America250

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

History October 23, 2026

Marietta History Center to host Indigenous history symposium Nov. 13-15

The Marietta History Center will host a three-day symposium on Indigenous history in Georgia Nov. 13-15, featuring scholarly presentations, a gallery reception and a guided tour of Etowah Indian Mounds….

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics August 7, 2026

Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity

by Sarah Webber, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Funding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…

Government & Politics, National Government July 15, 2026

As lawmakers politicize the 250th anniversary, Americans are looking for unity over division

by Tatishe Nteta, UMass Amherst and Adam Eichen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration has planned a series of commemorative events…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Government & Politics, National Government July 7, 2026

America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — What’s more American than apple pie? Capitalism. And an…

History July 3, 2026

America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries July 3, 2026

America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…

News, Transportation November 1, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026

West Cobb Library November events honor veterans and holidays

By Kelly Johnson WEST COBB CRAFT EVENTS HONOR AND CELEBRATE HEROES AND HOLIDAYS While it could be argued that service to community or country doesn’t require a uniform, a badge…

Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026

Switzer Library November events: Gratitude, books and crafts

By Kelly Johnson MODEST TREE EMBODIES SEASONAL GRATITUDE AT SWITZER Pushing further into the fall season, Charles D. Switzer Library’s Teen Thankful Thought Tree stands out in celebration of Thanksgiving,…

Weather November 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a high near 62 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 1, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz Rewind: History, geography and news

Time for a second look! This week’s Cobb Courier Rewind brings back five questions from our Oct. 26–31 quizzes, covering local history, geography and news. See what you remember —…