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Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta August 16, 2025

Charges filed in I-75 hit-and-run fatality

Authorities have filed charges in the case of a Tennessee truck driver who was struck and killed on I-75 this week. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding…

Demographics August 16, 2025

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

By Mark Woolsey It’s indicative of a maturing county, say observers. Population estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission this week show that Cobb County is growing more slowly, adding…

Weather August 16, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms and high heat index values forecast for north and central Georgia Saturday, Aug 16

Scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat index values are forecast for north and central Georgia today, with the National Weather Service warning of possible gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning into…

Map of Hurricane Erin, east of the U.S. and near Puerto Rico

Weather August 16, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin elevated to Hurricane Erin

As predicted by the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Erin was elevated to Hurricane Erin. The center of the storm is likely to reach the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin…

Weather August 15, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Tropical Storm Erin is becoming better organized and is expected to become Hurricane Erin today, described by the NHC as “large and powerful.”…

A black/white labrador retriever looking happily at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption August 15, 2025

“My name is Crescent, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

A grey tabby kitten sitting on a grey cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption August 15, 2025

“My name is Piper, and 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

Scattered thunderstorms and potentially dangerous heat levels are expected across north and central Georgia today, with storms more likely north of I-20 and heat indices soaring to 105 degrees in…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 15, 2025

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna

This is an evergreen article that we republish periodically, often with updates as we do further research. Earlier in August, we published an article from the Friends of Smyrna Library…

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Health & Wellness December 1, 2025

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Charges filed in I-75 hit-and-run fatality

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

Scattered thunderstorms and high heat index values forecast for north and central Georgia Saturday, Aug 16

Tropical Storm Erin elevated to Hurricane Erin

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

“My name is Crescent, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna