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Group photo of volunteers at the Concord Covered Bridge litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 20, 2026

Mableton volunteers remove 24 bags of litter near Concord Covered Bridge

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup in the Concord Covered Bridge area: The Friends of The Covered Bridge got an early start…

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Group photo of volunteers at the Concord Covered Bridge litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Mableton volunteers remove 24 bags of litter near Concord Covered Bridge


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

In Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Georgia endorsements and fundraising: Who’s in and who’s out?


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Government & Politics, State Government

Election officials left in limbo as state leaders contemplate next steps for ballot QR codes



The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration

ICE’s heavy‑handed immigration enforcement was tried once before – by Arizona’s notorious sheriff Joe Arpaio in the early 2000s


drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Energy

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?


A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 10 to April 16



The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Government & Politics, Local government

Agenda for the April 20 Smyrna City Council meeting


A brown tabby/white cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A brown/black shepherd with tongue open, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 20, 2026



Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government

Marietta council members schedule Ward 3, Ward 5 and Ward 6 town hall meetings in late April


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia Gas Prices Fall Again as Statewide Relief Continues Despite Global Uncertainty


A flame on a red flag plus the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather

Dry Conditions Trigger Continuing Fire Danger Alert Across North and Central Georgia


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about Cobb County government? Take the quiz and find out!



Group photo of volunteers at the Concord Covered Bridge litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 20, 2026

Mableton volunteers remove 24 bags of litter near Concord Covered Bridge

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup in the Concord Covered Bridge area: The Friends of The Covered Bridge got an early start…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 20, 2026

In Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals

This article by Noam N. Levey, Katy Golvala, and Jenna Carlesso, CT Mirror, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey, Katy Golvala, and Jenna Carlesso,…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government April 20, 2026

Georgia endorsements and fundraising: Who’s in and who’s out?

by Ross Williams, Alander Rocha, and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 17, 2026 Like a screen door with a…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government April 20, 2026

Election officials left in limbo as state leaders contemplate next steps for ballot QR codes

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 17, 2026 It’s rare to see any sort of consensus when it comes…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration April 20, 2026

ICE’s heavy‑handed immigration enforcement was tried once before – by Arizona’s notorious sheriff Joe Arpaio in the early 2000s

by Jonathan van Harmelen, Oberlin College and Conservatory, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the past 13 years, Maricopa County in Arizona has attempted to…


drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Energy April 20, 2026

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

by Matthew E. Oliver, Georgia Institute of Technology and Tibor Besedeš, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The market for oil is…


A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics April 20, 2026

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

by William Garriott, Drake University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the…


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety April 20, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 10 to April 16

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…


The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Government & Politics, Local government April 20, 2026

Agenda for the April 20 Smyrna City Council meeting

A meeting of the Smyrna Mayor and City Council will take place this evening, April 20, 2026 at A. Max Bacon City Hall, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080. Agenda…


A brown tabby/white cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 20, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…


A brown/black shepherd with tongue open, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 20, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown/black shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather April 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 20, 2026, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government April 20, 2026

Marietta council members schedule Ward 3, Ward 5 and Ward 6 town hall meetings in late April

Marietta City Council members Daniel Gaddis, André L. Sims and M. Carlyle Kent will host separate town hall meetings for residents in Wards 3, 6 and 5 during the final…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 20, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall Again as Statewide Relief Continues Despite Global Uncertainty

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend downward statewide, offering a measure of stability even as…


A flame on a red flag plus the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather April 20, 2026

Dry Conditions Trigger Continuing Fire Danger Alert Across North and Central Georgia

A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across northeast Georgia, with a Fire Danger Statement covering the rest of north and central Georgia as dangerously dry…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 19, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County government? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about Cobb County’s government and departments? Knowing who does what in the county is valuable information when you need to contact someone within the county,…


Six children playing with a basketball

Community Life, Things to Do April 19, 2026

Cobb PARKS posts summer camp schedule for 2026

If you’re looking for a summer camp experience for your kids, and want to keep in local, Cobb PARKS has something for the interests of nearly every child or teen….


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News April 19, 2026

Austell Elementary Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027

The Cobb County School District website announced that Austell Elementary will be holding an Orientation for Kindergarten 2026-2027 students on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The school requests…


A calculator, paper currency and a tax form

Opinion April 19, 2026

Why A Surprising Number Of People Are Happy To Pay Taxes

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In an episode of The Simpsons, the family is watching a news report about people panicking as the final hours…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 47 New Business Licenses in Mid-April Report

Cobb County recorded 47 new business licenses issued between April 12 and April 19, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of service-based startups, contractors, and consumer-facing businesses. The latest batch shows…


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