September 2020

Smyrna Police Chief Joe Bennett interim Smyrna city manager

Smyrna September 9, 2020

Bennett named interim Smyrna administrator following resignation of Tammi Saddler Jones

Following the resignation of Tammi Saddler Jones on Friday, Smyrna Police Chief Joseph Bennett was named interim city administrator by a unanimous city council vote Monday night. Taking over for…

Marietta September 8, 2020

Marietta Museum of History hosts pop-in event

The Marietta Museum of History posted the following news release announcing its September pop-in event, and other activities to the City of Marietta website: MARIETTA – The Marietta Museum of…

Sterigenics sign in article about lawsuit Sterigenics, BD Bard

Environment September 8, 2020

Lawsuits filed against Sterigenics, BD Bard

UPDATE: The Courier reached out to Sterigenics for comment, and a company spokesperson said, “Sterigenics empathizes with anyone battling cancer, but our Atlanta facility’s safe operations are not responsible for…

Sports September 6, 2020

Campbell sports experiences additional setbacks due to vandalism

By Natalie Brevick and Sudha Gururaj Sometime during the last week of July, several Campbell High School sports facilities were heavily vandalised and many items were stolen, placing another financial…

Kennesaw September 5, 2020

Kennesaw’s annual hummingbird banding will be virtual this year

The annual hummingbird banding at Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw will be a virtual event this year. It will take place on Thursday September 10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The host will…

Uncategorized September 4, 2020

Movies and Bands: Drive-In Edition, at Al Bishop Park

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre will host Movies and Bands: Drive-In Edition starting Friday September 18, but it will not be held at the amphitheatre this year. The news release for…

Powder Springs September 3, 2020

Overnight filming Friday night on Marietta St. in Powder Springs

Friday night there will be overnight filming for the TV drama “Saints and Sinners” on Marietta Street in Powder Springs. The following announcement was posted on the Powder Springs website:…

Education September 3, 2020

Cobb schools face-to-face instruction begins Oct. 5

Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced in a press release this morning that phased-in face-to-face classroom instruction will begin October 5. The press release is reprinted in its…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Economy September 3, 2020

Judge Murphy halts Cobb evictions due to federal order

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy announced yesterday that the magistrate court will halt eviction hearings for non-payment in Cobb County due to the recent presidential executive order. The…

Marietta September 3, 2020

Marietta Power to provide rebates to electric customers

The following was posted to the City of Marietta website announcing rebates for customers of Marietta Power due to the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: MARIETTA – During…

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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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