October 2023

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

Climate and Weather October 25, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Kennesaw October 24, 2023

Kennesaw to hold Veterans Day Luncheon November 10

The City of Kennesaw announced the details of its annual Veterans Day Luncheon in a press release that described the event as follow: “The City of Kennesaw will honor the…

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Austell October 24, 2023

Pat Maxwell’s, a restaurant featuring garden-grown ingredients, coming soon to downtown Austell

Pat Maxwell’s restaurant will make its debut in downtown Austell before the end of 2023, and will feature food grown in the restaurant’s own garden. The restaurant, along with a…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 24, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Tonka, and I’m still an infant. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant-sized male tabby domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black/white dog with a cloth in the table, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption October 24, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Tink, and I’m a cute little puppy in need of a home!”

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

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton October 24, 2023

Next Mableton City Council meeting is this Thursday: October 26

The City of Mableton announced that the next city council meeting will be held this Thursday, October 26. Interim City Clerk Susan Hiott distributed the following notice: CITY OF MABLETON…

Climate and Weather October 24, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Education October 23, 2023

‘Bonkers’ email sent out by Cobb Schools receiving backlash

by Rebecca Gaunt A missive penned by the Atlanta-based law firm Freeman Mathis & Gary on behalf of the Cobb County School District and sent out to every family in…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

U.S. Congress October 23, 2023

Protesters picket Georgia Rep. Ferguson’s Newnan office, disappointed over House speaker vote

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 21, 2023 If you drove past Congressman Drew Ferguson’s Newnan office Friday afternoon,…

Elections October 23, 2023

Why Cobb County Should Push For A GOP Primary Debate Or One In The Fall of 2024

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In 2019, the Democratic Party hosted a stirring debate at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. The resulting attention and energy…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Marietta police make arrest in December homicide

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police say they’ve made an arrest in a Dec. 30 murder case. Spokesman Chuck McPhilamy says in a news release that a 70-year-old Marietta man was…

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

Marietta History Center presents lecture “The Last Slave Ships to the South

The Marietta History Center will host a presentation about “The Last Slave Ships to the South” on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The lecture, part of the MHC’s…

Product recalls January 15, 2025

Recall of 24,870 pounds of chicken and cheese taquitos shipped nationwide to ALDIs

Bestway Sandwiches Inc., based in Valencia, Calif., has issued a recall of approximately 24,870 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products due to potential metal contamination, according to the…

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