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Public Transit June 3, 2017

Addressing traffic concerns, Cobb to embark on transit study this summer

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) is scheduled to begin a transit study this summer that will look into the feasibility of projects ranging from bus service rerouting to…

Cobb Board of Commissioners May 16, 2017

Chicken war in East Cobb

County commission votes 3-2 to prohibit child’s pet chickens It was a bad day for pet chickens in the home of the Big Chicken. The county commission voted 3-2 Tuesday…

Mableton, Smyrna, Tools and Resources September 5, 2015

Neighborhoods along Oakdale Road using Nextdoor to keep in touch

Neighbors along Oakdale Road in Mableton and Smyrna are using Nextdoor, a community-based social media tool, to keep in touch and exchange information. The site was launched in 2011, and…

Crime & Public Safety October 2, 2026

Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape at Cornell – here’s the misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it

by Catherine A. Sanderson, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As an undergrad student decades ago, I attended a dorm presentation describing the importance…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics September 30, 2026

Trump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 29, 2026 President Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding…

Opinion September 30, 2026

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County is about to play host to the Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This…

Community Life, Libraries September 29, 2026

Magical Halloween events include fun, learning and a nightmare at North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library enchants this Halloween season with its feature event, Practical Magic at the Library. An evening of themed crafts, book and movie trivia, and…

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Energy September 28, 2026

Why fuel prices may go higher still

by Joshua Busby, The University of Texas at Austin and Greg Pollock, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you think your energy costs…

Government & Politics September 25, 2026

What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits

by David Edward DeMatthews, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Felicita Piñón weighed just 1 pound at birth. She was…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 23, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

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…

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History October 4, 2026