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Climate and Weather September 15, 2023

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected to continue in Cobb County Friday

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue in Cobb and the surrounding region this morning. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and…

Ken Hymes speaking at a podium in a restaurant

Smyrna September 15, 2023

“You’ve got to have execution”: Political newcomer launches campaign for Smyrna mayor

by Arielle Robinson In a packed and upbeat room inside The Vineyard Wine Market last Saturday afternoon, product management director Ken Hymes kicked off his campaign for Smyrna mayor. Hymes…

Wheeler senior Haya Fatmi introduced the Georgia Youth Coalition. standing in a line in front of Cobb school district offices)

Education September 15, 2023

Chaos and tension at Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Despite representation from opposing viewpoints on Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s leadership, a Thursday afternoon rally outside the Cobb County school district’s headquarters stayed peaceful. It was when the…

Cobb County September 14, 2023

Man sentenced to life without parole for murdering man, hiding body in dumpster in Cobb County

Cobb Superior Court Judge Julie Adams sentenced Garfield Royes Norris, 54, to life without parole plus an additional 23 years after Norris was convicted of a murder in which he…

Education September 14, 2023

Fired teacher Katie Rinderle appealing Cobb County School District’s decision

By Rebecca Gaunt Katie Rinderle, the Due West Elementary School teacher whose firing ignited a firestorm over books in Cobb County schools is appealing her August termination. Last March, Rinderle…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 14, 2023

MIC’s Economic Development Summit aims to nurture sustainable businesses in Mableton

On September 22, the Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) will hold its second Economic Development Summit at the EpiCenter, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person,…

Political Cartoon for September 14, 2023 by Clay Jones

Opinion September 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Political Cartoon of the Day

Pets and Pet Adoption September 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a tiny little kitty who needs a new family. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant-sized female tortoise shell domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

A beige shepherd with a blue leash looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption September 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Shawty, and I’m every bit as cute as my name. Adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female beige shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Commissioner Jerica Richardson seated in Cobb BOC

Cobb County September 14, 2023

Cobb BOC approves final phase of police precinct 6

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the final phase of construction of the sixth Police Precinct in Cobb on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. The BOC approved…

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