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Climate and Weather December 9, 2023

Possibility of thunderstorms in Cobb and surrounding region Saturday, Dec 9

According to the National Weather Service there is a risk of thunderstorms in Cobb County and other parts of the region for the afternoon of Saturday, December 9. Some of…

A heat map indicating poverty by census tract in Cobb County GA

Cobb County December 8, 2023

What percentage of Cobb County residents are living in poverty?

Next month is National Poverty Awareness Month for 2024, so we’re going to get right to the point of the headline: the percentage of people living in poverty in Cobb…

A group photo of Powder Springs Parks & Rec receiving Agency of the Year award

Powder Springs December 6, 2023

Powder Springs Parks & Rec named Agency of the Year for cities under 20k population

Photos courtesy of the City of Powder Springs The City of Powder Springs announced in the following news release that their parks & recreation department was honored with Georgia’s Agency…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education December 5, 2023

How Georgia Educators Helped Students “Cross the Finish Line” to Graduation

By Hannah Watson (Watson is a senior at Kennesaw State University) Georgia’s four-year graduation rate increased to 84.4%, which had never occurred since 2011 Georgia teachers raised the state’s graduation…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 5, 2023

Exceptional Marietta staff and retirees are given awards for their service

by Larry Felton Johnson Government workers often have a bad reputation, which we at the Courier think is unfair. We all get frustrated with long lines, roads the don’t get…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County December 3, 2023

Help families in need in Cobb by donating toys to Stuff-A-Bus

The holiday season is a time for giving, and the annual Stuff-A-Bus gives you the opportunity to provide Cobb County children from families with limited resources with a joyous holiday…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County December 2, 2023

Next public meetings for Cobb’s proposed Uniform Development codes begin December 6

Round 2 of the public meetings to get community engagement for the proposed Unified Development Code begins on December 6 with a meeting at the Windy Hill Community Center. The…

A large tree to the left of frame, surrounded by green undergrowth

Marietta December 2, 2023

Marietta Tree Keepers to hold a scavenger-hunt-themed tree planting event

by Larry Felton Johnson Trees are awesome. Trees in cities provide numerous benefits. They absorb harmful pollutants, reduce air pollution, and release oxygen, enhancing air quality. They also offer shade,…

Cobb weather July 24: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather December 2, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, December 2, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with a high near 62 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Official Photo of Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell

Marietta December 1, 2023

City to host public retirement celebration for Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell

by Larry Felton Johnson The City of Marietta will host a retirement celebration for Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. at the First…

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