Cobb County

News, Weather October 9, 2026

Georgia Power prepares for possible Hurricane Isaias outages

According to a company press release, Georgia Power is preparing crews and resources for potential power outages this weekend as Hurricane Isaias threatens portions of its service territory with damaging…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 9, 2026

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

This Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports October 9, 2026

Finding Atlanta’s 2026 Baseball Successes, As Well As Their Achilles’ Heel

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Atlanta Braves took a major step forward in the 2026 season, a bounce back season from their 2025 stumble….

Crime & Public Safety October 7, 2026

Mableton selects Anita Allen as first police chief

Mableton has selected Anita Allen as its first police chief as the city prepares to launch its own police department, with full operations targeted for June 1, 2027. The Mableton…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 7, 2026

Which Cobb Creek Runs Through It?

In addition to an extensive network of trails and greenways, Cobb County enjoys a river and many creeks. But how much do you know about the county’s waterways? The Cobb…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents October 7, 2026

Cobb Police Investigate Fatal Multi-vehicle Crash on I-285

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police continue trying to untangle what happened in a multi-vehicle wreck which killed one person Saturday night. Investigators say a black 2006 Ford-150 was traveling east…

Art October 7, 2026

Smyrna History Museum Showcases Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County resident for much of her adult life. Nellie Mae Rowe’s path echoes the life of many African-American woman in the early 20th century. Born…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

News, Weather October 7, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias Could Affect Metro Atlanta By Friday

Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes to north and central Georgia from Friday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 5, 2026

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? Take the quiz!

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…

Music October 5, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with American Tapestry, Featuring 2026 Broadcaster of the Year Condace Pressley

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about the upcoming opening of its 2026-2027 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) opens its 2026–27 season with American Tapestry on…

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News, Weather October 9, 2026