Marietta

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Transportation & Development October 25, 2026

Marietta street safety concerns go beyond driver blame

[The Cobb Courier often highlights the work of student journalists from Kennesaw State University. This is Sarah Pittman’s first article for the Courier] By Sarah Pittman In recent year, Marietta,…

History, Railroads October 24, 2026

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

[This is an evergreen article that we schedule for updating, improving and republishing periodically. It originally appeared on July 5, 2025] The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities…

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development October 24, 2026

I-75 lane closures in Marietta scheduled through Monday

Drivers on Interstate 75 in Marietta can expect left-lane closures in both directions through Monday morning, Oct. 26, as Georgia Department of Transportation crews repair barriers and glare screens. The…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

History October 23, 2026

Marietta History Center to host Indigenous history symposium Nov. 13-15

The Marietta History Center will host a three-day symposium on Indigenous history in Georgia Nov. 13-15, featuring scholarly presentations, a gallery reception and a guided tour of Etowah Indian Mounds….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 22, 2026

Cobb current events quiz: Planning, planes and parks

How closely have you followed recent Cobb news? Try these five questions covering city planning, aviation, festivals, history and recreation. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Things to Do October 22, 2026

Cobb County weekend events: Halloween, movies and more

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25. Be sure to check the information in the…

Sign for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of the Marietta plant

Business & Economy, Local Business October 17, 2026

Lockheed Martin delivers C-130J-30 Super Hercules in Marietta for Navy nuclear communications mission

Lockheed Martin delivered a C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft at its Marietta facility Oct. 15 for conversion into the U.S. Navy’s next-generation airborne nuclear command-and-control support platform. The aircraft will become…

Drawings of a chalk art rocket, chalk and an elaborated beer stein with a hinged lid and image of a small town

Community Life October 16, 2026

Chalktoberfest cancellation hits museum, Marietta businesses

By Mark Woolsey Both the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art and merchants on Marietta Square are scrambling following the cancellation of Chalktoberfest — the primary fundraiser of the year for…

Community Life, Things to Do October 15, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend, Oct. 16-18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community October 14, 2026

Marietta Wine Market Expo 20th Year Celebration

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] There are certain days in Marietta when…

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News, Transportation November 1, 2026