Kennesaw holds dedication ceremony at historic Lewis House
The City of Kennesaw issued the following news release highlighting the dedication ceremony at historic Lewis House, which was recently restored: Kennesaw, GA (May 26, 2021) — The City of…
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Historic Kennesaw homes will stay put due to site plan changes
Two historic Kennesaw homes will be repurposed as part of the Old Cherokee Project, rather than moved as originally planned. The site plan changes submitted by Sanctuary Development were recommended…
Concord Covered Bridge warning poles damage passing vehicle windshields
The hanging poles and chains created to warn drivers of the clearance height of the historic Concord Covered Bridge were damaged over the weekend, causing the poles to hit passing…
Reworked Smyrna History Museum set to open this fall
Everything changes over time, including museums dedicated to preserving history. The first Smyrna history museum opened in 1939, and 80 years later the newest iteration will celebrate a grand opening…
Rezoning request for townhouses in the heart of Smyrna provokes controversy
A group of three pre-World War II homes on Atlanta Road near downtown Smyrna could be removed to make way for the development of 43 townhomes by John Wieland Homes…
The Old vs. the New — The preservation of Concord Covered Bridge
During the 19th Century, wooden covered bridges were a common sight throughout the area that later became metro Atlanta. Before the 1920s, when creosote became the preferred way of protecting wooden…
The 2040 Cobb County comprehensive plan
On Thursday June 9 Cobb County’s planning department held a meeting to get citizen input to guide the development of the 2040 Cobb County comprehensive plan. The plan will apply…