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Concord Covered Bridge in article about archeological investigation at Concord Covered Bridge

History December 4, 2019

Archaeological investigation at the Concord Covered Bridge

Cobb County announced on its website yesterday that Cobb will participate in an archaeological investigation around the Concord Covered Bridge to uncover the remains of the Battle of Ruff’s Mill….

Joe Bozeman, Betsy Brown, Mack Turner, MaryHelyn Hagin and Rick Kienel shared what it was like to grow up in Acworth and Kennesaw.

History July 19, 2019

Cars, football and Vietnam: Longtime residents reminisce about Acworth and Kennesaw

From teenage high jinks in the 1950s and ‘60s to the painful era of the Vietnam War, five people with deep roots in their communities shared about growing up in…

Atlanta History, History, News Media November 14, 2016

1906 Fight Between Atlanta’s Newspapers

On August 10, 1906, the following headline ran on the front page of the Atlanta Constitution: Here is hypocrisy for you! Atlanta Journal condemns what Atlanta Journal itself does Today…

Austell, Cobb County, History, Mableton May 18, 2016

A 1911 automobile adventure and the Sweetwater Park Hotel

I read through historic newspapers regularly, with an emphasis on articles from the River Edges target area of west Atlanta and South Cobb. I stumbled across this mysterious little blurb…

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Weather March 26, 2025

Red flag warning issued: critical conditions for fire in metro Atlanta Wednesday March 26

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning of critical fire danger conditions for Cobb County and other counties in the region due to expected low humidity, gusty winds…

Kennesaw March 25, 2025

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series begins April 26

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about its popular Grand Prix 5K series: The 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series is set to return, offering four races…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

Furry Friends at the Cobb animal shelter looking for loving homes

By Lee Woodward According to Cobb County Animal Services, eleven cats and dogs found new homes Tuesday, yet 195 remained awaiting new owners. Nina, a 2-year-old pit bull became one…

Health Care March 25, 2025

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

By Rebecca Gaunt Two former employees of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health filed a lawsuit against the agency and its CEO, Melanie Dallas, alleging widespread mismanagement that contributed to the death…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

“Oh, Gosh, I guess it’s worth being hoisted like this if someone will adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey/white domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Archaeological investigation at the Concord Covered Bridge

Cars, football and Vietnam: Longtime residents reminisce about Acworth and Kennesaw

1906 Fight Between Atlanta’s Newspapers

A 1911 automobile adventure and the Sweetwater Park Hotel