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Cobb County January 20, 2021

Owens ends Cobb participation in 287(g) program

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is ending the county’s participation in the 287(g) program, he announced Tuesday. Owens said that his action will encourage immigrants to not be afraid of…

Sheriff Craig Owens and part of his command staff announce major reforms to the Cobb sheriff’s office. Pictured from left to right: Col. Temetris Atkins, Sheriff Craig Owens, Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson and Maj. Steven Gaynor all wearing dress white shirts surrounding lectern

Cobb County January 19, 2021

Craig Owens describes his 100-day plan

Recently sworn-in Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens has an ambitious plan to revitalize the sheriff’s office and Cobb County Adult Detention Center Owens held a press conference at the sheriff’s…

Immigrants rights advocates hold up signs calling for the defunding of 287-G

Cobb County November 22, 2020

Owens commits to ending Cobb participation in 287(g) program targeting immigrants

Photo: Immigrants rights advocates hold up signs at Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting calling for the defunding of 287-G (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) By Arielle Robinson Newly elected Cobb…

Major (now Sheriff) Craig Owens speaking at South Cobb Business Associations luncheon used in article about Owens statement on attacks on Asian-Americans

2020 Elections April 9, 2020

Craig Owens: Candidate for Cobb County Sheriff

Major Craig Owens, currently the commander of Precinct 2 in the Cobb County Police Department, is a candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary for sheriff, where Owens, along with two…

Cobb County June 17, 2019

Controversial 287-G program up for vote in sheriff’s budget at Cobb BOC

Next month, the Cobb County’s Board of Commissioners will vote on the sheriff’s budget — a vote that could determine the future of the controversial 287 (g) program. “As a…

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Defense industry December 22, 2024

Lockheed Martin gets up to an additional $11.8 billion on existing F-35 contract

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin will be awarded a “not-to-exceed $11,762,911,991” modification to…

Cobb County December 22, 2024

Two Sweetwater Mission food distributions highlighted

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distribution events in South Cobb: Food distribution at Friendship Revival Center Barry submitted the…

Climate and Weather December 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, with a high near 46 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Acworth December 22, 2024

Jeff’s Bagel Run: scratch-made bagels in Acworth

By Mark Woolsey There’s a new entry on the bagel front in Acworth, and its name might make you blink. Co-owner Valee Desai says their store, dubbed Jeff’s Bagel Run,…

Mableton December 21, 2024

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

[We’re reworking and republishing some of the articles published in the Cobb County Courier in its earlier years. This was originally published in 2017, which was the 50th anniversary of…

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