Around Smyrna
Events
Fall Fairs, Fests and Special Events!
There’s something special about the month of October, with the cooler weather, the shift into the “holiday” mentality and the abundance of fairs, fests and chili cook-offs. There’s an overload of family-friendly activities to enjoy between now and Halloween, so get out and enjoy all that our area has to offer! {Trunk or Treat events are […]
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3 Ways to Stay Healthy as the Seasons Change
With the recent cooling of Atlanta temperatures, many of us have welcomed Fall with open arms! For some, this seasonal change can bring a new set of symptoms and ill health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the rates of flus/colds increase during colder seasons. This has less to do with how […]
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Around Smyrna
Parent Topics
{In the Community} Cobb Moms Helping Cobb
Social media gets a bad rap these days, but here in Smyrna/Cobb we have several Facebook groups, formed by local parents, who are actively (and rapidly!) changing our community for the better. This is Part II in our series highlighting these incredible groups. Cobb Moms Helping Cobb was founded in 2014 by Rebecca Bloom. To introduce the group, I […]
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Weekend Fun, September 25-27
Saturday Special Events Document Shredding, 9am – 12pm, Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center, 884 Church Street, Smyrna. Do a little fall cleaning and clear out those old papers at this shredding event sponsored by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. Southern Museum, Museum Day Live, 9:30 – 5pm, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw. On Saturday, September 26, as […]
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Weekend Fun, Labor Day Edition
Friday Tiny Tots at Sparkles in Kennesaw, 10am – 1pm, 1000 McCollum Parkway. Tiny Tots hours are for children 5 and under. Bring your favorite (non motorized) ride-on toy and let them enjoy the rink with other little ones. $5 for admission or $8 with lunch included. There is also a bounce house, giant rainbow parachute […]
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Education
Small Business Spotlight
{Small Busines Spotlight} Buckhead Preparatory School
Though they’ve been serving the Smyrna/Vinings area for 7 years, Buckhead Preparatory School opened the doors of their current Smyrna location last fall. Their classrooms are now nestled among the trees on the 2nd floor of a building in Smyrna Market Village, facing the Veterans Memorial and the Smyrna Public Library. We’ve had the pleasure of […]
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Weekend Fun, August 28-30
Friday Due West Treasure Chest Consignment Sale. 9:30am – 6pm. Due West United Methodist Church, 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Everything for Children Consignment Sale. 9am – 8pm, St. Andrew UMC, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. This is an all seasons sale, not just fall/winter. We sell only the best quality merchandise. All of our items are tested for lead. We sell infant, […]
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