Education

City's Choice

3 Books to Read to Your Child Starting School Article by Ana Markosi 1.  School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson This story fosters excitement for learning, following a boy as he finds new and interesting things everywhere he looks. 2. How To Get Your Octopus to School by Becky Scharnhorst This humorous story follows an octopus who is nervous about starting school as he finds clever places to hide at home. 3. The Smallest Spot of a Dot by Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler When...

Food + Beverage

Chocolate Chip Cookies

The perfect midday treat Article by Ana Markosi Chewy, buttery, and perfectly sweet. These delectable cookies that melt in your mouth are the perfect lunchbox treat to squeeze a little joy into busy days. This simple recipe makes around 24 cookies to enjoy throughout the week. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs ...

Life + Culture

Furry Friend Foundations

A focus on local animal organizations and the people that make them possible. Article by Wendy Edwards Good Mews Sometimes you're just born with it—a compassionate nature and a drive to make a difference. For Nikki Healy, Executive Director of Cobb County’s Good Mews, that determination led her to the abandoned and underserved. In return, she found family and some of the most loved felines in the world. Healy’s passion began early. “I have raised all sorts of wild birds, squirrels, kittens...

Arts + Culture

Kennesaw First Baptist Church

Article by Andrew J. Bramlett In October 1877, the Christian Index, an Atlanta Baptist newspaper, recounted the founding of what is today Kennesaw First Baptist Church. According to the paper, in 1874, our “community was largely composed of Universalists, and there were many professed…Infidels.” At the time, Downtown Kennesaw had no churches, with the nearest religious building being Shiloh Church northeast of town. A Baptist preacher was sent to the community and began building a congregation...

Sports + Recreation

Hike West Cobb

Kid-friendly trails to explore this summer Article by Ana Markosi Trail Guide Rusty Bucket Trail, Allatoona Creek Park This one-mile loop weaves through pine thicket and hardwood forest, a gorgeous backdrop to your walk. The trail was named after the hundreds of rusted paint buckets found when it was built, which hikers can find decorating trail markers.  Environmental Trail, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park This trail provides an opportunity to discover Kennesaw...

Auto + Marine

Drive the Dream, Cruise in Style

Gulf Carts Custom Unveils Exclusive Mini E-Wagon Golf Cart Article by West Cobb City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Provided Calling all those who crave where luxury meets play. For those who value elegance, performance and the joy of the journey, Gulf Carts Custom founders Lisa Thibault and Lan Pham introduce the most exclusive Mini E-Wagon golf cart yet. A stunning fusion of elite style, cutting-edge convenience and adventurous spirit, this low-speed vehicle is designed to turn heads and...

Food + Beverage

Patriotic Desserts

Celebrating Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars Article and Photography by ​​​​​​Ingredients needed: 2 (6.75-oz.) pkg. crisp, sweet cookies (such as Pepperidge Farm Bordeaux cookies) 1/4 cup salted butter, melted 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (about 5 oz.) 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided 2 tablespoons water, divided 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (about 5 1/2 oz.) 3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt ...

Travel

McLemore Resort

Where Elevation Meets Aspiration: A Golf and Resort Experience Article by Jamie Fraser | Photography by Courtesy of McLemore Resort Less than two hours north of Atlanta lies a mountaintop escape where heritage and hospitality converge into unforgettable experiences: McLemore Resort. Perched on the edge of Lookout Mountain, McLemore is not just a destination, it’s for those who crave the soul of sport and the spirit of luxury.  Golf That Moves You, Literally and Spiritually There are two...

Life + Culture

Help the Count!

Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Article by Ana Markosi The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County (MGVOCC) is proud to host the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC) on August 22 and 23 at nine of their gardens across Cobb County. The census, a project of the University of Georgia Extension, was created to help generate an economic valuation for pollination. "In the state of Georgia, the number one economic driver is still agriculture, even in 2025," Becky...

Sports + Recreation

The Friends of Kennesaw Mountain

Supporting one of Atlanta’s most important cultural resources Article by Ana Markosi Donald Olds, President of the Friends of Kennesaw Mountain explains why you should get involved in a great organization that cares for Kennesaw Mountain's parks. What can someone expect from a trail club workday? We'll have some work for you on the trails and talk about the history or geology. It's not necessarily Civil War history. There's Creek and Cherokee history, too. You get a bit of education and...