Articles by Sierra Hubbard

Marietta August 29, 2017

New sports complex opens at Franklin Gateway in Marietta

Marietta officials cut the ribbon on the city’s newest sports complex on Thursday, Aug. 24. Franklin Gateway Sports Complex sits on a total of 13.1 acres and features three soccer…

Marietta August 22, 2017

Marietta officials to open new Franklin Gateway Sports Complex

The City of Marietta will cut the ribbon on the Franklin Gateway Sports Complex Thursday, Aug. 24. Marietta city staff members will offer tours of the facility and its three…

Acworth August 19, 2017

Man arrested on suspicion of vandalizing, breaking into 8 cars in two Acworth neighborhoods, police say

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of eight vehicle break-ins or vandalism incidents that occurred in two Acworth neighborhoods last weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 13, at least three residents in…

Town Center August 16, 2017

Town Center visionary, Lanie Shipp Hoover, dies at 72

Lanie Shipp Hoover, an instrumental figure in the development of the Town Center area over the last 20 years, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at 72. Family members invite the public…

Marietta August 11, 2017

Valet parking service on Marietta square might be extended

Visitors to Marietta Square might enjoy valet parking for a few more weeks if the city approves a proposed extension. The last day of valet parking is currently slated for…

Marietta August 10, 2017

Overlay district around WellStar Kennestone Hospital rejected by Marietta City Council

In essence, nothing has changed. The Marietta City Council unanimously denied a plan on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that would have allowed taller buildings and mixed-use properties around WellStar Kennestone Hospital….

Cobb County Business July 9, 2017

Reaching for the Sky: An in-depth look at Cobb’s 2017 ‘Small Business of the Year’

When Don Keller and Tim Kelley set out as first-time entrepreneurs in 2003, they both admit it was a crazy idea. “We worked for the biggest company on the planet,”…

Attendees at 2017 Parents Summit -- photo by Sierra Hubbard

Education June 26, 2017

Parents in south Cobb learn about leadership opportunities in schools

A local south Cobb organization hosted its second biennial Parent Leadership Summit on Saturday, an event dedicated to creating a support network for parents. Held at Riverside Intermediate School in…

Cobb County Board of Commissioners in session

Zoning June 21, 2017

Cobb BOC approves controversial west Cobb homes in 3-2 vote

Commissioners narrowly approved a new development of 42 homes in west Cobb, despite opposition from neighboring residents. At its zoning hearing on Tuesday, June 20, the Cobb County Board of…

Cobb County Parks May 25, 2017

Officials break ground on Aviation Park near Town Center, coming in 2018

Residents in Kennesaw and the Town Center area have a new park to look forward to next year. At a ceremony Tuesday, officials from the Town Center Community Improvement District,…

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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…