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Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government August 23, 2026

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the…

Community Life August 23, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant Applications

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Powder Springs is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program, offering up to $4,000 to help…

Government & Politics, Local government August 23, 2026

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the…

History August 23, 2026

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published last year when the public got access…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 23, 2026

Acworth Community Garden to hold workdays Monday and Wednesday

The Acworth Community Garden will hold workdays on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, both from 8 – 9 a.m. The Acworth Community Garden is located at 4757 School…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 23, 2026

How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 1 of our quiz)?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City…