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Arts & Culture June 2, 2026

Gateway Marietta CID to Host Community Art Event Celebrating Soccer and World Cup Spirit

The Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District, in partnership with the City of Marietta, announced on the city’s website that it will host a community art event Thursday, June 4 that…

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Arts & Culture

Gateway Marietta CID to Host Community Art Event Celebrating Soccer and World Cup Spirit


Tom Rowland in coat and dress shirt without tie stands in front of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre where he has been appointed managing director

Arts & Culture, Theatre

Tom Rowland Named Managing Director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre


A calico/white kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”


A white/black Siberian Husky held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle parked in a marked space

Crime & Public Safety

Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger


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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026


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News, Weather

Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.



Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy

Commission approves Georgia Power fuel rate decrease


The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, National Government

Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing


Sports

Far removed from today’s global juggernaut, soccer was born in the well‑heeled boarding schools of 19th‑century England



icon of a space ship

Science & Technology

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question


Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1 map

Community Life, Trails and Greenways

Marietta to celebrate groundbreaking for Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1


A calico kitten held above by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”


A black/white labrador retriever sitting on a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



Arts & Culture June 2, 2026

Gateway Marietta CID to Host Community Art Event Celebrating Soccer and World Cup Spirit

The Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District, in partnership with the City of Marietta, announced on the city’s website that it will host a community art event Thursday, June 4 that…


Tom Rowland in coat and dress shirt without tie stands in front of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre where he has been appointed managing director

Arts & Culture, Theatre June 2, 2026

Tom Rowland Named Managing Director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Information provided in a press release from the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority: The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced the promotion of longtime executive Tom Rowland to…


A calico/white kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2026

“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 calico/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A white/black Siberian Husky held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2026

“My name is Honey, 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 female white/black Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…


Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle parked in a marked space

Crime & Public Safety June 2, 2026

Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger

By Mark Woolsey Charges have been filed in the case of a body found in a closed-down former supermarket in Southeast Cobb. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of…


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

Weather June 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts, gray and yellow on a light orange background

News, Weather June 2, 2026

Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia, including Cobb and the rest of metro Atlanta, this afternoon and tonight, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 1, 2026

Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.

This article by Katy Golvala, Jenna Carlesso, and Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 1, 2026 When Christine Wood received a $12,000 bill…


Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy June 1, 2026

Commission approves Georgia Power fuel rate decrease

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 29, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…


The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, National Government June 1, 2026

Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 31, 2026 The two candidates competing for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate…


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy June 1, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

by Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. House of Representatives has passed what…


Sports June 1, 2026

Far removed from today’s global juggernaut, soccer was born in the well‑heeled boarding schools of 19th‑century England

by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in…


icon of a space ship

Science & Technology June 1, 2026

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn…


Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1 map

Community Life, Trails and Greenways June 1, 2026

Marietta to celebrate groundbreaking for Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1

The City of Marietta announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the Rottenwood Creek Trail this Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. near Alumni Drive and…


A calico kitten held above by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 1, 2026

“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 calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A black/white labrador retriever sitting on a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption June 1, 2026

“My name is Midnight. 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 black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 1, 2026

How much do you know about Vinings? Take part 2 of the Vinings quiz and find out!

When I started preparing a quiz about Vinings, I discovered I had enough questions for more than one quiz. So here’s a second, bonus quiz about that community. If you…


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

Weather June 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 1, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 1, 2026

Statewide Gasoline Average Drops 14 Cents in Georgia

Georgia motorists are seeing lower prices at the pump as gasoline costs continue to decline ahead of the busy summer travel season, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group….


Cartoon drawing of lightning

News, Weather June 1, 2026

Scattered But Strong Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds Across Georgia

Strong storms could affect north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts. Additional storms are expected Tuesday, with…


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