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Silhouettes of a group of soldiers with weapons and other gear

Kennesaw October 10, 2024

CORRECTED DATE: Kennesaw’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon coming up

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement about its annual Veterans Day Luncheon: The City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military members, past and present, with a…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Climate and Weather October 9, 2024

GDOT warns of increased traffic as Florida evacuees travel northward through GA ahead of Milton’s landfall

The Georgia Department of Transportation warned of increased traffic on the interstate highways and state roads in the wake of Hurricane Milton’s expected late Wednesday or early Thursday morning landfall…

Trash washed up by the bridge at Nickajack Park

From the Editor October 3, 2024

Post-Helene trash pile washes down Nickajack Creek (with video)

By Larry Felton Johnson [Editor’s note: be sure to watch the video at the bottom of the article] As I mentioned in a previous From the Editor column, I’ve returned…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Major flooding expected on Sweetwater Creek near Austell

Major flooding is expected on Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County and Douglas County. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning on Saturday September 28 that will remain in effect…

Kennesaw September 19, 2024

City of Kennesaw announces details of popular annual Fall-O-Ween Fest

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about its popular annual Fall-O-Ween Fest: Kennesaw, Ga. (Sept. 19, 2024) — The City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation Department invites…

Mable House door with two stone chimneys flanking

Mableton September 10, 2024

19th-century farm life on display at Mable House Harvest Festival

Photo: Mable House: by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier Learn about 19th-century farm life at the Mable House Harvest Festival. This free event, sponsored by the Friends of Mable House,…

A scarecrow in a lounge chair surrounded by pumpkins

Marietta September 4, 2024

Registration open for Marietta’s “Squarecrows” in the Square

A “squarecrow” is a scarecrow in a square. And registration for the City of Marietta‘s popular Squarecrows in the Square is now open. The announcement on the City of Marietta…

Marietta September 4, 2024

Marietta’s Ugly Sweater Parade returns this December

By Larry Felton Johnson Everyone living in a climate where it gets cold has owned an article of clothing like this at one time or another. I’m referring to the…

Cobb County September 1, 2024

North Georgia State Fair comes to Marietta September 19-29

State Fairs have been a highlight of the year across the United States. They were originally organized as a showcase for agricultural products but traditionally included music, rides, music, and…

Acworth August 21, 2024

Advisories on use of Lake Acworth lifted after bacteria levels return to normal

Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt announced that the advisories on the use of Lake Acworth have been lifted after several days of testing due to Friday’s sewage spill. Here’s…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 15, 2025

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