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Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

2020 Elections May 4, 2020

Cobb absentee ballots in record-setting territory

County voter requests for absentee ballots are in record-setting territory- and still climbing- in advance of June’s primary, matching robust numbers reported by the Secretary of State’s office Cobb County’s…

Dr. Barry Mangel, in article about delayed treatment

Health Care May 4, 2020

Wellstar cardiologist cautions against avoiding needed treatment

The Courier had a conversation with Dr. Barry Mangel, the chief cardiology officer at Wellstar Health Systems. “I lead the cardiovascular service line for the health system,” Dr. Mangel said….

Cobb County April 26, 2020

Cobb BOC meeting and public comment will be virtual

The regular meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, April 28, and will be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You…

Acworth April 24, 2020

Acworth gradually reopening parks, recreation centers

Members of Acworth’s Downtown Development Authority discussed reopening the city’s parks and community centers this Friday at a virtual meeting Tuesday evening. City events that were canceled because of COVID-19…

Fitz Johnson (photo provided by Fitz Johnson)

2020 Elections April 23, 2020

Fitz Johnson: Candidate for District 2 Cobb County commissioner

Fitz Johnson is a Republican candidate for the District 2 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. The seat is currently held by Republican Commissioner Bob Ott, who is…

Cobb County April 23, 2020

Reactions to reopening Silver Comet Trail mixed but mostly favorable among cyclists, runners

Cobb’s county’s decision to reopen The Silver Comet Trail plus other trails and passive parks this weekend is drawing largely favorable reviews from such trail users as bicyclists and joggers…

Kennesaw April 22, 2020

Kennesaw announces park and trail reopenings

In a news release, the City of Kennesaw announced plans to open Swift-Cantrell Park, neighborhood parks and trails, with limited hours and operations. “This Friday marks the beginning of the…

screenshot of Kennesaw City Council meeting

Kennesaw April 20, 2020

Kennesaw staff to meet Tuesday on plan for reopening

The Kennesaw City Council met for its regular meeting Monday on the heels of Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement of his plans to reopen Georgia, but city staff will meet with…

Sheriff's Office cars in parade at WellStar Kennestone

Health Care April 20, 2020

Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds drive-by parade to honor front-line healthcare workers

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office held drive-by parades at both WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Cobb Hospital to honor the front-line healthcare workers who are leading the response to the…

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy April 20, 2020

Gasoline prices statewide and in Cobb County continue to plunge

Gasoline prices in Cobb County and statewide continued to plunge, due at least in part to the stay-at-home orders, which resulted in rising stockpiles of gasoline and low demand. “Every…

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