Farmer's Market and Craft Fest on Marietta Square - 04/29/10 04:32 PM
Another exciting Spring weekend is planned for visitors to Marietta Square.
The Marietta Square Farmer's Market returns on Saturday and and is expected to be even bigger and better than last year. The market has an average of 58 vendors and hundreds of customers each week. Market customers have lots of variety to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely, if ever, available from the grocery store. Also on hand are staples such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes, squash, beans, amazing cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole grain breads, fudge pies, jelly, jam and preserves. And for the dog lovers, All Natural and … (0 comments)

Grant Money Available to Purchas Cobb County Home! - 04/28/10 07:49 PM
With the help of a Cobb County program designed to fix foreclosed homes and make them available to deserving buyers, many people are now able to claim home ownership.
Cobb County plans to buy about 100 foreclosed homes and fix them up for resale in the next two years, said Allyson Price, the program manager for Cobb County's Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Cobb started to buy foreclosures last year and has already purchased 30 homes. It is selling them on its Web site: www.BuyCobb.com. The county had 4,340 residential foreclosures in 2009, according to Cobb County's property appraiser.
The effort is part … (0 comments)

Make Your home Choices Green - 04/26/10 04:13 PM
The 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day has recently passed.  The movement to protect our natural resources and make our environment more liveable has made great strides in the previous four decades, and for many of us, its principles have become a way of life.  Consider these options which can make our very own homes more energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Even if you don't buy into the idea that if we're not more careful as a group, the planet could soon look like one of those scenes out of those end-of-the-world movies like The Day After Tomorrow and 2012, it's … (0 comments)

Bring Your Appetite to the 17th Annual Taste of Marietta - 04/24/10 07:59 AM
Come out to Marietta Square on Sunday to enjoy a 'Taste of Marietta' and help feed the less fortunate.
The popular annual food festival, Taste of Marietta, will be held 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 25, on the Marietta Square. There is free admission and 70 restaurants and caterers will be selling food ranging from 50 cents to $4. Italian, Greek, Cajun, Chinese. Seafood, steak, barbecue. Pizza, burgers, dogs. Is your mouth watering, yet? No better way to satisfy your appetite than at the 17th Annual Taste of Marietta. Sponsored by the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with the … (3 comments)

Summer Concert Season in Marietta Begins Tonight! - 04/23/10 10:50 AM
The weather couldn't be more perfect for the start of the Glover Park Summer Concert season at Marietta Square.
The Glover Park Concert Series kicks off the 2010 season on Friday, April 23 at 8 p.m. in and around the park in downtown Marietta. The Series will continue throughout the summer, with concerts scheduled for the last Friday night of each month through September with the exception of the June concert.
The concerts are free of charge but if you're looking for a "front-row seat," a limited number of tables can be reserved -- $45 for tables of six and $55 for … (0 comments)

Come to the Smyrna Jonquil Festival! - 04/22/10 06:48 PM
Springtime celebrations continue in Cobb County.  What better way to celebrate the season!
The City of Smyrna welcomes all on the weekend of April 24 & 25. The Spring Jonquil Festival is held on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna, Georgia next to the fabulous Market Village. The festival has a history of over 21 years and will feature over 175 handmade arts & crafts booths, local non-profit companies, sponsors, puppet shows, live music, plenty of festival food, and all types of children's activities. We will also have local entertainment on the stage in front of the library. And don't … (1 comments)

Celebrate Earth Day in Marietta - 04/21/10 10:00 AM
Tomorrow will mark a very special day in our country's call to protect our environment.  April 22, 1970 was
 the first Earth Day.  Dedicated individuals and organizations have, over the past forty years, worked to
improve the quality of our land, air and water.  The community of Marietta, Georgia will undertake several
beautification projects to commemorate this special day.
 
 Keep Marietta Beautiful invites the public to be good to Mother Earth by helping clean
and beautify the city, while celebrating "Unity in the Community" and the 40th anniversary
of Earth Day April 24 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
 
More than … (0 comments)

Plant Sale Supports Cobb's Heritage - 04/20/10 11:48 AM
If you will be in the Marietta area this weekend, take the opportunity to shop for a variety of unique plants and help to support Cobb County Georgia's rich cultural heritage.
The annual Root House plant sale will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 23-24. This is an opportunity to tour an authentic 19th century heirloom garden and purchase the latest 21st century plants. A wide assortment of plants will be available, including pass-along plants, plants from wholesale growers, perennials, shrubs and the latest heirloom plants.
Master gardeners will be on hand to advise customers about the plants they purchase … (0 comments)

Mable House Summer Concert Series - 04/19/10 10:04 AM
As summertime approaches, we in the Atlanta area look forward to the outdoor concert season.  So many great venues--Chastain Park, Lakewood and Verizon Amphitheaters, to mention a few.  Here in Cobb County is a recent addition to the summer concert scene.  Mable House is attracting some great artists, so plan to visit and enjoy!
Music legend Smokey Robinson is just one of the talented performers Cobb County will welcome this summer as part of the concert series at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre.
Robinson is most commonly associated with Motown Records and his commercial success has earned him the title "King of … (0 comments)

Eat, Work Out and Fight Cancer - 04/18/10 10:12 AM
Here is another great (and tastebud-friendly) way to support the fight against cancer in Marietta.  On Monday, April 19th, instead of bringing lunch to work or cooking dinner, consider eating at either Chili's or Macaroni Grill restaurants at The Avenue West Cobb, 3625 Dallas Highway in Marietta to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.Servers at both restaurants will be competing all day on Monday in Paint Cobb Purple by selling paper Relay stars to their guests for $1 each. The restaurant that raises the most money will receive an award to display in their restaurant for the next year. … (0 comments)

Shrine Circus Shines in Marietta - 04/16/10 02:16 PM
Spring is here--always a glorious season in Georgia!  The dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom, and the outdoor activities are endless!  This year we have had stunning clear blue skies shining down upon us.  The time has come to bury the winter blues and breath in new life!
One activity that the whole family will enjoy is the traditional Shrine Circus, which comes to Marietta this time every year.  Opening April 23rd, the Yaarab Shrine Circus will take over the fairgrounds at Jim Miller Park. Come one, come all to the 2010 Yaraab Shrine Circus and Carnival. This is the world's largest Shrine Circus that … (0 comments)

Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival This Weekend - 04/14/10 04:44 PM
The weather will be beautiful, so don't miss out on the fun and festivities that will take place in Kennesaw
this weekend.
Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival will celebrate its 34th year as the City of Kennesaw
and surrounding areas turn out to celebrate the weekend of April 17 & 18, 2010. The entire
downtown area will be jam packed with people enjoying the best of today's fun-filled activities
while at the same time enjoying the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era.
 
The Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is host to one of the largest Arts & Crafts Shows in
North … (0 comments)

Beautify Your Drive Home - 04/13/10 05:50 PM
An outdoor project that is often overlooked is right under your toes.  Walkways and driveways play the crucial role of connecting, whether it's from the street to your front door or from your home to its outdoor spaces. The more interesting you make the journey, the more value you add to your home.
Designing value-boosting pathways and driveways is about knowing where you want viewers to look as they approach their destination (whether by foot or by vehicle) and what features of the home you want to emphasize.
CURRENT TRENDS
•·Elaborate paving. Asphalt may be the most common material, but more … (1 comments)

What Your Landscape Needs Most - 04/11/10 11:59 AM
You have invested so much time and money into your landscape enhancement.  Don't forget one important factor that protect your investment and help provide years of enjoyment.
Great landscaping isn't worth much unless it's maintained. And what keeps your outdoor areas green and healthy? Water, of course. If you don't have the time to do it yourself or money to hire someone else to do it, an irrigation system is ideal.
Irrigation isn't the only way to incorporate water in your landscaping. Water features like a fountain or koi pond add beauty and a sense of serenity while increasing your home's … (2 comments)

Light Up Your Life! - 04/08/10 11:35 AM
Outdoor lighting is like jewelry for your home's exterior. Decorative lights along walkways, area lighting for outdoor spaces and flood lights over entrance areas and at corners of the house are all appealing ways to incorporate lighting into your landscaping. And with inexpensive options available, lights are an affordable way to add style to your home and provide safety and security at night.
CURRENT TRENDS
• Energy efficiency. New technologies in LED and solar-powered landscape lighting have become increasingly popular for their affordability, convenient installation and ease of maintenance. Low voltage lighting kits continue to be a solid choice for homeowners.
… (0 comments)

Enhance Your Landscaping with the Right Plants - 04/05/10 04:54 PM
There is nothing more beautiful than when the flowers, trees and shrubs come alive with color in the Spring.  Adding attractive flowers and plants to your front yard is an easy way to add value to your home. But don't just pick up the prettiest flowers you see and start planting.
Effective landscaping should give your home a polished, pulled-together look. Whether you hire a professional or do your own research, come up with a cohesive landscaping plan and properly place plants and trees that achieve your vision.
CURRENT TRENDS
•·Plants with purpose. Choose perennials strategically so that as one fades, … (1 comments)

Keep Your Lawn Fresh and Green - 04/03/10 09:15 AM
We all know that we only get one chance to make a first impression.  Regarding our homes, the condition of the exterior is most important, since this is what people see first.  Whether your home is on the market or not, maintaining the exterior is essential to enhancing your home's property value.
Your lawn is the first thing people see when they approach your home, and regardless about what people say about judging a book by its cover, it's crucial to make a positive first impression. In buyers' minds, if you've neglected the outside of your home, imagine how bad it … (1 comments)

 
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