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An image of the front page of the Marietta Helicon, a 19th Century Cobb County newspaper

Cobb County March 30, 2024

Cobb County’s two earliest newspapers: the Marietta Advocate and the Marietta Helicon

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an updated and expanded version of an article we published last December] I have a fascination with old newspapers. As a journalist, examining the…

Atlanta History, History, News Media November 14, 2016

1906 Fight Between Atlanta’s Newspapers

On August 10, 1906, the following headline ran on the front page of the Atlanta Constitution: Here is hypocrisy for you! Atlanta Journal condemns what Atlanta Journal itself does Today…

Mableton June 2, 2025

Next public meeting on Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan announced

Grice Consulting, the firm working on the Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan, distributed the following announcement about the next public meeting: The City of Mableton invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders…

Kennesaw June 2, 2025

Kennesaw officials at odds over ‘decriminalizing’ cannabis

By Rebecca Gaunt At Tuesday’s work session, Kennesaw Councilman Anthony Gutierrez called for the city to reduce penalties for recreational cannabis use, a proposal that launched a lengthy discussion rife…

Mableton June 2, 2025

Michael McNeely announces candidacy for Mableton District 2 council seat

[Photo above provided by the McNeely campaign] In a press release, public safety executive and community leader Michael McNeely announced his candidacy Monday for the Mableton City Council District 2…

Community Life June 2, 2025

Smyrna’s 5th Pride Festival a declaration of resilience, visibility, community, and belonging

Smyrna Pride distributed the following news release about the 5th annual Smyrna Pride Festival: It’s PRIDE MONTH again in Smyrna, Georgia! Local nonprofit, Smyrna Pride, will host the 5th annual…

Fuel Cost June 2, 2025

GA gas price drops 3 cents per gallon; EV charging rates remain steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices dropped three cents over the past week in Georgia, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. The EV charging…

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Cobb County’s two earliest newspapers: the Marietta Advocate and the Marietta Helicon

1906 Fight Between Atlanta’s Newspapers