Hall of Fame

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports January 10, 2025

Why Braves Catcher Brian McCann Belongs on Baseball’s Hall-of-Fame Ballot

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This is an all-points bulletin to all die-hard Atlanta Braves fans. Your words, your posts, and reposts on social media…

Sports January 8, 2025

Ex-Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner is way overdue for a Hall-of-Fame induction

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College For former Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner, it’s the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded, and he’s come…

Sports November 27, 2024

No Excuses For Keeping Andruw Jones Out Of The Hall Of Fame

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Amazingly, the greatest defensive centerfielder in Major League Baseball history, who just happens to have 400 home runs and 1289…

Mableton January 20, 2025

Volunteers turn out for two MLK Day events in Mableton

Photo above: volunteers at Word of Faith MLK Day litter cleanup Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs passed along reports and photos from two MLK Day litter cleanup events in Mableton,…

Health Care January 20, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 10 to January 16

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Climate and Weather January 20, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, January 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, January 20, 2025, with a high near 29 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 20, 2025

“I’m Shadow, and I’ll follow you around the house like one!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 20, 2025

“I’m Lismore, and I’m ready for a permanent home and family!”

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

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Hall of Fame

Why Braves Catcher Brian McCann Belongs on Baseball’s Hall-of-Fame Ballot

Ex-Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner is way overdue for a Hall-of-Fame induction

No Excuses For Keeping Andruw Jones Out Of The Hall Of Fame