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Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County November 11, 2021

Cobb BOC approves social safety net funds from several federal programs

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the commissioners approved the acceptance of federal funds from three sources for programs intended to help disadvantaged residents. The items…

Powder Springs January 26, 2021

More grants for Powder Springs businesses

More grants are available for businesses and nonprofits headquartered in the City of Powder Springs. The city issued the following press release explaining the program and eligibility rules: The City…

Powder Springs October 20, 2020

Powder Springs opens second round of grants for small businesses and nonprofits

The City of Powder Springs has begun second-round applications for its Small Business Grant Program. If you have a business or nonprofit within the Powder Springs city limits, and have…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna October 18, 2020

Smyrna accepting small business grant applications through Oct 30

If you run a small business or nonprofit in the City of Smyrna that has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a grant. The…

Powder Springs September 11, 2020

City of Powder Springs accepting applications for Small Business Grants

The City of Powder Springs issued a press release announcing that grants of up to $5,000 are available to small businesses and non-profits to offset the impact of COVID-19. The…

Cobb County August 31, 2020

COVID-19 financial relief available for Cobb Not-for-Profits

Financial relief is available for Cobb County Not-for-Profit organizations that have been hurt by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The county established the Not-for-Profit Small Organization Relief Grant program, which will…

Smyrna August 20, 2020

Smyrna to create 900 WiFi hotspots for students to learn online

As Smyrna and Cobb County students return to online classes, the city council is chipping in some of its funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act…

Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

Weekend Quiz July 5, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Weather July 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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