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Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County October 1, 2023

Controversial QT station rezoning request scheduled for October 3 planning commission hearing

[Photo above: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] The application for rezoning that would allow a QuickTrip gasoline station and convenience store on Canton Road at the intersection with Jamerson Road…

Headstones at Mount Harmony Baptist Church cemetery in Mableton Georgia.

Mableton September 28, 2023

Mount Harmony Church Cemetery in Mableton (with slideshow)

This is a slight reworking of an article we originally published in June of 2018, when the readership for the Cobb County Courier was much smaller than our current traffic….

Cobb County September 27, 2023

BOC considers amending noise ordinance; approves strategic plan

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners discussed amending the noise ordinances in Cobb during Tuesday’s work session. Lieutenant Pettitt of the Cobb County Police Department presented amendments…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care September 27, 2023

A Decades-Long Drop in Teen Births Is Slowing, and Advocates Worry a Reversal Is Coming

This article by Catherine Sweeney, WPLN, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Catherine Sweeney, WPLN September 26, 2023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cicely Wilson’s work doesn’t end when…

Health Care September 21, 2023

How Will Rural Americans Fare During Medicaid Unwinding? Experts Fear They’re on Their Own

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez September 20, 2023 Abby Madore covers a lot of ground each day…

The entrance to the Threadmill Complex, a large brick converted factory building

Austell September 19, 2023

BBQ Blues & Brews festival returns to Austell’s Threadmill Complex for second year

The City of Austell announced the return for a second year of its BBQ Blues & Brews festival. The event will take place at the Threadmill Complex, at 5000 Austell…

I-75 and I-285 signs in article about GDOT lane closures in Cobb

Cobb County September 19, 2023

Two injured, one seriously, on dangerous I-75, I-285 interchange

According to a public information release from of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a serious injury collision that occurred recently…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw September 18, 2023

Q&A with Kennesaw City Council Post 2 candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt Tracey Viars is up for reelection in November for the Kennesaw City Council Post 2 seat, but communications coordinator Anthony Gutierrez is aiming to take her place….

Health Care September 16, 2023

Despite Successes, Addiction Treatment Programs for Families Struggle to Stay Open

This article by Christina Saint Louis first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christina Saint Louis September 13, 2023 MORA, Minn. — Two playgrounds border the Recovering Hope…

A cluster of headstones in Collins Springs Cemetery

Smyrna September 10, 2023

A stroll through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

[This evergreen article was an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free” about getting around Cobb County without the use of a car. To see a list of the entire series…

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