October 2021

coronavirus image -- a white sphere with red corona spikes emanating outward

Health Care October 31, 2021

CDC: new study finds vaccination against COVID-19 immunizes 5 times better than previous infection

A recent study conducted across 187 hospitals, announced by the CDC on Friday, has good news for the fully vaccinated and bad news for those who have been pushing the…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Art October 31, 2021

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host final Martinis and Music Night of 2021 on Nov 12

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art announced its final Martinis and Music Night for the year. The following was posted on the City of Marietta website: MARIETTA – The Marietta…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation October 31, 2021

Delays on Whitlock Ave and and Dallas Highway near Kennesaw Mountain

Cobb County announced on their Facebook page that delays can be expected on the section of Whitlock Avenue between John Ward Road and Cheatham Hill Drive as work is beginning…

Building with stucco finish and arched doorway housing the Cobb elections headquarters

2021 Elections October 31, 2021

Cobb elections board to meet Tuesday November 2 after polls close

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration will meet from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., immediately after the polls close November 2, 2021. Before the 2020 election board meetings…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County Public Library October 31, 2021

Scavenger hunts for historic buildings in Acworth and Kennesaw

It’s already underway, but there’s still time to enjoy a search for historic buildings on the scavenger hunts in Acworth and Kennesaw now through Thursday November 4. The Cobb County…

Climate and Weather October 31, 2021

Cobb County Weather Oct 31: gradually decreasing clouds

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, it will start out mostly cloudy in Cobb County today, with the clouds gradually decreasing. The high is expected to…

2021 Elections October 30, 2021

If you vote at the Fair Oaks Recreation Center, use Bellemeade Drive

Cobb County announced on its website that due to a sinkhole, the West Booth Road Extension is closed, so people arriving to vote at that polling site will have to…

Marietta October 30, 2021

Guided walking tour of Marietta City Cemetery next Saturday November 6

The City of Marietta website posted the following notice of a cemetery guided walking tour next weekend, hosted by the Marietta Museum of History. MARIETTA – The Marietta City Cemetery…

2021 Elections October 30, 2021

Advance voting tallies for Cobb elections as of October 29

Here are the tallies posted to the Cobb Elections website as of October 29, for the 2021 Cobb County municipal elections and Ed-SPLOST. The advance voting period has ended. ADVANCE…

From the Editor October 30, 2021

Please, Cobb County, vote on November 2 if you haven’t voted in advance

[This is an opinion piece by Larry Felton Johnson, the Editor and Publisher of the Cobb County Courier] Not everyone can vote in the Cobb County municipal elections, since a…

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Climate and Weather December 1, 2023

Weather alert for Cobb and region: widespread thunderstorms with possibility of localized flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday December 1. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a…

Kennesaw November 30, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Kennesaw man in drugs and weapons case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Kennesaw to be charged with holding large quantities of marijuana and…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day: “My name is Melvyn, and I’m a sweet 11-pound boy who needs a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male gray tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a big girl, and like most retrievers, I have a big loving heart. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female black retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion November 30, 2023

When College Students Gamble, The Odds Are Stacked Against Them

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gambling is a serious addiction. And college kids are more likely to fall prey to it. Schools must get the…