David Ralston

Georgia November 23, 2022

Georgia leaders pay tribute to Speaker David Ralston as he lies in state at Capitol

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 23, 2022 House Speaker David Ralston made his final journey to the Georgia…

Guest Opinion November 21, 2022

David Ralston cared, and Georgia is the better for it

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I remember the first time I met Speaker David Ralston, though he was not yet Speaker. I had been working with the parent of a local…

Education April 3, 2021

Cobb school district announces details of $1000 payouts to full-time staff

The Cobb County School District distributed a press release yesterday outlining the details on the $1000 payouts to full-time staff, and $490 supplements to part-time employees. The press release is…

Public Transit February 16, 2018

The ATL: How transit could finally take off in Cobb County

If influential state legislators have their way, and if voters agree, a public transit service known as The ATL — Atlanta-region Transit Link — could one day link 13 counties…

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Cobb County October 1, 2023

Controversial QT station rezoning request scheduled for October 3 planning commission hearing

[Photo above: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] The application for rezoning that would allow a QuickTrip gasoline station and convenience store on Canton Road at the intersection with Jamerson Road…

Cobb County October 1, 2023

Cobb elections board to host town hall meeting Tuesday October 3

Free and fair elections should be the defining characteristic of American democracy, and all citizens need to play a role to make sure we live up to that ideal. An…

Cobb County October 1, 2023

Hooper-McWilliams Cemetery in Cobb County, with a Slideshow

[Entrance to the Hooper-McWilliams cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)] The Hooper-McWilliams Cemetery began on the property of Cobb County resident Thomas Hooper, one of the first European-American residents of…

Mableton October 1, 2023

Lane closures on Mableton Parkway continue overnight Sunday, October 1

The lane closures will continue on Mableton Parkway overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and affects the stretch of…

Transportation October 1, 2023

Austell Road lane closures continue Sunday overnight, October 1, 2023

The lane closure will continue on Austell Road overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and is on the stretch…