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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…

Smyrna July 16, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful features document shredding, volunteer opportunities, environmental education

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following announcement about upcoming and ongoing events: Save the Date! Document Shredding: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wolfe…

Transportation & Development July 16, 2025

GDOT and Cobb DOT seek public input on Bells Ferry Road/Noonday Creek bridge replacement

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County and the state of Georgia departments of transportation seek feedback on a proposed roadway bridge replacement adjoining the Town Center area. Officials are seeking…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2025

“My name is Freddie. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2025

“I’m a cat 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Education July 16, 2025

Cobb school board policy change appears to cut public comments from broadcast

Screenshot of Janice Kelley criticizing the district’s book removal policy during public comments at the infamous September 2023 board meeting. By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education will…

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