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Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 2026

“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 female white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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History July 3, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna Georgia’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 3, 2026

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A 23-year-old Powder Springs motorcyclist was killed…

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Community Life, Libraries July 3, 2026

America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…

News, Weather July 3, 2026

A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 3, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

Weather July 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 3, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 2, 2026 As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could…

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Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

by Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government July 2, 2026

New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 1, 2026 A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s…

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From the Editor July 11, 2026