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

News, Transportation September 6, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and 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. The primary impacts of…

Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Opinion September 6, 2026

Polls vs Prediction Markets in Georgia’s Governor and Senate Races

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Polls show a close race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson running for Governor, and a slight lead for…

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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County and Most of Georgia Face Heat Advisory and Severe Storm Threat Sunday

A Heat Advisory and the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms will affect much of north and central Georgia Sunday, with triple-digit heat index values followed by storms capable of…

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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County Included in Sunday’s North Georgia Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County, until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees and…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 5, 2026

54 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 54 new business licenses in the latest reporting period, with businesses ranging from health care and personal services to construction, food service, technology and retail. These are…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 5, 2026

Cobb and Acworth police investigate fatal accident on Lake Acworth Drive

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Acworth and Cobb County police are investigating a…

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants September 5, 2026

Kupcakerie expanding to Smyrna

Photo above: cupcakes from Kupcakerie’s Instagram page, used with permission By Mark Woolsey Those with a desire to pair artisan cakes/pastries with fine coffees should sit up and take notice….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 5, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Did You Catch This Week’s Stories?

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending September 4 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

Weather September 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a high near 98 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Transportation & Development September 11, 2026