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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…

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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 drawing of a soccer ball

Sports

Marietta approves land sale for Atlanta NWSL training complex



Angel monument at Marietta City Cemetery

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Marietta History Center Continues Popular Tombstone Cleaning Workshops


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

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


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation

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


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration

Georgia town blocks massive immigration center over concerns about water and sewer capacity



Map of China with flag colors and stars

International

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker


a drawing of a mosquito

Science & Technology

Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets


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

International

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US‑Iran war


A white/grey cat coming out of her cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A black/white border collie standing on the side with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government

Two Opportunities Remaining for the Public to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

News, Transportation

GDOT, Marietta plan public meeting on North Marietta Parkway improvements


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 Thursday, March 19, 2026



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,…


A drawing of a soccer ball

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…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

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…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration March 19, 2026

Georgia town blocks massive immigration center over concerns about water and sewer capacity

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 A small town about 45 miles east of Atlanta is pushing…


Map of China with flag colors and stars

International March 19, 2026

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across…


a drawing of a mosquito

Science & Technology March 19, 2026

Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

by David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Four minutes is too long.” That’s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me…


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

International March 19, 2026

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US‑Iran war

by Andrea Hickerson, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Historically, when the U.S. has undertaken military action against foreign governments, journalists have relied…


A white/grey cat coming out of her cage

Pets and Pet Adoption March 19, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 white/grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A black/white border collie standing on the side with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption March 19, 2026

“My name is Lucky. 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 black/white border collie. The following information on this potential family member…


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government March 19, 2026

Two Opportunities Remaining for the Public to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

There are two remaining public meetings for Marietta residents to view the city’s 2028 SPLOST projects. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

News, Transportation March 19, 2026

GDOT, Marietta plan public meeting on North Marietta Parkway improvements

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Marietta and the Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a location and design public information open house April 1…


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

Weather March 19, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 19, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with a high near 67 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Opinion March 19, 2026

Can Human Writers Compete with Humans Using A.I. To Churn Out Material?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the biggest challenges A.I. faces is dominating human-based writing. Artificial Intelligence creators have sunk plenty into this conquest….


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do March 19, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 20 to Sunday, March 22

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Friday, March 20, 2026 Mother Son…


Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life March 19, 2026

Marietta History Center to offer spring walking tours at city cemetery

The Marietta History Center announced on the City of Marietta website that they will offer two guided walking tours this spring at the historic Marietta City Cemetery, highlighting the lives…


An image of frost crystals scattered around, with the Cobb County Courier logo in the lower right corner

News, Weather March 19, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Frost Advisory Early Thursday Morning

A Frost Advisory remains in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT Thursday across parts of Georgia, with temperatures as low as 33 degrees expected to produce frost that…


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