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Elections July 6, 2025

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting begins Monday for the July 15 Public Service Commission Democratic Special Primary District 3 runoff. Voters can cast ballots at any one of four locations…

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Food Safety July 6, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

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…

Smyrna July 6, 2025

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

By Larry Felton Johnson Regular readers of the Cobb County Courier know that we often heavily cite the Georgia Historic Newspapers website in our history articles. Examples of our articles…

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Cobb County July 6, 2025

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Here are the 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 4, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weekend Quiz July 6, 2025

Quiz: Cobb celebrities, past and present

Many famous people were born in, raised in, or now reside in Cobb County. Check your knowledge of Cobb celebrities by taking the ten-question quiz below. At the bottom of…

Smyrna July 6, 2025

Smyrna’s hydrants become public art canvases

By Mark Woolsey Following the brightly painted crosswalks on King Street downtown and artistically decorated fire hydrants on Atlanta Road, the Smyrna Public Art Committee is working on ways to…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 6, 2025

Aster: A very special Dog of the Day

Mableton City Councilwoman Patricia Auch requested that we feature Aster, who is returning to the Cobb County animal shelter tomorrow, July 7, after a time in foster care. Aster’s foster…

Weather July 6, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 6, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

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Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

Weekend Quiz July 5, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Weather July 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Marietta July 4, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say in a bizarre turn of events, two men originally labeled shoplifting “victims” turned out to be armed robbery suspects Sunday night. Police were called…

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Kennesaw July 4, 2025

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s proposed $34.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 reflects current economic uncertainties, while maintaining a steady millage rate of 7.75 mills. The highlights…

Powder Springs July 4, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Cobb Collaborative submitted this report on the latest installation of a Little Free Library, this one in Powder Springs: On Wednesday, June 26th, community members and city officials gathered for…

Smyrna July 4, 2025

Friends of Smyrna Library to host novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following announcement: The Friends of Smyrna Library will host beloved Smyrna novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community. The event,…

Weather July 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 4, 2025

“My name is Blizzard, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/brown great Pyrenees. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 4, 2025

“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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Quiz: Cobb celebrities, past and present

Smyrna’s hydrants become public art canvases

Aster: A very special Dog of the Day

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 6, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Quiz: Cobb celebrities, past and present

Smyrna’s hydrants become public art canvases

Aster: A very special Dog of the Day

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 6, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Friends of Smyrna Library to host novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 4, 2025

“My name is Blizzard, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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