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Transportation & Development August 14, 2026

Weekend Lane Closures on I-20 in Fulton, I-75 in Cobb for Lighting Upgrades

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following announcement about Weekend Lane Closures on I-20, I-75 for Lighting Upgrades: ATLANTA METRO – Crews for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews will install lane…

Transportation & Development August 14, 2026

Lane closures tonight (Friday) on I-75 at the South Barrett Reliever in Cobb County

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following announcement about lane closures on I-75 at the the South Barrett Reliever in the Town Center area, this evening, Friday, August 14:…

Weather August 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 14, 2026, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 14, 2026

Cobb County High School Mascots Quiz: Can You Match Each School to Its Mascot?

High schools are an important part of community life in Cobb County. In the public school arena we have two systems, the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools….

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Crime & Public Safety August 14, 2026

Mableton Business Fire Leaves Four People Injured

Photo provided by the Cobb County Fire Department By Mark Woolsey A business fire in Mableton left four people injured Thursday morning. A Cobb County fire official told the Courier…

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Crime & Public Safety August 14, 2026

Cobb police schedule town halls on Flock camera

By Mark Woolsey As promised, Cobb County police are setting up a series of “community conversations” about Flock safety technology and license plate readers. The department’s social media pages bill…

Education, News August 14, 2026

Kennesaw State’s economic impact tops $2.55 billion

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University continues to be a major economic engine in metro Atlanta, growing its economic impact…

News, Weather August 14, 2026

Cobb County and Much of Georgia Faces Dangerous Heat and Storms This Weekend

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of dangerous heat and thunderstorms through the weekend. A Heat Advisory is in effect beginning at noon Friday, with triple-digit…

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News, Weather August 14, 2026

Heat Advisory Issued for Cobb County, Much of Georgia

A Heat Advisory is in effect across much of north and central Georgia from noon Friday through 8 p.m. Saturday, with heat index values as high as 109 degrees. The…

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Disability Rights August 13, 2026

People With Disabilities Say Medicaid’s Limits on Income Stifle Career Advancement

This article by Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 13, 2026 MACY, Neb. — Erica Carter is passionate about her job,…

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