Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5
Independence Day events dominate the weekend’s schedule. Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, June 5,…
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Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5
Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026
Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada
Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew
White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others
College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition
As key trade talks start, the US‑Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost
In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5
Independence Day events dominate the weekend’s schedule. Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, June 5,…
Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for metro Atlanta for Thursday, July 2. This alert means that air pollution…
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees
Extreme heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact north and central Georgia today, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of far northwest Georgia and Heat…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada
This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 1, 2026 One issue will decide Steven Cohen’s vote for Nevada governor this fall:…
Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much…
White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a…
College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition
by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As more Americans consider whether a college degree is worth it, the rising cost…
As key trade talks start, the US‑Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost
by Pamela K. Starr, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most Americans understand that their avocado toast and…
In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence
by Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 1 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…
“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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
“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 black/tan German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…
Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 1
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…
Federal Drug Trafficking Case Leading to Guilty Plea Includes Cobb County Cocaine Seizure
By Mark Woolsey A Mexican national and reputed high-level drug trafficker has pleaded guilty on charges he orchestrated the importing of large quantities of cocaine from Mexico to metro Atlanta-with…
Mableton Receives $250,000 HUD Grant to Revitalize Blighted Properties
By Mark Woolsey The City of Mableton Is getting a leg up in its fight to combat blighted properties and revitalize neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has…
Another Georgia Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday July 1 as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees
Heat and storm threats will affect large portions of north and central Georgia today, with a Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT for parts of north…
These Church Members Disagree on Politics. Together They’re Wiping Out Medical Debt.
This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 30, 2026 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Some issues, like immigration or student loans, are too…
Georgia’s SNAP payment errors could cost the state millions of dollars — but not quite yet
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 Georgia could be on the hook to pay millions of dollars…