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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 18, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 18, 2026


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News, Weather

Scattered Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat Expected Across Georgia Today


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Education, News

Trump to Highlight Trump Accounts During East Cobb Visit



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Health & Wellness

Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy


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Government & Politics

Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears


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Crime & Public Safety

A decades-old law promised Georgians a second chance. A new law hopes to deliver on that promise.


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Science & Technology

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture



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Health & Wellness

Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



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Community, History

Marietta History Center to host free Revolutionary America family program celebrating nation’s 250th anniversary


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Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 17 to Sunday, July 19


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Here’s Part 2 of a new series of quizzes about the City of Kennesaw


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News, Weather

Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory Highlight Georgia Weather Forecast



The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 18, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…


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

Weather July 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


There are three separate images: a silhouette of a person in a storm walking with an umbrella, a thermometer with flames over it, and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather July 18, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat Expected Across Georgia Today

Scattered thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and the potential for localized flash flooding are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Storms this afternoon…


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Education, News July 18, 2026

Trump to Highlight Trump Accounts During East Cobb Visit

By Mark Woolsey President Trump’s visit to Georgia next week highlighting an item on his education agenda is drawing strong-and predictable reaction from local political party and community activists. Trump…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness July 17, 2026

Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy

This article by Rachel Spears first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 16, 2026 Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control…


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Government & Politics July 17, 2026

Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears

by Jacob Fischler and Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 The nation’s election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks…


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Crime & Public Safety July 17, 2026

A decades-old law promised Georgians a second chance. A new law hopes to deliver on that promise.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 A mistake doesn’t have to be a life sentence. That’s the…


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Science & Technology July 17, 2026

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

by Gabriel E. Hales, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country…


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.

Health & Wellness July 17, 2026

Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center

by Risa Cromer, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 17, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…


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Pets and Pet Adoption July 17, 2026

“My name is Teenie, 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 black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


A tortoiseshell kitten looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption July 17, 2026

“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 tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Community, History July 17, 2026

Marietta History Center to host free Revolutionary America family program celebrating nation’s 250th anniversary

Families can celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring colonial life and the Revolutionary Era during the Marietta History Center’s monthly Pop-In for Family Fun program on Saturday, July 19. The…


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do July 17, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 17 to Sunday, July 19

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. Be sure to check the information…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 17, 2026

Here’s Part 2 of a new series of quizzes about the City of Kennesaw

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? Take Part 2 of the Kennesaw quiz below and find out! To take Part 1 of the quiz, follow this…


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News, Weather July 17, 2026

Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory Highlight Georgia Weather Forecast

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and dangerous heat are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, according to the…


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

Weather July 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 17, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Music July 17, 2026

Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Announces Expanded Artistic Leadership Team for 2026–2027 Season

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement: The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) is pleased to announce an expanded artistic leadership team for the 2026–2027 season, bringing together an…


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Business & Economy, Local Business July 17, 2026

Kennesaw State’s Mookerji Innovation Fund Hits 50 Startups in Just Over Five Years

Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A…


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Government & Politics, Local government July 16, 2026

Kennesaw plans property tax increase above rollback rate, schedules public hearings

The City of Kennesaw announced plans to increase its 2026 property tax millage rate above the rollback rate, triggering a series of public hearings required under Georgia law before the…


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