Events

Christmas Tree Recycling

Once the ornaments are packed away and the lights are unplugged, Christmas trees around Marietta and Cobb County still have work to do. Through...

2026 Marietta Square Art Walk

The 2026 Marietta Square Art Walk takes place in historic Marietta Square on the first Friday of each month from January through December. The...

Marietta Square Farmers Market

The farmers market gathers an average of over 65 vendors, offering a variety of fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce and garden products. The Marietta...

News

Cobb County Schools Passes New Cell Phone Ban

he Cobb County Board of Education has approved a new policy that will clear phones, smartwatches, and similar gadgets out of elementary and middle...

Why Marietta’s Tap Water Tastes Different Right Now

For many Marietta and Cobb County residents, turning on the tap lately has come with a surprise: water that smells or tastes a bit...

Shake Shack Brings Burgers and Bourbon to The Battery

Shake Shack has opened a prime new spot at The Battery Atlanta in the former Wahlburgers space. This new location is the company’s first...

Restaurant News

Ted’s Montana Grill Cancels Planned Marietta Square Location

Plans for Ted’s Montana Grill to fill the long-vacant lot on Marietta Square are no longer moving forward. According to reporting by the Marietta...

Mac’s Chophouse Gets 82 on Follow-Up Health Inspection After 64, Key Fixes Made but...

Mac’s Chophouse received an 82 on a follow-up health inspection on Jan. 7, 2026. That score follows a 64 on a routine inspection dated...

Health

Food Resources for Families in Need

Finding a helping hand can make all the difference when putting food on the table becomes a challenge. Across Marietta, several local organizations and...

MUST Care Clinic Opens in Marietta

Healthcare access remains a challenge for many Georgia residents, with more than 1.2 million people, including about 171,000 children, living without insurance. For families...

Business

Spring 2nd Branch

A New Chapter for Chef Brian So and Sommelier Daniel Crawford. On October 24, 2025, Spring 2nd Branch opened its doors, bringing the flavors of...

Sully’s Steamers

Sully’s Steamers: Bagel Sandwiches, But Not a Typical Bagel Shop Sully’s Steamers on Marietta Square opened on July 28, 2025, at 50 Powder Springs St,...

Das Sweet Treat Brings German Baked Goods to Marietta Square Market

A new dessert shop has rolled into the front trolley space at Marietta Square Market. Das Sweet Treat has opened its first permanent storefront,...

School Calendars

Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026

The Cobb County School Calendar for the 2025 to 2026 school year begins on Monday, August 4, 2025 and ends on Wednesday, May 20,...

Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026

The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2025 to 2026 school year begins on Friday, August 1, 2025 and ends on Friday, May 22,...

Cobb County School Calendar 2026-2027

The Cobb County School Calendar for the 2026 to 2027 school year begins on Monday, August 3, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, May 19,...

Marietta City School Calendar 2026-2027

The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2026 to 2027 school year begins on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and ends on Friday, May 26,...

Community

Atlanta Host of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Baseball's brightest stars illuminated Atlanta in 2025, as the city was chosen to host the 95th Midsummer Classic, also known as the MLB All-Star...

Milford Recreation Center Grand Opening Celebration

Cobb PARKS invites residents to the grand opening of the new Milford Recreation Center on Saturday, May 17. Funded through the 2016 SPLOST, with...

Secondhand Gives a Second Chance

MUST Ministries’ MUST Marketplace has a new home, but the mission of giving back remains the same. Everyone loves a good deal. But what if...