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Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History October 12, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

History October 12, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

Cobb weather October 13: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 11, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 1 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

Sign for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of the Marietta plant

Business & Economy October 11, 2026

Lockheed Martin raises quarterly dividend to $3.60

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors has authorized a fourth-quarter 2026 dividend of $3.60 per share, up 15 cents from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable Dec. 31, 2026, to…

A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business October 11, 2026

Cobb County issues 21 business licenses in October 4–11 report

Cobb County’s new business listing for October 4 through October 11, 2026, includes 21 business licenses issued between October 5 and October 9. The businesses represent a range of activities,…

Crowd seated at Evening in the End Zone fundraiser for vision care

Community, Giving Back to the Community October 11, 2026

Evening in the End Zone Raises $545,000 for Georgia Vision Care

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Evening In The End Zone hosted by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse at the College Football Hall of Fame: …

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

News, Weather October 11, 2026

Gusty Winds Could Cause Additional Tree Damage in Georgia

Gusty winds could cause additional tree damage across north and central Georgia on Sunday afternoon, October 11, particularly in areas that received heavy rainfall from Isaias, according to a hazardous…

Community Life October 10, 2026

Upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Bulky Trash Amnesty Day: Oct. 17 Smyrna residents can drop off their bulky trash items at Smyrna…

Weather October 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and possibly a thunderstorm here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2026