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Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 13, 2024

Application meeting for Marietta’s block grants on December 5

If you’re involved in an organization that works on affordable housing or economic improvement in low-to-moderate-income communities, you might be interested in applying for funds from the Community Development Block…

A group of nursing students in blue gowns in a semi-circle around a man who seems to be an instructor

Health Care November 13, 2024

Kennesaw State and Wellstar double nursing student enrollment

[This article by Paul Floeckher first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photo above by Judith Pishnery] Scholarships and additional faculty are helping fill the need…

Opinion November 8, 2024

Continuing to expand resources for Veterans

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Last spring Highland Rivers Behavioral Health released a report on our services to Veterans over the past decade. Looking back at our records from 2013 to…

Color sihlouettes of five runners on a paved track

Town Center November 8, 2024

Registration open for 2025 Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K race

The Town Center Community has opened registration for the 2025 Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K race, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025, along the Noonday Creek Trail. Presented by Avonlea…

A drawing of a line of cars headed toward the view, representing traffic congestion

Transportation November 7, 2024

Kennesaw State’s FUTRA Lab tackles traffic congestion and emissions with AI solutions

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Much like ants working together in a colony, Kennesaw State University researchers envision a…

Education November 7, 2024

Kennesaw State rated among Best Colleges for Veterans by Military Times

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Military Times has recognized Kennesaw State University as one of the nation’s top schools for veterans in…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton Brown

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta November 5, 2024

Marietta police hold pinning ceremony for three newly promoted staff

On October 29, 2024, the Marietta Police Department held a promotional pinning ceremony for three newly promoted staff members: Sergeant Henderson, Lieutenant Slatton, and Major Collins. Family members, friends, and…

Elections November 4, 2024

Georgia GOP complains Dem strongholds accept paper ballots after in-person early voting ends

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 2, 2024 Georgia Democrats and Republicans clashed over ballot collecting over the weekend…

Opinion November 4, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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History July 26, 2025

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

Weekend Quiz July 26, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Cobb County cemeteries and the people buried there? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the…

Weather July 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather July 26, 2025

Georgia’s heat wave continues; likely to worsen between Sunday and Tuesday

A heat wave bringing triple-digit heat indices and isolated thunderstorms is forecast for north and central Georgia, with the most intense conditions expected between Sunday and Tuesday. The National Weather…

Elections July 26, 2025

Jon Bothers Announces Campaign for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Jon Bothers, candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3, submitted the following press release announcing his candidacy: Jon Bothers, a longtime resident, real estate broker, and dedicated community leader, has…

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