Search Results for District 1

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County November 11, 2021

Cobb BOC approves social safety net funds from several federal programs

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the commissioners approved the acceptance of federal funds from three sources for programs intended to help disadvantaged residents. The items…

Screenshot of Commissioner Keli Gambrill presenting certificate to Cobb Public Services Director William Tanks and library Census Committee members

Cobb County Public Library November 10, 2021

Cobb Public Libary Census Committee recognized by Board of Commissioners

If you’ve regularly visited the Cobb County Public Library web pages over the past couple of years, you’ll realize that the library system has posted a lot of informative information…

Land Use and Zoning October 19, 2021

Cobb Board of Commissioners approve 22 townhomes and daycare on Powder Springs Road

At their monthly zoning meeting this morning the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved an application that will allow the construction of a townhome community with 22 units and a…

Land Use and Zoning October 14, 2021

Update of Cobb Comprehensive Plan kicks off with hearing

Before the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, a public hearing was held on the update of the Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The plan and its five-year updates are…

Land Use and Zoning August 23, 2021

BOC approves controversial distribution center parking lot on Chastain Meadows Parkway

In the face of opposition from the Bells Ferry Civic Association and other nearby community groups the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning for a parking lot for a…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care August 6, 2021

Cobb & Douglas Public Health receives award for breastfeeding support

Cobb & Douglas Public Health was among the recipients of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence. The more than 100 winners across the country…

2022 Elections May 28, 2021

Heather Kilpatrick challenging Barry Loudermilk; campaign focused on healthcare issues

by Rebecca Gaunt Democrat Heather Kilpatrick hopes to unseat Republican Barry Loudermilk in the 2022 election for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District. Kilpatrick will first face the Democratic primary. If she…

Economy May 14, 2021

David Scott issues statement on bill to protect consumers from predatory debt collection

Rep. David Scott of Georgia’s 13th U.S. Congressional District issued a statement on his support of the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (HR 2547), a bill intended to protect consumers…

2020 Elections December 4, 2020

David Scott to chair House Agriculture Committee

U.S. Representative David Scott will be chairing the House Agriculture Committee for the upcoming Congress, after being reelected by a large margin in the 2020 General Election. Scott Represents Georgia…

2020 Elections November 5, 2020

700 remaining absentee ballots to be counted in Cobb

Cobb elections Director Janine Eveler wrote the Courier in an email that there are 700 remaining absentee ballots to be counted in Cobb, in addition to resolving provisional ballots. The…

« 1 … 70 71 72 73 74 … 276 »

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News