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Pets and Pet Adoption August 17, 2026

“My name is Lil Bit, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 17, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Government & Politics August 17, 2026

Two Minutes Now Can Save Your Vote in November: Check Your Registration Today

Third in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. MARIETTA, August 17, 2026…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 17, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 2 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community August 17, 2026

Boy Scout Troop 22 Holds Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the quarterly cleanup of Cooper Lake Road by Boy Sc Boy Scout Troop # 22 conducted their quarterly cleanup…

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News, Weather August 17, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.79 a gallon as crude oil climbs

Georgia gas prices rose again this week, with drivers paying an average of $3.79 a gallon for regular gasoline as higher crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the war in…

Weather August 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, August 17, 2026, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Dangerous Heat, Strong Storms Possible Across North Georgia Monday

Dangerous heat and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across north and central Georgia Monday, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of…

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News, Weather August 17, 2026

Metro Atlanta Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of central and north Georgia until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 16, 2026

47 New Cobb County Businesses Include Restaurants and Retail

The 47 new businesses licensed in Cobb County over the past week include restaurants, health and wellness services, construction trades, professional services, fitness, retail and other categories, with Marietta addresses…

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Health & Wellness August 21, 2026