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JoAnn Birrell on the dais at the Cobb Commissioners room.

Cobb County August 9, 2023

Cobb BOC approves funding for training for Cobb Sheriff’s Office

By Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners approved funding for training of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at the North Georgia Law Enforcement Academy on Tuesday, August…

Cobb County August 3, 2023

Seven Cobb firefighters disciplined for exam cheating

Cobb County government announced that seven firefighters of the Cobb County Fire Department were disciplined in manners ranging from demotion to suspension after an investigation found that the group improperly…

A map showing the breakdown of the cityhood vote for Mableton in the southern triangle in Cobb County

Mableton August 1, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: “Focus on South Cobb cityhood at Erica Thomas town hall”

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward. This is…

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Cobb County July 28, 2023

Tax increase adopted in 3-2 vote at Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting; FY 2024 budget approved

In a 3-2 vote, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a millage rate that resulted in a tax increase by the state’s definition, and also passed the FY 2024…

JoAnn Birrell seated in BOC meeting room

Cobb County July 15, 2023

Cobb Commissioner Birrell to hold open house for residents to ask questions, comment on the 2024 budget

Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell distributed the following announcement about an open house she’s organizing in East Cobb to discuss the proposed budget: “Commissioner Birrell is hosting an…

Commissioner JoAnn Birrell at the BOC dais.

Cobb County July 13, 2023

Cobb BOC approves street light district; holds first public hearing on proposed tax increase

By Caleb Groves, July 13, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga.- The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Brookcliff street light district at it’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11….

Gerry Miller smiling, wearing a red pullover

Elections July 12, 2023

Gerry Miller appointed interim Cobb County elections director

Gerry Miller was appointed interim election director at Monday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. Miller, a retired staffer with the elections department, will contract with…

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Cobb County July 9, 2023

First public hearing on Cobb County tax increase to be held this week

Cobb County will hold its first of three required public hearings on the proposed property tax increase this Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held…

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Cobb by the Numbers July 6, 2023

Cobb County tax bill gone up? Here’s an interactive map where you can find out how your home value compares with others in your census tract

by Larry Felton Johnson This year many homeowners in Cobb County got an unpleasant jolt as reassessments of home values brought about an increase in the tax bill for most…

Cobb County July 5, 2023

Recommendation on mixed-use development near Silver Comet Trail extension delayed 30 days by Cobb Planning Commission

In its July meeting Wednesday the Cobb County Planning Commission voted to delay making a recommendation on a rezoning request for the purpose of building a mixed-use development on Plant…

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Education October 31, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Pedestrian Safety October 31, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

Health Care October 31, 2024

Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer…

Elections October 31, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

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