Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026. Friday, April 17, 2026 The Annual…
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Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19
Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton
Political Cartoon by Clay Jones
New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.
Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts
Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system
The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal
Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons
One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Atlanta Ballet Debuts the East Coast Premiere of Frida, a Powerful Portrait of the Life of Frida Kahlo
Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027
Seafood, sounds & springtime fun return to Powder Springs May 15-17
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026. Friday, April 17, 2026 The Annual…
Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton
At Tuesday morning’s meeting Cobb County commissioners approved more than $1.24 million in contracts tied to the development and design of a new South Cobb Health Facility on Riverside Parkway…
Political Cartoon by Clay Jones
New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.
This article by Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss, April 16, 2026 Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years…
Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — The 2026 tax filing season closed Wednesday with the…
Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as…
The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal
by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Twenty-one hours of direct negotiations. The highest-level face-to-face engagement between Washington and Tehran…
Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons
by Paul J. Springer, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Six weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombardment have served to degrade Iran’s nuclear facilities…
One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
by Michael C. Horowitz, University of Pennsylvania and Lauren Kahn, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have…
Atlanta Ballet Debuts the East Coast Premiere of Frida, a Powerful Portrait of the Life of Frida Kahlo
The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement on its upcoming performance of Frida: Delve into the story of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists through full-length ballet by Annabelle…
Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027
[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday…
Seafood, sounds & springtime fun return to Powder Springs May 15-17
One of Powder Springs’ most anticipated annual events, its Seafood Festival, brings residents and visitors together for a weekend of food, music, artisans, and a new car show in the…
Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible
A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 16, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
“My name is Koda. 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 calico domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Max, 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 dachshund. The following information on this potential family member is…
Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to Trump’s Policies.
This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Claudia Boyd-Barrett, April 15, 2026 For months, a cloud of fear has hovered over the immigrant…
Immigration enforcement to be funded for 3 years under US Senate GOP plan
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 14, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday he…
Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation
by Jacob Levy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 On March 28, thousands of Georgians participated in peaceful protests across…
Driver charged with DUI after serious injury crash on Cumberland Parkway in Cobb County
[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A driver has been arrested and charged…