2020

Cobb County April 2, 2020

Cobb’s State of Emergency extended

This afternoon Cobb County BOC Chairman Mike Boyce signed a supplement to the Declaration of a State of Emergency. It extends the declaration until April 24, and includes a further…

Kennesaw April 2, 2020

Kennesaw issues new executive order defining essential businesses

The City of Kennesaw released a fourth executive order that clarifies the meaning of in-person contact and defines essential businesses. Here is the text of the press release explaining the…

Kennesaw April 2, 2020

Kennesaw temporarily suspends business licenses of hair and nail salons and others

The City of Kennesaw has temporarily suspended the business licenses of businesses that require personal physical contact with customer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was effective March 31,…

2020 Elections April 1, 2020

Angelia Pressley: Candidate for District 4 Cobb County commissioner

Angelia Pressley is running in the Democratic primary for the District 4 Cobb County Board of Commissioners seat. The seat is being vacated by incumbent Commissioner Lisa Cupid, who is…

Sterigenics sign in article about lawsuit Sterigenics, BD Bard

Environment April 1, 2020

Sterigenics granted 14-day restraining order in suit against Cobb County

This morning Sterigenics was granted a 14-day restraining order allowing it to operate without interference from Cobb County. The suit by Sterigenics, filed March 30, named Cobb County Fire Marshall…

From the Editor March 31, 2020

For a global view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins coronavirus dashboard is excellent

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…

Guest Opinion March 31, 2020

Dr. Joseph Lowery: Generous Giant

[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…

2020 Elections March 31, 2020

Ed Setzler: incumbent candidate for Georgia House District 35

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…

Kennesaw March 30, 2020

City of Kennesaw extends business license renewal deadline

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…

sign held at Sterigenics protest with the Sterigenics slogan "Safeguarding Global Heath" changed to "Endangering Global Health"

Environment March 30, 2020

Sterigenics sues Cobb County

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…

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