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Education February 14, 2024

Proposed bill would allow faith-based chaplains to replace school counselors

by Rebecca Gaunt A Republican-backed bill in the Georgia senate would allow faith-based chaplains to work alongside or in lieu of school counselors in public schools. State Sen. Marty Harbin…

An assortment of geek culture items including a game controller, a comic book and a Dungeons and Dragons die

Geek culture February 9, 2024

Marietta the Gathering celebrates geek culture

Over the next year, the Courier will include more articles about things that fall under the general category of “geek culture,” including but not limited to video games, Star Trek/Star…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna February 8, 2024

Learn the nuts and bolts of local government at the Smyrna Citizens Academy

The registration for the Smyrna Citizens Academy will open tomorrow, Friday, February 9, and will remain open until February 23, 2024. So, if you’re interested in attending this 11-week course…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta February 2, 2024

Marietta issues call for musicians to apply to perform at the May-retta Daze festival

The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department has issued a call for musicians to apply to perform in the 46th Annual May-retta Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival. The event will…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta February 2, 2024

Two Marietta History Center exhibits relevant to Black History Month

The Marietta History Center has two exhibits with a high level of relevance to Black History Month. The first is “Marietta 1899: Color Captured in Black and White.” The announcement…

An open storybook with a castle, knight and dragon on top of the pages

Kennesaw January 20, 2024

Kennesaw’s family-themed “Storybook Soiree” Valentine’s Dance Party

Are you looking for an elegant and fun family-oriented event to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Kennesaw Parks and Recreation is organizing a “Storybook Soiree” Valentine’s Dance Party on Saturday, February 3,…

Rendering of a Boulevard with a roundabout and wide pedestrian crossing

Smyrna January 19, 2024

Smyrna to update branding, approves Croy Engineering to manage Windy Hill Blvd. construction

[Image above: rendering by Croy Engineering of portion of the Windy Hill Boulevard project] by Arielle Robinson Smyrna plans to update its city branding and approved an item related to…

Kennesaw January 4, 2024

Kennesaw’s annual Book Swap returns January 20

In a press release, the City of Kennesaw announced that its Parks & Recreation department will host its annual Book Swap event at the Ben Robertson Community Center on Saturday,…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 19, 2023

Marietta’s Gem City Mid-Winter Camp accepting applications

Are you looking for a winter camp for your child aged 6-12? Marietta’s Gem City Mid-Winter Camp is now accepting applications. We’ve reprinted the details below from the City of…

Marietta December 5, 2023

Exceptional Marietta staff and retirees are given awards for their service

by Larry Felton Johnson Government workers often have a bad reputation, which we at the Courier think is unfair. We all get frustrated with long lines, roads the don’t get…

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Transportation May 14, 2025

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