Honoring Excellence: 28 County Icons Sign NLIs

Honoring Excellence: 28 County Icons Sign NLIs

Twenty-eight outstanding student-athletes from many counties signed National Letters of Intent (NLIs) to secure their collegiate careers in an event full of pride and enthusiasm. These young men and women have set themselves apart in a wide range of sports by their extraordinary talent, commitment, and intellectual ability. In the sporting careers of these gifted … Read more

In Cartersville Shooting Incident, Two Arrested: Investigation Is Under Progress

In Cartersville Shooting Incident, Two Arrested: Investigation Is Under Progress

Cartersville Police Officers worked with Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agents to make major headway in the investigation of a gunshot that happened on April 23, 2024. In connection to the incident, which happened close to Lee Street in Cartersville, Ronald Michelle Osburn and MaKayla Ann Tanner were arrested. About 9:48 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, … Read more

Smyrna Suspected Poisoning Case: Man Charged with Murder Following Third Illness

Smyrna Suspected Poisoning Case: Man Charged with Murder Following Third Illness

A 51-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder in Smyrna, Georgia, after a third person became seriously ill from alleged poisoned papers. Charges against Little Gaston Stone include sending documents that purportedly exposed people to a dangerous material. After Stone allegedly brought papers to Smyrna Second Baptist Church, an employee of … Read more

Tragic Events: Homelessness and Medical Care in the Criminal Justice System

Tragic Events: Homelessness and Medical Care in the Criminal Justice System

The death of 68-year-old Kennestone Hospital prisoner recently has drawn attention to the relationship between homelessness, healthcare access, and the criminal justice system in Cobb County. The man died tragically in detention of terminal lung cancer while he was being charged with breaking his status as a sex offender. Sheriff Craig Owens said the prisoner, … Read more

Meet Oreo, The Endearing Dog of The Day in Need of a Forever Home from Cobb County Courier

Meet Oreo, The Endearing Dog of The Day in Need of a Forever Home from Cobb County Courier

A unique Cobb County Courier project highlights adoptable pets throughout the county, hoping to place them in the kind homes they so well deserve. Oreo, the medium-sized male pit bull type that is today’s featured pet, is as charming and unusual as his namesake. At Cobb Animal Shelter right now, Oreo is waiting impatiently for … Read more

Cherokee County Recycling Center Temporary Service Outages On Account of Upgrades

Cherokee County Recycling Center Temporary Service Outages On Account of Upgrades

Certain recycling services at Cherokee County’s Blalock Road facility will be temporarily suspended from April 26 to May 7 in order to make necessary improvements to meet growing recycling needs. This project is a component of the county’s initiatives to improve service effectiveness and control the increasing amount of recyclables produced by its citizens. Single-stream … Read more