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Mt. Zion First Baptist Church plans anniversary celebration
The Rev. John C. Hearst, right, along with other members of Mt. Zion First Baptist Church including, from left, Carrie Hammond, Ann Blount, Deacon William J. Blount and Mary Hearst are looking forward to Sunday's anniversary celebration of the 136-year-old Smyrna church.
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What: An annual event raising funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. During the event, both participants and survivors celebrate and remember people lost to cancer, honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer and inspire others to take action against the disease.
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Weekender: Cobb Adopt-a-Thon, 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
Young Actors Playhouse Presents "Legally Blonde the Musical " When: Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Theatre in the Square , 11 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta, GA What: Legally Blonde the Musical is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown.
Turkish-born Kennesaw State University graduate Tuce Girit, left, finds friend and fellow alumna Michelle Vickers of Kennesaw as they check out each other's bling Thursday before the 146th commencement exercise at the school's Convocation Center.
Marietta eyes fewer credits for graduation
A thorough explanation by Marietta High School principal Leigh Colburn eased two board members' minds after learning that the district is recommending a reduction in required graduation credits.
Hiram woman killed in Dallas Highway crash
Cobb Police are investigating a fatal accident on Dallas Highway just west of Due West Road in Marietta just before 1 p.m. Wednesday.
This weekend: Find the blues in and around Atlanta, May 17-19
Friday, Sandra Hall is at Blind Willie's . The TImo Arthur Trio is at Darwin's in Marietta.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Opens Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 6/7
A crash of drums, a flash of light! And The Strand stage explodes with Atlanta Lyric Theatre's spectacular staging of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT ! This international audience hit plays The Earl Smith Strand Theatre June 7 - 23, 2013 .
Planned river trail gains $90K worth of ground
The Marietta City Council has OK'd $90,451 in land purchases for the development of a trail from Kennesaw Mountain to the Chattahoochee River.
23rd annual Greek Festival begins Friday
Countless diets will be put on hold when the Greek American community of Marietta prepares homemade Greek food and pastries for folks from all over the metro-Atlanta area.
Tricia Pridemore jumps into 11th District Race
The race to take Phil Gingrey's place in Congress representing Georgia's 11th District has gotten a bit more crowded.
Officials charging man with fraud
A Marietta man is facing charges of identity fraud and forging prescriptions after authorities say he forged the signature of a doctor and used the doctor's identifying information to obtain prescription drugs.
WellStar celebrates milestone: Founders reunite for 20th anniversary
WellStar Health System's Reynold Jennings, left, and Board of Trustees Chairwoman Janie Maddox look through a copy of 'Life Well-Lived,' a book about the 20-year history of WellStar Health System.
Cobb Police looking for a missing elderly man from Powder Springs
Cobb police are looking for a missing 82-year-old man who suffers from dementia.
Elderly Marietta man missing from his Windy Hill home
Marietta Police are asking for the public's help to find 88-year-old William Kemp Hall.
Warrant: Man had - tubs' of marijuana
A Marietta man is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm, and possession of a knife.
We're going in the wrong direction': Marietta educator pens book on...
Dr. Gregory Taylor, a 22-year veteran of Marietta City Schools, titled his first release "Paradise Lost: The Unraveling of American Morals." Staff/Laura Moon The assistant principal of Marietta High School recently released his first book, highlighting the breakdown of American morals and how he believes this collapse is a result of Hollywood ... (more)
Woman charged with having marijuana, child deprivation
A Marietta woman has been charged with contributing to the deprivation of a child and possession of marijuana and methamphetamines.
Graduates hope for pomp and i 1 2 jobs
As strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" drift from college campuses this month, odds are improving that new graduates' next stop will not be their parents' basements.
Tricia Pridemore to seek Gingrey's congressional seat
Tricia Pridemore talks with former Cobb GOP Party Chairman Scott Johnson on Monday before announcing her candidacy for U.S. Rep.