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Cobb County May 22, 2024

Settlement reached with former Gov. Roy Barnes in Cobb zoning dispute

By Caleb Groves At the Cobb County Board of Commissioners’ monthly zoning hearings, the board approved signing a settlement litigation for a rezoning application denied in 2023, applied for by…

Mableton March 3, 2023

Roy Barnes endorses Michael Owens in Mableton mayoral race

Michael Owens, one of the candidates hoping to serve as the first mayor of Mableton since the residents voted to incorporate in last November’s election, picked up a significant endorsement,…

Mableton March 10, 2022

Former Governor Roy Barnes to serve as Honorary Grand Marshall in Taste of Mableton parade

The Mableton Improvement Coalition announced in the press release reprinted below that former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes will serve as Honorary Grand Marshall for the inaugural Taste of Mableton Parade,…

2020 Elections December 31, 2020

Craig Owens sworn in as Cobb County Sheriff

Craig Owens was sworn in as Cobb County sheriff, a historic landmark since Owens became the first Black sheriff in the 189-year history of the county. The oath of office…

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Defense industry December 22, 2024

Lockheed Martin gets up to an additional $11.8 billion on existing F-35 contract

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin will be awarded a “not-to-exceed $11,762,911,991” modification to…

Cobb County December 22, 2024

Two Sweetwater Mission food distributions highlighted

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distribution events in South Cobb: Food distribution at Friendship Revival Center Barry submitted the…

Climate and Weather December 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, with a high near 46 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Acworth December 22, 2024

Jeff’s Bagel Run: scratch-made bagels in Acworth

By Mark Woolsey There’s a new entry on the bagel front in Acworth, and its name might make you blink. Co-owner Valee Desai says their store, dubbed Jeff’s Bagel Run,…

Mableton December 21, 2024

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

[We’re reworking and republishing some of the articles published in the Cobb County Courier in its earlier years. This was originally published in 2017, which was the 50th anniversary of…

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Roy Barnes

Settlement reached with former Gov. Roy Barnes in Cobb zoning dispute

Roy Barnes endorses Michael Owens in Mableton mayoral race

Former Governor Roy Barnes to serve as Honorary Grand Marshall in Taste of Mableton parade

Craig Owens sworn in as Cobb County Sheriff