Marietta

History November 23, 2023

Grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

Throughout the early years of medical education schools in need of cadavers would often resort to the illegal service of grave robbers, also called “body snatchers.” The most well-known case…

Scales of Justice with the word justice over it.

Georgia November 1, 2023

Georgia AG Carr issues statement on convictions in Marietta drive-by shooting case

The office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement about the convictions in a gang-related drive-by shooting in Marietta: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Nicholas…

Transportation October 20, 2023

Alternating lane closure on Dallas Highway in Cobb County to last through the weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on Dallas Highway beginning Friday evening, October 20, and lasting until Monday morning. The GDOT press release described the scope and…

An elaborate spread of glasses of wine on a table with a white cloth

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 12, 2023

Sip, Shop, and be sociable at the Marietta Wine Market

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] We always know someone when walking into the familiar environs of Marietta Wine Market because we’ve been…

A Seacuterie (a mix of seafood and other finger foods and sauces on a board)

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 4, 2023

Mac’s Raw Bar & Market Feels Good in All the Right Ways

[This column by Brian Benefield is part of the series Cobb Cuisine Culture and Community] Going to Mac’s Raw Bar & Market feels good, like a comfy pair of jeans or…

A paved trail abruptly ends in a grassy patch

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 4, 2023

City of Marietta asks for citizen input for study on Mountain to River Trail

Marietta is seeking citizen input for a study on the Mountain to River Trail. The city posted the following notice on its website: “The City of Marietta is conducting a…

Image of I-75 road sign in article about lane closures

Transportation June 23, 2023

Three southbound lanes to close over the weekend on I-75 near Marietta

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced Friday weekend lane closures on I-75 in the Marietta area. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work as…

The front of the Strand Theatre, with a large old-fashioned marquee

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 14, 2023

Karen Knotts “Tied Up In Knotts” at The Strand Theatre

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I have sentimental memories of whistling along with the opening theme of The Andy Griffith Show,…

A large stack of leather bags of various types: purses, luggage etc

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 7, 2023

Quality is Paramount at Marietta’s Go Forth Goods

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I met the owner of Go Forth Goods, Nathan Martin, at a local coffee shop, where he…

Crime March 16, 2023

19-year-old man pleads guilty for Marietta armed robbery

According to a public information release from the office of Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady, Jr., Ezra Dangelo Ford, 19, entered a guilty plea for armed robbery in a…

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Education December 1, 2023

Group accuses Cobb County School District of retaliation against critics

By Rebecca Gaunt A press conference was held Thursday by the Cobb Community Care Coalition that leveled charges of retaliation by Cobb County School District against critics of the district…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Benito, and as you can plainly see I’m very curious about whether you plan to adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male lynx point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Marietta December 1, 2023