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The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth September 15, 2025

Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Downtown Development Authority hosted its Meet the Merchants mixer event on September 11. Hosted in City Hall’s council chambers, the event aimed to assist local businesses…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections September 15, 2025

Tate Fall leaving her post as Cobb elections director

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Elections Director Tate Fall will not be returning to her duties. Fall is currently on a leave of absence, and a news release dated Sept….

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost September 15, 2025

With cooler weather, GA gas prices drop two cents; EV charging rate remains steady

Cooler weather and lower demand are factors leading to a two-cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices over the past seven days. EV charging rates at public DC fast-charging stations held…

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 September 15, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 5 to September 11

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…

Weather September 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 15, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 15, 2025

“My name is Andrew, 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 grey/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tri-color German shepherd with a pink scarf and blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption September 15, 2025

“My name is Levi. 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 tri-color German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Health & Wellness September 15, 2025

A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened

This article by Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Cara Anthony September 12, 2025 ST. LOUIS — Lying on top of an operating room table…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Opinion September 15, 2025

Bookman: There have always been those who prefer to live in an alternate reality of their own design

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 11, 2025 Donald Trump’s appointee as secretary of health and human services, Robert…

Health & Wellness September 15, 2025

Public health officials warn of potential exposure after new measles case confirmed in Fulton County

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 12, 2025 The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a new case…

Science & Technology September 15, 2025

Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source

by Amy J. Williams, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Perseverance rover traversed an ancient river valley in Mars’ Jezero Crater…

Drawing of a row of four gunshot holes in a surface

Government & Politics September 15, 2025

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Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

Tate Fall leaving her post as Cobb elections director

With cooler weather, GA gas prices drop two cents; EV charging rate remains steady

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 5 to September 11

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 15, 2025

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

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

A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened

Bookman: There have always been those who prefer to live in an alternate reality of their own design

Public health officials warn of potential exposure after new measles case confirmed in Fulton County

Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source

Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Cobb County International Airport Celebrates 65 Years of Aviation and Economic Impact

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 14, 2025

Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

Tate Fall leaving her post as Cobb elections director

With cooler weather, GA gas prices drop two cents; EV charging rate remains steady

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 5 to September 11

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 15, 2025

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

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

A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened

Bookman: There have always been those who prefer to live in an alternate reality of their own design

Public health officials warn of potential exposure after new measles case confirmed in Fulton County

Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source

Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Cobb County International Airport Celebrates 65 Years of Aviation and Economic Impact

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 14, 2025

Marietta Police Athletic League to hold 2nd annual Fall Festival

Sentence handed down in 1997 Kennesaw rape cold case solved via DNA

Keep Smyrna Beautiful mourns the loss of Dr. David Martin

You’ve likely met someone living in recovery, even if you didn’t know it