Cobb County

Health Care June 25, 2023

Free eyeglasses for children and teens via Cobb Library’s Vision To Learn program

The Cobb County Public Library Vision To Learn (VTL) program provides eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge to the children and their families for students ages 5 to…

Immigration April 18, 2023

The Robust Perseverance of a Mexican Immigrant Worker

Immobilized by a construction accident. Abandoned by an employer. The only things left are self-advocacy, the love for one’s family that transcends borders, and small moments of uplifting kindness. By…

Headlights of two approaching cars through thick fog

Climate and Weather April 4, 2023

Take Extra Caution: Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Cobb County for morning of April 4

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties on April 4, 2023. The advisory is in effect until 11…

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Climate and Weather March 29, 2023

Wednesday Afternoon Brings Risk of Fire Danger in Cobb County

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning of high fire danger in Cobb County and other parts of the region on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29…

Smyrna March 19, 2023

Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s Garden Tour returns on Saturday, May 6, 2023

If you’re looking for a Spring event when the freezing weather we’ve been having here in Cobb County has finally past, and you’re beginning to get the gardening urge, Keep…

Climate and Weather March 16, 2023

A freeze warning is in effect for Cobb County until Thursday, March 16 10 a.m.

The freeze warning issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Thursday, March 16 continues until 10 a.m. What is in the statement? The statement gives the…

Transportation February 19, 2023

Cobb Board of Commissioners opposes proposed increase in allowable weights of trucks and their loads

In a unanimous vote at its February 14 meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution opposing a bill that would increase the weight allowed for trucks and…

Weather January 8, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and other North Georgia counties: Sunday, January 8

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Sunday, January 8, 2023, due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms. What…

Transportation November 18, 2022

Major changes on Macland Road as Macland Circle closes to traffic for three months, section of Macland Road shifts onto newly constructed lanes

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the closure of Macland Circle and daytime lane closures on Macland Road this Saturday. The press release for the work describes the scope and…

Climate and Weather June 19, 2022

High fire danger in Cobb County, Sunday June 19

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement that warns of high danger of fire in Cobb County and other Georgia counties on Juneteenth (Sunday June 19) due to…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2025

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