Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List
The Cobb Chamber announced its 2026 Top Small Businesses of the Year in a press release. The organization also wrote that the overall Small Business of the Year winner will…
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Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List
GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton
Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 11, 2026
Georgia Fire Risk Expected to Continue Into Sunday
For Many Patients Leaving the ICU, the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
Debate over US war crimes, illegal military orders returns with Trump threats against Iran
Data center, PFAS bills were a bust but Georgia environmentalists cheer boost for conservation
The pseudoscientific attractiveness scale that grew out of incel forums and is now making money for looksmaxxing influencers
Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it
Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in
“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”
Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List
The Cobb Chamber announced its 2026 Top Small Businesses of the Year in a press release. The organization also wrote that the overall Small Business of the Year winner will…
GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & 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…
Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 11, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Georgia Fire Risk Expected to Continue Into Sunday
A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for portions of north and central Georgia through this evening, with dry vegetation and low humidity increasing the risk of fire spread. Outdoor…
For Many Patients Leaving the ICU, the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span, April 10, 2026 The accident happened in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16. Joseph Masterson, a…
Debate over US war crimes, illegal military orders returns with Trump threats against Iran
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy power plants and…
Data center, PFAS bills were a bust but Georgia environmentalists cheer boost for conservation
by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 10, 2026 The 2026 legislative session in Georgia started with a wide range…
The pseudoscientific attractiveness scale that grew out of incel forums and is now making money for looksmaxxing influencers
by Gemma Ware, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you have teenagers in your life, they’ll probably have heard of the PSL scale….
Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it
by Sharlette A. Kellum, Texas Southern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When I checked my 10-year-old daughter’s TikTok messages in early February 2026, I…
Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in
by Helen Colby, Indiana University and Deidre Popovich, Texas Tech University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As health care costs rise, patients aren’t just shouldering…
“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 male tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…
“My name is Pantera. 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…
Marietta Plans Yearlong Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026
The City of Marietta announced it will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong, citywide celebration featuring events, exhibits and community programming in partnership with local organizations….
East Cobb Medical Center Sold for $32.5 Million to Atlanta Firm
By Mark Woolsey An Atlanta-based privately held real estate investment and development firm has spent $32.5 million to acquire an East Cobb medical office building. Stonemont Financial specializes in healthcare…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 10, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 10, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Cobb County Sustainability Expo Highlights Recycling and Green Innovation
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the third annual Cobb County Sustainability Expo: The 3rd Annual Cobb County Sustainability Expo was jam-packed with environmental innovation,…
High Fire Risk Continues Across North Georgia Amid Dry Conditions
A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for north Georgia through this evening as dry vegetation and low humidity increase the risk of wildfire spread. The Hazardous Weather Outlook for…
States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages
This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead, April 9, 2026 Katie Crouch says calling her state’s Medicaid agency to get information…
Bookman: Deference to Trump delusion leaves Georgia in election law limbo
by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 9, 2026 Donald Trump can never admit that he lost an election, anywhere,…