Alive in Roswell Tonight + Marietta's Data Center Fight

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What's up, neighbors!

If you've got nothing going on tonight, Alive in Roswell takes over Historic Canton Street from 6 to 10. Free street festival, live music, and local restaurants spilling right out onto the sidewalk. It's a 10 to 15 minute drive from East Cobb and it's worth it every time. We'll be there.

The World Cup is the main event this weekend, and you don't need a ticket to be part of it. It's in Atlanta right now, and the Battery is putting matches up on the big screen out on the Plaza Green, free to walk up and watch. Friday afternoon the USA plays Australia at 3, and since it lands on the Juneteenth day off, a lot of you won't even have work. Bring a chair, grab food from one of the restaurants steps away, and stay for the whole 90 minutes. It's a short drive, and the World Cup only comes around every four years.

Sunday is Father's Day. If dad's into baseball, the Braves play the Brewers at 1:35 with a kids giveaway, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center is letting dads and granddads in free all day.

Scroll down for the full weekend rundown (58 events!), the local news, a restaurant we've been meaning to tell you about, and a fun guessing game for a showcase home for sale in the area.

- Andrew

When was the last time you actually looked at your homeowners policy?

For most folks in East Cobb, the honest answer is "when we bought the house." Which would be fine, except home values around here are up $150K to $200K+ since 2020. If your policy hasn't kept up, your dwelling limit is probably short of what it would actually cost to rebuild today.

That gap won't show up on your bill. It only shows up when you file a claim, which is the worst time to find out.

Peachy Insurance is Atlanta-based and built to make this kind of check painless. No call center, no upselling, no runaround. Just a licensed local agent who looks at your full picture and gives you a straight answer on where you stand.

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800 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Fri–Sun, June 19–21
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The World Cup is in Atlanta right now, and you don't need a ticket to be part of it.

The Battery is putting matches up on the big screen on the Plaza Green all weekend, and it's FREE to walk up and watch.

Friday is the one to circle: USA plays Australia at 3 PM, and it lands right on the Juneteenth day off for many of you, so you've got no excuse to miss it.

Bring lawn chairs, grab food from one of the 20-plus restaurants steps away, and stay for the whole 90 minutes.

It's a short drive from East Cobb, and the energy down there with the world in town is something else.

This only happens once every four years aka...if you've been meaning to soak up a little of it, this is the weekend.

This is the spot my wife drags me to when she wants to celebrate something, and honestly she's never wrong about it. Brazilian all-you-can-eat barbecue, done right. The room is relaxed, not stuffy, so leave the blazer at home.

Works for a group, works for date night, works for anyone who just wants to eat a pile of really good meat without making a whole production out of it.

The cheese bread is famous for a reason. Order it, eat it, order more. If you want something heartier and more traditional, the feijoada stew is a solid call. And the barbecue just keeps coming around, which is the entire point of the place.

Here's the part nobody expects: they serve breakfast and open at 10am every day. A steakhouse you can hit in the morning. That makes it way more versatile than it looks from the outside.

Steak House | 4.6★
Hours:
Mon - Thu 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri - Sat 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🚗 See directions to Rio Steakhouse & Bakery on Google Maps

Sweatline Fitness sits right off Allgood Road in Marietta, and walking in, the setup is more serious than people expect.

Full basketball court, a real weight room, sports performance gear, and a recovery room, all under one roof. Reviewers keep calling out how clean and well-kept the place is, and that matters more than people say out loud.

Coach Lisa runs the youth athletic training side, and the parents bringing their kids in are seeing real results. Not just stronger kids. More confident ones.

One mom put it plainly: her son looks forward to every single session. That's a hard thing to fake.

Now, it's a smaller shop by review count, which really just means the whole neighborhood hasn't found it yet.

The 4.7 stars across 11 reviews is clean, no noise, no complaints buried in there.

If you've got a kid who plays a sport and you're tired of crowded big-box gyms where nobody learns your name, Sweatline is worth a look.

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5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,175 sq ft
0.6 acre lot

A) $850,000

B) $890,000

C) $920,00

D) $940,000

Residents packed a recent Marietta City Council meeting to push back on possible data center development in the city, with activist groups A Better Cobb and Not For Us, Cobb County driving the turnout. Ahead of time, city officials had been calling some of the claims floating around "misinformation." Didn't keep anybody home.

Why it matters: data centers bring real economic activity, but they also raise legitimate questions about noise, power draw, and how a neighborhood actually feels to live in. Both things can be true, which is exactly why the room was full. The debate is still live, and the city hasn't closed the door on it.

Want a say in it? Watch the upcoming council agendas. Marietta City Council meetings are open to the public, and that room is where this gets decided.

Sources: The Georgia Sun | WSB-TV

Authority Brands, a big home services franchising company, is planting its flag at 200 Galleria Parkway with a new 48,000-square-foot Franchisee Success Center. Most of the roles will sit in operations, IT, finance, and marketing.

A relocation like this brings two things to the area: professional jobs and steady daytime foot traffic. If you work in any of those fields, or you know someone who does, keep an eye out for postings as they staff the new location up.

Source: Connect CRE

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid gave her State of the County address this week, and a measurable drop in crime was one of the headline wins. She credited first responders and public safety spending for the turnaround, though the speech didn't break the numbers out by city or neighborhood.

For East Cobb, the countywide trend is worth knowing even if the neighborhood-level detail is still thin. Want the full picture? Cobb County usually posts the State of the County remarks on the official county site after the address.

Source: WSB-TV

CobbWorks and local city partners ran a countywide hiring blitz this week, connecting job seekers with employers across a bunch of industries. It comes as Georgia's labor force hits record highs and the state unemployment rate holds at 3.5%.

If you or someone in your house is job hunting, or trying to pivot careers before fall, CobbWorks is the place to start. Head to worksourcecobb.org for current listings and upcoming hiring events.

Sources: Hoodline | FOX 5 Atlanta

She showed up from animal control with no resume and no fanfare. Just a medium-sized Husky-Basset mix named Shellie, about five years old, 32 pounds, and carrying a whole lot of heart.

Here's the part that gets me: she graduated from the Mostly Mutts Prison Pups training program, so she already knows sit, stay, down, come, drop it, leave it, and place.

She walks well on a leash, has actual door manners, and handles baths and nail trims without making a scene.

For a dog who came up through the shelter system, she is remarkably put-together.

Shellie loves people. That is the whole thing with her. She gets excited around other dogs and people and can be vocal about it, but give her a few visits with the same dog and she settles right down once she figures out they're friendly.

Fast movements and loud noises startle her, though she bounces back quick. Worth knowing going in. It hasn't slowed her down one bit.

She'd do best in a home without toddlers, and with kids who get that she doesn't love being hugged or held down. Already have a calm, patient dog? Bring them in for a meet and greet. She warms up fast once she decides you're her people, and when she does, she is all in.

Mostly Mutts is in Kennesaw, so it’s a bit of a drive. Fill out an adoption inquiry on their site or stop by during open hours to meet her.

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue
2523 Broad Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-0100

Check mostlymutts.org for current adoption hours.

🎬 $3.00 Summer Family Flicks - Aurora Cineplex | Roswell, GA | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | $3.00 per person | More: fandango.com
Three bucks a seat for a classic family movie at Aurora Cineplex, every Friday through July 30. At that price, a spontaneous Friday morning with the kids is the easiest yes you'll make all week.

🌟 Adaptive Summer Break Camp - Unique Individual Ranch | Roswell, GA | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $450/week | More: uiranch.org
Unique Individual Ranch built this break-week camp specifically for kids with disabilities and special needs, and the whole point is a week where every kid is genuinely included and set up to have a good time.

⚾ Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers - Truist Park | 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 1:35 PM - 4:35 PM | Tickets required; check website. Sunday giveaway: Braves LED Light (kids) | More: batteryatl.com
Braves host the Brewers at Truist Park with a 1:35 first pitch, early enough to do brunch before and still be home for dinner. Sunday's game adds a kids LED Light giveaway for Father's Day.

📢 City of Roswell Facilities Closed for Juneteenth Holiday - City of Roswell Facilities | Roswell, GA | All day | N/A | More: roswell365.com
Quick heads-up: Roswell city facilities are closed Friday for Juneteenth, so if your plan counted on a city park or rec center, have a backup ready.

💃 Dance Camp - 601 Houze Way Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30076 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | $400/week | More: tysod.com
TYSOD runs a week-long summer dance camp for kids ages 6-9 covering several styles, and this Friday session is one day inside that bigger program. Worth knowing about if you've got a kid in that range.

⛳ Free Mini Golf for Dads - The Fringe | Roswell, GA | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Dads play FREE with at least one paying child or adult | More: visitroswellga.com
Dads play mini golf free all Father's Day weekend at The Fringe, as long as one regular-price player tags along. Low effort, easy win for the weekend.

⚽ Friendship Groups with Social Skills for All - Groveway Community Park | Roswell, GA | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | $45/session | More: socialskillsforallga.com
A sports-themed social skills group where kids run through kickball, dodgeball, soccer, relay races, and obstacle courses together. The games are the hook, but the real goal is building friendships through structured outdoor play.

🎨 Juneteenth Artists Market Presented by African Americans for the Arts (AAFTA) - Roswell Cultural Arts Center Lobby | Roswell, GA | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free | More: instagram.com
A free Juneteenth gathering in the Cultural Arts Center lobby, with local artists celebrating freedom and creative expression. A meaningful, low-key way to mark the holiday.

📢 Library Holiday Closure - All Cobb County Public Libraries | Cobb County, GA | All day | N/A | More: cobbcounty.gov
All Cobb County Public Libraries are closed Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth and reopen with normal hours Saturday. Hold the library trip until then.

🎶 Juneteenth Cultural Festival - Historic Marietta Square & Glover Park | 50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Free | More: cobbnaacp.org
This is the heart of the whole weekend. More than 150 vendors fill the Square with food, music, community resources, raffles, and health screenings, all free to walk up and enjoy. Park a little ways out and walk in, it gets busy.

🎨 Pop-In for Family Fun: Cobb Kaleidoscope of Cultures - Marietta History Center | 1 Depot St, Marietta, GA | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Free | More: mariettaga.gov
The History Center turns its monthly family craft day into a Juneteenth celebration of cultures. Drop in anytime in the window. The activities are hands-on and built for kids.

🥕 Marietta Square Farmers Market - Mill Street Lot | 41 Mill St, Marietta, GA | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free | More: mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com
Sixty-plus vendors with summer produce, flowers, baked goods, and prepared food. The Artisan Market runs right alongside it if you want to browse handmade goods too. Go early before it heats up.

📚 Cobb Libraries Summer Reading: "Unearth a Story" - East Cobb Library | 4880 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA | During library hours | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
The summer reading program is in full swing through July 31. Log books, earn prizes, and keep the kids reading all summer. Heads up that branches are closed Friday for Juneteenth, so Saturday is your window.

⚾ Atlanta Braves Block Party - The Battery Atlanta | 800 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free to attend | More: batteryatl.com
Live entertainment and pre-game buzz on the Battery grounds from noon to 4 PM, ahead of Saturday's 4:10 first pitch against the Brewers. Get there early and let the kids burn off energy before you head in.

🎨 Bloom Art Studio: Mixed Media Workshop - Mountain View Regional Library | 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Ms. Ramya from Bloom Art Studio runs a mixed media workshop at Mountain View Library, a solid Saturday morning outlet for kids who'd rather be making something than sitting still.

🇺🇸 Discover your Family's Place in American History - Roswell FamilySearch Center | Roswell, GA | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Free | More: familysearch.org
A FamilySearch and America250 event where you take the America250 Challenge and dig into how your own family's story ties into the country's 250-year arc. More personal than a history lecture.

⚽ Ecuador vs. Curaçao - The Plaza at Battery Atlanta | 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free to watch on the Plaza Green | More: batteryatl.com
Free World Cup viewing on the Plaza Green Saturday night. Bring lawn chairs, grab food from one of 20+ restaurants steps away, and let the Battery do the rest.

🎨 Fearless Art TWEENS and TEENS Only! Acrylic Resist Art (Ages 9-15) - West Cobb Regional Library | 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30152 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Free; registration closed | More: cobbcounty.gov
Tweens and teens work through abstract and process art using acrylic resist techniques, in a low-stress space where the point is making, not perfection. Registration is closed, but keep it in mind for next time.

👨‍👩‍👧 It Takes a Village: Parent Support Group - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free | More: facebook.com
A monthly parent support group at Switzer Library to talk through the hard parts and the wins, meet other parents, and find out what local resources are out there. Kids are welcome, and there are simple activities to keep them busy.

🎮 MiniCon 2026 - Sewell Mill Cultural Center | 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Free entry | More: cobbcounty.gov
A full-day fan fest at Sewell Mill with games, vendors, food trucks, and workshops spanning every fandom you can name. Right here in Marietta, and a great fit for older kids and teens especially.

🦕 Passive: Adopt a Dino! - Sibley Library | 1539 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
An ongoing month-long program at Sibley Library where kids adopt a dino, the running storyline that gives them a reason to keep coming back all summer.

🏃 Possum Trot 10K and Fun Run - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA | 7:00 AM (10K); Fun Run to follow | Registration required; check website | More: runsignup.com
A Peachtree Road Race qualifier that funds CNC's wildlife rehab programs, with finisher medals, free race photos, and free nature center admission all day for everyone registered.

🤠 Salute to America (Line Dance and More Party) - Adult Recreation Center Ballroom | 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA, 30075 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | $12 | More: amilia.com
An afternoon for America's 250th with line dancing, karaoke, games, snacks, and live performances. Straight-up block-party energy that works for every age.

📚 Saturday Storytime - Lewis A. Ray Library | 4500 Oakdale Road, Smyrna, GA 30080 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Stories, singing, dancing, and fingerplays for families with kids of any age, with your pick of the 10:15 or 11:00 AM session and open playtime after.

🎬 Scene on the Green: Superman (2025) - The Art Place at Mountain View | 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
The 2025 Superman on a big outdoor screen at Mountain View. Bring a blanket, get there early, and stake out a good spot on the green.

🦕 Take Home Craft - Dino In Egg - Sibley Library | 1539 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060 | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Grab a dino-in-egg craft kit at Sibley Library and build it at home whenever it suits you. No schedule, no pressure, just an easy win for the kids.

🎖️ Juneteenth: Salute to Our Heroes (Father's Day) - Historic Marietta Square & Glover Park | 50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Free | More: cobbnaacp.org
The Juneteenth weekend wraps on Father's Day with live music, soul food, and a tribute to dads and local heroes. Free, easy, and a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon on the Square.

🛶 Father's Day Family Canoe Day - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Registration required | More: chattnaturecenter.org
First-time paddlers and families with younger kids are the sweet spot here. Guides walk everyone through technique on dry land before you all push out onto Beaver Pond together.

🔬 Father's Day Pond Science Exploration - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Included with General Admission; free for CNC Members | More: chattnaturecenter.org
Kids grab nets, magnifying glasses, and microscopes to see what's actually living under the pond's surface, and the guides tie it back to how a healthy ecosystem really works.

⚽ Uruguay vs. Cape Verde - The Plaza at Battery Atlanta | 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free to watch on the Plaza Green | More: batteryatl.com
Catch Uruguay vs. Cape Verde on the Battery's big outdoor screen Sunday evening, with the full slate of Battery restaurants and bars around you to make a whole night of it.

🏛️ Black Experience Tour at Barrington Hall - Barrington Hall | 535 Barrington Dr, Roswell, GA | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Free | More: instagram.com
A guided tour centered on the enslaved families who built and ran Barrington Hall before, during, and after the Civil War. It's specific, it's named, and it makes local history land in a way a plaque never does.

🗣️ Cobb County Juneteenth Public Policy Forum - Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center | 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
Community leaders gather on Juneteenth to dig into the policy issues that actually affect the African American community. A substantive civic forum in Marietta, held on the real holiday.

📢 Election and Registration Offices Closed - Juneteenth Holiday - Cobb County | Cobb County, GA | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | N/A | More: cobbcounty.gov
Heads up: Cobb County's Election and Registration offices are closed Friday for Juneteenth. If you've got voter registration or election business, handle it another day.

📷 Historic Roswell Photography Competition & Exhibit - Roswell History Museum | Roswell, GA | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Free | More: roswellphotosociety.com
The Roswell Photographic Society and Historical Society pulled together a photography exhibit of the city's historic sites, timed to America's 250th year. Worth a slow walk-through if you like a good photo.

⚽ United States vs. Australia - The Plaza at Battery Atlanta | 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Free to watch on the Plaza Green | More: batteryatl.com
USA takes on Australia in World Cup group play, and the Battery is putting it on the big outdoor Plaza screen for free Friday afternoon. Perfect timing for the Juneteenth day off.

🤍 Juneteenth: All-White Evening Under the Stars - Historic Marietta Square & Glover Park | 50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA | 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Free | More: cobbnaacp.org
The Cobb NAACP kicks off its 23rd Juneteenth weekend with an all-white evening of music on the Square. Wear white, bring a chair, and settle in for the night.

🎵 After Dark Latin Hits at Punch Bowl Social - Punch Bowl Social | 875 Battery Ave SE Ste 720, Atlanta, Georgia | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Free | More: batteryatl.com
Reggaeton, rock en español, and Latin hits all night at Punch Bowl Social. It runs once a month in the summer, it comes in hot, and it stays loud right up to close.

📖 Book-Binding Workshop - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A professional book binder walks you through hand-stitching pamphlets from scratch at Switzer Library. Two hours, deeply tactile, and something almost nobody has tried before.

🧶 Crochet Meetup - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Bring whatever you're working on, or show up a total beginner and learn the basics. This weekly Switzer Library meetup takes all skill levels and is genuinely welcoming about it.

🐉 Dungeons and Dragons - West Cobb Regional Library | 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30152 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Free; ages 18+ | More: cobbcounty.gov
Ongoing volunteer-run D&D campaigns at West Cobb Library for the 18-and-up crowd. Drop in if you're already rolling with a campaign, or check the site to get started from zero.

🧘 Energy in Motion: A Unique Tai Chi Gung Experience with Brian Early - Many Paths Wellness | 27 Oak Street, Roswell, GA, 30075 | 12:30 PM | $25 | More: manypathswellness.com
Brian Early leads a Tai Chi Gung session built on gentle Tibetan movements meant to restore balance and settle the nervous system. A quieter Saturday morning if you want something restorative instead of sweaty.

🏠 Free Homebuyer Workshop - South Cobb Recreation Center | 875 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A free two-hour homebuyer workshop from ServisFirst Bank's Finance First Program, focused on getting your financial footing solid before you buy. Worth the drive to Austell if you're anywhere near the market.

🧘 International Yoga Day - Depot Park | 2828 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA | 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Free | More: kennesaw-ga.gov
A 45-minute breath-centered Vinyasa Flow class outdoors at Depot Park for International Yoga Day. Early enough that you're done before most people have finished their first cup of coffee.

🧶 Knits & Stitches - Sweetwater Valley Library | 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Suite 100, Austell, GA 30106 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, whatever you've got going. Bring it and spend a couple of hours with other fiber folks at Sweetwater Valley Library.

💻 Learn Gemini in One Hour: Practical AI Tips for Daily Life - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A beginner-friendly one-hour intro to Google Gemini, covering everyday tasks, time-savers, sparking ideas, and making images. Zero AI experience required to walk in.

🎭 Live Comedy Improv by Safety Third Improv - Aurora Cineplex | Roswell, GA | 8:00 PM | 18 and older; $10.50 per ticket | More: formovietickets.com
Safety Third's cast runs a fully unscripted live show at Aurora Cineplex on select Friday and Saturday nights. It's 18+, and if you like comedy you can't see coming, it reliably delivers.

⌨️ National Typewriter Day with Typewriter Tom - Mimms Museum | Roswell, GA | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 5000 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 | More: mimmsmuseum.org
Typewriter Tom hauls a collection of iconic machines to the Mimms Museum for National Typewriter Day. Niche, sure, but it's a lot more interesting in person than it sounds on paper.

🎶 Soul, Jazz + Funk Pre-Father's Day Concert - Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre | 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics headline, with Skip Martin, The Legendary Blue Notes, and Jean Carne on the bill. A pre-Father's Day night of soul, jazz, and funk under the open sky at the amphitheatre.

🧘 Yoga for Cancer - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A gentle yoga class built specifically for people in the cancer community, held Saturday afternoon at Switzer Library in a supportive group setting.

🖼️ Artist Talk: Jess Self, "Celestial Perspectives" - Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | $10 admission | More: mariettacobbartmuseum.org
A closing-weekend talk with the artist behind the museum's textile installation show. The galleries close after Sunday for a few weeks, so this is your last chance to catch it.

🎬 Big Screen Classics Film Series - Aurora Cineplex | Roswell, GA | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | $15.50 | More: fandango.com
Classic films on the big screen at Aurora Cineplex, heated recliner seats and all, as part of a 12-film 2026 series. See what's showing Sunday and grab a seat.

📚 Book Talk with Author Hannah S. Palmer - Check website for location | Roswell, GA | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Free with RSVP; Book copies available for $36 | More: roswellhistoricalsociety.org
Palmer talks through her book "The Pool Is Closed," part memoir, part investigation into Atlanta's vanished public pools and the racial politics that closed them. Pointed and timely on a Juneteenth weekend.

⛳ Father's Day at Good Game - Good Game | 875 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Cost varies | More: batteryatl.com
Topgolf Swing Suites, food, and drinks at Good Game, then a short walk over to the Father's Day Braves game. Two things that pair so well they turn a ballgame into a full afternoon.

💃 Free Salsa and Bachata Dance Lessons at El Super Pan - El Super Pan | 455 Legends Place SE Suite #862, Atlanta, GA | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free; no partner needed | More: batteryatl.com
Free salsa and bachata lessons on the first and third Sundays at El Super Pan, no partner needed. The sip-and-dance vibe runs right through the dinner hour.

🎸 Kurt Thomas & Friends - The Select | 6405 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Cost varies | More: theselectatl.com
Atlanta music veteran Kurt Thomas and his three-piece bring real live energy to Sandy Springs. Regulars call it the most fun Sunday night in town, and they say it like people who keep showing up.

⚽ New Zealand vs. Egypt - The Plaza at Battery Atlanta | 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Free to watch on the Plaza Green | More: batteryatl.com
Free outdoor viewing of the World Cup match on the Battery's big Plaza screen. With 20+ restaurants and roaming drink service, you can post up, grab food, and stay put for the whole 90.

🎬 Risky Business - Springs Cinema & Taphouse | 5920 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | 7:00 PM | $8 per ticket | More: springscinema.com
The 1983 Tom Cruise classic back on the big screen, luxury recliners and a full taphouse menu included. Built for the 40+ crowd that caught it in theaters the first time around.

🎶 Roswell Music Club at Roswell River Landing: Cameron King - Roswell River Landing | 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075 | Doors open 3:00 PM | $38.31 | More: freshtix.com
Tenor Cameron King, an Indiana University Jacobs School grad and rising classical star, performs at the River Landing. It's a genuinely beautiful outdoor setting for a Sunday afternoon concert.

🎷 Sundays in the Park: "America's Big Band Music, Today and Yesterday" - Town Square | 610 Atlanta St, Roswell, GA 30075 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Free | More: visitroswellga.com
The 40-member Roswell New Horizons Pops Band plays big band classics, with the Cool Blue Jazz Band and the Stayin' Alive Crew sitting in as special guests. A proper Sunday-in-the-park afternoon.

🚶 Symbols of the Cemetery Walking Tour - Kennesaw City Cemetery | Kennesaw, GA | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Free | More: kennesaw-ga.gov
The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Foundation leads a walking tour decoding the symbols carved into historic gravestones. Sounds offbeat, lands as genuinely fascinating, and you learn a ton.

🍺 Father's Day at Glover Park Brewery - Glover Park Brewery | 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA | 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM (music 3:00-5:00) | Free entry | More: gloverparkbrewery.com
A Father's Day taproom party on the Square with live music, a Braves ticket giveaway, and pizza from the food truck. Low-key and right downtown.

Tonight is one of those rare Thursdays worth actually leaving the house for. Alive in Roswell is a free monthly street festival that takes over Historic Canton Street every third Thursday from April through October, and June lands right in the sweet spot of the summer run.

Live music, local restaurants spilling out onto the sidewalk, neighbors catching up over cold drinks. East Cobb folks drive 10 to 15 minutes for this and then wonder why they don't make the trip every month.

What it is: Alive in Roswell runs at the same time on Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot, turning the whole corridor into a walkable outdoor festival. The lineup rotates every month and covers food, drinks, live entertainment, and local vendors. It's been a fixture of the Roswell summer calendar for years, and it pulls a real mix of families, couples, and groups of friends out for the night. This is a street festival in the classic sense. No ticket, no wristband, just show up.

Plan it (tonight, after 6): The festival runs 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, so you've got a four-hour window. Get there by 6:30 and you catch the best energy before the heavier crowd builds later. Canton Street has dedicated public parking lots nearby. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking and standing the whole time.

At the festival (2-3 hours): Start at one end of Canton Street and just walk it. The food comes from the restaurants and vendors along the corridor, so you're choosing from real cuisines, not carnival fare. Live entertainment is spread through the area, and the Antique and Interiors Lot gives you a second pocket of activity worth a look. Bringing kids? The vibe is genuinely welcoming. This isn't a bar crawl, it's a neighborhood festival that happens to have great food and music.

Logistics: Free admission. Street parking and dedicated lots nearby (see this web page for specifics). Dogs are welcome on leash, just clean up after them. No registration, just show up.

Heads up: The festival runs weather permitting, and June in Georgia means an afternoon storm is always on the table. Check the forecast before you head out.

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City of Marietta has 22 openings up right now: police officer, route driver, deputy court clerk, traffic signal apprentice, water system operator, and parks maintenance, to name a few. HR reviews applications every week and several roles stay open until filled, so a strong application can move quick.

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Marietta City Schools is staffing up for the 2026-27 year. Teaching and support roles run through the main applicant portal, and there are separate quick applications if you'd rather substitute teach or work in school nutrition. The district was just named a Top Workplace, and for a lot of folks around here, the commute does not get any shorter than this.

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