia’s Opener
The Georgia Bulldogs weren’t the only ones turning heads this Saturday, with quarterback Carson Beck’s new girlfriend, Hanna Cavinder, causing a stir with her gameday outfit. Georgia came into the novel college football campaign as the No. 1-ranked program and suggested that the high ratings were not unfounded...
Jackets Power Past New Mexico State
Georgia Tech fans filled O’Keefe Gym marking the 30th consecutive sellout for the program dating back to the 2021 season. Mendes finished with a career-best 23 kills, the most kills by a Georgia Tech underclassman since three-time All-American and Olympic medalist, Julia Bergmann, made 31 against Lipscomb back in 2021 (April 14, 2021).
GDOT infrastructure around megasite remains on track
The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving full steam ahead on infrastructure improvements around the megasite, home to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. HMGMA is the state’s largest economic project-to-date, prompting the need for major road improvements around the megasite. ...
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