MABLETON — Children received free books Thursday afternoon at the South Cobb Regional Library, thanks to Learning Spaces, a program funded by United Way of Greater Atlanta. The book at the Learning Spaces literacy pop-up, "Building a House," came with a bag from the library with gifts and ac…
MARIETTA — Lemon Street Grammar School's doors were opened to the public Friday, giving visitors a look at the history of the school which served elementary-aged Black children during segregation. Marietta City Schools' night school began this week in the facility, and the Marietta Performan…
ACWORTH — A small group of kids honed their pickleball skills in a lesson at the Acworth Community Center Wednesday morning. The children volleyed back and forth, played catch to practice hand-eye coordination and bounced pickleballs in the air.
View a collection of photos of memorials and mementos left for Hank Aaron at Truist Park and at the site of his record-setting 715th career home run where Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium once stood.
ACWORTH — Families took advantage of the mild weather Tuesday afternoon at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. Children rode scooters and bicycles or played on the large playground, while their parents watched, and adults walked the park's trails.
"Toys Circus," a delivery of toys to low-income children in the City of Marietta, took place on Dec. 26.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'
He hadn’t kept Christmas from coming, it came! Somehow or other it came just the same. - Dr. Seuss
Many traditions have been amended in 2020 due to the dastardly virus we are learning to live with. But it "couldn't stop Christmas, it came just the same," although with some adjustments. Holiday carolers were muffled by masks, end-of-year office parties canceled, the guest lists for family …
WellStar Health System shared the following images and stories with the Marietta Daily Journal.
Prior to Saturday, the last time the Army-Navy game played at West Point was in 1943. The starting defensive tackle in that game was 100-year-old Jack Gillooly, who was interviewed about it on ESPN and CBS over the weekend. Gillooly served and was wounded on the USS Columbia in the largest n…
Santa Claus made a visit to Marietta Thursday on the first of three days of the city's "Santa Blitz." Santa is taking a different route around the city every day, giving residents a chance to see him and hear a "Ho, ho, ho" as he rides a fire truck through town, escorted by Marietta police.
Kennesaw State University student Lucas Rice dropped by the Outdoor Adventures office on campus one day to inquire about working there, and he wound up with much more than just his current job.
