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Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…

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a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

What Happened in Cobb County the Week Ending Fri, March 20? Take the Quiz and Find Out


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 21, 2026



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News, Weather

Isolated Storms Expected In North Georgia Saturday


Speaker at Cobb County school board public comments

Education, News

Video of public comments at the March 19, 2026 Cobb school board meetings


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Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”


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Pets and Pet Adoption

“My name is Cream. Are you here to adopt me?”



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Health & Wellness

Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists


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Government & Politics, State Government

State Election Board pushes for faster action on shift away from QR codes on Georgia ballots


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Education

Iran war and other tough topics give K‑12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think


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International

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states



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International

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead


Music

Cobb County highlights live music across the county


Kennesaw State faculty member Cameron Coates and student Anastasia Morris receiving awards

Education, News

Engineering administrator, student earn top honors from Georgia Society of Professional Engineers


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 20, 2026



a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation March 21, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 21, 2026

What Happened in Cobb County the Week Ending Fri, March 20? Take the Quiz and Find Out

The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather March 21, 2026

Isolated Storms Expected In North Georgia Saturday

North and central Georgia face a chance of isolated thunderstorms from Saturday into Monday, with the potential for gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning in parts of far north…


Speaker at Cobb County school board public comments

Education, News March 20, 2026

Video of public comments at the March 19, 2026 Cobb school board meetings

By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…


A black/white terrier sitting on the side with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption March 20, 2026

“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…


A white/black cat held on its head, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption March 20, 2026

“My name is Cream. 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 male white/black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 20, 2026

Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan, March 20, 2026 LISTEN: Fewer breakthroughs. Weaker responses to public health crises. That’s what…


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Government & Politics, State Government March 20, 2026

State Election Board pushes for faster action on shift away from QR codes on Georgia ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging state…


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education March 20, 2026

Iran war and other tough topics give K‑12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think

by Boaz Dvir, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a scene that’s played out in K-12 schools around the country in recent years….


drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

International March 20, 2026

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states

by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran took a dangerous turn on March 18, 2026,…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 20, 2026

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead

by Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration announced a US$10 million reward on March 15,…


Music March 20, 2026

Cobb County highlights live music across the county

Cobb County posted the following rundown of concert events in various venues across the county: From Glover Park’s 40th anniversary celebration to Night Ranger at the Kennesaw amphitheater, Cobb County…


Kennesaw State faculty member Cameron Coates and student Anastasia Morris receiving awards

Education, News March 20, 2026

Engineering administrator, student earn top honors from Georgia Society of Professional Engineers

[This article by Raynard Churchwell with photo provided by GSPE first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] An administrative faculty and student in Kennesaw State University’s Southern…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 20, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…


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Sports March 20, 2026

Marietta approves land sale for Atlanta NWSL training complex

The City of Marietta has entered into an agreement with AMB Sports and Entertainment for the sale of property at 1033 Franklin Gateway, clearing the way for a headquarters and…


Angel monument at Marietta City Cemetery

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 20, 2026

Marietta History Center Continues Popular Tombstone Cleaning Workshops

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the Marietta History Center will continue its tombstone cleaning workshops this spring after strong community interest in earlier sessions, offering participants…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 19, 2026

Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, March 19, 2026 Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care…


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Transportation March 19, 2026

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives in a surprise move passed a…


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