Cobb County Circuit Defender

Criminal Justice System June 18, 2022

“You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you”: Scott Halperin named new Cobb Circuit Defender

“You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” If you watch cop shows on TV you have no doubt…

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Climate and Weather April 19, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, April 19, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 19, 2024, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Education April 18, 2024

Cobb County School District proposes $1.85 billion budget with staff raises

by Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education heard the proposed FY 2025 $1.85 billion budget presentation at Thursday’s work session, hours before the first public hearing to allow…

Smyrna April 18, 2024

When Smyrna’s speed limit was 8 mph

The June 3, 1909 issue of a now-defunct newspaper called the Atlanta Georgian published the following story about a speed-limit ordinance Smyrna’s city council had recently passed (we’ve included a…

Marietta April 18, 2024

Marietta History Center schedules two immersive walking tours of the city cemetery

The Marietta History Center has scheduled two immersive walking tours of the Marietta City Cemetery, located at 420 West Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA 30064. The dates are April 27 and…

Marietta April 18, 2024

Call for artists! Juried fine art show in Marietta accepting applications

Marietta Art in the Park seeks artists for its three-day juried Fine Arts Festival, which will be held on Labor Day weekend, August 31 – September 2, 2024. The venue…