2023

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Crime July 29, 2023

Probable cause found for child exploitation charges against Acworth man

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a judge found probable cause for an Acworth man to be charged with sexually exploiting children during a hearing at the Cobb…

A drawing of a ribbon being cut by a pair of scissors

Business July 29, 2023

Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Powers Ferry Kroger to take place next Wednesday, August 2

It’s been a long time in the making, and not without considerable controversy, but the Kroger that will serve as a commercial anchor for the redevelopment of the area surrounding…

Climate and Weather July 29, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, July 29, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 29, 2023, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued…

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

Mableton July 29, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: a MIC forum in 2015

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….

U.S. Congress July 29, 2023

Biden border policies ripped by U.S. House GOP as impeachment threats ramp up

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 26, 2023 WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on…

Climate and Weather July 29, 2023

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected in Cobb County Saturday July 29

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 due to the expectation…

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

Mableton July 28, 2023

Fatal collision on Fontaine Road in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal collision that…

Health Care July 28, 2023

Home Sweet Parking Lot: Some Hospitals Welcome RV Living for Patients, Families, and Workers

This article by Christina Saint Louis first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christina Saint Louis July 27, 2023 Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County July 28, 2023

Tax increase adopted in 3-2 vote at Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting; FY 2024 budget approved

In a 3-2 vote, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a millage rate that resulted in a tax increase by the state’s definition, and also passed the FY 2024…

A tan/black german shepherd with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption July 28, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a frightened doggy, who’s been living on the street. I need a loving home!”

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

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