News

Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather June 14, 2025

Scattered storms, possible flooding in Georgia Saturday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service…

Education June 13, 2025

Cobb County’s “Books2Keep” Drives Summer Literacy with Thousands of Free Books

In its third year, the Cobb County Public Library and Cobb County School District’s “Books2Keep” program is fueling summer reading by delivering thousands of free, donated books to families across…

Cobb weather March 3: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather June 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, June 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, June 13, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather June 13, 2025

Thunderstorms expected across north & central GA Friday p.m.

The National Weather Service is warning of strong thunderstorms today across north and central Georgia, with frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds expected on Friday, June 13. Additional rounds…

Weather June 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Education June 12, 2025

Kennesaw State architecture students bring eco-centered design to global stage in Italy

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A group of Kennesaw State University architecture students is gaining international attention for its…

Weather June 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Weather June 10, 2025

More scattered thunderstorms expected for metro Atlanta Tuesday through weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia on Tuesday, June 10, warning of morning fog and the potential for scattered thunderstorms through…

Weather June 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education June 10, 2025

How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families

by Kendall Deas, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] School voucher programs that allow families to use public funds to pay tuition…

« 1 … 47 48 49 50 51 … 169 »

Opinion March 8, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

News, Weather March 7, 2026

Thunderstorms in Georgia Saturday could bring small hail and damaging winds

Patchy dense fog across parts of central Georgia this morning and a line of thunderstorms expected this evening could bring small hail and damaging winds to portions of northwest Georgia,…

News, Transportation March 7, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and 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…

Community Life, Libraries March 7, 2026

Cobb Libraries Join Georgia Reads for America 250 Initiative

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about a statewide literacy initiative where Cobb libraries will place a role: The Georgia Council on Literacy, in partnership with the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 7, 2026

What Happened in Cobb County the Week Ending Fri, March 6? Take the Quiz and Find Out

The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays…

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News