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Cobb County November 21, 2020

Jerica Richardson transitions into the District 2 BOC position

Long days, meeting after meeting, poring over budget documents and community outreach have become standard operating procedure for Jerica Richardson, who was elected to the District 2 County Commissioner post…

Dr. Laura Pearson in white Wellstar lab coat

Health Care November 17, 2020

Dr. Laura Pearson talks about breast cancer awareness

Dr. Laura Pearson of Wellstar Health System spoke to the Courier about breast cancer awareness and the need for early detection. Dr. Pearson is a breast oncologist and surgeon. Asked…

Janet Memark speaks at Healthy Start meeting used in article about COVID cases in Cobb

Health Care November 10, 2020

Cobb BOC recognizes Cobb & Douglas Public Health 100-year anniversary

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. According to the text accompanying the agenda item: In 1920, Cobb…

Construction is underway for a new warehouse and office building which will rise from the ashes of Smyrna’s largest-ever fire.

Smyrna October 20, 2020

New Smyrna warehouse to replace facility that burned in massive fire last year

Construction is underway for a new warehouse and office building which will rise from the ashes of Smyrna’s largest-ever fire. The new building at 6300 Highlands Parkway will be known…

Cobb County October 10, 2020

Restored 1964 Beechcraft installed at Aviation Park

Aviation Park is now home to a restored 1964 Beechcraft A-23 Musketeer airplane on display for the education and enjoyment of visitors to the park. The plane is a single-engine…

Kennesaw September 25, 2020

ARC commits $15 million for South Barrett Reliever

The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) distributed the following press release about the ARC funds for Phase III of the South Barrett Reliever: (September 22, 2020) Kennesaw, GA –The…

Guest Opinion September 25, 2020

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Melanie Dallas, LPC [This is a guest article by Melanie Dallas, LPC, the Interim CEO of Cobb County Community Services Board] As we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in…

2020 Elections September 22, 2020

Joyette Holmes opens her campaign office

The COVID-19 pandemic may have thrown a couple of roadblocks in Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes’ way in her roughly 15 months as top prosecutor, but it apparently hasn’t…

child looks over model railroad at museum

Kennesaw September 15, 2020

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum to resume childrens programs

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release announcing the resumption of popular childrens’ programs at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History: Kennesaw, GA (September 15,…

Kennesaw September 5, 2020

Kennesaw’s annual hummingbird banding will be virtual this year

The annual hummingbird banding at Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw will be a virtual event this year. It will take place on Thursday September 10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The host will…

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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…