Anne Ortiz's (anneortiz) Blog

How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a little exercise and gourmet food? A place even your kids could find interesting? This "spa" need not cost much; in fact, it will save you money. It's a home vegetable garden, and don't be intimidated if you've never planted...

The next First Friday Art Walk will be held on Friday May 7th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Come enjoy one of the most popular events on the Square.   The First Friday Art Walks takes place in historic Marietta Square on the first Friday of each month from April to October. The Art Walk is a free, sel...

Yes, the warming trend is reminding us that summer is quickly approaching.  The time is now to prepare our outdoor spaces for warm weather enjoyment.  Any size space can be decorated to fit your area and budget. Homeowners with sprawling backyards often put at least a bit of effort into decoratin...

As Cobb County, Georgia continues to grow, public projects designed to meet the needs of the community are being carried out. A project to provide traffic congestion relief in Town Center area Cobb dignitaries recently held a ground breaking ceremony for the Big Shanty expansion project, a two-mi...

The outdoor season has arrived and Kennesaw, Georgia is hosting many warm weather events for all to enjoy. The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department welcomes World Karate Champion, actor, author, motivator, philanthropist and humanitarian Billy Blanks(R) to the Ben Robertson Community Ce...