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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….

Climate and Weather October 15, 2024

Colder temps arrive: patchy frost possible across north & central Georgia

Colder temperatures have arrived in north and central Georgia, including Cobb County. According to the National Weather Service, the possibility of patchy frost has also arrived with those colder evenings. …

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

Elections October 14, 2024

Shea Taylor: 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…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Opinion October 14, 2024

How You Can Help Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College If you had relatives or friends in the path of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, you were probably like me, watching…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation October 14, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices decline, but tax suspension scheduled to expire Wednesday

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded, and running counter…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 14, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Bruce, and I’m a sweet kitty who needs a family!”

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 medium-sized male black/white domestic short…

A black/tan German shepherd looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption October 14, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Hambo, and I’m a sweet doggy in need of a 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 large-sized male black/tan German shepherd….

Climate and Weather October 14, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, October 14, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 14, 2024, with a high near 69 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Elections October 14, 2024

Dr. Vickie Benson: the candidate in her 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…

A graphic of an old-fashioned manual typewriter

Powder Springs October 13, 2024

One Book, One City in Powder Springs features author of “Olivetti”

It isn’t often that an author’s work is reviewed by renowned actor and director Tom Hanks in the New York Review of Books, but the featured author in a Powder…

star of life symbol with snake wrapped around staff

Health Care October 13, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 4 to October 10

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Climate and Weather October 13, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, October 13, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Public Safety October 13, 2024

ULRI Interactive Classroom groundbreaking at Cobb Safety Village

UL Research Institutes’ Office of Research Experiences & Education and leaders of Cobb’s Safety Village broke ground on the ULRI Interactive Classroom at the Cobb County Safety Village. This classroom…

Elections October 13, 2024

Cobb County advance voting begins this Tuesday, October 15

Advance voting in Cobb County begins on Tuesday, October 15, and lasts until November 1 on the following schedule: DATES: October 15 -November 1 Monday – Friday 7:00 p.m. –…

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

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

Fall Book Sale by Friends of Smyrna Library coming this weekend

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

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

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

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

Multiple injuries in collision on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

Colder temps arrive: patchy frost possible across north & central Georgia

Shea Taylor: the candidate in his own words

How You Can Help Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Georgia gasoline prices decline, but tax suspension scheduled to expire Wednesday

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Bruce, and I’m a sweet kitty who needs a family!”

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Hambo, and I’m a sweet doggy in need of a home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, October 14, 2024

Dr. Vickie Benson: the candidate in her own words

One Book, One City in Powder Springs features author of “Olivetti”

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

Fall Book Sale by Friends of Smyrna Library coming this weekend

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

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

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

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

Multiple injuries in collision on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

Colder temps arrive: patchy frost possible across north & central Georgia

Shea Taylor: the candidate in his own words

How You Can Help Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Georgia gasoline prices decline, but tax suspension scheduled to expire Wednesday

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Bruce, and I’m a sweet kitty who needs a family!”

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Hambo, and I’m a sweet doggy in need of a home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, October 14, 2024

Dr. Vickie Benson: the candidate in her own words

One Book, One City in Powder Springs features author of “Olivetti”

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 4 to October 10

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, October 13, 2024

ULRI Interactive Classroom groundbreaking at Cobb Safety Village

Cobb County advance voting begins this Tuesday, October 15