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Elections December 6, 2017

Jen Jordan officially ends GOP supermajority in Georgia State Senate

It was already a foregone conclusion, but Democrat Jen Jordan has become the newest member of the Georgia State, ending a two-thirds supermajority previously enjoyed by Republicans. Jordan, a lawyer,…

Acworth November 4, 2017

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long?

Acworth’s city council has a combined 85 years experience among the six members. The city has unique advantages and disadvantages with a board that’s served together for so long. Few…

Opinion September 28, 2017

Why Dragon Con should stop calling itself a ‘family-friendly’ event

[Warning: One of the images included below may not be suitable for all readers, and is included to illustrate the point made in this article.] Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest gathering…

Mableton September 27, 2017

Preservationists clash with developer over Civil War fortifications in Mableton

Cobb County history buffs and local residents gathered Sept. 23 to celebrate a grand re-opening for Shoupade Park, a set of two preserved Civil War trenches complete with new signs…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna September 21, 2017

Five Will Vie for Open Smyrna City Council Seat Nov. 7

There will be plenty of competition for the Smyrna City Council’s open Ward 3 seat this fall. No fewer than five candidates qualified at city hall Monday through Wednesday, each cashing…

Acworth August 19, 2017

Man arrested on suspicion of vandalizing, breaking into 8 cars in two Acworth neighborhoods, police say

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of eight vehicle break-ins or vandalism incidents that occurred in two Acworth neighborhoods last weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 13, at least three residents in…

Guest Opinion August 11, 2017

Why new development in Smyrna is a good thing

Note from the editor: Cobb County Courier is going to run periodic opinion articles from people in the community, and provide a variety of voices from different perspectives on issues…

Smyrna July 29, 2017

Rezoning request for townhouses in the heart of Smyrna provokes controversy

A group of three pre-World War II homes on Atlanta Road near downtown Smyrna could be removed to make way for the development of 43 townhomes by John Wieland Homes…

Music July 13, 2017

Local Band Delphinium Branches Out

A motley tribe of misfit artsy-types and countercultural youth crowds the minimalist living room of an East Atlanta home, shaking the hardwood floor under their feet and bobbing long hair…

Health Care June 29, 2017

The path to Georgia’s medical cannabis law

The path to Haleigh’s Hope Act, Georgia’s medical cannabis law, began in January 2014 when Representative Allen Peake received an email from a mom whose daughter was suffering life-threatening seizures….

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