2021 Elections

2021 Elections September 26, 2021

Another reminder about deadlines for those wanting to vote in SPLOST and municipal elections

The Cobb County elections department really wants you to know about the deadlines for registering or requesting an absentee ballot for the upcoming SPLOST and municipal elections. And so do…

2021 Elections September 22, 2021

Important deadlines approaching for November 2 voters

Cobb County announced on its website that important deadlines are approaching for those who intend to vote in the 2021 municipal elections on November 2, 2021. October 4 is the…

2021 Elections September 16, 2021

An interview with Kimberly Haase, candidate for Acworth Board of Aldermen Post 4

By Arielle Robinson The Courier talked over the phone with Kimberly Haase this week. Haase is running for Acworth Board of Aldermen Post 4 in the nonpartisan November 2 municipal…

2021 Elections September 10, 2021

Cobb Democrats September virtual meeting will feature Marietta municipal and school board election candidates

The Cobb Democrats are hosting a virtual meeting that will feature candidates for the municipal and school board elections for the City of Marietta. The meeting is available on Zoom…

Tim Richardson in blue dress shirt with tie

2021 Elections August 30, 2021

Tim Richardson announces reelection campaign for Acworth Board of Aldermen

Longtime Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson announced his candidacy for reelection with the press release reprinted below: ACWORTH, Georgia – Tim Richardson of Acworth is running for re-election to the Post…

2021 Elections August 26, 2021

Kimberly Haase announces candidacy for Acworth Post 4 Board of Aldermen

Local businesswoman Kimberly Haase qualified to run against incumbent Alderman Tim Richardson in the Acworth municipal election to be held this November 2. Her campaign issued the following press release:…

2021 Elections August 15, 2021

Qualifying to run for office in Powder Springs municipal elections starts tomorrow

Cobb County issued the following news with updated information on qualifying dates for municipal elections on November 3. The qualifying dates, time, and location for Powder Springs was added. The…

2021 Elections August 14, 2021

Marietta posts details of qualifying to run in upcoming municipal election

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its Facebook page about the upcoming municipal elections for mayor, city council, and school board. Important information! The next election for…

2021 Elections August 8, 2021

Qualifying begins Aug 16 in four cities in Cobb for 2021 municipal elections

If you’re interested in running for office in one of five of the six cities in Cobb County: Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, or Marietta in their 2021 municipal elections, qualifying will…

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

2021 Elections August 5, 2021

Qualifying dates announced for Acworth municipal elections

If you plan to run for office in the November 2, 2021 Acworth municipal general election, details on how to qualify have been announced. The seats on this year’s ballot…

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