Cobb County

Group photo of Atlanta Latino Lions Club voluteers at their cleanup of Windy Hill Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 26, 2026

Windy Hill Road Gets Cleanup From Atlanta Latino Lions Club

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Atlanta Latino Lions Club’s cleanup of Windy Hill Road in Marietta: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club conduct their…

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News, Weather August 26, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Wednesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms could bring hazardous weather to north and central Georgia Wednesday afternoon, including Cobb County, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall possible. Additional thunderstorms…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 25, 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….

Dancers at the Cobb County Internation Festival

Community Life August 25, 2026

Report with photos from the Cobb County International Festival

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Cobb County International Festival: Thank you very much to Commissioner Chairwoman Cupid and Cobb County PARKS Dept for…

Air Quality, Weather & Environment August 25, 2026

How does the Air Quality Index work?

The color-coded air quality scale is a quick way to show whether outdoor air is healthy to breathe. The scale runs from green for good air quality to maroon for…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Air Quality, Weather & Environment August 25, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert Aug. 25

For the second day in a row, metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, is under a Code Orange air quality alert. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 24, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.81 as Middle East conflict pressures oil markets

Georgia gas prices continued to climb this week, reaching an average of $3.81 per gallon for regular gasoline as ongoing conflict in the Middle East puts pressure on global oil…

Environment August 24, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta for Monday afternoon

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Monday, August 24. What is in…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government August 23, 2026

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the…

News, Weather August 23, 2026

Georgia weather outlook includes storm threat Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms could develop across Central Georgia late Sunday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts possible in stronger storms, according to the National Weather Service. Additional isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Ulises Hernandez has had health coverage through Medicaid for as…

Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Bottoms is vowing to expand Medicaid. But has the longtime Democratic priority lost its zip?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms stood outside the DeKalb County elections headquarters facing…

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…