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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…

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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…

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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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Business October 12, 2024

23 new businesses licensed by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 11

Here are the 23 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 11, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Business October 12, 2024

Lockheed Martin announces Chauncey McIntosh as new head of F-35 program

Photo of Chauncey McIntosh courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced that Chauncey McIntosh will take over as vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program starting…

Climate and Weather October 12, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 12, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 11, 2024, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Opinion October 12, 2024

Could violence at and around political rallies be the new normal?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Thursday evening’s event cancellation by the Harris Campaign was made out of an abundance of caution. It was also a…

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Elections October 12, 2024

Diane Jackson: the candidate in her own words

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

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Transportation October 11, 2024

Cobb Business Alliance on the MSPLOST

By Mark Woolsey They’re not taking an official position on it, but the Cobb Business Alliance would like you to be conversant with the transit tax proposal county voters will…

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Cobb County October 11, 2024

Reports and photos from Community Expo and Faith & Blue March

Avid community volunteer Barry submitted reports and photos from an event in Smyrna and an event in Mableton Fall Expo at Campbell Middle School Barry sent the following report and…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Shulle, and I’m a sweet-tempered bull pup!”

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 black/white pit bull…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “As you can see, I’m a very tiny kitten in need of a forever 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 an infant-sized male gray/white domestic short…

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Cobb County October 11, 2024

Mississippi National Guard member found guilty of girlfriend’s murder in Smyrna

At the close of a jury trial in Cobb County Superior Court on Oct. 4, 2024, Selena Kellum, 26, a member of the Mississippi National Guard, was convicted of felony…

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Cobb County October 11, 2024

Cobb Drug Treatment Court holds graduation ceremony

The photo above courtesy of Cobb County government: From left, Coordinator Porsha Winfrey, Judge Kimberly Childs, DTC Graduate Hellyn B., Case Manager Kelly Miller, DTC Graduate Wilbert S., DTC Graduate…

Climate and Weather October 11, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, October 11, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 11, 2024, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Opinion October 10, 2024

Bookman: Trump’s lie that Biden didn’t offer Georgia storm relief a disastrous pattern

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2024 Hours after the terror attacks on Sept. 11 brought down the…

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Kennesaw October 10, 2024

CORRECTED DATE: Kennesaw’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon coming up

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement about its annual Veterans Day Luncheon: The City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military members, past and present, with a…

Business October 10, 2024

Want to do business with Cobb government or schools? There’s an upcoming event to show you how

Do you own or manage a firm that offers a product or service, and are you interested in doing business with either the Cobb County government or with the school…

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

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

23 new businesses licensed by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 11

Lockheed Martin announces Chauncey McIntosh as new head of F-35 program

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 12, 2024

Could violence at and around political rallies be the new normal?

Diane Jackson: the candidate in her own words

Cobb Business Alliance on the MSPLOST

Reports and photos from Community Expo and Faith & Blue March

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Shulle, and I’m a sweet-tempered bull pup!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “As you can see, I’m a very tiny kitten in need of a forever home!”

Mississippi National Guard member found guilty of girlfriend’s murder in Smyrna

Cobb Drug Treatment Court holds graduation ceremony

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

23 new businesses licensed by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 11

Lockheed Martin announces Chauncey McIntosh as new head of F-35 program

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 12, 2024

Could violence at and around political rallies be the new normal?

Diane Jackson: the candidate in her own words

Cobb Business Alliance on the MSPLOST

Reports and photos from Community Expo and Faith & Blue March

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Shulle, and I’m a sweet-tempered bull pup!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “As you can see, I’m a very tiny kitten in need of a forever home!”

Mississippi National Guard member found guilty of girlfriend’s murder in Smyrna

Cobb Drug Treatment Court holds graduation ceremony

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, October 11, 2024

Bookman: Trump’s lie that Biden didn’t offer Georgia storm relief a disastrous pattern

CORRECTED DATE: Kennesaw’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon coming up

Want to do business with Cobb government or schools? There’s an upcoming event to show you how