Cobb County

Government & Politics, Local government May 17, 2026

Heavy Early Voting Turnout Reported Across Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Turnout was heavy across Cobb during the advance voting period leading up to the May 19 primary. According to numbers checked Saturday on the Cobb County website…

Volunteers with the Queen Mill Road litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 17, 2026

Volunteers Join Queen Mill Road Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup Effort

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Queen Mill Neighbors Adopt-A-Mile letter cleanup: The Queen Mill Neighbors conducted their quarterly Adopt-A-Mile littercleanup of the two-mile…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 16, 2026

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

Parks & Recreation, Parks in Cobb County May 15, 2026

K. Lynn Berry appointed Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area superintendent

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will soon have new leadership. The National Park Service announced Thursday that it had selected K. Lynn Berry for the job of Superintendent. She…

Cobb County Explained, Taxes & Money May 14, 2026

Cobb County Property Taxes: A Quiz

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin reportedly wrote in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy on November 13, 1789. Taxes in…

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Cobb County Explained May 14, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What Is SPLOST?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. SPLOST is one of the most…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Community Life May 14, 2026

Marietta Opens Nominations for 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal

The City of Marietta announced on its website that is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal, inviting community members to recognize individuals who have…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 13, 2026

How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County is home to a number of eateries and coffee shops, ranging from the high end cuisine to fast casual to neighborhood coffee house hangouts….

Group photo at Silver Pen Award ceremony

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 13, 2026

The Silver Pen award is presented for 2026

By John Kone, Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K The prestigious Silver Pen Award for 2026 was presented in April and May by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development May 11, 2026

Georgia gas prices remain high as drivers face rising costs due to Iran war

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices remain elevated, putting added pressure on drivers as the statewide average for regular gasoline reaches $4.05 per gallon. The latest average is…

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Health & Wellness July 1, 2026