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Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw October 17, 2024

ADU, public art proposals considered at Kennesaw City Council work session

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw Zoning Administrator Darryl Simmons presented the Kennesaw City Council with the draft of a proposed ordinance to allow single-family residences to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs)…

A tan retriever with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption October 17, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Toby, and I’m going to lie here patiently until I’m adopted into a nice home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tan retriever. The…

A tortoise shell kitten held by someone behind in the table

Pets and Pet Adoption October 17, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Kalianna, and I’m a colorful kitty in need of a home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tortoise shell domestic…

Climate and Weather October 17, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, October 17, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with a high near 64 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Energy October 17, 2024

Utility crews from Cobb County continue to help out in hurricane-hit areas

By Mark Woolsey Weeks after the first of two hurricanes roared ashore in Florida, crews from Cobb County power utilities remained to our south working on restoring electricity and helping…

Climate and Weather October 17, 2024

Frost advisory for parts of Georgia today, patchy frost might return Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of the region until Thursday, October 17, at 9 a.m. Patchy frost might arrive again…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Elections October 17, 2024

Cobb elections board issues statement on judge’s suspension of controversial Hand Count Rule

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration (BOER) issued the following statement regarding a Fulton County judge’s ruling suspending the State Election Board’s controversial Hand Count Rule. The rule…

A rendering of the new design for the Galleria Centre

Cumberland October 16, 2024

Expansion planned for Cobb Galleria Centre

Rendering of the new design for the bridge area at Galleria Centre courtesy of the Galleria Centre The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced plans to renovate and expand…

A tabby kitten inside a cage with another cat

Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Reese, and I’m a tiny kitten who needs a loving home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tabby domestic short…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a dog name Blue and I’m a good boy too!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male tan pit bull…

Climate and Weather October 16, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather October 16, 2024

Frost advisory issued for Cobb and other GA counties on Thursday October 17

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of the region for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, 2024. What is in the alert? The…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections October 16, 2024

Gary Chaffee: the candidate in his own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would like to…

Marsha Hamby Savage surrounded by her art works

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Acclaimed Artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, Featured at the Smyrna Public Library

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: Acclaimed local artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, was the featured speaker at the Smyrna Public Library First Sunday Lecture on October…

Fall images with pumpkin and bright-colored leaves, surround books and the title Fall Book Sale

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Fall Book Sale by Friends of Smyrna Library coming this weekend

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: The Friends of Smyrna Library will hold its Fall Book Sale this weekend on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am…

A tan pit bull with a blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet-tempered pit bull mix in need of a loving home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tan pit bull…

Karen Fincannon stands in front of her display case of ceramic art

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Happy Whimsical Ceramic Art by Karen Fincannon on Exhibit in Smyrna Public Library Display Gallery

Photo courtesy of Friends of Smyrna Library Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: The September/October 2024 Display Gallery exhibit in the Smyrna Public Library features Happy Whimsical…

A tabby/white cat inside a cage with another cat

Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Baby Ruth, a tiny 2-lb kitty in need of a home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male tabby/white domestic short…

Climate and Weather October 15, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with a high near 65 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton October 15, 2024

Multiple injuries in collision on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department‘s STEP Unit is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in injuries to multiple individuals….