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JULY JULY 4 Roswell Area Park 5:30-10pm Free entry Pack a blanket or chairs and celebrate Independence Day with a classic firework show beginning at sunset. Arrive before dark to check out entertainment and food truck offerings. roswellgov.com/discover-us/ calendar
JULY 15, AUG. 19 East Cobb Book Club – PM 2-3:30pm Free Get together virtually with fellow bookworms to discuss “The Last Trial,” a legal thriller by Scott Turow in July and Isabel Wilkerson’s international bestseller about social inequality, “Caste,” in August. The library also offers another book club that hosts virtual morning discussions. cobbcounty.org
THE TOP 44 PLAYERS, PICTURED HERE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS ANDREW YOUNG AND HANK AARON, FROM THE 2019 HANK AARON INVITATIONAL WERE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND PLAY A SHOWCASE GAME AT TRUIST PARK.
JULY 29, AUG. 26 The Avenue East Cobb Summer Movie Series 4475 Roswell Rd. 6pm, movie begins at sunset Free entry Enjoy games, activities and food from nearby restaurants, then watch a PG/G film under the stars. Be sure to bring your own seating option and a table. avenueeastcobb.com/events
JULY 30 - AUG.1 Hank Aaron Weekend presented by Delta Air Lines Truist Park Times and prices vary This multi-day event will highlight and further Hank Aaron’s mission to advance diversity in baseball and achieve social justice on the field and beyond. Saturday will include the Hank Aaron Invitational showcase game, featuring elite high school players. braves.com/hankaaronweekend
AUGUST AUG. 7 East Cobb Triathlon Mountain View Aquatic Center 7:30am-Noon Prices vary It’s time to get physical! For this triathlon, adults can choose from three distances and tackle the course alone or form a mini team to take it on relay style. Youngsters of all ages can get in on the action too with abbreviated options just for them. fivestarntp.com/races/eastcobbtriathlon
AUG. 22 SagerStrong Stadium Fun Run Truist Park 8-10:30am Prices vary Break a sweat in the name of blood cancer research and see the park from the perspective of your favorite Braves players. You can choose to race virtually or select the registration option that includes a game ticket for Aug. 28. sagerstrongfoundation.org
Did You Know?
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Cobb County has long been a popular filming destination and well known films such as “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” “Hidden Figures” and “Zombieland” have been shot here.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF (LEFT) FIVE STAR NTP, (RIGHT) ATLANTA BRAVES.
Annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
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