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A sleek mid-20th Century passenger train

The Silver Comet Story January 23, 2017

The Silver Comet Story — the beginning

This is the first installment in a periodic series that will track the Silver Comet from its beginning as an innovative passenger train line, to the Silver Comet Trail, a…

Silver Comet Trail January 21, 2017

Connect the Comet Citizen Meeting Sunday Jan 22

Would you like to see the Silver Comet Trail really finished, and connected to Atlanta’s thriving Beltline? This heavily used and economically important multi-use path will become even more useful…

Cyclists on the Silver Comet Trail for article about Silver Comet Extension

Atlanta Beltline, Silver Comet Trail, Smyrna September 10, 2015

Connect the Comet citizen meeting

Connect the Comet is holding a citizen meeting on Sunday, September 13, 4-5:30 PM, at the Vinings Bank, 4135 Atlanta Road SE, in Smyrna. Anyone interested in this project is…

A cluster of headstones in Collins Springs Cemetery

Smyrna October 17, 2025

A stroll through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This evergreen article was an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free” about getting around Cobb County without the use of a car. To see a list…

Community Life June 6, 2025

Descendants to gather at Matilda’s Garden Juneteenth dedication

Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District distributed the following announcement: The Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District (FCCBHD) warmly invites the public to this year’s Matilda’s…

Mableton May 31, 2025

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

The Courier sent a request for comments on the Service Delivery Strategy discussions and votes to members of the Mableton City Council. The following council members submitted responses: District 2…

Cobb County April 1, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb Joins 5th Annual Welcome to South Cobb Festival

Welcome to South Cobb submitted the following announcement: In its fifth year, Welcome to South Cobb focuses on the sustainability of its community members with a theme of hope, wellness,…

Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor

History January 29, 2025

Descendants of enslaved family in Cobb County visit the Bench by the Road memorial

Photo: Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff, along with local supporters, at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor In a famous interview during a…

Drawing of a "road closed" sign with diagonal stripes and two electric lanterns on top

Marietta November 30, 2024

Several roads to be closed at CSX rail crossings in Marietta and Smyrna next week

By Mark Woolsey CSX Railroad maintenance work will result in the temporary closure of several railroad crossings next week in both Marietta and Smyrna. The railroad says it’s part of…

Four men in red shirts with golf clubs pose for a group photo

Cobb County October 2, 2024

Two community service events: a golf fundraiser and a Service Sunday

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two recent community service events: a golf tournament to support the work of the Sweetwater Mission, and a…

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