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Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta October 30, 2025

Suspect in Marietta homicide captured

By Mark Woolsey A man Marietta police labeled a dangerous fugitive was taken into custody in connection with a homicide earlier this week. Pharron Banks, 26, was sought since an argument…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County September 27, 2025

Second homicide at same Cobb Cumberland-area motel within a week

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police have made arrests in two high-profile homicides at the same Cumberland-area hotel this week. In the most recent instance, officers were called to the…

Cobb County September 25, 2025

Arrest made in killing of 9-month-old girl in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey One arrest has been made, and more may come in the killing of a 9-month-old girl at a Cumberland-area hotel. Police say they were called to the…

Marietta August 28, 2025

More information released about Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police are releasing more information about Tuesday afternoon’s fatal shooting at a Chevron Gas station. Police say the suspect in the case, a 24-year-old Savannah man,…

Cobb County August 19, 2025

Arrest made in 2024 Cobb homicide

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police think the culprits in a 2024 homicide have been caught. Curtis Coleman, 43, of Powder Springs, was found shot to death in a car…

Cobb County March 14, 2025

Suspected homicide on Pat Mell Road

Sgt. Eric Smith of the Cobb County Police Department distributed the following public information release: On March 13, 2025, at approximately 8:25 AM, uniformed patrol officers of the Cobb County…

Powder Springs police car taken toward passenger sideview

Powder Springs March 11, 2025

Powder Springs police investigate fatal shooting on New Macland Road

The Powder Springs Police Department announced a fatal shooting in the 3200 block of New Macland Road. Police had responded to a report of a person shot on Sunday March…

Vinings February 28, 2025

Apparent murder/suicide in Vinings

Officer Shenise Barner of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a public information release that an incident took place yesterday afternoon that department investigators believe was a murder/suicide. The…

Powder Springs February 18, 2025

Powder Springs man arrested in connection with Feb 15 homicide

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Cobb County February 6, 2025

Man shot and killed on Windy Hill Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department responded to a report of a person shot at 2359 Windy Hill Road on February…

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Transportation November 7, 2025

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2025 The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie. The award-winning actor, director and real estate…

Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

by Marisha Burden, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We’ve all been there: You wait 45 minutes in the exam…

Government & Politics November 7, 2025

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines….

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