How Well Do You Know Cobb County Transportation History?
Transportation (and the traffic associated with it) has been a major, and often controversial, topic in Cobb County and the rest of metro Atlanta. But how much do you know…
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How Well Do You Know Cobb County Transportation History?
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 10, 2026
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”
Georgia gas prices fall 11 cents as statewide average drops to $3.76 a gallon
Heavy Rain Could Cause Isolated Flash Flooding in North Georgia
How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out
Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 31 to August 6
Georgia Storms Could Bring Wind, Hail and Heavy Rain
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026
Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis turns community roots into service in Cobb and Paulding
How Well Do You Know Cobb County Transportation History?
Transportation (and the traffic associated with it) has been a major, and often controversial, topic in Cobb County and the rest of metro Atlanta. But how much do you know…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 10, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, August 10, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…
“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 brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
Georgia gas prices fall 11 cents as statewide average drops to $3.76 a gallon
Georgia gas prices continued to fall this week, giving drivers some relief at the pump as the statewide average dropped to $3.76 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The average…
Heavy Rain Could Cause Isolated Flash Flooding in North Georgia
Scattered thunderstorms could bring strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall to parts of north Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with isolated flash flooding possible. Additional scattered showers and…
How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…
Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education
[This article and the accompanying photo first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University professor Erik Malewski has received a national award for his…
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 31 to August 6
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…
Georgia Storms Could Bring Wind, Hail and Heavy Rain
Scattered thunderstorms could bring strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rain to mainly north Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with isolated flash flooding and damaging wind gusts also possible….
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis turns community roots into service in Cobb and Paulding
For Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis, being rooted in a community means more than just selling homes. It means helping put food on tables, supporting cancer patients and connecting people with…
Cobb County Issues 69 New Business Licenses Aug. 2-9
Cobb County issued 69 new business licenses between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2026, with the latest list spanning restaurants, health and personal-care services, contractors, consultants, retailers and other small…
Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton
The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…
Collision on Barrett Parkway leads to life-threatening injuries
By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit investigators are looking into a serious crash that happened on Barrett Parkway Thursday evening. Police say a red 2000 Chevy Silverado…
Missing 2-Year-Old Found Dead in Marietta, Police Say
By Mark Woolsey The search for a missing toddler has come to a tragic end in Marietta. Marietta police say 2-year-old Messiah Harris was found dead at about 7:30 p.m….
Navigating change is an important back-to-school skill
By Melanie Dallas, LPC The start of a new school year is often filled with excitement. New teachers, new classmates, new routines, and new opportunities can make this season feel…
Cobb County School District Honors Three Teachers of the Year
By Mark Woolsey The votes are in and Cobb County School District has named its 2026 district-wide teachers of the year at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The…
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 8 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…