Cobb Life Magazine

06/13/2025

MARIETTA — Sheriff Craig Owens partnered with representatives from African-American Greek-letter fraternities for the second annual “Live Nobly” Father’s Day program on Thursday — an inspirational forum for incarcerated fathers at the Cobb Jail.

MARIETTA — Sheriff Craig Owens partnered with representatives from African-American Greek-letter fraternities for the second annual “Live Nobly” Father’s Day program on Thursday — an inspirational forum for incarcerated fathers

06/08/2025

Lookout Mountain, Georgia:

06/08/2025

Behind every great photograph is a story. For 50 years, Rick Diamond captured thousands — including one that began with Cher, a quiet backstage and a little white lie.

06/08/2025

In 1940s Oklahoma, Mitzi Wade would often sit in her family’s living room, watching her mother and friends gather around sets of handcrafted ivory and bamboo tiles. They were playing mahjong, and it was a ritual in their home.

In 1940s Oklahoma, Mitzi Wade would often sit in her family’s living room, watching her mother and friends gather around sets of handcrafted ivory and bamboo tiles. They were playing

06/08/2025

Candy Hunter fondly remembers the first time she got behind the handlebars of a motorcycle. She had grown up around bikes — often perched on the tank of her father’s or uncle’s as they did slow laps around the yard — but she truly fell in love with …

Candy Hunter fondly remembers the first time she got behind the handlebars of a motorcycle. She had grown up around bikes — often perched on the tank of her father’s

06/08/2025

Tucked inside a small, dark blue-green house just off Fairground Street in Marietta, sits Atlanta Planters — a landscape design business that doubles as a home and garden shop.

06/05/2025

☀️ Summer is HERE—and so is the latest edition of Cobb Life Magazine! 📰🌴

Get your hands on the Cobb Life Summer Edition included in this Saturday/Sunday’s Marietta Daily Journal, and dive into some of the hottest stories across Cobb County:

🀄 Discover the Mahjong craze sweeping through Cobb
📸 Explore the incredible career of renowned music photographer Rick Diamond
🌎 Plan your perfect getaway with our family-friendly travel picks
🍴 Find your next favorite spot with our summer dining guide
🏬 Take a closer look at the local businesses shaping Cobb’s future
➕ And so much more!

Whether you're relaxing by the pool or planning your next local adventure, this issue has something for everyone. Don’t miss it in this weekend’s MDJ print edition!

05/23/2025

For local interior designer Cristi Holcombe, the opportunity to remodel an equestrian estate in Marietta was more than just another project. Click the link below to learn more.

For interior designer Cristi Holcombe, the opportunity to remodel an equestrian estate in Marietta was more than just another project. Having grown up as an equestrian and now watching her

05/23/2025

Ten years ago, Kacey Primer was on a flight back to Milwaukee when she felt called to start anew. The Texas native was craving a fresh chapter — one that could offer warmer weather, family nearby and a new career path. Click the link below for more.

Ten years ago, Kacey Primer was on a flight back to Milwaukee when she felt called to start anew. The Texas native was craving a fresh chapter — one that

05/23/2025

Curious to walk in the footsteps of your favorite stars? A recent travel trend is called “set-jetting” (a play on jet-setting), where showbiz fans can visit locations they’ve seen on the big screen. Click the link below to learn more.

Curious to walk in the footsteps of your favorite stars? A recent travel trend is called “set-jetting” (a play on jet-setting), where showbiz fans can visit locations they’ve seen on

05/23/2025

A few months ago, my wife learned that her childhood best friend was having her first baby. Naturally, as a seasoned host, she wanted to throw her friend a baby shower. With the baby due this summer, my wife selected to host this event in the spring…

A few months ago, my wife learned that her childhood best friend was having her first baby. Naturally, as a seasoned host, she wanted to throw her friend a baby

05/23/2025

Husband-wife duo Stephanie and Russell Ives are the power couple behind the Custom Dwellings, a Marietta-based design-build company that transforms houses into personalized family homes. Click the link below to learn more.

Husband-wife duo Stephanie and Russell Ives are the power couple behind the Custom Dwellings, a Marietta-based design-build company that transforms houses into personalized family homes.