Acworth

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…

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Land Use and Zoning September 8, 2021

Acworth Board of Aldermen passes Baker Road annexation, rezoning

By Arielle Robinson The city of Acworth’s Board of Aldermen approved the rezoning and annexation of around 4.97 acres of land off of Baker Road at their regular meeting last…

« 1 2 3 4 »

Daily newsletter signup

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News