November 2018

Karen Handel (photo from the congressional website. Public Domain)

2018 elections November 8, 2018

Handel concedes, Lucy McBath to be U.S. Representative

Republican incumbent Karen Handel conceded defeat by Democratic challenger Lucy McBath in the race for Georgia’s 6th congressional district. Handel posted the following statement on Facebook this morning: Lucy McBath…

Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

Uncategorized November 8, 2018

Meet the Editor returns

I canceled last week’s Meet the Editor for a dental appointment (chipped tooth, but it turned out to be an easy and relatively painless repair). But I’ll be back tomorrow…

Mergilga Morales - from Mableton Woman Missing report

Cobb County Police Department, Missing Person November 8, 2018

Mableton woman missing UPDATED

UPDATE: According to Officer O’Hara Mergilga Morales was found last night and reunited with her family. Sarah O’Hara of the Cobb County Police Department reports that a Mableton woman, Mergilga…

2018 elections November 7, 2018

Jen Jordan holds strong lead in SD-6

After serving a single year following a special election, and assuming unofficial election results hold, Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta) could now enjoy a full term in the Georgia State…

Barry Loudermilk (public domain photo from the congressional website)

2018 elections November 7, 2018

Loudermilk defeats Broady for third U.S. House term

Incumbent U.S. Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R – Cassville) will be heading back to Washington for a third term representing Georgia House District 11 after besting challenger Flynn Broady by a…

Photo of suspect in alleged sexual assault, from the Cobb County Police Department

Cobb County Police Department November 6, 2018

Cobb police ask help in identifying possible sexual assault suspect

Officer Sarah O’Hara of the Cobb County Police Department issued the following public information release today: Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit is requesting the public’s help in…

Owner and Cobb County Firefighter Michael Sorg served Firewater’s Lifechanger New England IPA from a huge fire truck parked right in the middle of the festival. (photo by Alex Patton)

Acworth November 6, 2018

New brews at Acworth Beer Fest

Craft beer enthusiasts from all over Georgia attended Acworth’s sixth annual Craft Beer and Wine festival in downtown Acworth on Saturday, sampling more than 100 beers and a variety of…

The cast of the Kennesaw State University production of Our Town. (photo courtesy of KSU)

Kennesaw State University November 6, 2018

KSU presents new take on classic Our Town

Kennesaw State University’s Department of Theatre and Performance (TPS), will offer a fresh perspective on Thornton Wilder’s classic play “Our Town,” according to a KSU news release by Kathie Beckett….

Jonquil Village sign in article about open container ordinance in Smyrna

Smyrna November 6, 2018

Want a drink? Smyrna expands open container policy to three new areas

The City of Smyrna jumped on the open container trend in February, allowing carry-out of alcoholic beverages at downtown restaurants into the Village Green area. Monday night, the city council…

Cobb County Police Department November 5, 2018

Fatal wreck I-20 near Riverside Parkway

According to a report from Officer Sarah O’Hara of the Cobb County Police Department the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal accident that happened on…

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