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Marietta January 23, 2023

Marietta Council members Sims and Richardson to hold town halls

Two Marietta City Council members will hold town hall meetings. Councilman Andre L. Sims will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting for Ward 6 on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from…

Dollar sign labeled "Economy" and "Inflation"

Economy January 19, 2023

Inflation hasn’t increased US food insecurity overall, according to our new tracker

by Sam Polzin, Purdue University and Jayson Lusk, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Grocery prices soared by 11.8% in 2022 – the swiftest…

bottles in a row in article about alcohol free weekend

Health Care January 17, 2023

Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

by Christina Mair, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort…

Martin Luther King, Jr. with his hands raised, palms inward

Race and Racism January 16, 2023

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

by Hajar Yazdiha, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is just the latest conservative lawmaker to…

A row of adjacent buildings in downtown Austell

Austell January 15, 2023

Create Austell hopes to help bring walkability, sustainability and improved quality of life to downtown Austell

The Courier spoke via Zoom with the organizers of Create Austell, a new group focused on bringing walkability, livability, and environmental sustainability to downtown Austell. Create Austell is holding a…

Behavioral Health January 15, 2023

Highland Rivers partners with Findhelp to enhance connections to local partners, services and resources

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health issued the following public service press release: DALTON, Georgia – January 13, 2023 – Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is now partnering with Findhelp to make it…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Dance January 12, 2023

Kennesaw’s “Out of this World” Dance Party: February 4, 2023

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about their “Out of the World” Dance Party: Kennesaw, GA (January 12, 2023) — Spend the evening with your big and…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta Police Department January 11, 2023

Motorcyclist seriously injured in early morning crash on I-75 near Delk Road

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a serious injury motorcycle crash…

Austell January 5, 2023

‘Create Austell’ to hold launch party at Austell CoWork on January 14th

A new organization, ‘Create Austell’ will hold a launch party on January 14, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The location of the event is Austell CoWork, 2760 Broad Street…

Marietta December 30, 2022

Pedestrian struck by vehicle and seriously injured on South Marietta Parkway

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History May 2, 2026

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

Quiz of the Week May 2, 2026

Quiz of the Week: How much do you know about Cobb County?

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

Education, News May 2, 2026

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School Acquires Smyrna Property to Expand Campus and Support Future Growth

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School distributed the following announcement about its aquisition of property at Daniel Street and Cooper Lake Road St. Benedict’s Episcopal School has acquired property at the corner…

Transportation & Development May 2, 2026

MARTA adds Breeze cards to Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet

MARTA customers can now add Breeze cards to Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet, giving riders a new way to pay fares, load value and view trip history from Android devices….

Business & Economy, Local Business May 2, 2026

New business licenses for the week ending May 1 span services, construction, and personal care

Cobb County’s latest round of business licenses reflects a steady mix of service-oriented startups, contractors, and small-scale personal care operations. Health services, consulting, and home improvement businesses continue to dominate…