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Cobb County Public Library August 23, 2023

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for seasonal transition with a packed schedule

by Kelly Johnson For the month of September, the calendar at South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) is packed. Carrying over from August, the Project U First drive anchors the library’s…

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Cobb Public Library offers books by mail for people with mobility barriers

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

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Cobb Public Library system receives grants to aid in narrowing the digital divide

The brick front of the Lewis Ray Library, with dappled shade

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Cobb’s Lewis Ray Library to close for renovations and transformation into Family Services Branch

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Cobb Library and Cobb schools staffers win award for work on the Books2Keep Bookmobile

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

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Cobb Library Fall Book Sale, October 14-16

Cobb County Public Library October 1, 2022

With Halloween at hand, the Cobb library’s Graphic Novel Book Club will read from EC’s pioneering horror series: Vault of Horror

With Halloween approaching, the Cobb Public Library‘s virtual Graphic Novel Book Club will read selections from the pioneering horror comic, EC’s Vault of Horror. The collection we’ll be discussing is…

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Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

Weekend Quiz July 5, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Weather July 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Cobb County Public Library

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for seasonal transition with a packed schedule

Cobb Public Library offers books by mail for people with mobility barriers

Cobb Public Library system receives grants to aid in narrowing the digital divide

Cobb’s Lewis Ray Library to close for renovations and transformation into Family Services Branch

Cobb’s Gritters Library branch closing June 17 in preparation for new building

Vinings Library to reopen on Monday, January 23

Vinings Library remains closed as repair work continues

Cobb Library and Cobb schools staffers win award for work on the Books2Keep Bookmobile

Cobb Library Fall Book Sale, October 14-16

With Halloween at hand, the Cobb library’s Graphic Novel Book Club will read from EC’s pioneering horror series: Vault of Horror