Cobb County

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…

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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…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents August 23, 2026

Cartersville man killed in I-75 crash with tractor-trailer near I-575

[The Cobb County Courier has the policy of omitting the names of survivors of traffic incident that are still under investigation] A 26-year-old Cartersville man was killed early Saturday when…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 22, 2026

47 New Business Licenses Recorded in Cobb County

Cobb County issued 47 new business licenses between Aug. 16 and Aug. 23, with the latest list spanning businesses in health care, beauty services, professional services, construction, education, transportation and…

Community Life August 22, 2026

Kennesaw opens registration for 2026 Scarecrows on Main display

The City of Kennesaw announced on its website it is inviting residents, businesses and community organizations to get creative for the city’s seventh annual Scarecrows on Main, with registration open…

Government & Politics, Local government August 22, 2026

Powder Springs seeks public input on railroad crossing study through Aug. 25

Powder Springs residents and businesses have until Tuesday, Aug. 25, to weigh in on a proposal that could reshape three railroad crossings along the Powder Springs-Dallas Road corridor. The city…

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Government & Politics, Local government August 22, 2026

Marietta property tax bills to be mailed August 26

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website: The City of Marietta announces that 2026 City of Marietta property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed beginning…

Chonk, a tabby cat, stares upward at the camera with narrow green eyes

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 22, 2026

Good Mews and An Ode to Chonk

Photo above: Roger, aka “Chonk”, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] I ride my bike…

News, Weather August 22, 2026

Georgia Faces Isolated Thunderstorms Saturday Afternoon, Mostly in South Georgia

North and central Georgia face isolated thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, with storms possible in portions of south Central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog is also possible through…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 21, 2026

What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 2 of the quiz

Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026