Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…
Read More
Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck
Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents as Rising Crude Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher
Heat and Afternoon Storms Highlight Georgia Weather Outlook
1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County
How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 of our quiz about that city and find out
Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12
Cobb County Attorney Among Four Indicted in Alleged Jail Contraband Scheme
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 19, 2026
Scattered Thunderstorms Could Turn Severe Across North and Central Georgia
Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root’s special elixir’s could cure ANYTHING!
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 18, 2026
Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…
Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents as Rising Crude Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher
Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…
Heat and Afternoon Storms Highlight Georgia Weather Outlook
Scattered Thunderstorms, Triple-Digit Heat Index Values Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Week Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for scattered afternoon thunderstorms and dangerous heat through…
1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] By Larry…
How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 of our quiz about that city and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…
Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12
Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…
Cobb County Attorney Among Four Indicted in Alleged Jail Contraband Scheme
[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered Thunderstorms Could Turn Severe Across North and Central Georgia
Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, according to the National…
Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root’s special elixir’s could cure ANYTHING!
By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat Expected Across Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and the potential for localized flash flooding are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Storms this afternoon…
Trump to Highlight Trump Accounts During East Cobb Visit
By Mark Woolsey President Trump’s visit to Georgia next week highlighting an item on his education agenda is drawing strong-and predictable reaction from local political party and community activists. Trump…
Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
This article by Rachel Spears first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 16, 2026 Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control…
Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears
by Jacob Fischler and Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 The nation’s election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks…
A decades-old law promised Georgians a second chance. A new law hopes to deliver on that promise.
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 A mistake doesn’t have to be a life sentence. That’s the…
Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
by Gabriel E. Hales, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country…
Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center
by Risa Cromer, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most…
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…