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Music October 5, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with American Tapestry, Featuring 2026 Broadcaster of the Year Condace Pressley

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about the upcoming opening of its 2026-2027 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) opens its 2026–27 season with American Tapestry on…

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Community Life October 5, 2026

Chalktoberfest Returns to Marietta Square Oct. 10-11

By Mark Woolsey The annual celebration of visual art of a fleeting nature is set for Oct.10-11 in downtown Marietta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to…

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

Weather October 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 5, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 5, 2026

Kemp’s gas tax suspension spurs 33 cent drop in average Georgia gasoline price

The statewide average is 3 cents lower than a month ago but 96 cents higher than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $57.90 at the current average….

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Local Business October 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses

Cobb County issued 40 new business licenses in unincorporated areas between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2026, with the listings ranging from construction contractors and professional services to retailers, health-related…

History October 4, 2026

William Grady “Roosterman” Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 4, 2026

Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County’s Cities and Their History

There are seven cities in Cobb County, each one with an eventful and rich history. This is Part 1 of a series to test your knowledge of how those cities…

Officers Dye and LeFave receiving honor from Lt. Vetter

Crime & Public Safety October 4, 2026

Acworth Officers Recognized for Lifesaving Aid to Stabbing Victim

Photo above: Lt. Vetter at podium honoring Officers Dye and LeFave (screenshot from Acworth Board of Alderman meeting video) At the Thursday, October 1 meeting of the Acworth Board of…

Weather October 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 4, 2026

Acworth Trail Project to Connect Neighborhoods With Downtown

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth is working on upgrading its trail system. The mayor of Acworth, members of the Board of Alderman and the Acworth Lake Authority held…

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