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The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth February 26, 2025

Save Acworth History Foundation, KSU, to expand storyboard program

By Mark Woolsey Acworth residents and visitors will get an expanded chance to learn about the city’s rich history later this year. The Save Acworth History Foundation, along with the…

a contour drawing of raised fists and picket signs

Smyrna February 25, 2025

Smyrna’s Black History Month dinner to highlight 1881 washerwomen’s strike

Driving home from work one day in 2017, Kelundra Smith heard voices. Inspirational voices. Smith had been thinking of writing about a piece of Atlanta history-the 1881 Atlanta washerwomen strike….

International February 19, 2025

Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating

by Matt Fitzpatrick, Flinders University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ukraine has not been invited to a key meeting between American and Russian officials in…

Justice February 16, 2025

60 years of progress in expanding rights is being rolled back by Trump − a pattern that’s all too familiar in US history

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College and Rogers M. Smith, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many Americans, Donald Trump’s head-spinning array of…

The words "Black History Month" beside a stack of books

Cobb County February 2, 2025

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library has posted a reading list that includes books for all ages for this important celebration of the frequently overlooked…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Psychology January 29, 2025

Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

by Jeb Card, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching….

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta January 15, 2025

Marietta History Center presents lecture “The Last Slave Ships to the South

The Marietta History Center will host a presentation about “The Last Slave Ships to the South” on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The lecture, part of the MHC’s…

Drawing of a row of four gunshot holes in a surface

History December 29, 2024

How should we look to history to make sense of Luigi Mangione’s alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

by Richard White, Stanford University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I’m a Gilded Age historian who has drawn parallels between our current moment and the…

Marietta December 1, 2024

Local Author, Music, and More at Marietta History Center December Pop-In Event

Marietta History Center to host free holiday-themed family event The Marietta History Center will hold its monthly Pop-In for Family Fun event on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections November 18, 2024

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] According to The New York Times, “… a newly triumphant Republican president” is “once again…

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Smyrna October 17, 2025

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