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Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 11

A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of Georgia.

These questions are taken from news stories in the week between July 5 and July 11, 2026.

This weekly quiz is designed to be both fun and educational, helping readers stay informed about Cobb County news, government, schools, and community events. While the weekly quiz tests your knowledge of the headlines from the past week, we run daily quizzes on specific topics in the county, from cafes and restaurants, to how the court system works.

Looking up answers is encouraged. The goal is to help readers learn more about Cobb County and how the community works. If you already know the answers, great—if not, you’ll learn something new. You can find the answers by visiting the links listed below the quiz.

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Have fun testing your knowledge of Cobb County news!

1.

The Cobb Chamber held a panel discussion about a massive project coming to the Battery Atlanta.  What is that project?

A Disney theme park

"The Henry" mixed use development

A data center

A second elevator test tower

2.

When police investigated a group of alleged squatters in a vacant Marietta apartment building, they discovered another, much more serious, alleged crime taking place.  What was that crime?

Cocaine trafficking

Gun running

Sex trafficking

Terrorism

3.

Two teens were arrested in Kennesaw for alleged aggravated assault.  What was allegedly used in the assault

Orbeez gel pellet gun

Fists

Slingshot

Baseball bat

4.

During the recent scattered severe thunderstorm, four people were injured by a falling tree at a popular Cobb County location.  Where did the accident happen?

Marietta Square

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

The Battery Atlanta

Six Flags Over Georgia

5.

Several times over the past week the National Weather Service has issued alerts across the state warning of a specific weather hazard.  What is that hazard?

Landslides

Tornadoes

High heat index

Hurricanes

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