Cobb County

A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food insecurities, as part of a 9/11 Day of Service community support event on September 11, 2026. (Lockheed Martin photo by Thinh D. Nguyen)

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026

Lockheed Martin Volunteers support 9/11 Day of Service to help neighbors in need

PHOTO ABOVE: A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 13, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 13, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses Sept. 6-13

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, 2026, covering businesses ranging from restaurants and professional services to contractors, health care providers, retailers and automotive…

A exterior shot of Lulu Belle, a fitness center in a cottage-style house

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 12, 2026

LuLu Belle – Small Studio. Big Energy. Strong Women

Photo credit: Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] There are gyms, and then there is…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 11, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 3 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…

Government & Politics, Local government September 11, 2026

Mableton appoints Public Safety Director Anthony Kerry Stallings to serve simultaneously as interim police chief

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mableton City Council appointed Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, who currently serves as Public…

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News, Weather September 11, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

The National Weather Service warns that scattered to numerous thunderstorms could affect north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. The main…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 10, 2026

How much do you know about celebrities from Cobb County? Take our quiz and find out

Many famous people were born in, raised in, or now reside in Cobb County. Check your knowledge of Cobb celebrities by taking the ten-question quiz below. At the bottom of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 9, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Mableton? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton is the newest city in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? This is Part 2 of the quiz. To take Part…

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

Government & Politics, Local government September 9, 2026

Mableton council agenda includes appointment of interim police chief

The Mableton City Council will meet at 6:30 this evening, Wednesday September 9 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168. A work session will precede the regular…

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Justice October 23, 2026

A pregnant mom let her 5‑year‑old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry

by Jennifer L. Brinkley, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg is a leafy, gated community in Virginia’s colonial-era historic…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026