December 2019

Cobb County December 2, 2019

Overnight traffic shift on I-75 Wednesday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in a press release that contractors will implement a traffic shift Wednesday for the rehabilitation of the I-75 southbound bridge over Barrett Parkway….

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Acworth December 2, 2019

Acworth man sentenced to 100 years for child molestation

Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes announced that an Acworth man was sentenced on November 20 to 100 years for child molestation, with 40 of those years to be served…

Acworth, Kennesaw December 2, 2019

Kennesaw/Acworth 911 system gets accredited

The Kennesaw/Acworth 911 system received accreditation from the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The center, located at the Kennesaw City Hall, has been in operation since 2006, and serves…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County December 2, 2019

Pedestrian killed in collision on Mableton Parkway

According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating an accident in which a…

Neigbors holding signs at BOC meeting about Chastain Road development

Cobb County December 2, 2019

Cobb BOC rejects controversial mixed-use development on Chastain Road

At the November 19 zoning hearing of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the BOC denied an application for a mixed-use development on Chastain Road that was heavily opposed by…

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Mableton April 19, 2024

Lawsuit challenging the existence of the City of Mableton dismissed in Superior Court

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Sonja Brown dismissed the case filed by a group of plaintiffs challenging the legality of the referendum that created the City of Mableton. The plaintiffs…

Education April 19, 2024

Kennesaw State supporters exceed expectations during first Giving Day event

This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website More than 1,000 people and organizations donated $142,593 during Kennesaw State University’s inaugural Giving Day fundraising event….

Pets and Pet Adoption April 19, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Penny, and I need a loving, permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female brown/brindle terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 19, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, and now I’m ready for a loving home!”

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

Opinion April 19, 2024

Bookman: Cynicism of Georgia GOP leaders robs poor of access to a doctor

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 18, 2024 Health care is not a luxury item, a commodity reserved for…