MDJ Photos

Last Day at Imagine Mableton

Jun 01, 2012
Imagine International Academy of Mableton Principal James Owmby attempts to comfort kindergartener Soleil Smith, 5, as she leaves the Mableton school for the last time, as it will close after this school year. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Guests Enjoy Brown Bag Concert Series

May 31, 2012
Keren Leppo of Marietta performs for the crowd gathered in Glover Park for the weekly Brown Bag Concert Series in May. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Marine Receives Purple Heart

May 30, 2012
Retired Marine Sgt. Monroe Seigle of Holly Springs, a 2001 graduate of Marietta High School, receives his Purple Heart from his uncle Jerry Ritchie of Marietta, left, who is a Vietnam veteran and a recipient of the Bronze Star on Wednesday morning at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Seigle was serving in Iraq in 2006 when he was injured by an improvised explosive device and received a concussion. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Marietta Memorial Day Ceremony

May 28, 2012
Staff/Todd Hull Monday's Memorial Day Program was held at the top of the Marietta National Military Cemetery. Here, guest speaker Brigadier General William Duffy addresses the crowd.

Smyrna Holds Memorial Day Program

May 28, 2012
American Legion Post 160 Commander Harold Watkins, left, and Campbell High School JROTC member John Beasley salute as they place a wreath at the Veteran's Memorial during Monday's Smyrna Memorial Day Program. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

American Legion Flag Retirement

May 28, 2012
American Legion Post 294 first senior vice commander Donna Redner, left, deems the American flags as worn and have served their purpose serving the country as sergeant at arms Greg Redner, right, presents them to her during Monday afternoon's flag retirement ceremony at the American Legion Post 294 in Powder Springs. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Marietta Graduation

May 27, 2012
Graduates toss their caps at the end of Marietta High School's graduation ceremony at Northcutt Stadium on Saturday morning.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Pebblebrook Commencement Ceremony

May 27, 2012
Performing arts vocal students perform an Irish blessing during Pebblebrook High School's commencement ceremony at Roswell Street Baptist Church on Saturday.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Osborne Commencement Ceremony

May 26, 2012
Tierra Webb, center, Takierra Clemons, right, and the other seniors brake out into a school chant at the end of Osborne High School's commencement Ceremony at Turner Chapel AME Church on May 25.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Lassiter Commencement Ceremony

May 26, 2012
Hannah Gray Lentjes waves to friends and family as the senior processional enters the Kennesaw State University Convocation Center for Lassiter High School's graduation.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Kell High School Graduation

May 25, 2012
Daniel Crowe hugs Kathleen Angelucci, a board of education member, as he receives his diploma during Kell High School's commencement at Roswell Street Baptist Church on May 24, marking the school's 10th year. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Last Day at Sky View Elementary

May 25, 2012
Helene Florian, center, wipes away tears as she and fellow fifth graders participate in their 'Walk of Honor' through the halls of Sky View Elementary on the last day of school on Thursday. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

New drug dog is on duty with Cobb Police

May 24, 2012
Fair Oaks Elementary students, from left, Savannah Wade, Alexis Mitchell, Alisha Mitchell and Stephanie Pedroza meet Ghost, the new campus police canine for the Cobb County School District. Ghost is a three-year-old yellow Labrador. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Marietta Greek Festival

May 18, 2012
Festival-goers dance in the amphitheater at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church as the band plays during the Marietta Greek Festival on Friday. The festival continues today from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Strand Theatre Phone-A-Thon

May 17, 2012

Choi Kwang Do Class in West Cobb

May 14, 2012
Joshua Gillum, 9, son of Michael and Karen Gillum of Kennesaw works on his punching technique during his Choi Kwang Do class on March 14. STAFF/TODD HULL.

Hickory Hills Park Grand Opening

May 11, 2012
Bill Bruton, city manager, welcomes everyone to the grand opening of Hickory Hills Park on Friday.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Taste of East Cobb

May 07, 2012
The 7th annual Taste of East Cobb was held on Saturday at The Avenue at East Cobb. Here, local resident Amanda Flaks tries one of the grilled kabobs from Brazillian Bakery. - Staff/Todd Hull

Day of Prayer in Acworth

May 03, 2012
Danielle Moon, one half of "2 Moon", a music group with her father, Herb, sings as the middle school chorus from North Cobb Christian School, led by Amy Wallace, wave their arms in praise at the National Day of Prayer ceremony in front of city hall in Acworth on Thursday.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Walsh Returns Home

May 02, 2012
A sign commemorating the life of Lt. Jonathan Walsh hangs outside of the Big Shanty Barbershop in downtown Kennesaw. STAFF/NATHAN SELF.

Delivery Ceremony for Final F-22 Raptor

May 02, 2012
Shan Cooper, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company vice president and Marietta site general manager, speaks of how today is a memorable day as the final F-22 Raptor is delivered on Wednesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

2012 Taste of Marietta

Apr 30, 2012
At noon on Sunday, people fill the streets around the square, buying food from vendors for Taste of Marietta. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Annual MHS Prom Photos at Brumby Hall

Apr 17, 2012
Marietta High School students pose for a photo at Brumby Hall before the prom on Saturday afternoon. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

First Lady Sandra Deal Visits Sope Creek

Apr 17, 2012
From right, Sope Creek physical education coach Shawn Maloney speaks about the school's Sunrise and Body Shop class that is available to students before classes to Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal as Principal Martha Whalen listens and students exercise behind them on Friday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Mother and Child Statue Dedication

Apr 17, 2012
Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin, left, unveils the mother and child statue, by sculptors T.J. Dixon and James Nelson, with Betty Hunter, a former city councilwoman and member of the Marietta Confederate Cemetery Foundation, at Brown Park on Sunday. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Great Locomotive Chase Weekend events

Apr 14, 2012
Mayor Steve Tumlin, right, talks with bandmaster John Carruth before the 8th Regimental Band of the Georgia Volunteer Infantry performs at Glover Park on Saturday as part of Marietta's Great Locomotive Chase weekend events.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Kennesaw Charter Opens New Location

Apr 10, 2012
Fourth grade teacher Kym Rich points out the kindergarten classroom to Kaya Wetterhan during the first day at Kennesaw Charter School's new building on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Play Day at Laurel Park

Apr 10, 2012
Local resident Jennifer Hawkins pushes her daughter Brynleigh, 2, on the swings at Laurel Park on Sunday afternoon. Staff/Todd Hull

Annual Family Easter Egg Hunt

Apr 10, 2012
Marlen French of Marietta has held an egg hunt for her grandchildren for the last ten years. Here, grand-daughter Ashley, 10, daughter of Ronda and Pete Smith, finds an egg hidden in Marlen's garden on Sunday afternoon. Staff/Todd Hull

N.E. Cobb Community Egg Drop

Apr 10, 2012
Hundreds of eggs were dropped out onto the field at Sprayberry High School to go along with the several thousand already waiting to be picked up on Saturday morning. Staff/Todd Hull

Bray Family Farms Prepare for Market

Apr 06, 2012
Andy Bray of Bray Family Farms feeds his chickens at his Powder Springs farm. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Children Create Art at East Cobb Park

Apr 06, 2012
Tristyn Nutly, 5, paints an interpretation of Vincent Van Gogh's painting "Flowering Almond Branch" during the ARTSCAPE! class her mother Marietta based artist Kent Nutly hosted in East Cobb Park on Wednesday morning. STAFF / ERIN GRAY

Holy Week Events

Apr 05, 2012
Participants of the Holy Week Pilgrimage for Immigrants marched eight miles from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Smyrna to Glover Park carrying a cross, foreground, for Holy Thursday.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan

Prayer Rally for Trayvon Martin

Apr 01, 2012
An unidentified woman holds a sign that reads 'justice for Trayvon' as she raises her hand in prayer alongside others at a prayer rally for Trayvon Martin in Glover Park on April 1.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

World Record Attempt at KSU

Mar 31, 2012
Emmanuel Jal, an international hip-hop artist from Southern Sudan, performs while attendees dance on stage after the attempt at breaking the world record for the largest human peace sign at Kennesaw State University on March 31.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan

Children Enjoy Vinings Egg Hunt

Mar 30, 2012
Harris Bland, 16 months, son of Jennifer and Trabue Bland, of Vinings takes it easy in his stroller after an exciting afternoon of hunting Easter eggs at the Pace House in Vinings. STAFF/NATHAN SELF.

Hardin Fundraises for March of Dimes

Mar 30, 2012
The whipped cream pie flies into the face of construction manager Stephen Watlington as executive assistant Joye Evans gets the chance to throw the pie on Wednesday afternoon. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Residents Enjoy Warm Weather

Mar 26, 2012
Rachel Ogletree, 22 months, of Marietta inspects the flowers at East Cobb Park on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Freeman Poole Senior Center Dancing

Mar 20, 2012
Warren Perry of Marietta spins Barbara Swain of Marietta as they square dance at the Freeman Poole Senior Center in Smyrna. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Smyrna St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Mar 17, 2012
Mayor Max Bacon, right, talks with Joel Powell, of Smyrna, and his 3-year-old daughter, Brooke, at the Smyrna St. Patrick's Day Fest. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN
MDJ Photo Archives

Freeman Poole Senior Center St. Patty's

Mar 17, 2012
slideshow

Truck Loses Load on South Cobb Drive

Mar 15, 2012
slideshow

Soles4Souls Collection at Eastside Christian

Mar 15, 2012
slideshow

Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years

Mar 13, 2012
slideshow

North Cobb Christian's "The King and I"

Mar 13, 2012
slideshow

The Peachtree Trolley Company

Mar 12, 2012
slideshow

Newt Gingrich Election Night Party

Mar 06, 2012
slideshow

Wild West Fest Kiwanis Arrests

Mar 05, 2012
slideshow

Henley Vansant Portrait Dedication

Mar 05, 2012
slideshow

Read Across America

Mar 05, 2012
slideshow

Newt Gingrich Speaks at Cobb Chamber Breakfast

Mar 01, 2012
slideshow

U.N. Dignitaries visit SPSU

Feb 27, 2012
slideshow

Be Dynamic Class at Be Yoga

Feb 25, 2012
slideshow

North Cobb Christian Wax Museum

Feb 24, 2012
slideshow

Move-Over Law Guidelines

Feb 23, 2012
slideshow

Newt Gingrich Campaign Stop in Cobb

Feb 19, 2012
slideshow

Carmo Family Procession

Feb 13, 2012
slideshow

Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

Feb 13, 2012
slideshow

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation Rally

Feb 13, 2012
slideshow

Marietta Mardi Gras 5k

Feb 13, 2012
slideshow

Weather Encourages Park Play

Jan 31, 2012
slideshow

Community Salutes Fallen Officer

Jan 30, 2012
slideshow

Children Enjoy Story Time

Jan 30, 2012
slideshow

Gail Thomas Police Procession

Jan 29, 2012
slideshow

Cumberland CID Maglev Tour

Jan 28, 2012
slideshow

Special Olympic Events in Cobb County

Jan 21, 2012
slideshow

Dr. Limbeck's State of the Schools Address

Jan 18, 2012
slideshow

Deuce McAllister Visits Marietta Middle

Jan 17, 2012
slideshow

MLK Event at Cobb Civic Center

Jan 16, 2012
slideshow

'Odd Couple' at Strand Theatre

Jan 12, 2012
slideshow

First Day of 2012 Legislative Session

Jan 10, 2012
slideshow

"Bring One for the Chipper" Event

Jan 09, 2012
slideshow

Marietta Square Winter Farmer's Market

Jan 09, 2012
slideshow

Surprise Corvette for Veteran

Jan 07, 2012
slideshow

Joe Mack Wilson Park Groundbreaking

Jan 06, 2012
slideshow

Smyrna Community Dancers

Jan 05, 2012
slideshow

Recycletronics Program

Jan 04, 2012
slideshow

Occupy Cobb

Jan 03, 2012
slideshow

MPC Opens in West Cobb

Dec 28, 2011
slideshow

Olympics...Here They Come!

Dec 28, 2011
slideshow