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Marietta September 13, 2023

Registration open to compete in Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square

Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square contest is accepting applications from groups and organizations wishing to display their creativity and promote their organization. During past seasons artisans have come up with…

Opinion September 13, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day

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Cobb County September 13, 2023

Seriously injured Good Samaritan pedestrian helps identify hit-and-run driver

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a hit-and-run accident in…

Climate and Weather September 13, 2023

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected in Cobb County Wednesday, September 13

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023 due to the expectation of scattered thunderstorms. …

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 12, 2023

Sip, Shop, and be sociable at the Marietta Wine Market

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] We always know someone when walking into the familiar environs of Marietta Wine Market because we’ve been…

Powder Springs September 12, 2023

Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Fiesta in Powder Springs features speakers, music, dance

The City of Powder Springs will hold its inaugural “Hispanic Heritage Fiesta” on Saturday, October 7, 2023, beginning at 3 p.m. in Thurman Springs Park, home of the Hardy Family…

Mableton September 12, 2023

South Cobb Regional Library: the Great Pumpkin’s Salon (October schedule of events)

by Kelly Johnson Fall is underway, and South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) is with yet another full month. Amid the library’s continued support of Project U First and its weekly…

Climate and Weather September 12, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: chance of thunderstorms through next Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023 due to the chance of isolated thunderstorms…

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Opinion September 11, 2023

How Terrorists Could Impact The 2024 Election, Part Two

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In my 9/11 column, I wrote about a lesser-known subject in terrorism: the ability of it to affect elections in…

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Opinion September 11, 2023

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2025

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/brown rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather March 12, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather March 12, 2025

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and other metro counties

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for the afternoon of Wednesday, March 12, for Cobb County and other counties in the region for due to expected…

Elections March 12, 2025

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

The unofficial results of the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2 Democratic Party primary runoff show that former state Representative Erick Allen won with a commanding lead of 56.72 percent…

Marietta March 12, 2025

Fire in mechanic shop on Gann Road

On Tuesday afternoon, Cobb County and Marietta firefighters battled a blaze at a mechanic shop. The fire broke out at the shop in the 100 block of Gann Road around…

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