How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 2 of our quiz)?
By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City…
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How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 2 of our quiz)?
Georgia gas prices rise to $3.81 as Middle East conflict pressures oil markets
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 14 to August 20
“My name is Lumber, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
“My name is Lily. Are you here to adopt me?”
Volunteers Tackle Litter Along Hunnicut Road in Mableton
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 24, 2026
Baladi Coffee Brings Middle Eastern Flavors to East Cobb
How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 2 of our quiz)?
By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City…
Georgia gas prices rise to $3.81 as Middle East conflict pressures oil markets
Georgia gas prices continued to climb this week, reaching an average of $3.81 per gallon for regular gasoline as ongoing conflict in the Middle East puts pressure on global oil…
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 14 to August 20
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…
“My name is Lumber, 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 black/tan German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Lily. 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 grey/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…
Volunteers Tackle Litter Along Hunnicut Road in Mableton
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a neighborhood litter cleanup on Hunnicut Road in Mableton: We appreciate the Cooper Family who also owns the local…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 24, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, August 24, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Baladi Coffee Brings Middle Eastern Flavors to East Cobb
By Mark Woolsey East Cobb now has an additional option for coffee, whether it’s a commuter grabbing a container in the morning, ladies meeting for a coffee break during the…
Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta for Monday afternoon
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Monday, August 24. What is in…
Thunderstorm Chances Continue in Georgia Through Friday
Isolated thunderstorms could bring frequent lightning and gusty winds to parts of south-central Georgia Monday afternoon, with additional isolated to scattered storms possible across portions of north and central Georgia…
Inaugural Cumberland Arts Festival coming in October
According to an announcement on the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID) website, the inaugural Cumberland Arts Festival will be coming to the district on October 17 and 18, 2026. The…
Powder Springs Opens Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant Applications
According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Powder Springs is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program, offering up to $4,000 to help…
Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year
According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the…
The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax
This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published last year when the public got access…
Acworth Community Garden to hold workdays Monday and Wednesday
The Acworth Community Garden will hold workdays on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, both from 8 – 9 a.m. The Acworth Community Garden is located at 4757 School…
How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 1 of our quiz)?
By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Georgia weather outlook includes storm threat Sunday
Isolated thunderstorms could develop across Central Georgia late Sunday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts possible in stronger storms, according to the National Weather Service. Additional isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms…
Cartersville man killed in I-75 crash with tractor-trailer near I-575
[The Cobb County Courier has the policy of omitting the names of survivors of traffic incident that are still under investigation] A 26-year-old Cartersville man was killed early Saturday when…
Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna Georgia’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…