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Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…

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Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27


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Community Life, Libraries

Mableton’s South Cobb Regional Library Hosts Poetry Celebration in April


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton



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News, Weather

Red Flag Warning of Critical Wildfire Danger Issued for Georgia Saturday


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 28, 2026


Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety

Cobb Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on South Cobb Drive


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 27, 2026


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History

1899 Letter Reveals Harsh Road Conditions in Cobb County


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Government & Politics, Local government

Mableton cracks down on illegal tire dumping with tougher penalties, enforcement



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News, Weather

Fire Weather Watch Issued for All of North and Central Georgia Saturday


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Cobb County Explained, Cobb Government

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Government Is Structured


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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Superior Court Works


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…


An old-fashioned bound book with a quill

Community Life, Libraries March 28, 2026

Mableton’s South Cobb Regional Library Hosts Poetry Celebration in April

Cobb County Public Library Celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson In celebrating National Poetry Month, South Cobb Regional Library will hold its second annual South Cobb Spoken Word and…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 28, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation March 28, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

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…


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News, Weather March 28, 2026

Red Flag Warning of Critical Wildfire Danger Issued for Georgia Saturday

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across North and Central Georgia on Saturday, as low humidity and gusty northwest winds combine to create an elevated risk for rapidly spreading fires,…


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

Weather March 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety March 27, 2026

Cobb Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on South Cobb Drive

Authorities are searching for a suspect charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash late Wednesday night on South Cobb Drive, according to the Cobb County Police Department. The collision…


A grey/brindle American pit bull terrier loafed on a table with white cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption March 27, 2026

“My name is Elijay. 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 grey/brindle American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


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Pets and Pet Adoption March 27, 2026

“My name is Stitch, 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


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

Weather March 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 27, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


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History March 27, 2026

1899 Letter Reveals Harsh Road Conditions in Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…


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 27, 2026

Mableton cracks down on illegal tire dumping with tougher penalties, enforcement

City officials in Mableton have approved a strengthened solid waste ordinance aimed at curbing illegal tire dumping, increasing penalties for violators and improving neighborhood conditions across the city. To read…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather March 27, 2026

Fire Weather Watch Issued for All of North and Central Georgia Saturday

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for all of north and central Georgia from Saturday morning through Saturday evening, as low humidity and strong winds raise the risk of…


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 Government March 26, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Government Is Structured

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Cobb County operates under a commission-based…


Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts March 26, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Superior Court Works

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. In Georgia, the Superior Court is…


A tri-color labrador retriever puppy sitting on the side, looking shy

Pets and Pet Adoption March 26, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…


A grey tabby cat sitting on a metal table looking up

Pets and Pet Adoption March 26, 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


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Health & Wellness March 26, 2026

CDC’s Acting Chief Promises a Return to Stability in a Tumultuous Moment

This article by Céline Gounder first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Céline Gounder, March 25, 2026 President Donald Trump will soon nominate a permanent director for the…


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Opinion March 26, 2026

Bookman: Long lines at airports lead back to Trump’s 2020 election loss

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 26, 2026 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the keystone to metro Atlanta’s economic prosperity, has…


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Energy March 26, 2026

Environmental groups sue over Georgia Power’s energy expansion for data centers

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 25, 2026 A group of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the…


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