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Education July 23, 2021

Questions remain after Cobb County School District releases COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District released its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year Tuesday, but many families are frustrated by unanswered questions. [Editor’s note: an open inquiry…

Powder Springs November 23, 2020

City of Powder Springs closes offices due to COVID-19 surge

The City of Powder Springs posted the following announcement on their website, stating that their offices will be closed to the public effective today: To protect public health, City of…

Emory Healthcare facility on South Cobb Drive (photo from the City of Smyrna website)

Smyrna April 16, 2019

Smyrna Council Approves Rezoning for Emory Healthcare Expansion on South Cobb Drive

The Smyrna City Council approved rezoning for a greatly expanded Emory Healthcare facility on South Cobb Drive Monday night. By a 6-0 vote, with Andrea Blustein absent, the council approved…

Cobb & Douglas Public Health July 27, 2018

Cobb & Douglas Public Health joins “Big Latch On” to support breastfeeding

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) and Breastfeed Atlanta are going all out to reinforce a mother’s choice to breastfeed their babies. Although most mothers want to breastfeed, they often…

Screenshot of OASIS map showing bright red for high infant mortality on one south Cobb census tract

Health Care November 20, 2017

Data shows alarming infant mortality rate in a part of South Cobb

This article by Judi Kanne and Haisten Willis is the first in a series of articles the Cobb County Courier will be publishing on health care in Cobb County. While…

Education May 23, 2025

Cobb County School District proceeding with Mableton bus depot over objections

Photo above: Mableton resident Susan Steinway speaks out on school bus depot during public comment at school board meeting By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District issued a bid…

Opinion May 23, 2025

We Need To Protect Our Armed Forces From A Silent Killer

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a silent killer out there, stalking our U.S. Veterans, even those who served decades ago. You can’t see it,…

Transportation & Development May 23, 2025

Cobb DOT to host Touch-a-Truck event this afternoon in Honor of Public Works Week

In celebration of American Public Works Week, the Cobb DOT will host a free Touch A Truck event this afternoon, Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at…

Business & Economy May 23, 2025

Cobb Chamber Seeks Nominations for 2026 Honorary Commanders Class

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, the Honorary Commanders Association is now accepting nominations for its 2026 class, offering a unique opportunity for community and business leaders…

Graphic Novels May 23, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty member wins prestigious Art Directors Club award for creative excellence

[This article by Darius Goodman, with the above photo of Geo Sipp by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] An illustration in his…

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