Community Life

A line drawing of the Declaration of Independence with only the title distinct

Libraries October 26, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a two-part event this November. The first event, The American Revolution in…

Fall season items: pumpkins, falling leaves, a fence with a bird

Libraries

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

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

Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

Community Life

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

Things to Do

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

Photo caption: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant

Smyrna

Latest programs and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include environmental education

Volunteers collect hazardous waste from cars at Keep Cobb Beautiful's hazardous household waste event

Community Life

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful hazardous waste event

Libraries

The Vietnam War: A 50th Anniversary Veterans Panel Saturday October 18 at Switzer Library

Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 17 to Sun Oct 19

A large crowd marching in the Faith & Blue March

Community Life October 13, 2025

Report and photos from the Faith & Blue March in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Faith & Blue March: The Faith & Blue March was a community effort to let our brave…

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Weather October 30, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 30, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with a high near 55 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Health & Wellness October 29, 2025

A pediatrician explains how to make Halloween safe for children with allergies

Halloween is a fun holiday for children, but for some kids it can also pose hazards, particularly those with food allergies. How can we support children with allergies while also…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 29, 2025

“My name is Carol Ann, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 29, 2025

“My name is Taffy, 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 male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Lane closures and road work October 29, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The following road and lane closures, which are currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT web page. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the…

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Community Life

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

Latest programs and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include environmental education

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful hazardous waste event

The Vietnam War: A 50th Anniversary Veterans Panel Saturday October 18 at Switzer Library

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 17 to Sun Oct 19

Report and photos from the Faith & Blue March in Mableton