Georgia history

An 1831 map showing the subdivision of Cherokee land in the State of Georgia

History October 20, 2026

Cobb County history and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation

Image above: 1831 map of Cherokee territory in Georgia from the Library of Congress Land that became Cobb County was originally part of the Cherokee Nation that the State of…

History October 18, 2026

Smyrna Library to host lecture on Mary Musgrove, Georgia’s ‘forgotten co-founder’

Friends of the Smyrna Library distributed the following announcement: While most accounts of Georgia history start with James Oglethorpe, an upcoming lecture at the Smyrna Library will argue that a…

History July 31, 2026

How it began: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

A smiling man in a garish purple suit standing next to an early 20th Century auto

Film July 16, 2026

Film Explores Moonshine Legacy Behind NASCAR’s Early Drivers Through the Eyes of One Family

PHOTO ABOVE: Robert McLeroy playing the role of moonshiner Leonard “Peachtree” Williams (all photos provided by Allegra Deneroff) By Larry Felton Johnson Moonshine was at one time a major industry…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 19, 2026

How much do you know about the Big Chicken? Take the quiz and find out!

By Larry Felton Johnson The Big Chicken has been the kitschy symbol of Marietta for decades, looming over its intersection like a cartoon Colossus of Rhodes, serving as a guidepoint…

Health & Wellness October 30, 2026

Your Phone Knows You’re at the Doctor, and Data Brokers Do, Too — Then Profit From It

This article by Michael Scaturro first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Chris McQueen finished treatment for leukemia a year and a half ago, but…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white border collie. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2026

“My name is Gary, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Health & Wellness October 30, 2026

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their…

Government & Politics October 30, 2026

In a blizzard of lawsuits, Trump’s DOJ battles across the US over midterm elections

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2026 The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to combat noncitizen voting and assert…