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Health Care October 4, 2021

David Banks using official Cobb County School District email to discourage COVID-19 vaccination

By Rebecca Gaunt David Banks, vice chairman of the Cobb County School Board, hasn’t let previous criticism stop him when it comes to disseminating debunked COVID-19 information. The latest email,…

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

Town Center October 4, 2021

Next phase of Busbee Trail nears completion

According to the newsletter from the Town Center Community Improvement District, the next phase of a multi-use path along Busbee Drive which will connect Kennesaw State University to the CobbLinc…

screenshot of Cobb Planning Commission meeting

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…

Climate and Weather October 4, 2021

Flash Flood Watch in Cobb and other North Georgia counties until Wednesday night

As if the storms on September 8 and 9 that caused extensive damage and opened up a sinkhole near Windy Hill Road were not enough, the National Weather Service reports…

2021 Elections October 4, 2021

Reminder: today is voter registration deadline for Cobb’s municipal elections/ESPLOST vote

Municipal elections in Cobb’s cities and an ESPLOST vote are coming up November 2, and if your voter registration is not current, you’ll need to take care of that this…

Photo of South Cobb Regional Library in article about fall book sale

Cobb County Public Library October 3, 2021

More upcoming events at Cobb Public Libraries

The Cobb Public Library, in addition to the obvious role it plays in making books available to the public, also hosts many fun and educational events. Here are a few…

Cobb County Public Library October 3, 2021

Gardeners Night Out at the Cobb Public Libraries

If you’re a gardener, and want to keep up with your skills as winter approaches, the Cobb County Public Library and the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County are sponsoring…

2021 Elections October 3, 2021

Cobb County hiring for the Election Prep Center

A good way to earn money and at the same time to help ensure that the American ideal of free and fair elections goes smoothly, is to take one of…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services October 3, 2021

Cobb Senior Wellness Center to hold “Taste of Italy” classes

The Cobb County Facebook page announced the following cooking classes from at the Senior Wellness Center: The Senior Wellness Center will host two “Taste of Italy” classes Wednesday, Oct. 6….

Transportation October 3, 2021

The Exchange closed due to a sinkhole

The Exchange, a roadway near Windy Hill Road and Cobb Parkway, is closed due to a sinkhole that opened up during last month’s flooding. Cobb County posted the following notice…

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Mableton April 11, 2025

Mableton City Council and Cobb BOC to meet Monday to discuss Intergovernmental Agreements

The Mableton City Council and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will meet together on Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St NE, Marietta,…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 11, 2025

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 11, 2025

“My name is Hyacinth, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Economy April 11, 2025

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What would the United States stand to lose economically if its current access to…

Science and Technology April 11, 2025

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions…

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