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Neigbors holding signs at BOC meeting about Chastain Road development

Cobb County December 2, 2019

Cobb BOC rejects controversial mixed-use development on Chastain Road

At the November 19 zoning hearing of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the BOC denied an application for a mixed-use development on Chastain Road that was heavily opposed by…

Erin Mulgrew speaks in opposition to rezoning for a mixed-use development on Chastain Road (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County November 5, 2019

Cobb Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning request for mixed-use development on Chastain Road

The Cobb County Planning Commission recommended denial of an application to rezone 62.5 acres of land on Chastain Road from its current mix of several zoning categories, to PVC (Planned…

Environment October 28, 2019

Bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has support of Kennesaw activists

Climate activists who support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, or H.R. 763, say it will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while stimulating American innovation and the economy. Citizens…

2019 Elections October 15, 2019

Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Susan Wilkinson: ‘My priorities come directly from the citizens I represent’

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Last week and throughout…

Gov. Brian Kemp, alongside his wiife Marty Kemp, addresses the graduating inaugural class of the Cobb Parental Accountability Court

Cobb County September 18, 2019

Gov. Kemp addresses graduates at Cobb Parental Accountability Court

The Cobb County Superior Court held its inaugural graduation for the Parental Accountability Court on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, with words of encouragement delivered to the graduates by Gov. Brian…

Lisa Cupid at the Caribou Coffee in the Epicenter, taken for the article Conversation with Lisa Cupid

2020 Elections May 17, 2019

A conversation with Lisa Cupid

The Courier had a conversation with Cobb County Commissioner Lisa Cupid about her campaign for chairperson of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. Some portions of the interview were edited…

Cobb County May 10, 2019

CO-AGE forum with Cobb’s state legislators

Last Thursday audience of Cobb County seniors heard from members of Cobb County’s state legislative delegation, and were given a legislative report from the Georgia Council on Aging. The event…

Debbie Fisher delivers SPLOST criticisms at Cobb GOP headquarters (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County April 12, 2019

Group critical of Cobb SPLOST spending holds town hall

A citizens group that has criticized the spending and accounting practices of the county’s Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) held a town hall meeting in the Cobb County Republican…

Dawn Harrell (in black and white dress second from right) of Nickajack ES was recognized as the Elementary Teacher of the Year, with students and Cobb school board members and staff

Cobb County School Board, Cobb County schools August 17, 2018

Cobb School Board Recognizes County Achievements

The first Cobb school board meeting of the 2018-19 school year filled the seats to overflow. Many attendees were there to receive recognition. Siddhant Mahapatra, a first grader at East…

Sierra Club Centennial Group listens to Meet the Candidates panels (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

2018 elections, Environment July 11, 2018

Sierra Club hosts candidates in Cobb County (Part One)

The Sierra Club Centennial Group held its candidate forum last Thursday evening at Life University. Panels of candidates for the state legislature and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners answered…

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Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

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…