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Smyrna October 6, 2023

Q&A with Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Suz Kaprich

[Photo courtesy of Suz Kaprich] by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate who…

Powder Springs September 19, 2023

Skate Park at Linear Park in Powder Springs to hold grand opening October 14

The City of Powder Springs will hold a grand opening for its Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. It’s a free event,…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw September 18, 2023

Q&A with Kennesaw City Council Post 1 candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt One year after winning a seven-way special election to replace James “Doc” Eaton following his resignation, Lynette Burnette is facing three challengers for the Post 1 Kennesaw…

Ken Hymes speaking at a podium in a restaurant

Smyrna September 15, 2023

“You’ve got to have execution”: Political newcomer launches campaign for Smyrna mayor

by Arielle Robinson In a packed and upbeat room inside The Vineyard Wine Market last Saturday afternoon, product management director Ken Hymes kicked off his campaign for Smyrna mayor. Hymes…

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

Mableton September 14, 2023

MIC’s Economic Development Summit aims to nurture sustainable businesses in Mableton

On September 22, the Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) will hold its second Economic Development Summit at the EpiCenter, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person,…

A scarecrow in a lounge chair surrounded by pumpkins

Marietta September 13, 2023

Registration open to compete in Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square

Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square contest is accepting applications from groups and organizations wishing to display their creativity and promote their organization. During past seasons artisans have come up with…

Smyrna September 8, 2023

Shoupade Park: a preservation project with Civil War earthworks

[We’re expanding and republishing articles from the early days of the Cobb County Courier. This one was first published in 2017, then again in a slightly revised version in the…

Marietta September 7, 2023

Show off that hideous tangle of ill-tinted woven yarn at Marietta’s Ugly Sweater Parade

Everybody has owned one at one time or another. Some people have been cursed with multiple ones over their life-time, often provided by well-meaning parents, aunts or uncles. I’m talking…

Climate August 28, 2023

More Cities Address ‘Shade Deserts’ as Extreme Heat Triggers Health Issues

This article by Lauren Peace and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay…

Marietta August 23, 2023

Registration open for Marietta’s 2023 Harvestfest pie-eating contest

To turn the old saying around, if your “stomach is bigger than your eyes” (or at least if you have a high-capacity stomach) you might want to register for the…

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Transportation May 14, 2025

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