Articles by Sierra Hubbard

Disaster Relief October 21, 2017

Local chefs use Taste of Atlanta to help Puerto Rico

Several chefs in the metro area are teaming up at Taste of Atlanta to benefit Puerto Rico in the aftermath of two hurricanes. Find the tent at Historic Fourth Ward…

Kennesaw State University October 20, 2017

Protests in support of KSU cheerleaders who “take a knee” continue

For the second time this week, students at Kennesaw State University protested on campus Thursday, Oct. 19, to support the five cheerleaders who continue to kneel during the national anthem…

Acworth Police Department October 2, 2017

Man caught on video removing package from front porch in Acworth

Acworth police are searching for a man who was caught on video removing a package from a resident’s front porch Thursday, Sept. 28. Jan Roberts, the resident and victim, said the…

Acworth September 29, 2017

5 free things to do in Acworth in October

You can feel it — the mornings are getting chilly and the air is a little less humid. October is knocking on your door with a cinnamon broom in hand…

Opinion September 28, 2017

Why Dragon Con should stop calling itself a ‘family-friendly’ event

[Warning: One of the images included below may not be suitable for all readers, and is included to illustrate the point made in this article.] Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest gathering…

Acworth City Hall with Halloween JamBOOree article

Acworth Police Department September 25, 2017

Police identify body found in backyard of Acworth home

The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office positively identified a body Monday that was found at an Acworth home over the weekend, police said. The body was identified as 38-year-old Acworth…

Acworth September 24, 2017

Acworth mayor and board run unopposed, cancel November elections

Since all incumbents face no opposition, the Acworth Board of Aldermen voted at its meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, to cancel this year’s general election. “You look at the board as…

Marietta September 21, 2017

Tree maintenance to cause traffic delays in Marietta

Daytime drivers in Marietta will experience delays on Whitlock Avenue next week due to tree-trimming, according to city officials. The Marietta Power and Water Department will work from 9:30 a.m….

Acworth September 13, 2017

Acworth Police Department gives free book to every student at McCall Primary School

Acworth police officers handed out free books to children at McCall Primary School after months of collecting donations, culminating in more than 400 brand new books for the students. At…

Kennesaw State University September 1, 2017

KSU’s growing economic impact in Cobb County

Kennesaw State University’s economic impact on the region exceeded $1.4 billion in the fiscal year 2016, according to a study released in August. The University System of Georgia commissioned the…

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Cobb County November 4, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a veteran’s expo

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two events: the Atlanta Latino and South Cobb Lions Club’s litter cleanup on WIndy Hill Road and Sweetwater Mission’s work…

Education November 4, 2024

Kennesaw State researcher earns NIH grant to investigate health factors related to obesity using AI

Photo above by Matt Yung [This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently…

Psychology November 4, 2024

Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

by Shannon Sauer-Zavala, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Dolly, and I’m looking for a new family!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white domestic short…