Missing 2-Year-Old Found Dead in Marietta, Police Say
By Mark Woolsey The search for a missing toddler has come to a tragic end in Marietta. Marietta police say 2-year-old Messiah Harris was found dead at about 7:30 p.m….
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Missing 2-Year-Old Found Dead in Marietta, Police Say
Navigating change is an important back-to-school skill
Cobb County School District Honors Three Teachers of the Year
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 8, 2026
Thunderstorms Could Bring Flash Flooding to Cobb County and Region
Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money
Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss
Trump administration plan to roll back Head Start regulations could impact over 350 Georgia centers
Why targeting guerrilla groups and cartels doesn’t stop violence in Latin America – but focusing on geography might
Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity
White parents who tell their kids that race doesn’t matter are ignoring the long shadow of racism
Missing 2-Year-Old Found Dead in Marietta, Police Say
By Mark Woolsey The search for a missing toddler has come to a tragic end in Marietta. Marietta police say 2-year-old Messiah Harris was found dead at about 7:30 p.m….
Navigating change is an important back-to-school skill
By Melanie Dallas, LPC The start of a new school year is often filled with excitement. New teachers, new classmates, new routines, and new opportunities can make this season feel…
Cobb County School District Honors Three Teachers of the Year
By Mark Woolsey The votes are in and Cobb County School District has named its 2026 district-wide teachers of the year at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The…
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 8 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Thunderstorms Could Bring Flash Flooding to Cobb County and Region
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Saturday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Isolated flash flooding may also…
Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money
This article by Rachel Spears and Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 7, 2026 For years, Washington, D.C., has paid for Medicaid — the…
Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss
by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders…
Trump administration plan to roll back Head Start regulations could impact over 350 Georgia centers
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 6, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to roll…
Why targeting guerrilla groups and cartels doesn’t stop violence in Latin America – but focusing on geography might
by Stephen F. Pires, Florida International University; Dylan Spencer, Georgia Southern University; Juan Del Rio, Florida International University, and Rob T. Guerette, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in…
Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity
by Sarah Webber, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Funding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…
White parents who tell their kids that race doesn’t matter are ignoring the long shadow of racism
by James M. Thomas, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Look around.” “Pay attention.” “Be mindful of where you are and who you…
How much do you know about education in Cobb County?
Education is a critical part of the civic life of any county or city, from K-12 to higher education. But how much do you know about Cobb’s education system? There…
“My name is Ruby. 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 chocolate labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…
“My name is Twilight, 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 female grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director
[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D.,…
Cobb, Marietta Students Post Strong Georgia Milestones Results
By Mark Woolsey Both Cobb County and Marietta City Schools are expressing satisfaction with the latest round of Georgia Milestones assessments, with Cobb officials saying the end of grade assessment…
Georgia Weather Outlook Calls for Friday Thunderstorms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Isolated flash flooding may also…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 7, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 7, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience
The City of Kennesaw announced that Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual fundraising event, Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience, on Sunday, Oct. 4, offering guests an evening of seasonal…