2021

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County March 11, 2021

A conversation with Cobb Sheriff officials about the current recruitment drive

We spoke with Major Marvin Prince and one of his recruitment officers, Investigator Irvin McClure about the hiring drive underway with the goal of hiring 100+ recruits at the Cobb…

Economy March 10, 2021

Rep. David Scott’s office issues statement on passage of American Rescue Plan Act

U.S. Representative David Scott‘s office issued the following press release celebrating the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan Act by the House. Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13)…

Kennesaw Parks and Rec Master Plan discussed via Zoom

Kennesaw March 10, 2021

Kennesaw City Council set to approve 10-year parks & rec master plan

The Kennesaw City Council is expected to approve a master plan for the city’s parks and recreation department, which would help set priorities for the next decade. Parks Director Steve…

Kennesaw State University March 9, 2021

Cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi named director of KSU school of music

Kennesaw State University announced in a news release that educator and cellist Dr. Jesús Castro-Balbi has been named the director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music. The appointment…

Powder Springs March 9, 2021

Virtual Harriet Tubman Day fundraising event

The Powder Springs-based Harriet Tubman Learning Center is hosting a virtual Harriet Tubman Day program and fundraising event on Wednesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be held…

Economy March 8, 2021

Only slight increase in GA gasoline prices

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump have only seen a one cent increase over the…

2022 Elections March 5, 2021

Chris Lanning announces run for Cobb Solicitor General

Chris Lanning, the current Chief Assistant Solicitor of Cobb County, and a resident of Powder Springs, has announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination for Cobb Solicitor General…

Dr. Danny Branstetter in white medical jacket

Health Care March 5, 2021

At one-year mark of first Georgia COVID-19 cases, a Wellstar physician gives an update

Dr. Danny Branstetter, a physician with Wellstar Health System and an expert on infectious disease and COVID-19, spoke to the Courier about what we know about COVID-19 on this one-year…

Cobb County March 4, 2021

Truitt family and their attorneys plan further action

After a Cobb County grand jury recommended no action be taken against a police officer for killing a Black teenager, the teen’s family attorneys told the Courier that their struggle…

Renderings of restored Whistle Stop building and the plaza with Dry County Taproom on the right.

Kennesaw March 3, 2021

Plans approved for Common Grounds Plaza in Kennesaw

Downtown Kennesaw could soon have a new gathering spot for food and fun now that plans for Common Grounds Plaza have been approved. Dale Hughes submitted the Central Business District…

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News Brief December 23, 2024

Report of active shooter at Cumberland Mall turns out to be unfounded

Police determine the incident was a fistfight By Mark Woolsey An active shooter report, which turned out to be unfounded, sent shoppers scrambling at Cumberland Mall Sunday night and led…

Politics December 23, 2024

Climate of fear is driving local officials to quit – new study from California finds threats, abuse rampant

by Rachel Locke, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats and harassment are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some…

Science and Technology December 23, 2024

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

by Rachel Blaser, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the…

Economy December 23, 2024

Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

by Beverly Moran, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into…

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