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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 21, 2026

Cobb County geography quiz: How well do you know the map?

How well do you know Cobb’s place on the map? These five questions explore its terrain, neighboring counties, trails and waterways. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 4, 2026

Acworth Trail Project to Connect Neighborhoods With Downtown

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth is working on upgrading its trail system. The mayor of Acworth, members of the Board of Alderman and the Acworth Lake Authority held…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 22, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?

The Silver Comet Trail is not only a wonderful amenity for Cobb County residents, but is also a driver of economic development and a major tourist attraction. But how much…

A trail in the Chattahoochee National Recreation Center

Environment May 15, 2026

Forest Therapy, Improving Mental Health One Nature Walk at a Time

photo above: Chattahoochee National Recreation Center: by Madeline Hipp By Madeline Hipp Forest bathing, or mindfully existing in nature has marked positive effects on mental health. Urban tree canopies can…

Greenways and Trails, Greenways and Trails Master Plan April 11, 2018

Trails would connect the entire county under Greenways and Trails Master Plan

The draft of Cobb County’s Greenways and Trails Master Plan was displayed in an open house at the Cobb Civic Center Tuesday evening. Consultants from the engineering firm Gresham Smith and…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Greenways and Trails April 9, 2018

Open House for Cobb County Greenways and Trails draft plan

Cobb County is holding an open house to showcase the draft of the Greenways and Trails Master Plan tomorrow evening at 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 10 at the Cobb County Civic…

Health & Wellness October 22, 2026

‘Go to Canada’: Trump Touted Americans’ Access to Cheaper Drugs. A New Rule Threatens It.

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 22, 2026 Days before it was to go into effect, the Trump administration pushed back…

Health & Wellness October 22, 2026

Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 22, 2026 Rising healthcare costs aren’t a problem just for those who buy their own…

Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 21, 2026 A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland…

Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Fewer Georgians are planning to vote by mail, with one day left to request an absentee ballot

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 Peach State residents who want to vote by mail in the…

Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Why the political ambition gap between men and women persists even at the local level

by Emma Schroeder, Texas Christian University; Fiona Rodger, University of Notre Dame, and Samantha Chapa, University of Texas at Arlington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…