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Weather February 21, 2025

High danger of fire in north and central Georgia Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the north and central Georgia region for the afternoon of Friday February 21…

Weather February 21, 2025

Cold weather advisory in effect for metro Atlanta until 10 a.m. Friday

A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Cobb County and other Georgia counties, in effect until 10 a.m. this morning, Friday, February 21. What is in the statement? The…

Weather February 20, 2025

Dangerously low wind chills expected in metro Atlanta Thursday and Friday

Two Cold Weather Advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service for Cobb County and other counties in north and central Georgia. The first is effective Thursday, Feb. 20,…

KSU professor Kevin Gittner in classroom with student researchers

Education February 19, 2025

Kennesaw State assistant professor finds passion in mentoring student researchers

Photo: KSU professor Kevin Gittner in the classroom with student researchers [This article by Dave Shelles was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished in the Cobb Courier…

Education February 19, 2025

The origin of Kennesaw State University

This is a republication of an article we originally published in May of 2017, when our readership was less than a tenth of what it is now. As of the…

Chattahoochee Tech student receives the college's GOAL award

Education February 19, 2025

Chattahoochee Tech announces 2025 GOAL student winner and finalists

PHOTO ABOVE (courtesy of the Cobb Chamber): Chattahoochee Tech student Darion Knight receives the college’s GOAL award The Cobb Chamber submitted the following announcement for the finalists and winner of…

Weather February 19, 2025

Much colder weather expected in metro Atlanta by Thursday; snow in far north GA

Much colder weather is expected in the metro Atlanta area by Thursday, Feb. 20, and a snowy mix is possible in the far north of the state. The National Weather…

Weather February 18, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with a high near 55 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather February 18, 2025

Overnight snow possible in north Georgia, but accumulation would likely be light

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern counties in Georgia. Snow is possible in far north Georgia, but accumulation, if snow occurs, is likely to be…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education February 17, 2025

Ragsdale’s contract extended in 6-0 vote; Cobb schools’ statement on immigration

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract through 2028 at February’s school board meeting. While the annual extension of his three-year contract has…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes, Weekend Quiz January 10, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday the…

Sports January 10, 2026

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

Photo provided by Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Esports team brought home Peach Belt Conference wins…

News, Transportation January 10, 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…

Crime & Public Safety January 10, 2026

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey The controversial killing of a Minnesota mother of three by an ICE agent is spurring multiple protests across the Cobb area. The Indivisible Cobb progressive grassroots advocacy…

News, Weather January 10, 2026

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia through Saturday evening, with the potential for flash flooding due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a…