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Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer and his family at the Cobb County BOC meeting

Cobb County May 11, 2022

It’s official: Stuart VanHoozer is the new Cobb County police chief

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the recommendation by Cobb County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris that Deputy Chief Stuart VanHoozer take over as police chief effective immediately. VanHoozer…

Politics May 9, 2022

Florida Republicans’ row with Mickey Mouse highlights widening gap between historical BFFs GOP and corporate America

By M. K. Chin, Indiana University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There’s a growing rift between corporate America and the GOP – two groups that…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Cobb County Public Library May 8, 2022

Professional genealogist Karen Molohon to lead hands-on workshop on the 1950 census

The Courier has run a few articles about the recently released 1950 individual census records. The Switzer Library branch of the Cobb Public Library will host a two-hour workshop with…

Business May 8, 2022

Cobb Executive Women hosts Chief Terri Blackmer for May 15 luncheon

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following press release announcing that Chief Terri Blackmer will be the featured speaker: ATLANTA (May 4, 2022) — Join the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women…

Cobb by the Numbers May 8, 2022

Austell, Georgia, in the 1950 census: how to get at and use the recently released individual census records

Here’s a guide to using the recently released 1950 individual census records for Austell, Georgia. These records are useful in both genealogy and historical research, in determining where individuals lived…

a group of people marching in protest, one man with a smaill child on his shoulders

Opinion May 6, 2022

Bookman: Roe v. Wade’s rights guarantees not settled law after all. They lied.

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]May 6, 2022 For almost five decades, Roe v. Wade has been established American…

The mouth of a ballot box with the text "Insert Ballot Here"

2022 Elections May 5, 2022

Cobb County Association of Educators releases its endorsement list for the 2022 primary elections

The Cobb County Association of Educators distributed the following press release with their endorsements for the 2022 primary elections: Members of the Cobb County Association of Educators (CCAE) have endorsed…

Andres Sandate outside wearing sweater with arms crossed

2022 Elections May 4, 2022

Andres Sandate: Candidate for Cobb School Board Post 2

By Rebecca Gaunt Businessman Andres Sandate is a candidate for Cobb School Board Post 2, the seat currently held by Dr. Jaha Howard, who is running for state superintendent. He…

Abortion rights demonstrators march through Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder.

Human Rights May 4, 2022

Abortion rights protests erupt in Georgia and beyond. It could be a prelude of more to come.

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]May 4, 2022 The streets of downtown Atlanta echoed with the now-familiar sounds of protest…

left to right Meredith Mask - community service chair, Judy Weathers - past president and Linda Bailey – president of East Cobb Quilters’ Guild shown with some of the 436 pillowcases that they donated for Ryan’s Case for Smiles to children in hospitals in Atlanta and throughout the state.

Art May 4, 2022

East Cobb Quilters’ Guild donated a total of 1,184 items to local organizations in 2021

The following press release was issued on behalf of the East Cobb Quilters Guild: MARIETTA, GA – May 3, 2022 – The East Cobb Quilters’ Guild is celebrating its long…

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