Daxton Wilder 
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
When Ron Johnson went into unexpected cardiac arrest last month while visiting a friend in Johns Creek, his life was in jeopardy. But the 87-year-old Marietta man is alive and well today because of the quick and valiant efforts of first responders. Johnson was having chest trouble at a local home on March 11 when … Read more
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
Families would love some of the amazing arcades in New York City, a busy city well-known for its never-ending attractions. Whether you live here or are visiting the Big Apple with children, these arcades provide a fun selection of classic and contemporary games suitable for all ages. Here is a list of the 12 top … Read more
The Cobb County Courier is happy to present the Cat of the Day, a handsome male tabby that is about medium in size, rescued from the Cobb Animal Shelter. This short-haired domestic beauty is searching for a family to love him forever and a place to call home. Like this sweet tabby, cats are more … Read more
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
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
Key shopping center Towne Lake Plaza on Towne Lake Parkway is about to undergo a major makeover thanks to the majority approval of remodeling plans by the Woodstock City Council. The April 22 decision approves renovations that are expected to improve the 28,000 square foot shopping area at 150 Towne Lake Parkway in terms of … Read more
38 condos in a planned mixed-use complex along Highway 92 in Woodstock have been withdrawn. Residents in the area and the Woodstock Planning Commission both fiercely opposed the decision. Before a planned City Council decision on April 22, Michelle Horstemeyer of South on Main, LLC/The JW Collection, withdrew the proposal. At the crossroads of Woodpark … Read more
Pitching brilliance was on full display as Max Fried guided the Atlanta Braves to a dominant shutout victory against the Miami Marlins. Fried is among baseball’s best pitchers, as seen by his outstanding performance on the mound, which astounded both opponents and spectators. Fried, who kept the Marlins’ offense at bay with a stunning diversity … Read more