Atheism

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2022 Elections October 25, 2022

The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?

by Phil Zuckerman, Pitzer College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The midterm elections are likely to return to Congress elected representatives who hold a range…

Billboard from atheist group with slogan "Supernatural Belief is the Enemy of Humanity"

Religion June 16, 2018

Atheist group erects billboard on Cobb Parkway

Atheist Billboard on Cobb Parkway at Roswell Road The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national atheist, humanist, and freethought organization purchased space on a billboard on Cobb Parkway, 500 feet south…

Smyrna March 20, 2018

Freedom From Religion Foundation purchases billboard space in Smyrna

Drivers cruising down a busy stretch of Spring Road in Smyrna have been greeted by a somewhat unusual billboard over the last few weeks. The ad — which is located…

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Smyrna April 18, 2024

When Smyrna’s speed limit was 8 mph

The June 3, 1909 issue of a now-defunct newspaper called the Atlanta Georgian published the following story about a speed-limit ordinance Smyrna’s city council had recently passed (we’ve included a…

Marietta April 18, 2024

Marietta History Center schedules two immersive walking tours of the city cemetery

The Marietta History Center has scheduled two immersive walking tours of the Marietta City Cemetery, located at 420 West Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA 30064. The dates are April 27 and…

Marietta April 18, 2024

Call for artists! Juried fine art show in Marietta accepting applications

Marietta Art in the Park seeks artists for its three-day juried Fine Arts Festival, which will be held on Labor Day weekend, August 31 – September 2, 2024. The venue…

Cobb County April 18, 2024

Cobb Sheriff to hold community briefing; panel discussion

The Cobb County Sheriff‘s Office will hold its first community briefing of 2024. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 30, and begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Cobb…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 18, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m studying you carefully to see if we’d be a good match!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…