2023

The front page of an 1861 copy of the Marietta Advocate

Marietta December 3, 2023

The Marietta Advocate: the first newspaper in Cobb County (1843)

by Larry Felton Johnson I have a fascination with old newspapers. As a journalist, looking through the changes in form and substance of newspapers through the 19th and 20th centuries…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County December 3, 2023

Help families in need in Cobb by donating toys to Stuff-A-Bus

The holiday season is a time for giving, and the annual Stuff-A-Bus gives you the opportunity to provide Cobb County children from families with limited resources with a joyous holiday…

Cobb weather December 17: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather December 3, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, December 3, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 3, 2023, with a high near 67 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Cobb County December 2, 2023

Another detainee dies at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center

According to a public information release from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, a detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center (Cobb ADC), Jose Razo, died at 1:56 p.m. on…

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 December 2, 2023

Next public meetings for Cobb’s proposed Uniform Development codes begin December 6

Round 2 of the public meetings to get community engagement for the proposed Unified Development Code begins on December 6 with a meeting at the Windy Hill Community Center. The…

A large tree to the left of frame, surrounded by green undergrowth

Marietta December 2, 2023

Marietta Tree Keepers to hold a scavenger-hunt-themed tree planting event

by Larry Felton Johnson Trees are awesome. Trees in cities provide numerous benefits. They absorb harmful pollutants, reduce air pollution, and release oxygen, enhancing air quality. They also offer shade,…

Climate and Weather December 2, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, December 2, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with a high near 62 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 2, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Rola, and I’m not only cute but I’d make a great family member!”

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

Education December 1, 2023

Group accuses Cobb County School District of retaliation against critics

By Rebecca Gaunt A press conference was held Thursday by the Cobb Community Care Coalition that leveled charges of retaliation by Cobb County School District against critics of the district…

A lynx point cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Benito, and as you can plainly see I’m very curious about whether you plan to adopt me!”

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

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