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Kennesaw July 20, 2025

Kennesaw to study reworking misdemeanor cannibas ordinance

By Ana Markosi The Kennesaw City Council voted to draft a proposed ordinance that would reduce the penalty for misdemeanor cannabis possession at the council meeting on July 7. Mayor…

Kennesaw June 2, 2025

Kennesaw officials at odds over ‘decriminalizing’ cannabis

By Rebecca Gaunt At Tuesday’s work session, Kennesaw Councilman Anthony Gutierrez called for the city to reduce penalties for recreational cannabis use, a proposal that launched a lengthy discussion rife…

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Health Care May 10, 2023

Legal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 9, 2023 Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant’s main psychoactive ingredient,…

Cobb County August 14, 2019

Cobb develops stop-gap policy on marijuana arrests

In light of the confusion generated by the difficulty in telling the difference between hemp, which is legal under the recently enacted Georgia Hemp Farming Act, and marijuana, Cobb has…

Cobb County Police Department July 3, 2017

Register issues statement on controversial Cobb County Police marijuana arrests

Cobb County Police Chief Michael Register issued a statement today regarding the controversial policy under which drivers were charged with DUI despite testing negative for marijuana. Register released the following…

Health Care June 29, 2017

The path to Georgia’s medical cannabis law

The path to Haleigh’s Hope Act, Georgia’s medical cannabis law, began in January 2014 when Representative Allen Peake received an email from a mom whose daughter was suffering life-threatening seizures….

Weather August 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 1, 2025, with a high near 94 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Crime & Public Safety August 1, 2025

Victims rights group to honor Cobb law enforcement at National Night Out

Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) distributed the following press release about its event honoring three Cobb County law enforcement officers at the National Night Out on August 5 in…

Education August 1, 2025

Universal Technical Institute plans campus in Smyrna

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), which provides workforce education for the skilled trades, energy, electrical, and transportation industries, is planning to open…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 1, 2025

“My name is Emma, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female orange tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 1, 2025

“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male fawn/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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