June 2026

A fawn brindle/white retriever sitting with head held up

Pets and Pet Adoption June 25, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male fawn brindle/white retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

An orange tabby/white cat loafed on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption June 25, 2026

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

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

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 25, 2026

Marietta Brought Cake to America’s 250th Birthday Party

Image above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] If cities could blow out birthday…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens and Program Coordinator Kennedy Camp at the stakeholders at the Mayor's Summer Nutrition & Family Empowerment Initiative kickoff

Community Life, Food Security June 25, 2026

Mayor launches Mableton initiative to combat childhood hunger during summer break

Photo above: Mayor Michael Owens and Kennedy Camp Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced in a press release that he has launched a citywide initiative aimed at ensuring every child in…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness June 25, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation Awarded Honda Contribution to Advance Child Passenger Safety

The following news release was distributed by Cobb & Douglas Public Health: The Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation has received a $40,000 contribution from Honda to strengthen child passenger safety efforts in Cobb and…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government June 25, 2026

Cobb County voters to weigh in on SPLOST Nov. 3

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County voters will weigh in Nov. 3 on whether to extend the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. (SPLOST). To take a quiz on how…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 25, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County’s SPLOST (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Voters in Cobb County will have a new SPLOST on the ballot. Here’s a quiz that focuses on the existing, 2022 SPLOST. The answer key to…

Weather June 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Weather June 25, 2026

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat across Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are expected across parts of central Georgia this afternoon and again Friday, according to the National Weather Service….

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Health & Wellness June 24, 2026

A Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers Say

This article by Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 24, 2026 Angel Foster had a backup plan. It was the first weekend in May….

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