Cobb County is getting a head start on Juneteenth celebrations with a special event at the historic William Root House, located just off Marietta Square.
Hosted by Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society, the celebration centers on helping residents trace their ancestry, particularly those with ties to the region’s history of enslavement and emancipation. Christopher Smothers, founder of “Finding Your Roots,” will lead the workshop.
“He has gone through all of the records,” said Liz Malone with Cobb Landmarks. “He’s spent a lot of time looking through all the records, particularly in Georgia and Cobb County in particular.”…