historic preservation

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw August 13, 2024

Kennesaw seeks input for its Historic District Design Standard and Codes

Photo of Kennesaw government complex by Larry Felton Johnson The City of Kennesaw’s Planning & Zoning Department plans to update its Historic District Design Standard and Codes (download a copy…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta May 22, 2023

Cobb Landmarks to honor local preservationists in ceremony at Root House

Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month with a Preservation Awards Ceremony and Reception on May 27, at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be held…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

History September 19, 2022

Dr. Marietta Monaghan to speak about historical architecture at Marietta History Center

The Marietta History Center posted the following announcement on the City of Marietta website about about a subject that should be of interest to people interested in historic preservation and…

Marietta June 19, 2022

Laine and Kevin Berry to talk about historic preservation at William Root House June 25

Cobb Landmarks posted the following announcement on the City of Marietta website about a talk at the historic William Root House that is sure to be of interest to historic…

History May 21, 2022

Marietta History Center to feature talk by Stephanie L. Cherry-Farmer June 11

The City of Marietta posted the following notice about a presentation by Stephanie L. Cherry-Farmer, the National Register and Survey Program Manager at the Georgia Historic Preservation Division, to be…

History May 17, 2022

Cobb Landmarks to conduct a one-day series of lectures on practical aspects of historic preservation

The City of Marietta announced on its website that Cobb Landmarks will conduct a one-day Historic Preservation Lecture Series on June 25, 2022 at the William Root House. The series…

Shaun Martin speaking in front of small cabin that was a sharecropper cabin used as part of the restaurant Aunt Fanny's Cabin

Smyrna March 2, 2022

Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin hosts weekly “Circle of Strength”

By Arielle Robinson The Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin bore a slightly chilly and damp Sunday afternoon to host its second “circle of strength,” where those in support of…

Members of the Historic Preservation Commission pictured with Mayor Derek Easterling and Zoning Administrator and Staff Liaison for HPC Darryl Simmons

Kennesaw May 27, 2021

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…

Mayor Derek Easterling led the commissioning ceremony for 2nd Lt. James A. Drobney at Monday’s meeting.

Kennesaw August 5, 2020

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…

Window damaged at Concord Covered Bridge

Cobb County November 4, 2019

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…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

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