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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…

Cobb weather October 5: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

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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News, Weather October 4, 2026

Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flash Flooding to Cobb and much of north Georgia

Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through much of the night, with high rainfall rates creating the potential for…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 3, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: What Do You Remember From This Week’s News?

How closely did you follow Cobb County news this week? Test what you remember with our quiz on the local stories and decisions that made headlines. We run this quiz…

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

Government & Politics, Local government October 3, 2026

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

The Mableton City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 30, assigning Parks and Recreation Director Travis Landrum the additional role of interim facilities and property management director. Landrum will continue…

Weather October 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness October 6, 2026