October 2023

Climate and Weather October 7, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, October 7, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 7, 2023, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued a…

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Climate and Weather October 7, 2023

High fire danger Saturday in Cobb County and region

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the north and central Georgia regions for Saturday October 7, 2023. The alert…

A very detailed chalk drawing of a pink flamingo beginning to spread its wings

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community October 6, 2023

Art and Hops Collide at Chalktoberfest

[Feature photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] October is upon us, and I absolutely love this time of year…

Smyrna October 6, 2023

Q&A with Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Suz Kaprich

[Photo courtesy of Suz Kaprich] by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate who…

a symbol representing a clash, with two arrows pointing toward a lightning bolt

Opinion October 6, 2023

Bookman: Right-wing culture warrior attacks hurt military recruiting

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 5, 2023 By 2017, the U.S. military knew it had a serious problem…

A black cat inside a cage, looking scared

Pets and Pet Adoption October 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Spooky, so Halloween month is the perfect time for you to adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A white/brindle terrier with a blue leash, sitting

Pets and Pet Adoption October 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I was living on the street, and I’d really like a permanent loving home!”

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

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta October 6, 2023

Marietta History Center to conduct two fall tours of Marietta City Cemetery

[Marietta History Center from across the tracks (Photo: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson)] Christa McCay, the collections manager at the Marietta History Center, will conduct two walking tours of historic…

A man and a woman orating, and a megaphone

Opinion October 6, 2023

If you’re involved in the political system, you’re a politician

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the first things political office seekers do when they run as candidates is to say they are “not…

Cobb weather January 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather October 6, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, October 6, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 6, 2023, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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