Woman killed in collision on Powder Springs Road
Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department reports that a woman was killed in a collision on Powder Springs Road near Hopkins Road Friday afternoon, September 13, at…
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Woman killed in collision on Powder Springs Road
Herndon calls for budget transparency, detention officers
Pedestrian killed on Powers Ferry Road
Jason Marbutt to run for Cobb State Court Judgeship
Conflict at Cobb BOC over appointment of J.C. Bradbury to Development Authority
Georgia gas prices declined further over past week
Sterigenics announces temporary shutdown to install emission-reduction equipment
Tania Robinson Announces Candidacy for Georgia Senate District 38
Woman killed in collision on Powder Springs Road
Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department reports that a woman was killed in a collision on Powder Springs Road near Hopkins Road Friday afternoon, September 13, at…
Herndon calls for budget transparency, detention officers
In an interview at Rev Coffee Roasters in Smyrna, James “Jimmy” Herndon, candidate for Cobb County sheriff, told the Courier that the Sheriffs Office should make a complete budget publicly…
Pedestrian killed on Powers Ferry Road
A pedestrian was struck by an auto and killed on Powers Ferry Road near Wood Hollow Drive Wednesday evening. According to Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department,…
Jason Marbutt to run for Cobb State Court Judgeship
Cobb County Senior Assistant District Attorney Jason Marbutt has announced his candidacy for State Court judge. He will be running for Post 6, Division I, which is an open seat…
Conflict at Cobb BOC over appointment of J.C. Bradbury to Development Authority
A sharp exchange took place at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday over District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill‘s recommendation to appoint Kennesaw State University professor Dr. J.C. Bradbury…
Georgia gas prices declined further over past week
AAA reports that gasoline prices declined further over the past week in Georgia. A press release from Montrae Waiters, the spokeswoman from AAA – The Auto Club Group stated, Georgia…
Sterigenics announces temporary shutdown to install emission-reduction equipment
In a press release issued today, Sterigenics announced a temporary plant shutdown and expedited schedule for installation of emissions reduction equipment approved recently by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)….
Tania Robinson Announces Candidacy for Georgia Senate District 38
In a press release this afternoon, Cobb County Democratic activist Tania Robinson announced her candidacy for the District 38 Georgia Senate seat. The district, currently represented by Senator Horacena Tate,…
Cobb police provide additional photos of person sought in connection with homicide
Sgt Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department has provided additional images of the person being sought in connection with the death of Mercedes De-Jesus Antunez-Flores, 43, of Honduras….
Smyrna bans tobacco sale to anyone under age 21
Reacting to a rapid rise in youth smoking, the Smyrna city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. “The…
A voice at the table: Monica DeLancy’s candidacy for Cobb commissioner
Community activist, Monica DeLancy kicked off her campaign for Cobb County Board of Commissioner District 4 on July 1, 2019, with a volunteer service event that she calls The First…
Failure to use seat belts contributes to serious injuries in collision near Bells Ferry Road
According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department, a driver and passenger, who were not wearing seat belts, were ejected from a…
Superior Pets for Patriotic Vets featured at Cobb commissioners meeting
David Birkenbine is a regular at Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings. He consistently addresses the BOC, advocating for enforcement of the county’s medical burn ban ordinance. But at Tuesday…
Second arrest made in April Floyd Road fatal collision
A second arrest was made yesterday as a result of the April collision thought to be the result of racing at the intersection of Floyd Road and Bates Drive. According…
Cobb Students Talk Drugs, Mental Health and Inequity to Superintendents
A panel of Cobb students shared their struggles with mental health, drugs and inequity in school to an audience of parents, teachers and superintendents at the Cobb NAACP Annual Education…
Leroy “Tre” Hutchins: Candidate for Cobb County School Board
Leroy “Tre`” Hutchins, a foster dad, minister and an active member on the Georgia Parents and Teachers Association, various school councils, schools and community advisory boards and local civic organizations,…
National Senior Citizens Day celebration and awards
Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce and Commissioner Lisa Cupid were on hand to present recognition awards at the 2nd Annual National Senior Citizens Day celebration. District 4 Commissioner Lisa…
New information on Westside Drive homicide
Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department has released new information on the Westside Drive homicide. The victim has been identified as Mercedes De-Jesus Antunez-Flores, 44, of Honduras….
Five alleged members of ’30 Deep’ criminal street gang arrested for Kennesaw burglary
According to a press release from the office of Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Ken Howard of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, five alleged associates of the 30 Deep criminal…
Floyd Road hit and run pedestrian fatality
There was a hit and run pedestrian fatality on Floyd Road south of White Boulevard on Friday August 23 at around 11:20 p.m. The accident is being investigated by Cobb…