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Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor February 12, 2022

A monument to my lack of knowledge of pro sports, and a mea culpa on editing errors

I’m certain many of you noticed that the Atlanta Braves won the last World Series. And many of you probably have a passing awareness of Atlanta’s roster. I have a…

Business February 11, 2022

Dansby Swanson to headline Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday

[In an earlier version of this I referred to Dansby Swanson as “Darby Swanson,” and not only that, I repeated the error in our newsletter and on social media. My…

Clarence Thomas shaking hands with Kay Kirkpatrick

Politics February 8, 2022

Black state lawmakers pan plan for Clarence Thomas Capitol monument

By Ross Williams, Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2022 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas could be honored with a statue on the grounds of the state Capitol, despite outcry from Democrats who…

History February 7, 2022

“Yes you can! Getting started with African-American genealogy” at the Switzer Library this evening

The Switzer Library branch of the Cobb County Public Library will present a workshop by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Metro Atlanta Chapter this evening, February 7 at 6 p.m….

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Science and Technology February 3, 2022

A Former Hacker’s Guide to Boosting Your Online Security

by Cezary Podkul [This article first appeared in ProPublica, used with permission] ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like…

2022 Elections January 29, 2022

Q & A with Wendy Davis, a Democratic candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson Wendy Davis, a Democratic hopeful who is running to unseat Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, answered questions about her and her campaign for the…

Parkview Apartments, brick sign in front of the complex in article about the purchase of three complexes by Lexington Austell

Cobb County January 26, 2022

More funds might become available for rental assistance in Cobb County

Cobb County reported in a news release that more funds might become available to renters under duress. The county has applied for additional funding under the federal government’s Emergency Rental…

News Media January 24, 2022

Fact-checking may be important, but it won’t help Americans learn to disagree better

By Taylor Dotson, New Mexico Tech [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Entering the new year, Americans are increasingly divided. They clash not only over differing…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

History January 18, 2022

“Overview of African-American genealogy” to be live-streamed at Switzer Library

The Switzer Library branch of the Cobb County Public Library will present a workshop by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Metro Atlanta Chapter on February 7 at 6 p.m. The…

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