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Map showing the intersection of Wade Green Road and Wooten Lake Road

Land Use and Zoning April 5, 2022

Contentious rezoning case on townhomes on Wade Green Road held until May Planning Commission meeting

At the meeting of the Cobb County Planning Commission a motion passed 5-0 to hold (or postpone) a contentious zoning case until the May meeting in order to give time…

Criminal Justice System November 20, 2021

Suspect in Sandy Springs home invasion alleged to be man sought in Acworth double murder

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a press release announcing they are conducting an investigation of the incident in which an alleged home invader in Sandy Springs was shot, and…

Cobb map outline flanked by words Cobb County Business & Industry

Business November 16, 2021

Mayors Allegood and Easterling featured at the Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Area Council

The Cobb Chamber issued the following press release about a meetup with the mayors of Acworth and Kennesaw to take place tomorrow: Join the Cobb Chamber for the final Northwest…

Tim Richardson in blue dress shirt with tie

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…

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

Cobb County Public Library October 31, 2021

Scavenger hunts for historic buildings in Acworth and Kennesaw

It’s already underway, but there’s still time to enjoy a search for historic buildings on the scavenger hunts in Acworth and Kennesaw now through Thursday November 4. The Cobb County…

Kennesaw October 19, 2021

New Kennesaw/Acworth 911 director appointed; Main Street development request postponed

By Rebecca Gaunt Nikki McGraw has been promoted to the position of 911 director for the cities of Kennesaw and Acworth. City Manager Jeff Drobney made the recommendation, which was…

2021 Elections September 28, 2021

Q&A with Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson

By Arielle Robinson Incumbent Acworth Alderman for Post 4 Tim Richardson is running for reelection in the nonpartisan November 2 municipal elections. Richardson has been in his seat for 24…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Health Care September 19, 2021

Cobb government, Acworth, Cobb & Douglas Public Health on Atlanta Business Chronicle healthiest employers list

Three public bodies in Cobb County have made the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers list for 2021, plus the company owning the major hospitals in the county. The City of…

2021 Elections September 16, 2021

An interview with Kimberly Haase, candidate for Acworth Board of Aldermen Post 4

By Arielle Robinson The Courier talked over the phone with Kimberly Haase this week. Haase is running for Acworth Board of Aldermen Post 4 in the nonpartisan November 2 municipal…

Education September 15, 2021

Callis Foundation to hold scholarship golf tournament in Acworth

The Cobb-based Henry Arthur Callis Foundation will hold the Ervin Keith Hollman Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cobblestone Golf Club in Acworth, GA. According to…

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Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

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