2023

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 June 17, 2023

Public meeting on Cobb County’s proposed use of interest from Justice Assistance Grant progam

A Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. to receive comments on how Cobb County should use the $989.45 in interest income from the…

Business June 17, 2023

Police chiefs of Acworth and Kennesaw to hold fireside chat at Cobb Chamber event

The Northwest Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host a fireside chat between Chief Jesse Evans of the Acworth Police Department and Chief Bill Westenberger of the Kennesaw…

Climate and Weather June 17, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, June 17, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Transportation June 16, 2023

There will be lane closures on I-75 at Cumberland Blvd in Cobb County overnight Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 at Cumberland Blvd this weekend. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work as follows:…

An electric vehicle charging station on Riverside Parkway, a moving tractor-trailer visible on the roadway.

Energy June 16, 2023

Statehouses debate who should build EV charging networks

by Robert Zullo, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 15, 2023 Though they only make up a fraction of cars and trucks…

South Cobb Drive from a narrow shoulder facing oncoming traffic

Transportation June 16, 2023

GDOT announces lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday beginning at 9 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday, June 16 2023. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work…

Jobs June 16, 2023

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to host a job fair Wednesday, June 21

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health distributed the following announcement Behavioral Health Job Fair Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is hosting a job fair, Wednesday, June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Please spring me from this jail! Adopt me into a loving home!”

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

A tan/white terrier with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption June 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Well, I might look sad now, but if you adopt me into a loving home, I’ll be a happy doggy!”

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

Crime June 16, 2023

Man sentenced in Cobb court to 15 years in prison for shooting stranger in back during attempt to retrieve marijuana shipment

Octavious Ricardo Ward, 28, entered a non-negotiated plea of guilty in Cobb County Superior Court to one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a firearm during…

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