Dallas, GA Events and More

Acworth honors 100-year-old veteran

Richard Stroud, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, was honored at Pickens Mill Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in Acworth. Stroud, who turned 100 in September, said the recognition was a surprise and that he was “glad to still be here.”

Acworth, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Christmas at Piedmont is Dec. 11-12

The annual Christmas at Piedmont Arts & Crafts Festival, presented by Superior Plumbing an C&S Paving Inc., will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 10 a.m. to 5p.m. on Dec. 12 at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road in Marietta. There will be food and entertainment as over 40 local schools and organizations perform on two stages. Shop with local arts and crafts vendors for the latest Christmas gifts. There will be free pictures with Santa. Admission and parking is free. There is ample parking at JJ Daniel Middle School and Gabe’s Department Store, 2949 Canton Road in Marietta, with shuttle services provided. For more information, call 770-423-1330 or email missy@jrmmanagement.com .

Marietta, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

More Georgia students are turning to the trades. Meet the ‘toolbelt generation’

AGC Georgia's skills challenge in Marietta highlights the growing interest in construction careers among students.

Marietta, GA · 2d

atlantarealestateforum.com

Tyler Chandler Homes Introduces Main-Level Living in Acworth at Terraces at Paravel

Tyler Chandler Homes announces Terraces at Paravel, an intimate gated active adult community offering luxury, low-maintenance, main level living in one of West Cobb’s most desirable locations. Situated near historic downtown Acworth, Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, the new 55+ community combines thoughtfully designed homes with convenient access to waterfront recreation, local restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Homes are now selling with special pre-grand opening pricing starting at $569,900, with the model home and several available homes under construction and nearing completion.

Acworth, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 2d

cobbcountycourier.com

Cobb weekend events include a parade, pickleball and opera

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. Be sure to check the information in the provided links to verify time and date, and to check for any changes, cancellations or sell-outs (also for any mistakes that we at the Courier might have made in transcribing the event information … we are not infallible :-).

Cobb County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Major lane closures will disrupt I-285 this weekend

GDOT schedules I-285 lane closures in Cobb County starting Friday evening as part of a three-year reconstruction.

Cobb County, GA · 9h

wbhfradio.org

Upcoming Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter Events

The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter marks Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with events in downtown Cartersville. They will observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from November 14th through 20th with a series of public events and donation drives in Bartow County. Organizers kick off the week Saturday from 3 to...

Cartersville, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Traffic, density concerns lead Mableton to reject 90-home development

This week, the Mableton City Council denied a rezoning request for a 90-home subdivision. The request from David Pearson Communities sought to rezone 23.12 mostly wooded acres at the intersection of Old Alabama, Cardell and Maxham roads for a single-family development. The council denied the application with Councilman Ron Davis absent. Planning and zoning staff also recommended the application's denial due to concerns over the development's too-high density and not fitting the future land use plan. According to attorney Kevin Moore, representing the project, the plan went through multiple iterations before coming to the council for final approval, including reducing the initial 110 home proposal, which included townhomes, until it reached the 90 single-family home version and added a pool and clubhouse. He said various road improvements, including a protected crosswalk, were included in the plans due to increased traffic concerns. A September revised letter listing stipulations for the development restricted the number of rental units to no more than 10% of homes at one time. Previously the developer proposed an option for a 100% rental community, which stirred both community and council concerns. An additional stipulation agreed to give public servants, including teachers, first responders and civil servants cost-reducing

Mableton, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Celebrate the holidays in Smyrna

This December, festive holiday events and more are happening in Smyrna. From concerts and college football to Christmas tree and menorah lightings, holiday markets and mahjong, there is so much to do with family and friends in Smyrna. Home for the Holidays & Kris Kringle Market will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Market Village & Village Green Park, 200 Village Green Circle SE in Smyrna. This all-ages event is free to attend. Get into the holiday spirit with performances by local school choirs across the Market Village. Santa will be making a special appearance to light the tree and will be available for photos after the tree lighting.College Football Saturday is 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Village Green Park. This all-ages event is free to attend. There will be a live DJ, prizes and giveaways. Bring chairs and cheer one’s team on to victory.Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road SE, and the Reed House, 3080 Atlanta Road SE, both in Smyrna. This all-ages event is free to attend. Local artisans

Smyrna, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

New PSR produces unlikely matchup between Marietta and Buford in Round 1

Marietta has a tall task ahead this Friday night, as the Blue Devils will travel to Buford to take on the Wolves in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. Blue Devils coach Cameron Duke spoke highly of Buford’s talent and coaching, acknowledging the tough task ahead of the Blue Devils this week. The Wolves (10-0) are the No. 3 team in the nation according to MaxPreps. The new PSR system for playoff seeding implemented by the Georgia High School Association this season impacted both teams. Marietta (6-4) and Buford were both negatively impacted by playing two out-of-state games, which don’t carry the same weight in the formula as in-state games do. Marietta is the 24th-seeded team in Class AAAAAAA, while Buford is No. 9. Duke said the way the Blue Devils’ two out-of-state games affected their seed may impact how they approach scheduling moving forward if changes aren’t made. “We’re grateful for the opportunities that we had to go play the NFL Academy and play St. Cloud, who’s a playoff team down in Florida, and I believe Buford would say the same thing about playing Mallard Creek out of North Carolina and Miami Central out of Florida,” Duke

Marietta, GA · 22h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Proposed $24.4 million pedestrian bridge aims to improve safety near The Battery

Transportation officials in Cobb County, in coordination with state and municipal partners, are requesting public feedback on a proposed $24.4 million pedestrian bridge across Cobb Parkway near The Battery Atlanta.

Cobb County, GA · 18h

Marietta Daily Journal

partner publisher · 99.5K followers

Mableton approves installment plan for homeowners struggling to pay new tax

MABLETON — Eligible Mableton homeowners facing financial hardship can pay the city's new public safety tax in installments rather than pay the full amount. The program does not waive tax payment or create exemptions, but allows participants to pay in monthly installments through April 5, 2027, alongside any accrued interest, instead of the Dec. 4 due date. The Mableton City Council passed the installment plan Tuesday in a 6-0 vote with Councilman Ron Davis absent. The council created the tax, set at 4.5 mills, a number used to calculate property taxes, to pay for public safety in the city, including payments to Cobb County for police services, two one-year agreements totaling $22.5 million. The city is also using the fund to establish its own police department by June 1. Mayor Michael Owens said the program was developed after the city heard citizens' calls for relief. "The bottom line is this hardship relief program was created because of a need that we know citizens have," he said. The city is unable to waive interest payments because it is mandated by the state. According to Finance Director Karen Ellis, the interest on the deferred payments is 10%. The program is open to

Mableton, GA · 2d

WSB Radio

As Georgia communities restrict data centers, one city considers lifting its ban

The mayor says the restrictions would also help keep data centers away from schools, churches and residential areas.

Marietta, GA · 1d

cobbcountycourier.com

Cobb News Quiz: Midterm Turnout, Taxes and Road Closures

How much do you remember about Cobb’s midterm turnout, a holiday fundraiser and what’s happening in Smyrna and Mableton? Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular feature designed to help readers learn more about Cobb County — its history, local government, businesses, and the issues shaping daily life here.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Hillgrove hits road but peaking at right time

Hillgrove and Peachtree Ridge enter the first round of the state playoffs with 7-3 records, but the final stretch of their regular seasons couldn’t have been much more different. The Hawks have won four in a row and six of their last seven, while Peachtree Ridge has lost three of its last four and is coming off a 51-3 loss to Brookwood. Missing in that game were quarterback Zain Belfield and running back August Hall, which Hillgrove coach Justin Deshon said was a big component in Peachtree Ridge’s late-season struggles. “I think it’s the start of a new season, especially with us going there,” Deshon said. “Part of the reason they’ve struggled as of late is they’ve had just a litany of injuries, so we expect some of those guys to get back on the field from some of the injuries they’ve had. "We expect the best version of them. They were a really, really dynamic football team early in the season when they were all the way healthy.” For the Hawks, October went smoothly. They defeated Harrison, another Cobb County frontrunner 35-26, and nearly beat McEachern in a close 27-24 contest for their only loss in region play. Before

Suwanee, GA · 18h

wbhfradio.org

Major Road, Bridge and Sidewalk Projects Through 2030

The Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Organization’s newly approved Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program directs more than $92 million toward road, bridge, sidewalk, and transit projects across Bartow County. The largest single project widens Douthit Ferry Road from Old Alabama Road to State Route 113. It replaces the bridge over...

Bartow County, GA · 2d

wlaq1410.com

partner publisher · 16.4K followers

AdventHealth Expands Access to Advanced Neuroscience Care with New Neurosurgery and Neurointervention Clinic at Cartersville

AdventHealth is expanding access to specialized neurological care in Northwest Georgia with the opening of AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery and Neurointervention at Cartersville, which opened on Nov. 8. Located inside AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Medical Drive, the new clinic provides advanced neurosurgical and neurointerventional evaluation and treatment closer to home for patients throughout Bartow County and surrounding communities.

Cartersville, GA · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

Red Kettle Campaign helps Salvation Army care for the hungry, homeless

When you donate to the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign, you might be doing more good than you suspect. The fundraising effort helps the organization provide year-round support to those who need it in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties. This year’s campaign is scheduled to begin Friday, Nov. 20, at Kroger, Rome’s two Walmart locations, Sam’s Club and Belk at Mount Berry Mall. Kettles will also be placed at the Walmart stores in Cedartown and Trion. There are some important numbers from 2025 that illustrate how the Salvation Army helps make lives better in Northwest Georgia: ♦ 15,405: That’s how many free meals the agency provided to the hungry at the agency’s First Avenue location in Rome. “We serve dinner 365 days a year, every day of the year,” said Corps Officer Lt. Cory Tilley, who staffs the Rome location with his wife, Capt. Cristina Tilley. They spoke this week at the Seven Hills Rotary Club. “We do not take weekends off; we do not take holidays off. On Thanksgiving, on Christmas Day, we are serving meals to anyone walking into our First Avenue location right down the road here,” Cory Tilley said. “These are people who may not

Rome, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal