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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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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

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


Cobb weather April 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026


A tabby/white kitten sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tri-color Australian shepherd with someone at his back

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton


Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather

Scattered showers possible in metro Atlanta Saturday, providing relief from the drought


Chris Ragsdale

Education, News

Cobb school board approves extending state teacher bonus to all district employees



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger


A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics, State Government

US Justice Department downgrades risk of state-licensed medicinal marijuana


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion

Bookman: Georgia election chaos is a deliberate policy choice


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

Environment

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason



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Religion

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles


SCOTUS building drawing

Justice

Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long‑lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation


Jennifer Susko, candidate for Cobb school board Post 6

Education, News

Q&A with Cobb County Post 6 school board Democratic candidate Jennifer Susko


Incumbent school board Post 6 member Nichelle Davis

Education, News

Q&A with Cobb County Post 6 school board Democratic candidate Nichelle Davis



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,…


Cobb weather April 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A tabby/white kitten sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

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


A tri-color Australian shepherd with someone at his back

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

“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 tri-color Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 25, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation April 25, 2026

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…


Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather April 25, 2026

Scattered showers possible in metro Atlanta Saturday, providing relief from the drought

Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia calls for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight, with additional isolated to scattered storms expected Saturday through Thursday. Severe weather is not…


Chris Ragsdale

Education, News April 24, 2026

Cobb school board approves extending state teacher bonus to all district employees

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board unanimously approved using $7.6 million from the district’s fund balance to extend Gov. Brian Kemp’s teacher bonus to all non-temporary employees. According…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 24, 2026

A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 24, 2026 In the last months, weeks, and days of his life, “I will not…


A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics, State Government April 24, 2026

US Justice Department downgrades risk of state-licensed medicinal marijuana

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 23, 2026 Medicinal marijuana products that are legal at the state level will…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion April 24, 2026

Bookman: Georgia election chaos is a deliberate policy choice

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 24, 2026 The last thing Georgia needs in the 2026 midterms is more…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

Environment April 24, 2026

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason

by Zachary Handlos, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional…


Depiction of four religions via a crescent moon and star, a cross, a Star of David, and a ying-yang symbol

Religion April 24, 2026

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles

by Peter McGraw, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When a couple marry in a church, synagogue or mosque, the ceremony does…


SCOTUS building drawing

Justice April 24, 2026

Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long‑lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation

by Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The recent publication of confidential Supreme Court memoranda by The New York Times has brought…


Jennifer Susko, candidate for Cobb school board Post 6

Education, News April 24, 2026

Q&A with Cobb County Post 6 school board Democratic candidate Jennifer Susko

By Rebecca Gaunt Jennifer Susko, a school counselor who previously worked for the Cobb County School District, is challenging the incumbent, Nichelle Davis, for the Post 6 seat on the…


Incumbent school board Post 6 member Nichelle Davis

Education, News April 24, 2026

Q&A with Cobb County Post 6 school board Democratic candidate Nichelle Davis

By Rebecca Gaunt Democratic incumbent Nichelle Davis is seeking a second term as the Post 6 representative on the Cobb County Board of Education. She is being challenged by school…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 24, 2026

Fire Danger Alert Issued Across North and Central Georgia Friday

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for portions of north and east Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low humidity will support high fire danger…


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

Weather April 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 24, 2026

Cobb Chamber to honor top small businesses at 2026 awards luncheon in May

The Cobb Chamber will continue its Marquee Monday series on May 11 with the 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards, celebrating the achievements and contributions of leading small businesses…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 23, 2026

Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say

This article by Taylor Sisk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 23, 2026 DELBARTON, W.Va. — A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly…


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