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An image of the front page of the Marietta Helicon, a 19th Century Cobb County newspaper

Cobb County July 29, 2025

Cobb County’s two earliest newspapers: the Marietta Advocate and the Marietta Helicon

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an updated and expanded version of an article we published during December of 2024] I have a fascination with old newspapers. As a journalist,…

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Libraries July 29, 2025

South Cobb Library Eases Summer With Laser Focus and Organization

By Kelly Johnson Following the start of the new school year on the 4th, South Cobb Regional Library has a couple of interesting events scheduled for August. One offers a…

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Nonprofits July 29, 2025

Cobb Community Foundation highlights tomorrow deadline for nonprofits to join fundraising boost

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb Community Foundation says the deadline’s fast approaching for nonprofits to apply to take part in their annual “Match Magic: Cobb’s Holiday Giveathon.” initiative. Organizations have…

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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…

Crowd scene at Powder Springs Back to School Bash

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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