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 free curbside collection in the City of Marietta and multiple recycling drop-off sites across Cobb County, those evergreens can skip the landfill and be turned into mulch for beautification projects, erosion control, and local water retention efforts. It is a simple way for holiday trees to have a useful second life instead of an unceremonious trip to the dump.

For City of Marietta residents, the City of Marietta will offer free Christmas tree pick up service to residents.

To utilize this service, residents must have the tree on the curbside by 7 am and the trees must be free of all decorations. Trees with lights, stands, tinsel, ornaments, or nails will be picked up as garbage on the next pick up day.

To find your personalized schedule based on your address, please download the City of Marietta’s “Trash Talk” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get information on your scheduled pickup days, holiday schedule changes, Christmas tree pickup dates, and other updates or changes that may occur.

For more information, please call City of Marietta’s Environmental Services Division at (770) 794-5595.

For residents of Cobb County, Keep Cobb Beautiful is sponsoring free Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations throughout Marietta and Cobb County.

The following parks and recreation location will accept trees starting on Christmas Day and ending on January 3, 2026 at 2 pm:

Fullers Park – 3499 Robinson Road in Marietta
(Fullers Park will accept trees at the lot down the street on Robinson Road close to intersection of Robinson Farms Drive)

Trees will be accepted at select Home Depot locations starting on Christmas Day and ending on January 3, 2026:

3355 Cobb Parkway in Acworth
1200 East-West Connector in Austell
2350 Dallas Highway in Marietta
4101 Roswell Road NE in Marietta
449 Roberts Court NW in Kennesaw
3605 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta
1062 Richard Sailors Parkway in Powder Springs
1655 Shiloh Road in Kennesaw
1062 Richard Sailors Pkwy in Powder Springs
2450 Cumberland Pkwy SE in Vinings

Recycling trees creates mulch, fuel, wildlife habitats and other useful material. In Cobb County, recycled trees will be chipped into mulch and used throughout Cobb for beautification projects, soil erosion prevention, lakes, pond and water retention efforts.

Bring One for the Chipper

Christmas tree recycling concludes with Keep Cobb Beautiful’s annual Bring One for the Chipper event on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm at locations across Cobb County. The event is part of Georgia’s statewide Christmas tree recycling program. As a local affiliate, Keep Cobb Beautiful partners with Cobb County Parks, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers to collect cut Christmas trees and recycle them into mulch.

Since the program began, an estimated 5.9 million trees have been recycled across Georgia, with mulch used on playgrounds, in local beautification projects, and in individual yards. Residents can take part by dropping off their natural Christmas tree at one of the designated sites listed above or by volunteering with Keep Cobb Beautiful to help collect trees.

Free mulch is also available at select locations. For more information, please call (770) 528-1135 or email keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org to receive a mulch request form.

Please Note:

Flocked trees are not accepted as they are harmful to wildlife. Trees must have all decorations, mesh, lights, wires, stands and strings removed prior to drop off. No other items will be accepted.

Greater Atlanta Coin Show

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The Greater Atlanta Coin Show is a monthly event for collectors, investors, and enthusiasts interested in a wide range of collectibles, including coins, currency, bullion, jewelry, and more. It provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with numerous dealers in a single location, facilitating the browsing, buying, selling, or trading of various items.

Visitors to the Greater Atlanta Coin Show can look forward to an array of displays featuring coins, currency, bullion, and other collectibles. The show is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of interests, from seasoned collectors and numismatists to individuals new to the hobby or simply curious about the world of collectibles. One of the highlights of the show is the chance to receive free verbal appraisals from experienced coin dealers, who offer their expertise on coins, currency, and precious metals.

The Greater Atlanta Coin Show encourages learning, discussion, and the sharing of knowledge about numismatics and history. Whether you’re there to make a purchase, sell items from your collection, or seek an appraisal, the show offers a place where you can enjoy viewing the displays and engaging in conversations with fellow enthusiasts and experts.

The Greater Atlanta Coin Show is an inviting event for those interested in coins, currency, and collectibles. With its wide array of dealers, free verbal appraisals, and opportunities for buying, selling, and trading, the show is a great place to learn, explore, and connect with others who share an interest in numismatics as well as history.

Dates:

Sunday, January 5, 2025
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Sunday June 8, 2025
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Hours:
9 am to 4 pm

Admission:
Free admission

Address:
Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center
500 Powder Springs Street
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Free parking at the hotel

For more information, please call (770) 772-4359 or visit www.atlcoin.com

Community Recycling Event

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Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting a community recycling event and participants can bring electronics, papers for shredding, textiles, and Hefty Renew Energy Program items.

Paper Shredding

Protect against identity theft by having documents shredded securely on-site by a licensed, bonded and locally-owned shredding company. Medical bills, bank and credit card statements, checks, and documents that contain PERSONAL OR SENSITIVE information is ideal for this event. Please remove all paper clips/binder clips. Staples are ok.

Accepted Items:

Medical Bills
Bank and Credit Card Statements
Letters
Checks
Documents with personal or sensitive information

Not Accepted Items:

Medication
Paint
Electronics
Metal
Textiles
File folders
Glossy paper
Magazines
Junk mail
Periodicals
Newspaper
CDs
DVDs
Binders
Books

Hefty® EnergyBag® Plastics Program (hard-to-recycle plastics)

They are accepting hard-to-recycle plastics (see below) in the orange Hefty® EnergyBag®. PLEASE have all qualified items placed in the orange Hefty® EnergyBag® for drop off. There is no limit. These bags are located for purchase in our local Cobb County Target, Walmart, and Kroger stores.

Candy wrappers (no metal foil)
Chip Bags/Snack bags or wrappers (no metal foil)
Coffee pods (no coffee grinds/no metal foil)
Condiment packets (no metal foil)
Clean Foam cups/Clean foam-to-go containers
Foam packing peanuts
Frozen fruit bags Frozen potato bags
Frozen vegetable bags
Granola/Energy/Protein bar wrappers (no metal foil)
Juice pouches (no metal foil) Laundry pouches
Microwavable pouches
Plastic cheese bags
Plastic cups, plates bowls (no #1 PET)*
Plastic deli wrap/trays (remove pad)
Plastic liners from powder mixes
Plastic pet food bags (no paper)*
Plastic film grocery/shopping bags
Plastic straws/plastic stir sticks (no wood)
Plastic utensils
Plastic toothpaste tubes (no metal foil)
Pudding cups (no metal foil)
Salad bags, Snack bags, Self-sealing bags
Snack bags Self-sealing bags Squeezable pouches (no metal foil)
Stand-up pouches (no metal foil)
Polystyrene (break down to fit into the bag)

Electronics Recycling

Accepted items include:

8-Tracks (Reel to Reel Tape)
Alarm Clocks
Aluminum
Cables & Cords
Cameras
Can Openers
Cast Iron
CB Radios
CD Players
Cell Phones
Circuit Boards
Computer CPU’s
Computer Mice
Computer Monitors
Copiers & Printers
Disk Drives
Electrical Panels
Fax Machines
Flat Screen Monitors
Flat Screen TV
Floppy Drives
Gaming Systems
Grills
Hard Drives
Keyboards
Laptops
Lawn Equipment
Lawn Mowers/Riding Mowers
Microwave Ovens
Modems
Portable Radios
Projectors
Record Players
Refrigerators
Scanners
Steel
Stereos
Stoves & Ovens
Telephones
Testing & Networking Equipment
Toasters
CRT MONITOR $10 fee each cash only
CRT TV $10 fee each cash only
Typewriters
UPS Battery Back-Up
VCRs
Video Cameras
Video Machines
Washers & Dryers
Water Heaters

Items not accepted:

Batteries*
Medicine**
Bio-hazardous waste
Household items***
Firearms
Flip flop shoes***
Furniture***
Household fixtures (cabinet, door, window, etc.)***
Household hazardous waste (oil, paint, fuel, etc.)*
Light bulbs*
Mattress/Box Springs ***
Paint
Rags/Glass***
Plumbing fixtures (pipe, toilet, sink)***

*These items can be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Event.

** These items can be taken to the Medication Disposal Day.

***These items can be taken to the Cobb County Transfer Station located at 1897 County Services Road, Marietta. Call (770) 485-8940 for fees and hours of operation.

Date:
Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time:
9 am to 1 pm

Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Rd SW
Marietta GA, 30008

For more information, please call call Keep Cobb Beautiful at (770) 528-1135 or email KeepCobbBeautiful@Cobbcounty.org.

2025 Marietta Chalktoberfest

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Marietta Chalktoberfest is a festival that combines the vibrancy of a chalk art festival with the rich flavors of a craft beer and wine festival. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Marietta Square, this event showcases over 80 professional chalk artists who bring the streets to life with their creativity.

On Saturday from noon to 5 pm, attendees have the option of purchasing tickets and sampling tastes from 40 different breweries, with a selection that includes over 120 craft beers and more than 25 wine varieties.

In addition, the festival provides a dedicated area for children’s crafts and games, a chalk art competition for different age groups, and a series of live concerts.

Chalktoberfest is a fundraiser for the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art and part of their mission of building community through art.

Date:
Saturday October 11, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Sunday October 12, 2025 from noon to 5 pm.
Beer & Wine tasting is Saturday only from noon to 5 pm.

Chalk Festival Admission:
Free

The the chalk festival is free and open to the public. Beer and wine tastings require paid tickets.

Beer and Wine Tasting Tickets:
$49.13 in advance until September 1
$54.42 in advance starting September 1
$59.71 day of event

Address:
W Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

More information:
For more information, please call (770) 528-1444.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Each October, cities around the world see an influx of the color pink: pink ribbons, pink T-shirts and pink bumper stickers urging you to “Save the Ta-tas.” As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off on Oct. 1, breast cancer charities big and small put their efforts into overdrive to increase awareness and raise money for a cure for the second leading cause of death among women. Knowing the details about breast cancer and how to detect abnormalities won’t prevent women from developing the disease, but knowing what you’re up against might just save your life.

Although incidence rates have been decreasing since 2000, one in eight women will still develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. “Having an immediate family member (sister, mother or daughter) who has been diagnosed nearly doubles a woman’s chances of developing the disease,” says Elissa McCrary with the American Cancer Society’s local office. “About 20 to 30 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history.”

Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among women after skin cancer. While there is no definitive way to prevent cancer, women can decrease their risk by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, not smoking and limiting their alcohol consumption.

If you are diagnosed with cancer, early detection is key to successful treatment. Women over 30 should be performing self-exams about once per month—in addition to yearly mammograms—to identify any changes or abnormalities in the appearance and feel of breast and nipple tissue. Not all lumps or bumps are going to be cancerous, but it’s always best to have them examined by a healthcare professional just in case. Guides to performing a self-exam can be found online at cancer.org and nationalbreastcancer.org.

The good news is that more women are beating breast cancer than ever before. “Breast cancer death rates decreased by 34 percent between 1990 and 2010, which is the most recent year for which data is available,” McCrary says. “In that time frame, more than 203,000 deaths have been prevented.” These increasing survival rates are largely attributed to early detection, increased awareness and more advanced treatment options.

Those looking to donate to the cause have an abundance of choices. The American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, National Breast Cancer Foundation and many others accept donations, in addition to events like the Marietta-based Making Strides Walk that raises awareness through an activity. You can also purchase items through programs like the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s “Shop Pink,” where proceeds from every purchase fund cancer research.

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Don’t Forget the Guys

Breast cancer isn’t as prevalent in men, and oftentimes gets overlooked in comparison to breast cancer in women. Many awareness groups, like “Out of the Shadow of Pink,” have been working for years to officially establish the third week of October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week, so be sure to show support for men that week.

Guides to performing a self-exam can be found online at cancer.org and nationalbreastcancer.org.

Sprayberry Trunk or Treat

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Sprayberry Trunk or Treat takes place at Sprayberry High School and features entertainment, food, and fun. The evening event includes festival food, a huge kid’s zone, some spooky exhibits, live local entertainment, fun costume contests, and plenty of candy. Activities take place on the Sprayberry stadium field in a fun and safe environment.

Date:
Thursday October 26, 2023

Time:
5 pm to 8 pm

Admission:
$3 for kids

Parking:
Free

Address:
Sprayberry High School
2525 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta, Ga 30066
Please use the entrance on Piedmont Road at the light

Mistletoe Market

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The Mistletoe Market has been canceled after the 2023 event. From the event organizers, “With heartfelt gratitude, we’re bidding adieu to the Mistletoe Market. Your incredible support has made this event truly memorable. As we close this chapter, we’re eagerly anticipating our next exciting venture. Stay tuned for more amazing events from the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta ahead! Thank you for being a part of our journey.”

In years past, metro Atlanta shoppers could plan on getting an early start on their Holiday gift giving at the Annual Mistletoe Market hosted by the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM). The JLCM’s Mistletoe Market was a shopping event that was held at the Cobb County Civic Center located at 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta, Georgia. Shoppers could purchase holiday gifts from booths offering clothing, candles, specialty food items, art, home decor and much more.

More than 50 merchants from across the Southeast offered a premiere holiday shopping experience that featured locally created, premium goods including the latest trends in apparel, jewelry, children’s clothing and gifts, home and garden accents, gourmet food products and culinary treats, specialty gift items, and holiday apparel and accessories.

As the largest fundraiser for the JCLM, Mistletoe Market was a wonderful opportunity to shop for high quality items while helping fund community projects supported by the JLCM. Each year, the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta’s financial impact was more than $200,000 through annual grants and volunteer hours being given to various community projects and agencies in Cobb County including Cobb County Safety Village, The Center for Family Resources, SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, The Center for Children and Young Adults, Communities in Schools, Omosaze, Inc., and the Cobb County Youth Museum.

Premiere Night Details:
2023 Premiere Night was held Thursday, November 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A festive night with your friends and family and offered the opportunity to be the first to shop the 2023 merchants, enjoy light bites, beverages, and entertainment. With your admission, you received an exclusive swag bag filled with goodies and discounts.

2023 Schedule: (annual event canceled after the 2023 event)
Premier night Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 6 pm to 9 pm
General Admission:
Friday, November 10, 2023 from 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 9 am to 4 pm

Admission:
Tickets were available at the door for $8.24. Premier night tickets were $25.75

Address:
Cobb County Civic Center (Larry Bell Recreation Center)
548 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Free parking in the Cobb County Civic Center parking lot.

For more information, please call (770) 422-5266 or visit jlcm.org.

About the Mistletoe Market:
First held in 1991, the annual Mistletoe Market ran each fall for the next 24 years. In 2015, the Cobb County Civic Center began a year-long renovation project, and the Mistletoe Market was canceled for 2015. The hiatus continued in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The market returned for its 25th year in November of 2019, and was again canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19. The market returns for its 26th year in 2022.

About the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta:
Founded in 1933, the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is an organization of more than 500 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of their members and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Their purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

For more information on the Mistletoe Market and the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta please visit jlcm.org, call (770) 422-5266, or send an email to JLCMMistletoeMarket@gmail.com

Cobb County School Calendar 2022-2023

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The Cobb County School Calendar for the 2022 to 2023 school year began on Monday, August 1, 2022 and ended on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The start date was 1 day earlier than last year, and the end date was 1 day earlier than last year.

School holidays:

First Day of School – August 1, 2022
Labor Day – September 5, 2022
Fall Break – September 26 – 30, 2022
Student Holiday/Staff Workday – November 8, 2022
Thanksgiving Holidays – November 21 – 25, 2022
Winter Holidays – December 19, 2022 to January 4, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 16, 2023
Winter Break – February 20 – 24, 2023
Spring Break – April 3 – 7, 2023
Last Day of School – May 24, 2023

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given 4 “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Cobb County, there are 177 days scheduled for students, and 187 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 88 school days and ends prior to Winter Holidays. Second semester includes 89 school days, and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the fourth Monday in September. Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with other metro school systems. The school year ends on a Wednesday to provide enough time to schedule graduation ceremonies.

Change Log:

May 20, 2022

A pre planning day was removed from Friday, July 22, 2022 changing the teacher start date to Monday, July 25, 2022.
Half days/early release days were added to the calendar.

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2022-2023
Cobb County School Calendar 2021-2022

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2023-2024
Marietta City School Calendar 2022-2023
Marietta City School Calendar 2021-2022

Marietta City School Calendar 2022-2023

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The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2022 to 2023 school year begins on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 and ends on Friday, May 26, 2023.

School holidays:

First Day of School – August 3, 2022
Labor Day – September 5, 2022
Fall Break – September 26 – 30, 2022
Thanksgiving Break – November 21 – 25, 2022
Winter Break – December 19, 2022 to January 3, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 16, 2023
Mid-Winter Break – February 20 – 24, 2023
Spring Break – April 3 – 7, 2023
Last Day of School – May 26, 2023

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Marietta City Schools, there are 178 days scheduled for students, and 190 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 86 school days (96 for teachers) and ends prior to Winter Break. Second semester includes 92 school days (95 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the fourth Monday in September. Mid-Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with other metro school systems.

Change Log:

May 24, 2022

Holiday Break is now called Winter Break
Post planning days were removed from June 1 and 2, 2023
1 preplanning day was added to July, 2022 to take place sometime between July 5-20, to be scheduled by school.

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2022-2023
Cobb County School Calendar 2021-2022

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2023-2024
Marietta City School Calendar 2022-2023
Marietta City School Calendar 2021-2022

Marietta City School Calendar 2023-2024

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The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2023 to 2024 school year begins on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 and ends on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

School holidays:

First Day of School – August 2, 2023
Labor Day – September 4, 2023
Fall Break – September 25 – 29, 2023
Thanksgiving Break – November 20 – 24, 2023
Holiday Break – December 20, 2023 to January 3, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 15, 2024
Winter Break – February 19 – 23, 2024
Spring Break – April 1 – 5, 2024
Last Day of School – May 23, 2024

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Marietta City Schools, there are 178 days scheduled for students, and 190 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 88 school days (96 for teachers) and ends prior to Winter Holidays. Second semester includes 90 school days (93 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the fourth Monday in September. Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with other metro school systems.

Change Log:

May 17, 2022

“Holiday Break” was renamed “Winter Break”
Post planning days were removed from May 29 and 30, 2024
One pre planning day was added to July, 2023 to take place sometime between July 5-20, to be scheduled by school.

June 23, 2022

Independence Day was added to July 4, 2023.
“Professional Learning” was renamed “Professional Learning Day” for November 7, 2023.
Post planning days were added back to May 29 and 30, 2024 in calendar notes but not noted in color on the calendar.
Juneteenth was added for July 19, 2024.

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2023-2024
Marietta City School Calendar 2024-2025
Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026

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