Housing

Housing July 15, 2025

Elisha Johnson new Mission Advancement Officer for Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta

Smyrna-headquartered Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta announced that Elisha Johnson has been appointed to the role of Mission Advancement Officer for the affiliate. Johnson comes to Cobb County…

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To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete

An icon with a four-member family stands in front of the line drawing of a house

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The Center for Family Resources’ 2024 Annual Report Reveals A Continuing Housing Crisis for Cobb County Families

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Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis

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Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice?

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Believe it or not, there was a time when the US government built beautiful homes for working-class Americans to deal with a housing crisis

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Rising house prices don’t just make it harder to become a homeowner – they also widen the racial wealth gap

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Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

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Cobb commissioners reallocate funds to support Housing Stability Court

Housing July 30, 2024

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

by Morvarid Rahmani, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it’s getting worse: A…

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Weather July 29, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny and hot skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 29, 2025

“My name is Jesse. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tabby domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 29, 2025

“My name is Felix, and I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white pointer. The following information on this potential family member is…

Food and Restaurants July 28, 2025

Keegan’s Irish Pub now open in downtown Acworth

Downton Acworth’s dining scene has gained a new player. Friday marked a ribbon-cutting for Keegan’s Irish Pub, 4815A South Main, which opened earlier this month. Mayor Tommy Allegood and a…

Powder Springs July 28, 2025

Report and photos from Powder Springs Back to School Bash

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Powder Springs Back to School Bash: The Powder Springs Back to School Bash at the Ron Anderson…

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Elisha Johnson new Mission Advancement Officer for Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta

To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete

The Center for Family Resources’ 2024 Annual Report Reveals A Continuing Housing Crisis for Cobb County Families

Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis

Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice?

Believe it or not, there was a time when the US government built beautiful homes for working-class Americans to deal with a housing crisis

Rising house prices don’t just make it harder to become a homeowner – they also widen the racial wealth gap

Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

Cobb commissioners reallocate funds to support Housing Stability Court

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently