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Business & Economy, Local Business June 6, 2026

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June

Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures….

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Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June


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Arts & Culture

Kris Delaney appointed Marietta Arts Council’s new part-time Executive Director


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Sports

Battery Atlanta to Host Free World Cup Viewing on Plaza Green


Sports

Wide selection of World Cup-related events in Cobb County



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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 6, 2026


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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


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

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


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Business & Economy

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County



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Health & Wellness

Upcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier


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Government & Politics, National Government

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE


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Government & Politics, State Government

State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots


Sports

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?



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Science & Technology

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive


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Environment

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

The Center for Family Resources’ 2025 Annual Report Highlights the Building Blocks of Family Stability


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know the Police Chiefs in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out



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Business & Economy, Local Business June 6, 2026

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June

Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures….


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Arts & Culture June 6, 2026

Kris Delaney appointed Marietta Arts Council’s new part-time Executive Director

The Marietta Arts Council distributed the following announcement: The Marietta Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Delaney as its new part-time Executive Director, effective June…


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Sports June 6, 2026

Battery Atlanta to Host Free World Cup Viewing on Plaza Green

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following schedule for its World Cup viewing events at the Plaza Green: This summer, The Battery Atlanta™ will be a free viewing venue for FIFA…


Sports June 6, 2026

Wide selection of World Cup-related events in Cobb County

The Lou Hammond Groups distributed the following list of some of the World Cup-related events in Cobb County: Soccer world record attempt at Village Green Park in Smyrna — June 6The…


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Weather June 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


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

News, Transportation June 6, 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…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 6, 2026

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

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of Georgia. This weekly quiz is…


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Business & Economy June 5, 2026

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County

Wellstar Health System announced it is acquiring Mountain Lakes Medical Center, a northeast Georgia hospital. The organizations say will strengthen healthcare access, expand clinical resources and preserve local care for…


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Health & Wellness June 5, 2026

Upcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 5, 2026 Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated….


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Government & Politics, National Government June 5, 2026

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…


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Government & Politics, State Government June 5, 2026

State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 4, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement…


Sports June 5, 2026

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

by Adam Kadlac, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also…


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Science & Technology June 5, 2026

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

by Ryan C. Fortenberry, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those…


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Environment June 5, 2026

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

by Weizhi Deng, University of Iowa; Jun Wang, University of Iowa, and Meng Zhou, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For…


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Giving Back to the Community June 5, 2026

The Center for Family Resources’ 2025 Annual Report Highlights the Building Blocks of Family Stability

The Center for Family Resources distributed the following report on its 2025 Annual Report: For 66 years, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has helped children and families build stronger,…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 5, 2026

How Well Do You Know the Police Chiefs in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out

Police departments have been in the news in Cobb lately, as Mableton announces it is taking steps to organize its own Public Safety Division. Below is a quiz to see…


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Business & Economy, Local Business June 5, 2026

Acworth Retains and Expands Caldwell Companies in Major Headquarters Consolidation Project

The Cobb Chamber announced that a coordinated business retention and recruitment effort by the City of Acworth and local economic development partners has resulted in four locally owned companies consolidating…


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Pets and Pet Adoption June 5, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


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Pets and Pet Adoption June 5, 2026

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

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


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Environment, Weather & Environment June 5, 2026

Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday as Ozone Levels Expected to Rise

Residents of the metro Atlanta area are being advised to limit certain outdoor activities Friday after state environmental officials issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert because of expected elevated…


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