Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 15
The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…
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Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 15
“Whiskers on Wheels” cat rescue fundraiser coming to Sparkles in Smyrna
Update: Georgia DPH now recommends washing pre-washed vegetables
North and Central Georgia Face Thunderstorms and Rising Heat Through Weekend
Lawmakers Look To Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who’s Governor
Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case
Warnock: New federal housing law designed to ‘stop the spread’ of corporate-owned homes
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?
Supreme Court rules your cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment
Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward
How much do you know about Six Flags Over Georgia? take the quiz and find out
Three Local Artists Featured in Cobb Library Shop People’s Collection
Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 15
The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…
“Whiskers on Wheels” cat rescue fundraiser coming to Sparkles in Smyrna
Pounce de Leon no-kill cat shelter distributed the following announcement about its Whiskers on Wheels fundraiser: Whiskers on Wheels: Skating for Cats Monday, August 10, 2026 – 3:30 – 9…
Update: Georgia DPH now recommends washing pre-washed vegetables
Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables The Georgia Department of Public Health distributed the following public health information alert about how consumers can avoid cyclosporiasis, a gast The…
North and Central Georgia Face Thunderstorms and Rising Heat Through Weekend
Georgia weather today includes thunderstorms, with triple-digit heat index later in week Isolated and scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today through the weekend, bringing the potential…
Lawmakers Look To Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who’s Governor
This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 14, 2026 When Gov. Gavin Newsom, using his executive power, refused to extradite a physician…
Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump “acted in bad faith” when he…
Warnock: New federal housing law designed to ‘stop the spread’ of corporate-owned homes
by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 13, 2026 U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock on Monday touted a new federal law…
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?
by Vahe Peroomian, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all…
Supreme Court rules your cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment
by Anne Toomey McKenna, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Law enforcement officials frequently draw virtual fences around areas of interest and require Google…
Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward
by Juan Carlos Albarran, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As I consider the dire economic and political turning point my home country of…
How much do you know about Six Flags Over Georgia? take the quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton is not only a major entertainment destination in Cobb County, it’s also a major employer, and has provided summer jobs…
Three Local Artists Featured in Cobb Library Shop People’s Collection
The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about the launch of a project with local artists: The Cobb Library Shop is proud to announce the official launch…
“My name is Comet. 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Cinnamon, 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 tri-color bull terrier. The following information on this potential family member…
Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care to hold open houses at its Smyrna location
Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care distributed the following announcement about two open house event the facility will hold at its facility on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna: The Cambridge…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Georgia Forecast Calls for Daily Thunderstorms and Return to Double-digit Heat Index
Numerous to widespread thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, locally heavy rainfall, and flash flooding. The National…
Trulieve executive explains Georgia’s expanded medical marijuana program
By Larry Felton Johnson Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Tuesday marked the expansion of Georgia’s medical cannabis program with a ceremonial first sale at its Marietta dispensary, becoming one of the first…
As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food
This article by Angela Hart first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 13, 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana is taking aim at California’s…
Housing bill becomes law without Trump’s signature
by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 10, 2026 President Donald Trump said Friday morning he would not sign federal…