racism

protestors with signs across from Wildmans in Kennesaw

Kennesaw June 6, 2020

Protesters Want Wildman’s Confederate Memorabilia Out of Kennesaw

Dozens of protesters gathered in downtown Kennesaw on Friday afternoon to express disfavor with the Wildman’s civil war surplus store. The nearly 50-year-old store has sparked much controversy over its…

Acworth June 6, 2020

Acworth city council passes resolution condemning racism

Acworth City Council members passed a resolution at Thursday evening’s meeting condemning racism in light of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and other Black people across the country….

Cobb County Board of Education Chairman David Chastain (screenshot from the video proceedings of the board)

Education October 3, 2019

Updated: Racism cited as factor in Cobb BOE’s decision to stifle board comments

[Update: The Cobb County School District responded to our inquiries for this article after the article was submitted, but before it was published. As editor I should have caught that…

John Nwosu, a school counselor at Garrett Middle School speaking at an event on racial discrimination in Cobb County schools

Cobb County April 30, 2019

Dialogue On Racial Discrimination in Cobb County Schools

Cobb County students shared their personal experiences with racial discrimination on Sunday during an event called Listening Journeys. It was the fourth such event since January and was held at…

Atlanta Diversity, Atlanta History, Opinion December 25, 2016

Atlanta history, race relations, and tolerance — A Christmas Editorial Comment

Leave it to me to be the Grinch. This morning I rolled out of bed and decided to publish a quick feel-good Christmas message. Since Atlanta history is a life-long…

« 1 … 9 10 11

Health & Wellness May 29, 2025

Wellstar plans 230-bed hospital in Acworth

Wellstar Health System announced in a press release it is filing a Letter of Intent with the Georgia Department of Community Health to build a 230-bed hospital in Acworth. A…

Sports May 29, 2025

With Baldwin And Smith-Shawver, A.A. Beats A.I. For Picking Prospects

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Ever since I began writing for the Cobb County Courier, I’ve done an article about the national baseball “experts” critique…

Cobb County May 29, 2025

Fewer trash hauler complaints draws praise at Cobb BOC work session

By Mark Woolsey Complaints about trash haulers in Cobb County appear to have dropped significantly after reaching a fever pitch in 2022, a development that drew plaudits from the Board…

Acworth May 29, 2025

Acworth reviews rezoning, annexation at city meeting

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Planning and Zoning Commission held its monthly meeting Tuesday at City Hall. The commission reviewed and voted on two applications for potential rezoning and annexation efforts…

Weather & Environment May 29, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 29, 2025, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News

racism

Updated: Racism cited as factor in Cobb BOE’s decision to stifle board comments

Dialogue On Racial Discrimination in Cobb County Schools

Atlanta history, race relations, and tolerance — A Christmas Editorial Comment