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

Community, Things to Do March 13, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 13 to Sunday, March 15

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, March 13, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. Friday, March 13, 2026 Mother Son…

Group photo of volunteers from Vinings Cove Homeowners at Buckner Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 12, 2026

Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about an Adopt-A-Mile cleanup on Buckner Road. We appreciate the Vinings Cove Homeowners for cleaning up their adopted Buckner Road…

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 10, 2026

MUST Ministries Seeking Donations for Smyrna Apartment Fire Victims

By Mark Woolsey Cobb-based MUST Ministries is helping families impacted by a deadly apartment fire two weeks ago. Three people including two children died in the fast-moving blaze at the…

Community, Things to Do March 5, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 6 to Sunday, March 8

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 Evening at Marietta SquareSpend a relaxed evening around Glover Park on the Marietta Square, where restaurants, pubs, and shops stay open late and frequently feature live…

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 3, 2026

Protect against identity theft and reduce clutter at the Marietta free document shredding event

Identity theft and clutter are both unpleasant outcomes from keeping piles of personal documents in your home. The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about its free document shredding…

Group photo of the volunteer of the litter cleanup on the East West Connector

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 3, 2026

Councilwoman Herndon Organizes East West Connector Cleanup in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup initiated by Mableton Councilwoman Debora Herndon: We appreciate City of Mableton Councilwoman Debora Herndon for arranging…

Community February 27, 2026

Geek culture fandom: Need something to keep you going until Dragon Con? Check out Marietta the Gathering!

If you’re a fan of comics, graphic novels, science fiction, video games, board games, or any of the other enthusiasms that fall under the vague name Geek Culture, the City…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 27, 2026

Cobb County Senior Services Calls for Support to End Meals on Wheels Waitlist

For many older adults, especially those living alone, regular meal delivery makes it possible to stay in their own homes rather than move into assisted living. A significant number of…

Community, Things to Do February 26, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 27 to Sunday, March 1

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1 Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 • Mother’s Finest in…

Group photo of volunteers who planted willow oak in Thompson Park

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 25, 2026

Willow Oak planting in Thompson Park in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the planting of a willow oak, Mableton’s official tree, in Thompson Park: The City Of Mableton Sustainability, Cobb County…

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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…