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Weather September 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with a high near 90 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 20, 2025

Mableton City Council meeting to include zoning hearings, appointment of municipal court judge

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m.,…

Community Life September 20, 2025

The Center for Family Resources Launches 39th Annual “Thanks for Giving” Campaign to Fight Holiday Hunger in Cobb County

The Center for Family Resources submitted the following announcement: This November, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) proudly launches its 39th annual Thanks for Giving campaign—a longstanding tradition aimed at ensuring no…

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Education September 20, 2025

Ragsdale announces two teachers out, more on administrative leave over Charlie Kirk posts

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced that two teachers are no longer with the Cobb County School District and others have been placed on administrative leave over social media…

Food and Restaurants September 19, 2025

Cranes Coffee in Acworth serves up bold Cuban fusion

By Mark Woolsey A self-described “coffee fiend” has brought his passion for bold, Cuban coffee tastes and aromas to downtown Acworth. Cranes Coffee held its grand opening at 3960 Southside…

Opinion & Editorial September 19, 2025

Extremist Online Networks, Not Education, May Be Driving Recent Political Violence

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College People today are worried about political violence. And because some of it involves younger people, there is a tendency by…

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Mableton September 19, 2025

Report with photos from Queen Mill Road litter cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos of the Friends Of Mableton litter cleanup of a two-mile stretch of Queen Mill Road: The Friends of Mableton…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 19, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra-75 Year Legacy of Music and Community

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] We are fortunate to know some influential people in Marietta, and Kim…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Air Quality September 19, 2025

Another day of poor air quality in metro Atlanta expected Friday

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Friday, September 19. What is in…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 19, 2025

“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 male grey/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness February 20, 2026

Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating

by Diane Cress, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If the government had found a way to save US$10 for every dollar it…

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