January 2017

Cobb County School Board January 27, 2017

Pro-Immigrant Advocates Call for Resignation of Cobb School Board Member

At a press conference in Marietta’s Glover Park this morning a coalition of advocacy groups called for the resignation of Cobb County school board member David Banks over a racially-tinged…

Cobb County Parks January 25, 2017

Cobb park advocates angry over shortfall of park funds

Holding up a metal cup in the traditional symbol of begging, Roberta Cook, a longtime advocate for the preservation of greenspace and the creation of parks, expressed her anger at…

Silver Comet Trail January 24, 2017

State urged to buy route to extend Silver Comet Trail via “horse trading”

If all goes as hoped, the state of Georgia could potentially own land necessary to complete the Silver Comet Trail as soon as March. Connect the Comet, a group aiming…

A sleek mid-20th Century passenger train

The Silver Comet Story January 23, 2017

The Silver Comet Story — the beginning

This is the first installment in a periodic series that will track the Silver Comet from its beginning as an innovative passenger train line, to the Silver Comet Trail, a…

Housing January 21, 2017

Explanation of the issues involved in affordable housing policy

When our communities have local corridor studies, meetings about comprehensive plans, or even routine zoning decisions, the issue of affordable housing often comes up. At the public meeting about the…

Silver Comet Trail January 21, 2017

Connect the Comet Citizen Meeting Sunday Jan 22

Would you like to see the Silver Comet Trail really finished, and connected to Atlanta’s thriving Beltline? This heavily used and economically important multi-use path will become even more useful…

Mableton, Music January 19, 2017

How The Shams rocked South Cobb in the 60s

If you were a teenager in Cobb County in the 1960s, you wanted to see The Shams. That’s all there was to it. An unmatched cover band at the time,…

Suntrust Park January 18, 2017

Smyrna warming up for Braves stadium first pitch

The much-discussed new Atlanta Braves stadium near the intersection of I-75 and I-285 will be open for business in two shorts months, culminating a controversial process that began more than…

Mableton, Mableton Parkway, Planning, Veterans Memorial Highway January 13, 2017

Citizen design workshop for Mableton Parkway and Veterans Memorial Highway held Thursday

Do you live near Mableton Parkway or Veterans Memorial Highway? Do you consider those roads, in their current condition, a source of community pride: pleasant places to walk, cycle, or…

Cobb County, Cobb County board of commissioners January 10, 2017

Cobb commissioners vote 5-0 to move ahead with new county parks

Supporters of new public parks for Cobb County silently celebrated by holding up “Thank You” signs, as the county commissioners voted unanimously to issue bonds for the acquisition of land…

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Climate and Weather December 1, 2023

Weather alert for Cobb and region: widespread thunderstorms with possibility of localized flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday December 1. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a…

Kennesaw November 30, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Kennesaw man in drugs and weapons case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Kennesaw to be charged with holding large quantities of marijuana and…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day: “My name is Melvyn, and I’m a sweet 11-pound boy who needs a loving home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a big girl, and like most retrievers, I have a big loving heart. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female black retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion November 30, 2023

When College Students Gamble, The Odds Are Stacked Against Them

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gambling is a serious addiction. And college kids are more likely to fall prey to it. Schools must get the…