Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Happy Birthday Rudy!

Posted By: Nor May 23, 2024

By Clay Jones

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 3, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna Georgia’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 3, 2026

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A 23-year-old Powder Springs motorcyclist was killed…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 3, 2026

America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 3, 2026

A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 3, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…