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Government & Politics, Local government May 30, 2026

Agreements between Cobb County and Mableton for police and other services approved

At its Tuesday evening meeting the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved four intergovernmental agreements between Cobb County and the City of Mableton: law enforcement services, DOT services, stormwater management,…

News, Transportation May 27, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 27?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Government & Politics, Local government May 22, 2026

Cobb County Chairwoman Discusses Economy and Housing Needs in State of County Address

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discussed economic success, advances in social and human service programs and the need for affordable housing at the annual…

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Cobb County Explained May 20, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Georgia’s Open Records Act gives residents…

News, Transportation May 20, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 20?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Volunteers with the Queen Mill Road litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 17, 2026

Volunteers Join Queen Mill Road Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup Effort

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Queen Mill Neighbors Adopt-A-Mile letter cleanup: The Queen Mill Neighbors conducted their quarterly Adopt-A-Mile littercleanup of the two-mile…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics May 13, 2026

BOC Chairwoman Cupid raises objections to law stripping party affiliation from offices in largest counties under Black leadership

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is expressing her displeasure over HB 369, the measure which turns elections for several key offices in Cobb and…

News, Transportation May 13, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 13?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

News, Transportation May 6, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 6?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Boy Scout Troop 22 litter cleanup group photo with orange litter bags and yellow safety vests

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 5, 2026

Scouts Remove 16 Bags of Trash From Cooper Lake Road in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Boy Scout Troop # 22 litter cleanup of their adopted mile ofCooper Lake Road: Boy Scout Troop #…

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Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Medicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 26, 2026 A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government more than $342 million…

Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Nurses warn that new interpretation of Georgia law will mean less care for rural communities

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 25, 2026 Key points The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued new guidance interpreting…

Science & Technology June 26, 2026

More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 26, 2026 Key points A new report from the state auditor’s office found…

Environment June 26, 2026

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

by Joe Árvai, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million…

Government & Politics June 26, 2026

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

by Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Did the founders of the United States intend…