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Gears, a beaker, computer terminal, calculator, and artist's brush, representing STEAM education

Education, News May 1, 2026

Mableton-based The STEAM Generation awarded 2026 State of Hope grant to expand kindergarten readiness in Georgia

The STEAM Generation®, a Mableton-based nonprofit focused on science, technology, engineering, art integration and math education, has been awarded a 2026 State of Hope Grant to expand its early childhood…

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Gears, a beaker, computer terminal, calculator, and artist's brush, representing STEAM education

Education, News

Mableton-based The STEAM Generation awarded 2026 State of Hope grant to expand kindergarten readiness in Georgia


A dark grey/white American pit bull terrier, with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tabby/white cat lying down on its side inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Gasoline prices spike 33 cents nationally, 22 cents in Georgia



An aerial view of a large roundabout on the South Barrett Reliever

Transportation & Development

Town Center Loop Expands with South Barrett Reliever Opening


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

Crime & Public Safety

Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

States Rush To Figure Out How To Enforce Trump’s Medicaid Work Requirements


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government

The 2020 election continues to cast a shadow over the race for Georgia’s next top election official



Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act could impact future political maps in Georgia


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy

Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet


SCOTUS building drawing

Crime & Public Safety

Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections



A tabby/calico cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tri-color terrier with blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Cobb weather May 1: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 30, 2026


Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries

Creative, Playful Family Literacy Day is Saturday May 2 at the Switzer Library



Gears, a beaker, computer terminal, calculator, and artist's brush, representing STEAM education

Education, News May 1, 2026

Mableton-based The STEAM Generation awarded 2026 State of Hope grant to expand kindergarten readiness in Georgia

The STEAM Generation®, a Mableton-based nonprofit focused on science, technology, engineering, art integration and math education, has been awarded a 2026 State of Hope Grant to expand its early childhood…


A dark grey/white American pit bull terrier, with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption May 1, 2026

“My name is Bean. 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 dark grey/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…


A tabby/white cat lying down on its side inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption May 1, 2026

“My name is Mosaic, 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/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development May 1, 2026

Gasoline prices spike 33 cents nationally, 22 cents in Georgia

By Larry Felton Johnson According to this morning’s figures from AAA, gas prices spiked sharply over the past week. The national average this morning is $4.392, while Georgia prices, cushioned…


An aerial view of a large roundabout on the South Barrett Reliever

Transportation & Development April 30, 2026

Town Center Loop Expands with South Barrett Reliever Opening

By Larry Felton Johnson On April 23 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the South Barrett Reliever in the Town Center area of Cobb County. The Courier spoke with Tracy…


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

Crime & Public Safety April 30, 2026

Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders

This article by by Naisha Roy, Northwestern University, and Francesca D’Annunzio and J. David McSwane, originally appeared on the ProPublica website. As an asylum-seeker living in the U.S., Jasmir Urbina worried as she watched violence…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 30, 2026

States Rush To Figure Out How To Enforce Trump’s Medicaid Work Requirements

This article by Rachel Spears first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 30, 2026 State officials remain uncertain on how to enforce a requirement that many adult…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government April 30, 2026

The 2020 election continues to cast a shadow over the race for Georgia’s next top election official

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 29, 2026 Eight candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top elections official faced…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government April 30, 2026

Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act could impact future political maps in Georgia

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 29, 2026 Some prominent Republicans started calling for Georgia lawmakers to redraw the…


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy April 30, 2026

Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet

by Jennifer C. Greenfield, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…


SCOTUS building drawing

Crime & Public Safety April 30, 2026

Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time

by Anne Toomey McKenna, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Google tracks the vast majority of cellphones in the United States, collecting your location,…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice April 30, 2026

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections

by Sam D. Hayes, Simmons University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a major ruling that would permit weakening the voting power of minorities in…


A tabby/calico cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 30, 2026

“My name is Mittens. 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 tabby/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A tri-color terrier with blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption April 30, 2026

“My name is Coco, 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 female tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…


Cobb weather May 1: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 30, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 30, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries April 29, 2026

Creative, Playful Family Literacy Day is Saturday May 2 at the Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about its Family Literacy Day event this Saturday: Switzer Library in downtown Marietta is hosting a Family Literacy Day event on…


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

Community, Things to Do April 29, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 1 to Sunday, May 3

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026. Friday, May 1 Bingocize — 11:00…


Pictured are (l to r) Michael Moseley, Director of Commercial Sales for the event’s sponsor, True Natural Gas; Alan Allison, 2026 Benefactor of the Year; Darlene Hettinger, 2026 Alumni of the Year; Cassy Ferrell, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services Growth & Innovation for the 2026 Industry Partner of the Year, Georgia’s Own Credit Union; and Heather Pence, President of Chattahoochee Technical College

Education, News April 29, 2026

Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Honors Alumni, Partners at 2026 SPARK Workforce Awards

Pictured above (l to r) Michael Moseley, Director of Commercial Sales for the event’s sponsor, True Natural Gas; Alan Allison, 2026 Benefactor of the Year; Darlene Hettinger, 2026 Alumni of…


Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Education, News April 29, 2026

Chattahoochee Tech, Cobb police create pathway from college to public safety career

According to an announcement on the Cobb County website, Chattahoochee Technical College students now have a direct path from public safety coursework to a full-time law enforcement career through a…


Two golfers at East Cobb Lions Club tournament

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 29, 2026

East Cobb Lions Club tournament held at Indian Hills Golf Club

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the East Cobb Lions Club annual golf tournament: The East Cobb Lions Club successfully hosted its Annual Golf Tournament…


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