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Transportation May 21, 2024

How Veterans Memorial Highway got its start

We take the major roads running through Cobb County for granted now, but as the county entered the 20th century, there were very few paved roads. Trips by automobile that…

Mableton March 31, 2024

More Cobb History: Bandits captured outside Mableton in 1914 car chase

In 1914 a newspaper called the Atlanta Georgian was owned by William Randolph Hearst. Like most Hearst newspapers, the Georgian placed a high emphasis on sensationalism. Crime and scandal were…

Cobb County September 21, 2023

The fall season brings an abundance of festivals throughout Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson Each year brings fall festivals, some celebrating Halloween, some Thanksgiving, and others just to celebrate the relief from the summer heat pending the arrival of cold…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton February 11, 2023

Q&A with Mableton City Council District 4 candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt The newly-established city of Mableton will have its first election day for mayor and city council on March 21. Eight candidates qualified for the District 4 race….

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 28, 2022

Marietta Pilgrimage Tour of Homes and Gala returns December 3 and 4, 2022

The City of Marietta announced that the 36th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour will return on December 3 and 4, 2022, after a three-year absence. Tour tickets are $25…

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

Marietta October 25, 2022

Marietta’s historic William Root House recognized for its use of interative touchscreen technology

Marietta’s historic William Root House Museum & Garden was recognized by the American Alliance of Museums‘ Center for the Future of Museums (CFM) for its use of touchscreen technology. The…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta October 3, 2022

Marietta History Center hosts “Ghosts and Ghouls”

The Marietta History Center will host a Halloween-themed Pop-In event this month: “Ghosts and Ghouls.” The event is Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Marietta September 29, 2022

Chalk art + craft beer = Marietta’s Chalktoberfest

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art announced the return of its Chalk Art and Craft Beer Festival, Chalktoberfest, to be held on October 8-9, 2022 on Marietta Square. The announcement…

Marietta May 14, 2022

Marietta History Center features a military appreciation Pop-in event

The following announcement about the Marietta History Center‘s monthly Pop-in for May was posted on the City of Marietta website: MARIETTA – The Marietta History Center will be hosting its…

native plants and pollinators. Bees on mountain mint.

Marietta April 10, 2022

Marietta History Center features “Bugs & Flowers” Pop-In, April 16

The Marietta History Center continues its Pop-In events featuring family-oriented themed activities and crafts with “Bugs & Flowers,” a fitting theme for early spring. The City of Marietta posted the…

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