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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 27, 2023

Georgia House proposal for cigarette tax hike to promote public health runs into anti-tax buzzsaw

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 24, 2023 Georgia smokers and vapers could be paying more for their nicotine…

Smyrna September 4, 2019

Smyrna bans tobacco sale to anyone under age 21

Reacting to a rapid rise in youth smoking, the Smyrna city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. “The…

Uncategorized June 21, 2025

Feral hogs and peanuts prompt KSU AI project

By Mark Woolsey Feral hogs in Georgia cause an estimated $150 million in agricultural damage each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To address this growing threat, Kennesaw…

Weekend Quiz June 21, 2025

Cobb Courier Saturday Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2025

Cobb animal services issues statement disputing “grossly exaggerated” social media post

Photo above from the Cobb Animal Services website Cobb County Animal Services issued a statement on what they state are exaggerated numbers of pets euthanized at Cobb County’s Animal Shelter,…

Community Life June 21, 2025

Cobb Lions win honors at the Lions Clubs State Convention

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention: The Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention came to it’s pinnacle at the…

Food and Restaurants June 21, 2025

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park is about to gain a new tenant. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux throws open the doors Monday at 11 a.m., a restaurant employee…