2024

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Business May 12, 2024

Check out the 40 new businesses licensed by Cobb over the past week

Here are the 40 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 10, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Justice May 11, 2024

Cobb’s Mental Health Court celebrates three new graduates

Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris recently led the graduation ceremony for three individuals from the Cobb County Mental Health Court (MHC). The ceremony was attended by officials, attorneys,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Oakley. I’m a shy boy in need of a patient, loving home”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Kiron. I’m pleased to meet you. Can I go home with you?”

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

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Cobb County May 11, 2024

Kiosks in Cobb libraries help residents navigate Medicaid, SNAP & other benefits

The Cobb County Public Library announced a feature available at all its branches: Georgia Gateway benefits kiosks, which will help eligible people navigate the support programs they need. “We are…

Climate and Weather May 11, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, May 11, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 11, 2024, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Opinion May 11, 2024

On Mother’s Day, Where Is It Best, And Worst, To Be A Woman In The USA?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Women must try to do things as men have tried,” Amelia Earhart once said. “When they fail, their failure must…

Marietta May 11, 2024

Marietta Community School offers children summer break programs in music, sports, theatre and more

Do you live in or near Marietta, and is there a child in your family interested in music, video Production, acting, or sports? If so, Marietta Community School has a…

Housing May 10, 2024

Cobb CDBG office to hold public meeting about shifting the use of HOME-ARP funds

The county posted the following notice on its website about a proposal to shift funds within its HOME-ARP program received through the American Rescue Plan: The Cobb County CDBG (Community…

Audience seated at Cobb Board of Commissioners candidate forum

Elections May 10, 2024

Cobb District 4 BOC candidates take up home rule maps, transit referendum

District 4 candidates for the Cobb County Board of Commissioners faced off on Monday, May 6, 2024’s forum at Grace City Church. Incumbent Monique Sheffield and attorney Yashica Marshall answered…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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