Austell

History January 12, 2026

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

With the incorporation of the City of Mableton as the now-largest city in the county, we’ve decided to revisit our series “Cobb County history through documents.” This is an evergreen…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities.Today the quiz takes on the City of…

Photo of the home in the South Cobb High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 27, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s South Cobb High attendance zone

By Larry Felton Johnson These prices for November 2025 home sales in the South Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation…

Community December 17, 2025

South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has announced its 2025 Citizens of the Year for the Austell and Mableton districts, recognizing two individuals for their outstanding dedication and service…

Home sale prices, Real Estate November 30, 2025

October home sales for the South Cobb High School attendance zone

By Larry Felton Johnson These prices for October home sales in the South Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of…

Mableton November 9, 2025

Before you complain about today’s road maintenance, read about this 1911 auto adventure through Mableton and Austell

[This article is part of an ongoing project of resurrecting evergreen articles from the Cobb County Courier’s stacks, and expanding them with newly discovered information] By Larry Felton Johnson The…

Fires October 3, 2025

Suspect arrested in fire that destroyed Austell church

By Mark Woolsey The pastor of an Austell church says they will rebuild following Monday night’s blaze that heavily damaged the Prayer City Eagles Chapel church on Joe Jerkins Boulevard,…

Fires October 1, 2025

Fire heavily damages Austell Church

By Mark Woolsey Fire heavily damaged an Austell church late Monday, and fire officials aren’t ruling out the possibility that it was deliberately set. The blaze at the Prayer City…

Traffic incidents July 24, 2025

Austell toddler critically injured in driveway accident

By Mark Woolsey A GoFundMe has been started for a toddler badly injured in a July 17 accident in Austell. Iris Noelle was hurt when her mother was backing out…

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Mableton July 22, 2025

Three juvenile suspects arrested in connection with Mableton shooting

The Cobb County Police Department arrested three juvenile suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Padgett Drive in Mableton. View Larger Map The public information from the department…

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Health & Wellness January 13, 2026

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