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Newly Completed Multiuse Trail Parallel to Cheatham Road Connects Neighborhoods to Kennesaw Mountain Park, Recreation
Completion of a new multi-use recreation path along Cheatham Road in Marietta has opened access to Kennesaw Mountain trails to more surrounding neighborhoods. The new paved multiuse trail follows Cheatham Hill Road southward to Kolb's Farm. The concrete trail accommodates walkers, runners and non-motorized bike traffic. The trail route passes by multiple residential developments along Cheatham Hill Road, greatly improving park and recreational access for nearby residents.
Want Pesky, Noisy Geese to Get the Flock Away from Your Neighborhood? Georgia DNR Offers Helpful Tips
If your yard, neighborhood or local park is filled with a gaggle of Canadian geese leaving lots of feathers and more, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers some helpful tips, and they start with patience. Canadian geese love neighborhood ponds, office complexes, city parks and other developed areas, often bringing them near people and homes. And during the spring and summer molting season, this closeness can create a frustrating, unsightly mess, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Discover Great Dam Views at Historic Cooper's Furnace On This Winding Walk Through the Woods
On a perfect Spring morning, we made one of our frequent trips back to historic Cooper's Furnace, where we always discover great dam views on our winding walks through the Georgia forest near scenic Lake Allatoona.
"In God We Trust" First Appeared on a Civil War Era Coin Introduced in April 1864
While they are not seen in common circulation, the US Treasury Department still maintains the $2 bill. But did you know there once was a 2-cent piece, and it also marked the first use of a now standard currency phrase later adopted by Congress as the motto of the United States.
The Big Lebowski Is Back on the Big Screen: Grab a White Russian And Head to Theatres on April 16 and 20
Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore and featuring the iconic character, "The Dude," The Big Lebowski may be one of the great cult movies of all times.
Georgia Hiking Trails Hide Hungry Spring Spiders Stringing Their Invisible Webs to Capture Insect Prey
When you're out for an early morning hike on North Georgia trails, there's a nearly-invisible surprise likely waiting just ahead. And, in fact, it likely will be at about head height and you won't spot it until you're pulling silky strings from your face, hair and eyebrows.
Trout-slam? Trout-fecta? Trout-apalooza? Georgia Anglers Try Talents to Take Three Trout Types in Statewide Challenge
In professional golf and tennis, top players compete in major championships, where winning all is called a Grand Slam. In horse racing, a trifecta involves picking multiple winners across several races to parlay a huge payout.
Historic Great Locomotive Chase Chugged Away from Big Shanty Station During a Breakfast Stop on April 12, 1862
April 12 marks the anniversary of The Great Locomotive Chase, an epic Civil War era true story that includes trains, spies, bravery and the first Medals of Honor in US history.
Best Locations to Spot Newborn Wildlife In and Near West Cobb County This Spring
With warmer weather and the natural wonders of Spring, we're eager to see more newborn animals out in the wild. So we're planning upcoming hikes to nearby locations where we frequently spot and watch newborns.
Try These Hummingbird Attractor Tips to Bring the Beautiful Birds Closer to Your Georgia Home
Despite our best efforts, we have yet to spot our first hummingbird in and around Cobb County, GA, in 2023. So, we went out in search of the best tips we could find to attract or find the small flitters, which are delightful and fascinating to watch.
GA History, April 8, 1942: Prowling German Sub Sinks 3 Ships Off St. Simons in Daring WWII Raid
In the post-midnight hours of April 8,1942, just off the coast of St. Simons Island, German submarine U-123 lurked in shallow coastal waters waiting for freight-laden merchant ships. The stealthy submarine on it's eight wartime patrol already had sunk or damaged more than 30 Allied ships.
Uncovered History: Oil Tanker Esso Baton Rouge Torpedoed and Sunk Twice by German Subs in WWII, First on April 8, 1942
The sprawling Exxon Refinery in North Baton Rouge is a well-known landmark along the Mississippi River, and has earned a long chapter in the history of Louisiana's capitol city. But few from Baton Rouge know the history of the Esso Baton Rouge, an oil tanker that actually was sunk twice during World War 2 while carrying oil from the Baton Rouge refinery in support of Allied war efforts.
April and May Are Dangerous Times for Wild Turkeys in Georgia As Hunting Season Opens on Public and Private Lands
While Thanksgiving is recognized nationally as the most dangerous day of the year for turkeys, in Georgia April 8 ranks as a close second. That's because April 8 marks the opening of turkey season on all public lands in the state, meaning the entire state will be open for turkey hunting.
"Stranded" Baby Wildlife Don't Need Your Human Help, So Leave Them Alone
Spring is here and in nature, that means lots of newborn animals getting their first experience in the wide and wild world. So it's not unusual to see a baby bird hopping on the ground, a deer fawn lying under a tree or even a small bunny running through the yard without an Easter egg in sight.
Coming Soon: Two West Cobb Farmers Markets Opening in April Featuring Fresh Harvests and Local Products
Two West Cobb Farmers Markets will open soon, joining the year-round Marietta Farmers Market in offering fresh harvests and local products from in and around Cobb County. Kennesaw's Farmers Market will open on Monday, April 3. To be located on Main Street in Kennesaw, the weekly market hours will be 3:30 to 7:30 pm. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, meats, plants and food-related items, plus there will be a limited number of booths for local crafters. The market is still accepting new vendors, with applications and information available at the city website.
Fun in the Park: 2023 Cobb Parks Photo Contest Seeking Top Shots for Award Spots
If you captured a great photo while visiting a county or city park in Cobb County, you might win the 2023 Cobb County Fun in the Park photo contest. Categories in the 2023 Cobb Parks competition include Sports and Action, Nature and Wildlife, and General -- which includes any subject that depicts having fun in one of the many county and city parks in Cobb County. Not sure what to enter? Check out a gallery of prior winners, or consider these guidelines:
Explore the Proposed Cobb County Trail to Connect Austell, Powder Springs and the Silver Comet Trail
Cobb County is inviting citizen comments on a proposed bike and multi-use recreation trail that would connect Powder Springs and the Silver Comet Trail to downtown Austell. Extending approximately four miles, the proposed recreation trail will connect multiple schools and parks while increasing access to the Silver Comet Trail, according to the project proposal. In addition, the trail corridor will also connect users to the Historic Clarkdale Mill Village and Threadmill Complex.
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Trained journalist and retired global marketing executive. Extended stories and posts at OurTravelCafe.com. Living in Northwest Georgia, I write about about avocations including outdoors, travel, exploration, history, food and community passions. I've traveled to 47 states and nearly as many countries. My French Cajun upbringing in Louisiana plus my extended restaurant-related career affirm my status as an over-qualified eater. At my blog, OurTravelCafe.com, I offer a complete menu of our my own experiences, explorations and adventures, organized by geography and always sprinkled with some spicy, tasty tidbits and food notes.
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