William Marchione

Smyrna March 15, 2018

How Smyrna went from ‘redneck town’ to growing economic powerhouse

Over the last six weeks, local historian and author Bill Marchione has been presenting on on Smyrna history at the city’s downtown library. On Monday, Marchione, a Boston native and…

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Mableton April 19, 2024

Lawsuit challenging the existence of the City of Mableton dismissed in Superior Court

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Sonja Brown dismissed the case filed by a group of plaintiffs challenging the legality of the referendum that created the City of Mableton. The plaintiffs…

Education April 19, 2024

Kennesaw State supporters exceed expectations during first Giving Day event

This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website More than 1,000 people and organizations donated $142,593 during Kennesaw State University’s inaugural Giving Day fundraising event….

Pets and Pet Adoption April 19, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Penny, and I need a loving, permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female brown/brindle terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 19, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, and now I’m ready for a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female gray/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Opinion April 19, 2024

Bookman: Cynicism of Georgia GOP leaders robs poor of access to a doctor

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 18, 2024 Health care is not a luxury item, a commodity reserved for…