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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 7, 2026

Which Cobb Creek Runs Through It?

In addition to an extensive network of trails and greenways, Cobb County enjoys a river and many creeks. But how much do you know about the county’s waterways? The Cobb…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 4, 2026

Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County’s Cities and Their History

There are seven cities in Cobb County, each one with an eventful and rich history. This is Part 1 of a series to test your knowledge of how those cities…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 29, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

How much do you know about Acworth? In Part 3 of our quiz, the questions move beyond the city’s lakes and familiar landmarks to its government, schools, parks and an…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 28, 2026

Cobb County Mayors Quiz: How Well Do You Know the City Leaders?

How well do you know the people who lead Cobb County’s cities? This five-question quiz covers current mayors, a former mayor and the paths some took to office. See how…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 25, 2026

How Well Do You Know Cobb County? A Weekly Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cobb? — A weekly mix of current news, history, geography, and local culture. Most of the quizzes we do focus on a particular topic. On…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 22, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?

The Silver Comet Trail is not only a wonderful amenity for Cobb County residents, but is also a driver of economic development and a major tourist attraction. But how much…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 17, 2026

Traffic and Transportation in Cobb: A quiz

We’ve run several quizzes about roads and transportation in Cobb County. This one focuses on the history of transportation in the county. How much do you know about that history? …

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 16, 2026

Cobb County Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of Local Roads

Needless to say, Cobb County has many streets and roads traversing the county in all directions, many of them the site of popular destinations. But how many can you identify? …

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History August 23, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna Georgia’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Community Life, Libraries August 15, 2026

Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione

Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library will host a celebration of life for William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr.,…

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