COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society is moving forward with plans to honor one of Georgia’s most beloved Black folk artists, thanks to newly secured funding announced this morning.

What we know:

The local preservation group has received support to develop a pocket park in Vinings dedicated to the life and legacy of Nellie Mae Rowe — a self-taught artist known for transforming everyday, unconventional materials into vibrant paintings, drawings, sculptures, and outdoor installations.

The planned park, which will be located near Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings, will celebrate Rowe’s creative spirit with interpretive exhibit panels developed in collaboration with Kennesaw State University.

The backstory:

Born in Fayette County in 1900, Nellie Mae Rowe grew up helping her

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