2026

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 27, 2026

Can You Name That Park in Cobb County?

Cobb County’s parks offer more than playgrounds and walking trails. Some preserve pieces of local history; others offer places to explore nature or watch planes land. In this five-question quiz,…

Education, News September 27, 2026

Cobb school board approves $1.2 million for 5 more vapor wake dogs in contentious 5-2 vote

PHOTO ABOVE: Signage at the Cobb County School District: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Rebecca Gaunt In a 5-2 vote, the Cobb County Board of Education approved Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s…

Weather September 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness September 27, 2026

A&D Foods Statement on Recent Recall of Meat Products

A&D Foods released the following statement about a recall of products supplied by Star Meat Delivery and distributed by A&D Foods: A&D Foods was recently alerted by the U.S. Department…

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development September 27, 2026

Four westbound I-285 lanes closed at Powers Ferry Road through Monday morning

Four left lanes of westbound I-285 at Powers Ferry Road/Northside Drive (Exit 22) are scheduled to remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, for bridge maintenance, according to the…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 26, 2026

New Cobb County Business Licenses Issued Sept. 20-27

Cobb County issued 29 new business licenses in unincorporated areas during the Sept. 20-27 reporting period, with the list ranging from restaurants and retailers to contractors, consultants and personal-service businesses….

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness September 26, 2026

Chicken stew sold in Georgia and other states recalled after missing import reinspection

Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from South Korea because the products did not receive required U.S. import reinspection, according to the…

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Crime & Public Safety September 26, 2026

Smyrna Man, 18, Charged With Malice Murder in Ongoing Investigation

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier usually omits the names of suspects of crimes unless the crimes are high profile enough that exoneration would be as well publicized as…

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Crime & Public Safety September 26, 2026

Detainee Attacks Deputy at Cobb County Adult Detention Center

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering from “significant” injuries after he was attacked by a detainee at the county adult detention center. Authorities say the detainee…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 26, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: What Do You Remember From This Week’s News?

How closely did you follow Cobb County news this week? Test what you remember with our quiz on the local stories and decisions that made headlines. We run this quiz…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 27, 2026