History

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 17, 2019

Cobb County history quiz

We’re going to start periodically running quizzes, and as an experiment put together a little quiz on Cobb County history, starting with the early years. The questions and answers were…

Smyrna March 15, 2018

How Smyrna went from ‘redneck town’ to growing economic powerhouse

Over the last six weeks, local historian and author Bill Marchione has been presenting on on Smyrna history at the city’s downtown library. On Monday, Marchione, a Boston native and…

Kroger at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Concord Road

Atlanta History, Cobb County, South Cobb Drive December 23, 2016

Roads and Bombers: the creation of South Cobb Drive

A corridor study is underway to plan improvements for the section of South Cobb Drive between Concord and Windy Hill roads. But have you ever wondered how South Cobb Drive…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 4, 2025

“I’m Tina, and I’m a happy doggy who would be even happier as part of your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/brown German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 4, 2025

“I’m going to sit here and inspect you to see if you’d be a good match to adopt me!”

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

Climate and Weather March 4, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight it is expected to showers and…

Weather March 4, 2025

Gusty winds contribute to high fire danger today, but rain is on the way to Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, March 4, due to expected low humidity and dry,…

Mableton March 4, 2025

Mableton Planning Commission prepares for hearing zoning cases

The Mableton Planning Commission, in preparation for taking charge of land use and zoning recommendations within its city limits, met on Thursday, February 27, for an education and orientation session…

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Cobb County history quiz

How Smyrna went from ‘redneck town’ to growing economic powerhouse

Roads and Bombers: the creation of South Cobb Drive