Powder Springs Daily: Weekend Steps, Crafts, and History
Powder Springs, GA — February 8, 2026 — Community fitness, arts, and Black History Month events keep the city busy heading into the new week.
Powder Springs Daily Brief
As the weekend wraps up in Powder Springs, neighbors are staying active, creative, and connected while the city leans into Black History Month programming and prepares for a busy few weeks ahead.
Runners and walkers hit the streets
Saturday’s Run for the Son 5K and 10K brought runners of all ages onto the roads around Powder Springs for a hilly course, chip-timed finish, and medals that support student missions and leadership scholarships. The event added extra traffic and energy around local churches and neighborhoods but cleared out by midday.
Looking ahead, residents who prefer a walking pace have a new option. The Powder Springs Steppers weekly meetup will use the library fountain as a starting point for 30- to 60-minute neighborhood walks beginning Monday, February 16. Organizers describe it as a low-pressure way to log steps, improve heart health, and meet neighbors, with sessions cancelled only if the weather refuses to cooperate.
Crafting community at the library
The Powder Springs Library also hosted its monthly “Crafting With Friends” gathering on Saturday morning, giving adults and seniors space to bring knitting, painting, scrapbooking, and other projects. A staff member leads an optional demonstration project each month, with participants invited to register in advance so they know what supplies to bring.
The relaxed format has turned the get-together into a steady social outlet for residents who want a quieter way to connect than big festivals or ballgames. The program is slated to continue on third Saturdays, keeping the library a hub not just for books but for hands-on creativity.
Black history exhibit anchors February
At City Hall, a new Black history exhibit is now open to the public and will remain on display through March during regular weekday hours. Curated in partnership with Kennesaw State University and a local nonprofit, the display explores the historical ties between Georgia and Sierra Leone and highlights stories of resilience and heritage that shaped the region.
Mayor Al Thurman has encouraged residents, students, and visitors to spend time with the exhibit this month as Powder Springs marks Black History Month. A companion public lecture is scheduled for the evening of March 26, with limited seating and advance registration encouraged.
City facilities and park update
City services continue to operate out of the newer municipal complex on Pineview Drive, where the exhibit is housed alongside the municipal court and other offices. Meanwhile, Powder Springs Park remains closed for renovation work that will add a dog park, expanded parking, and refreshed restrooms ahead of an expected spring reopening.