Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

DEC. 5 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Downtown Powder Springs 6:30pm Free Santa will roll into Powder Springs during the festive Christmas Parade on Marietta Street, kicking off a night of holiday cheer. The celebration will continue at Thurman Springs Park with the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree, plus complimentary cocoa, cookies and photos […]

Rayo de Sol

Rayo de Sol

Rayo de Sol works to uplift children, families and communities in Nicaragua through education, health, nutrition, spiritual growth and community development. Show your support by donating or participating in mission trips where you can help build schools, gather nutritious school meals and lead education programs. They believe that by working together, we can break the […]

Ignite Hope, Inc.

Ignite Hope, Inc.

Ignite Hope, Inc. provides wrap-around assistance, spiritual guidance, advocacy and counseling for children in crisis, particularly those in foster care. Do your part by mentoring, offering support services, donating financially or helping spread awareness about the issues of the foster care system through your own community. Details: 1635 Old Hwy. 41, Ste. 112, ignite-hope.org

Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta

Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta

As the longest-running girls’ leadership organization, Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta empowers girls to become strong, smart and bold, providing the tools and safe space for them to thrive throughout life. Get involved by volunteering, donating, becoming an advocate or sponsoring programs as a partner. Through leadership, education and hands-on programming, they offer a sisterhood […]

Cobb Christmas, Inc.

Cobb Christmas, Inc.

Cobb Christmas, Inc. is making spirits bright, one toy at a time! This nonprofit delivers Christmas joy to children in need by providing toys each holiday season. Get involved by helping at toy drives, sorting gifts or stuffing the famous “Stuff-A-Bus.” It’s the jolliest way to make spirits bright right here in Cobb County! Come […]

Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully

Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) works to bring local families into a life of healthy living. Their Community Teaching Kitchen offers both hands-on and virtual cooking classes, nutrition education, mobile food pantries, chronic disease workshops and a culinary apprenticeship program. Get involved by volunteering in classes or with their mobile food pantries. […]

Dawn Parker: Director • Dancer • Teacher

By Cory Olesen Dawn Parker’s career has always revolved around the stage. After decades in choreography and the private studio sector, she realized her passion wasn’t just performing—it was helping young people discover their own spotlight. That calling led her to earn a Master’s in Theater Education and join Kennesaw Mountain High School (KMHS) as […]

Mr. Diddy’s

Since its food truck beginnings, Mr. Diddy’s has stayed true to its mission: serving food made with love and shared with community. Now, you can dine in at their brick-and-mortar and order the fan-fave Shrimp & Grits, a flavorful mix of grilled shrimp and sautéed peppers and onions served over creamy cheese grits.  Details: 2200 […]

The Peach Cobbler Factory Marietta

Sweet dreams come true at The Peach Cobbler Factory Marietta. Amidst savory sweets and 12 crave-worthy cobbler and banana pudding flavors, nothing hits the spot quite like the Classic Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler. It’s packed with juicy peaches baked beneath a perfectly golden crust and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Details: 3625 Dallas […]

Willie Rae’s Social House

Willie Rae’s Social House serves up a creative menu of bold Cajun flair. Every dish is crafted from scratch, but our must-try is the showstopping JAMBALAYA made with succulent Gulf shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, sauteed peppers, onions and celery. It’s all simmered in rich Creole rice for a taste of Louisiana comfort done right. Details: […]