East Cobb high school athletes make college commitments
High school athletes from around the country made their college commitments this week in what’s known as National Signing Day. That’s when the officially sign scholarship offers to continue their sports careers at the next level. According to the Cobb County School District, Sprayberry High School had 14...
Winning Weekend: Your chance to win tickets to The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers!
Be sure to tune into 97.1 The River all weekend for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers when their Southern Hospitality Tour comes to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on May 23, 2026!. Contest Line: 404-741-9797. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED....
Excellence Elevated: Congratulations to Cherokee HS!
“As a core value of the district, progress serves as the best way to measure improvements,” Cherokee High School Principal Andy Hall said. “To have students and staff focus on progress spurs a continual desire for improvement and for reflection on how to improve. I’m proud of our team for dedication to that...
5 Best New Restaurants in Roswell, Georgia that Everyone is Talking About
Roswell has shifted from a sleepy suburb to one of metro Atlanta’s most interesting dining destinations. Canton Street and the surrounding areas are now packed with chef-driven kitchens, craft cocktail bars, and stylish spots that still feel neighborly and relaxed. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy...
Cobb County Sheds Light on Recycling Challenges and Solutions for To-Go Packaging
Takeout packaging varies in its recyclability. Paper coffee cups are lined with polyethylene plastic to prevent leaks. This lining makes them not recyclable through standard paper recycling programs. Many takeout boxes and bowls have similar coatings, which also prevent them from being recycled despite their paper...
The Massive Antique Store In Georgia With Countless Treasures Locals Keep Talking About
Time travel exists, and I’ve found the portal—it’s right off Roswell Road in Marietta, Georgia, disguised as a sprawling antique mall where yesterday’s treasures become tomorrow’s conversation pieces. The Marietta Antique Mall isn’t just another stop on your weekend errand list—it’s an adventure that unfolds...
The Storybook Dog Bus turns heads, helps rescue dogs find fur-ever homes
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — An eye-catching bus rolling through Cherokee County is turning heads, going viral online, and helping shelter dogs find second chances along the way. It is called the Storybook Dog Bus, and for many in the community, spotting the colorful vehicle packed with excited pups has become a moment of...
“My name is Buckie, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brindle shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see the original text visit this link to the Animal Shelter Catalog.
You’re invited to weigh in on potential Canton grocery store
The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing March 5 to discuss a request to bring a grocery store and offices to Marietta Road. The public hearing was originally scheduled to take place Thursday; however, because the applicant, Properati, LLC, did not meet the abutting property owner notification requirement...
Cobb County to open drive‑thru service for court fine payments
Drive‑thrus make everything from banking to burgers easier. Now, Cobb County is adding court fines to the list.
