Dino Day at the Switzer Library
Dinosaur-themed events at Switzer and regional branches begin June 2 By Kelly Johnson Ushering in the first full week of summer break, Stacks and the #SwitzerDinos will hail Dino Day…
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Dino Day at the Switzer Library
North Cobb Regional Library features dinosaur-themed movies for June
Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Saturday
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 30, 2026
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”
“My name is Faiyaz, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
A Trump Stronghold Grapples With Health Risks of ICE Detention Sites
How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
Georgia officials kicked off an audit of this month’s election. What does that actually entail?
Can the nearly $1 trillion‑a‑year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US‑born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Dino Day at the Switzer Library
Dinosaur-themed events at Switzer and regional branches begin June 2 By Kelly Johnson Ushering in the first full week of summer break, Stacks and the #SwitzerDinos will hail Dino Day…
North Cobb Regional Library features dinosaur-themed movies for June
North Cobb Regional Library’s Happy Helpings Summer Meal Program, the anchor of its June schedule, offers a handful of dinosaur matinees. Of its weekly Monday, Tuesday, Friday movies starting at…
Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Saturday
Scattered Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Risk Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Weekend Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for rounds of scattered thunderstorms beginning…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 30, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
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…
“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 tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…
“My name is Faiyaz, 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 grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
A Trump Stronghold Grapples With Health Risks of ICE Detention Sites
This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 29, 2026 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — Until recently, this rural city about 45 minutes east…
How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has…
Georgia officials kicked off an audit of this month’s election. What does that actually entail?
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 They may be rolling dice, but when it comes to election…
Can the nearly $1 trillion‑a‑year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?
by Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of…
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US‑born workers didn’t see any economic gains
by Chloe N. East, University of Colorado Boulder and Elizabeth Cox, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump campaigned on…
It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
by D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans don’t need a press release to…
Mableton accepts $240,000 Safe Streets and Roads grant
Photo above: screenshot of Mableton Community Development Director Michael Hughes speaking before the Mableton City Council At Wednesday’s Mableton City Council meeting the council accepted a grant from the Safe…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 29, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 29, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Dino Discovery Day allows children prehistoric fun at Mountain View Regional Library
By Kelly Johnson Because the school year concludes at the end of May, marking the month as Maycember (as it is understood), parents must add to the juggle of activities…
West Cobb Regional Library Presents Dino-summer creative events
By Kelly Johnson In keeping with the Cobb County Public Library’s dino-theme, West Cobb Regional Library has scheduled a few related events along the lines of its Thursday Explorers and…
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 29 to Sunday, May 31
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 29, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
Cobb County High School Mascots Quiz: Can You Match Each School to Its Mascot?
High schools are an important part of community life in Cobb County. In the public school arena we have two systems, the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools….
Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds Main Concern as Storms Continue Across Georgia
Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, bringing the risk of locally heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds. Additional rounds of…