History

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

History February 2, 2023

A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads

by Howard Manly, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal – to…

Bayard Rustin with another man leaning toward him talking

History

Meet Bayard Rustin, often-forgotten civil rights activist, gay rights advocate, union organizer, pacifist and man of compassion for all in trouble

History

Marietta History Center to host KSU’s “Georgia Journeys: Legacies of World War II”

Painting of Empress Mathilda holding crucifix

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HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

History

Marietta History Center hosts KSU’s “Voices from the Great War”

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

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Learn about 19th century funeral practices at Marietta’s historic William Root House

Lakisha Smith in Ashanti clothing with a little girl and a replica of a goat

History

Sankofa Festival previews the Before Slavery museum which will be coming to Cobb’s Cumberland area next year

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Dr. Marietta Monaghan to speak about historical architecture at Marietta History Center

History

Upcoming Sankofa Festival previews new museum in Cobb opening in 2023 that will look at life of Africans before slavery

History September 14, 2022

Color My Teacher: an oral history of Black Cobb County educators

The Marietta History Center continues its Diverse Cobb programming with Color My Teacher, an oral history project featuring interviews with Black teachers, counselors and principals. The showing will last through…

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Business June 7, 2023

Cobb Chamber’s Honorary Commanders Association seeks nominations

The Honorary Commanders Association is seeking nominations for members of its 2024 class. The organization is a cooperative effort involving Cobb Chamber, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB), General Lucius D….

Pets and Pet Adoption June 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Just look at this sweet face! How can you possibly resist adopting me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet little terrier mix in need of a loving home. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather June 7, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather June 7, 2023

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected to continue in Cobb County Wednesday and Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region, due to the possibility of isolated to scattered thunderstorms, Wednesday June 7…