Cobb County news quiz: How closely did you follow?

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Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson October 17, 2026

On Saturdays the Cobb Courier’s quiz reviews notable news from the previous week so you can see how closely you’ve following news of our county.

Test your knowledge in the quiz below.

The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular feature designed to help readers learn more about Cobb County — its history, local government, businesses, and the issues shaping daily life here.

Readers who subscribe to the Courier’s email newsletter receive a link to the daily quiz, delivered straight to their inbox along with the day’s top local headlines. 

This quiz is meant to be fun and educational. Looking up answers online or in other sources is encouraged, not discouraged. If you already know the answers, great. If you don’t, that’s the point — the quiz is designed to spark curiosity and help readers better understand the county where they live. Links to source material and background information are provided below each quiz so readers can learn more.

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1.

On Wednesday, the Mableton City Council approved what major plan?

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In a bizarre accident a van was left suspended 10 feet above the ground.  Where did that take place?

3.

Kennesaw State University recently named Peter W. Grandjean dean of one of its colleges.  What was that college?

4.

Former Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott has taken an official seat to temporarily fill a vacancy.  What is that seat?

5.

There was a recent ribbon-cutting for a section of trail along the Chattahoochee in Riverview Park.  Where is that park located?


 

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Editor’s note: AI was used in the production of this article. To read about when and why we made use of AI, read our article “How, When and Why the Cobb County Courier uses AI.”