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Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government March 19, 2026

Two Opportunities Remaining for the Public to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

There are two remaining public meetings for Marietta residents to view the city’s 2028 SPLOST projects. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…

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Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government

Two Opportunities Remaining for the Public to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

News, Transportation

GDOT, Marietta plan public meeting on North Marietta Parkway improvements


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 19, 2026


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Opinion

Can Human Writers Compete with Humans Using A.I. To Churn Out Material?



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

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 20 to Sunday, March 22


Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life

Marietta History Center to offer spring walking tours at city cemetery


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News, Weather

Metro Atlanta Under Frost Advisory Early Thursday Morning


An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association to Host Annual Renters’ Rights Summit



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues.


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government

At last, there’s a Jan. 6 memorial plaque in the US Capitol. But just try finding it.


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Lawmakers unveil proposal to replace Georgia’s voting machines before 2028 presidential election


Drawing of three reeses peanut butter cups

Business & Economy

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice



Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war


A black cat loafed on a blue cloth surrounded by white roses

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A white Siberian husky with a red scarf and with tongue's out, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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

Elections

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions



Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government March 19, 2026

Two Opportunities Remaining for the Public to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

There are two remaining public meetings for Marietta residents to view the city’s 2028 SPLOST projects. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

News, Transportation March 19, 2026

GDOT, Marietta plan public meeting on North Marietta Parkway improvements

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Marietta and the Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a location and design public information open house April 1…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 19, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 19, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with a high near 67 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Opinion March 19, 2026

Can Human Writers Compete with Humans Using A.I. To Churn Out Material?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the biggest challenges A.I. faces is dominating human-based writing. Artificial Intelligence creators have sunk plenty into this conquest….


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

Community, Things to Do March 19, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 20 to Sunday, March 22

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Friday, March 20, 2026 Mother Son…


Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life March 19, 2026

Marietta History Center to offer spring walking tours at city cemetery

The Marietta History Center announced on the City of Marietta website that they will offer two guided walking tours this spring at the historic Marietta City Cemetery, highlighting the lives…


An image of frost crystals scattered around, with the Cobb County Courier logo in the lower right corner

News, Weather March 19, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Frost Advisory Early Thursday Morning

A Frost Advisory remains in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT Thursday across parts of Georgia, with temperatures as low as 33 degrees expected to produce frost that…


An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing March 18, 2026

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association to Host Annual Renters’ Rights Summit

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association submitted the following announcement: The We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association is proud to announce its Annual Renters’ Rights Summit, taking place on Sunday,…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 18, 2026

Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues.

This article by Julie Appleby and Sarah Boden first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby and Sarah Boden, March 18, 2026 In January, when President Donald…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government March 18, 2026

At last, there’s a Jan. 6 memorial plaque in the US Capitol. But just try finding it.

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 WASHINGTON — More than two dozen U.S. House Democrats cast a…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 18, 2026

Lawmakers unveil proposal to replace Georgia’s voting machines before 2028 presidential election

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 17, 2026 Republicans have unveiled a sweeping proposal aimed at overhauling Georgia’s election…


Drawing of three reeses peanut butter cups

Business & Economy March 18, 2026

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

by Jonathan Deutsch, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 18, 2026

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war

by Kathy Kiely, University of Missouri-Columbia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Martha Gellhorn stowed away on a hospital ship to become the only woman journalist…


A black cat loafed on a blue cloth surrounded by white roses

Pets and Pet Adoption March 18, 2026

“My name is Bingo. 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 male black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A white Siberian husky with a red scarf and with tongue's out, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption March 18, 2026

“My name is Aegon, 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 male white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…


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

Elections March 18, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion March 18, 2026

Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…


A stage scene from the Atlanta Ballet's Great Gatsby, with people in 1920s party dress lined up onstage

Arts & Culture, Dance March 18, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Announces Upcoming Season with New Swan Lake, The Great Gatsby, The Nutcracker, Two World Premieres

Image above: The Great Gatsby, provided by the Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet submitted the following announcement about its upcoming season: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin has announced Atlanta…


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News, Transportation March 18, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, March 18

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


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