Food + Beverage

A Taste of Home

Creating a Thanksgiving Table with Cobb County Finds Article and Photography by This year, give your Thanksgiving table a local touch by bringing together seasonal Georgia ingredients, farmers' market finds, natural elements, and handmade details from Cobb County. The result is a warm, welcoming tablescape that feels collected rather than store-bought, and a celebration that supports the local growers, makers, and small businesses that make our community special. 1. Start with a locally...

Arts + Culture

The Places We're Thankful For

The places that make home feel like home Article and Photography by Thanksgiving gives us an excuse to pause and appreciate the big things in life, but sometimes, gratitude is found in the little, familiar places we return to again and again. Cobb County is full of places that have become part of our routines, our memories, and, ultimately, our sense of home. This season, we’re thankful for a few of them. Marietta Square: Where Cobb Comes Together At the heart of downtown Marietta...

Food + Beverage

Turkey Croquettes

the perfect way to use up leftover roast turkey Article by Ree Drummond If you’ve ever wondered what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers, these turkey croquettes are about to become your new favorite post-holiday tradition! They’re crispy, golden, and unbelievably comforting--everything you love about a Thanksgiving plate rolled into one delicious, dippable bite. This recipe transforms leftover mashed potatoes, roast turkey, and stuffing into irresistible little croquettes filled with...

Entertainment

An Orchestral Affair

Marietta Pops Orchestra's Fall Concert Article and Photography by The Marietta Pops Orchestra invites you to a fall concert on Saturday, November 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Marietta. Look forward to an afternoon of joyful holiday classics like Go Tell It on the Mountain and fan favorites like Sweet Caroline. Tickets are $20 at the door or at mariettapopsorchestra.com. Students aged 16 and under are free. The Marietta Pops Orchestra is a community orchestra...

Education

Cobb Schools' Teacher of the Year

One Teacher Giving Kids a Voice Through Education Article and Photography by  Kylie Hardy, Cobb County School District’s 2026–27 Teacher of the Year, was honored with a handprint ceremony at Marietta Square, joining a permanent tribute to outstanding educators. The Mableton Elementary School English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher credited the teachers, mentors and colleagues who helped shape her career. “It just reminds me of the responsibility and the honor and the privilege...

Fitness

Turkey Trot 5k

Lace Up Your Shoes for Kennesaw State University's Annual Race Article and Photography by Registration is open for Kennesaw State University's annual Turkey Trot 5K. Lace up your running shoes on November 14 at 8 a.m. for this beloved tradition. Whether you're looking to set a personal record or enjoy a walk with friends, this 3.1-mile race offers a fun way to stay active before Thanksgiving. Open to students, employees, alumni, and the community, the Turkey Trot welcomes all ages and...

Food + Beverage

The Drunk Ghost

Article and Photography by Shake Drink Repeat It's time to get your cocktail menu ready for Halloween party season! Looking for a cocktail that is extra “spooky”? Try this yummy Drunk Ghost. Sweet and bubbly, this cocktail is festive and delicious. Made with coconut rum, vanilla vodka, coconut cream, and lemon-lime soda, it is the perfect Halloween drink. The Drunk Ghost is perfect for your Halloween party and will have your guests raving, asking for another, and asking for the recipe. The...

Arts + Culture

Taste the World

Four International Dining Destinations in Cobb County Article and Photography by What makes Cobb County’s international restaurant scene special is its variety. Within a relatively short drive, diners can move from Cuban and West African flavors to Australian baked goods and Spanish tapas. That diversity reflects the people and cultures that make Cobb County such a vibrant community. The county’s annual Cobb International Festival celebrates cultures from around the world through food, music...

Travel

A Fluttering Escape

Discovering Dahlonega Butterfly Farm Article and Photography by There are places you visit to see something beautiful, and then there are places that invite you to slow down and notice the beauty already happening around you. Set amid five acres of gardens in North Georgia, Dahlonega Butterfly Farm offers a chance to step away from screens and schedules and spend time surrounded by butterflies, flowers, and nature's rhythms. What began as a butterfly conservation effort has grown into a...

Food + Beverage

A Slice of Italy in Marietta

Pisano's Pizzaria & Italian Kitchen Joins Marietta Square Article and Photography by Ana Markosi A familiar favorite has found a new home on Marietta Square. Pisano’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, a longtime Kennesaw neighborhood staple known for New York-style pizza and Italian American comfort food, has brought its laid-back, welcoming atmosphere to downtown Marietta. From cheesy slices and hearty pasta to sandwiches and calzones, the new location offers plenty of reasons to settle in for a...