native plants

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta April 21, 2022

Georgia native plants are featured at the William Root House Plant Sale this Saturday, April 23

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about the annual plant sale at the William Root House. The details are reprinted below from the city’s web site: A beloved…

native plants and pollinators. Bees on mountain mint.

Environment September 12, 2021

Native Plants and a metropolis of bees in Mableton

There is a metropolis of bees in my front yard in Mableton. It includes all sorts of bees and wasps. Some are familiar to me, like the honey bees and…

Heritage Park, Mableton, Native Plants September 13, 2015

Native plant workday at Heritage Park

Saturday morning was the monthly workday session at Heritage Park, organized by the Georgia Native Plant Society. This month’s project was to dig up a small triangular patch of land…

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Weather August 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 1, 2025, with a high near 94 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Crime & Public Safety August 1, 2025

Victims rights group to honor Cobb law enforcement at National Night Out

Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) distributed the following press release about its event honoring three Cobb County law enforcement officers at the National Night Out on August 5 in…

Education August 1, 2025

Universal Technical Institute plans campus in Smyrna

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), which provides workforce education for the skilled trades, energy, electrical, and transportation industries, is planning to open…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 1, 2025

“My name is Emma, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female orange tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 1, 2025

“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male fawn/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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native plants

Georgia native plants are featured at the William Root House Plant Sale this Saturday, April 23

Native Plants and a metropolis of bees in Mableton

Native plant workday at Heritage Park