1885: a train disaster in Mableton
[This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] Train disasters were significant events in the 19th through the early…
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1885: a train disaster in Mableton
How Much Do You Know About Kennesaw State University (Part 1)?
Georgia Weather Outlook Highlights Weeklong Thunderstorm Risk
Georgia gas prices continue to fall as crude oil stays below $100
“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 15, 2026
Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county
Cobb County’s 38 New Licenses Include Bookstore, Snack Shop, Nonprofits
Public comments at the June 2026 Cobb school board meeting
Historic Marker Unveiled at Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant 6
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Scattered Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Sunday
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
Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe expand pathways to physics and engineering degrees
How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!
1885: a train disaster in Mableton
[This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] Train disasters were significant events in the 19th through the early…
How Much Do You Know About Kennesaw State University (Part 1)?
Over the decades since its founding in the 1960s, Kennesaw State grew from a small community college to one of Georgia’s major research institutions.But how much do you really know…
Georgia Weather Outlook Highlights Weeklong Thunderstorm Risk
Scattered thunderstorms could affect parts of north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with strong storms possible in some areas. The National Weather Service says severe weather is not…
Georgia gas prices continue to fall as crude oil stays below $100
According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices continued their recent decline this week, offering some relief to drivers as broader inflation keeps household budgets under pressure. The average price…
“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/brown hound. The following information on this potential family member is…
“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 male orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 15, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 15, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county
This Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular…
Cobb County’s 38 New Licenses Include Bookstore, Snack Shop, Nonprofits
Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between June 7 and June 14, with a mix of service providers, retail concepts, nonprofit organizations, healthcare businesses and real estate ventures. New…
Public comments at the June 2026 Cobb school board meeting
By Larry Felton Johnson I delayed the posting of the public comments video while I made a difficult decision about whether to delete one of the comments. Under normal circumstances…
Historic Marker Unveiled at Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant 6
Boone Barnes, Major, USAF (ret.), who serves on the Aviation History & Technology Center Board, submitted the following report with photos on the unveiling of a historic market at the…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Sunday
Scattered thunderstorms, including a few severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has placed…
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…
Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe expand pathways to physics and engineering degrees
Photo above: Kennesaw State Vice Provost Sheb True and Oglethorpe Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Gabriel Barreneche [This article by Paul Floeckher with photo by Matt Yung first…
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 June 13 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…
Heat advisory for central Georgia, thunderstorm risk across much of the state
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of central and eastern Georgia today, with heat index values expected to reach up to 105 degrees. North and central Georgia will…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Advance voting wraps up for the June 16 primary runoff
By Mark Woolsey Advance voting has now wrapped up in the lead-up to the June 16 primary runoff next Tuesday. Totals tabulated through Thursday showed 24, 556 Cobb voters opted…
World Cup 2026 quiz
by Matt Williams, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Matt Williams, Senior International Editor, The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under…