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Elections October 27, 2025

Early voting for GA state Senate District 35 kicks off

By Mark Woolsey Early voting begins today in the upcoming special election in Georgia State Senate District 35, set for Nov. 18. District 35 covers much of the Smyrna and…

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Fuel Cost October 27, 2025

Gas price average in GA continues to fall, while statewide EV charging rate bumps upward

Georgia gasoline prices continued to fall over the past week, while EV charging rates bumped upward. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices fell two cents in Georgia, reaching an…

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Weather October 27, 2025

Showers and storms continue in Georgia Monday through midweek

A wet start to the week is expected across north and central Georgia, with widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms today. While severe weather is not anticipated, localized flash flooding and…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 27, 2025

“My name is Tina, 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 female tabby/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 27, 2025

“My name is Phoenix. 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 female brown/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Cobb weather October 27: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 27, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 27, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts shower and possibly a thunderstorm here in Cobb County on Monday, October 27, 2025, with a high near 51 degrees. The National Weather Service has…

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Food Safety October 26, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 17 to October 23

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…

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Weekend Quiz October 26, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes onto…

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new business October 26, 2025

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Weather October 26, 2025

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, with gusty winds possible in isolated areas. While no organized severe weather is…

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Libraries October 26, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a two-part event this November. The first event, The American Revolution in…

Weather October 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with a high near 62 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Food Safety October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products, and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will note any food…

Weather October 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Weekend Quiz October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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Lane closures and road work October 25, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

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Libraries October 25, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

The South Cobb Regional Library continues to serve the Mableton community this November, with its staple of family-centered, community outreach, and food & health programs. However, there are a handful…

Food Safety October 25, 2025

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths due to listeria in a food product, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

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Smyrna October 25, 2025

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna early Friday. The agency says a Smyrna officer spotted a stolen U-Haul…

Health & Wellness October 24, 2025

GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data

This article by Victoria Knight first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Victoria Knight October 24, 2025 The idea that Affordable Care Act marketplaces are riddled with fraud…

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Early voting for GA state Senate District 35 kicks off

Early voting for GA state Senate District 35 kicks off

Gas price average in GA continues to fall, while statewide EV charging rate bumps upward

Showers and storms continue in Georgia Monday through midweek

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 27, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 17 to October 23

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

Early voting for GA state Senate District 35 kicks off

Gas price average in GA continues to fall, while statewide EV charging rate bumps upward

Showers and storms continue in Georgia Monday through midweek

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 27, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 17 to October 23

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data