Thanksgiving

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Cobb County November 26, 2024

Things to do at Cobb Public Library over the Thanksgiving weekend

Looking for something to do over the Thanksgiving weekend? The Cobb County Public Library provided the following list of activities in store Saturday at various library branches: Saturday Cobb Library…

Environment November 22, 2023

Georgia’s wild turkeys were once considered a conservation success but now are in decline

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2023 The majestic gobble of the wild turkey no longer echoes as…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 22, 2023

Be Thankful. Every. Single. Day.

Photo of his friend John, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] My friend John passed away today, and I am…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Holidays November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

by Julie Pollock, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals,…

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Opinion November 20, 2023

Yes, You Should Absolutely Talk Politics Over The Thanksgiving Holidays

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Last week, several of my LaGrange College undergraduates joined me at the Georgia Political Science Association, where they presented our…

Holidays November 7, 2023

No Cooking, No Problem on Thanksgiving

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I am preparing a small meal this year for Thanksgiving, and although I…

A weather map showing storms over the southeastern United States

Climate and Weather November 23, 2022

From AccuWeather News: Giant Thanksgiving Storm to bring brunt of impacts to southern US

The following story is from AccuWeather, republished with permission. Read the complete story on their website at “Giant Thanksgiving storm to bring brunt of impacts to southern US“ The coast-to-coast…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw August 9, 2022

Get your creativity for the fall holiday season revved up early with Kennesaw’s “Scarecrows on Main”

Get your fall holiday season creativity revved up early with the City of Kennesaw‘s “Scarecrows on Main,” where residents and organizations in Kennesaw create scarecrows to display in the city’s…

Nickajack Creek in video update water reclamation facility(photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Environment November 25, 2021

Cobb water urges residents to dispose of Thanksgiving grease responsibly

The Cobb Water system has information on its website on how to dispose of what they call FOG (fats, oils, and grease) in an environmentally responsible manner, and at this…

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Climate and Weather November 25, 2021

Cobb weather Thanksgiving Day

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, Thanksgiving Day in Cobb County will be mostly sunny, with a high of around 63. The winds are forecast to…

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Cobb County December 18, 2024

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