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Photo of a golfer mid-swing at the Sweetwater Mission Annual Golf Tournament

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 29, 2026

Sweetwater Mission Highlights Growth at Cobb Golf Tournament

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Sweetwater Mission Annual Golf Tournament: Sweetwater Mission hosted a successful Annual Golf Tournament at the Marietta Hilton Golf…

Group photo from the Vinings Vintage HOA litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 29, 2026

Vinings Vintage HOA Leads Mableton Litter Cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup by the Vinings Vintage HOA: The Vinings Vintage HOA along with a little help from the…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do April 23, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 24 to Sunday, April 26

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026. Friday, April 24 The Beauty Project:…

Group shot from Pay it Forward cleanup in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 21, 2026

South Cobb Lions Club joins Pay It Forward 2K19 for litter pickup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Pay it Forward 2K19’s litter cleanup in Mableton: Pay It Forward 2K19 along with the South Cobb Lions Club…

Group photo of volunteers at the Concord Covered Bridge litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 20, 2026

Mableton volunteers remove 24 bags of litter near Concord Covered Bridge

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup in the Concord Covered Bridge area: The Friends of The Covered Bridge got an early start…

Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl present $10,000 check to Meals on Wheels

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 18, 2026

Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event

By Mark Woolsey A pair of well-known 70s and 80s TV stars came to Cobb County this week to discuss the ins and outs of bread. For a very good…

Group photo at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 13, 2026

Cobb County groups and volunteers honored at Keep Cobb Beautiful awards

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards ceremony: After the conclusion of the Cobb County Sustainability Expo, SustainabilityDirector Kimberly White, hosted…

Community, Things to Do April 9, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 10 to Sunday, April 12

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 10, 2026 to Sunday, April 12, 2026. Friday, April 10 Typewriter Tom &…

Group photo from the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Hosts 63rd Good Friday Breakfast

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 8, 2026

YMCA of Metro Atlanta Hosts 63rd Annual Good Friday Breakfast in Cobb

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta submitted the following report and photos from its 63rd annual Good Friday Breakfast: The YMCA of Metro Atlanta hosted its 63rd annual Good Friday Breakfast…

Commissioner Monique Sheffield cuts the ribbon on the Paint Love mural

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 3, 2026

Cobb Collaborative Unveils Paint Love Community Mental Health Mural in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the ribbon-cutting for the Paint Love mural that will be installed at Discovery Park in Mableton: Attendees had a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 8, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Health & Wellness June 8, 2026

By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 8, 2026 Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York…

Government & Politics, National Government June 8, 2026

US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing…

Government & Politics, State Government June 8, 2026

Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 8, 2026 The race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November…

Government & Politics June 8, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

by Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have…