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Acworth July 17, 2021

“A season of new leadership:” Acworth appoints new city manager

By Arielle Robinson Acworth’s Board of Aldermen approved James Albright as new city manager at a packed meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. Albright filled the former position of Brian…

Acworth January 9, 2021

Acworth gives city staff $200 incentives to take COVID-19 vaccines

In the first meeting of 2021, the Acworth Board of Aldermen approved a program that will give $200 incentives to city employees to take both shots of the COVID-19 vaccine….

Acworth November 4, 2017

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long?

Acworth’s city council has a combined 85 years experience among the six members. The city has unique advantages and disadvantages with a board that’s served together for so long. Few…

Acworth September 24, 2017

Acworth mayor and board run unopposed, cancel November elections

Since all incumbents face no opposition, the Acworth Board of Aldermen voted at its meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, to cancel this year’s general election. “You look at the board as…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 14, 2025

Marietta Cobb Museum is Building Community Through Art

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] My wife, Cecilie, and I rarely win the…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 14, 2025

“My name is Pepper, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 14, 2025

“My name is Heidi, and I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Fuel Cost July 14, 2025

Average gasoline price in Georgia remains unchanged

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia remained unchanged at an average cost of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The EV charging rate also maintained its…

Youth activities July 14, 2025

Girl Scouts and Carter’s announce new immersive reading program

Girl Scouts and Carter’s Level Up the Typical Summer Book Club Reading Equals Adventure with Plot-Inspired Activities and Experiments for 200+ Area Girls: Cobb and Fulton Top Participating Counties The…

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“A season of new leadership:” Acworth appoints new city manager

Acworth gives city staff $200 incentives to take COVID-19 vaccines

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long?

Acworth mayor and board run unopposed, cancel November elections