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Kennesaw Police headquarters in article about Juneteenth unity

From the Editor June 10, 2021

If it’s a Juneteenth Celebration, call it a Juneteenth Celebration, otherwise pick another date

[This is an opinion piece from Larry Felton Johnson, the Editor and Publisher of the Cobb County Courier] There has been a fierce and highly organized effort in the U.S…..

Education June 9, 2021

SCLC activist says Cobb school district trying to suppress free speech and conversations on racism

By Arielle Robinson A local SCLC activist who is also a Cobb County parent, grandparent and anti-racist activist says that the Cobb County School District is attempting to squash discussions…

2022 Elections May 28, 2021

Heather Kilpatrick challenging Barry Loudermilk; campaign focused on healthcare issues

by Rebecca Gaunt Democrat Heather Kilpatrick hopes to unseat Republican Barry Loudermilk in the 2022 election for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District. Kilpatrick will first face the Democratic primary. If she…

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

Cobb County May 17, 2021

Switzer Library will reopen June 1 after major renovation

Switzer Library, the Cobb County library branch located at 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, near Marietta Square and across from the Marietta National Cemetery, will reopen June 1 after being shut…

2021 Elections May 13, 2021

Sam Hensley, Jr.: Democratic candidate for HD 34 in the special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Attorney, writer and film producer Sam Hensley, Jr. is running as a Democrat in the special election for Georgia House District 34 (HD-34), which includes Kennesaw and…

Map of Georgia House District 34 taken from the Cobb County website

2021 Elections May 10, 2021

What to know about the special election for Georgia House District 34 in Cobb County

A special election will be held on Tuesday June 15 to fill the seat vacated by Republican Bert Reeves, Georgia House District 34 (HD-34). Only residents of HD-34 will vote…

A map showing the outline of Cobb County Police Precinct 2 in the southernmost part of Cobb County

Cobb County May 5, 2021

Police Discussion Group for Precinct 2 to hold Community Virtual Forum

The Police Discussion Group will host a Community Virtual Forum on Thursday May 20 at 7 p.m. The discussion group is a collaboration between local police and community leaders from…

Education April 24, 2021

Wheeler name change supporters refused spot on agenda, so they took it to the public comments

Students and parents concerned about the racist legacy of Joseph E. Wheeler High School in Marietta exercised complete control over the public comment section of Cobb’s Board of Education monthly…

Cobb County, Mableton April 6, 2021

A walk through the upcoming Cobb County park on Henderson Road in Mableton

A few weeks ago a group of people took a walk through the property on Henderson Road that will be developed into a new Cobb County park in Mableton. Follow…

Education March 20, 2021

Wheeler name change supporters plead school board to take action

“Why don’t you want to have this discussion? Why won’t you respond when we reach out? Why won’t you address it? I’d like a written response answering these three questions…

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