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News, Weather July 27, 2026

Cobb County Among Areas Facing Severe Storm Risk and Dangerous Heat

A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to move across north and central Georgia late tonight through Monday, bringing the potential for strong to severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts,…

Mira Ugwuadu speaking to the Cobb school board

Education, News July 26, 2026

‘A punch in the gut’: Tensions over Trump visit spill over at Cobb school board meeting

Photo above: Mira Ugwuadu By Rebecca Gaunt The community’s strong reactions to President Donald Trump’s Wednesday visit to Wheeler High School dominated the mood at Thursday’s Cobb County Board of…

News, Weather July 26, 2026

Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Across Much of Georgia Through Midweek

Heat and isolated thunderstorms are expected across parts of north and central Georgia today, with the potential for gusty winds and frequent lightning this afternoon in central Georgia. Thunderstorm chances…

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Education, News July 25, 2026

Record number of Gilman Scholars at Kennesaw State travel the globe

[This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] When computer science major Aaliyah Uchendu learned that Kennesaw State University offered an education abroad…

News, Weather July 25, 2026

Georgia Faces Risk of Heavy Rain, Lightning and Flash Flooding

Afternoon thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, bringing the potential for frequent lightning, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding. Scattered to numerous storms are also…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News July 24, 2026

Public comments at the first Cobb school board meeting after Trump visit to Wheeler High

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…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather July 24, 2026

Flood Watch Continues Across North Georgia as Heavy Rain Threat Persists

Flood Watch and Heavy Rain Threat Continue Across North and Central Georgia as Widespread Thunderstorms Persist A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia as increased showers…

KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig and Scrappy, KSU's costumed owl mascot

Education, News July 23, 2026

Kennesaw State University showcases global impact through the FIFA World Cup 2026

PHOTO ABOVE: KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig and Scrappy, KSU’s costumed owl mascot [This article by Travis Highfield with photos by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University…

News, Weather July 23, 2026

Flood Watch, Heavy Rain and Strong Storms Threaten Parts of Georgia Through Friday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight and into the weekend. Heavy rainfall could lead…

News, Transportation July 22, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 22

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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Arts & Culture August 23, 2026