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Marietta August 22, 2017

Marietta officials to open new Franklin Gateway Sports Complex

The City of Marietta will cut the ribbon on the Franklin Gateway Sports Complex Thursday, Aug. 24. Marietta city staff members will offer tours of the facility and its three…

Acworth August 19, 2017

Man arrested on suspicion of vandalizing, breaking into 8 cars in two Acworth neighborhoods, police say

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of eight vehicle break-ins or vandalism incidents that occurred in two Acworth neighborhoods last weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 13, at least three residents in…

Powder Springs August 18, 2017

Groundbreaking held for Silver Comet Village seniors housing in Powder Springs

A 154-unit, $37 million seniors housing community is officially under construction in Powder Springs. Local elected officials, business executives and media members gathered Thursday morning for the groundbreaking of Silver…

Smyrna August 17, 2017

Major mixed-use development could replace strip mall, Emerson office park in Cumberland

A mixed-use development totaling more than 525,000 square feet could replace an aging strip center and the Emerson Center office complex near SunTrust Park and The Battery in the Cumberland…

Town Center August 16, 2017

Town Center visionary, Lanie Shipp Hoover, dies at 72

Lanie Shipp Hoover, an instrumental figure in the development of the Town Center area over the last 20 years, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at 72. Family members invite the public…

Guest Opinion August 11, 2017

Why new development in Smyrna is a good thing

Note from the editor: Cobb County Courier is going to run periodic opinion articles from people in the community, and provide a variety of voices from different perspectives on issues…

Marietta August 11, 2017

Valet parking service on Marietta square might be extended

Visitors to Marietta Square might enjoy valet parking for a few more weeks if the city approves a proposed extension. The last day of valet parking is currently slated for…

Marietta August 10, 2017

Overlay district around WellStar Kennestone Hospital rejected by Marietta City Council

In essence, nothing has changed. The Marietta City Council unanimously denied a plan on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that would have allowed taller buildings and mixed-use properties around WellStar Kennestone Hospital….

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 8, 2017

Smyrna millage remains unchanged for the 11th straight year

The millage rate in Smyrna will remain at 8.99 mills, where it has stood since 2007, following a 7-0 vote by the city council Monday night. But keeping the millage…

Atlanta Braves August 5, 2017

Atlanta Braves, little leaguers celebrate opening of renovated field at Harrison Park in Northeast Cobb

Members of the Atlanta Braves organization joined Cobb County officials and scores of little league baseball players Saturday morning to celebrate the grand opening of a renovated Field No. 2…

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