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Ole Time Classic pits special needs athletes against former major leaguers (photo courtesy of Taylor Duncan)

Sports June 19, 2019

Athletes with Special Needs Challenge Major Leaguers in Ole Time Classic

Baseball players with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs will get the chance to square off against former major leaguers, and it’s all because Taylor Duncan wouldn’t take no…

Acworth City Hall with Halloween JamBOOree article

Acworth, Sports August 1, 2018

Georgia Peach Women’s Sprint Triathlon to be held in Acworth

Women from all over Cobb County and Georgia will race in Acworth’s Georgia Peach Women’s Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 5. The triathlon begins with a 400-yard swim through a…

Sports May 10, 2018

Two NFL draft picks from Cobb County recognized at Board of Commissioners meeting

At Tuesday’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting District 4 Commissioner Lisa Cupid introduced two NFL 2018 draft picks who began their athletic careers in high schools in her district. Bradley Chubb,…

Sports October 18, 2017

Young Equestrians of Cobb County— The Quest for a Blue Ribbon

MARIETTA, Ga. — Mya Borysiak waits patiently aback her horse, Cosmo, on the sidelines of the Hunter Jumper ring at Will’s Park Equestrian Center waiting for her name to be…

Sports July 15, 2017

KSU names Matt Griffin interim athletics director

Most of the information in this article is from a July, 14 press release from Kennesaw State University. Matt Griffin was appointed Kennesaw State University’s interim athletics director to fill the…

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Business December 24, 2024

Check out the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Here are the new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 20. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta police undertakes restructuring, appointment of third deputy chief

The City of Marietta announced a restructuring and review of duties in the Marietta Police Department, and the addition of a third deputy chief deputy. The restructuring was initiated by…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta’s Bell Bomber plant: 1942-1945

Photo above: a B29 in flight, Public Domain, retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B-29_in_flight.jpg [We expand and republish this evergreen article periodically] In 1942 a small ad appeared in newpapers across Georgia, including…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2024

“My name is Arden, and I’m wide-eyed with amazement!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2024

“My name is Chunky, and I need a loving permanent home!”

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

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