July 4

Powder Springs June 17, 2021

UPDATE: Carnival Canceled. Powder Springs to host carnival for Independence Day weekend

UPDATE: Due to a tragic accident that took the life of the wife of the carnival’s owner, the carnival has been canceled. The SpringsFest will continue as scheduled. The City…

Cobb County Police Department July 5, 2018

Passenger killed in Powder Springs on July 4

Powder Springs crash among fatal holiday accidents According to a public information release from the Cobb County Police Department, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal collision on C.H….

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Kennesaw July 22, 2025

Kennesaw approves short-term rental ordinance

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw will begin issuing licenses for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb accommodations in people’s primary residences, this fall. The city will review the zoning and licensing framework…

Mableton July 22, 2025

Three juvenile suspects arrested in connection with Mableton shooting

The Cobb County Police Department arrested three juvenile suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Padgett Drive in Mableton. View Larger Map The public information from the department…

Elections July 22, 2025

Councilwoman Dami Oladapo announces bid for reelection to Mableton City Council, District 2

Councilwoman Dami Oladapo submitted the following press release announcing her bid for reelection to Mableton City Council, District 2: Mableton City Councilwoman Dami Oladapo today officially announces her campaign for…

Elections July 22, 2025

Candidates for office in Cobb: send us your press releases, but with one condition

The Cobb County Courier welcomes announcements from candidates for office in the county. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office to represent all or part of…

Opinion & Editorial July 22, 2025

Instead of “Shark Week,” We Need To Worry About “Lake Week”

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Every year, we are treated to “Shark Week,” on the Discovery Channel, while other networks and channels cash in by…

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July 4

UPDATE: Carnival Canceled. Powder Springs to host carnival for Independence Day weekend

Passenger killed in Powder Springs on July 4