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Cobb County September 10, 2023

Cobb County DUI court celebrates 15 years of helping offenders in recovery

September is National Recovery Month, so it’s fitting that Cobb County’s DUI Court will celebrate its fifteenth year of operation next week. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September…

A row of officials and drug treatment court graduates, some holding certificates

Cobb County July 17, 2023

Four new graduates celebrated by the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court

Cobb County Superior Court celebrated four new graduates from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court. The graduation ceremony was attended by judges, officials, community members, and loved ones. The participants…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia April 1, 2023

Georgia GOP clampdown on street gangs gets Legislature OK

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 30, 2023 During the marathon final day of the 2023 Georgia legislative session,…

Behavioral Health March 28, 2023

Community Service Boards deliver services outside clinic walls

By Melanie Dallas, LPC One thing I like to say about Community Service Boards (CSBs) is that we meet people where they are. The individuals and families we serve have…

Courts May 22, 2022

Cobb County Drug Treatment Court highlights new incentives to encourage program success

Cobb County posted a news release to its website that highlights a new incentive program called the “A-Team” to encourage successful completion of the Cobb Superior Court’s Drug Treatment Court….

Criminal Justice System April 29, 2022

Cobb DA announces opportunity for diversion program participants to receive reduced or free rates for counseling services

The Cobb District Attorney‘s office distributed a public information release (which we’ve reprinted below) about a program to provide a reduced rate or free counseling services to people eligible for…

2022 Elections April 10, 2022

Q & A with James Luttrell, candidate for Cobb County Superior Court judge

By Arielle Robinson Attorney James Luttrell spoke with the Courier over the phone Friday afternoon about his campaign for the open Cobb Superior Court judge seat. Luttrell is one of…

2022 Elections April 7, 2022

Q & A with Judge Sonja Brown, candidate for Cobb Superior Court judgeship

By Arielle Robinson Monday afternoon, the Courier spoke over the phone with Cobb Magistrate Judge Sonja Brown, who hopes to fill the open Superior Court judgeship seat. Brown is one…

Courts April 5, 2022

Cobb Drug Treatment Court celebrates five more success stories

Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court celebrated five new graduates today. Cobb County issued the following statement about the five newest success stories from one of Cobb’s innovative accountability courts: Judges…

Criminal Justice System April 1, 2022

Georgia House panel advances cash bail bill as clock winds down on 2022 Legislature

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2022 With just days left before the state’s 2022 legislative session’s scheduled…

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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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