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Business & Economy, Local Business April 26, 2026

Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April

Cobb County recorded 44 new business licenses during the past week, with a notable mix of service-based startups, health-related providers, and personal care businesses. Marietta continues to anchor much of…

Weather April 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, April 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History April 25, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…

Cobb weather May 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

A tabby/white kitten sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

“My name is Rose. 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 female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tri-color Australian shepherd with someone at his back

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

“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 female tri-color Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 25, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation April 25, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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News, Weather April 25, 2026

Scattered showers possible in metro Atlanta Saturday, providing relief from the drought

Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia calls for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight, with additional isolated to scattered storms expected Saturday through Thursday. Severe weather is not…

Education, News April 24, 2026

Cobb school board approves extending state teacher bonus to all district employees

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board unanimously approved using $7.6 million from the district’s fund balance to extend Gov. Brian Kemp’s teacher bonus to all non-temporary employees. According…

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News, Transportation May 30, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026