October 2023

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Marietta October 23, 2023

Cobb police say 21-year-old Marietta man seriously injured after crashing while trying to elude police

Cobb County police report that a 21-year old Marietta man was seriously injured while driving at a high rate of speed in an attempt to elude officers. Police state that…

Kennesaw October 23, 2023

Kennesaw State playing role in making super-fast quantum computing a reality

KSU bus (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] In what could provide a significant boost…

Climate and Weather October 23, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, October 23, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 23, 2023, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

A gray tabby cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Daisy, and I can bring joy into your home!”

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

A white husky with a blue leash, tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a big Husky who can bring big love into your home!”

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

Announcement for free pet microchipping Monday November 13 at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter. 100 chips available. RSVP to Jessica.Darrough@cobbcounty.org

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2023

The Microchip: A Small Marvel with Big Benefits

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist For pet owners, the safety and well-being of their furry companions are of utmost importance. One powerful tool in…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation October 23, 2023

Gasoline prices continue recent steady drop in Georgia and nationally

According to the weekly report from AAA, over the past week gasoline prices in Georgia and nationally have continued their recent steady decline. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Mableton October 22, 2023

Overnight lane closures on Mableton Parkway continue tonight: Sunday October 22

The lane closures announced by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Mableton Parkway will continue overnight: Sunday October 22. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education October 22, 2023

Georgia’s new dyslexia law explained at ACT and MIC education town hall

[The ACT and MIC education town hall was long and packed with information. The Courier is covering it in two parts so that the articles are clear and readable. This…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Letters to the Editor October 22, 2023

The Critical Balance: School Board Members and the Superintendent in Cobb County, Georgia

[This Letter to the Editor is by Laura Judge, candidate for Cobb County Board of Education Post 5] As we pay more attention to our educational system, we notice that…

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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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October 2023

Cobb police say 21-year-old Marietta man seriously injured after crashing while trying to elude police

Kennesaw State playing role in making super-fast quantum computing a reality

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, October 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Daisy, and I can bring joy into your home!”

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a big Husky who can bring big love into your home!”

The Microchip: A Small Marvel with Big Benefits

Gasoline prices continue recent steady drop in Georgia and nationally

Overnight lane closures on Mableton Parkway continue tonight: Sunday October 22

Georgia’s new dyslexia law explained at ACT and MIC education town hall

The Critical Balance: School Board Members and the Superintendent in Cobb County, Georgia