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Community Life, Libraries April 22, 2026

Vision To Learn’s 300-Plus Summer 2026 Eye Clinic Appointments at Cobb Libraries Fill in One Week

More than 300 summertime 2026 appointment slots for Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County Public Library locations have been booked, closing registration just one week after the library…

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Community Life, Libraries

Vision To Learn’s 300-Plus Summer 2026 Eye Clinic Appointments at Cobb Libraries Fill in One Week


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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News, Weather

High Wildfire Risk Across Georgia Due to Continuing Drought



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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, April 22, 2026


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Crime & Public Safety

Cobb manhunt ended after suspect located, but status of suspect not yet announced by police


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Health & Wellness

Real Estate Investors Profit From Long-Term Care While Residents Languish


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Government & Politics, State Government

Judge clears Fitz Johnson to remain on ballot in Georgia residency dispute



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Health & Wellness

Georgia’s ACA enrollment plunges, raising concerns for rural hospitals


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Education

Schools are supposed to limit using restraint and seclusion to discipline kids – but parents I spoke with say the practice is wildly misused


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Environment

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future


A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A black/tan rottweiler with a white scarf, sitting on the grass field

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

South Cobb Lions Club joins Pay It Forward 2K19 for litter pickup


Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb Young Professionals opens nominations for 2026 Next Generation Award



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Community Life, Libraries April 22, 2026

Vision To Learn’s 300-Plus Summer 2026 Eye Clinic Appointments at Cobb Libraries Fill in One Week

More than 300 summertime 2026 appointment slots for Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County Public Library locations have been booked, closing registration just one week after the library…


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Pets and Pet Adoption April 22, 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 male lynx point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


A brown/white American pit bull terrier looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 22, 2026

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


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News, Weather April 22, 2026

High Wildfire Risk Across Georgia Due to Continuing Drought

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Hazardous…


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

Weather April 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Crime & Public Safety April 22, 2026

Cobb manhunt ended after suspect located, but status of suspect not yet announced by police

By Mark Woolsey A lengthy police manhunt  during which shots were fired at a busy Cobb County intersection ended last night, according to police, although information has not been made…


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Health & Wellness April 21, 2026

Real Estate Investors Profit From Long-Term Care While Residents Languish

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, April 21, 2026 By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Government & Politics, State Government April 21, 2026

Judge clears Fitz Johnson to remain on ballot in Georgia residency dispute

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 20, 2026 A Georgia administrative law judge ruled Friday that Republican Public Service…


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Health & Wellness April 21, 2026

Georgia’s ACA enrollment plunges, raising concerns for rural hospitals

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 20, 2026 More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage…


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Education April 21, 2026

Schools are supposed to limit using restraint and seclusion to discipline kids – but parents I spoke with say the practice is wildly misused

by Charles Bell, Illinois State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Jessica,” the adoptive mother of a third grade student, was shocked when she discovered…


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Environment April 21, 2026

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

by John Parker, Smithsonian Institution and Justin Nowakowski, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety April 21, 2026

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows

by Kathryn Spearman, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage…


An orange tabby cat sitting on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption April 21, 2026

“My name is Luka, 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 black/tan rottweiler with a white scarf, sitting on the grass field

Pets and Pet Adoption April 21, 2026

“My name is Mia. 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 female black/tan rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…


Group shot from Pay it Forward cleanup in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 21, 2026

South Cobb Lions Club joins Pay It Forward 2K19 for litter pickup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Pay it Forward 2K19’s litter cleanup in Mableton: Pay It Forward 2K19 along with the South Cobb Lions Club…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 21, 2026

Cobb Young Professionals opens nominations for 2026 Next Generation Award

Cobb Young Professionals, a networking group within the Cobb Chamber for professionals in their 20s and 30s, has opened nominations for its 2026 Next Generation Award, recognizing two emerging leaders…


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Cobb Courts, Crime & Public Safety April 21, 2026

Kemp appoints Tyler Browning to Cobb Superior Court

By Mark Woolsey Governor Brian Kemp has announced a number of judicial appointments, one of them the naming of a new Cobb County Superior Court judge. Longtime Marietta attorney Tyler…


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

Weather April 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


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News, Weather April 21, 2026

Dry Conditions Raise Wildfire Risk Across Metro Atlanta Area, But Rain Expected Saturday

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Outdoor…


Site plan for a small mixed-use development on Roswell Street in Smyrna

Government & Politics, Local government April 21, 2026

Smyrna council approves small-scale mixed-use development on Roswell Street

At Monday evening’s meeting the Smyrna Mayor and City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for 1715 Roswell Street. The application, submitted by Anthony Obboye, called for the rezoning of…


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