Cobb County

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 21, 2026

How much do you know about cemeteries in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson We all die sooner or later, and while we hope it’s later rather than sooner, most of us will be interred in cemeteries. Cemeteries aren’t only…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 20, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…

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Crime & Public Safety July 19, 2026

Cobb County Attorney Among Four Indicted in Alleged Jail Contraband Scheme

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

News, Weather July 18, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat Expected Across Georgia Today

Scattered thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and the potential for localized flash flooding are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Storms this afternoon…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 16, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

News, Weather July 16, 2026

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat in Georgia

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 15, 2026

How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson A smoothly running transportation system is necessary for a good quality of life in a populous county, an in a county as large as Cobb, well-maintained…

News, Weather July 15, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Thunderstorms and Rising Heat Through Weekend

Georgia weather today includes thunderstorms, with triple-digit heat index later in week Isolated and scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today through the weekend, bringing the potential…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 14, 2026

How much do you know about Six Flags Over Georgia? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton is not only a major entertainment destination in Cobb County, it’s also a major employer, and has provided summer jobs…

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Health & Wellness July 21, 2026

A Deloitte-Run System Denied Medicaid Benefits for Michigan’s Disabled. Now Trump’s Law Piles On.

This article by Rachana Pradhan, Samantha Liss, and Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 21, 2026 Marie Noon takes eight medications a day. One…

Environment July 21, 2026

The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.

by Alex Brown, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2026 The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where…

Economy July 21, 2026

Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on several Canadian…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump used a nationally televised address on July 16, 2026, to…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

by Adam Stanaland, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary…