Cobb County Explained is a new series designed to help residents understand how local government and everyday systems work. It breaks down complex topics into clear, practical information you can…
by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2026 The moment that FBI agents showed up with a search warrant…
by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents continued to use aggressive and…
By Mark Woolsey A longtime Cobb County victim advocate has been appointed to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, according to a public information release from the board. Kimberly…
By Larry Felton Johnson Quizzes are a good way to learn about the features, culture and history of our county and cities. So for the past year or two I’ve…
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a Thanksgiving food distribution by Sweetwater Mission at The Waverly mobile home community in Mableton: Sweetwater Mission always steps…
PHOTOS ABOVE: L-R, Che Karega II, Flynn D. Broady, Jr. provided by the City of Mableton At its meeting on Wednesday, September 26, the Mableton City Council approved Che A….
PHOTO Above: Flynn Broady speaking at press conference in 2021. Photo by Larry F. Johnson/Cobb County Courier According to a public information release from the office of Mableton Mayor Michael…
by James B. Blasingame, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When a junior at an Orange County public high school in Florida visited…
By Mark Woolsey Former Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes has been picked to chair the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, officials announced Thursday. Holmes was selected for the…