The Courier runs almost entirely local news, so even in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve concentrated on the way it has affected us locally. But since it’s a global…
[This is a guest opinion by Shelia Edwards. She is a resident of Mableton, and is a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Cobb Board of Commissioners.] I…
Representative Ed Setzler is running for reelection to his seat in the Georgia State House of Representatives for House District 35. HD-35 covers Acworth and part of Kennesaw. Background He…
The City of Kennesaw issued a press release announcing that business owners within the city have until May 29, 2020 to renew their business licenses without penalty. The press release…
Sterigenics has filed suit against Cobb County in federal court, seeking to resume operations on a permanent basis. Background The Sterigenics plant became a focus of community concern in Smyrna…
Gasoline prices continued to plummet over the past week, with Georgia’s statewide average standing at $1.84 per gallon of regular unleaded. Low demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…
A press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that emergency aid has been made available to the State of Georgia for the COVID-19 pandemic. The press release…
Kevin Nicholas is running in the Republican primary for the District 2 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners that longtime Commissioner Bob Ott is vacating when this term…
Andy Smith is a Republican candidate for the District 2 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. The seat is currently held by Republican Commissioner Bob Ott, who is…
Cobb County Police Department Major Craig Owens, the commander of Precinct 2, and former Dekalb Sheriff’s Deputy Gregory Gilstrap were disqualified in their bids for the Democratic nomination for a…