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a map of the center of Mableton from 1950

Cobb by the Numbers April 3, 2022

Mableton in the 1950 census

In the previous Cobb by the Numbers we looked at the release of the complete individual records for the 1950 decennial census. By federal law detailed census records for individual…

a photo copy of a handscrawled 1950 census record on a standardized form census takers once used

Cobb by the Numbers April 3, 2022

Complete 1950 individual census records released: Here’s how to get to the Cobb County records

If you’ve ever done genealogical or historical research, you’re probably familiar with the handwritten photocopies of reports on individual households scrawled on standardized sheets by census takers. They are often…

Drawing of a row of four gunshot holes in a surface

Gun violence October 13, 2026

Why the assault weapons debate is a culture debate

by Robert Spitzer, State University of New York Cortland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals…

History October 12, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics October 6, 2026

This year’s primary elections showcase some of the problems with US electoral system

by Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The last 2026 primary elections were held on Sept. 15 in…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Science & Technology October 6, 2026

Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain

by Kimberlee D’Ardenne, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like…

Smyrna October 6, 2026

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is a republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was less than a tenth of…

Gaming September 28, 2026

What was the original first‑person shooter? Two largely forgotten computer games from the 1970s ushered in the genre

by Mark J. P. Wolf, Concordia University Wisconsin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you…

Officials with ribbon in front of new Kennesaw Public Safety Facility

Crime & Public Safety September 24, 2026

City of Kennesaw Celebrates Opening of New Public Safety Facility

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release (with photo) about the recent opening of its new Public Safety Facility: The City of Kennesaw officially opened its new 25,000-square-foot…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports September 23, 2026

Braves lead among metro sports franchises: again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Almost a decade ago, I found myself reading a sports article about how the Atlanta United, fresh from their championship,…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 25, 2026