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Education October 7, 2021

Parents suing Cobb County School District for COVID-19 safety speak out

By Rebecca Gaunt Four parents of students with disabilities and health issues spoke with the Courier about why they are suing the Cobb County School District over its failure to…

Education October 6, 2021

Guest Opinion: Why I’m voting yes for the ED-SPLOST on November 2

[This is a guest opinion article by John Loud of Loud Security Systems, Inc., Chairman of the Cobb Chamber. His column appears monthly in the Cobb Business Journal published by…

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Letters to the Editor October 6, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Why I am voting NO on ED-SPLOST

[This is a Letter to the Editor by Melissa O’Brien] There’s a referendum on this November’s ballot to extend the Cobb Education SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. This…

Transportation October 5, 2021

Marietta to hold public meeting on traffic calming options for Charles Avenue

The City of Marietta announced on its website that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, October 14th from 6 – 7 p.m. to consider traffic calming options on…

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Land Use and Zoning October 4, 2021

Bells Ferry Civic Association raises objections to rezoning request on tomorrow’s Cobb Planning Commission Agenda

The Bells Ferry Civic Association (BFCA) sent a letter of objection to the members of the Cobb County Planning Commission regarding a rezoning request, which if allowed, would allow the…

Tim Richardson in blue dress shirt with tie

2021 Elections September 28, 2021

Q&A with Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson

By Arielle Robinson Incumbent Acworth Alderman for Post 4 Tim Richardson is running for reelection in the nonpartisan November 2 municipal elections. Richardson has been in his seat for 24…

Board members Charisse Davis and Tre’ Hutchins and state Rep. Mike Wilensky spoke with Holocaust survivor Herschel Greenblat before the meeting (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

Education September 24, 2021

Demand presented to school district that Cobb schools act on antisemitism; Ragsdale says disciplinary action pending

By Rebecca Gaunt The Atlanta Initiative Against Antisemitism (AIAAS) delivered a petition demanding action to the Cobb County School Board Thursday after swastikas and “Hail (sic) Hitler” were written on…

From the Editor September 22, 2021

From the Editor: The Cobb County School District’s message to the Cobb County Courier

As an editor not much surprises me these days. And I don’t always expect to be universally loved. Any news organization that regularly reports on governmental bodies of any sort,…

Education September 18, 2021

Cobb school district ranks fifth in statewide SAT scores

The Cobb County School District ranked fifth place in statewide total mean SAT scores (the combined Evidence Based Reading and Writing Mean, and Math Mean) The rankings of the top…

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

Education September 15, 2021

Callis Foundation to hold scholarship golf tournament in Acworth

The Cobb-based Henry Arthur Callis Foundation will hold the Ervin Keith Hollman Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cobblestone Golf Club in Acworth, GA. According to…

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Education January 17, 2025

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