White Water Opens + Footloose at the Strand

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Hey neighbors,

First off - Thank you for your patience this week.

I'm feeling a bit under the weather and so, the newsletter is both late and condensed BUT I still wanted to get this out so y'all can plan your weekend.

We'll be back to our full size newsletter next week.

PS - We'd love your opinion on the poll.

- 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.

Three things worth a quick look while it's on your mind:

Takes about 5 minutes. Free, no pressure.

Get a free coverage review OR text/call 770-520-7095 (Mon-Fri, closed weekends)

🏖️ Six Flags White Water Opening Day - Six Flags White Water | 250 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta | Park opens for the 2026 season | Tickets vary | More: sixflags.com
The water park opens for the season on Friday and runs daily from here on, so this is your shot at slides and the wave pool before summer crowds. Memorial Day sale runs through May 25.

🎶 Avenue Live: Brent & Bree - The Plaza at Avenue East Cobb | 4475 Roswell Rd, Marietta | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Free | More: avenueeastcobb.com
Every-Friday outdoor concert series, with this week's set from Brent & Bree. Bring tailgate chairs and grab dinner to-go from one of the on-site restaurants (no coolers).

🏛️ Marietta History Center at 30 Anniversary Exhibit - Marietta History Center | 1 Depot St NE, Marietta | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adults $10, students/seniors $7, under 5 free | More: mariettahistory.org
Brand new 30th-anniversary exhibit in the historic Kennesaw House, tracing the museum from 1996 to today. Older kids will gravitate to the Civil War survivor-building story behind the place.

🌿 William Root House Museum & Garden - William Root House | 80 N Marietta Pkwy NW, Marietta | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adults $9, students $6, seniors $7 | More: roothousemuseum.com
An 1840s house museum with interactive touchscreens, scavenger hunts, and a heirloom garden tended by the Cobb Master Gardeners. The kid activity books make it a real hour-long visit, not a five-minute one.

🎨 Marietta Cobb Museum of Art - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta St SE, Marietta | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adults $10, students/seniors $7 | More: mariettacobbartmuseum.org
American art in a 1909 white-columned house steps off the Square. The current exhibit runs through July 20 and it pairs naturally with a lunch on the Square afterward.

🏖️ Six Flags White Water - Six Flags White Water | 250 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta | Park open all day | Tickets vary | More: sixflags.com
Saturday of the opening weekend, so plan for the busiest swim day. Cabana reservations are smart if you want a home base.

🌾 Marietta Square Farmers Market - North Park Square | 65 Church St, Marietta | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Free to browse | More: mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com
Saturday morning ritual on the Square, with 65-plus vendors, Georgia Grown produce, fresh pasta, and flowers. Best done early.

🎨 Marietta Square Artisan Market - Mill Street at Marietta Square | Mill St, Marietta | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Free to browse | More: visitmariettaga.com
Open-air showcase of locally made art every Saturday on Mill Street. Walk it after the farmers market for a full Square morning with the kids.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Flag Placement at Marietta National Cemetery - Marietta National Cemetery | 500 Washington Ave, Marietta | 8:00 AM | Free | More: nmdaga.org
A meaningful Memorial Day weekend moment for older kids. Scouts and families place a flag at every gravestone ahead of Monday's ceremony. Wear closed-toe shoes.

✈️ Aviation History and Technology Center - Aviation History and Technology Center | 555 Perrin Rd SE, Marietta | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (last admit 4:20 PM) | Admission applies, free for active military and immediate family | More: ahtc360.org
A surprisingly deep aviation museum right next to Dobbins. Cockpits to climb into, aircraft on the ramp, and a strong Memorial Day weekend tie-in.

🏖️ Six Flags White Water - Six Flags White Water | 250 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta | Park open all day | Tickets vary | More: www.sixflags.com
Sunday of the opening weekend. Plan for Memorial-Day-weekend crowds and arrive early if you want the lazy river to yourself.

⛰️ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - Kennesaw Mountain NBP | 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw | Visitor Center 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, park grounds until 8:30 PM | Free | More: nps.gov
A fitting Memorial Day weekend stop close to home, 2,965 acres with the Civil War visitor center, the renovated museum, and family-friendly trails. The mountain road is closed to cars on weekends, but the free shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 9:30 AM.

🌳 East Cobb Park - East Cobb Park | 3322 Roswell Rd, Marietta | 7:00 AM-10:00 PM | Free | More: eastcobbpark.org
The neighborhood park with five pavilions, two playgrounds, walking trails, creek overlooks, and a paved loop that connects to Fuller's Park. Pack a picnic and let the kids run.

🥾 Sope Creek Paper Mill Trail - Chattahoochee River NRA, Sope Creek Unit | 3760 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta | Dawn to dusk | $5 per car day pass | More: atlantatrails.com
The kid-friendly one-mile loop drops down to the creek and the dramatic stone ruins of the Civil War-era Marietta Paper Mill. Best East Cobb hike for short legs, and a great Memorial Day weekend history walk.

🍔 Marietta Square Market Food Hall - Marietta Square Market | 68 N Marietta Pkwy NW, Marietta | 11:00 AM-9:00 PM | Per stall | More: mariettasquaremarket.com
Eighteen-plus eateries under one roof, with Mediterranean, BBQ, sushi, pizza, ice cream, and more. The picky-eater solution disguised as a Sunday outing.

🎭 Footloose: The Musical - Earl Smith Strand Theatre | 117 N Park Square, Marietta | 8:00 PM | Tickets from $35 | More: earlsmithstrand.org
Week two of Footloose at the Strand. Walkable to dinner anywhere on the Marietta Square before the 8:00 curtain.

🍺 Friday Night at Glover Park Brewery - Glover Park Brewery | 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta | 2:00 PM-Midnight | Per pour | More: gloverparkbrewery.com
Walkable from the Strand. Kid-and-pet-friendly taproom right off the Square with rotating taps, a Fusco's pizza truck most nights, and live music on the schedule. Easy pre- or post-show drink.

🥃 Drag Bingo at Schoolhouse Brewing - Schoolhouse Brewing | 840 Franklin Ct SE, Marietta | Friday evening | Ticketed | More: schoolhousebeer.com
Twisted Drag Bingo with Brent Star is a recurring Friday-night thing at Schoolhouse. Check the brewery's events page for the May 22 confirmation and door time before heading over.

🍻 Round Trip Brewing East Cobb - Round Trip Brewing Co. | 4475 Roswell Rd, Suite 1600, Marietta | 12:00 PM-10:00 PM | Per pour | More: roundtripbrewing.com
German-style brewery and beer garden tucked into Avenue East Cobb. Friday night runs late, food is available, and it is the closest serious beer hang to most East Cobb living rooms.

🎨 Marietta Cobb Museum of Art After Lunch - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta St SE, Marietta | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adults $10, students/seniors $7 | More: mariettacobbartmuseum.org
Quiet Friday-afternoon walk through the galleries before dinner on the Square. The current exhibit is up through July 20.

🎭 Footloose: The Musical - Earl Smith Strand Theatre | 117 N Park Square, Marietta | 8:00 PM | Tickets from $35 | More: earlsmithstrand.org
Saturday night at the Strand. Dinner on the Square first, show at 8, drink after at one of the bars on the corner.

🎨 Christopher Kuhl Oil Painting Opening Reception - Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center | 2051 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Opening night for a new oil-painting exhibit at Sewell Mill (runs through June 27). Casual, free, and a chill date-night alternative right in the heart of East Cobb.

🍷 Marietta Wine Market Saturday Tasting - Marietta Wine Market | 18 Powder Springs St SE, Marietta | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | $10, proceeds to local charity | More: mariettawinemarket.com
Their weekly Saturday charity tasting, five or six pours in the cozy Powder Springs Street shop steps from the Square. A solid pre-dinner option before the Footloose curtain.

🍺 Saturday at Glover Park Brewery - Glover Park Brewery | 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta | 12:00 PM-Midnight | Per pour | More: gloverparkbrewery.com
All-day Saturday session right off the Square. Food truck on site, live music most evenings, big patio. Easy hang.

🍻 Round Trip Brewing East Cobb Saturday - Round Trip Brewing Co. | 4475 Roswell Rd, Suite 1600, Marietta | 11:00 AM-10:00 PM | Per pour | More: roundtripbrewing.com
Open from 11 AM on Saturdays, kid- and dog-friendly until evening, then more bar-leaning later. Avenue East Cobb parking is easy. Check the calendar for the Saturday special.

🎭 Footloose Sunday Matinee - Earl Smith Strand Theatre | 117 N Park Square, Marietta | 3:00 PM | Tickets from $35 | More: earlsmithstrand.org
Sunday afternoon at the Strand wraps in time for dinner anywhere on the Square. Show continues at the Strand through June 7.

🎨 Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Sunday - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta St SE, Marietta | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adults $10, students/seniors $7 | More: mariettacobbartmuseum.org
Sunday afternoon stroll through American art in a 1909 white-columned house steps off the Square. Pair with brunch on the Square and the Footloose matinee for the trifecta.

🍺 Sunday Funday at Glover Park Brewery - Glover Park Brewery | 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta | 12:30 PM-9:00 PM | Per pour | More: gloverparkbrewery.com
Lazy Sunday on the patio just off the Marietta Square. Pet-friendly, food-truck-anchored, and the slowest pace of the weekend.

🍻 Round Trip Brewing East Cobb Sunday - Round Trip Brewing Co. | 4475 Roswell Rd, Suite 1600, Marietta | 12:00 PM-8:00 PM | Per pour | More: roundtripbrewing.com
Sunday in the Avenue beer garden. German-style pours, an early close at 8, and the easiest weekend wind-down close to home.

🥃 Sunday at Schoolhouse Brewing - Schoolhouse Brewing | 840 Franklin Ct SE, Marietta | Sunday hours | Per pour | More: schoolhousebeer.com
Schoolhouse off Franklin runs a full homebrew shop and a Teachers' Lounge arcade alongside the taproom. The Sunday vibe is the most laid-back of the weekend. Check the events page before heading over.

If you financed or leased your car, there's a good chance gap insurance is already baked into your policy. It's a smart thing to carry, but it's also one of the most misunderstood pieces of an auto policy.

Why it exists: A new car can lose 20% or more of its value the first year, but your loan balance doesn't drop that fast. If the car gets totaled early on, standard insurance only pays out what the car is currently worth, which can leave you owing thousands on a vehicle you can't even drive. Gap insurance closes that difference.

What gap insurance covers:

What it does NOT cover:

When it stops being useful: Once your loan balance dips below your car's actual value, gap insurance stops earning its keep. That's why a lot of people drop it after a few years.

The bigger takeaway: it's easy to assume you're more covered than you really are, especially when you've got a stack of policies and add-ons you barely remember signing up for. Knowing what each piece of your coverage actually does is the difference between a stressful claim and a smooth one.

Not sure what your auto policy actually includes? Your Peachy agent will walk through every line with you and make sure it still fits where you are today.

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