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Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

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Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

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Weekend Quiz July 5, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Weather July 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Marietta July 4, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say in a bizarre turn of events, two men originally labeled shoplifting “victims” turned out to be armed robbery suspects Sunday night. Police were called…

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Kennesaw July 4, 2025

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s proposed $34.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 reflects current economic uncertainties, while maintaining a steady millage rate of 7.75 mills. The highlights…

Powder Springs July 4, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Cobb Collaborative submitted this report on the latest installation of a Little Free Library, this one in Powder Springs: On Wednesday, June 26th, community members and city officials gathered for…

Smyrna July 4, 2025

Friends of Smyrna Library to host novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following announcement: The Friends of Smyrna Library will host beloved Smyrna novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community. The event,…

Weather July 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 4, 2025

“My name is Blizzard, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/brown great Pyrenees. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 4, 2025

“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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness July 4, 2025

GOP Governors Mum as Congress Moves To Slash Medicaid Spending for Their States

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News July 3, 2025 The last time a Republican-controlled Congress and President…

Opinion July 4, 2025

Bookman: Trying to parlay football career into US Senate run is a tired play, even with Dooley name

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2025 If I wanted a failed football coach as my U.S. senator,…

Health & Wellness July 4, 2025

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable

by Sumit Agarwal, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. would lose…

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Business & Economy July 4, 2025

Capitalism and democracy are weakening – reviving the idea of ‘calling’ can help to repair them

by Valerie L. Myers, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ask someone what a calling is, and they’ll probably say something like “doing…

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Science & Technology July 4, 2025

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

by Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin…

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Opinion July 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It’s hard to believe, but there used to be a lot more bipartisan unity among Republican and Democratic politicians when…

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Courts July 3, 2025

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Brenda Owenby, who served the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office for more than six decades, died Saturday, June 28, 2025. Cobb County posted the following remembrance on its website:…

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Weather July 3, 2025

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week

The National Weather Service reports that isolated thunderstorms could affect parts of Central Georgia today, with increasing chances of thunderstorm activity across north and central areas into next week. The…

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1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Friends of Smyrna Library to host novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 4, 2025

“My name is Blizzard, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

GOP Governors Mum as Congress Moves To Slash Medicaid Spending for Their States

Bookman: Trying to parlay football career into US Senate run is a tired play, even with Dooley name

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable

Capitalism and democracy are weakening – reviving the idea of ‘calling’ can help to repair them

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates New Little Free Library Installation in Powder Springs

Friends of Smyrna Library to host novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 4, 2025

“My name is Blizzard, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

GOP Governors Mum as Congress Moves To Slash Medicaid Spending for Their States

Bookman: Trying to parlay football career into US Senate run is a tired play, even with Dooley name

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable

Capitalism and democracy are weakening – reviving the idea of ‘calling’ can help to repair them

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week