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Cumberland CID to receive $4.9 million state loan for path connecting to I-285 pedestrian bridge

Gov. Brian Kemp announced $26.5 million in loans and grants from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). The GTIB is a grant and low-interest loan program administered by the State…

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Housing June 24, 2025

To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete

by Pablo Moyano Fernández, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the…

A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

Health & Wellness June 24, 2025

6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you’re a runner, cyclist and anyone else active outdoors

by Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing…

Libraries June 24, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library: a place for summer enrichment

By Kelly Johnson Whether promoting reading habits in children or facilitating community connections, South Cobb Regional Library’s event schedule makes it a place of discovery and opportunity. And at summer’s…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety June 24, 2025

One dead, one injured in off-campus student apartment complex

By Mark Woolsey A Sunday night shooting at a Kennesaw-area apartment complex left one person dead and another injured. Cobb County Police say officers were called to the Bixby Apartments,…

Weather June 24, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and hot skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with a high near 98 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued…

Weather & Environment June 24, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia today and Wednesday

The National Weather Service is warning of dangerously high heat index values and the possibility of severe storms across north and central Georgia through the middle of the week. The…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta June 24, 2025

Marietta police link two separate gang-related shootings to same suspect

Marietta police say they’ve established a link between two April shooting cases and say both are gang-related. Authorities say the first occurred April 19 on Natchez Trace near Powder Springs…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier with tongue's out, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption June 24, 2025

“My name is Belinda, and 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 24, 2025

“My name is Shisuka, and I’m in need of a 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…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton June 23, 2025

Mableton City Council work session and regular meeting agendas for June 25

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m….

Group shot of people at litter cleanup wearing safety vests

Mableton June 23, 2025

Vinings Cove Homeowners removes 15 bags of litter from Buckner Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the follow report and photos: The Vinings Cove Homeowners with a little help from representatives from the Mableton Improvement Coalition, Friends Of Mableton and…

Scout Troop 22 picking up litter and placing it in orange plastic bags

Mableton June 23, 2025

Scout Troop 22 cleans up litter on Cooper Lake Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following articles with photos about a litter cleanup by Boy Scout Troop 22 on Cooper Lake Road: Boy Scout Troop # 22 and…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 23, 2025

Ribbon-cutting for Fairground Streetscape Project next Friday

By Mark Woolsey The city of Marietta plans a ribbon-cutting this Friday to mark the completion of the long-running Fairground Streetscape Project. The 10 a.m. ceremony at the corner of…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation & Development June 23, 2025

AAA: Georgia gas prices jump 9 cents over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose nine cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. EV charging…

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 June 23, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 13 to June 19

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…

Weather June 23, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 23, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 23, 2025, with a high near 95 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

A brown tabby cat sitting inside a cage, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption June 23, 2025

“My name is Silas. 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 brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A tan/white American pit bull terrier with a leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption June 23, 2025

“My name is Rodney, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Opinion June 23, 2025

Bookman: Massive turnout for ‘No Kings’ protests in Georgia shows people’s courage to act

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 20, 2025 It’s easy to get discouraged or cynical about the state of…

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Cumberland CID to receive $4.9 million state loan for path connecting to I-285 pedestrian bridge

Cumberland CID to receive $4.9 million state loan for path connecting to I-285 pedestrian bridge

To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete

6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you’re a runner, cyclist and anyone else active outdoors

South Cobb Regional Library: a place for summer enrichment

One dead, one injured in off-campus student apartment complex

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia today and Wednesday

Marietta police link two separate gang-related shootings to same suspect

“My name is Belinda, and I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

“My name is Shisuka, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

Mableton City Council work session and regular meeting agendas for June 25

Vinings Cove Homeowners removes 15 bags of litter from Buckner Road

Scout Troop 22 cleans up litter on Cooper Lake Road

Ribbon-cutting for Fairground Streetscape Project next Friday

AAA: Georgia gas prices jump 9 cents over past week

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 13 to June 19

Cumberland CID to receive $4.9 million state loan for path connecting to I-285 pedestrian bridge

To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete

6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you’re a runner, cyclist and anyone else active outdoors

South Cobb Regional Library: a place for summer enrichment

One dead, one injured in off-campus student apartment complex

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia today and Wednesday

Marietta police link two separate gang-related shootings to same suspect

“My name is Belinda, and I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

“My name is Shisuka, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

Mableton City Council work session and regular meeting agendas for June 25

Vinings Cove Homeowners removes 15 bags of litter from Buckner Road

Scout Troop 22 cleans up litter on Cooper Lake Road

Ribbon-cutting for Fairground Streetscape Project next Friday

AAA: Georgia gas prices jump 9 cents over past week

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 13 to June 19

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 23, 2025

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

“My name is Rodney, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

Bookman: Massive turnout for ‘No Kings’ protests in Georgia shows people’s courage to act