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Health Care February 16, 2022

Nursing facility A.G. Rhodes to expand its footprint in Marietta

A.G. Rhodes is increasing its Marietta footprint to include a new skilled nursing and memory care facility, and the expansion of its existing skilled nursing facility. For more details, we’ve…

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From the Editor February 12, 2022

A monument to my lack of knowledge of pro sports, and a mea culpa on editing errors

I’m certain many of you noticed that the Atlanta Braves won the last World Series. And many of you probably have a passing awareness of Atlanta’s roster. I have a…

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Voting Rights February 11, 2022

Supreme Court’s ruling on Alabama voting map could open the door to a new Wild West of state redistricting

By Henry L. Chambers Jr., University of Richmond The U.S. Supreme Court’s order allowing Alabama to use a congressional map that critics say disadvantages Black voters has voting rights advocates…

Education February 6, 2022

Kennesaw State recognized as R2 doctoral university with “high research activity”

According to a news release from Kennesaw State University (KSU), it has been recognized as “a doctoral university with high research activity, or an R2 university.” “Kennesaw State has a…

Business December 15, 2021

Smyrna police Public Information Officer named Smyrna Citizen of the Year

The Smyrna Area Council of the Cobb Chamber named the Smyrna Police Department Public Information Officer Lieutenant Louis Defense as Smyrna Citizen of the Year. Lt. Defense also serves as…

Thomas Sherrer, Jr., 2021 Marietta Citizen of the Year, poses with John Loud, 2021 Cobb Chamber Chairman

Business December 8, 2021

Thomas Sherrer Jr. named Marietta Citizen of the Year by Marietta Area Council

The Cobb Chamber issued the following press release: ATLANTA (December 8, 2021) – Today, the Cobb Chamber named Thomas Sherrer, Jr., Co-owner and Pharmacist in Charge of Poole’s Pharmacy, as…

Education October 6, 2021

Guest Opinion: Why I’m voting yes for the ED-SPLOST on November 2

[This is a guest opinion article by John Loud of Loud Security Systems, Inc., Chairman of the Cobb Chamber. His column appears monthly in the Cobb Business Journal published by…

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Business September 23, 2021

CCID announces branding campaign for “Cumberland Sweep”

The Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID) announced in a press release that they are naming the three-mile multimodal path through the core of the Cumberland area the “Cumberland Sweep.” The…

Kennesaw September 8, 2021

Kennesaw establishes commission for cultural and economic exchange

By Rebecca Gaunt Following months of research and presentations, Kennesaw City Council officially approved the establishment of a Sister Cities Commission at Tuesday’s meeting. Andrew Gasparini, assistant to city manager…

Kennesaw August 7, 2021

Kennesaw coffee shop with heart overcomes pandemic

By Rebecca Gaunt Lorna Heid has experienced some stumbling blocks since she first opened Independent Grounds Cafe in Kennesaw. But because of her determination to provide meaningful employment for adults…

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Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday the…

Sports January 10, 2026

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

Photo provided by Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Esports team brought home Peach Belt Conference wins…

News, Transportation January 10, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project This week’s updated schedule…

Crime & Public Safety January 10, 2026

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey The controversial killing of a Minnesota mother of three by an ICE agent is spurring multiple protests across the Cobb area. The Indivisible Cobb progressive grassroots advocacy…

News, Weather January 10, 2026

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia through Saturday evening, with the potential for flash flooding due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a…

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