What did Sherman order destroyed in Cobb County, and which supermarket chain got its metro Atlanta start in Marietta? Test your knowledge of five events tied to this week in Cobb history. Looking up the answers is encouraged.
The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular feature designed to help readers learn more about Cobb County — its history, local government, businesses, and the issues shaping daily life here.
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