Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger
By Mark Woolsey Charges have been filed in the case of a body found in a closed-down former supermarket in Southeast Cobb. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of…
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Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2
Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.
Commission approves Georgia Power fuel rate decrease
Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation
A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
Far removed from today’s global juggernaut, soccer was born in the well‑heeled boarding schools of 19th‑century England
Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger
By Mark Woolsey Charges have been filed in the case of a body found in a closed-down former supermarket in Southeast Cobb. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia, including Cobb and the rest of metro Atlanta, this afternoon and tonight, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy…
Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.
This article by Katy Golvala, Jenna Carlesso, and Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 1, 2026 When Christine Wood received a $12,000 bill…
Commission approves Georgia Power fuel rate decrease
by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 29, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…
Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation
by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 31, 2026 The two candidates competing for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate…
A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
by Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. House of Representatives has passed what…
Far removed from today’s global juggernaut, soccer was born in the well‑heeled boarding schools of 19th‑century England
by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in…
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn…
Marietta to celebrate groundbreaking for Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1
The City of Marietta announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the Rottenwood Creek Trail this Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. near Alumni Drive and…
“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 calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Midnight. 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/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…
How much do you know about Vinings? Take part 2 of the Vinings quiz and find out!
When I started preparing a quiz about Vinings, I discovered I had enough questions for more than one quiz. So here’s a second, bonus quiz about that community. If you…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 1, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 1, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Statewide Gasoline Average Drops 14 Cents in Georgia
Georgia motorists are seeing lower prices at the pump as gasoline costs continue to decline ahead of the busy summer travel season, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group….
Scattered But Strong Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds Across Georgia
Strong storms could affect north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts. Additional storms are expected Tuesday, with…
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 22 to May 28
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…
Georgia Face Thunderstorm Chances Through Tuesday, Mostly in Central Georgia
North and central Georgia could see isolated to scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and lightning possible, according to the National Weather Service. The highest risk…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and 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…