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Business May 11, 2025

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 9, 2025 These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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News Brief May 11, 2025

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians were startled by an unusual earthquake that rattled several southeastern states just after 9 a.m. Saturday. The 4.1 magnitude temblor was centered about 13 miles…

Weather May 11, 2025

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of the potential for flash flooding, strong to severe thunderstorms, and isolated tornadoes through…

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Weather May 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Mableton May 10, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Because of a conflict with the State of the County address by Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at the Riverside EpiCenter, the Mableton City Council meeting has been moved to…

Weather May 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across central Georgia, with potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall extending into next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands

Cobb County May 10, 2025

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Photo above: District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Monique Sheffield is now officially on board for…

Weather May 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News Brief May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

By Mark Woolsey Cleanup work continued into Friday evening at the scene of a partial train derailment in Smyrna. Seventeen cars of a CSX train derailed shortly before 2:30 a.m….

Transportation May 9, 2025

Lanes closed on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties Friday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following notice about overnight lane closures starting Friday evening May 9: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on Interstate 285…

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Opinion May 9, 2025

The South, Especially Georgia, Could Face Big Challenges From A Tariff War

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Spring Tariff Wars that the Trump Administration launched have sparked fears of a severe economic recession, and even empty…

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Cobb County May 9, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on controversial cell tower in northwest Cobb

By Larry Felton Johnson At its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed (held) making a recommendation on a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) request that…

Weather May 9, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia, some possibly severe, forecast today through next Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta, from Friday, May 9, through Wednesday, May 14. The outlook warns of…

Cobb County May 9, 2025

Funds available through Cobb County for opioid abatement programs

Cobb County announced that the Cobb County Opioid Abatement Advisory Council is accepting applications to fund programs intended to combat the opioid crisis. The grants are funded by the Cobb…

Weather May 9, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 9, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 9, 2025, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 9, 2025

“My name is Ivy. 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 female ginger Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 9, 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 male black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health Care May 9, 2025

Meet the Florida Group Chipping Away at Public Benefits One State at a Time

This article by Katheryn Houghton and Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katheryn Houghton and Samantha Liss May 8, 2025 PHOENIX — As an Arizona…

Georgia May 9, 2025

Georgia U.S. senators warn Trump’s proposed budget threatens to gut state’s growing EV manufacturing

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 8, 2025 Georgia’s U.S. senators say they are outraged at the prospect of…

Economy May 9, 2025

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes

by Mingyi Liu, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple:…

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Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

Lanes closed on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties Friday overnight

The South, Especially Georgia, Could Face Big Challenges From A Tariff War

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on controversial cell tower in northwest Cobb

Scattered storms in Georgia, some possibly severe, forecast today through next Wednesday

Funds available through Cobb County for opioid abatement programs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 9, 2025

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

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

Lanes closed on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties Friday overnight

The South, Especially Georgia, Could Face Big Challenges From A Tariff War

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on controversial cell tower in northwest Cobb

Scattered storms in Georgia, some possibly severe, forecast today through next Wednesday

Funds available through Cobb County for opioid abatement programs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 9, 2025

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

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

Meet the Florida Group Chipping Away at Public Benefits One State at a Time

Georgia U.S. senators warn Trump’s proposed budget threatens to gut state’s growing EV manufacturing

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes