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Pets and Pet Adoption July 20, 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 orange tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 20, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of…

Weather July 20, 2026

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

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 20, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

History July 20, 2026

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 20, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents as Rising Crude Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher

Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…

News, Weather July 20, 2026

Heat and Afternoon Storms Highlight Georgia Weather Outlook

Scattered Thunderstorms, Triple-Digit Heat Index Values Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Week Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for scattered afternoon thunderstorms and dangerous heat through…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…

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Crime & Public Safety July 19, 2026

Cobb County Attorney Among Four Indicted in Alleged Jail Contraband Scheme

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Weather July 19, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 19, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Weather July 19, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Could Turn Severe Across North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, according to the National…

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Health & Wellness October 6, 2026