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A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 16, 2026

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…

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A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible


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 Thursday, April 16, 2026


A calico cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tan/white dachshund sitting with a leash while looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

“My name is Max, and I’m in need of a loving home!”



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to Trump’s Policies.


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Immigration

Immigration enforcement to be funded for 3 years under US Senate GOP plan


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Crime & Public Safety

Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation


Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents

Driver charged with DUI after serious injury crash on Cumberland Parkway in Cobb County



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International

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game


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Psychology

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Ads for GLP‑1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online


A black/tan German shepherd with a red leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A grey tabby cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 15


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Community Life, Libraries

Registration is Open for Popular, High-Demand Vision To Learn 2026 Mobile Clinics at Cobb Libraries


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News, Weather

Cobb County drought deepens as rainfall deficit grows in 2026



A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 16, 2026

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…


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

Weather April 16, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 16, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


A calico cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 16, 2026

“My name is Koda. 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 calico domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


A tan/white dachshund sitting with a leash while looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 16, 2026

“My name is Max, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/white dachshund. The following information on this potential family member is…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 15, 2026

Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to Trump’s Policies.

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Claudia Boyd-Barrett, April 15, 2026 For months, a cloud of fear has hovered over the immigrant…


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

Immigration April 15, 2026

Immigration enforcement to be funded for 3 years under US Senate GOP plan

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 14, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday he…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Crime & Public Safety April 15, 2026

Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation

by Jacob Levy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 On March 28, thousands of Georgians participated in peaceful protests across…


Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents April 15, 2026

Driver charged with DUI after serious injury crash on Cumberland Parkway in Cobb County

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A driver has been arrested and charged…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International April 15, 2026

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

by Jeffrey Taliaferro, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” Napoleon Bonaparte’s maxim may well…


outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Psychology April 15, 2026

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

by Keith M. Bellizzi, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Maria looked at herself in the mirror for the first time after…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 15, 2026

Ads for GLP‑1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

by Sujith Ramachandran, University of Mississippi and Liang-Yuan (Claire) Lin, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you watched the Super Bowl in…


A black/tan German shepherd with a red leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 15, 2026

“My name is Mulan. 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 female black/tan German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…


A grey tabby cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 15, 2026

“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 female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation April 15, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 15

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…


drawing of eyeglasses

Community Life, Libraries April 15, 2026

Registration is Open for Popular, High-Demand Vision To Learn 2026 Mobile Clinics at Cobb Libraries

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about the popular Vision To Learn program that offers free vision screening and prescription glasses for children and teens: Cobb County Public…


drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

News, Weather April 15, 2026

Cobb County drought deepens as rainfall deficit grows in 2026

By Mark Woolsey Trees, shrubs and ornamental plants  are showing signs of stress across Cobb County, particularly in East Cobb. The sun beats down relentlessly out of a blue sky….


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

Weather April 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 15, 2026

Fire Danger Continues as Extreme Drought Conditions Persist in Metro Atlanta

The map above is from the National Integrated Drought Information Service A Fire Danger Statement is in effect across north and portions of east-central Georgia today, with very dry vegetation…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation April 14, 2026

C.W Matthews awarded emergency repair contract for sinkhole on The Exchange

At this morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, Marietta-based C.W. Matthews Contracting Company was awarded a contract on emergency work done to address a sinkhole on The Exchange that…


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Government & Politics, Local government April 14, 2026

Cobb commissioners approve right-of-way acquisition for Noonday Creek Trail pedestrian bridge

Cobb County commissioners, at its Tuesday April 14 meeting, unanimously approved a proposal from Cobb DOT to acquire right-of-way for a planned pedestrian bridge along the Noonday Creek Trail, a…


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