2024

Transportation May 29, 2024

Cobb BOC approves new process for traffic calming measures

By Caleb Groves Cobb approved a new approach and an expanded toolkit to calm traffic at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting on May 28, 2024. The new traffic calming policy…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports May 29, 2024

Atlanta Is Better Off With In-House Talent, Or A Homecoming, To Replace Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When Ronald Acuña went down in a heap trying to get back to second base, perhaps the entire Southern region…

Climate and Weather May 29, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, May 29, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

A map of the area of Lake Allatoona where the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility

Environment May 29, 2024

Cobb County reports wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported that a spill into Lake Allatoona occurred last week on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. According to the county’s alert, “Cobb County Water System’s Northwest…

Opinion May 28, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Scarlett Johansson and AI

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Mableton May 28, 2024

Home invasion robbery in Mableton Monday evening

Sgt. Eric Smith of the Cobb County Police Department distributed the following public information release about a home invasion robbery in Mableton: The Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit…

Marietta May 28, 2024

Police identify suspect in hit-and-run injury of police officers: seek public help in finding him

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued this update on their search for the driver who sideswiped a police cruiser and left the scene with two officers injured:…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 28, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Spot, which is a great name for a dog!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male brindle/white pit bull type. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 28, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Not only is my NAME Groovy, but I’ll be a groovy family member!’

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

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Elections May 28, 2024

Cobb May primary results certified; turnout lower than in 2020

By Caleb Groves Cobb County’s 2024 May primaries reached 16.44% voter turnout, lower than in years past. This year’s voter turnout dropped since the last presidential race, in the 2020…

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