parks and recreation

Parks & Recreation, Parks in Cobb County May 15, 2026

K. Lynn Berry appointed Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area superintendent

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will soon have new leadership. The National Park Service announced Thursday that it had selected K. Lynn Berry for the job of Superintendent. She…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County May 10, 2026

Marietta names Eric Black director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities

The city of Marietta announced on its website that Eric Black has been named as the city’s new director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, putting him in charge of parks…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County April 22, 2026

Marietta to celebrate completion of $1.5M Larry Ceminsky Park improvements with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The City of Marietta will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 4 to mark the completion of more than $1.5 million in improvements to Larry Ceminsky Park, a project aimed at…

Community Life, Things to Do April 19, 2026

Cobb PARKS posts summer camp schedule for 2026

If you’re looking for a summer camp experience for your kids, and want to keep in local, Cobb PARKS has something for the interests of nearly every child or teen….

Sports March 20, 2026

Marietta approves land sale for Atlanta NWSL training complex

The City of Marietta has entered into an agreement with AMB Sports and Entertainment for the sale of property at 1033 Franklin Gateway, clearing the way for a headquarters and…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 21, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 21, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Government & Politics May 21, 2026

Georgia voters pick likely future congresswoman, send other hopefuls to runoffs

by Ross Williams and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 Georgia’s congressional delegation is about to look very…

Government & Politics, State Government May 21, 2026

Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 21, 2026 The field of candidates to fill an open seat on the…

History May 21, 2026

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

by John Broich, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised…