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News, Transportation April 23, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, April 23

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

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News, Weather April 23, 2026

Fire Danger Statement Issued for North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement and wildfire smoke are impacting north and central Georgia today, with hazardous fire weather conditions expected to persist into Friday and scattered thunderstorms possible through early…

News, Weather April 22, 2026

High Wildfire Risk Across Georgia Due to Continuing Drought

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Hazardous…

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Education April 21, 2026

Schools are supposed to limit using restraint and seclusion to discipline kids – but parents I spoke with say the practice is wildly misused

by Charles Bell, Illinois State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Jessica,” the adoptive mother of a third grade student, was shocked when she discovered…

News, Weather April 21, 2026

Dry Conditions Raise Wildfire Risk Across Metro Atlanta Area, But Rain Expected Saturday

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Outdoor…

News, Weather April 20, 2026

Dry Conditions Trigger Continuing Fire Danger Alert Across North and Central Georgia

A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across northeast Georgia, with a Fire Danger Statement covering the rest of north and central Georgia as dangerously dry…

Education, News April 19, 2026

Austell Elementary Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027

The Cobb County School District website announced that Austell Elementary will be holding an Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027 students on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The school requests…

News, Weather April 19, 2026

Red Flag Warning Issued Across Georgia, High Danger of Wildfires

A Red Flag Warning is in effect across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, signaling dangerous fire weather conditions driven by very dry air and elevated fire…

News, Public Safety April 18, 2026

Acworth police announced missing boy found and is safe

The Acworth Police Department announced on social media that a 13-year-old boy who was reported mission on Thursday was safely located.The boy was reported missing after he wandered from his…

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News, Transportation April 18, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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Aging June 23, 2026

Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80‑year‑old president

by Nina A. Kohn, Syracuse University and Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] American political leadership skews decidedly older than the…

Health & Wellness June 23, 2026

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

by Sally Ibrahim, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 23, 2026

“My name is Feather, 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 female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 23, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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