2023

Upper body shot of Chris Britton, smiling, beard and moustache, dark coat and striped tie

Business July 31, 2023

Chris Britton to serve as Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Chairman of the Board

Chris Britton, the Regional President of the large-scale construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board by the Cobb Chamber‘s Board of Directors for…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care July 31, 2023

His Anesthesia Provider Billed Medicare Late. He Got Sent to Collections for the $3,000 Tab.

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News July 28, 2023 Thomas Greene had been experiencing pain in his…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy July 31, 2023

Sparks fly at hearing on Georgia Power project that could stick ratepayers with Plant Vogtle tab

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 28, 2023 The debate surrounding Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle expansion raged on Thursday…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2023

Isolated thunderstorms expected to return to Cobb County starting Wednesday Aug 2

According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are expected to return to Cobb County and other parts of the region starting Wednesday August 2, with a chance of storms…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, July 31, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 31, 2023, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued a…

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…

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