Cobb County

A map of the Town Center area, a roughly round-shaped mall flanked on the east and west by interstate highways

Business & Economy, Local Business August 20, 2026

Town Center Community to preview 30-year vision at State of the District

Town Center Community announced in a press release that it will offer a first look at its 30-Year Vision Master Plan and kick off a campaign celebrating three decades of…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports August 20, 2026

What Atlanta Needs For A Deep Run In The MLB Playoffs

By Zach Tures, Sports Management & Business Student, Mercer University and John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Since the Braves moved to Cobb County, they’ve won a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 19, 2026

How much do you know about health care in Cobb County? Take Part 1 of our quiz series

Health care is a critical part of the life of any county or city. But how much do you know about how health care is delivered in Cobb County? The…

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

Weather & Environment August 19, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta Today

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Wednesday, August 19. What is in…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Expands Access to Blood Pressure Checks

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Increases Access to Blood Pressure Checks Throughout Cobb & Douglas Counties with Local Partners Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following news release about…

Rendering of the Standard at Kennesaw, a multi-story off-campus student housing complex

Transportation & Development August 19, 2026

Landmark Breaks Ground on off-campus Kennesaw Student Housing, contributes 10K to Cobb Collaborative

Rendering above provided by Landmark Properties According to a company press release, Landmark Properties and an affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners have broken ground on The Standard at Kennesaw, a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 18, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

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News, Weather August 18, 2026

Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Indices Up to 109 in Georgia Tuesday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of central Georgia until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat indices up to 109 degrees possible. Residents across north and central Georgia should…

Boy Scout Troop 22 group shot at cleanup of Cooper Lake Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 17, 2026

Boy Scout Troop 22 Holds Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the quarterly cleanup of Cooper Lake Road by Boy Sc Boy Scout Troop # 22 conducted their quarterly cleanup…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Dangerous Heat, Strong Storms Possible Across North Georgia Monday

Dangerous heat and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across north and central Georgia Monday, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of…

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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…