Fire departments are a critical component of public safety. Before the development of modern professional fire departments, it was not uncommon for whole towns or cities to be destroyed by…
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Fire departments are a critical component of public safety. Before the development of modern professional fire departments, it was not uncommon for whole towns or cities to be destroyed by…
Thunderstorm chances return to parts of north and central Georgia today, with isolated storms expected this afternoon and evening across portions of North and West Georgia. While widespread severe weather…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
By Mark Woolsey Cobb police shot and killed a man who fled a traffic stop and then crashed his car Friday night. Police say it began with police trying to…
Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures….
The Marietta Arts Council distributed the following announcement: The Marietta Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Delaney as its new part-time Executive Director, effective June…
The Battery Atlanta distributed the following schedule for its World Cup viewing events at the Plaza Green: This summer, The Battery Atlanta™ will be a free viewing venue for FIFA…
The Lou Hammond Groups distributed the following list of some of the World Cup-related events in Cobb County: Soccer world record attempt at Village Green Park in Smyrna — June 6The…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…
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…
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of Georgia. This weekly quiz is…
Wellstar Health System announced it is acquiring Mountain Lakes Medical Center, a northeast Georgia hospital. The organizations say will strengthen healthcare access, expand clinical resources and preserve local care for…
This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 5, 2026 Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated….
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 4, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement…
by Adam Kadlac, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also…
by Ryan C. Fortenberry, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those…
by Weizhi Deng, University of Iowa; Jun Wang, University of Iowa, and Meng Zhou, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For…
The Center for Family Resources distributed the following report on its 2025 Annual Report: For 66 years, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has helped children and families build stronger,…
Police departments have been in the news in Cobb lately, as Mableton announces it is taking steps to organize its own Public Safety Division. Below is a quiz to see…