Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz
Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…
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Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz
Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra awarded FY2027 operating grant from Georgia Council for the Arts
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 10, 2026
A sampling of topics from the Cobb BOC work session
North and Central Georgia Face Heat, Possible Damaging Winds and Thunderstorm Threat
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
“My name is Kenickie. Are you here to adopt me?”
My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System
Bookman: Trump made Georgia ground zero of campaign to undermine elections
Influential Georgia evangelical group fined for ethics violations
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes
Cobb Deputy shoots, kills dog while serving arrest warrant
Woman dead from gunshot, son injured during same incident
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 10 to Sunday, July 12
Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz
Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…
Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra awarded FY2027 operating grant from Georgia Council for the Arts
The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced that it has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2027 General Operating Support Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 10, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 10, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
A sampling of topics from the Cobb BOC work session
[The Courier frequently highlights work by students in Kennesaw State University’s journalism progam. This is one of those articles] By Allison Cannon The Cobb County Board of Commissioners hosted a…
North and Central Georgia Face Heat, Possible Damaging Winds and Thunderstorm Threat
A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Friday for portions of east central Georgia where heat index values are expected to exceed 105 degrees. In addition,…
“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 female orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
“My name is Kenickie. 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 male tan American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System
This article by Helen Santoro first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 9, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,…
Bookman: Trump made Georgia ground zero of campaign to undermine elections
by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 9, 2026 Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has its sights fixed on Georgia,…
Influential Georgia evangelical group fined for ethics violations
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 9, 2026 Frontline Policy, an influential Georgia conservative lobbying group, is facing $17,500…
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell. On July…
The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
by James Tuttle, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The murder rate in 2025 was the lowest in modern American history. Preliminary data…
Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes
by Benjamin Leff, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two federal judges in different courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deny employees…
Cobb Deputy shoots, kills dog while serving arrest warrant
By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s office is investigating a deputy-involved animal shooting on Wednesday. Sheriff’s officials say the deputy shot and killed what was described as an aggressive dog…
Woman dead from gunshot, son injured during same incident
By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 10 to Sunday, July 12
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 10, 2026 to Sunday, June 12, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
How much do you know about the proposed Mableton Public Safety Division? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton announced a plan to develop its own Public Safety Divisions after a break-down in negotiations with the county over police services. Here’s a quiz about…
Political Cartoon by Clay Jones
North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms Thursday
North and central Georgia will see another hot day Thursday, with isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service….