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Elections, Government & Politics March 30, 2026

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for the 14th District U.S. House runoff has kicked off leading up to the April 7 election. On Saturday’s first day of early voting in Cobb,…

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Elections, Government & Politics

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia Gas Prices Fall as State Gas Tax Suspension Eases Costs


Cobb weather March 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, March 30, 2026


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Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 20 to March 26



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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz


Crowd at the No Kings event in Smyrna

Government & Politics

No Kings event in Smyrna attracts hundreds


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Community Life, Libraries

North Cobb Regional Library launches poetry competition for National Poetry Month


Volunteers at the Earth Day cleanup in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Cobb County Earth Day Event Brings Community Together in Mableton



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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, March 29, 2026


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News, Weather

Elevated fire danger continues for north and central Georgia Sunday


Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27


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Community Life, Libraries

Mableton’s South Cobb Regional Library Hosts Poetry Celebration in April



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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines


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News, Transportation

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton


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News, Weather

Red Flag Warning of Critical Wildfire Danger Issued for Georgia Saturday


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 28, 2026



Elections, Government & Politics March 30, 2026

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for the 14th District U.S. House runoff has kicked off leading up to the April 7 election. On Saturday’s first day of early voting in Cobb,…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 30, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall as State Gas Tax Suspension Eases Costs

Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump from the state’s suspension of the gas tax, even as conflict in the Middle East continues to push global oil prices…


Cobb weather March 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather March 30, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, March 30, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety March 30, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 20 to March 26

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 29, 2026

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…


Crowd at the No Kings event in Smyrna

Government & Politics March 29, 2026

No Kings event in Smyrna attracts hundreds

On a clear sunny Saturday in downtown Smyrna, a crowd of hundreds of protestors gathered at one of four Cobb County No Kings events held in Cobb County. Protests where…


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Community Life, Libraries March 29, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library launches poetry competition for National Poetry Month

Cobb County Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson With the Cobb County Library System celebrating National Poetry Month, North Cobb Regional Library will open the CCPL Celebrates…


Volunteers at the Earth Day cleanup in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 29, 2026

Cobb County Earth Day Event Brings Community Together in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Cobb Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s annual Earth Day event: Hundreds of volunteers from Kennesaw State University, along with community members…


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Weather March 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, March 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather March 29, 2026

Elevated fire danger continues for north and central Georgia Sunday

North and central Georgia face elevated fire danger today and tonight, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms returning Tuesday and lasting through at least the end of the week….


Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…


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Community Life, Libraries March 28, 2026

Mableton’s South Cobb Regional Library Hosts Poetry Celebration in April

Cobb County Public Library Celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson In celebrating National Poetry Month, South Cobb Regional Library will hold its second annual South Cobb Spoken Word and…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 28, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….


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

News, Transportation March 28, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & 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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News, Weather March 28, 2026

Red Flag Warning of Critical Wildfire Danger Issued for Georgia Saturday

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across North and Central Georgia on Saturday, as low humidity and gusty northwest winds combine to create an elevated risk for rapidly spreading fires,…


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Weather March 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Crime & Public Safety March 27, 2026

Cobb Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on South Cobb Drive

Authorities are searching for a suspect charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash late Wednesday night on South Cobb Drive, according to the Cobb County Police Department. The collision…


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Pets and Pet Adoption March 27, 2026

“My name is Elijay. 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 grey/brindle American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


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Pets and Pet Adoption March 27, 2026

“My name is Stitch, 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 male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


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Weather March 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 27, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


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