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Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County December 14, 2019

Cobb Police: Cumberland Mall shooting not an “active shooter event”

The Cobb County Police Department sent the following tweets this afternoon about the reported gunfire at Cumberland Mall. The Courier will report more information as it becomes available. *No Active…

A silvery tower of the thyssenkrupp facility rising above the Battery area adjacent to SunTrust Park.

Cobb County Business August 8, 2018

thyssenkrupp building near SunTrust Park

In July, county officials announced that thyssenkrupp, the international industrial conglomerate that is widely known for its elevators, is planning to build offices and a 420-foot quality control center on Circle 75…

Smyrna City Attorney Scott Cochran swears in more than a dozen public speakers during Monday night's city council meeting for hearing on Cumberland Community Church property (photo by Haisten Willis)

Smyrna, Zoning July 17, 2018

Smyrna denies zoning request from Cumberland Community Church for Spring Road apartments

Cumberland Community Church is in the midst of moving to a new building, but will have to do a lot more work to sell its old one after the Smyrna…

Smyrna August 17, 2017

Major mixed-use development could replace strip mall, Emerson office park in Cumberland

A mixed-use development totaling more than 525,000 square feet could replace an aging strip center and the Emerson Center office complex near SunTrust Park and The Battery in the Cumberland…

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Crime & Public Safety July 31, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

In a public information release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2025

“My name is Leo, and I’m a kitty 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 male tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2025

“My name is Legolas, and I’m a puppy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Immigration July 31, 2025

Immigrant Kids Detained in ‘Unsafe and Unsanitary’ Sites as Trump Team Seeks To End Protections

This article by Sandy West first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sandy West July 30, 2025 A child developed a rash after he was prevented from changing…

Government & Politics July 31, 2025

State Election Board accuses Lyft of violating the law by offering discounted rides to the polls

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 30, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board has accused the rideshare company Lyft of…

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Cobb Police: Cumberland Mall shooting not an “active shooter event”

thyssenkrupp building near SunTrust Park

Smyrna denies zoning request from Cumberland Community Church for Spring Road apartments

Major mixed-use development could replace strip mall, Emerson office park in Cumberland