This week on Georgia Living, we’re celebrating Constitution Week and the freedoms it represents. We take you to the heart of Marietta Square, where a reproduction Liberty Bell—cast by London’s legendary Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same makers of the original Liberty Bell and Big Ben—has stood since the Bicentennial of 1976.

We’ll share the fascinating history of the foundry, the story of how the bell came to Marietta, and invite you to the Constitution Week bell-ringing ceremony happening this Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Glover Park.

Also in this episode:

• Flag display rules for homeowners — what the U.S. Flag Code says about proper care, display, and retirement.

• Georgia history spotlight: George Walton, one of Georgia’s signers of the Declaration of Independence, and his home, Meadow Garden, in Augusta.

• Cobb County headlines: Cherokee Street widening, Strand Theatre’s 90th anniversary, a new memorial pathway honoring Rev. Nelson Price, and more.

• Local school news: CCSD investigates educators’ social media posts after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.

• Statewide outlook: Georgia sets a record $26.3 billion in new investments and 23,300 new jobs, keeping the state ranked #1 for business.

📍 Whether you’re reflecting on our founding ideals, stopping by the bell in the Square, or brushing up on local headlines, this episode connects history with what’s happening now in Cobb and across Georgia.