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The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Uncategorized October 18, 2024

Seven Cobb library branches will close on November 5, to be used as general election polling sites

According to a news release posted on the Cobb County website, seven Cobb County Public Library branches will be closed on November 5, 2024, due to their role as general…

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Education October 18, 2024

Lawmakers Tackle the Problem of Low Literacy in Georgia Schools

By Ashly Hospodka ACWORTH, Ga. – “It was hard for me to keep up and learn from home,” Liam Roberts said. “I couldn’t pay attention to my work, and I…

Energy October 17, 2024

Utility crews from Cobb County continue to help out in hurricane-hit areas

By Mark Woolsey Weeks after the first of two hurricanes roared ashore in Florida, crews from Cobb County power utilities remained to our south working on restoring electricity and helping…

Climate and Weather October 17, 2024

Frost advisory for parts of Georgia today, patchy frost might return Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of the region until Thursday, October 17, at 9 a.m. Patchy frost might arrive again…

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Elections October 17, 2024

Cobb elections board issues statement on judge’s suspension of controversial Hand Count Rule

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration (BOER) issued the following statement regarding a Fulton County judge’s ruling suspending the State Election Board’s controversial Hand Count Rule. The rule…

A rendering of the new design for the Galleria Centre

Cumberland October 16, 2024

Expansion planned for Cobb Galleria Centre

Rendering of the new design for the bridge area at Galleria Centre courtesy of the Galleria Centre The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced plans to renovate and expand…

Climate and Weather October 16, 2024

Frost advisory issued for Cobb and other GA counties on Thursday October 17

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of the region for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, 2024. What is in the alert? The…

Elections October 16, 2024

Gary Chaffee: the candidate in his own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would like to…

Marsha Hamby Savage surrounded by her art works

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Acclaimed Artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, Featured at the Smyrna Public Library

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: Acclaimed local artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, was the featured speaker at the Smyrna Public Library First Sunday Lecture on October…

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Smyrna October 15, 2024

Fall Book Sale by Friends of Smyrna Library coming this weekend

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: The Friends of Smyrna Library will hold its Fall Book Sale this weekend on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am…

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