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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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…
Photo above: Roger, aka “Chonk”, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] I ride my bike…
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
North and central Georgia face isolated thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, with storms possible in portions of south Central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog is also possible through…
This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 21, 2026 People with disabilities have long fought for the right to live at home…
This article first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 21, 2026 Interview by Julie Rovner and video by Hannah Norman The ongoing debate over the U.S. health system shouldn’t be…
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 20, 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson says he will terminate his companies’…
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and…
by Abigail Boggs, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration is revising a visa rule for international students that in part determines…
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…
by Linda M. Boland, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Growing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first “Rocky” movie. They were…
By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier has been recording and posting the public comments at both the work sessions and regular meetings of the Cobb County Board of…
Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
By Rebecca Gaunt The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) named Cobb County Democratic school board candidate Micheal Garza as one of its inaugural cohort of leaders last week when it launched…
By Mark Woolsey The city of Powder Springs now has a place where FOUR-legged residents can romp. Officials dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park this week. It’s at 3899…
Scattered thunderstorms could turn strong to severe across parts of Central and Eastern Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. The National…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 20, 2026 Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better…
