Matilda Ruff

History January 29, 2025

Descendants of enslaved family in Cobb County visit the Bench by the Road memorial

Photo: Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff, along with local supporters, at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor In a famous interview during a…

The flyer for "Bench by the Road" with same info as in article

Mableton June 11, 2024

Event to mark the installation of a bench honoring enslaved people and the legacy of Toni Morrison on Silver Comet Trail

The Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge submitted the following news release about an event celebrating a bench that will be installed on the Silver Comet Trail in honor of…

Education February 22, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher earns American Heart Association award for innovative study on heart disease diagnostics

PHOTO: Chen Zhao (credit: Darnell Wilburn/KSU) [This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University researcher Chen Zhao has earned…

Business February 22, 2025

38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County over past week

Here are the 38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Climate and Weather February 22, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, February 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Marietta February 22, 2025

Marietta, Keep Marietta Beautiful, to host free document shredding

It’s that time of year before Tax Day when we need to dispose of stacks of no longer needed records, but we want to do it in a way that…

Cobb County February 22, 2025

Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court designated an All Rise Mentor Court

The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court was designated an All Rise Mentor Court. According to a news release from Cobb County, its Drug Treatment Court was one of ten selected…

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Matilda Ruff

Descendants of enslaved family in Cobb County visit the Bench by the Road memorial

Event to mark the installation of a bench honoring enslaved people and the legacy of Toni Morrison on Silver Comet Trail