Fall is in the air, but it may be something of a wet weekend greeting a slate full of activities in the East Cobb area (check our full listings for all the details).
The signature event is the 26th EAST COBBER magazine parade and festival, marching off from 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, and down Johnson Ferry Road. More than 100 sets of bands, school and community groups, baton twirlers and even unicyclists are lining up for what’s being called “the candy parade”—bring plenty of bags to take home treats.
At 11 a.m., a community festival takes place at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road) until 3 p.m., featuring food, music, vendors and family fun (more details from our story last week).
Traffic alert: Johnson Ferry Road will be shut down between 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., so plan to arrive early and/or find an alternate route for parade parking.
Another community festival will be going on at the same time on Saturday, from 12-3 p.m. It’s the Auto Accident Attorneys Group Fall Kickoff Festival at the law firm’s offices at 1454 Johnson Ferry Road. The third annual event features food, music, and fun for all ages. RSVP by clicking here to reserve a wristband for free food and drinks.
The third annual Angels of Life Bake Sale returns Saturday to Three-13 Salon and Spa (2663 Canton Road). Stop by between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to purchase sweets, savories and crafts made by the staff, with proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation.
The November election ballot includes a referendum on a proposed 30-year transit tax in Cobb County, and organizations are starting public meetings on both sides of the issue.
On Saturday, the Cobb Taxpayer Association will kick off its campaign to oppose the Cobb Mobility SPLOST from 12-2 p.m. at Grace Resurrection Methodist Church (1200 Indian Hills Parkway).
Political candidates and other local activists will be speaking and there will be sign-up sheets for volunteers.
On Sunday, the fall schedule of Music in the Park debuts at East Cobb Park. From 4-6, the sounds of local band Man Bites Dog will emanate from the concert pavilion. Depending on the weather, you can bring a blanket/chairs and food and drink to enjoy.
(And here’s the rest of the fall event schedule at East Cobb Park, up through Holiday Lights in December.)
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