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Mableton August 19, 2023

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…

Festivals October 7, 2021

The Welcome to South Cobb Festival to feature entertainment at a beautiful site on the river

It’s just two days until the Welcome to South Cobb Festival. The event will be held this Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Riverview Landing; 6255…

Music September 2, 2021

Welcome to South Cobb highlights live music

The organizers of the Welcome to South Cobb festival issued the following press release, highlighting the live entertainment scheduled for the event: [Smyrna, GA]. Southern Rock, Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop,…

Cobb County August 28, 2021

‘Welcome to South Cobb’ festival announces activities for children

The “Welcome to South Cobb” festival has announced the children’s activities for the event. Welcome to South Cobb will be held on October 9, 2021, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m….

Cobb County August 10, 2021

Welcome to South Cobb festival October 9

A Welcome to South Cobb festival will be held on October 9, 2021 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Riverview Landing, 6255 Riverview Road, Mableton, GA 30126 (City of Smyrna)….

A map showing the outline of Cobb County Police Precinct 2 in the southernmost part of Cobb County

Cobb County May 5, 2021

Police Discussion Group for Precinct 2 to hold Community Virtual Forum

The Police Discussion Group will host a Community Virtual Forum on Thursday May 20 at 7 p.m. The discussion group is a collaboration between local police and community leaders from…

2020 Elections December 11, 2020

South Cobb among locations for “Good Trouble” marches and votercades on Monday Dec 14

South Cobb (in the Riverside community of unincorporated Austell) is among the locations of the votercades being held across the state on Monday to encourage Black and Brown voters to…

line rounds the corner and stretches around three sides of the building at South Cobb Regional library voting site

2020 Elections October 13, 2020

Number of voting machines at each polling site in Cobb County

The Courier visited two polling sites for advance voting in Cobb County, both in South Cobb, yesterday, and voters who had finished casting their ballots gave significantly different wait times…

Austell September 1, 2018

Austell Community Taskforce forum

The Austell Community Taskforce (ACT) met with residents and community leaders on Saturday, Aug. 25 to explore next steps in making the community whole after a number of crises that…

Cobb County Police Department, Precinct 2 August 31, 2018

Teen arrested for impersonating a police officer

A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer in South Cobb on Monday. [Editor’s note: The policy of the Cobb County Courier is to omit the names of…

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Kennesaw November 30, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Kennesaw man in drugs and weapons case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Kennesaw to be charged with holding large quantities of marijuana and…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day: “My name is Melvyn, and I’m a sweet 11-pound boy who needs a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male gray tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a big girl, and like most retrievers, I have a big loving heart. Please adopt me!”

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

Opinion November 30, 2023

When College Students Gamble, The Odds Are Stacked Against Them

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gambling is a serious addiction. And college kids are more likely to fall prey to it. Schools must get the…

Smyrna November 30, 2023

Smyrna’s Matt Simpson Helps USA Goalball Team Punch Ticket to Paris 2024 Paralympics

Photo above: Matt Simpson (#7) of Smyrna, Ga., makes a save during the goalball competition at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Bill Kellick of the U.S. Association…