2023

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.

Opinion November 11, 2023

Tai Chi For Living Life Better Longer

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College National Public Radio ran a great segment about the physical, and mental, benefits of Tai Chi. The best part is…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 11, 2023

Applications soon open for Marietta’s Community Development Block Grants

If you’re involved in an organization that works on affordable housing or economic improvement in low-to-moderate income communities, you might be interested in applying for funds from the Community Development…

Section of 1833 map showing original shape of Cobb County (retrieved from http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/hmap/id:hmap1833t3copy3 at the UGA libraries -- public domain)

Cobb County, History November 11, 2023

How did Cobb County get its name?

This article is an expanded version of one of the earliest articles published on the Cobb County Courier, in 2015. Cobb County, formed in 1832 after the Cherokee were expelled…

Eddie Canon and Jimmy Gisi in suits, smiling, flanked by two women

Cobb County November 11, 2023

Former Cobb parks directors Eddie Canon and Jimmy Gisi inducted into GRPA Hall of Fame

[Photo from Cobb County website: Eddie Canon (second from left) and Jimmy Gisi (third from left)] Eddie Canon and Jimmy Gisi are well-known among advocates for Cobb County’s parks. As…

Cobb weather March 4: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather November 11, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, November 11, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts rain and patchy fog skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 11, 2023, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to…

Marietta November 10, 2023

Marietta announces pay increases for public safety and other city staff

The City of Marietta announced in a news release that the city council unanimously approved salary increases and changes to the city’s pay and classification system resulting in the largest…

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 November 10, 2023

Rezoning request for large development off Chastain Road in Cobb County held until next month

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.– On Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed the rezoning request until the next meeting for a multi-use plot of land off…

Opinion November 10, 2023

Two political cartoons by Clay Jones

by Clay Jones

A black/white inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption November 10, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Amelia, and I’m a tiny two-pound kitten who needs a home!”

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

A tri-color dog with a blue leash, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption November 10, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Cocoa, and I could sure use a permanent 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 mixed breed. The following information on this potential family member…

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