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Environment August 24, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta for Monday afternoon

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Monday, August 24. What is in…

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News, Weather August 24, 2026

Thunderstorm Chances Continue in Georgia Through Friday

Isolated thunderstorms could bring frequent lightning and gusty winds to parts of south-central Georgia Monday afternoon, with additional isolated to scattered storms possible across portions of north and central Georgia…

Weather August 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Weather August 23, 2026

Georgia weather outlook includes storm threat Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms could develop across Central Georgia late Sunday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts possible in stronger storms, according to the National Weather Service. Additional isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

History August 23, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna Georgia’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 22, 2026

47 New Business Licenses Recorded in Cobb County

Cobb County issued 47 new business licenses between Aug. 16 and Aug. 23, with the latest list spanning businesses in health care, beauty services, professional services, construction, education, transportation and…

Chonk, a tabby cat, stares upward at the camera with narrow green eyes

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 22, 2026

Good Mews and An Ode to Chonk

Photo above: Roger, aka “Chonk”, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] I ride my bike…

Weather August 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Weather August 22, 2026

Georgia Faces Isolated Thunderstorms Saturday Afternoon, Mostly in South Georgia

North and central Georgia face isolated thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, with storms possible in portions of south Central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog is also possible through…

A tri-color American pit bull terrier standing beside a person

Pets and Pet Adoption August 21, 2026

“My name is Deuce. 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 American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Labor September 7, 2026

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though…

Labor September 7, 2026

Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst…

Economy September 7, 2026

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 7, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Immigration September 7, 2026

What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals…