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Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do May 21, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 22 to Sunday, May 24

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 22 to Sunday, May 24


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Community Life, Libraries

Cobb County Public Library Invites the Community to “Unearth a Story” During the 2026 Summer Reading Program


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?: Take the quiz and find out


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

Free Summer Food Service for Children at Cobb County Libraries



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Education, News

Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance


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News, Weather

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday


Cobb weather May 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 21, 2026


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, Local government

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats



The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness

Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump


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Justice

Bethel, Warren hang on to Georgia Supreme Court seats


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government

Georgia U.S. Senate race continues on with Collins, Dooley runoff on GOP side


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Sports

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net‑zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering



Sequohay’s writing system used a syllabary, not an alphabet. Henry Inman/National Portrait Gallery via Wikimedia Commons

Community

The Cherokee Bible, one of the language’s first books, is a window between worldviews


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics

For the first time in a decade, the next election could be less secure than the one preceding it


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Cobb County Explained

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work


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Pets and Pet Adoption

“My name is Feather. Are you here to adopt me?”



Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do May 21, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 22 to Sunday, May 24

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…


A graphic of a stack of books alongside a Cobb County Courier logo

Community Life, Libraries May 21, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Invites the Community to “Unearth a Story” During the 2026 Summer Reading Program

The Cobb County Public Library and the Cobb Library Foundation distributed the following announcement about the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Cobb County Public Library, in partnership with the Cobb Library…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 21, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?: Take the quiz and find out

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…


Six children playing with a basketball

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 21, 2026

Free Summer Food Service for Children at Cobb County Libraries

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement of its participation in Happy Helpings: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served to children free of charge weekdays in June and…


KSU bus

Education, News May 21, 2026

Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University is expanding its commitment to conducting research that accelerates innovation and economic growth across…


A graphic representing a thunderstorm with cloud lightning rain and a red warning triangle with exclamation mark

News, Weather May 21, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia today, with scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon along and north of I-85. Gusty winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning…


Cobb weather May 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Government & Politics, Local government May 20, 2026

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats

By Mark Woolsey One Cobb commissioner is  virtual shoo-in to keep her job while another advances to face a general election opponent. Incumbent District 1 GOP Commissioner Keli Gambrill easily…


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness May 20, 2026

Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump

This article by Jace DiCola first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 19, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice May 20, 2026

Bethel, Warren hang on to Georgia Supreme Court seats

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 Two Republican-appointed Georgia Supreme Court justices managed to fend off a…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government May 20, 2026

Georgia U.S. Senate race continues on with Collins, Dooley runoff on GOP side

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 JACKSON, Ga. – Georgia’s U.S. Senate primary race is headed to…


drawing of a Formula 1 race car

Sports May 20, 2026

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net‑zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

by Caitlin Grady, George Washington University and Sachi Nandurkar, George Washington University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Formula 1 auto racing is one of the…


Sequohay’s writing system used a syllabary, not an alphabet. Henry Inman/National Portrait Gallery via Wikimedia Commons

Community May 20, 2026

The Cherokee Bible, one of the language’s first books, is a window between worldviews

by Margaret Bender, Wake Forest University and Tom Belt, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you wanted to learn the Cherokee language…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics May 20, 2026

For the first time in a decade, the next election could be less secure than the one preceding it

by Scott Shackelford, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the 2026 midterms less than six months away, the Election Security Group would normally…


A drawing of a document examined by a magnifier

Cobb County Explained May 20, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Georgia’s Open Records Act gives residents…


A black/white cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption May 20, 2026

“My name is Feather. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


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Pets and Pet Adoption May 20, 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 brown/tan beagle. The following information on this potential family member is…


Photo of people at tents in Maximum Impact Love event by metro Atlanta churches

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 20, 2026

Maximum Impact Love Hosts Metro Atlanta Outreach Event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love is an association of churches across the Metro Atlantaarea who come together to…


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Health & Wellness May 20, 2026

Georgia Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Unvaccinated Metro Atlanta Family After International Travel

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three measles cases involving members of a metro Atlanta family who were not vaccinated and recently traveled internationally. Read more Health &…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation May 20, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 20?

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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