Cobb County

Group photo of volunteers at the Concord Covered Bridge litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 20, 2026

Mableton volunteers remove 24 bags of litter near Concord Covered Bridge

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup in the Concord Covered Bridge area: The Friends of The Covered Bridge got an early start…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government April 20, 2026

Marietta council members schedule Ward 3, Ward 5 and Ward 6 town hall meetings in late April

Marietta City Council members Daniel Gaddis, André L. Sims and M. Carlyle Kent will host separate town hall meetings for residents in Wards 3, 6 and 5 during the final…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 20, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall Again as Statewide Relief Continues Despite Global Uncertainty

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend downward statewide, offering a measure of stability even as…

News, Weather April 20, 2026

Dry Conditions Trigger Continuing Fire Danger Alert Across North and Central Georgia

A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across northeast Georgia, with a Fire Danger Statement covering the rest of north and central Georgia as dangerously dry…

Community Life, Things to Do April 19, 2026

Cobb PARKS posts summer camp schedule for 2026

If you’re looking for a summer camp experience for your kids, and want to keep in local, Cobb PARKS has something for the interests of nearly every child or teen….

Business & Economy, Local Business April 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 47 New Business Licenses in Mid-April Report

Cobb County recorded 47 new business licenses issued between April 12 and April 19, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of service-based startups, contractors, and consumer-facing businesses. The latest batch shows…

News, Weather April 19, 2026

Red Flag Warning Issued Across Georgia, High Danger of Wildfires

A Red Flag Warning is in effect across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, signaling dangerous fire weather conditions driven by very dry air and elevated fire…

Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl present $10,000 check to Meals on Wheels

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 18, 2026

Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event

By Mark Woolsey A pair of well-known 70s and 80s TV stars came to Cobb County this week to discuss the ins and outs of bread. For a very good…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 18, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

This latest Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a…

drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

News, Weather April 18, 2026

What percentage of Cobb County is affected by the drought?

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire…

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Crime & Public Safety May 1, 2026