Cobb County

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

Candidate forum set for Oct. 5: UPDATED WITH LIST OF CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS

A candidate forum will be held Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Christian Center, 3831 Tramore Pointe Parkway in Austell, offering voters an opportunity to meet…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 2, 2026

Cobb County Advance Voting Quiz: Are You Ready for November 3?

Advance voting for the November 3 General Election in Cobb begins soon, and it isn’t too early to make sure you’re prepared to exercise your most important civic duty in…

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Elections October 2, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings at Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government October 1, 2026

At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings/ by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Tuesday evening, District 2 residents of Mableton gathered for a town hall meeting with Councilman…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 30, 2026

Cobb Cuisine Culture & Community Quiz (Part 1)

By Larry Felton Johnson Brian Benefield has been writing the wonderful periodic column Cobb Cuisine Community and Culture for us for quite some time. He usually focuses on restaurants, but…

Opinion September 30, 2026

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County is about to play host to the Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This…

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Community Life, Libraries September 30, 2026

Switzer Library’s October Schedule is a Candy Bag of Events

By Kelly Johnson SWITZER’S OCTOBER SCHEDULE IS A CANDY BAG OF EVENTS Trick-or-treat, Charles D. Switzer Library has plenty to consume this October, but it’s not all candy. With handfuls…

Cobb County Medical Examiner's building on County Services Parkway

Crime & Public Safety September 30, 2026

Autopsy Reveals New Details in Shanteria Mosley Killing

By Mark Woolsey An autopsy and police investigative work have brought out new details in the killing of Shanteria Mosley, whose dismembered remains were found at a Smyrna apartment complex…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 29, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

How much do you know about Acworth? In Part 3 of our quiz, the questions move beyond the city’s lakes and familiar landmarks to its government, schools, parks and an…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2026