Five questions test local knowledge of Cobb County waterways and trails

The Cobb County Courier released a new interactive quiz on Wednesday that tests residents' knowledge of local geography, specifically focusing on waterways and pedestrian infrastructure. The five-part challenge asks participants to identify the creek that flows beneath the Concord Covered Bridge and the precise point where the Noonday Creek Trail intersects with Bells Ferry Road.

The publication describes the quiz as a regular feature intended to help readers understand the history, government, and business environment of their community. The outlet emphasizes that the exercise is designed to spark curiosity rather than serve as a strict examination of academic knowledge. Readers are explicitly encouraged to look up answers online or in other sources if they do not know them off the top of their head.

The quiz is delivered to subscribers of the Courier’s email newsletter. These recipients receive a direct link to the daily quiz in their inbox alongside a roundup of the top local headlines. The newsletter is free to join and includes background information and links to source material for each question, allowing users to verify their responses against established facts.

An editor’s note accompanying the article states that AI was used in the production of the piece. The outlet directs readers to a separate article titled “How, When and Why the Cobb County Courier uses AI” for details on their specific usage practices. The quiz itself remains a manual engagement tool aimed at improving local geographic literacy among the county's population.