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Weather May 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, May 4, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Crime & Public Safety May 4, 2026

Cobb County police investigate deadly East Cobb standoff

By Mark Woolsey Two people are dead in a Cobb County SWAT standoff which developed after officers stopped by an East Cobb home on a welfare check call. The officers…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development May 4, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise 23 cents over past week, adding pressure to household budgets

Georgia drivers continue to feel the strain of high fuel prices as the statewide average for regular gasoline holds at $3.85 per gallon, offering little relief amid an already expensive…

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News, Weather May 4, 2026

Drought relief for Georgia possible with Wednesday, Thursday rain

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia calls for isolated to scattered thunderstorms Wednesday into Thursday, with the highest chances across north Georgia. A few strong storms could…

Crime & Public Safety May 3, 2026

Cobb attorney arrested for alleged pandering, sexual battery

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Weather May 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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News, Weather May 3, 2026

High Fire Danger Expected Across North and Parts of Central Georgia Sunday

High fire danger conditions are expected Sunday afternoon into the evening across north and portions of central Georgia, where low humidity and dry fuels could increase the risk of outdoor…

History May 2, 2026

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 2, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

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Education, News May 2, 2026

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School Acquires Smyrna Property to Expand Campus and Support Future Growth

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School distributed the following announcement about its aquisition of property at Daniel Street and Cooper Lake Road: St. Benedict’s Episcopal School has acquired property at the corner…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 9, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

By Larry Felton Johnson Of the evergreen quizzes that we post periodically about Cobb County this one has drawn the most traffic. I’m not sure exactly why, but I don’t…

Opinion May 9, 2026

We Do A Lot For Mom But We Should Do More For Mothers

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Americans spend quite a lot on Mom for Mother’s Day. But as a country, we could be doing a lot…

News, Transportation May 9, 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

NOTE: The full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road previously announced for this weekend has been postponed due to…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

Full lane closures on I-285 postponed due to weather reports

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the scheduled full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road has been postponed…

Weather May 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…