June 2021

photo of hands holding Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run logos

Cobb County June 3, 2021

Cobb Dunkin’ locations to help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia’s Law Enforcement Torch Run

Cobb County Dunkin’ locations, including restaurants in Acworth, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna, will participate in a fundraiser for the Georgia Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, in…

Health Care June 3, 2021

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital verified as Level II Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

Wellstar Health System announced in a press release that Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). On their…

Tim Carini and Maureen Rittner spoke in opposition to the development

Cobb County June 2, 2021

Sprayberry Crossing moves forward despite unresolved issues

By Rebecca Gaunt Neighbors opposed to Atlantic Realty’s redevelopment plans for Sprayberry Crossing, who had hoped the Cobb Planning Commission would put an end to the months-long fight, were disappointed…

Transportation June 2, 2021

Cobb County announces road closings for summer construction

Cobb County announced road closings of three county roads for the summer construction season. The announcement on the county’s website highlighted projects on Cheatham Hill Road, Willeo Road at the…

2021 Elections June 1, 2021

Priscilla Smith: Democratic candidate for HD 34 in special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Educator and artist Priscilla Smith is running as a Democrat in the special election for Georgia House District 34, which covers Kennesaw and part of Marietta. Smith…

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Mableton May 10, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Because of a conflict with the State of the County address by Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at the Riverside EpiCenter, the Mableton City Council meeting has been moved to…

Weather May 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across central Georgia, with potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall extending into next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

Cobb County May 10, 2025

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Photo above: District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Monique Sheffield is now officially on board for…

Weather May 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News Brief May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

By Mark Woolsey Cleanup work continued into Friday evening at the scene of a partial train derailment in Smyrna. Seventeen cars of a CSX train derailed shortly before 2:30 a.m….

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