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Crime & Public Safety October 24, 2025

GBI conducts use-of-force investigation of man’s tazer death by Cobb police

By Mark Woolsey The GBI is investigating a use-of-force case in Cobb County involving a man’s death. The review is being conducted at the request of Cobb police. Cobb Police say…

Civil Lawsuits October 21, 2025

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Photo above: John Cristadoro at his swearing-in ceremony for the Cobb County Board of Education By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, vice chair of the Cobb County Board of Education, and…

Mableton September 24, 2025

Former Cobb DA Flynn Broady nominated as Mableton solicitor; Che Karega nomimated Municipal Court judge

PHOTO Above: Flynn Broady speaking at press conference in 2021. Photo by Larry F. Johnson/Cobb County Courier According to a public information release from the office of Mableton Mayor Michael…

Crime & Public Safety September 13, 2025

Former Cobb DA Joyette Holmes picked to chair the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles

By Mark Woolsey Former Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes has been picked to chair the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, officials announced Thursday. Holmes was selected for the…

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new business August 31, 2025

Here are the 48 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 29

Here are the 48 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 29, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Government & Politics August 28, 2025

Georgia teacher fired over LGBTQ book continues to fight her termination, school district policies

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 28, 2025 A federal judge in Atlanta paused a challenge against school district…

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Elections August 23, 2025

Rundown of Cobb municipal election candidates

By Mark Woolsey The races have now been set for the Nov.4 Cobb County municipal elections, as voters will pick among mayoral, city council and school board candidates in six…

Crime & Public Safety July 31, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

In a public information release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public…

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Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

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Land Use & Zoning June 4, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission backs 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

The Cobb County Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a planned multi-family apartment development at 3200 S. Cobb Parkway, in the Cumberland area, despite concerns from the school district…

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Environment November 6, 2025

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