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Environment August 13, 2026

Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort

by Chris Boyer, University of Tennessee; Aaron Smith, University of Tennessee, and Eunchun Park, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The federal government…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Crime & Public Safety August 13, 2026

Family of Messiah Harris Seeks Answers in Marietta Death

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

a screenshot of a map showing the boundaries of proposed cities of East Cobb (on the right of the map), Lost Mountain (to the left of the map) Mableton (on the bottom of the map) and Vinings (bottom right on the map)

Demographics August 13, 2026

Cobb County Population Nears 800,000 as Growth Slows

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County is still growing, but a number of its neighboring metro counties are outpacing it. Numbers released by the Atlanta Regional Commission this week showed that…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 13, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 3

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/white terrier standing with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 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 black/white bull terrier. The following information on this potential family member…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do August 13, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 14 to Sunday, August 16

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

Weather August 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 13, 2026

Georgia Thunderstorms Could Bring Gusty Winds, Hail Thursday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall to north and central Georgia Thursday afternoon, while a Heat Advisory is in effect for…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Hospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 12, 2026 Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation…

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