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Health & Wellness May 18, 2025

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County distributed the following announcement: PATIENT ADVOCACY:Taking Care of Your Own Health Learn about patients’ rights and managing one’s own health care. Is your doctor…

Crime & Public Safety May 18, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following update announcing that fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones, who was missing, was located and is safe: May 18, 2025 Update: LOCATED…

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Business & Economy May 18, 2025

59 new businesses licensed in Cobb County last week

Here are the 59 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 16, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weather & Environment May 18, 2025

Storm cluster targets north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Sunday, May 18. It warns of dense morning fog and potentially severe thunderstorms today,…

Cobb weather May 18: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather & Environment May 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 18, 2025, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Health Care May 18, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 9 to May 15

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Arts & Culture May 17, 2025

From Laughter to Longing: Naach Academy Explores the Nine Emotions in Dance

Photo above by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson On Saturday, May 10, I had the good fortune to be in the audience of the Naach Dance…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Transportation & Development May 17, 2025

Lane closures on I-20 and I-285 in Cobb and Fulton for West Interchange Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures on I-20 and I-285 beginning Wednesday May 21 to install a Smart Work Zone system. According to the press release, “Smart Work…

Screenshot of Cobb school superintendent Chris Ragsdale from the school board video May 2025

Education May 17, 2025

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the 2026 $1.86 million budget Thursday, which Superintendent Chris Ragsdale described as “tighter than usual.” The millage…

Weather & Environment May 17, 2025

Line of thunderstorms to move through Georgia Saturday, May 17

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia for Saturday, May 17. It warns of strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the region today and into the…

Weather & Environment May 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Transportation & Development May 16, 2025

Lane closures on I-285 in Cobb, Fulton Friday night

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) between Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County and…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics May 16, 2025

Mableton council considers whether to continue Six Flags Special Service District

Key points in this article: The City of Mableton must make a decision on whether to continue the Six Flags Special Services District, which has been managed by the county…

Education May 16, 2025

Cobb school superintendent points finger at Cobb commissioners for multifamily developments

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale made it clear he was not happy with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners during Thursday’s school board work session…

Business & Economy May 16, 2025

Australia First International F-35 Partner to Link Simulators via Global Training Network

According to a Lockheed Martin press release, the Australian Department of Defence, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, has successfully linked F-35 simulators at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases Williamtown…

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at lectern during her second swearing-in ceremony

Government & Politics May 16, 2025

BOC Chairwoman Cupid delivers upbeat “State of the County” address

PHOTO ABOVE: Chairwoman Cupid at her second swearing-in ceremony (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey While acknowledging challenges, Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid delivered an upbeat report…

Weather & Environment May 16, 2025

Another line of storms will move into Georgia from the north Friday evening

Thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected to move into far north Georgia late Friday night, with additional rounds of storm activity possible through midweek. The National Weather…

Weather May 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 16, 2025, with a high near 91 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 16, 2025

“My name is Bambi, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 16, 2025

“My name is Chaplin, and I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

59 new businesses licensed in Cobb County last week

Storm cluster targets north and central Georgia Sunday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 18, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 9 to May 15

From Laughter to Longing: Naach Academy Explores the Nine Emotions in Dance

Lane closures on I-20 and I-285 in Cobb and Fulton for West Interchange Project

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

Line of thunderstorms to move through Georgia Saturday, May 17

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 17, 2025

Lane closures on I-285 in Cobb, Fulton Friday night

Mableton council considers whether to continue Six Flags Special Service District

Cobb school superintendent points finger at Cobb commissioners for multifamily developments

Australia First International F-35 Partner to Link Simulators via Global Training Network

BOC Chairwoman Cupid delivers upbeat “State of the County” address

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

59 new businesses licensed in Cobb County last week

Storm cluster targets north and central Georgia Sunday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 18, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 9 to May 15

From Laughter to Longing: Naach Academy Explores the Nine Emotions in Dance

Lane closures on I-20 and I-285 in Cobb and Fulton for West Interchange Project

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

Line of thunderstorms to move through Georgia Saturday, May 17

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 17, 2025

Lane closures on I-285 in Cobb, Fulton Friday night

Mableton council considers whether to continue Six Flags Special Service District

Cobb school superintendent points finger at Cobb commissioners for multifamily developments

Australia First International F-35 Partner to Link Simulators via Global Training Network

BOC Chairwoman Cupid delivers upbeat “State of the County” address

Another line of storms will move into Georgia from the north Friday evening

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 16, 2025

“My name is Bambi, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

“My name is Chaplin, and I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”