A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across northeast Georgia, with a Fire Danger Statement covering the rest of north and central Georgia as dangerously dry…
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across northeast Georgia, with a Fire Danger Statement covering the rest of north and central Georgia as dangerously dry…
How much do you know about Cobb County’s government and departments? Knowing who does what in the county is valuable information when you need to contact someone within the county,…
If you’re looking for a summer camp experience for your kids, and want to keep in local, Cobb PARKS has something for the interests of nearly every child or teen….
The Cobb County School District website announced that Austell Elementary will be holding an Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027 students on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The school requests…
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In an episode of The Simpsons, the family is watching a news report about people panicking as the final hours…
Cobb County recorded 47 new business licenses issued between April 12 and April 19, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of service-based startups, contractors, and consumer-facing businesses. The latest batch shows…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with a high near 67 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, signaling dangerous fire weather conditions driven by very dry air and elevated fire…
The Acworth Police Department announced on social media that a 13-year-old boy who was reported mission on Thursday was safely located.The boy was reported missing after he wandered from his…
The City of Marietta will host Marietta SoccerFest ’26 from June 12-14, 2026, with FIFA World Cup 26 public watch parties in downtown Marietta and a youth soccer event at…
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…
By Mark Woolsey A pair of well-known 70s and 80s TV stars came to Cobb County this week to discuss the ins and outs of bread. For a very good…
This latest Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a…
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
A Fire Danger Statement is in effect across north and central Georgia today, with very dry vegetation, low humidity, and breezy winds creating elevated wildfire risk through this evening. Outdoor…
This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir, April 17, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental…
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will nominate Erica…
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 17, 2026 If you’re not registered to vote in next month’s primary election,…
by Jeffrey Fields, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With U.S. bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s…
