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Entrance to Hooper-McWilliams cemetery, probably erected by boy scouts in the late 1990s

Atlanta History, Cobb County History, History Puzzlers, River Line Historic Area January 7, 2017

Hooper Family Civil War Mystery — Part 2

In a January 1st article I presented the mystery of a discrepancy between the middle initials of two young Civil War era men who were involved in a controversy over their…

Atlanta Beltline, Cobb County, River Line Historic Area, Silver Comet Trail January 3, 2017

How the Silver Comet Trail could connect with the Atlanta Beltline

The Silver Comet Trail is one of the most popular multi-use paths in the state of Georgia. Converted from old railroad tracks once utilized by the Silver Comet train, the…

Cobb County January 3, 2017

Cobb County Magistrate Judges Sworn in on Dec 21 — What is Magistrate Court?

Chief Magistrate Joyette Holmes administered the oath of office to Cobb’s magistrate judges on Dec 21, 2016. Magistrate judges handle an assortment of duties that don’t require trials. The courts…

Atlanta Diversity, Atlanta History, Opinion December 25, 2016

Atlanta history, race relations, and tolerance — A Christmas Editorial Comment

Leave it to me to be the Grinch. This morning I rolled out of bed and decided to publish a quick feel-good Christmas message. Since Atlanta history is a life-long…

Cobb County, economic development December 24, 2016

Upcoming public meeting for Cobb’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The Cobb County planning commission will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 04, 2017, at 7 p.m. about the county’s 2040 comprehensive plan. This is the long-term plan that…

Kroger at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Concord Road

Atlanta History, Cobb County, South Cobb Drive December 23, 2016

Roads and Bombers: the creation of South Cobb Drive

A corridor study is underway to plan improvements for the section of South Cobb Drive between Concord and Windy Hill roads. But have you ever wondered how South Cobb Drive…

Cobb County, Mableton Parkway, South Cobb Drive, Veterans Memorial Highway December 23, 2016

Sidewalks, schools, among issues raised by citizens at Cobb district 4 town hall meeting

A town hall meeting was held on Thursday Dec 15 for Cobb County district 4 residents at the Iglesia History Makers on Windy Hill Road. It was hosted by commissioner…

Cobb County, economic development, Shopping, Smyrna December 15, 2016

‘Finally!’ New Publix supermarket opens in downtown Smyrna

A grand opening ceremony early Thursday morning marked the end of a nearly decade-long process for Publix Super Markets and the City of Smyrna. With thermometers reading 31 degrees outside,…

Corridor Studies, New Urbanism, Smyrna, South Cobb Drive December 9, 2016

Affordable housing and center medians among concerns raised at town hall meeting on South Cobb Drive corridor study

Affordable housing, center-lane medians, public transit, and heavy traffic due to increase in residential density were among concerns raised by residents at a Smyrna town hall meeting about the ongoing…

Cobb County, Smyrna December 7, 2016

Town hall meeting for South Cobb Drive corridor study on Thurs Dec. 8

Smyrna residents, and anyone else interested, can learn more about the ongoing South Cobb Drive corridor study at a public town hall meeting this Thursday. The meeting will be held at…

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