A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899
by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…
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A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899
The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority Releases 2025 Annual Report
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
21 graduate from Sheriff’s Office training academy
How much do you know about live music venues in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out
Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Across North and Central Georgia
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
“My name is Thor. Are you here to adopt me?”
Could Your Kid Benefit From Counseling? Experts Offer 3 Questions To Help You Decide
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …
Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live
How much do you know about Kennesaw? Take the quiz and find out!
A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899
by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…
The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna
By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an expansion and republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was about a tenth…
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority Releases 2025 Annual Report
The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority distributed the following announcement of its annual report highlighting the events of the previous year: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, Cobb Energy Performing Arts…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
21 graduate from Sheriff’s Office training academy
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens had a no-nonsense message for 21 people graduating from the sheriff’s first-ever training academy class. His message: being first brings great responsibility. “You will define…
How much do you know about live music venues in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out
Cobb County is home to many places to hear live music. Some of it is pricey, some free. Below is a quiz to see how much you know about the…
Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Across North and Central Georgia
Residents across north and central Georgia could see isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon, mainly across North Georgia. Thunderstorm chances will continue daily through the weekend, with potential…
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Thor. Are you here to adopt me?”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
Could Your Kid Benefit From Counseling? Experts Offer 3 Questions To Help You Decide
This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, and Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 9, 2026 HealthQ’s Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer share…
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the…
High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
by Amanda Watford, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 9, 2026 When her son was a teenager, Connecticut mom Amy Wadsworth said,…
Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
by Angela J. Narayan, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Do what I say, or you’re not invited to my birthday party!” “I’m…
We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …
by Achim Zeileis, University of Innsbruck, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In times past, when we wanted to know which team would win the World…
Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live
by Melissa Scanlan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Will Matuska, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Summer is here – the perfect time to…
How much do you know about Kennesaw? Take the quiz and find out!
How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a place or topic about Cobb County. The…
Cobb County Reports Light Turnout During First Days of Early Voting
By Mark Woolsey Only a small number of Cobb voters turned out for the first two days of early voting in the upcoming primary runoff set for June 16. Cobb…
Cobb County Charity Motorcycle Ride Returns June 20 to Combat Senior Food Insecurity
A community motorcycle ride aimed at helping older adults facing hunger in Cobb County will return next summer, with proceeds supporting local meal assistance programs serving vulnerable seniors. The Senior…
Atlanta Latino Lions Club Raises Funds for Scholarships and Community Programs
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the annual Bingo Fundraiser held at the Smyrna Community Center: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club hosted their annual Bingo…
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness programs in June at Switzer Library
PHOTO: Monica W. Parker, MD (photo courtesy of Cobb County Public Library) Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about events at Switzer Library in honor of Alzheimer’s and…