Marble Roller Coasters and North Cobb Regional Library
By Kelly Johnson NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY COASTS INTO FALL One may not think it, but marbles will signify the coming of fall this September at North Cobb Regional Library….
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Marble Roller Coasters and North Cobb Regional Library
Hula and Marbles Round Summer Into Fall at South Cobb Regional Library
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 28, 2026
Heavy Rain and Lightning Expected With Georgia Storms Friday
A Camp for Children With Brain Injuries Zips Ahead, Despite Federal Uncertainty
A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.
Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement
Federal appeals court voids ruling that Georgia’s political maps violated Voting Rights Act
Why the US‑Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years
Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
USS Abraham Lincoln’s record deployment highlights shortfalls of US military readiness
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 28 to Sunday, August 30
Marble Roller Coasters and North Cobb Regional Library
By Kelly Johnson NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY COASTS INTO FALL One may not think it, but marbles will signify the coming of fall this September at North Cobb Regional Library….
Hula and Marbles Round Summer Into Fall at South Cobb Regional Library
By Kelly Johnson South Cobb Regional Library circumnavigates into the fall season with a couple of programs that connote balance and fun. If Earth represents life and the sun reflects…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 28, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 28, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Heavy Rain and Lightning Expected With Georgia Storms Friday
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Friday afternoon, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Damaging wind gusts are the primary severe weather…
A Camp for Children With Brain Injuries Zips Ahead, Despite Federal Uncertainty
This article by Lydia McFarlane, WVIA, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 27, 2026 MILLVILLE, Pa. — In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid…
A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.
This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 27, 2026 KFF Health News worked with three Louisiana news outlets — The Current, Gulf…
Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement
by Anna Claire Vollers and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 26, 2026 Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram,…
Federal appeals court voids ruling that Georgia’s political maps violated Voting Rights Act
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 26, 2026 The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is sending a lawsuit…
Why the US‑Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years
by Jayash Paudel, University of Oklahoma, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is getting personal for American farmers….
Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
by Carolina Rossini, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Meta has agreed to pay up to US$17 billion over 10 years to settle claims…
USS Abraham Lincoln’s record deployment highlights shortfalls of US military readiness
by Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln describe a crew running on almost no sleep…
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 28 to Sunday, August 30
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
Cobb Chamber, SelectCobb announce 2026 Employer Excellence Certification recipients
PHOTO ABOVE: The 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Fourteen employers earned gold, silver or…
Atlanta Ballet Opens its New Season with Passion & Pride, a Bold Tribute to Spirit and Romance
Photo above courtesy of the Atlanta Ballet The season-opening program brings together three distinct works exploring love, artistry and celebration The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement about its 2026-2027…
“My name is Milo, 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
“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 black/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Were Partisan Politics, Or Dr. Fauci, A Big Reason For COVID-19 Deaths?
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College COVID-19 killed millions of Americans, wrecked the economy, and possibly helped lead to President Donald Trump’s defeat in 2020. As…
Georgia Weather Outlook Warns of Localized Flash Flooding
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with heavy rainfall potentially causing isolated flash flooding. Storm chances will continue Friday through the weekend, and thunderstorms…
In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare
This article by Samantha Rangel, KVPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 26, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Carlos A. grew up in a family on Medicaid,…