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Traffic Alert Issued as Slain Deputy Funeral Procession Begins
Cobb County Police have issued a traffic advisory as the funeral procession for the slain Paulding County Deputy begins. Transportation of Deputy Brandon Cunningham from West Ridge Church in Dallas to Kennesaw Memorial Park began along Dallas Highway shortly after 4 p.m. Friday. Traffic is expected to last until 6 p.m., per the Cobb County Department of Transportation. Spectators are invited to line Dallas Highway to pay their respects. The burial service at Kennesaw Memorial Park is private.
Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Captain! Let me command your home!”
Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website. The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male blonde labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see...
It is just time for the Braves to move on from beloved veteran reliever
This one is going to hurt - but it’s time for a change in the Braves bullpen. Jesse Chavez has been a huge part of the Braves bullpen for years now, first making his name known all the way back in 2010 when a then 26 year old, appeared in 28 games for the Braves. Who would have guessed the lore that would be written in his name nearly 11 years later when Jesse not only came back, and provided Braves and fans one hilarious story.
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Receives National Honor
The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has been named a “School of Distinction” by the Association for Middle Level Education, joining just 17 schools honored nationwide. “We are honored to be acknowledged among such a distinguished group of schools. This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire school community,” said MSGA Principal Keynun Campbell. “At Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, we strive to create an environment where every student is encouraged to think critically, embrace their unique learning journey, and achieve...
News 3 PrepZone: Week 2 Georgia scores and highlights
Here’s the scores and highlights from Week 2 of the News 3 PrepZone for our West Georgia schools: AWAY SCORE HOME SCORE Booker T. Washington 26 Hardaway 25 Shaw 15 Smiths Station 6 Spencer 9 Carver 17 Chatt. Co. 13 Seminole County 27 Columbus 16 Greenville 22 Early County 0 LaGrange 53 Griffin 0 Sumter […]
Paul's Pot Pies Celebrates 40 Years on Marietta Square
MARIETTA — Gerry Cottrell, of Marietta, said three great things came out of New Jersey: Bruce Springsteen, saltwater taffy and Paul’s Pot Pies. Every few weeks for the past eight years, Cottrell has been visiting the pie shop on Marietta Square to pick up 14 small chicken pot pies for his son. While his son is a die-hard chicken fan, Cottrell said he and his wife personally love the shepherd’s...
Cobb Executive Women to host speed networking luncheon September 6
Cobb Executive Women, a project of the Cobb Chamber, distributed the following announcement about its luncheon in September at the Marietta Country Club:. The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) will host its speed networking luncheon on Friday, Sept. 6. This event is designed to foster connections and collaboration among like-minded women.
Fulton DA Called Upon for Exoneration of Leo Frank
EAST COBB — Rabbi Emeritus Steven Lebow, former Gov. Roy Barnes and others made it clear they will not rest until lynching victim Leo Frank’s innocence is achieved with a full exoneration. Barnes, Lebow and Robert Wittenstein of the Anti-Defamation League were among the speakers memorializing Frank’s death at Temple Kol Emeth on Saturday. Wittenstein said it was time for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to make that exoneration...
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