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Crime & Public Safety June 27, 2025

Life without parole for three convicted in drive-by shooting on Austell Road

A sentence of life without the possibility of parole was handed down to three men convicted of a drive-by shooting that left an Austell man dead. Jermari Ferron, 23, Diomante…

Cumberland June 24, 2025

Cumberland CID to receive $4.9 million state loan for path connecting to I-285 pedestrian bridge

Gov. Brian Kemp announced $26.5 million in loans and grants from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). The GTIB is a grant and low-interest loan program administered by the State…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics June 19, 2025

Two Democrats running for Georgia Public Service Commission are poised for a runoff

by Jill Nolin and Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Two Democratic candidates for the Georgia Public Service…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Rising utility bills, clean energy on the minds of Georgia voters as they choose energy regulators

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Clayton County father of three Arterio Clements said he felt sticker…

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Government & Politics June 16, 2025

Atlanta City Council members block controversial skybridge for new Georgia legislative building

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 12, 2025 The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over…

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Weekend Quiz June 15, 2025

Sunday Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes onto…

Mableton June 13, 2025

Cassandra Brown announces run for Mableton City Council

Cassandra Brown issued the following press release announcing her run for Mableton City Council: Cassandra Brown, candidate for Mableton City Council, is bringing decades of leadership experience and deep community…

Education June 13, 2025

Cobb County’s “Books2Keep” Drives Summer Literacy with Thousands of Free Books

In its third year, the Cobb County Public Library and Cobb County School District’s “Books2Keep” program is fueling summer reading by delivering thousands of free, donated books to families across…

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Immigration June 12, 2025

Sanctuary cities can’t protect people from ICE immigration raids − but they don’t actually violate federal law

by Benjamin Gonzalez O’Brien, San Diego State University and Loren Collingwood, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration plans to…

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Kennesaw July 9, 2025

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