Articles by Arielle Robinson

4 men and women outside Smyrna City Hall beside a large sign that says "Stop the Sale"

Land Use and Zoning January 23, 2022

A breakdown of Smyrna’s controversial decision to sell public land to a private brewery

By Arielle Robinson After months of impassioned debate on both sides of the issue, Smyrna’s City Council voted to sell the green space near the city community center so that…

2022 Elections January 15, 2022

Q & A with Jennifer Strahan, a Republican candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson Jennifer Strahan, a Republican hopeful for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, answered the Courier’s questions about herself and her campaign over the phone Friday afternoon. Strahan is one…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Land Use and Zoning January 12, 2022

County seeks community voices for 2040 Comprehensive Plan update

By Arielle Robinson Cobb County’s Community Development Agency asks that citizens interested in voicing their opinions on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan five-year update complete a survey and/or attend a series…

Tommy Allegood being sworn in for this term as mayor

Acworth January 8, 2022

Familiar faces sworn in at first Acworth Board of Aldermen meeting of year

By Arielle Robinson Acworth swore in the mayor, two aldermen and two municipal judges at the first Board of Aldermen meeting of the year at City Hall Thursday evening. In…

Marcus Flowers in black cowboy hat leaning against a vertical-paneled wooden barn wall

2022 Elections January 6, 2022

Interview with Marcus Flowers, a Democratic candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson The Courier interviewed Marcus Flowers, a Democrat running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, by phone Wednesday afternoon. Flowers seeks to unseat current U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene,…

Tim Richardson in blue dress shirt with tie

2021 Elections November 4, 2021

Longtime Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson retains his seat

By Arielle Robinson Late Tuesday night, Acworth Post 4 Alderman Tim Richardson thanked supporters and congratulated his opponent after winning his re-election campaign. Local businesswoman Kimberly Haase challenged the longtime…

photos of elaborately decorated baked goods, one with intricated icing roses

Food October 15, 2021

Laid off during pandemic, Acworth woman fulfills baking passion through starting her own business

By Arielle Robinson Veronica Castro, an Acworth resident for six years, worked as an insurance agent. When the pandemic started last year, she was forced to decide between giving her…

Alderman Brett North, Mayor Tommy Allegood, Alderman Richardson, Alderman Butch Price, and Alderman Tim Houston.

Acworth October 8, 2021

Acworth honors Navy Day, receives All-America City Hall of Fame Award

By Arielle Robinson The City of Acworth issued a proclamation that honors United States Navy Day and accepted the National Civic League’s All-America City Hall of Fame Award at its…

Photo of Melody Bray standing under one of her campaign banners, in front of a lamp and brick wall

2022 Elections October 8, 2021

Melody Bray kicks off run for State Senate District 38

By Arielle Robinson Melody Bray, an activist, attorney and realtor, launched her campaign for Georgia State Senate District 38 Wednesday evening at Westside Switchyards in Atlanta. District 38 covers portions…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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