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Crime & Public Safety August 6, 2026

Cobb police to hold town hall meetings on Automatic License Plate Readers (aka Flock cameras)

By Mark Woolsey The controversy over Flock Safety cameras-automated license plate readers and vehicle trackers-will get a further airing in Cobb County. At a Wednesday news conference, Board of Commissioners…

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

Community, Things to Do August 6, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 7 to Sunday, August 9

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 7, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 6, 2026

How much do you know about museums in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Museums in Cobb County: Part 1 Cobb County is home to a number of fascinating museums ranging from fine arts, to history, to aviation. The quiz…

Weather August 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 6, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Through Weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms this afternoon and…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2026

“My name is Frenchy. 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 female fawn brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2026

“My name is Star, 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 female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Letters to the Editor August 5, 2026

Letter to the Editor: “What’s the rush city hall?”

Dear Editor, A self-storage facility is seeking approval for an 18 megawatts data center in Franklin Gateway, a marginalized community in Marietta. Elected officials tout this proposal as a “win-win”…

Education August 5, 2026

The origin of Kennesaw State University

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] As of the fall of 2025, Kennesaw State University had an…

Ribbon-cutting for KSU's Summit II student housing

Education, News August 5, 2026

Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II

[This article and the accompanying photos first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 8, 2026