September 2020

Kennesaw city council upates on mixed-use projects

Kennesaw September 16, 2020

COVID-19 causing delays in Kennesaw mixed-use developments

Chad Howie, CEO of Sanctuary Companies, delivered updates to the Kennesaw City Council on the status of three major projects at Monday’s work session. Eastpark Village is a 55-acre mixed-use…

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

Cobb County September 16, 2020

Joyette Holmes requests independent investigation of Kevil Wingo’s death at the Cobb jail

Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes has asked that the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia conduct an independent investigation into the death of Kevil Wingo. Wingo died…

2020 Elections September 16, 2020

Candidate profile: Luisa Wakeman, Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 43

Democratic Party candidate for District 43 of the Georgia House of Representatives Luisa Wakeman answered questions from the Courier this week about her campaign and who she is. Wakeman, a…

child looks over model railroad at museum

Kennesaw September 15, 2020

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum to resume childrens programs

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release announcing the resumption of popular childrens’ programs at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History: Kennesaw, GA (September 15,…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Economy September 15, 2020

Cobb to host event on rental and mortgage assistance

One of the crises brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is the inability of many citizens to keep current with their rent and mortgage payments because of lack of income…

Photo of Martin Rivera (photo and caption provided by the Marietta Police Department)

Marietta September 15, 2020

Marietta police release further information on hit-and-run death of Martin Rivera

The Marietta Police Department released further information on the hit-and-run death of road construction worker Martin Rivera, who was struck by a driver while putting up road work signs. The…

Cobb County September 14, 2020

Homicide on Queen Mill Road in Mableton

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department the Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred on Queen Mill…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care September 14, 2020

UPDATED: COVID-19 testing in Cobb County for the week of Sept 14

UPDATE: Cobb & Douglas Public Health has alerted us that due to forecasts of extreme weather, All testing on Wednesday September 15 is cancelled except Jim Miller Park, and on…

Marietta September 14, 2020

Homicide investigation underway in Marietta

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release about a homicide on Bellemeade Court that took place Sunday: [It is the policy of the…

From the Editor September 14, 2020

How to advertise with the Cobb County Courier

The Cobb County Courier is supported primarily by local advertising, and our partnerships with our advertisers is a win/win proposition. We get the revenue we need to continue and expand…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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