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Cobb County September 1, 2023

The battle over books in Cobb County Schools

by Rebecca Gaunt About a dozen people stood outside Lassiter High School Friday morning in response to the district’s recent decision to pull two books from libraries across the district….

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

Cobb County September 1, 2023

Marietta man on moped seriously injured by hit-and-run driver

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a hit-and-run incident that…

A group of five women and one man, two of the women holding up a large replica check

Cobb County September 1, 2023

Safe Kids Cobb County receives $5,000 grant for child safety initiatives

According to a news release from Cobb & Douglas Public Health, the Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation for Safe Kids Cobb County has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the…

A graphic of a group of women of diverse race and profession

Cobb County September 1, 2023

Georgia Lottery CEO Gretchen Corbin to speak at Cobb Executive Women luncheon

The Cobb Chamber announced that Gretchen Corbin, the president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery, will speak at the September Luncheon of the Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women. The press release…

Cobb District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr with had raised speaking at a podium

Cobb County September 1, 2023

Cobb DA talks crime and the Family Advocacy Center at town hall

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA– The Cobb District Attorney reported lower violent crime rates since last year and updated attendees on the Family Advocacy Center at at Tuesday’s town hall meeting…

Cobb County August 20, 2023

Popular Truck-a-Palooza event returns September 16

Cobb County distributed the following notice announcing its popular Truck-a-Palooza event, where children and adults can explore heavy vehicles from SWAT trucks to dump trucks, from fire trucks to police…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Cobb County August 20, 2023

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to hold open house on 16th anniversary

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, the home of the Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet, will host a Sweet 16 Community Day & Open House Celebration on Sunday, Aug….

Cobb County August 18, 2023

Diversity and inclusivity take center stage at Cobb County International Festival

Cultural diversity is set to take center stage at the upcoming Cobb County International Festival, scheduled to take place on August 26th at the Jim R. Miller Park & Event…

Cobb County August 16, 2023

Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds memorial service for K-9 Athos, who died of cancer

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following public information release about the memorial service for K-9 Athos: The life and service of a beloved canine with the Cobb County…

Cobb County August 14, 2023

Pedestrian killed at intersection of Austell and Favor roads

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Climate and Weather March 14, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, March 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 77, 2025, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Education March 14, 2025

Kennesaw State students study COVID-19 impact on mothers in higher education

This article by Amber Perry first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photo by Darnell Wilburn. For the past year, a group of Kennesaw State University…

Weather March 14, 2025

Storm chance increase for Atlanta this weekend: possible hail and damaging winds

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Friday, March 14, in Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. As we enter the weekend, the…

Elections March 14, 2025

Early voting schedule for Cobb BOC Districts 2 & 4 special elections set

By Mark Woolsey Early voting dates have been set for the April 29 special election in which voters will pick two members of the Cobb County Commission. The Cobb Elections…

Justice March 13, 2025

Alternative to imprisonment: Cobb Mental Health Court graduates 5

Photos provided by Cobb County government Cobb County announced that Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris presided over the graduation of five new participants in Mental Health Court. Judge Ann…

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The battle over books in Cobb County Schools

Marietta man on moped seriously injured by hit-and-run driver

Safe Kids Cobb County receives $5,000 grant for child safety initiatives

Georgia Lottery CEO Gretchen Corbin to speak at Cobb Executive Women luncheon

Cobb DA talks crime and the Family Advocacy Center at town hall

Popular Truck-a-Palooza event returns September 16

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to hold open house on 16th anniversary

Diversity and inclusivity take center stage at Cobb County International Festival

Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds memorial service for K-9 Athos, who died of cancer

Pedestrian killed at intersection of Austell and Favor roads