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Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics June 19, 2025

Two Democrats running for Georgia Public Service Commission are poised for a runoff

by Jill Nolin and Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Two Democratic candidates for the Georgia Public Service…

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Cobb County September 4, 2023

Cobb Elections will celebrate National Voter Registration Day

In a democratic republic like the United States voting is not only a privilege, but a duty. In order to have a thriving democracy elected officials need to be held…

Smyrna September 10, 2015

Candidates for the Nov. 3 Smyrna election

The following candidates were certified by the Director of Cobb County Board of Elections for the Smyrna city election to be held Nov. 3, 2015: MAYOR Alex Backry A. Max…

Weekend Quiz June 21, 2025

Cobb Courier Saturday Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2025

Cobb animal services issues statement disputing “grossly exaggerated” social media post

Photo above from the Cobb Animal Services website Cobb County Animal Services issued a statement on what they state are exaggerated numbers of pets euthanized at Cobb County’s Animal Shelter,…

Community Life June 21, 2025

Cobb Lions win honors at the Lions Clubs State Convention

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention: The Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention came to it’s pinnacle at the…

Food and Restaurants June 21, 2025

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park is about to gain a new tenant. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux throws open the doors Monday at 11 a.m., a restaurant employee…

Weather June 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…