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2021 Elections November 4, 2021

Longtime Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson retains his seat

By Arielle Robinson Late Tuesday night, Acworth Post 4 Alderman Tim Richardson thanked supporters and congratulated his opponent after winning his re-election campaign. Local businesswoman Kimberly Haase challenged the longtime…

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Cobb County Courts November 1, 2021

Cobb Law Libary offers resources for legal information for both lawyers and the general public

Cobb’s Law Library is open to the public and has useful resources for both lawyers and the general public. While library staff cannot give legal advice, resources are available to…

JoAnn Birrell seated in BOC meeting room

Land Use and Zoning October 21, 2021

Pulte Homes Ebenezer Road rezoning request approved by Cobb commissioners

A controversial zoning request in East Cobb at Ebenezer and Blackwell roads was approved by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners at their zoning meeting on Tuesday. The property is…

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Education October 15, 2021

Judge rules in favor of Cobb County School District in mask lawsuit

By Rebecca Gaunt A judge in U.S. District Court has ruled on the side of the Cobb County School District in a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary…

Religion October 8, 2021

Mount Bethel UMC files counterclaim against North Georgia Conference

Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, which has been in a dispute with the UMC North Georgia Conference that came to a head when the church refused to accept the minister…

Education October 7, 2021

Parents suing Cobb County School District for COVID-19 safety speak out

By Rebecca Gaunt Four parents of students with disabilities and health issues spoke with the Courier about why they are suing the Cobb County School District over its failure to…

Health Care October 4, 2021

David Banks using official Cobb County School District email to discourage COVID-19 vaccination

By Rebecca Gaunt David Banks, vice chairman of the Cobb County School Board, hasn’t let previous criticism stop him when it comes to disseminating debunked COVID-19 information. The latest email,…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Renters October 2, 2021

Cobb accepts further Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds

At the September 28 Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting last Tuesday the board accepted an additional source of federal funding, the ERA2 program, to continue providing rental and utility…

Health Care October 1, 2021

SPLC along with two local law firms file suit against Cobb school district

About a week after sending a letter to the Cobb County School District, threatening legal action, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and two local law firms filed a federal…

Criminal Justice System September 29, 2021

Man sentenced to life without parole in mistaken-identity execution style revenge killing in Cobb County

Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr. announced the conviction and sentencing of Jamaar Bracey in the execution-style revenge killing of Shawn Gray in the parking lot of a…

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Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…