Fires

Crime & Public Safety, Fires January 3, 2026

Fireworks cause blaze in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze they say was caused by spent fireworks early on New Year’s Day. Fire Lt. Stephen Bennett says a neighbor called…

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Fires

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Fires

Near-critical fire conditions possible in metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday

Fires

Paint preparation supplies ignite, causing minor damage to Johnson Ferry Baptist

Fires

How much do you know about Acworth?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities.Today the quiz takes on the City of…

Acworth January 11, 2026

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] Since Georgia…

Business & Economy, Local Business January 11, 2026

Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County’s Latest Business Openings

The 69 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County on the week ending Friday, January 9, 2026, point to steady growth in service-oriented, locally focused enterprises across Cobb, with…

Sports January 11, 2026

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

By John Tures, LaGrange College, Political Science and Zach Tures, a student at Mercer University, Sports Analytics and Marketing Despite finishing better by the end of the season, the Atlanta…

News, Weather January 11, 2026

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Minor flooding continues in parts of north Georgia this morning, with gusty winds expected through the afternoon. While the immediate concern remains localized flooding and breezy conditions, the outlook for…

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Fires

Fireworks cause blaze in Cobb County

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Near-critical fire conditions possible in metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday

Paint preparation supplies ignite, causing minor damage to Johnson Ferry Baptist

Suspect arrested in fire that destroyed Austell church

Fire heavily damages Austell Church

Multiple East Cobb businesses closed after fire Sunday