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Aging November 22, 2023

Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

This article by Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia first appeared in KFF Health News and in the New York Times, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News and JoNel…

Health Care October 25, 2023

Using Opioid Settlement Cash for Police Gear Like Squad Cars and Scanners Sparks Debate

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani October 23, 2023 Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about…

Commissioner Monique Sheffield in front of Hobby Lobby

Mableton October 15, 2023

Transcript of Commissioner Sheffield’s announcement about the Olive Garden coming to Mableton

Photo above: Commissioner Monique Sheffield in front of Hobby Lobby, screenshot from Cobb County YouTube video The Cobb County Courier is experimenting with using AI to create summaries and transcriptions…

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Cobb County October 1, 2023

Controversial QT station rezoning request scheduled for October 3 planning commission hearing

[Photo above: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] The application for rezoning that would allow a QuickTrip gasoline station and convenience store on Canton Road at the intersection with Jamerson Road…

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Business July 29, 2023

Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Powers Ferry Kroger to take place next Wednesday, August 2

It’s been a long time in the making, and not without considerable controversy, but the Kroger that will serve as a commercial anchor for the redevelopment of the area surrounding…

Cobb County June 22, 2023

BOC denies special land use permit for towing company, approves hotel at I-75 and Barrett Parkway,

By Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.- The Cobb County Board of Commission hosted a zoning hearing on Tuesday, June 20, where zoning for a hotel and zoning for a subdivision was…

Kennesaw June 7, 2023

McNair the new parks and recreation director for Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Bill McNair is officially the new parks and recreation director for Kennesaw after the City Council unanimously approved his appointment Monday. “My directions were, hey, we’re going…

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

Mableton February 15, 2023

Q&A with Mableton District 3 city council candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt The newly-established city of Mableton will elect its first mayor and city council on March 21. Five candidates are running for the District 3 seat.. For more…

Mableton February 9, 2023

Q&A with the district 5 Mableton City Council candidates

by Rebecca Gaunt The newly-established city of Mableton will elect its first mayor and city council on March 21. Four candidates qualified for the District 5 race. For more information…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy December 20, 2022

Georgia Power customers will foot $1.8B rate-hike tab after state regulators OK three-year plan

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 20, 2022 Georgia Power customers will be charged more for electricity over the…

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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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