2021

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Health Care August 29, 2021

Two new COVID testing sites: in Acworth and East Cobb

Cobb & Douglas Public Health and Wellstar Health System are opening two new testing sites to meet the increase in demand for the tests. The new sites are at: WellStar…

William Root House, a two-story white wooden house with an external chimney surrounded by a picket fence

History August 29, 2021

Smithsonian Magazine hosts day of free admission to Root House Museum

The William Root House will offer free admission for two on Saturday September 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to anyone with a Museum Day ticket, available at https://smithsonianmag.com/museumday. The…

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Business August 28, 2021

Cobb Executive Women to feature Kim Gresh at September luncheon

Cobb Executive Women (CEW) a group within the Cobb Chamber, issued the following press release: ATLANTA (August 27, 2021) — Join the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) on Friday,…

Cobb County August 28, 2021

‘Welcome to South Cobb’ festival announces activities for children

The “Welcome to South Cobb” festival has announced the children’s activities for the event. Welcome to South Cobb will be held on October 9, 2021, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m….

Health Care August 28, 2021

Southern Poverty Law Center weighs in on Cobb school COVID cases, indicates it might take legal action

The Southern Poverty Law Center, best known for tracking white supremacist and other hate groups, issued a statement on the spread of COVID-19 in the Cobb County School District. The…

Health Care August 27, 2021

Parents protest outside Cobb superintendent’s speaking engagement

By Rebecca Gaunt Parents fed up with Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s lack of response to their COVID-19 safety concerns gathered Friday outside the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel &…

Health Care August 27, 2021

Cobb school COVID cases now at 2,797

The Cobb County School District reported today in their weekly update that the number of cumulative COVID cases has now reached 2,797 cases since July 1 , with 2,698 of…

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Crime August 27, 2021

Read the SEC litigation release on the alleged East Cobb Ponzi scheme

In keeping with the Courier’s policy of providing the most direct “from the horse’s mouth” wording on issues that are important to the Cobb County community, we’ve reprinted, at the…

Transportation August 27, 2021

Weekend lane closures to continue on SR 360/Powder Springs Road this Saturday.

According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Transportation, the daytime lane closures that have been a regular feature on SR 36/Powder Springs Road will resume this Saturday….

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Land Use and Zoning August 27, 2021

Baker Road annexation, rezoning forwarded to Acworth Board of Aldermen despite community opposition

The City of Acworth’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to advance a developer’s request to rezone and annex property at Baker Road to the Board of Aldermen, an unpopular move…

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