Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…
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Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…
Scattered Thunderstorms, Triple-Digit Heat Index Values Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Week Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for scattered afternoon thunderstorms and dangerous heat through…
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] By Larry…
By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…
Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…
[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, according to the National…
By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and the potential for localized flash flooding are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Storms this afternoon…
By Mark Woolsey President Trump’s visit to Georgia next week highlighting an item on his education agenda is drawing strong-and predictable reaction from local political party and community activists. Trump…
This article by Rachel Spears first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 16, 2026 Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control…
by Jacob Fischler and Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 The nation’s election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks…
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 A mistake doesn’t have to be a life sentence. That’s the…
by Gabriel E. Hales, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country…
by Risa Cromer, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most…
by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…