Agenda for the April 20 Smyrna City Council meeting
A meeting of the Smyrna Mayor and City Council will take place this evening, April 20, 2026 at A. Max Bacon City Hall, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080. Agenda…
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Agenda for the April 20 Smyrna City Council meeting
“My name is Waffles. Are you here to adopt me?”
“My name is August, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 20, 2026
Marietta council members schedule Ward 3, Ward 5 and Ward 6 town hall meetings in late April
Georgia Gas Prices Fall Again as Statewide Relief Continues Despite Global Uncertainty
Dry Conditions Trigger Continuing Fire Danger Alert Across North and Central Georgia
How much do you know about Cobb County government? Take the quiz and find out!
Agenda for the April 20 Smyrna City Council meeting
A meeting of the Smyrna Mayor and City Council will take place this evening, April 20, 2026 at A. Max Bacon City Hall, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080. Agenda…
“My name is Waffles. Are you here to adopt me?”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…
“My name is August, 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/black shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 20, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 20, 2026, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Marietta council members schedule Ward 3, Ward 5 and Ward 6 town hall meetings in late April
Marietta City Council members Daniel Gaddis, André L. Sims and M. Carlyle Kent will host separate town hall meetings for residents in Wards 3, 6 and 5 during the final…
Georgia Gas Prices Fall Again as Statewide Relief Continues Despite Global Uncertainty
According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend downward statewide, offering a measure of stability even as…
Dry Conditions Trigger Continuing Fire Danger Alert Across North and Central Georgia
A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across northeast Georgia, with a Fire Danger Statement covering the rest of north and central Georgia as dangerously dry…
How much do you know about Cobb County government? Take the quiz and find out!
How much do you know about Cobb County’s government and departments? Knowing who does what in the county is valuable information when you need to contact someone within the county,…
Cobb PARKS posts summer camp schedule for 2026
If you’re looking for a summer camp experience for your kids, and want to keep in local, Cobb PARKS has something for the interests of nearly every child or teen….
Austell Elementary Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027
The Cobb County School District website announced that Austell Elementary will be holding an Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027 students on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The school requests…
Why A Surprising Number Of People Are Happy To Pay Taxes
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In an episode of The Simpsons, the family is watching a news report about people panicking as the final hours…
Cobb County Issues 47 New Business Licenses in Mid-April Report
Cobb County recorded 47 new business licenses issued between April 12 and April 19, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of service-based startups, contractors, and consumer-facing businesses. The latest batch shows…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, April 19, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with a high near 67 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Red Flag Warning Issued Across Georgia, High Danger of Wildfires
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, signaling dangerous fire weather conditions driven by very dry air and elevated fire…
Acworth police announced missing boy found and is safe
The Acworth Police Department announced on social media that a 13-year-old boy who was reported mission on Thursday was safely located.The boy was reported missing after he wandered from his…
Marietta SoccerFest ’26 to bring FIFA World Cup 26 watch parties, youth events to city June 12-14
The City of Marietta will host Marietta SoccerFest ’26 from June 12-14, 2026, with FIFA World Cup 26 public watch parties in downtown Marietta and a youth soccer event at…
GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton
The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…
Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event
By Mark Woolsey A pair of well-known 70s and 80s TV stars came to Cobb County this week to discuss the ins and outs of bread. For a very good…
Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county
This latest Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a…
What percentage of Cobb County is affected by the drought?
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire…