Photo above: A crowd gathers around the massive Lockheed Martin C-5 at the 75th anniversary of the Marietta Air Force Plant 6 (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Larry Felton…
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Photo above: A crowd gathers around the massive Lockheed Martin C-5 at the 75th anniversary of the Marietta Air Force Plant 6 (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Larry Felton…
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Storm chances will continue through much of the…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Image above created with licensed copy of Canva Cobb County issued 33 new business licenses between June 14 and June 21, 2026, with a mix of professional services, healthcare providers,…
The Mableton City Council will meet on Monday, June 22 for a work session, and on Tuesday, June 23 for its regular meeting. Note that the regular meeting has shifted…
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending June 20 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
[Editors note: The text of the alert specifies central Georgia, but the list of affected counties includes counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia] Scattered thunderstorms and a continued risk…
Photo above: Glass slipper scene from a past Atlanta Ballet production of Cinderella, provided by the Atlanta Ballet Tickets on sale for Atlanta Ballet 2’s limited three-performance run of the…
This article by Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 18, 202 Being a family caregiver is hard work. On June 17, KFF Health News…
by Mary Landers, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 Georgia’s 159 counties are recounting votes cast in the…
by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 After months of tension between the city of Social Circle and…
by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…
by Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, Sam Houston State University and Zachary Montz, Sam Houston State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The news was startling. On…
by Charles N. Haas, Drexel University and Robert Promisloff, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Soon after Philadelphia hosted America’s bicentennial celebrations in late…
Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about its free HIV testing Saturday, June 27, is recognized as National HIV Testing Day, a day to highlight the importance…
New courts will bring access to one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports through youth programming, recreational play and community wellness initiatives The YMCA of Metro Atlanta distributed the following announcement…
The City of Powder Springs distributed the following announcement about its Independence Day celebration: The City of Powder Springs is presenting its annual free-to-the-public 4th of July Celebration with a…
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, June 19, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting Photo: Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson The town hall meeting Monday evening in the auditorium of…