Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 22 to Sunday, May 24
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
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Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
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Community, Things to Do May 21, 2026
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
Community Life, Libraries May 21, 2026
The Cobb County Public Library and the Cobb Library Foundation distributed the following announcement about the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Cobb County Public Library, in partnership with the Cobb Library…
Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 21, 2026
It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…
Community, Giving Back to the Community May 21, 2026
Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement of its participation in Happy Helpings: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served to children free of charge weekdays in June and…
[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University is expanding its commitment to conducting research that accelerates innovation and economic growth across…
A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia today, with scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon along and north of I-85. Gusty winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning…
Weather May 21, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Government & Politics, Local government May 20, 2026
By Mark Woolsey One Cobb commissioner is virtual shoo-in to keep her job while another advances to face a general election opponent. Incumbent District 1 GOP Commissioner Keli Gambrill easily…
Health & Wellness May 20, 2026
This article by Jace DiCola first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 19, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on…
Justice May 20, 2026
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 Two Republican-appointed Georgia Supreme Court justices managed to fend off a…
Government & Politics, National Government May 20, 2026
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 JACKSON, Ga. – Georgia’s U.S. Senate primary race is headed to…
Sports May 20, 2026
by Caitlin Grady, George Washington University and Sachi Nandurkar, George Washington University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Formula 1 auto racing is one of the…
Community May 20, 2026
by Margaret Bender, Wake Forest University and Tom Belt, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you wanted to learn the Cherokee language…
Government & Politics May 20, 2026
by Scott Shackelford, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the 2026 midterms less than six months away, the Election Security Group would normally…
Cobb County Explained May 20, 2026
This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Georgia’s Open Records Act gives residents…
Pets and Pet Adoption May 20, 2026
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
Pets and Pet Adoption May 20, 2026
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown/tan beagle. The following information on this potential family member is…
Community, Giving Back to the Community May 20, 2026
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love is an association of churches across the Metro Atlantaarea who come together to…
Health & Wellness May 20, 2026
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three measles cases involving members of a metro Atlanta family who were not vaccinated and recently traveled internationally. Read more Health &…
News, Transportation May 20, 2026
The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…