Local FOP lodge endorses Craig Owens
The Kermit Sanders Lodge #13 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) endorsed Democratic challenger Maj. Craig Owens over incumbent Republican Sheriff Neil Warren in the Cobb County Sheriff’s election….
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‘I can’t breathe’: Calls for Investigation into Kevil Wingo’s Death Rise
COBB COUNTY, GA – Georgia lawmaker David Wilkerson, representatives from the Cobb NAACP and Georgia ACLU held a press conference Thursday at the Cobb County Detention Center and called on…
Sheriff candidates discuss protests, support military-style weapons for Cobb sheriff’s office
Two candidates running for Cobb County sheriff answered questions at a virtual forum Wednesday evening surrounding the protests of police brutality in Atlanta and around the country. The American Civil…
Jaha Howard, Charisse Davis, Ryan Campbell endorse James Herndon for Sheriff
James Herndon, a Democratic candidate for Cobb Count Sheriff, picked up endorsements from three prominent Smyrna-area political figures. School board members Dr. Jaha Howard and Charisse Davis, along with Ryan…
Former Gov. Roy Barnes endorses Craig Owens in race for Cobb County sheriff
Former Gov. Roy Barnes, who served as governor of Georgia from 1999 to 2003, has endorsed Craig Owens in the race for Cobb County Sheriff. “I met Craig when he…
Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds drive-by parade to honor front-line healthcare workers
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office held drive-by parades at both WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Cobb Hospital to honor the front-line healthcare workers who are leading the response to the…
Craig Owens: Candidate for Cobb County Sheriff
Major Craig Owens, currently the commander of Precinct 2 in the Cobb County Police Department, is a candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary for sheriff, where Owens, along with two…
Speakers describe dismal conditions at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center during town hall
Marietta, Ga. – Zion Baptist Church hosted a town meeting last Tuesday evening to discuss the conditions at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Several groups, including the Cobb County…
Second town hall to be held on conditions in Cobb County jail
The ACLU of Georgia announced their second town hall meeting about conditions in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. [ Correction: It has been pointed out to us that Cobb…
ACLU says Cobb Sheriff in potential violation of U.S. Constitution
In a letter to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia stated that alleged absence of clean drinking water at the Cobb County Adult Detention…