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.

From weeping statues to an elevator that “opens” onto a Civil War ward—this Halloween episode takes you inside Cobb County’s most haunted corners with rich storytelling, real history, and can’t-miss October events. We count down the Top 10 Haunted Places in Cobb (Kennesaw House, St. James’ Mary Meinert, Concord Covered Bridge, Brawner Hall, the Old Mill, and more), then bring it home with a practical Real Estate Corner: The 5 Scariest Home Repairs—and how to prevent them (frozen pipes, pinhole leaks, water heaters, HVAC, furnaces). It’s equal parts goosebumps and good sense.

In this episode:

• Headlines: Cobb cold case ID (Veronica Jane Miller) + Cobb Veterans Memorial funding update

• What’s On (date-ordered): Fright Fest, Scarecrows on Main, Chalktoberfest, Life in the Cemetery tours, Nightmare on Main 5K, William Root House Flashlight Tours, Safe-O-Ween

• Feature: Storytelling countdown of Cobb’s most haunted sites—history first, hauntings second

• Real Estate Corner: Prevent expensive “house horror” before it strikes—smart, doable tips you can act on today

Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
02:00 Headlines
10:00 What’s On + Community (chronological)
16:00 The 10 Most Haunted in Cobb County — Storytelling Edition
38:00 Listener Shoutouts
42:00 Real Estate Corner: 5 Scariest Home Repairs (Prevention Guide)
52:00 Wrap & CTA

Friendly reminder: Explore with respect. Follow posted hours and stick to official tours and museum programs.

On this week’s Georgia Living, Celine and Chris cover Cobb County’s latest housing stats and why they matter in the bigger economy—from the lock-in effect to rising months’ supply—plus a full rundown of September events (East Cobber Parade, North Georgia State Fair, Cool Cars & Cops, and more). We also preview a coming-soon 4BR ranch in Bethlehem and demystify buydowns, HELOCs, cash-out refis, ARMs, lock-and-shop, and float-downs.

What we cover

• DA Sonya Allen’s Victim Advocates’ Academy (next session Sept 4; final Sept 8)

• Planning Commission holds RaceTrac proposal (Bells Ferry & Barrett) to Oct 7

• Title IX complaint filed re: Pope High School girls basketball

• Events: East Cobber Parade (Sept 13), Mother–Son Campout (Sept 13–14), Square Screenings (Sept 19), North Georgia State Fair (Sept 18–28), Cool Cars & Cops (Sept 13)

• Cobb County August housing stats: prices +2.1% YoY, inventory +22.4% YoY, pendings/closings down, MOS up

• How to think about buydowns and rate strategy in 2025

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This episode is for educational purposes and is not financial or legal advice. Market conditions and loan programs change; consult your lender and real estate professional.