2023

Festivals July 31, 2023

Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival and competition returning in August

Kennesaw is gearing up for its annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, set to take place on August 18 and 19 at Adams Park. Sponsored by Williams Elleby Law Firm,…

Energy July 31, 2023

Winter is coming and the U.S. grid remains vulnerable to power plant failures

by Robert Zullo, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 26, 2023 From winter storms to sweltering summer heat, there’s a consensus among…

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

Transportation July 31, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise, with crude oil price the likely main cause

Gasoline prices in Georgia, and in Cobb County, continued to rise over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. AAA attributes the jump in prices to the…

A map showing the breakdown of the cityhood vote for Mableton in the southern triangle in Cobb County

Mableton July 30, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: “Group meets to explore Mableton cityhood”

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward….

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 30, 2023

Learn the nuts and bolts of Kennesaw government at Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy

The Kennesaw city manager’s office is preparing to host a new group of Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy students, providing an opportunity for City of Kennesaw residents to gain a…

Climate and Weather July 30, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, July 30, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 30, 2023, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Business July 30, 2023

The latest Georgia Entertainment’s Unscripted Roadshow features cities in Cobb County

Georgia Entertainment’s Unscripted Roadshow is an event that features Georgia’s growing creative industry. The latest roadshow will focus on Cobb County. It will be take place on Aug. 3 from…

An elaborate scarecrow with a mannequin head holding a blackbird and a sign with a few words from the nursery rhyme (four and twenty blackbirds)

Festivals July 30, 2023

Popular Scarecrows in the Square to be featured at this year’s Marietta HarvestFest

Marietta’s annual HarvestFest will be held Saturday October 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. The celebration is hosted by Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities. Scarecrow from a previous festival (Photo:…

Climate and Weather July 30, 2023

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected in Cobb County Sunday July 30

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Sunday July 30 due to expected scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and…

Music July 29, 2023

Marietta’s Strand Theatre presents “Jukebox Giants: Motown & More”

Marietta’s Strand Theatre will present Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! August 11-20, 2023. The Strand is located on Marietta Square at 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060, directly across from…

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