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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…

Marketing and Communications Women of Atlanta. used with permission

Business March 18, 2021

Women’s Facebook group offers professional support in a difficult time

What started as a way to keep a handful of colleagues in touch has grown into a community of thousands of professional women who work in the marketing and communications…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County March 1, 2021

Cobb Sheriff announces hiring blitz

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced a hiring blitz, with the intent of hiring more than 100 staff in both sworn and civilian position. The following press release describing the…

Education February 27, 2021

Wheeler name change coalition stresses cooperation with school board

Members of a student-led group seeking the renaming of East Cobb’s Wheeler High School said a Zoom town hall meeting this week was a step in the right direction. But…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County January 25, 2021

Broady throws support behind new Expungement Help Desk

Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady has thrown his support behind a new Expungement Help Desk, a joint project between the DA’s office, the Georgia Justice Project and “other Cobb…

image of a mouse and game controller on KSU mouse pad

Sports January 21, 2021

Esports rise at KSU

Esports have been an emerging form of both entertainment and competition.Universities like Kennesaw State have begun their own esports programs.Georgia is at the forefront of esports and gaming, giving rise…

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Education, News March 17, 2026

Suspended Marietta student denied requests to contact parents during investigation

By Rebecca Gaunt A Marietta High School senior received a five-day suspension more than a month after students organized a protest against the actions of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 17, 2026

“My name is Tork. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 17, 2026

“My name is Cleo, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 17, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Celebrates Award and Announces Garden Tour

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates, including an honor the organization has received, and the date of the popular Smyrna Garden Tour: Keep Smyrna Beautiful Receives Governor’s Circle Recognition Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a…

Music March 17, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to mark 75th season with choral concert in Marietta

City of Marietta is the presenting sponsor of the anniversary season; performance is scheduled for March 22 at First Presbyterian Church Marietta The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th…