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A smiling woman holds flowers and a certificate from Cobb Mental Health Court

Justice March 13, 2025

Alternative to imprisonment: Cobb Mental Health Court graduates 5

Photos provided by Cobb County government Cobb County announced that Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris presided over the graduation of five new participants in Mental Health Court. Judge Ann…

(l to r): Ron King of Capital City Bank, Mayor Thunder Tumlin, Mayor of Marietta, Holly Tuchman, 2024 Marietta Citizen of the Year, Sharon Mason of the Cobb Chamber, and Betsy Madrerohon of Capital City Bank

Business March 13, 2025

Holly Tuchman named Marietta Citizen of the Year

PHOTO: (l to r): Ron King of Capital City Bank, Mayor Thunder Tumlin, Mayor of Marietta, Holly Tuchman, 2024 Marietta Citizen of the Year, Sharon Mason of the Cobb Chamber,…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2025

“My name is ash, and I’m a little kitten who needs a home and love!”

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

A white/ghost grey American pit bull terrier looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/ghost grey American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…

Weather March 13, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, March 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 13, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather March 13, 2025

As we head toward the weekend in metro Atlanta, severe weather risk increases

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. There is a marginal risk of severe weather on Thursday,…

Opinion March 13, 2025

Meaningful changes in our understanding of disabilities

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each year as we recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, I’ve taken the opportunity to raise awareness of many aspects of intellectual and developmental disabilities…

A group photo at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SSamJang Korean BBQ, with the signage for the restaurant in the background

Cumberland March 13, 2025

SsamJang Korean BBQ in Cumberland Mall celebrates its anniversary

SsamJang Korean BBQ in Cumberland Mall distributed the following press release about its anniversary event that includes a month-long raffle: SsamJang Korean BBQ is celebrating a milestone with a month…

Acworth March 12, 2025

Dr. Bryant Harris retires as pastor of Mars Hill Presbyterian

Photo: Dr. Bryant Harris and his wife Linda Harris Rob Walter, a deacon at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, and member of the church’s marketing committee, distributed the following announcement: After…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care March 12, 2025

From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health

by Amy Lauren Fairchild, Syracuse University and Ronald Bayer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Federal datasets began disappearing…

Law March 12, 2025

What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

by Jennifer Safstrom, Vanderbilt University and Ryan Riedmueller, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil…

Government Transparency March 12, 2025

The sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too

by David Cuillier, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Florida, the “Sunshine State,” once known as a beacon of government transparency, is growing…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2025

“My name is Juno, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2025

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

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

Climate and Weather March 12, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather March 12, 2025

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and other metro counties

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for the afternoon of Wednesday, March 12, for Cobb County and other counties in the region for due to expected…

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Elections March 12, 2025

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

The unofficial results of the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2 Democratic Party primary runoff show that former state Representative Erick Allen won with a commanding lead of 56.72 percent…

Marietta March 12, 2025

Fire in mechanic shop on Gann Road

On Tuesday afternoon, Cobb County and Marietta firefighters battled a blaze at a mechanic shop. The fire broke out at the shop in the 100 block of Gann Road around…

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Business March 12, 2025

Cobb Chamber wins 5-star designation

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Chamber has won a coveted 5-star designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, officials of the local business group announced. The chamber was cited…

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Alternative to imprisonment: Cobb Mental Health Court graduates 5

Alternative to imprisonment: Cobb Mental Health Court graduates 5

Holly Tuchman named Marietta Citizen of the Year

“My name is ash, and I’m a little kitten who needs a home and love!”

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

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, March 13, 2025

As we head toward the weekend in metro Atlanta, severe weather risk increases

Meaningful changes in our understanding of disabilities

SsamJang Korean BBQ in Cumberland Mall celebrates its anniversary

Dr. Bryant Harris retires as pastor of Mars Hill Presbyterian

From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health

What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

The sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too

“My name is Juno, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted!”

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Alternative to imprisonment: Cobb Mental Health Court graduates 5

Holly Tuchman named Marietta Citizen of the Year

“My name is ash, and I’m a little kitten who needs a home and love!”

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

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, March 13, 2025

As we head toward the weekend in metro Atlanta, severe weather risk increases

Meaningful changes in our understanding of disabilities

SsamJang Korean BBQ in Cumberland Mall celebrates its anniversary

Dr. Bryant Harris retires as pastor of Mars Hill Presbyterian

From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health

What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

The sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too

“My name is Juno, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted!”

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and other metro counties

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

Fire in mechanic shop on Gann Road

Cobb Chamber wins 5-star designation