2026

Drawing of a backpack with school supplies

Community, Giving Back to the Community July 3, 2026

KIDS CARE and Cobb County Police Department launch “Backing the Need” Backpack & School Supply Drive

KIDS CARE distributed the following appeal: KIDS CARE and the Cobb County Police Department are collecting NEW backpacks and school supplies for local students in need during the 6th Annual…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 2026

“My name is Dennis. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

A tan/white hound sitting with orange scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 2026

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

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

A grey/white kitten loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 2026

“I’m a kitty 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 female grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A white/tan terrier with a blue leash looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 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 female white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 3, 2026

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A 23-year-old Powder Springs motorcyclist was killed…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries July 3, 2026

America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…

News, Weather July 3, 2026

A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…

Weather July 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 3, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 2, 2026 As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could…

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Economy September 29, 2026

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

by Abigail Hall, University of Tampa and Aaron D. Wood, University of Tampa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans are crazy about sports. But whether…

Energy September 29, 2026

Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead

by John Patrick Schoeneman Jr., Oklahoma State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2023, the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2028 the world’s…

Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

by William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 29, 2026

“I’m a kitty 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 grey tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 29, 2026

“My name is Aisha, 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 white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…