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A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

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.,…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 13, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 3

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 12, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 2

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 11, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community?

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 6, 2026

How much do you know about museums in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Museums in Cobb County: Part 1 Cobb County is home to a number of fascinating museums ranging from fine arts, to history, to aviation. The quiz…

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…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 21, 2026

How much do you know about cemeteries in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson We all die sooner or later, and while we hope it’s later rather than sooner, most of us will be interred in cemeteries. Cemeteries aren’t only…

An automobile ad from the first decade of the 20th century

History March 27, 2026

1899 Letter Reveals Harsh Road Conditions in Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

History March 22, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna’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…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 31, 2026