Marietta Educational Garden Center

Join us for a FREE family event on Sunday, July 26th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial birthday!&nbsp; Enjoy the gardens, take a tour of Fair Oaks (c.1850) and cool off under the fans in the Vaughan Pavilion.&nbsp; Lots of fun activities are planned!
<ul><li>Colonial Children’s Games</li><li>Storytime</li><li>Author Neely Young will be signing his latest book, In Their Footsteps: Georgia’s Heroes of the Revolutionary War</li><li>Gardening Demonstration</li><li>Raffles</li><li>Refreshments</li></ul>

Local Event: America's 250th Birthday Celebration at Fair Oaks!

Cobb County

Marietta

Georgia

America's 250th Birthday Celebration at Fair Oaks!

Join us for a FREE family event on Sunday, July 26th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial birthday! ...

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Powers Ferry Kroger 1310 Powers Ferry Road SE Marietta, GA 30067

The USO, the leading nonprofit organization supporting U.S. service members and their families, and Kroger’s Atlanta Division have teamed up for the “Kick Hunger to the Sidelines | Stuff the Truck” food drive, inviting customers to donate items that will support military service members and their families.
The food drive will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Powers Ferry Kroger, 1310 Powers Ferry Road SE in Marietta. The USO | Kroger Mobile Food Truck will be on-site during the event.
Through this partnership, the USO and Kroger will provide nutritious meals to military members and bring them a taste of home, whether they’re supporting natural disaster relief, serving in remote locations or at basic training.
Shoppers and associates are invited to join in and help stuff the truck with much-needed supplies for service member care packs.
“More than two million U.S. troops serve on active duty or are in the reserves today, including some of our own associates,” said Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Kroger is proud to continue our work with the USO to help support our troops and their families.”
WHEN: 
Sunday, July 12 
Noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: 
Powers Ferry Kroger 
1310 Powers Ferry Road SE 
Marietta, GA 30067
A suggested list of items especially needed by military service members is below and will also be available on-site. Customers may use the list as a guide; additional helpful donations also are welcome.
SUGGESTED DONATION ITEMS:
Food and Beverages:
·Kroger Protein &amp; Fiber Bar
·Simple Truth applesauce pouches
·Kroger individual trail mix
·Kroger fruit snacks
·CLIF Builders Protein Bars
·KIND granola bars
·Kroger snack meat sticks
·Small packages of beef jerky
·StarKist tuna packets
·Lunch-to-go kits
·Jif To Go peanut butter
·Kroger flavored drink packets
·Nutella &amp; Go! snack packs
·Kroger cheese dip sticks
·Kroger tuna packets
·Liquid I.V. hydration packets
·Folgers coffee-to-go packets
Personal-care items:
·Gold Bond foot powder
·Kroger razors, three- or four-packs
·Small containers of Vaseline petroleum jelly
·Kroger tampons and pads
·Kroger sunscreen
·OFF! insect repellent
Items for children and families:
·Kroger apple juice
·Boxed candy, such as Sour Patch Kids
·Crayons and coloring books
·Pop-its
·Play-Doh
·Bubbles

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Lassiter Concert Hall

As part of its 40th anniversary season, the chorus will present its Summer Show at 3 p.m. on July 12 at Lassiter Concert Hall in Marietta. In addition to the full chorus, local quartets, Classic Cuts, Fourmation, and Avoid the Frogs (ladies’ quartet) will be performing. The performance promises an afternoon of Barbershop harmony, humor and heartfelt entertainment.For tickets and more information, visit BigChickenChorus.org.

Local Event: The Big Chicken Chorus 40th Anniversary Show

The Big Chicken Chorus 40th Anniversary Show

As part of its 40th anniversary season, the chorus will present its Summer Show at 3 p.m. on July 12 at Lassiter Concert Hall...

Cobb County Civic Center

Cobb Community is "Backing the Need"
NEW backpacks and school supplies are being collected by <a href="https://kids-care2018.org/how-to-help" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KIDS CARE</a> and the Cobb County Police Department for local students in need during the 6th Annual <a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/home?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">"Backing the Need" Backpack &amp; School Supply Drive</a>.
Donations can be dropped off now through July 18 at <a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/where-to-donate?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">participating business collection sites</a> throughout Cobb County, or bring your donations to our Community Donation &amp; Volunteer Event at:
Cobb County Civic Center
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
While you drop off your donation, enjoy several FREE family-fun activities:
<ul><li>Meet Cobb County Police Officers and tour a patrol vehicle</li><li>Meet Rose, the Comfort Dog</li><li>Recycle with Keep Cobb Beautiful</li><li>Enjoy music from DJ Meltron</li></ul>
Since launching in 2021, this community-wide effort has donated 3,084 backpacks to Cobb County students in need. Last year the drive collected and distributed 1,121 backpacks with school supplies to local nonprofit organizations serving children and families throughout Cobb County.
There are three easy ways to help:
<ul><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/where-to-donate?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donate</a> new backpacks and school supplies at one of our community collection sites or on July 18.</li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/shop-online?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Shop Online</a> through KIDS CARE's Amazon or Walmart Wish Lists.</li><li>Give Financially - 100% of <a href="https://kids-care2018.org/donate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">monetary donations</a> made through July 18 will be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies.</li></ul>
For donation locations, online wish lists, and additional information, visit:
<a href="https://www.kids-care2018.org/how-to-help" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.kids-care2018.org/how-to-help</a>
Together, we can help local students start the school year prepared with the tools they need to succeed.

Local Event: Help Local Students - Donations Needed Now - July 18!

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Cobb Community is "Backing the Need"
NEW backpacks and school supplies are being collected by KIDS CARE and the Cobb County...

Help Local Students - Donations Needed Now - July 18!

Cobb Convention Center (Cobb Galleria Centre)

The premiere, family-friendly gaming event in the Southeast, the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) is a celebration of all types of gaming, including video games, tabletop board games, role-playing games, and more. Our featured attraction includes over 500 arcade games, pinball machines, and console video games to transform the Cobb Convention Center into "Georgia's Largest Arcade" July 31-August 2, 2026. With over 1,400+ board games in our free-play tabletop library, special guest panels, gaming tournaments, live music, professional wrestling, a hot pepper-eating contest, movie screenings, and more, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy at SFGE!

Local Event: Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

Fulton County

Atlanta

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

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