2023

People at a table surrounded by holiday decorations

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 6, 2023

Holiday Pop-Ups are popping up everywhere in Cobb

Hamp and Harry’s photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I am unsure when the holiday pop-up trend started, but…

A group photo of Powder Springs Parks & Rec receiving Agency of the Year award

Powder Springs December 6, 2023

Powder Springs Parks & Rec named Agency of the Year for cities under 20k population

Photos courtesy of the City of Powder Springs The City of Powder Springs announced in the following news release that their parks & recreation department was honored with Georgia’s Agency…

Justice December 6, 2023

Friends of Concord Covered Bridge selected for “Bench by the Road” to honor former enslaved people in Cobb County

The Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge issued the following announcement: The Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge are honored to announce being selected for the Toni Morrison Society’s ‘Bench…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Leilo. I’m part shepherd, but all love! Please adopt me”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Don’t go by my solemn expression. I’m a loving kitty in need of a home!”

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

Climate and Weather December 6, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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

Education December 5, 2023

How Georgia Educators Helped Students “Cross the Finish Line” to Graduation

By Hannah Watson (Watson is a senior at Kennesaw State University) Georgia’s four-year graduation rate increased to 84.4%, which had never occurred since 2011 Georgia teachers raised the state’s graduation…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County December 5, 2023

A Cobb Legal Aid attorney explains food stamps (SNAP)

Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for all members of a family to lead active, healthy lives. It is a global concern, affecting diverse populations…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 5, 2023

Exceptional Marietta staff and retirees are given awards for their service

by Larry Felton Johnson Government workers often have a bad reputation, which we at the Courier think is unfair. We all get frustrated with long lines, roads the don’t get…

A tri-color german shepherd with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a young, sweet shepherd mix, and I sure could use a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tri-color German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

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