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Mableton August 17, 2023

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens meets with Cobb Public Safety leaders

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens distributed the following press release about his meeting with Cobb public safety leaders, along with County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris, and Community Development Director Jessica Guinn:…

Cobb County Police Chief Michael Register (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County June 22, 2023

GBI Director Mike Register resigning to return to his former position as Cobb County Public Safety Director

According to a public information release from Cobb County, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on June 27 to appoint Michael Register as the county’s Public Safety Director,…

Georgia September 3, 2022

Michael Register appointed to Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a list of appointments to state boards in a press release yesterday, and among those was Michael Register’s appointment to the Georgia Board of Private…

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Cobb County August 17, 2022

Musical chairs in the justice system as Cobb-connected officials get new appointments

Cobb is picking up two Superior Court judges who are very familiar to the county, and at the same time a former Cobb police chief and assistant chief deputy will…

Georgia August 15, 2022

Kemp appoints Michael Register as new GBI Director

Governor Brian Kemp announced today that he has appointed Michael Register as the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Register served as chief of the Cobb County Police Department,…

Cobb County Police Department February 17, 2018

Cobb Police Chief Register appointed to Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Cobb Police Chief Michael Register was appointed to the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) by Gov. Nathan Deal. According to the POST website: It is the mission of…

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…

Cobb County Police Department June 14, 2017

Michael Register approved, sworn in, as Cobb police chief

Michael Register, the former police chief of Clayton County, was approved and sworn in as the new Cobb County police chief yesterday at the regular Cobb County Board of Commissioners…

Cobb County Police Department June 13, 2017

Ott votes against approval of Michael Register as Cobb police chief

Citing problems with the selection process, Cobb County District Commissioner Bob Ott cast the sole vote against the approval of Michael Register as Cobb County police chief. He said his vote…

Cobb County police May 15, 2017

Current Clayton County police chief recommended to become Cobb County police chief

Michael Register, the current Clayton County police chief, has been recommended by Interim County Manager Rob Hosack for appointment as Cobb County police chief. Register has more than 30 years…

Arts & Culture May 17, 2025

From Laughter to Longing: Naach Academy Explores the Nine Emotions in Dance

Photo above by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson On Saturday, May 10, I had the good fortune to be in the audience of the Naach Dance…

Transportation & Development May 17, 2025

Lane closures on I-20 and I-285 in Cobb and Fulton for West Interchange Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures on I-20 and I-285 beginning Wednesday May 21 to install a Smart Work Zone system. According to the press release, “Smart Work…

Education May 17, 2025

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the 2026 $1.86 million budget Thursday, which Superintendent Chris Ragsdale described as “tighter than usual.” The millage…

Crime & Public Safety May 17, 2025

Mattie’s Call: Missing woman with dementia in Marietta

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release last night: Fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones is missing and has dementia. She was reported missing around 8:00…

Weather & Environment May 17, 2025

Line of thunderstorms to move through Georgia Saturday, May 17

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia for Saturday, May 17. It warns of strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the region today and into the…

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