Girls Inc.

Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill, in a courtroom wearing judicial robe

Cobb Courts August 25, 2025

Judge Kellie Hill wins award from Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta

Photo above courtesy of Cobb County Marietta-headquartered Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta named Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie S. Hill as the recipient of its 2025 BOLD Award at…

Cobb County December 8, 2021

Girls, Inc. announces Brunch with Santa

Girls, Inc. issued the following press release about their Brunch with Santa event: Marietta, Ga. (December 8, 2021) — Santa Claus is coming to Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta for…

A group of girls in Girls Inc t-shirts with the Georgia State University mascot Pounce the panther

Education November 11, 2021

Girls, Inc. to hold College Fair Saturday, November 13

Marietta-based Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta has extended an invitation to parents and their daughters to a free College Fair event on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. – 2…

A flyer showing two young girls in costume smiling

Holidays October 27, 2021

Girls, Inc. to hold Trunk-or-Treat event in Marietta

Girls, Inc. issued the following press release about Trunk-or-Treat, a Halloween-themed event that is part of the Lights On Afterschool rallies. Read all about it in the press release reprinted…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Education October 9, 2021

Girls, Inc awarded grant from GA Dept of Education

Marietta-headquartered Girls, Inc. announced in its newsletter that it was awarded a $427,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Education. According to the announcement, The Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time…

Cobb County September 25, 2021

Girls Inc announces new weekend program

Marietta-based nonprofit Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta submitted the following announcement of a new program. The first event took place today, but the ongoing program will offer workshops and field…

Marietta September 13, 2021

Girls Inc. announces virtual Strong, Smart, Bold Awards

Marietta-headquartered Girl’s Inc. of Greater Atlanta issued the following announcement of their virtual Strong, Smart, and Bold Awards ceremony: Marietta, Ga. (September 13, 2021) — Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta…

Marietta September 10, 2021

Girls, Inc. virtual Strong, Smart, & Bold Awards next Thursday

Girls, Inc. announced that its virtual Strong, Smart, & Bold Awards will be held next Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. You can RSVP and sign up to watch the…

flyer for Girls Inc. scholarship as described in the article

Cobb County July 17, 2021

Girls Inc. announces scholarship opportunities

Marietta-based nonprofit Girls Inc. has announced their annual “Strong, Smart, and Bold Scholarships,” which has a deadline of July 30 to apply. You can view the application by following this…

Cobb County Sheriff's Office September 4, 2025

Detainee search at Cobb jail unavailable due to systems maintenance

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced that detainee search is unavailable due to systems maintenance, and that members of the public who need information on a detainee should phone (770)…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2025

“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male apricot/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2025

“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 white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Food and Restaurants September 4, 2025

Sully’s Steamers offers unique and cleverly-name sandwiches on Marietta Square

By Mark Woolsey It was a visit to a college-town eatery that changed the lives of Lauren Balas, her husband Tommy and the couple’s three daughters. Balas was in Clemson,…

Weather September 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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