2026

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Food Safety July 6, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 26 to July 2

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…

Weather July 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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History July 5, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

Marietta High School contingent at the Let Freedom Ring parade

Community Life July 5, 2026

Community Spirit Shines at Marietta Let Freedom Ring Parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Marietta’s Let Freedom Ring parade: Everyone in attendance was grateful to the City of Marietta for hosting the Let…

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News, Weather July 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 106 Degrees

A Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening across north and central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees this afternoon. In…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 4, 2026

Cobb County Issues 36 New Business Licenses Heading Into July

Cobb County issued 36 new business licenses during the week of June 28 through July 5, reflecting continued activity across a wide range of industries. The latest filings include restaurants,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 4, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 4 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

Weather July 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Transportation July 4, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and 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…

Opinion July 4, 2026

The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 29, 2026