Sheriff Craig Owens

The Pebblebrook High School Marching Band

Cobb County October 7, 2023

Photos from two community events: Faith & Blue March + KCB recycling

[Photo of the Pebblebrook High School Marching Band provided by Barry Krebs] Barry Krebs is well known in Mableton and other parts of south Cobb for the wide variety of volunteer work…

David Jones wearing a blue suit and yellow tie.

Cobb County May 25, 2023

Cobb Sheriff Owens appoints David Jones as new chief of staff

In a public information release this afternoon Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens announced the appointment of David Jones as the new Chief of Staff at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office….

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Criminal Justice System April 18, 2022

Cobb jail earns accreditation by National Commission on Correctional Health Care again

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following public information release announcing its accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Marietta, GA – The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office…

Donna Carter, Wellpath’s Southeast Regional Director of Mental Health Services

Criminal Justice System November 15, 2021

24/7 mental health services for detainees takes effect at Cobb Adult Detention Center

With a press conference and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office officially kicked off its program of providing 24-hour mental health services for detainees at the Cobb County…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Criminal Justice System August 16, 2021

Jail auditor impressed by changes at Cobb County Adult Detention Center

By Arielle Robinson An outside auditor that Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens brought in to review the Cobb County Adult Detention Center saw minor issues amid a mostly positive evaluation…

Criminal Justice System August 13, 2021

Two detainees graduate from Cobb Sheriff Office’s new incarcerated fathers program

By Arielle Robinson Thursday morning, two detainees at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center graduated from a program administered locally by the sheriff’s department and the Urban League of Greater…

Cobb County July 24, 2021

Cobb Sheriff Owens announces three fugitive arrests

The Cobb County Sheriff’s office announced the arrest of three fugitives today by the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task…

Major (now Sheriff) Craig Owens speaking at South Cobb Business Associations luncheon used in article about Owens statement on attacks on Asian-Americans

Cobb County April 29, 2021

UPDATE: GBI investigating apparent suicide death of Cobb County detainee

Update: The detainee at the Cobb County detention center who reportedly attempted suicide has died of his injuries. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office issued the following update: The detainee was…

Weather June 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 16, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 16, 2025

“My name is Russet, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 16, 2025

“My name is Toffee, and 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 female tortoiseshell domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Government & Politics June 16, 2025

Atlanta City Council members block controversial skybridge for new Georgia legislative building

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 12, 2025 The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over…

Transportation & Development June 16, 2025

How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

by Julene Paul, University of Texas at Arlington and Josh Davidson, Oberlin College and Conservatory, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation…

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