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Weather July 29, 2025

Another heat advisory issued for Tuesday as scorching heat grips the metro Atlanta region

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for a cluster of counties in and around metro Atlanta, with heat index up to 108 degrees possible until 8 p.m. Tuesday,…

Weather July 29, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny and hot skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 29, 2025

“My name is Jesse. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tabby domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 29, 2025

“My name is Felix, and 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 male black/white pointer. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Food and Restaurants July 28, 2025

Keegan’s Irish Pub now open in downtown Acworth

Downton Acworth’s dining scene has gained a new player. Friday marked a ribbon-cutting for Keegan’s Irish Pub, 4815A South Main, which opened earlier this month. Mayor Tommy Allegood and a…

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Powder Springs July 28, 2025

Report and photos from Powder Springs Back to School Bash

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Powder Springs Back to School Bash: The Powder Springs Back to School Bash at the Ron Anderson…

Weather July 28, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 28, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 28, 2025, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Food Safety July 28, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 18 to July 24

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Mableton July 28, 2025

Report and photos from Mableton Back to School BBQ

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Mableton Back to School BBQ. Kudos to the Mableton Pastors Collective, Cobb County Sheriff’s Department, and HOPE…

Weather July 28, 2025

Heat advisory in effect for metro Atlanta Monday; up to 109 F heat index expected

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Monday, July 28, 2025. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The heat index is expect to…

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Crime & Public Safety July 31, 2025

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