Marietta property tax bills to be mailed August 26
The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website: The City of Marietta announces that 2026 City of Marietta property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed beginning…
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Marietta property tax bills to be mailed August 26
How Closely Did You Follow Cobb County News This Week?
Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton
Good Mews and An Ode to Chonk
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 22, 2026
Georgia Faces Isolated Thunderstorms Saturday Afternoon, Mostly in South Georgia
New DOJ Guidance Could Give States Cover To Cut Disability Services
Watch: Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known
Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor
White House to press forward with FDA nominee despite US Senate chairman’s concerns
A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
Public comments at the first Cobb school board meeting after Supt. Ragsdale’s Back-to-school address to teachers
What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 2 of the quiz
“My name is Deuce. Are you here to adopt me?”
Marietta property tax bills to be mailed August 26
The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website: The City of Marietta announces that 2026 City of Marietta property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed beginning…
How Closely Did You Follow Cobb County News This Week?
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 14 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…
Latest 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…
Good Mews and An Ode to Chonk
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…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 22, 2026
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…
Georgia Faces Isolated Thunderstorms Saturday Afternoon, Mostly in South Georgia
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…
New DOJ Guidance Could Give States Cover To Cut Disability Services
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…
Watch: Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known
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…
Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor
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’…
White House to press forward with FDA nominee despite US Senate chairman’s concerns
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…
A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
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…
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…
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
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…
Public comments at the first Cobb school board meeting after Supt. Ragsdale’s Back-to-school address to teachers
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…
What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 2 of the quiz
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…
“My name is Deuce. 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 tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
“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 female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
Cobb school board candidate recognized as ‘champion’ by Human Rights Campaign
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…
Powder Springs Opens Its First Off-Leash Dog Park
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…
Damaging Winds Possible in Parts of Georgia Friday
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…