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Cobb County October 1, 2023

Cobb elections board to host town hall meeting Tuesday October 3

Free and fair elections should be the defining characteristic of American democracy, and all citizens need to play a role to make sure we live up to that ideal. An…

Stick figure of a pedestrian in crosswalks

Cobb County September 30, 2023

Cobb DOT recognizes National Pedestrian Safety Month

October has been designated as National Pedestrian Safety Month by the United States Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA has published a resource…

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Cobb County September 30, 2023

Cobb police investigate shooting on Pat Mell Road

[Feature image above: Cobb police vehicle (Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson)] The Cobb County Police Department is investigating an incident in which an Atlanta man shot a Marietta man at…

A group of high school students arranged for photo in front of the Georgia Capitol

Cobb County September 29, 2023

Learn about local government and engage in civic affairs with the Cobb County Youth Commission

Civic-minded high school students in Cobb County have a chance to learn about the workings of government and enhance their resumes at the same time. Cobb County announced in a…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County September 27, 2023

BOC considers amending noise ordinance; approves strategic plan

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners discussed amending the noise ordinances in Cobb during Tuesday’s work session. Lieutenant Pettitt of the Cobb County Police Department presented amendments…

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

Cobb County September 27, 2023

Proceeds from Cobb Library’s popular book sale help purchase new materials

The Cobb County Public Library announced that its popular annual book sale will return to the Cobb Civic Center on October 13-15, 2023. The Cobb County Civic Center is at…

Cobb County September 26, 2023

New database at Cobb 911 alerts first responders to individuals with special needs

Logan’s List is a database linked to Cobb emergency services that identifies individuals with special needs, so that when police or other first responders arrive on a call they know…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County September 23, 2023

Hard-to-recycle items piling up? Keep Cobb Beautiful has an event to help you and the environment out

by Larry Felton Johnson Keep Cobb Beautiful‘s next Community Recycling Event will be on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Water, Six Flags, 250…

Cobb County September 22, 2023

North Georgia State Fair underway, county urges fair-goers to use County Services Parkway

by Larry Felton Johnson The North Georgia State Fair is underway, and Cobb County has issued a traffic advisory. The county advises fair-goers to use County Services Parkway to get…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Cobb County September 21, 2023

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15, 2023 and will continue through October 15. To celebrate the occasion the Cobb County Public Library prepared a reading list to celebrate “the contributions…

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National February 6, 2025

Trump’s opening tariff salvo will hurt US consumers − following through on Canada, Mexico threats will increase the price pain

by Jason Reed, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If U.S. voters reelected Donald Trump hoping for relief from higher prices, his…

Immigration February 6, 2025

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