Art Walk Friday + Seed Saturday

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If you want an easy Friday night this week, the Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk is a great choice. Galleries open late, live music in pockets around the Square, and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is free to walk into. We're planning to wander for an hour or so and then grab dinner somewhere on the Square after.

Saturday we're going to Seed Kitchen & Bar at Merchants Walk for a proper dinner out. Doug Turbush's place has been a quiet East Cobb favorite for years, and the menu changes with the season, so it's never the exact same trip twice. Reservations are smart for the weekend. If you want a real night out without driving into Buckhead, it's about as good as it gets around here.

And if you've been staring at a blank corner of the yard since spring, Pike Nurseries on Johnson Ferry is where we end up. Employee-owned, plenty of staff who actually know what's going to survive a Georgia summer, and the native-plant section is the move. June is a good window to get something in the ground before the heat really lands.

In the pets section this week, meet Victor. He's a five-year-old Bulldog mix from Mostly Mutts, about 44 pounds, and the volunteers say his whole body wags when he's happy. Not just the tail. He's looking for a home where he'd be the only dog. Go read his full profile if you've got the room.

More in the issue below, including local news, the full weekend planner, and a roundup of who's hiring nearby.

Preview: Marietta Square goes live Friday, primary runoff is June 16, and Victor wants to be your only dog

- Andrew

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Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell
Saturday, June 6 (9 AM - 3 PM)
Sunday, June 7 (10 AM - 5 PM)
$25, kids 2 and under free | Get Tickets

The Butterfly Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of those weekends that's been on the East Cobb calendar for so long it almost feels like part of the season. This is year 27. Two full days of live butterfly encounters, pollinator experts walking you through what's actually flying around your yard, an interactive Migration Game spread across the CNC grounds, plus live entertainment, food, and a plant sale focused on pollinator-friendly species you can take home and put in the ground.

It's a real outing, not a quick stop. Plan two to three hours, bring water, wear shoes that can handle gravel paths. CNC is about 20 minutes from most of East Cobb, just over the river in Roswell. Saturday tends to be the busier day and Sunday is the longer one (open until 5). Advance tickets are smart, especially if you've got a stroller and want to skip the line.

Good pick if you've got kids who liked the dinosaur summer reading theme and now need a real-world hook to keep that energy going. Also a quietly great date-day option if you don't have kids and just want to spend a Saturday morning outside doing something that isn't yard work.

While we’ve featured Seed before, its one of the best restaurants in East Cobb and due for a refresher with its Summer menu. It's tucked into Merchants Walk off Johnson Ferry, modern American, and the room is the right kind of stylish without trying too hard. Good for date night, birthday dinners, or that one work dinner where you actually want the food to be the point. Chef Doug Turbush has been running it for years now and it still feels like one of the better restaurants in this part of town.

The menu shifts with the season, so what's good in June isn't what was good in February. People keep coming back for the wood-grilled steaks and the seasonal vegetable plates, both of which have a strong following. Cocktails are made with care, not sleep-walked, and the wine list runs deep enough that the staff can actually steer you. Sunday brunch is a quieter way in if you want to try it without committing to a full dinner.

Reservations are smart for Friday and Saturday. Parking at Merchants Walk is easy. If you've never been, this is the East Cobb dinner spot people from out of town don't expect us to have.

Price: $$
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 - 9:00 PM

🚗 See directions to Seed’s Kitchen and Bar on Google Maps

If you've been meaning to do something with your yard before it gets too hot, Pike Nurseries on Johnson Ferry is where to start. It's been a Southern garden-center icon for over 60 years, and the East Cobb location is the one we end up at most. Employee-owned, which you can feel the minute you walk in. The staff isn't trying to upsell you on irrigation systems you don't need. They'll ask what's already in your yard, what you've killed before, and what kind of sun you actually get, and then point you to plants that have a real shot.

The selection runs deep across blooming annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, houseplants, and pottery. They carry a strong native-plant section, which matters if you want stuff that survives a Georgia July without daily watering. The Marietta location also does at-home landscape design appointments where someone walks the yard with you, asks the right questions, and comes back with a custom plan that fits your budget. Worth it if you've been staring at a blank corner of the yard for two years not knowing what to do.

This is also the right time of year to come. The summer color selection is at its peak in June, the staff has a few months of pollen behind them, and most plants you put in now have a full growing season to settle in before fall.

Price: $$
Hours:
Sun-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 8am-6pm

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Several statewide races didn't get settled on May 19 and are heading to a runoff on Tuesday, June 16. The biggest one for Georgia: the Republican lieutenant governor race, where state Sens. John F. Kennedy (about 27%) and Greg Dolezal (about 23%) advanced after no candidate cleared 50%. On the Democratic side, Josh McLaurin and Nabilah Islam Parkes are also in a lieutenant governor runoff.

Early voting begins Monday, June 8. If you voted in the May 19 primary, you can only vote in the runoff for the same party. If you didn't vote in May, you can pick a ballot now. Check your polling place at the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page before you go.

More: Ballotpedia | Georgia Recorder

Marietta City Schools is making the rounds in state news this month, and for good reason. Since the district put literacy coaches in every elementary school in 2021, third-grade reading scores have climbed 17 points and the share of students reading at or above grade level is up 11%. The district has outpaced both the state and Metro Atlanta in English Language Arts at every grade level since 2022.

That track record is part of why Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, into law on May 5. The new law now requires literacy coaches in every K-3 elementary school across the state, and Marietta's program was one of the models used to write it.

If you've got a younger kid in MCS, it's a useful data point heading into the next school year. If you're outside the district boundary, expect to see this approach scale into Cobb and beyond.

More: Atlanta News First

Chairwoman Lisa Cupid delivered the 2026 State of the County address on May 27 at Jim Miller Park (it had a FIFA World Cup theme, thundersticks included). The substantive headline: she named affordable housing as a central priority for the coming year, alongside continued investments in infrastructure and public safety.

That matters in East Cobb because the conversation around what affordable housing means here, and where it goes, has been simmering for a while. Expect the topic to come up in commission discussions through the summer.

More: Cobb County

Toll Brothers is building Shallowford Pointe, a gated 75-home subdivision on land facing Johnson Ferry Road at Waterfront Drive, with sales expected to open later in 2026. The bigger thing for daily life here is the related Georgia DOT project at the intersection: a $2.7 million signal and lane reconfiguration intended to ease the congestion and accident pattern that has plagued the corner for years.

If you drive Johnson Ferry between Roswell Road and the Chattahoochee, this is the project worth tracking. Lane changes are coming, and that intersection isn't going to feel the same on the other side.

More: East Cobb News

A practical one: Sewell Park Pool at 2055 Lower Roswell Road is back open for the summer as of May 30. It runs Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 AM to 8 PM, with closures on June 26, July 24, and August 28 for routine maintenance. Cost is $2 for Marietta residents, $3 for non-residents. Cash and easy. If you've got kids who don't want to spend the summer indoors and you don't feel like driving to Mountain View, this is the closest in-East-Cobb option.

More: Cobb County

Victor is a five-year-old Bulldog mix, about 44 pounds, and his whole body wags when he's happy. Not just the tail. The whole thing. The volunteers at Mostly Mutts call him a super sweet boy, and he went through the prison training program, so he's had real, consistent work put into him.

He's got a big personality and a lot of love to give. He's calm and angelic at bath time, great with one-on-one attention, and the kind of dog who just wants to be with his person. He can get mouthy when he's excited, which has occasionally turned into an accidental skin grab, but he redirects easily and the trainers will show you exactly what works for him.

He'd do best as your only dog since he hasn't clicked with other dogs. Kids 15 and up are a better fit given his strength and excitement level around younger ones. If that sounds like your house, he's got a lot to offer. Mostly Mutts is in Marietta. Reach out through their website or give them a call to meet Victor.

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue
1462 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 975-4080

Please check mostlymutts.org for current hours

🥕 Acworth Farmers Market - Logan Farm Park | 4405 Cherokee St, Acworth | 8:00 AM | Free to attend | More: travelcobb.org
Historic Downtown Acworth's Friday morning farmers market at Logan Farm Park, running through October with local produce and vendors starting at 8 AM.

🏕️ Adaptive Summer Break Camp - Unique Individual Ranch | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
Unique Individual Ranch's adaptive camp is designed for children and individuals with disabilities and special needs, running through the first full week of summer break.

⚾ Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Truist Park | 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA | Fri 7:15 PM, Sat 4:10 PM, Sun 1:35 PM (kids Braves Soccer Jersey giveaway) | Tickets from check website | More: batteryatl.com
A three-game home series against the Pirates runs all weekend, and Sunday's 1:35 PM first pitch includes a kids' Braves Soccer Jersey giveaway, making that the best family game of the three.

💃 Dance Camp - Check website | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
TYSOD's summer dance camp for kids ages 6-9 covers multiple styles with different instructors, a good pick for kids who want to try something new during the first week off school.

💃 Dance Storytime - Sewell Mill Library | 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Ms. Chryssy from Studio Ife Dance and Yoga returns to Sewell Mill Library for a dance storytime on Friday, right in East Cobb's backyard on Lower Roswell Road.

🦕 Dinosaur Dance Party with Rhythm Dance Center - Check website | 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA | Check website | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
Ms. Jenni from Rhythm Dance Center leads a Dinosaur Dance Party for kids on Friday, the kind of high-energy movement program that takes about 30 minutes and burns a significant amount of sugar.

🎵 Disney Movie Sing-a-Long and Craft - North Cobb Regional Library | North Cobb Regional Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Sing along to Disney movie clips and do a themed craft at North Cobb Library on Friday, no registration needed and all families are welcome.

👕 DIY Summer Reading Shirt at North Cobb Library - North Cobb Regional Library | North Cobb Regional Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Screen-print a custom shirt for the summer reading program at North Cobb Library on Friday, a craft workshop that doubles as motivation to keep reading all summer.

🐕 Get to Know Cobb: K9 Liberty - West Cobb Senior Center | West Cobb Senior Center, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Meet K9 Liberty, an 11-month-old Cobb County Sheriff's Office bloodhound trained in scent-based tracking, and learn how she helps locate missing persons, a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.

🎶 Glover Park Concert Series - Glover Park | 50 North Park Square, Marietta | Friday evening (last Friday of the month) | Free | More: travelcobb.org
The 40th year of Marietta's beloved last-Friday outdoor concert series on the Square, with local and national acts performing in Glover Park as the weather turns perfect.

🤖 Zero Robotics - Middle School - Check website | Cobb County, GA | Check website | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
A second reminder that Zero Robotics Summer 2026 registration is open for middle schoolers through Stratton, worth bookmarking if you have a kid who's into STEM.

🦕 5-Minute Crafts: Bottlecap Dino Magnet - West Cobb Regional Library | West Cobb Regional Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Drop in for a quick dinosaur bottlecap magnet craft at West Cobb Library any time during the Saturday session, designed to fit between a library browse and whatever comes next.

✍️ African American Distinguished Georgia Writers Exhibit - Gritters Library | Gritters Library, Marietta, GA | During library hours | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A traveling exhibit at Gritters Library spotlighting influential Black Georgia authors who shaped the state's literary history, worth a look any day this weekend.

⚾ Atlanta Braves Block Party - The Battery Atlanta | 800 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA | Before game time | Free to attend | More: batteryatl.com
The pre-game block party at The Battery brings live entertainment and food to the plaza before the Braves home game on Saturday, a solid way to stretch the afternoon into a full outing.

🎬 Back to the Future Movie Matinee - Vinings Library | Vinings Library, Cobb County, GA | 2:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Vinings Library is screening Back to the Future in the program room at 2 PM Saturday, a classic that holds up for any kid over 8 and a genuine comfort rewatch for parents.

🎲 Book, Puzzle, and Board Game Swap - Sewell Mill Library | 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Bring books, puzzles, or board games you've outgrown and swap them with other families at Sewell Mill Library, right in the heart of East Cobb.

🎣 Bookmobile @ Fishing Rodeo - Violet F. Stout Memorial Park | Violet F. Stout Memorial Park, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
The Cobb County Bookmobile is joining the Fishing Rodeo at Violet F. Stout Memorial Park on Saturday, so you can fish and pick up summer reading titles in the same trip.

💛 Community Friendship Chain - Switzer Library | Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Stop by the Accessibility Services Room at Switzer Library to add a paper strip to a growing community chain in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, a small and meaningful act.

🚗 6th Annual Cops 'n Cars Car Show - Check website | Roswell, GA | Check website | Free | More: visitroswellga.com
The Roswell Police Department's annual car show is free and a solid low-key Saturday morning for kids who love vehicles and want to meet some of the officers.

🛶 Family Canoe Day - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
The visitroswellga.com listing for CNC's intro canoeing on Beaver Pond for first-timers and families with young kids.

📚 Family Storytime - Vinings Library | Vinings Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Vinings Library's Saturday storytime weaves stories, songs, and rhymes designed to build early literacy, a dependable pick for families with young children in the area.

🐦 Bird Walk with Birds Georgia - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell | 8:00 AM–10:30 AM | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
Another listing for the Birds Georgia Sunday morning walk at CNC, a gentle birding stroll along the trails suited for all experience levels.

🦕 Passive: Adopt a Dino! - Sibley Library | Sibley Library, Cobb County, GA | During library hours | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Sibley Library is running an all-month Adopt a Dino passive program, so any day this weekend works to stop in and pick one up as a quick bonus to a regular library visit.

🔎 Passive: Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt - Sibley Library | Sibley Library, Cobb County, GA | During library hours | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Follow the clues through the stacks at Sibley Library, earn a prize, and maybe find a few new books along the way, a self-paced activity that works any time this weekend.

🌊 River Roots Science Stations - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell | Open Daily | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
The visitroswellga.com listing for the River Roots STEAM exhibit at CNC, where kids 8 and up explore how humans and the Chattahoochee have shaped each other.

⛪ Sunday Worship - Check website | Roswell, GA | Check website | Free | More: visitroswellga.com
An intercultural and intergenerational congregation in Roswell hosting Sunday worship through song and a biblical message, open to all.

🎶 Tiny Library Concert - Stratton Library | Stratton Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Indie acts performing live inside Stratton Library, which sounds odd until you realize how good the acoustics tend to be, and bringing kids to a live concert at a library is a genuinely low-stress move.

🤖 Zero Robotics - Middle School - Check website | Cobb County, GA | Check website | Check website | More: cobbcounty.gov
A second reminder that Zero Robotics Summer 2026 registration is open for middle schoolers through Stratton, worth bookmarking if you have a kid who's into STEM.

🧠 Aging with a Healthy Brain - Tim D. Lee Senior Center | Tim D. Lee Senior Center, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free (registration required) | More: cobbcounty.gov
The Cobb UGA Extension Office presents a free Friday lecture on how nutrition affects brain health and what to eat to stay sharp, registration is required so sign up ahead.

⚾ Bats & Bites at Truist Park - Truist Park | 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA | Check website (before Friday game) | Check website | More: batteryatl.com
Early ballpark access with a guided tour, new food tastings in the Outfield Market, and a meet-and-greet with a former Braves player before Friday night's game, an upgrade on the standard game-day experience.

💻 Book-A-Librarian Tech Help - Mountain View Regional Library | Cobb County, GA | Friday mornings (by appointment) | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
One-on-one tech help appointments are available Friday mornings at Mountain View Regional Library, useful for anyone who needs a patient walk-through of a device, app, or account.

🎶 DJ Uvee Saturday Nights Late Night - 6405 Blue Stone Rd | 6405 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs, GA | Late night Friday and Saturday | Check website | More: visitsandysprings.org
DJ Uvee keeps the dance floor moving with crowd-favorite hits from the 70s through today, running both Friday and Saturday late night at the Sandy Springs spot.

🌸 Dried Flower Resin Art Workshop - Check website | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
Arrange real dried flowers and botanicals in resin to create a decorative piece you take home; a nice hands-on Friday evening activity that's part craft class, part art project.

🏥 Emory's Winship Prostate Cancer Screening Bus - Free Screening - West Cobb Regional Library | West Cobb Regional Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
The Winship Cancer Institute mobile unit is parked at West Cobb Regional Library for free PSA screenings and consultations for men ages 40-75, no appointment needed.

🎤 Endless Summer Karaoke Party at Punch Bowl Social - Punch Bowl Social | 875 Battery Ave SE Ste 720, Atlanta, GA | Check website | Check website | More: batteryatl.com
Punch Bowl Social kicks off Summer Fridays with karaoke and a new Aperol Spritz menu on the patio, so you can sing badly and sip refreshingly at the same time.

🍿 First Friday Films - Freeman Poole Senior Center | Freeman Poole Senior Center, Cobb County, GA | Check website (call center for title) | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
First Friday movie with fresh popcorn at Freeman Poole Senior Center, call ahead to find out what's showing since the title wasn't posted at time of press.

🎶 Gemini Takeover Edition of Grown AF Fridays - SOHO Lounge | 2359 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta | Doors open; RSVP by 10 PM for specials | Check website; $5 drink specials 7-10 PM, $30 hookahs | More: eventbrite.com
The Gemini birthday takeover edition of Soho's weekly grown-and-sexy Friday, with DJs, a dancefloor, a covered patio, and early RSVP drink specials.

🪵 Acrylic Pen Turning - Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, Kennesaw | 425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 1120, Kennesaw | Check website | Check website | More: eventbrite.com
Learn to turn a custom acrylic pen on the lathe at Rockler's Kennesaw store, a compact Saturday skill-builder that yields something you'll actually use.

🤠 Beginner & Mainstream Square Dance Lessons - Check website | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
The Georgia State Square Dancers Convention is offering beginner and refresher lessons on Saturday, no partner required, and the learning curve is genuinely fun.

🎶 Bhajan Clubbing - Naach Dance Academy | Marietta, GA | Check website | Check website | More: eventbrite.com
Sacred chanting meets dance-floor energy in this mocktail-and-snacks-included evening of music and community at Naach Dance Academy; no experience needed and comfortable dress is encouraged.

🔨 Bladesmithing 101: 2-Day, 3-Piece Knife - The Forge at Art Center West | 1355 Woodstock Rd, Roswell | Check website | Check website | More: eventbrite.com
A two-day beginner/intermediate forge session at Art Center West in Roswell where you leave with three knives you actually made yourself, heat and hammer included.

🏃 Braves Country 5K Presented by Southwire - Truist Park | 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA | Check website (early morning Saturday) | Check website | More: batteryatl.com
The course circles the streets around Truist Park before finishing on the field itself, which is a genuinely cool detail, and this is the anchor event before the 4:10 PM Braves game.

💼 County-Wide Job Fair - Marietta, GA | 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Free | More: kennesaw-ga.gov
Cobb County and CobbWorks host a large Saturday job fair in Marietta, worth the visit if you or someone in your household is job-hunting or exploring a career change over the long weekend.

🧵 Cross Stitch Meet Up - North Cobb Regional Library | North Cobb Regional Library, Cobb County, GA | Check website | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Drop in with a project in progress or come to learn from the group at this welcoming cross-stitch meetup at North Cobb Library, no prior experience required.

🎸 Dance Gavin Dance at Coca-Cola Roxy - The Coca-Cola Roxy | 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA | Check website | Check website | More: batteryatl.com
Sacramento post-hardcore act Dance Gavin Dance plays the Roxy on Saturday; road closures go into effect pre-show so check the Battery's parking guide before you head over.

👒 Design & Style a Spring Straw Hat Workshop - Check website | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
Pick from three neutral hat bases, then customize with trim and details to take home a one-of-a-kind summer accessory, a fun Saturday afternoon project.

🍹 All Day Happy Hour - 6405 Blue Stone Rd | 6405 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs, GA | All day Sunday | Check website | More: visitsandysprings.org
Skip the Sunday evening traffic and stretch the weekend at this all-day happy hour with drink specials and a laid-back Monday-eve vibe.

🎬 Big Screen Classics Film Series - Aurora Cineplex | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
Classic films screened in luxury heated recliners at Aurora Cineplex in Roswell, part of a 12-film 2026 series, call or check the site for Sunday's title.

🥃 Cocktail Class at ASW Distillery - ASW Distillery | 900 Battery Ave SE Suite 1035, Atlanta | Check website | Check website | More: batteryatl.com
Each guest gets their own fully equipped bar station and shakes, stirs, and sips three cocktails built around ASW's award-winning spirits, led by one of their head mixologists.

💃 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 | More: batteryatl.com
Free salsa and bachata instruction at El Super Pan on Sunday the 7th, no partner needed, and the 4:30 start means you're dancing before most dinner services even open.

🎷 Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's - C. Ellet's | 2605 Circle 75 Parkway Ste 400, Atlanta, GA | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Check website | More: batteryatl.com
Southern fried chicken, pancake paloozas, mimosas, and a live jazz duo every Saturday and Sunday at C. Ellet's, which is a genuinely good brunch spot inside The Battery.

🎸 Kurt Thomas & Friends - 6405 Blue Stone Rd | 6405 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitsandysprings.org
Atlanta music veteran Kurt Thomas brings a three-piece band for what the venue bills as the most fun Sunday night in town, high-energy vocals and crowd-pleasing covers.

🍕 Neapolitan Pizza Making Class - Roswell Baking Company | Roswell, GA | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
Chef Michelle Pellegri walks you through making proper Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch on Sunday evening, a fun date night that produces dinner.

🔍 Poisoned in the Garden - East Roswell Recreation Center | 9000 Fouts Rd, Roswell | Check website | Check website | More: visitroswellga.com
The visitroswellga.com listing for the More or Less Players murder mystery, running Friday through Sunday at the East Roswell Rec Center.

🎶 Social Sundays: $10 Food and Drink Specials, Live Music, DJs - SOHO Lounge | 2359 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta | Opens 5:00 PM | $10 food and drink specials | More: eventbrite.com
Soho's Sunday social format with $10 specials, games, live music, and DJs on the covered heated patio, a solid low-key option for ending a long weekend.

A self-guided evening loop around the Square with galleries open late, live music in pockets, and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art letting people in for free. It's one of those nights where the Square just feels alive, and you can show up with no plan and still walk away happy.

What it is: A monthly first-Friday walking tour celebrating local artists, with shops, boutiques, and galleries staying open later than usual. Free gallery openings, live performances scattered throughout, free admission to the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.

Plan it: Park once and wander. The whole loop is the perimeter of the Square, so you can drop in and out of as many or as few stops as you want. Good with kids if you keep it to an hour, good without kids if you want to make a real evening of it and grab dinner on the Square after.

Around the Square: Local artists at multiple gallery openings, live music acts performing in different spots, a chance to actually meet the makers behind the work. Restaurants stay busy, so if you want a table later in the evening it's worth booking ahead.

Logistics: Free, no registration needed. Strollers are fine. Bring cash or card if you plan to shop or grab food. Parking is free on the Square after 6 PM, and the decks off Atlanta Street are usually the easiest bet.

Heads up: It runs every first Friday, so if June 5 doesn't work, July 3 and August 7 are already on the calendar.

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This week's roundup of who's hiring nearby. A few quiet movers, a few you'd expect, and one brand-new place that's still building its team.

Lockheed Martin (Marietta)

The aerospace facility off South Cobb Drive is one of the largest employers in Cobb, and they're staffing across both technical and skilled trades right now. Recent postings include Industrial Electronics Technician, Cyber Systems Security Engineer, Software Engineering Manager, Systems Engineer, and Manufacturing Planner Supervisor. Active clearance helps but isn't required for every role.

👉 Browse Lockheed Martin Marietta openings

Wellstar Health System (Marietta HQ)

Wellstar is headquartered here and is steadily hiring across both clinical and administrative roles as their system continues to expand. Nursing, imaging, patient access, billing, and IT all have active reqs. Worth a look even if you're not in healthcare directly, the admin and corporate side employs a lot of people.

👉 Browse Wellstar careers

Home Depot Store Support Center (Cumberland)

The corporate headquarters along I-75 in the Cumberland/Galleria district is a quiet but consistent hiring engine, especially for tech, merchandising, and supply chain roles. Hybrid schedules are common. Solid pick if you want a corporate job that doesn't require commuting downtown.

👉 Browse Home Depot corporate openings

Sterling Estates of East Cobb

The senior living community on Lower Roswell Road continues to hire across caregiving, dining services, housekeeping, and administrative roles. Flexible shifts available, and reviews consistently mention a supportive work culture. Good entry point for healthcare-adjacent work without a clinical degree.

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Luga (East Cobb, opening soon)

A brand-new modern Italian spot is gearing up to open in East Cobb and is staffing the full back and front of house: Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Busser, Bartender, and Barback. If you want a clean slate at a place still figuring out its rhythm, ground-floor openings are often the most rewarding.

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Cobb County School District

The district is heading into hiring season for the 2026-2027 school year, with openings across teaching, paraprofessional, bus driver, child nutrition, and facilities roles. Bus driver pay was bumped again last cycle, and they train you and pay for your CDL.

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