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Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government February 23, 2026

89-townhome development approved on Kennesaw’s Pine Mountain Road

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a rezoning request with conditions for a long-troubled property at 6095 Pine Mountain Rd. last week. The 8.82-acre property is currently zoned for…

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Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government

89-townhome development approved on Kennesaw’s Pine Mountain Road


Articles of winter clothing: a down coat, a scarf, and a wool cap, along with a mercury thermometer and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather

Hazardous wind chill expected across Georgia Monday morning


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 Monday, February 23, 2026


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Community, Engagement

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?



Poster for the event described in detail in the article

Crime & Public Safety

Cobb District Attorney’s Office to present Lunch & Learn for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas


New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Adds 68 New Businesses in Weekly License Report


Photo of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice facing recall

Food Safety, Health & Wellness

3.3 Million Pounds of Chicken Fried Rice, Some Shipped to Trader Joe’s, Recalled Over Possible Glass Fragments



A graphic of a round face with teeth chattering and icicles hanging below as wind blows. Cobb County Courier logo in lower left corner

News, Weather

Much Colder Air to Push Georgia Wind Chills Into Teens


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, February 22, 2026


Two people walk across the decorative crosswalk in the Town Center area along Noonday Creek Trail

Community

Town Center Community Launches First Decorative Crosswalk Along Noonday Creek Trail


Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Crime & Public Safety

Cobb Man Sentenced to Life After Guilty Plea in Fatal Shooting of Kennesaw State Student



Adults with children outdoors at the Cobb Collaborative Resiliency Week event

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Cobb Collaborative’s Resiliency Week Brings Community Together to Strengthen Well-Being and Connection


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

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, February 21, 2026


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

What Happened in Cobb County This Week? Take the Quiz and Find Out


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation

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



Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government February 23, 2026

89-townhome development approved on Kennesaw’s Pine Mountain Road

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a rezoning request with conditions for a long-troubled property at 6095 Pine Mountain Rd. last week. The 8.82-acre property is currently zoned for…


Articles of winter clothing: a down coat, a scarf, and a wool cap, along with a mercury thermometer and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather February 23, 2026

Hazardous wind chill expected across Georgia Monday morning

Hazardous wind chills as low as 0 to 15 degrees are expected across north and central Georgia this morning, with scattered thunderstorms possible between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, according…


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

Weather February 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, February 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 23, 2026, with a high near 39 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Community, Engagement February 22, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…


Poster for the event described in detail in the article

Crime & Public Safety February 22, 2026

Cobb District Attorney’s Office to present Lunch & Learn for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office distributed the following announcement: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the District Attorney’s Office is presenting a free Lunch & Learn: Love…


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government February 22, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…


New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business February 22, 2026

Cobb County Adds 68 New Businesses in Weekly License Report

The business license filings over the past week for unincorporated Cobb County reflect a broad mix of professional services, construction trades, retail establishments and personal service providers.  A significant share…


Photo of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice facing recall

Food Safety, Health & Wellness February 22, 2026

3.3 Million Pounds of Chicken Fried Rice, Some Shipped to Trader Joe’s, Recalled Over Possible Glass Fragments

Image above: packaging of recalled product from Trader Joe’s, image provided by the FSIS press release Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., based in Portland Oregon, is recalling about 3,370,530 pounds…


A graphic of a round face with teeth chattering and icicles hanging below as wind blows. Cobb County Courier logo in lower left corner

News, Weather February 22, 2026

Much Colder Air to Push Georgia Wind Chills Into Teens

Widespread wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected across north and central Georgia today, prompting a Wind Advisory, with much colder air arriving early this week that will…


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

Weather February 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with a high near 45 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Two people walk across the decorative crosswalk in the Town Center area along Noonday Creek Trail

Community February 21, 2026

Town Center Community Launches First Decorative Crosswalk Along Noonday Creek Trail

Town Center Community submitted the following news release: Installation at George Busbee Parkway and Town Center Drive enhances safety, strengthens identity, and introduces innovative placemaking in Cobb County TOWN CENTER,…


Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Crime & Public Safety February 21, 2026

Cobb Man Sentenced to Life After Guilty Plea in Fatal Shooting of Kennesaw State Student

A Cobb County man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a 21-year-old nursing student outside a Kennesaw State University student housing complex. Samuel…


Adults with children outdoors at the Cobb Collaborative Resiliency Week event

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 21, 2026

Cobb Collaborative’s Resiliency Week Brings Community Together to Strengthen Well-Being and Connection

The following news release was distributed by Cobb Collaborative highlighting the organization’s recent Resiliency Week event: Cobb Collaborative successfully hosted Resiliency Week, February 2–7, 2026, bringing together community members, service…


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

Weather February 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, February 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes February 21, 2026

What Happened in Cobb County This Week? 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…


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation February 21, 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…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather February 21, 2026

Georgia Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Isolated Severe Storms Expected

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a risk of a few severe storms in central Georgia this afternoon capable of producing damaging winds, large hail,…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 20, 2026

Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span, February 20, 2026 Tamar Abrams had a lousy couple of years in 2022 and…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration February 20, 2026

Dems push to revert to earlier immigration policy to rein in Trump’s crackdown

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 19, 2026 WASHINGTON — As they seek to curb President Donald Trump’s aggressive…


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Government & Politics, National Government February 20, 2026

Trump dismisses affordability woes, boosts allies at northwest Georgia steel plant 

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 19, 2026 ROME, Ga. – In a freewheeling hour-long speech at a northwest…


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