Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The 2013 Jonquil City Jog 5K will be held this weekend in downtown Smyrna.
Lace up your shoes and get ready for the 2013 Jonquil City Jog 5K in downtown Smyrna this weekend. At the annual Peachtree Qualifier race this Saturday, April 27, you will get to run or walk for fun, prizes, and to support local schools. On-site registration will take place 7 a.m. at the Smyrna City Hall located at 2800 King Street, followed by the race at 8 a.m. To participate, you can click here to register now at Active.com through 6 p.m. this Thursday, April 25, or register in person at the Smyrna Community Center by noon on Friday, April 26. Proceeds from the race benefit the Campbell High School Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides financial and community support to Campbell High School students. Here are …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Take a look at some of the events going on around Cobb County from Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31.
Enjoy a new twist to a beloved holiday tradition—hunting Easter Eggs in the dark this Saturday, March 30 at Tolleson Park located at 3515 McCauley Road, Smyrna. Children up to age 10 years are asked bring a flashlight and Easter basket, and will be divided into age groups with the youngest beginning their hunt at dusk. Following the hunt, all are invited to watch the full-length feature film Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG rated). Click here to register online for the hunt or in person at the Smyrna Community Center or Wolfe Adult Recreation Center. Registration costs $5 per family, and $10 on day of the event. Call 678-631-5541 for more information.
Friday, March 22, 2013
This weekend tour Shoupade Park, participate in a 5K, join local authors for coffee and conversation, celebrate the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History's 10th anniversary and more.
Tour Shoupade Park - 2013 Phoenix Flies When: Saturday, March 23, Sunday, March 24. Where: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Paces Mill, 3444 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA What: The River Line Historic Area’s Roberta Cook along with Mike Shaffer of the Kennesaw State University Civil War Center, will host tours of Shoupade Park. Reservations are required due to limited parking. Shoupade Park is a historic preservation site featuring two of the nine remaining “Shoupades” designed by Confederate Brigadier General Francis Asbury Shoup during the Civil War. Additional info can be found at the Atlanta Preservation Center’s website: atlantapreservationcenter.com/PF_Decennial. Marietta Mentor 5K Run When: Saturday, March 23: 5K starts at …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Want to warm up for Thanksgiving and support a good cause? Head to the North Cobb area this weekend for the 2012 Acworth Turkey Chase.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features a holiday themed event in the North Cobb area. The 4th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk will be held this Saturday in Historic Downtown Acworth (5K Fun Run at 9 a.m., 2K Walk at 9:15 a.m., and Little Pilgrim Trot at 10 a.m.). Participants of all ages and abilities can walk, jog or run. Get a head start on that New Year's resolution to shed a few pounds. If you register on the day of the race, the cost is $30 for the timed run, $20 for the untimed fun run (ages 13 and up) and $10 for the untimed fun run (ages 6-12 years old). Kids who are 5 years old and younger participate for free. Got a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Smyrna resident and colon cancer survivor Dawn Gagliardi is among the hundreds of Metro Atlanta participants in The Undy 5000—a 5k race in underwear to help raise awareness for colon cancer.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk to fight colon cancer will return to Metro Atlanta for the third consecutive year. Smyrna resident and colon cancer survivor Dawn Gagliardi is among the hundreds of participants who will be running in their underwear to help raise awareness for the disease this weekend in Marietta. In 2002, Gagliardi was constantly plagued with an upset stomach, discomfort, bloating and extreme pain. She was told that she had Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The IBS treatments, however, did not work for her even after countless visits to the doctor's office. After her visit to a gastroenterologist and receiving a colonoscopy, she was immediately diagnosed with stage II colon cancer at just 31 years old. Along her journey fighting the disease…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Amidst costumes and hundreds of runners chasing Seymour the owl, 28-year-old Wil Cramer set a new course record of 16:28 in the 5K race.
The Fourth Annual Spooktacular Chase took place over the weekend in Smyrna. Runners chased Seymour, the Spooktacular Chase's owl mascot, through the streets of Smyrna in this 5K Peachtree Qualifier. Proceeds for the fundraiser benefit Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia, a Cobb County non-profit that provides service to North Georgia’s blind and low vision residents.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
A pair of Smyrna 5K running events are on the horizon.
Lace up those sneaks for two good causes in Smyrna with next Saturday’s Spooktacular Chase and the Spartan Sprint 5K Road Race two weeks later. Chase Seymour the Spooktacular Chase's owl mascot through the streets of Smyrna, Saturday, Oct. 22 in this 5K Peachtree Qualifier. Proceeds for the fundraiser, formerly known as Race to See, benefit Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia, a Cobb County non-profit that provides service to North Georgia’s blind and low vision residents. The 5K and 1K Fun Run both begin at 8 a.m. at Cobb Park across the street from Campbell High School. The fastest runners in each age group will receive a spooky owl bobblehead trophy. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume. The registration fee for both …
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