Finance + Legal Services

VyStar Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Marietta

Vystar stands apart with it's commitment to service , support and community involvement. Article by Stacey Scott As our community grows, strong financial institutions help foster stability and opportunity. VyStar Credit Union is one such organization, dedicated to serving individuals and businesses across Georgia and Florida. Founded in 1952 to support military and civil service members, VyStar has grown into one of the largest credit unions in the nation while staying true to its purpose...

Food + Beverage

Rose all day

Article and Photography by  A Sangria Mom Will Love There’s something so special about gathering around the table with the people you love—especially when there’s a beautiful, refreshing drink to share. This rosé sangria is light, vibrant, and bursting with freshness. Sweet strawberries, tart kiwi, and juicy blackberries mingle with fragrant basil and a splash of Lillet Rosé, creating the perfect balance of fruit, citrus, and floral notes. Letting everything chill together in the fridge...

Education

Susie Cox Stegall

Kennesaw's Reporter and Music Teacher Article by Andrew J. Bramlett Many longtime residents of Kennesaw remember Susie Cox Stegall, the local piano teacher, newspaper correspondent, and center of the town’s social scene. Though she passed away in 1974, she is still fondly remembered over fifty years after her death. Susie was born on October 26, 1896, and was the daughter of Albert and Susan Cox. Susie’s name likely came from her mother. She was the fifth of eight children, and attended a...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Treats of Days Gone By

The Peach Cobbler Factory aims to bring loved ones and friends together by offering nostalgic desserts and treats to West Cobb Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Paul Bickford What do you get when you combine the expertise and attention to detail that only an accountant can possess and the discipline and work ethic of a retired Air Force Veteran? You get a recipe for success! Dee and Derrick Titley, owners of The Peach Cobbler Factory-Marietta, say you can be witness to ‘a nostalgic...

Local Services

Places around town to pamper her

Gift ideas for the special women in your life! Article by West Cobb City Lifestyle staff 1. Hand and Stone Facial & Massage -   Whether you prefer Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports massage, we have a variety of options tailored to meet your needs.  https://handandstone.com/locations/kennesaw/ 2.  Truffles Vein Specialists West Cobb -  Their beautiful new location in West Cobb offers a welcoming and comfortable environment equipped with the latest technology in vein care. They are dedicated to...

Arts + Culture

Welcome Spring!

Marietta Pops Orchestra Expands Horizons With Concert of Hymns Article by Donna Harris After 15 years, the Marietta Pops Orchestra has performed just about every genre of music imaginable, except one— hymns. So to shake things up a bit, founding conductor and Music Director Dr. Paul Hill decided to put together a program of pieces that are “about as Americana as you can get” for the group’s annual spring concert.  “We have tried to cover as much variety as possible, but we have not explored a...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing in the Community

Kennesaw Business Association Celebrates 50 Years of Local Support Article by Andrew J. Bramlett | Photography by Carol Thompson A little more than 50 years ago, a group of Kennesaw residents recognized the importance of investing in their community and banded together to promote the area’s future. These leaders formed the Kennesaw Business Association (KBA) in the 1970s, and, half a century later, it continues to advocate for local investment. Though discussions about creating a business...

Entertainment

American Idol's Megan Danielle

FOLLOWING HER FAITH ONE NOTE AT A TIME Article by Tran Bui Megan Danielle’s rise to stardom might have hit a high note on American Idol , but her story started in Douglasville, Georgia, surrounded by her close-knit family and the simple joys of life. Growing up with two sisters and a brother, Megan's childhood included watching her grandpa and uncles at the racetrack, playing corn hole, and spending time together. “Family is so important to me because it’s a love like no other,” shared...

Food + Beverage

Tempt Your Tastebuds

Sample Local Cuisine While Celebrating Taste of Marietta's 30th Anniversary Article by Donna Harris Sample cuisine from some of Cobb County’s best restaurants at the 30th annual Taste of Marietta, taking place April 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., on the Marietta Square. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the family-friendly event, which is the county’s largest and longest-running food festival. Activities include samples from 60+ restaurants (“tastes” from $2-$10), chef demonstrations, a...

Arts + Culture

The Hiram Butler House

Historic Home Is Centerpiece of Kennesaw's Smith-Gilbert Gardens Article by Andrew J. Bramlett Twenty years ago, the city of Kennesaw purchased one of Kennesaw’s oldest homes and the gardens that surround it. Now known as Smith-Gilbert Gardens, visitors go there to see the plant life, but the house at its center is just as important in understanding the gardens’ history. Hiram Anderson Butler was born in 1833 in Gwinnett County, and at age 16, he began working on construction of the Western...