Cobb by the numbers

A color-coded map of Cobb County showing where population densities are the highest

Cobb County December 24, 2021

What part of Cobb County has the highest density?

The U.S. Census Bureau has released a set of data visualization tools for the 2020 census to examine the population traits of areas down to the census tract level. Census…

Cobb County November 24, 2021

Cobb’s employment grew 7.6 percent between 2020 and 2021

Cobb has 366,000 employees within the county as of the second quarter of 2021 figures, growing by 7.6 percent over the same quarter in 2020. The Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Screenshot of interactive map. The figures represented in the map are in table form within the article

From the Editor April 21, 2021

Poverty rate in Cobb County

In this article I’ll present a color-coded interactive map that contains data on the poverty rate in Cobb County within each census tract. If you want to skip the explanations…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

October Pet Adoption: Why Autumn is a Great Time to Welcome a New Furry Family Member

Photo above from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist October is not just a month for falling leaves and…

Cobb County October 3, 2023

Pedestrian fatally injured when hit by driver at Austell Road and Austell Circle

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a pedestrian fatality on…

Cobb County October 3, 2023

Judicial Council of Georgia give Cobb Magistrate and Probate courts top marks

Cobb County Magistrate and Probate courts were both recognized by the Judicial Council of Georgia for “exceptional caseload management,” the county announced in a press release. The website of the…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Valentine, and I could certainly be a loving addition to your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tri-color mixed breed. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Look closely. You WILL adopt me, you WILL adopt me …”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female gray/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…