October 2023

Education October 20, 2023

Cobb school board votes to leave authority to remove books with superintendent

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 5-2 vote at the work session, the Cobb County Board of Education voted to reject Post 2 board member Becky Sayler’s proposal to place decision-making…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 20, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Penny, and I don’t know what this place is, but I know I need to be in a permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tortoise shell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 20, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I might look a little sad right now, but I’ll be ecstatic if adopted into a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male black/white mixed breed. The following information on this potential family member…

Climate and Weather October 20, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, October 20, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 20, 2023, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued…

Climate and Weather October 20, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and region Friday, October 20

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, October 20, 2023 due to expected isolated thunderstorms. The main…

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Cobb County October 19, 2023

Muslim parents take Cobb school district to task over “fear mongering” email

Screenshot of parent Nazia Khanzada speaking at Cobb school board work session during comments By Rebecca Gaunt Nearly every public comment slot at Wednesday’s work session of the Cobb County…

Smyrna October 19, 2023

Bulky Trash Amnesty Day & Jonquil Bulb Sale among upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful sent the following schedule of useful and fun events, from the practical (Bulky Trash Amnesty Day) to the beautiful (the sale on Jonquil bulbs so you can…

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Business October 19, 2023

Interesting in doing business with Cobb County government or schools? attend “How to Do Business with Cobb”

Are you interested in selling your goods and services to Cobb County government? If you are, you might be interested in attending the annual “How to Do Business with Cobb”…

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Cobb County October 19, 2023

Cobb BOC zoning hearing approves rezoning on Spring Hill Road to accommodate 4 homes on small lot

by Caleb Groves On Tuesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning of a property to allow the construction of four detached or attached single-family units. Benchmark International,…

A black/white labrador retriever with a blue leash, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption October 19, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Giana, and I’m a sweet lab mix. Please adopt me!”

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

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