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News, Weather September 21, 2026

Cobb County Faces Thunderstorm Risk Monday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Scattered afternoon…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

News, Weather September 20, 2026

Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds to Metro Atlanta Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Shower and thunderstorm chances…

Education, News September 20, 2026

Ragsdale removes Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” from Cobb schools

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of another book, Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” from all schools in Cobb County School District at Thursday’s board meeting. He…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News September 19, 2026

Public comments at the September Cobb school board meeting during which people were ejected from the room

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier has been recording and posting the public comments at both the work sessions and regular meetings of the Cobb County Board of…

Education, News September 19, 2026

1st Amendment lawsuit against Cobb schools moves forward three years after public comment line stunt

All photos by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Thursday night, Cobb parents Jenny Peterson and Melissa Marten were in the same place they were three years ago: in line for…

News, Weather September 19, 2026

Cobb County Faces Scattered Thunderstorms Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north Georgia and portions of west-central Georgia Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall the primary threats. Shower…

News, Transportation September 18, 2026

Marble Mill Road Railroad Crossing in Marietta to Close Sept. 21–25

The City of Marietta posted the following notice about an upcoming CSX railroad crossing closure: CSX has notified the City that the Marble Mill Road railroad crossing will be temporarily…

News, Transportation September 18, 2026

Whitlock Avenue Resurfacing Begins Sept. 21 in Marietta

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the Georgia Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on Whitlock Avenue on Monday, Sep. 21. Work will begin at…

Education, News September 16, 2026

Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University (KSU) will launch a Presidential Fellows Cohort in fall 2027, establishing a premier scholarship…

News, Transportation September 16, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Sep. 16

Cobb County road closures September 16, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Opinion October 16, 2026