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Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 27, 2026

Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sight

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 24, 2026 A pair of wildfires in south Georgia are the two largest…

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Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather

Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sight


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Government & Politics, National Government

As early voting starts, GOP Senate hopefuls make appeals to Georgia voters, spar with each other


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration

Justice Department’s effort to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans could face widespread judicial pushback


Map of China with flag colors and stars

Science & Technology

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout



Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US


A black/white American pit bull terrier with a white scarf, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia gas prices hold steady at $3.62 as oil market uncertainty continues



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 Monday, April 27, 2026


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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants

Big Fat Vegan Brings Plant-based Comfort Food to Cobb County Dining


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 17 to April 23


Public commenter at the microphone facing the Cobb County Board of Education

Education, News

Watch the public input that the Cobb school board doesn’t want you to see



Micheal Garza

Education, News

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Micheal Garza


Susan McCartney

Education, News

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Susan McCartney


Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Sunday Quiz: How many Cobb High School Mascots Can You Identify?



Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 27, 2026

Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sight

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 24, 2026 A pair of wildfires in south Georgia are the two largest…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government April 27, 2026

As early voting starts, GOP Senate hopefuls make appeals to Georgia voters, spar with each other

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 26, 2026 Five men seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration April 27, 2026

Justice Department’s effort to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans could face widespread judicial pushback

by Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University and Irina D. Manta, Hofstra University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Justice Department has identified 384…


Map of China with flag colors and stars

Science & Technology April 27, 2026

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

by Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government April 27, 2026

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

by James Piazza, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an…


A black/white American pit bull terrier with a white scarf, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 27, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


A tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption April 27, 2026

“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 female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 27, 2026

Georgia gas prices hold steady at $3.62 as oil market uncertainty continues

Georgia drivers are seeing relatively stable gas prices this week, with the statewide average holding at $3.62 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA. The average is 1…


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

Weather April 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 27, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


Pastel cartoon drawing of a small restaurant

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants April 27, 2026

Big Fat Vegan Brings Plant-based Comfort Food to Cobb County Dining

By Mark Woolsey The Big Fat Vegan, an unusual mother-daughter collaboration dedicated to tasty plant-based food, has set up shop along Powers Ferry Road near I-285, an area thick with…


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety April 26, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 17 to April 23

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…


Public commenter at the microphone facing the Cobb County Board of Education

Education, News April 26, 2026

Watch the public input that the Cobb school board doesn’t want you to see

By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to censor public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…


Micheal Garza

Education, News April 26, 2026

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Micheal Garza

By Rebecca Gaunt Micheal Garza, a local business owner, is running for the Post 4 seat on the Cobb County Board of Education, which includes Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Kell High…


Susan McCartney

Education, News April 26, 2026

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Susan McCartney

By Rebecca Gaunt Susan McCartney, a retired educator, is running for the Post 4 seat on the Cobb County Board of Education, which includes Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Kell High Schools….


Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History April 26, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 26, 2026

Sunday Quiz: How many Cobb High School Mascots Can You Identify?

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…


A diagonally split screen with fog and houses on one side, thunderclouds with lightning on the other

News, Weather April 26, 2026

Fog and Thunderstorms in Forecast for North and Central Georgia This Week

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, with patchy dense fog reducing visibility this morning and isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible Sunday through Thursday. Storms…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 26, 2026

Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April

Cobb County recorded 44 new business licenses during the past week, with a notable mix of service-based startups, health-related providers, and personal care businesses. Marietta continues to anchor much of…


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

Weather April 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, April 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History April 25, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…


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