Lake Allatoona in Late Summer: Beaches, Marinas, and a Plan for the Day
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaLake Allatoona is one of the best local resources in NW Metro Atlanta, and August is one of the best…
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Prepare Now for Back to School in NW Metro Atlanta
NW Metro Atlanta · Local LivingA standard school supply list runs about $38 to $45 per student if you shop Target or Walmart, and about…
4th of July in Cobb & Cherokee Counties | Marna Friedman
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaCobb and Cherokee counties host several Fourth of July celebrations, and most cities run their own version with daytime festivities…
A Guide to the Marietta Square: Dining, Shops, and the Green
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaThe Marietta Square is the historic downtown center of Marietta, the Cobb County seat, built around Glover Park in the…
North Georgia Wineries: Summer 2026 Guide | Marna Friedman
Local Guide · Things To DoNorth Georgia wine country is open and busy this summer, and a short drive north of NW Metro Atlanta puts…
Canton – Woodstock Dining Guide
Local Guide · Cherokee CountyThe dining scene around Canton and Woodstock centers on two very different walkable downtowns, each with its own character. Downtown Woodstock…
A Staycation Guide to NW Metro Atlanta: Ideas Close to Home
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaA staycation is simply a break taken close to home rather than on the road, and NW Metro Atlanta is…
Downtown Woodstock: Shops, Dining, and the Amphitheater
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaDowntown Woodstock is a walkable district in Cherokee County, about 30 miles north of Atlanta off I-575, built around locally…
Summer Farmers Markets in NW Metro Atlanta
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaNW Metro Atlanta has a strong network of seasonal farmers markets, with established markets in Marietta, Acworth, Kennesaw, Woodstock, and…
Lake Allatoona Summer Guide: Boating, Swimming, and Shoreline Recreation
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaLake Allatoona is a roughly 12,000-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Etowah River, with more than 270…