2024

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

Cobb County June 11, 2024

Plenty of opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth in Cobb County

1900 photo of Juneteenth celebration (public domain) There are Juneteenth celebrations across Cobb County this weekend. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned…

The front of a former fire station converted to Johnny McCracken's Celtic Firehouse Pub

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 11, 2024

History and Friends are Made at Johnnie MacCracken’s Celtic Firehouse Pub

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Sometimes, you just want to hang out with friends at a local spot…

Elections June 11, 2024

Q&A with Taniesha Whorton, Cobb BOC District 2 runoff

By Rebecca Gaunt Taniesha Whorton secured her place on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners District 2 Democratic primary runoff ballot with 2,884 votes (24%) in a five-way race. It…

A tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption June 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Just look into these beautiful eyes and tell me you can resist adopting me!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female tabby/white domestic short…

A black/white dog with a blue leash, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption June 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a very small doggy who needs a family with a big heart!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female black/white mixed breed….

Climate and Weather June 11, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, with a high near 86 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Military June 11, 2024

Honorary Commanders Association seeks nominations for 2025 class

The Cobb Chamber announced that the Honorary Commanders Association seeks nominations for its 2025 class. The association is a cooperative effort that includes the Cobb Chamber, Dobbins Air Reserve Base…

The brick Kennesaw Police Department building with 6 small columns on a portico

Kennesaw June 10, 2024

Human skeletal remains found on George Busbee Parkway in Kennesaw

The Kennesaw Police Department announced that human skeletal remains were found at 4043 George Busbee Parkway by a Cobb EMC employee today. The employee called 911, and when Kennesaw police…

Rhonda Jacobson holding her "Woman of Distinction" award

Business June 10, 2024

Rhonda Jacobson named Cobb Executive Women 2024 Woman of Distinction

Cobb Executive Women, a project of the Cobb Chamber, announced that Rhonda Jacobson, Co-Founder, Vice President of Human Resources and Gemologist at Cumberland Diamond Exchange (CDE) was named the winner…

A gray/tabby cat inside a blue/white cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption June 10, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ll just lounge about here until you decide to adopt me!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male gray tabby domestic…

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