10 Black-Owned Museums Where History Still Breathes
Black history doesn’t live behind glass. It lives in rooms where music was made, in neighborhoods that shaped movements, and in stories passed down with intention. Across the United States, Black-owned and Black-led museums serve as cultural anchors, preserving our past while actively shaping how it’s remembered and...
Woman who disappeared while hiking Kennesaw Mountain found safe
Cobb County police are searching for a woman with dementia who disappeared Friday morning.
Ted’s Montana Grill drops Marietta Square plans after online backlash
A vacant lot on Marietta Square remains empty after Ted’s Montana Grill withdrew from its city-approved plan to build on the property after online criticism.
Thunderstorm With Tornado Watch Alert Heading Towards Atlanta, Georgia
A tornado watch has been extended across several counties in Georgia, including areas in close proximity to Atlanta, as a powerful storm system continues to push through the southeastern United States on Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City issued a bulletin at 10:47 a.m. EST, warning...
How the music you play in the car could be affecting your driving
ATLANTA — Atlanta drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel, and for most of us, that means plenty of time with our favorite playlists or radio stations. But does what you listen to actually change the way you drive? A researcher in Australia says the answer is yes—though not always in the ways you might expect.
Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery
Cobb County announced in a news release that four individuals recently graduated from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, marking a powerful step forward in their recovery journeys. The ceremony, held in the Jury Assembly Room at Cobb Superior Court, celebrated their achievements alongside judges, court staff,...
Metro Atlanta high school placed on lockdown after receiving a threat, officials say
ATLANTA — A lockdown at a metro Atlanta high school has been lifted after the school received a threat, officials say. Atlanta Public Schools released a statement saying that Frederick Douglass High School was placed on lockdown after a threat was made against the school. The lockdown was lifted...
Macy’s to shutter Northlake Mall location
As online shopping continues to overshadow brick-and-mortar stores, Macy’s is closing 14 more locations — including one in Atlanta.
AROUND TOWN: Mayor, residents urge Ted’s to ignore haters
Hundreds of community members, including several elected officials, are coming to the defense of Ted’s Montana Grill after the restaurant's CEO said negative social media comments drove the restaurant off from building on a long-vacant lot on Marietta Square. George McKerrow, CEO and co-founder of Ted’s Montana...
“My name is Rex, 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 brown/wheaten terrier. 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.
