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Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

At its Tuesday, May 7 meeting, the Cobb County Planning Commission considered a proposed rezoning that would allow a 24-unit townhome development in Cobb County Commission District 4 at the…

Powder Springs May 2, 2025

Location Changes for Saturday Book Worm Book Fest 2025 in Powder Springs

The Cobb Public Library distributed the following notice about a venue change for the Book Worm Book Fest: Due to forecasts of inclement weather on Saturday, the May 3 locations…

A screenshot of an 1838 ad for the Powder Springs Hotel

Powder Springs April 16, 2025

1838 advertisement for the Powder Springs Hotel

[This is an evergreen article about the history of Powder Springs. We periodically update and republish these articles as we find additional information] The Courier makes heavy use of the…

Side-by-side photo of two women authors: Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight

Powder Springs April 15, 2025

Book Worm Book Fest Returns to Powder Springs for Weeklong Literary Celebration

[Photo above: L-R Denny Brice, Eliza Knight. Photos provided by Cobb County Public Library] According to a press release from the Cobb County Public Library, the 2025 Book Worm Book…

An image of an ad for the Powder Springs Hotel from an early 19th century newspaper. The text of the ad is in the accompanying article

Powder Springs April 3, 2025

Powder Springs was incorporated not just one time: but three times

By Larry Felton Johnson The cliche “you learn something new every day” applies doubly to me, because I spend a little time every day just trying to learn new facts…

Powder Springs police car taken toward passenger sideview

Powder Springs March 11, 2025

Powder Springs police investigate fatal shooting on New Macland Road

The Powder Springs Police Department announced a fatal shooting in the 3200 block of New Macland Road. Police had responded to a report of a person shot on Sunday March…

Powder Springs February 24, 2025

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history, and the county still has active…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Powder Springs February 18, 2025

Powder Springs man arrested in connection with Feb 15 homicide

[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 or enters a…

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News Brief February 15, 2025

One person dead after car crashes on Powder Springs Road

By Mark Woolsey One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Powder Springs Road Friday morning. Police say that a little before 6 a.m., a silver 2007 Honda Accord…

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Powder Springs January 22, 2025

Powder Springs announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following announcement stating its intent to opt out of the homestead exemption provided under Georgia House Bill 581: Statement on Notice of Intent…

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Mableton May 10, 2025

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