2026

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

Community, Things to Do August 6, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 7 to Sunday, August 9

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 7, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 6, 2026

How much do you know about museums in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Museums in Cobb County: Part 1 Cobb County is home to a number of fascinating museums ranging from fine arts, to history, to aviation. The quiz…

Weather August 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 6, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Through Weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms this afternoon and…

A fawn brindle/white American pit bull terrier sitting with a pink leash

Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female fawn brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2026

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

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

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Health & Wellness August 5, 2026

Pediatricians and Health Departments Sidestep Trump’s CDC on Vaccine Guidance

This article by Karen Brown, New England Public Media, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 5, 2026 AMHERST, Mass. — For the last 30 years, whenever…

Government & Politics, State Government August 5, 2026

Expert says Georgia water system attack highlights critical security deficiencies

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 4, 2026 Clayton County authorities say a boil water advisory and low water…

Health & Wellness August 5, 2026

Enrollment jumps after lawmakers ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 5, 2026 Georgia’s medical cannabis program experienced an unprecedented surge of new registered…

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Health & Wellness August 5, 2026

How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step‑by‑step guide

by Lucy McGowan, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The instinct to “do your own research” when it comes to your health is…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026