Cobb County

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents August 30, 2026

Driver seriously injured in I-75 crash near Shiloh Road in Cobb County

A driver was seriously injured early Saturday after a pickup truck hauling a car trailer left I-75 and struck several trees near Shiloh Road, Cobb County police said. The crash…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 29, 2026

Cobb issues 57 new business licenses over the past week

Cobb County issued 57 new business licenses between Aug. 23 and Aug. 30, with the latest list spanning businesses ranging from health care and professional services to contractors, food businesses,…

Crime & Public Safety August 29, 2026

Execution Scheduled for Man Convicted in West Cobb Murders

By Mark Woolsey A new execution date has been set for Stacey Humphreys, who was convicted of murder in the killings of two real estate agents in West Cobb in…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Crime & Public Safety August 29, 2026

Mableton Hires Kerry Stallings as First Public Safety Director

By Mark Woolsey The City of Mableton has hired its first public safety director. Council members voted 5-1 Wednesday night to hire Dr. Kerry Stallings. The vote followed strong praise…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 28, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County Public Library (Part 3)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Public Library is a fantastic resource for residents. Although book checkout is still an important part of its mission, modern libraries are so…

Community Life, Libraries August 28, 2026

Marble Roller Coasters and North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY COASTS INTO FALL One may not think it, but marbles will signify the coming of fall this September at North Cobb Regional Library….

Group photo: the 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Business & Economy, Local Business August 27, 2026

Cobb Chamber, SelectCobb announce 2026 Employer Excellence Certification recipients

PHOTO ABOVE: The 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Fourteen employers earned gold, silver or…

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Arts & Culture, Dance August 27, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Opens its New Season with Passion & Pride, a Bold Tribute to Spirit and Romance

Photo above courtesy of the Atlanta Ballet The season-opening program brings together three distinct works exploring love, artistry and celebration The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement about its 2026-2027…

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News, Weather August 27, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Warns of Localized Flash Flooding

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with heavy rainfall potentially causing isolated flash flooding. Storm chances will continue Friday through the weekend, and thunderstorms…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 26, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026