🎻 Youth Symphony Sunday + Jurassic Park Friday

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Pretty mellow weekend coming up, and honestly, Sunday afternoon is what I'd plan the rest of it around.

The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra is playing KSU’s Bailey Performance Center on Sunday, November 8 at 3:30 PM. Four groups share the bill: the Honors String Quartet, Flute Choir, String Symposium, and Philharmonic. If you’ve got a kid who plays an instrument, bring them. If you don’t, go anyway. Tickets are $10 in advance ($13 at the door) and the whole thing is over in an hour.

Saturday afternoon, the Zuckerman Museum at KSU is hosting a free family day of theater and movement workshops for kids 3 to 12. It starts at 1 PM and it's drop-in. KSU asks for a quick RSVP, but walk-ins are welcome.

For dinner, this week's restaurant is Marietta Fish Market on Canton Rd. Big, loud seafood spot. Huge portions. Saturday nights get packed, so either go early or plan on a wait.

If holiday shopping is creeping onto your list (it's creeping onto mine), check out Urthy in Woodlawn Square. You blend your own scent and they pour it into a candle while you wait. Way more personal than another gift card.

And before you scroll, meet Pam. She's a smart one-year-old pup with the Ozzie Albies Foundation who came back to rescue through no fault of her own, and she gets along with everybody: people, dogs, cats and kids. Her full profile is below.

Let's get into it.

- Andrew

Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw State University
488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA
Sunday, November 8
3:30–4:30 PM
$10 in advance | $13 at the door
See GYSO concert details

The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra is playing KSU’s Bailey Performance Center this Sunday afternoon, and they’re bringing four groups with them: the Honors String Quartet, the Flute Choir, the String Symposium, and the Philharmonic. So in one hour you get a tight four-person string group, a whole section of flutes, and a full orchestra. That’s a lot of music for ten bucks.

If you’ve got a kid who plays an instrument (or one who quit and you’re quietly hoping they pick it back up lol), bring them. Seeing kids their own age pull off a full orchestral set can light a fire that practice charts never will. No musician at home? Go anyway. It’s a cheap, one-hour outing that wraps by 4:30 PM, so you’re home well before dinner. Buy online ahead of time and you save $3 a ticket.

The Bailey is on the KSU campus in Kennesaw, a quick shot up I-75 from East Cobb.

Some nights you want dinner to be a whole thing. For us, that's Marietta Fish Market on Canton Rd. The place is big, it's loud, and the inside is decked out in this over-the-top ocean theme that sounds cheesy on paper but somehow works once you sit down. My wife and I have brought family here a few times when we needed a spot that could seat a big group and make sure nobody left hungry.

Nobody leaves hungry.

Seafood is the move, and the plates are huge. If you like fried seafood platters, or you just want a lot of food without paying a crazy price for it, you'll be happy here. Plan on a to-go box no matter how hungry you walk in.

One thing before you go. Saturday nights get packed since it’s one of the more popular seafood spots around, so expect a wait at prime dinner time. They open at noon on weekends, so an early dinner (or a late lunch) is the easy way around the crowd.

Seafood Restaurant | 4.5★
Hours:
Mon Closed
Tue – Thu 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Fri 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Sat 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sun 12:00 – 10:00 PM

🚗 Get directions to Marietta Fish Market on Google Maps

Most candle shops sell you a scent somebody else picked out. At Urthy in Woodlawn Square, you build your own.

The shop is on Johnson Ferry next to Half Price Books, and it's also the studio where everything gets made. Candles, reed diffusers, room mists, body scrubs and perfume rollers line the shelves, and the team blends most of it right there in front of you. The fun part is the Scent Library. You smell your way through about 30 house scents, mix the ones you like, and they pour your blend into a candle or body butter while you wait. You walk out with something nobody else has.

Want to hang around longer? They run small-group hands-on Labs where you make your own perfume roller (from $45) or a sugar scrub and body butter to take home. Reviews keep calling out the staff by name, which is usually a good sign the people working there actually care. One couple booked a fragrance lab for Valentine's Day and called it a fun, one-of-a-kind date.

And yes, it's gift season. The Holiday Edit has stocking stuffers and gift sets ready to grab. If you're ordering online, get it in by Dec. 18 for Christmas. Walk-ins are welcome, and there's a free lot right out front.

Candles, Fragrance & Skincare | 4.8★
Price: $$
Hours:
Mon – Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🚗 Get directions to Urthy on Google Maps

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Democrat Micheal Garza defeated three-term Republican incumbent David Chastain for the Post 4 seat on the Cobb Board of Education, according to unofficial results reported by East Cobb News. The Marietta Daily Journal reports the result gives Democrats a majority on the school board.

The Cobb Commission District 3 race, which covers most of East Cobb, came down to the wire. In unofficial county results, Democrat Kevin Redmon has 48,712 votes (50.28 percent) to 48,163 (49.72 percent) for four-term Republican incumbent JoAnn Birrell. Under Georgia law, a losing candidate within 0.5 percent can request a recount, and East Cobb News puts Redmon's lead at 0.56 percent. Nothing is final until the county certifies the results.

Cobb voters also approved the SPLOST renewal, with 62 percent voting yes, per East Cobb News. The new six-year collection period starts in 2028. The Board of Elections holds its pre-certification meeting Friday at 3 PM, and it's in the planner below.

Source: East Cobb News | Marietta Daily Journal

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is getting rid of the paper safety logs at the Adult Detention Center. Staff now carry GUARDIAN RFID handheld devices and log safety rounds, inmate interactions and medical visits in real time. If a check runs late or gets missed, digital timers and automated alerts flag it. The new system plugs into the jail's existing ViaPath Jail Management System.

The Sheriff's Office says it's the first agency in metro Atlanta to use the system. The announcement didn't include a cost.

Source: East Cobb News

Cobb County's on-demand microtransit service started as a pilot in 2024, and it just got bigger. It now covers parts of Kennesaw and Acworth, after running only in Austell, Powder Springs and the southwest corner of Marietta. Rides are $2.50, and federal and state grants pick up about 90% of the cost.

Commissioners approved the expansion in August on a 3-2 vote. Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid has promoted the program. Commissioners JoAnn Birrell and Keli Gambrill voted no, and Birrell objected that the service isn't limited to seniors, low-income residents or people with disabilities. It still doesn't reach East Cobb, so if you've wondered whether it ever will, this is the program to keep an eye on.

Source: Cobb County Courier

The 3rd annual Cobb PARKS Holiday Artisan Market is back Dec. 4 to 6 at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060. On Saturday, Dec. 5, there's also a Youth Merry Marketplace with young vendors ages 10 to 17 selling their own stuff.

Vendor applications closed Nov. 4. Admission and hours haven't been announced yet, and we'll pass them along when they are. If you like knocking out gifts locally, pencil in that weekend now.

Source: East Cobb News

Her mom was a little Pinscher mix who got rescued while she was pregnant, and this girl got to stay with her until she was 10 weeks old. That's a better start than a lot of rescue dogs get. She went home with a family as a puppy and spent her first year there. Then that family hit some big life changes they couldn't control and made the hard call to bring her back. Not her fault. Her name is Pam, and she's ready for round two.

She's one year old, about 35 pounds, and a real social butterfly. New people, other dogs, cats, kids, she's into all of it. She's also smart. The rescue says she picks things up fast and likes having a job to do. When she's done showing off, she's lying in a patch of sun or parked right next to her people.

The honest part: she's still a young dog, and most dogs don't fully settle until around two. Pam needs a family ready for some patience and a steady routine while she finishes growing up. You won't be doing it alone, though. She's part of the Ozzie Albies Foundation's Best Chance Program, which includes training sessions with their partner trainers, updated vaccines, her spay through a partner vet, and support for as long as you have her. If life ever changes, she always has a place to go back to.

The foundation is based in Marietta and only responds to people who've filled out the adoption application, so start there. Next comes a quick interview, then a meet and greet. Her listing shows a $0 adoption fee. Georgia adoptions only.

Ozzie Albies Foundation
Marietta, GA 30060
[email protected]
Adoptions by application, interview and meet and greet

🎬 The Battery Atlanta Movie Series: Jurassic Park - The Battery Atlanta | 800 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Free | More: batteryatl.com
Free outdoor screening of Jurassic Park on the Plaza Green at the Battery Atlanta on Friday night, PG-13 and plenty old enough that your kids have probably already seen it a dozen times on streaming, but the big outdoor screen is a different experience entirely.

👪 It Takes a Village: Parent Support Group - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street Northeast, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A monthly gathering for parents to share challenges and wins, meet other local parents, and learn about community resources, a Friday morning well spent if you've been feeling like you're figuring this all out alone.

🧱 Lego Free Play - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Free-form building with a variety of Lego sets and building materials at Switzer Library for kids ages 5–12 on Friday afternoon, a solid after-school wind-down for the first day of the weekend.

🖼️ Marietta Square Art Walk - Marietta Square | Marietta, GA | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Free | More: visitmariettaga.com
The first Friday Art Walk is a free self-guided stroll around Marietta Square with local artists displayed throughout the shops, restaurants, and galleries, grab dinner while you're at it and make a full evening out of it.

👶 Playtime for Littles - East Cobb Library | 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, 30068 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Drop-in free play and socialization for ages 5 and under with a caregiver at East Cobb Library on Friday morning, no signup needed, just show up.

🔬 Preschool STEAM - Mountain View Regional Library | 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA, 30066 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Preschoolers explore everyday science through books, hands-on experiments, and art at Mountain View Regional Library, a solid Friday morning activity before nap time wins.

🍂 Teen Thankful Thought Tree - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Teens can stop by the library anytime during open hours to add a leaf to the community Tree of Thanks, a low-key drop-in activity that fits around the rest of your Friday.

🎖️ Veterans Luncheon - Ben Robertson Community Center | 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Free for veterans and active-duty military; guests welcome | More: kennesaw-ga.gov
The City of Kennesaw honors military members with a complimentary lunch, a special guest speaker, a presentation of colors, and a POW/MIA recognition ceremony, no ID required, and guests are welcome to come alongside veterans in their lives.

🖨️ 3D Printing for Kids - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street Northeast, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Kids ages 8 and up design their own 3D object using Tinkercad at Switzer Library; parents must stay and assist (one child per adult due to space), and the printed item gets picked up later.

🧶 Crocheting & Knitting Class for Teens - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street Northeast, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Teens learn basic crochet and knitting at Switzer Library on Saturday, a free, hands-on hour that's a nice change of pace from screen time.

🎲 Family & Friends Game Day - Fullers Recreation Center | 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta, GA, 30068 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Cobb Parks celebrates 60 years of play with a free Saturday afternoon of board games, card games, and friendly competition at Fullers Rec Center, bring the crew and show up ready to debate the rules of Uno.

📚 Family Storytime - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Books, songs, and games for all ages at Switzer Library on Saturday morning, a quick 30-minute drop-in that works perfectly before farmers market errands.

🚶 History Seek Saturdays: Walking Tour of Roswell's Historic District - Town Square | 610 Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | $12, registration closes Nov. 6 | More: visitroswellga.com
A guided 90-minute stroll through Roswell's historic district covering the town's early mills, antebellum homes, and Civil War-era stories; good for curious kids and history-nerd parents alike.

🌱 Little Sprouts - Smith-Gilbert Gardens | 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA | 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Included with garden admission; free for family members; $3 adults with SNAP/EBT | More: kennesaw-ga.gov
Music, movement, leaf rubbings, and storytime for ages 0–4 at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, with fall foliage as the backdrop; the Imagination Station play area is open after the program for extra outdoor time.

🎨 Marietta Artists Guild First Saturday – Art in Action - Artisan Resource Center | 585 Cobb Pkwy S, Suite G-1, Marietta, GA | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | More: visitmariettaga.com
Walk through working artist studios and watch local painters, mixed-media artists, and more creating live on the first Saturday of each month, free, drop-in, and genuinely more interesting than a static gallery.

🌽 Marietta Square Farmers Market - Marietta Square Farmers Market | 41 Mill Street, Marietta, Georgia | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Free to attend | More: visitmariettaga.com
The year-round Saturday market on Mill Street, with local produce, baked goods and more. Go early for the best pick, then walk next door to the Artisan Market.

🎮 Mario Kart Tournament - Sewell Mill Library | 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, 30068 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Show up at Sewell Mill Library and race to be crowned champion in this Saturday afternoon Mario Kart bracket tournament, great for competitive kids who take their lap times seriously.

🎶 Moonlight Princesses – A Tribute to Demon Hunters - Roswell Cultural Arts Center | 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA, 30075 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Tickets from $51.50 | More: visitroswellga.com
High-energy live tribute show to Demon Hunters with powerhouse vocals and theatrical staging, aimed at K-pop fans. The listing says it isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Netflix.

🏛️ Mythology Bingo with Togas and Tales - Mountain View Regional Library | 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA, 30066 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A mythology overview paired with bingo at Mountain View Library. Togas optional. Saturday morning timing makes this an easy pre-lunch outing.

📚 Saturday Storytime - Lewis A. Ray Library | 4500 Oakdale Road, Smyrna, GA, 30080 | 10:15 AM or 11:00 AM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Two Saturday morning sessions of stories, songs, dancing, and fingerplays at Lewis A. Ray Library, followed by free play, pick the 10:15 or 11:00 slot based on how long it takes your family to get out the door.

🍽️ Taste of Kennesaw - Downtown Kennesaw | 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Free admission; food samples $1 to $10 | More: kennesaw.com
More than 30 local restaurants set up in downtown Kennesaw for a full day of sampling, with live music on the Main Street stage, a kids' zone with inflatables, a Beer Garden, and a Georgia Grown holiday shopping village.

🎭 Teen Fandom Corner - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A pop-culture hangout at Switzer Library where teen fandoms come to life, a low-pressure Saturday stop your teen will actually want to go to.

🛶 Wilderness Inquiry Community Day - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Free (advance reservation required) | More: chattnaturecenter.org
Free canoe paddle on the Chattahoochee aboard a 10-person Canoemobile, plus 127 acres of nature center trails and partner exhibits; reserve ahead because spots fill up.

🎄 Elf the Musical Jr. - The Art Place | 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Tickets through Top Hat Theatrics, price not yet published | More: travelcobb.org
Top Hat Theatrics' young cast performs the holiday show that follows Buddy from the North Pole to New York City to find his father, with songs, dance and plenty of family-friendly humor.

🎲 Second Sunday Game Day - Switzer Library | 266 Roswell Street Northeast, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Drop in for a free afternoon of board games and card games, bring your own or dig into what's already there, at this monthly community game day in Marietta.

🏫 Wood Acres School Fall Open House - Wood Acres School | 1772 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA, 30062 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | More: woodacresschool.org
Current and prospective families can tour the school and talk with staff about the 2026–2027 year from 2 to 4 PM; you can register on the school's events page.

🧶 Adult Take Home Craft Kit: Yarn Gnome - East Cobb Library | 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, 30068 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Stop by East Cobb Library anytime Friday to pick up a yarn gnome craft kit to take home, a low-effort way to make something with your hands this weekend.

🩺 B.E.S.T. Diabetes: Take Charge - Tim D. Lee Senior Center | 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA, 30066 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Free, registration required | More: cobbcounty.gov
Week one of a four-week interactive diabetes management course at the Tim D. Lee Senior Center on Sandy Plains Road, valuable for anyone managing pre-diabetes or a family history of the condition.

🎯 Bingo - North Cobb Senior Center | 3900 South Main Street, Acworth, GA, 30101 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $3 (includes 2 bingo cards and a snack), registration required | More: cobbcounty.gov
Twelve games of bingo with different patterns for a chance to win gift cards from local businesses at the North Cobb Senior Center, a fun Friday morning out for anyone who enjoys a little friendly competition.

🗳️ Board of Elections and Registration Pre Certification Meeting - Cobb County Board of Elections | 995 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Cobb County's Board of Elections holds its pre-certification meeting Friday afternoon, open to the public for those who want to observe the post-election process firsthand.

🏠 Decluttering for Downsizing - Senior Wellness Center | 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30064 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Caring Ambassador Jennifer Hill walks through manageable steps for clearing out decades of belongings, practical, low-pressure, and relevant for the East Cobb empty-nester crowd thinking about right-sizing.

🎬 First Friday Films - Freeman Poole Senior Center | 4025 South Hurt Road, Smyrna, GA, 30082 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Free (call center for title) | More: cobbcounty.gov
The first Friday of each month brings a movie screening at Freeman Poole Senior Center in Smyrna, call ahead to find out the title, then show up at 11:30 for a relaxed midday film in a friendly crowd.

🌽 Heritage Craft Circle at MCMA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Museum admission, $10 adults and $8 students, military and seniors | More: visitmariettaga.com
November's Heritage Craft Circle focuses on corn husk dolls, a drop-in session where you bring your own supplies and work on your own project alongside an experienced artist host; bring whatever you're currently making or dive into the featured craft.

🎤 Karaoke Night at Punch Bowl Social - Punch Bowl Social | 875 Battery Ave SE Ste 720, Atlanta, Georgia | 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Free arcade card with first drink purchase | More: batteryatl.com
Luke Smart’s Karaoke takes over Punch Bowl Social on Friday night starting at 9 PM. It’s an open mic format with a free arcade card with your first drink, and a crowd that hypes up even the singers who don’t deserve it.

🩸 LifeSouth Blood Drive - Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free (advance registration required) | More: chattnaturecenter.org
LifeSouth's mobile blood drive is set up at the Chattahoochee Nature Center all day Friday; book a 10-minute appointment slot online and you're in and out fast, a meaningful way to spend 30 minutes of your day.

🎖️ Saluting the Female Heroes of World War II - Senior Wellness Center | 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30064 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
A Friday afternoon program honoring the women who served during World War II, held at the Marietta Senior Wellness Center, a meaningful Veterans Day week event for anyone interested in military history.

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Group - Sibley Library | 1539 South Cobb Drive Southeast, Marietta, GA, 30060 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Biweekly Spanish conversation practice at Sibley Library, interactive conversations and simple group activities in a no-pressure setting, good for anyone working to hold onto a language or finally use what they learned in college.

🎨 Closing Exhibition Reception: Southern Superstition - The Art Station – Big Shanty | 2050 Kennesaw Due West Rd., Kennesaw, GA, 30152 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | More: cobbcounty.gov
Last chance to see the Southern Superstition exhibit at The Art Station, with a closing reception Saturday afternoon, free admission and a good excuse to finally make it out there before it comes down.

🎩 Houdini: The World's First Superman (Lecture) - William Root House | 80 N Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, GA | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | $30 | More: visitmariettaga.com
A lecture on Houdini one century after his death, with a mini-museum of rare personal artifacts from the man himself on display; James Freeman of Freeman and Fugate Oddities runs the presentation and knows his stuff, space is limited.

🖼️ Marietta Square Artisan Market - Marietta Square | Marietta, GA | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free to attend | More: visitmariettaga.com
Locally made art on Mill Street every Saturday morning, pairs perfectly with a farmers market run next door, and it's an easy way to cross a few unique gifts off the holiday list early.

🎭 Silent Night | The Atlanta Opera - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA | 7:30 PM (doors 6:00 PM) | Ticketed, price not yet published | More: travelcobb.org
The Atlanta Opera’s Pulitzer Prize-winning production of Silent Night, the true story of the WWI Christmas truce, directed by Tomer Zvulun at the Cobb Energy Centre. It’s the opera’s first Atlanta run in a decade.

🍳 Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's - C. Ellet's | 2605 Circle 75 Parkway Ste 400, Atlanta, GA | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | No cover, menu prices | More: batteryatl.com
Southern Fried Chicken, Pancake Paloozas, mimosas, and a live jazz duo on Saturdays and Sundays at C. Ellet's near the Battery; make a reservation and set aside a solid two hours.

🎭 The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - Stillwell Theater, Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | 8:00 PM | Tickets through KSU arts ticketing, price not yet published | More: travelcobb.org
A courtroom comedy set between Heaven and Hell that puts Judas on trial and mixes dark humor with questions about guilt and forgiveness. The listing warns it has mature language and surreal scenes.

🎨 Free Exhibiting Artist Talk: Jackie Dorsey - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free (includes museum admission) | More: visitmariettaga.com
Athens watercolor artist Jackie Dorsey talks through her multi-year project honoring Georgia’s musicians, with free admission to MCMA included. It’s a Sunday afternoon that feels cultured without costing anything.

🌳 Hyde Farm History Hike - Hyde Farm & Power Cabin | 726 Hyde Road, Marietta, GA | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $25 | More: visitmariettaga.com
A guided hike through Hyde Farm and the Power Cabin in East Cobb with exclusive access to areas not usually open to the public, led by a longtime resident who knows the history cold; light breakfast provided and space is limited so register soon.

🤠 Rhinestone Cowgirls: Legendary Ladies of Country Music - Roswell Cultural Arts Center | 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA, 30075 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Tickets from $31 | More: visitroswellga.com
Three powerhouse vocalists pay tribute to the queens of country, think Dolly, Patsy, Loretta, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on Sunday afternoon, a solid date-night alternative to the usual dinner-and-a-movie.

Got kids between 3 and 12 who can't sit still? Good. On Saturday afternoon, the Zuckerman Museum of Art at Kennesaw State is running a free family day where moving around is the whole point. KSU theater students will have kids moving like geometric shapes, the art on the walls ties math to what you see, and community partners run their own hands-on tables around it all.

No tickets and no time slots. Show up any time after 1 PM and let the kids go where their interest takes them.

What it is: The day is built around the museum's current exhibition, Collective Geometries. KSU Theatre and Performance Studies students lead Arts Integration workshops for kids ages 3 through 12, mixing movement, play and theater-making so kids find math ideas in places they'd never expect. On top of that, KSU's Year of Thailand, North Cobb Library and Smith-Gilbert Gardens each run their own hands-on activities tied to the exhibition. That's a lot packed into one free Saturday afternoon.

Plan it (drop-in, starts at 1 PM): It’s drop-in, so there’s no slot to lock in. KSU does ask families to RSVP on the museum’s events page. It takes a minute and helps them plan. Things kick off at 1 PM, and you can come and go whenever you want. The museum is on the KSU campus in Kennesaw, a quick shot up I-75 from East Cobb.

Inside (1-2 hours): The structure is loose on purpose. Kids can bounce between the theater workshops, hit the partner tables, and spend some time actually looking at the art that inspired the whole day. College theater students run the workshops, so expect a lot of energy, a lot of encouragement and a lot of moving around. If you've got elementary-age kids who fall apart the second they're told to sit quietly and watch, this one plays to their strengths.

Logistics: Free. The museum is at 492 Prillaman Way NW on the KSU campus in Kennesaw, GA. RSVP requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Heads up: The workshops are built for ages 3 to 12. If you're bringing a baby under 3 or a teenager, the structured activities probably won't land, but the exhibition itself is open to everyone.

🚗 Get directions to Zuckerman Museum of Art

💡 Insurance Tip: What Pays If You Hit a Deer

Deer collisions peak in October, November and December, when breeding season puts more deer on the road and dusk commutes get darker. Atlanta News First reports that one in every 115 Georgia drivers will collide with an animal, based on insurer claims data. Hitting a deer directly is typically covered under comprehensive coverage, while swerving and hitting a tree or guardrail is generally a collision claim. Georgia only requires liability insurance, so if you carry the state minimum, a deer strike could come out of your own pocket, and either coverage is still subject to your deductible.

Worth a quick check this week: confirm comprehensive is on every vehicle in your household, and know your deductible. A Peachy agent can check both on a quick call.

📖 Read Atlanta News First's report on deer crashes and who pays

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