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Cobb County Parks March 29, 2018

Opinion: Name the park Mableton Discovery Park

I don’t publish much editorial opinion because I view the Cobb County Courier’s primary role as news and information. But the new park should be given the inclusive and non-divisive…

Smyrna March 15, 2018

How Smyrna went from ‘redneck town’ to growing economic powerhouse

Over the last six weeks, local historian and author Bill Marchione has been presenting on on Smyrna history at the city’s downtown library. On Monday, Marchione, a Boston native and…

Cobb County School District February 27, 2018

Group of Cobb Students planning 17-minute walkout to mark 17 killed in Parkland FL

A group of 23 students from Lassiter, Pope, Walton and Wheeler High Schools are organizing walkouts in solidarity with the National Walkout on March 14 at 10 a.m. for 17…

Kennesaw February 25, 2018

Retro pinball arcade pings into Kennesaw

KENNESAW, Ga. — Portal Pinball Arcade in Kennesaw opened its doors to the community on Dec. 16, 2017, and swiftly took the lead for the largest public pinball machine collection…

Marietta December 22, 2017

Marietta announces IKEA development, says farewell to outgoing councilmen

After a reception held Wednesday, Dec. 20, to honor its outgoing members, the Marietta City Council announced that IKEA is coming to Franklin Gateway, the newest in a line of…

Kennesaw State University November 22, 2017

Sand Isn’t the Only Thing with Grit on a Volleyball Court — Morgan Lavigne and KSU Women’s Volleyball

Rain beat down on the windshield of 18-year-old Morgan Lavigne’s Nissan Pathfinder. It was a stormy summer day in 2012; a day most high school seniors would be curled up…

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…

Kennesaw State University November 2, 2017

KSU dismantles culinary school after suggestions from donor

Donor Mike Leven approached KSU President Sam Olens in May about restructuring the hospitality degree. The Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality will be phased out through 2021…

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…

Powder Springs August 18, 2017

Groundbreaking held for Silver Comet Village seniors housing in Powder Springs

A 154-unit, $37 million seniors housing community is officially under construction in Powder Springs. Local elected officials, business executives and media members gathered Thursday morning for the groundbreaking of Silver…

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