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Mableton March 4, 2024

Judge denies bond for Douglasville man charged in Mableton shooting

by Caleb Groves [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

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Acworth March 3, 2024

Community supports beloved Acworth antique shop

The support from their city motivated the owners to find a new location just a mile from their original building. by Tyler Russ Lisa Mack was at a loss for…

U.S. Congress February 28, 2024

US barrels toward another government shutdown showdown: 4 essential reads

by Bryan Keogh, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Joe Biden summoned congressional leaders to the White House on Feb. 27, 2024, in…

Smyrna February 27, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s upcoming events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful released the following list of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. KEEP SMYRNA BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY Keep Smyrna Beautiful is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Over the next…

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Elections February 27, 2024

75 Cobb Voters Receive Wrong Ballots, Fix Announced

Seventy-three voters were sent incorrect ballots by Cobb Elections and Registration and are being notified of the error. Only Republican primary ballots were sent out with the 194 ballots that…

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Ethics February 26, 2024

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

by Drew Cingel, University of California, Davis; Allyson Snyder, University of California, Davis; Jane Shawcroft, University of California, Davis, and Samantha Vigil, University of California, Davis, [This article first appeared…

Justice February 23, 2024

Philly mayor might consider these lessons from NYC before expanding stop-and-frisk

by Megan Kurlychek, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The police killing of 28-year-old Alexander Spencer in a North Philadelphia corner store in January…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta February 21, 2024

William Root House to present lecture on Civil War soldier photography

William Root House (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) The William Root House will present a lecture entitled “Civil War Soldier Photography” on March 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. The presenter…

Mableton February 20, 2024

Court proceedings for lawsuit to invalidate Mableton’s incorporation begin March 6

The court proceedings in the lawsuit that seeks to invalidate the referendum that formed the city of Mableton will begin March 6, 2024, in the courtroom of Cobb County Superior…

Opinion February 15, 2024

Will Soccer Kick The Cobb County Sports Economy Into A Higher Gear? (Part 2)

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The World Cup coming to Atlanta is a huge opportunity for Cobb County as well as its sports and entertainment…

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Cobb County September 18, 2025

LiveSafe Resources Hosts ‘A Fashion Affair’ Fundraiser Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Photo: Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzer, provided courtesy of LiveSafe Resources LiveSafe Resources submitted the following article about its benefit fashion show: LiveSafe Resources hosted one of Atlanta’s premier fashion events, A Fashion Affair, on Tuesday evening…

Mableton September 18, 2025

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