2024

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Kennesaw February 16, 2024

New Kennesaw Acworth 911 technology improves dispatcher/caller communication

Kennesaw Acworth 911 will be using two related new technologies that will allow a dispatcher and caller to communicate when the caller can’t speak or doesn’t know what to say. …

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Geek culture February 16, 2024

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves coming to Marietta’s Strand Theatre

The City of Marietta seems to be doubling down on its commitment to being a geek-culture-friendly community. First, the theme of this year’s Marietta the Gathering festival is “celebrating Geek…

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Climate and Weather February 16, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, February 16, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 16, 2024, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 16, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Zahzah, and I need a new home!”

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

Cobb County February 15, 2024

Cobb County applies for grant to identify and research historic African-American cemeteries

Cobb County distributed the following news release announcing a grant application for assistance with four historic Black cemeteries: Cobb County has submitted a grant application to the National Trust for…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 15, 2024

How can communities protect their cats from the dangers of freezing temperatures?

A feral cat in a tree in Marietta on January 26, 2024: Photo by Jason Fussell by Jason Fussell MARIETTA, Ga. — A cat popped its head out from a…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a happy dog, but I’ll be even happier if you’ll adopt me!”

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

Climate and Weather February 15, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 15, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 15, 2024, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Cobb County February 15, 2024

Cobb BOC approves shift of chairwoman’s contingency funds to operational budget

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.— On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, during the Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved shifting the Commission Chair’s contingent budget to an operational budget….

Opinion February 15, 2024

Will Soccer Kick The Cobb County Sports Economy Into A Higher Gear? (Part 2)

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The World Cup coming to Atlanta is a huge opportunity for Cobb County as well as its sports and entertainment…

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