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The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government May 25, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen approves purchase of four police vehicles, sets date for Juneteenth celebration

The Acworth Board of Aldermen met last Thursday evening, May 21, and during a short meeting approved a series of routine and administrative items as part of the consent agenda….

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The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government

Acworth Board of Aldermen approves purchase of four police vehicles, sets date for Juneteenth celebration


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

Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina


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

Immigration

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs



A graduation cap and gown

Education

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss


Graphic representing mobile phone conversation

Science & Technology

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping


Cobb County Medical Examiner's building on County Services Parkway

Cobb County Explained

Cobb County Explained: What Does the Cobb County Medical Examiner Do?



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 May 15 to May 21


Zoning notice

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz


A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Cobb County Explained

Cobb County Explained: What is a Comprehensive Plan? And why does it matter?


Cobb weather May 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 25, 2026



A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather

Flood Watch Continues Across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta Through Monday Night


A black/tan terrier standing on a table with someone beside him

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


An orange tabby/white cat standing inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County Explained

Cobb County Explained: How Code Enforcement Works in Cobb County



The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government May 25, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen approves purchase of four police vehicles, sets date for Juneteenth celebration

The Acworth Board of Aldermen met last Thursday evening, May 21, and during a short meeting approved a series of routine and administrative items as part of the consent agenda….


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 May 25, 2026

Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 22, 2026 WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death,…


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

Immigration May 25, 2026

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Immigrants seeking green cards will have to return first to their…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government May 25, 2026

Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Voters across the state will head back to the polls next…


A graduation cap and gown

Education May 25, 2026

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness May 25, 2026

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

by Kim Pfotenhauer, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by…


Graphic representing mobile phone conversation

Science & Technology May 25, 2026

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

by Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you have ever tried to repair something, realized that it was beyond your financial…


Cobb County Medical Examiner's building on County Services Parkway

Cobb County Explained May 25, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What Does the Cobb County Medical Examiner Do?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. A popular type of crime fiction,…


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 May 25, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 15 to May 21

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…


Zoning notice

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development May 25, 2026

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz

Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…


A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Cobb County Explained May 25, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What is a Comprehensive Plan? And why does it matter?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you’ve ever attended a zoning…


Cobb weather May 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, May 25, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather May 25, 2026

Flood Watch Continues Across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta Through Monday Night

A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Monday night for parts of north Georgia, where excessive rainfall could cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, urban areas and other flood-prone…


A black/tan terrier standing on a table with someone beside him

Pets and Pet Adoption May 25, 2026

“My name is Cairo. 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 black/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…


An orange tabby/white cat standing inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption May 25, 2026

“My name is Cyrus, 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 orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County Explained May 24, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Code Enforcement Works in Cobb County

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Code enforcement is how Cobb County…


Sign for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of the Marietta plant

Business, Defense industry May 24, 2026

Lockheed Martin building new missile plant in Troy, AL amid reports of depleting U.S. munition supply

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin announced the construction of a new missile facility in Troy AL to “add 87,000 square feet of production space, supporting Terminal High Altitude Area…


Cobb weather May 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Cartoon drawing of lightning

News, Weather May 24, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Severe Thunderstorm Risk Sunday

North and central Georgia could see strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rain that may cause flash flooding concerns….


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Business & Economy, Local Business May 23, 2026

New Cobb County Businesses Include Sports Collectibles and Bookshop

Cobb County’s latest round of new business filings reflects a broad mix of service providers, retailers, consultants, and specialty shops opening across the area between May 17 and May 24….


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