Museums

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

Community Life, Museums August 1, 2026

Marietta History Center Rummage and Book Sale Returns Aug. 13-15 with Books, Vintage Finds and More

Bargain hunters and history supporters alike will have the opportunity to shop hundreds of discounted items when the Marietta History Center hosts its annual Rummage and Book Sale from Aug….

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 11, 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…

Robert Williams at the entrance to the KSU Rare Book Museum named after him

Libraries October 2, 2025

Kennesaw State announces naming of the Robert B. Williams Rare Book Museum

Bob Williams at the newly named Robert B. Williams Rare Book Museum [This article, with photo by Darnell Williams Jr., first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with…

Libraries March 24, 2025

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

by Devon Akmon, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On March 14, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that called for…

William Root House, a two-story white wooden house with an external chimney surrounded by a picket fence

Marietta June 7, 2017

Re-enactment of Sherman’s occupation of Marietta to be held July 8 at Root House

On Saturday July 8, 2017, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. the William Root House Museum & Garden will host a re-enactment of the July 1864 occupation of Marietta by General…

Food Safety August 3, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 24 to July 30

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Health & Wellness August 3, 2026

Kennedy, Oz Contend Fraud Crackdown, Not Skyrocketing Prices, Led Millions To Leave Obamacare

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 3, 2026 The Trump administration credits its fraud control efforts for the disappearance of millions…

Government & Politics, National Government August 3, 2026

US Senate panel advances bill to reject Education Department transfers

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 31, 2026 WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s…

Energy August 3, 2026

Georgia Power breaks ground on natural gas expansion at Plant Bowen despite air pollution concerns

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 3, 2026 EUHARLEE, Ga. — A major natural gas expansion at Georgia Power’s…

Environment August 3, 2026

Leaving vehicle engines idling is unhealthy, expensive – and often illegal

by Richard Marcantonio, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A bus company that left its buses’ engines running while parked in Boston…