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Marker for Revolutionary War soldiers in Marietta cemetery

Community Life, Libraries June 29, 2026

Switzer Library Honors Revolutionary War Soldiers for America 250

Photo: DAR marker in Marietta honoring Revolutionary War soldiers: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Kelly Johnson Of the plethora of July events scheduled at the Charles D. Switzer Library, there…

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Marker for Revolutionary War soldiers in Marietta cemetery

Community Life, Libraries

Switzer Library Honors Revolutionary War Soldiers for America 250


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia Gas Prices Decline Ahead of Fourth of July Travel Rush


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News, Weather

Scorching Heat Index Up to 110 Degrees Expected Across Central and North Georgia


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 29, 2026



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Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Adds 57 New Businesses Across Multiple Industries


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

A new quiz about the City of Smyrna: Part 2


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 28, 2026


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Community Life, Libraries

Summer fun and learning at the West Cobb Regional Library



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News, Weather

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Scattered Thunderstorms Again Sunday


A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business & Economy, Local Business

Cumberland Area Council panel to provide insider update on The Henry development in on July 8


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Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards


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Community Life, Libraries

North Cobb Regional Library Honors America 250 with Flag Art



The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!


There are three separate images: a silhouette of a person in a storm walking with an umbrella, a thermometer with flames over it, and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather

Georgia Hazardous Weather Outlook Warns of Storms and Heat Saturday


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 27, 2026


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Medicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe



Marker for Revolutionary War soldiers in Marietta cemetery

Community Life, Libraries June 29, 2026

Switzer Library Honors Revolutionary War Soldiers for America 250

Photo: DAR marker in Marietta honoring Revolutionary War soldiers: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Kelly Johnson Of the plethora of July events scheduled at the Charles D. Switzer Library, there…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 29, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Decline Ahead of Fourth of July Travel Rush

Georgia drivers are seeing lower prices at the pump heading into the busy Fourth of July travel period, with statewide gasoline prices continuing to fall even as holiday travel demand…


A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

News, Weather June 29, 2026

Scorching Heat Index Up to 110 Degrees Expected Across Central and North Georgia

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Monday for a large portion of central and north Georgia, where heat index values are expected to reach…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather June 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 29, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business June 28, 2026

Cobb County Adds 57 New Businesses Across Multiple Industries

Cobb County issued 57 new business licenses during the June 21–28, 2026 reporting period. This week’s filings show a broad mix of professional services, healthcare providers, contractors, beauty businesses, real…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 28, 2026

A new quiz about the City of Smyrna: Part 2

This is Part 2 of a series of quizzes about the City of Smyrna. To do the first quiz, follow this link. The City of Smyrna is one of the…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather June 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Two hens eating off the ground

Community Life, Libraries June 28, 2026

Summer fun and learning at the West Cobb Regional Library

Image above: Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Club is one of the many features on West Cobb Regional Library’s July schedule By Kelly Johnson After summer’s official start (with the June 21st…


There are three separate images: a silhouette of a person in a storm walking with an umbrella, a thermometer with flames over it, and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather June 28, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Scattered Thunderstorms Again Sunday

Heat Advisory, Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Today Dangerous heat and scattered thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with heat index values…


A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business & Economy, Local Business June 27, 2026

Cumberland Area Council panel to provide insider update on The Henry development in on July 8

Photo above: Street view of Battery Ave. in the Cumberland area: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, business and community leaders will get…


Photograph of three sets of hands working with a touchpad and calculator, documents and graphs on table before them

Business & Economy, Local Business June 27, 2026

Cobb Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that it is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards, recognizing individuals whose exceptional service and community involvement have…


Two American flags at angles to each other

Community Life, Libraries June 27, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library Honors America 250 with Flag Art

Ahead of celebrating America’s Independence, North Cobb Regional Library has scheduled an Arts and Crafts event for children 5 to 12 years of age, on Thursday, July 2nd at 4:30…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 27, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending June 20 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…


There are three separate images: a silhouette of a person in a storm walking with an umbrella, a thermometer with flames over it, and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather June 27, 2026

Georgia Hazardous Weather Outlook Warns of Storms and Heat Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing isolated damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and heavy rain are expected across portions of north Georgia this afternoon and evening, while dangerous heat pushes heat…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather June 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Medicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 26, 2026 A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government more than $342 million…


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Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Nurses warn that new interpretation of Georgia law will mean less care for rural communities

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 25, 2026 Key points The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued new guidance interpreting…


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Science & Technology June 26, 2026

More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 26, 2026 Key points A new report from the state auditor’s office found…


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Environment June 26, 2026

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

by Joe Árvai, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million…


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Government & Politics June 26, 2026

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

by Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Did the founders of the United States intend…


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