One of the biggest festivals to hit South Cobb will take place on Saturday fr at Riverview Landing, the new development being built on Riverview Road in Mableton. Dog Days at The Market kicks off the grand opening of “The Market” at Georgia’s largest off-leash dog pasture on Saturday. The day’s proceeds will benefit Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption.    Dogs are welcome to roam in Georgia’s largest dog pasture, a five-acre, fenced-in area which runs along the Chattahoochee River. Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption will have dogs on-site and adoptions can be made at APRA’s new facility in Smyrna. The …

Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22 - High School Musical is presented by The Theatre Project and is based on the Disney movie. Enjoy a show outdoors. Rain or shine (pavilion is covered). Where: Mable House Art Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton When: Friday-Saturday: 7pm. Sunday: 3pm Who: Family Show (probably 10 & up) How: Purchase Tickets Cost: Children 12 and under, FREE. Above 13 years old, only $5. A table for 4 sells for $30 Saturday, April 21 - Movie Night at Taylor Brawner Park Movie screening: Happy Feet. Gather the kids and kin to watch the world's most famous tap-dancing …

  The Austell Community Market and Bazaar will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Originally scheduled for this Saturday, the popular outdoor event will be held in downtown Austell and will be a family-friendly event open to all. The threat of rain cancelled the activities planned for Saturday. The market will take place on the corner of Jefferson Street and Mulberry Street with free ample parking around downtown Austell. It offers a wide variety of produce, arts and crafts, and other merchandise, music all day long, activities for children, and plenty of great …

Enjoy some family time on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Austell Target, which is hosting a free reading event of Dr. Suess' The Lorax. Children will get a reusable Target bag of cool activities, too. The event is part of the National Education Association's Read Across America program. Here's some other things going on in our community this weekend: Saturday, February 25, 2012 6th Annual Children's Boutique Sale 1381 Market Street 9:00am Free Women's Self Defense Workshop Moore's Chinese Martial Arts 1810 Spring Road 3:30 pm Sunday, February 26, 2012 Triumphant Community's 11th Church …

Celebrate Arbor Day in South Cobb by planting vegetables and tree seedlings, which are being given out for free by Keep Cobb Beautiful at the South Cobb Recreation Center at 9 a.m. The giveaways will also take place at Lost Mountain Park (4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs), East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road, Marietta) and Harrison Park (2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta). Georgia's Arbor Day is a time to reflect on the importance of trees in our state. While National Arbor Day is the third Friday in April, it is too warm then to plant trees in Georgia. Every tree planted helps clean the air …

Give back to the community and the environment on Saturday by helping to protect native plants in Heritage Park. The Heritage Park Native Plants Restoration runs from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email mcda5958@­bellsouth.­net. Cobb County’s African-American trailblazers will be honored as part of Black History Month at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Marietta on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Click here for tickets. Bishop Paul S. Morton will be the musical guest for the evening and Reggie Gay is the master of ceremonies. Austell’s own Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan will be one of …

The Cobb County Public Library System is honoring the contributions and lasting legacies of African Americans throughout history with events during January and February. All events are free and open to the public.  The highlight of the library system’s celebration will be the second-annual African American History Month Gala on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Central Library. This informal event will feature performances by the Zion Liturgical Dancers, the AL Burruss Unity Drummers, the South Cobb High School Steppers, saxophonist Ravan Durr and special readings by Deane Bonner. Other …

This weekend will have the highest temperatures of the week, so get out and take advantage of them and get started on that New Year’s Resolution to show off your talents or to get in shape. There is a 20 percent chance of showers on Saturday, according to the National Weather Center out of Peachtree City, so bring an umbrella, just in case. Come out and show off your talents to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for Cobb’s 26th annual MLK celebration. Auditions for the celebration begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta…

Saturday 1 pm – 3 pm New Manchester History Hike. Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mount Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs. The historian or ranger-led mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. No dogs or children under 6 years please. The cost is $4 plus $5 parking. For more information, call 770-732-5871. Christmas Eve Services 5:00 pm Crosspoint Presbyterian Church, 4061 King Springs Road, Smyrna, 770-333-1775 Lutheran Church of the Nativity, 2450 Clay Road, Austell…

Get out of bed and get out and about with the family this Saturday morning in South Cobb.   Munch on Pancakes While the Kids Shop At Sanders Elementary's annual holiday event, families can chow down on a great pancake breakfast (free to PTA members). Children can participate in various crafts, have their faces painted or peruse the "holiday shop" where they can purchase gifts for their family and friends. The event begins at 9 a.m. and many local high school students have volunteered to help throughout the morning. Have a Fun Morning Run at Mableton Elementary's Jingle Jog Get out of bed this…

Get ready to load up the family and take advantage of all the free, fun holiday events planned this weekend in South Cobb. On Friday, bring out the kiddos for the City of Austell's annual tree lighting event at Collar Park at 6:30 p.m. The entire downtown will be lit up with festive displays. Attendees can get their fill of free hot dogs, homemade treats, hot cocoa and more, while listening to local school choruses. Of course, Santa will make a guest appearance with his elves for photos and greetings. Check out last year's event. Friday also marks the opening of this year's Christmas House at…

Weekends were made for dancing, so be sure not to miss the “2011 National Dance Day/Dance 4 Your Life” event being held at Six Flags Over Georgia on July 30, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Professional dancers in association with the popular TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” will be on hand to instruct participants in a variety of dance moves. This event is sponsored by the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Larry King Cardiac Foundation in an effort to promote daily dance as an effective exercise to increase health and fitness for all ages. The dance-off is free and discount tickets to Six …

Take a step back to a time when girls wore poodle skirts and guys with slicked back hair drove hot rods and hung out at the local malt shop. This Friday starting at 7 p.m., come out and enjoy an evening of “Grease”  performed by the members of the Footlights Summer Camp. The play is being held at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre and is free to the public. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. so bring your picnic basket, gather your friends and family and get the weekend started right.Japanese films have been leaving an indelible mark on viewers and the film industry since the infamous movie “Godzilla” …

The weekend is almost here, and it’s time to relax. Check out these activities for some end-of-the-workweek fun. It’s game day at the South Cobb Recreation Center. Destiny World Church, in cooperation with Visions for Souls Church, will be hosting a community volleyball tournament on Sunday beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is the fourth tournament being held to help foster fellowship between churches located in the South Cobb area. Participants do not need to be members of the church , just come on out and have fun with other local residents. Call 678-653-0331 for further information.Get a start …

Summer time is fun time in downtown Austell this Saturday  when the city will be hosting an Austell Community Market and Bazaar. This community event will be held on the corner of Jefferson and Mulberry streets beginning at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and is free to the public. There will be plenty of activities for the kids along with a variety of food, art, crafts and a host of other items for sale. With free music playing all day long and plenty of free parking this is an event not to be missed.The Mable House Barnes Amphitheater continues with their Summer Candlelite Concert Series this Saturday …

There's plenty to do in South Cobb this weekend. Check out some of our top picks. Get your walking shoes on and help raise money for the Children’s Network Miracle Hospitals on Sunday at Six Flags Over Georgia. The fourth annual A Walk in the Park is open to participants of all ages and included with registration is a free breakfast, gift bag and official t-shirt. Tickets to the park are not included with the registration fee but participants who have raised $50 or more will receive a free ticket good for the rest of the day. In addition, walkers who raise $100 will receive one entry to win …

The weekend is here, and there’s plenty to do in South Cobb.Mexico Lindo in Mableton kick starts the summer fun on Friday, with free live acoustical music on Friday and Saturday nights beginning around 8 p.m. What better way to relax after a hard work week than to sip on a couple of cold ones while enjoying music from aspiring artists or longtime local favorites? Weekend drink specials are also available.Lisa’s Dance Spot dance ensemble will be entertaining South Cobb residents once again this weekend. On Sunday, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. the third annual “Blast From the Past” dance recital …

Mexico Lindo is at it again, Salsa style. Get ready for “Salsa on the Patio Part II" being held at this popular Mableton restaurant on Sunday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. D.J. talent provided by La Noche Baila will be spinning tunes to get you on the dance floor and swinging those hips Latin style. A $5 cover is all that’s required to join in the fun and with food and drink specials throughout the night it’s sure to be one Memorial Day celebration you soon won’t forget. Revelers must be 21 and over.Traditional blues and R&B artist Hugh Vaughn will be “burnin’ down the house” with his original and …

Here's your best bets for weekend fun in and around South CObb:MABLETON COMMUNITY DAY AND 5K RACEWhere/When: Mable House Complex, Saturday,  5K race beginning at 8 a.m.Why Go: Come out and celebrate with friends and family. Enjoy a day of live music, kids' activities, delicious food, a car show and more. Be sure to stay for the free candlelight concert beginning at 7 p.m.Pricing: Free entry. Food pricing varies.DINNER AND JAZZWhere/When: Mableton Cafe, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.Why Go: Listen to the sounds of award-winning saxophonist Joel …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.Patch is coming to the rescue. HAPPY HOUR SPECIALSWhere/When: Fat Cats Good Food & Fun, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 6 p.m..Why Go: Have some fun without breaking the bank at Fat Cats. Weekend happy hour specials include 12-ounce glasses of domestic beer for $1.50 as well as $7 for domestic pitchers. Stick around for live DJ entertainment to start the weekend off right. Mixed drink specials are also available.Pricing: Free entry, other drink and food prices vary.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - THE DANIELS …