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Smyrna March 20, 2018

Freedom From Religion Foundation purchases billboard space in Smyrna

Drivers cruising down a busy stretch of Spring Road in Smyrna have been greeted by a somewhat unusual billboard over the last few weeks. The ad — which is located…

Monica Delancy of the We Thrive Riverside Renters Association

south Cobb June 22, 2017

Renters association in south Cobb mobilizes for education, affordable housing

If you regularly attend meetings of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners or the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority you have probably seen Monica Delancy speaking on education and affordable housing, among…

Cobb County School Board January 27, 2017

Pro-Immigrant Advocates Call for Resignation of Cobb School Board Member

At a press conference in Marietta’s Glover Park this morning a coalition of advocacy groups called for the resignation of Cobb County school board member David Banks over a racially-tinged…

2016 Elections, Cobb County, Cobb County School Board May 13, 2016

Cobb County School Board Post 3 Candidates

There are two candidates for Cobb County school board Post 3: incumbent David Morgan and challenger Albert McRae. They engaged in a question and answer session at the 2016 candidate…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education February 17, 2025

Ragsdale’s contract extended in 6-0 vote; Cobb schools’ statement on immigration

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract through 2028 at February’s school board meeting. While the annual extension of his three-year contract has…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 17, 2025

Gold Dome Nuggets: ‘Defender’ of women, 2026 ambitions and GOP infighting over trans care

by Ross Williams and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 15, 2025 Break out the honey mustard, it’s time for…

Sign t Lindley Middle School in article about MIC education forum

Education January 18, 2025

Cobb officials respond to Lindley Middle School shooting

By Rebecca Gaunt Several elected officials and community leaders have issued statements following Wednesday’s incident in which a student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton used a firearm on campus…

Education December 10, 2024

Swinerton to complete $17.2 million in renovations on two Cobb schools

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District’s Russell Elementary School and Harrison High School are undergoing infrastructure upgrades and renovations over the next two years for a combined cost of…

Cassandra Brown, wearing a green "I Love Mableton" t-shirt, speaks at the microphone durring the comment period at the Cobb County School District

Mableton October 23, 2024

Mableton residents continue fight against Cobb County School District bus depot plan

By Rebecca Gaunt Mabletonians voiced their disapproval of the Cobb County School District’s planned bus depot at 440 Veterans Memorial Highway during public comment at the school board’s work and…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections October 14, 2024

Dr. Vickie Benson: the candidate in her own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would like to…

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