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Pets and Pet Adoption March 23, 2026

“My name is Max, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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A grey/white cat sitting on a table with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

“My name is Max, and I’m in need of a loving home!”


A white/grey American bulldog with a blue leash and looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


An image of a 19th Century newspaper

Community, History

Don’t bury the lede: an episode from Chattahoochee River history


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia Gas Prices Rise Over the Past Week Despite Fuel Tax Suspension



The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 13 to March 19


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out


Group photo of participants in "Sweep the Hooch" river cleanup in Discovery Park in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Sweep the Hooch Cleanup at Discovery Park in Mableton Draws Strong Community Support


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

Government & Politics, Local government

Cobb Immigrant Alliance issues statement about discipline after school walkouts



Cobb weather March 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, March 23, 2026


2615 Windage Dr home in Cobb County sold for $425,000 in January 2026, highest-priced sale in Osborne High School attendance zone

Home sale prices, Real Estate

Osborne High School zone home sales for January 2026


5809 Warren Farm Rd home in Cobb County sold for $875,000 in January 2026, largest sale in McEachern High School attendance zone

Home sale prices, Real Estate

McEachern High School zone home sales for January 2026


A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

History

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows



Drawing of an American flag alongside the Libarty Bell

Community Life

Applications open for Marietta’s 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade


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, March 22, 2026


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz


Joey Thurmond and the Select Orchestra onstage

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Marietta entertainer brings Las Vegas-style show to the Square for a cause



A grey/white cat sitting on a table with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption March 23, 2026

“My name is Max, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A white/grey American bulldog with a blue leash and looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption March 23, 2026

“My name is Kodiak. 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 white/grey American bulldog. The following information on this potential family member…


An image of a 19th Century newspaper

Community, History March 23, 2026

Don’t bury the lede: an episode from Chattahoochee River history

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


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 23, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise Over the Past Week Despite Fuel Tax Suspension

Gas prices in Cobb County and across Georgia rose over the past week despite Gov. Brian Kemp’s fuel tax suspension, as crude oil costs and seasonal demand push prices higher….


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety March 23, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 13 to March 19

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 23, 2026

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen quiz. We run it every couple of months, and often edit it to change out some of the questions] I’ve had an…


Group photo of participants in "Sweep the Hooch" river cleanup in Discovery Park in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 23, 2026

Sweep the Hooch Cleanup at Discovery Park in Mableton Draws Strong Community Support

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Sweep the Hooch at Discovery Park in Mableton: “Sweep The Hooch” at Discovery Park was a big success due…


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

Government & Politics, Local government March 23, 2026

Cobb Immigrant Alliance issues statement about discipline after school walkouts

The Cobb Immigrant Alliance issued the following statement, under the header “Support for High School Student Protestors Against Injustice”, in response to the Cobb and Marietta school districts’ disciplinary actions…


Cobb weather March 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather March 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, March 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, March 23, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


2615 Windage Dr home in Cobb County sold for $425,000 in January 2026, highest-priced sale in Osborne High School attendance zone

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 22, 2026

Osborne High School zone home sales for January 2026

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Osborne High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…


5809 Warren Farm Rd home in Cobb County sold for $875,000 in January 2026, largest sale in McEachern High School attendance zone

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 22, 2026

McEachern High School zone home sales for January 2026

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the McEachern High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…


A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

History March 22, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…


Drawing of an American flag alongside the Libarty Bell

Community Life March 22, 2026

Applications open for Marietta’s 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities has opened applications for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade, which will be held Saturday, July 4, 2026. The 2026 parade will coincide with the…


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

Weather March 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, March 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 22, 2026

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…


Joey Thurmond and the Select Orchestra onstage

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 22, 2026

Marietta entertainer brings Las Vegas-style show to the Square for a cause

Joey Thurmond and the Select Orchestra submitted the following press release about a benefit concert for ALS Georgia: WHAT: Joey Thurmond and the Select Orchestra WHERE: Theatre in the Square,…


Business & Economy, Local Business March 21, 2026

Check out the 39 new businesses licensed in unincorporated Cobb County over the past week

Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses between March 15 and March 20, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of home services, construction trades, and small-scale retail and food ventures. The…


Speaker at Cobb County school board public comments

Education, News March 21, 2026

Video of public comments at the March 19, 2026 Cobb school board meetings

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


Luxury home at 1335 Marietta Country Club Drive in Kennesaw that sold for $1.9 million in January 2026

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 21, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in Kennesaw Mountain High Attendance Zone

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…


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