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Environment June 2, 2025

Canadian wildfires causing haze over Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey There’s a reason for the high-level haze that’s settled over Cobb County and a large part of Georgia the last couple of days. Strong northwesterly winds have…

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Mableton June 2, 2025

Next public meeting on Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan announced

Grice Consulting, the firm working on the Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan, distributed the following announcement about the next public meeting: The City of Mableton invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders…

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Mableton June 2, 2025

Michael McNeely announces candidacy for Mableton District 2 council seat

[Photo above provided by the McNeely campaign] In a press release, public safety executive and community leader Michael McNeely announced his candidacy Monday for the Mableton City Council District 2…

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Community Life June 2, 2025

Smyrna’s 5th Pride Festival a declaration of resilience, visibility, community, and belonging

Smyrna Pride distributed the following news release about the 5th annual Smyrna Pride Festival: It’s PRIDE MONTH again in Smyrna, Georgia! Local nonprofit, Smyrna Pride, will host the 5th annual…

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Fuel Cost June 2, 2025

GA gas price drops 3 cents per gallon; EV charging rates remain steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices dropped three cents over the past week in Georgia, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. The EV charging…

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Theatre June 1, 2025

Marietta’s Theatre in the Square hopes to raise $250K by year-end

By Mark Woolsey Marietta’s Theatre in the Square is turning ten years old this year-and it’s marking the occasion with an ambitious fund drive designed to ensure the organization’s financial…

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Libraries June 1, 2025

Mountain View Regional Library Offers Recuperation at School Year’s End

By Kelly Johnson With the end of the 2024-25 school year in Cobb County, Mountain View Regional Library has scheduled a slew of June events that will help parents, children,…

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Weather June 1, 2025

Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of potential thunderstorms throughout the weekend. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

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Libraries June 1, 2025

If It Quacks at West Cobb Regional Library, Then It Must Be …

By Kelly Johnson It’s duck season at West Cobb Regional Library. Amid its staple of scheduled events, the last week of May (following the end of the school year) introduced…

Mableton May 31, 2025

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

The Courier sent a request for comments on the Service Delivery Strategy discussions and votes to members of the Mableton City Council. The following council members submitted responses: District 2…

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