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Public commenter at the microphone facing the Cobb County Board of Education

Education, News April 26, 2026

Watch the public input that the Cobb school board doesn’t want you to see

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

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Public commenter at the microphone facing the Cobb County Board of Education

Education, News

Watch the public input that the Cobb school board doesn’t want you to see


Micheal Garza

Education, News

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Micheal Garza


Susan McCartney

Education, News

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Susan McCartney


Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway



The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Sunday Quiz: How many Cobb High School Mascots Can You Identify?


A diagonally split screen with fog and houses on one side, thunderclouds with lightning on the other

News, Weather

Fog and Thunderstorms in Forecast for North and Central Georgia This Week


Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April


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 Sunday, April 26, 2026



Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway


Cobb weather April 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026


A tabby/white kitten sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tri-color Australian shepherd with someone at his back

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!


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

News, Transportation

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton


Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather

Scattered showers possible in metro Atlanta Saturday, providing relief from the drought


Chris Ragsdale

Education, News

Cobb school board approves extending state teacher bonus to all district employees



Public commenter at the microphone facing the Cobb County Board of Education

Education, News April 26, 2026

Watch the public input that the Cobb school board doesn’t want you to see

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


Micheal Garza

Education, News April 26, 2026

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Micheal Garza

By Rebecca Gaunt Micheal Garza, a local business owner, is running for the Post 4 seat on the Cobb County Board of Education, which includes Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Kell High…


Susan McCartney

Education, News April 26, 2026

Q&A with Cobb County Post 4 school board Democratic candidate Susan McCartney

By Rebecca Gaunt Susan McCartney, a retired educator, is running for the Post 4 seat on the Cobb County Board of Education, which includes Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Kell High Schools….


Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History April 26, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 26, 2026

Sunday Quiz: How many Cobb High School Mascots Can You Identify?

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…


A diagonally split screen with fog and houses on one side, thunderclouds with lightning on the other

News, Weather April 26, 2026

Fog and Thunderstorms in Forecast for North and Central Georgia This Week

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, with patchy dense fog reducing visibility this morning and isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible Sunday through Thursday. Storms…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 26, 2026

Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April

Cobb County recorded 44 new business licenses during the past week, with a notable mix of service-based startups, health-related providers, and personal care businesses. Marietta continues to anchor much of…


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

Weather April 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, April 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History April 25, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…


Cobb weather April 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A tabby/white kitten sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

“My name is Rose. 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 female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A tri-color Australian shepherd with someone at his back

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 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 tri-color Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 25, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….


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

News, Transportation April 25, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & 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…


Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather April 25, 2026

Scattered showers possible in metro Atlanta Saturday, providing relief from the drought

Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia calls for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight, with additional isolated to scattered storms expected Saturday through Thursday. Severe weather is not…


Chris Ragsdale

Education, News April 24, 2026

Cobb school board approves extending state teacher bonus to all district employees

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board unanimously approved using $7.6 million from the district’s fund balance to extend Gov. Brian Kemp’s teacher bonus to all non-temporary employees. According…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 24, 2026

A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 24, 2026 In the last months, weeks, and days of his life, “I will not…


A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics, State Government April 24, 2026

US Justice Department downgrades risk of state-licensed medicinal marijuana

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 23, 2026 Medicinal marijuana products that are legal at the state level will…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion April 24, 2026

Bookman: Georgia election chaos is a deliberate policy choice

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 24, 2026 The last thing Georgia needs in the 2026 midterms is more…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

Environment April 24, 2026

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason

by Zachary Handlos, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional…


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