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Weekend Quiz October 19, 2025

Cobb Courier Quiz: How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

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new business October 19, 2025

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 17, 2025

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 17, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Mableton October 19, 2025

Mableton to take up proposal for Tax Allocation District referendum at this week’s city council

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, October, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. This meeting will be held in the COMOTION Room at…

Photo caption: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant

Smyrna October 19, 2025

Latest programs and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include environmental education

Photo: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following update on upcoming events:…

Cobb weather October 17: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 19, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued…

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Product recalls October 19, 2025

USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

[Editor’s note: as a result of the recent outbreak of listeria-contaminated product and the consequent rash of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

Volunteers collect hazardous waste from cars at Keep Cobb Beautiful's hazardous household waste event

Community Life October 19, 2025

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful hazardous waste event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Household Hazardous Waste event: Keep Cobb Beautiful had over 900 cars drive through their Household…

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Weather October 19, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms Sunday in metro Atlanta, but near critical fire conditions expected by Wednesday

A round of showers and isolated thunderstorms will move through north and central Georgia today, bringing gusty winds and lightning. Meanwhile, forecasters are monitoring near-critical fire weather conditions midweek. The…

Weekend Quiz October 18, 2025

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…

Libraries October 18, 2025

The Vietnam War: A 50th Anniversary Veterans Panel Saturday October 18 at Switzer Library

Photo above: Carl Bell, provided by Cobb County Public Library The Cobb County Public Library posted the following notice about a panel of Vietnam veterans this afternoon, October 18, at…

Education October 18, 2025

Kennesaw State University earns award for digital prevention and well-being programming

[This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] For its success in fostering a healthy campus climate and providing comprehensive addiction avoidance…

Weather October 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Lane closures and road work October 18, 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…

Elections October 17, 2025

Q&A with Donovan Giardina, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Donovan Giardina and Jon Bothers are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 17, 2025

“My name is Oliver. 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 smoke/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 17, 2025

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

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Smyrna October 17, 2025

A stroll through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This evergreen article was an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free” about getting around Cobb County without the use of a car. To see a list…

Weather October 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 17, 2025, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Opinion October 17, 2025

Lessons From Government Shutdown Surveys: Focus On The Serious and Tangible

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Since the government shutdown began on October 1, there’s been a debate about who is “winning” the government shutdown, with…

Fires October 17, 2025

Paint preparation supplies ignite, causing minor damage to Johnson Ferry Baptist

By Mark Woolsey A fire caused minor damage to a well-known East Cobb church on Wednesday night. Crews responded to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road at about…