Smyrna

Art October 7, 2026

Smyrna History Museum Showcases Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County resident for much of her adult life. Nellie Mae Rowe’s path echoes the life of many African-American woman in the early 20th century. Born…

Photograph of three sets of hands working with a touchpad and calculator, documents and graphs on table before them

Local Business October 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses

Cobb County issued 40 new business licenses in unincorporated areas between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2026, with the listings ranging from construction contractors and professional services to retailers, health-related…

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

Three shrimp tacos on a blue plate with a small red tortilla bowl filled with slice peppers

Food and Restaurants October 1, 2026

Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County

Photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the cultures and contributions of people with Hispanic American Heritage….

Cobb County Medical Examiner's building on County Services Parkway

Crime & Public Safety September 30, 2026

Autopsy Reveals New Details in Shanteria Mosley Killing

By Mark Woolsey An autopsy and police investigative work have brought out new details in the killing of Shanteria Mosley, whose dismembered remains were found at a Smyrna apartment complex…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 28, 2026

Cobb County Mayors Quiz: How Well Do You Know the City Leaders?

How well do you know the people who lead Cobb County’s cities? This five-question quiz covers current mayors, a former mayor and the paths some took to office. See how…

A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business September 26, 2026

New Cobb County Business Licenses Issued Sept. 20-27

Cobb County issued 29 new business licenses in unincorporated areas during the Sept. 20-27 reporting period, with the list ranging from restaurants and retailers to contractors, consultants and personal-service businesses….

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Crime & Public Safety September 26, 2026

Smyrna Man, 18, Charged With Malice Murder in Ongoing Investigation

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier usually omits the names of suspects of crimes unless the crimes are high profile enough that exoneration would be as well publicized as…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness September 26, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Offers Free Mosquito Larvicide Tablets

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following public information release about the availability of free mosquito larvacides to help control the spread of West Nile Virus: Distribution: Friday, Sept….

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 22, 2026

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Church Road in Smyrna

A driver was seriously injured Friday night after a Ford Mustang left Church Road near Groover Drive in the Smyrna area and struck a fence and utility pole, according to…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 7, 2026