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2021 Elections May 17, 2021

Chris Neill: Libertarian candidate for HD 34 in the special election

By Rebecca Gaunt STEM educator Chris Neill of Marietta is running for the open seat in Georgia House District 34. One of five candidates who qualified, Neill is the only…

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Community Life, Libraries March 5, 2026

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library compiled the following reading list in observance of the month that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women: Find…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business February 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 48 New Business Licenses for Week Ending February 27

Cobb County’s newest business licenses, for the week ending Friday, February 27, 2026, reflect a mix of restaurants, personal services and professional offices, with food and beauty services leading the…

Media February 10, 2026

As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival

by Dan Kennedy, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Washington Post’s evisceration at the hands of its billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,…

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Health & Wellness December 30, 2025

Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’

This article first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. December 23, 2025 Dec. 18 Arielle Zionts reads the week’s news: Cuts to federal programs may limit the Trump…

Health & Wellness December 29, 2025

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

by Mary J. Scourboutakos, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Heart disease is the leading…

Education October 11, 2025

Kennesaw State Honors student builds pathways to learning for children in Cameroon

[This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] As a young girl growing up in Cameroon, Kennesaw State University senior Jessica Tazanou…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care April 25, 2025

A Chicago Hospital Bows to Federal Pressure on Trans Care for Teens

This article by Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago April 24, 2025 He’s 17 and lives in the Chicago…

Business, Uncategorized February 8, 2025

82 new businesses licensed for unincorporated Cobb over past week

Here are the 82 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, February 7, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Health Care January 24, 2025

Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick

by Bryn Beeder, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For generations, Gatorade and similar electrolyte beverages have been helpful tools for athletes seeking a…

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Elections March 17, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…

Education, News March 17, 2026

Suspended Marietta student denied requests to contact parents during investigation

By Rebecca Gaunt A Marietta High School senior received a five-day suspension more than a month after students organized a protest against the actions of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 17, 2026

“My name is Tork. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 17, 2026

“My name is Cleo, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 17, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Celebrates Award and Announces Garden Tour

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates, including an honor the organization has received, and the date of the popular Smyrna Garden Tour: Keep Smyrna Beautiful Receives Governor’s Circle Recognition Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a…