October 2022

2022 Elections October 25, 2022

Cobb school board candidate Pozniak denies Rep. Ehrhart’s claim about school property tax

By Rebecca Gaunt Post 4 school board candidate Catherine Pozniak has responded to state Rep. Ginny Ehrhart’s (R-west Cobb) demand that Solicitor General Barry Morgan prosecute her for fraudulently claiming…

Climate and Weather October 25, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast Tuesday Oct 25: sunny during the day, possible thunderstorms in the evening

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies during the day here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 25, with a high near 76 degrees. But showers and thunderstorms are forecast…

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Smyrna October 24, 2022

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3 held a joint town hall last Tuesday evening at City Hall. Councilmembers Glenn Pickens, Latonia Hines, and Travis Lindley,…

Transportation October 24, 2022

Cobb commuters who use I-285 near Georgia 400: “expect major disruptions”

As the Georgia Department of Transportation continues with the project at I-285 and Georgia 400, the disruption to Cobb commuters who use that route will be substantial. In its weekly…

Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor October 24, 2022

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show. I’ve tentatively scheduled the half-hour show for Thursday at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. I have it…

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Second Helpings October 24, 2022

Marietta Melt Yard opening soon

by Brian Benefield [This article is part of the Second Helpings series of articles about food and eating in Cobb County] Have you ever met someone you feel you’ve known…

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2022 Elections October 24, 2022

With memories of embarrassments still fresh, election pollsters face big tests in 2022 midterm elections

by W. Joseph Campbell, American University School of Communication [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When it became clear his poll had erred in the 2021…

2022 Elections October 24, 2022

There’s no one ‘Latino vote’ – religion and geography add to voters’ diversity

by Laura E. Alexander, University of Nebraska Omaha and Cristian Doña-Reveco, University of Nebraska Omaha [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nearly 1 in 5 people…

2022 Elections October 24, 2022

Canceled debate ignites dispute over Georgia HD-35 candidate’s 2013 criminal charges

By Rebecca Gaunt Robert Trim, the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 35, withdrew from a scheduled debate with Democrat Lisa Campbell, igniting a fiery exchange between the candidates over…

Georgia October 24, 2022

Poll finds most Georgia voters favor casinos, online sports betting support comes up short

by Ray Glier, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 24, 2022 In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the spigot to the…

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October 2022

Cobb school board candidate Pozniak denies Rep. Ehrhart’s claim about school property tax

Cobb County weather forecast Tuesday Oct 25: sunny during the day, possible thunderstorms in the evening

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

Cobb commuters who use I-285 near Georgia 400: “expect major disruptions”

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show

Marietta Melt Yard opening soon

With memories of embarrassments still fresh, election pollsters face big tests in 2022 midterm elections

There’s no one ‘Latino vote’ – religion and geography add to voters’ diversity

Canceled debate ignites dispute over Georgia HD-35 candidate’s 2013 criminal charges

Poll finds most Georgia voters favor casinos, online sports betting support comes up short