Cobb County

Crime & Public Safety May 28, 2026

Cobb police fatally shoot armed shoplifting suspect at Town Center Mall

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police fatally shot an armed shoplifting suspect at Town Center Mall on Wednesday. Police were called to the scene just before 2 p.m. A spokesman for…

Community Life May 28, 2026

Smyrna announces World Cup celebrations

The City of Smyrna distributed the following announcement about its scheduled events to celebrate the World Cup: The City of Smyrna is getting ready to celebrate all things soccer! First…

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News, Weather May 28, 2026

More scattered thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face isolated to scattered thunderstorms today, with locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds possible, followed by more storm chances Friday through Tuesday. The National…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 27, 2026

Cobb County Certifies May 19 Primary Election Results

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration has certified the results of the May 19 primary vote in the county. Approval came on a 4-0 vote…

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News, Weather May 27, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Through Next Tuesday

First we have extended drought, now the weather in metro Atlanta seems to have shifted to endless rain. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and through…

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Cobb County Explained May 26, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What Does the Cobb County Medical Examiner Do?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. A popular type of crime fiction,…

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News, Weather May 26, 2026

Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Through Tuesday Night

Flood Watch Continues A Flood Watch remains in effect for west Georgia and much of north Georgia through late Tuesday evening, with locally heavy rainfall increasing the risk of flash…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development May 26, 2026

Georgia gas prices hold steady as Memorial Day travelers head home

Georgia drivers heading home from Memorial Day weekend faced steady but still elevated gas prices, with the statewide average for regular unleaded on Monday, May 25, stood at $3.99 per…

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development May 25, 2026

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz

Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…

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Cobb County Explained May 25, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What is a Comprehensive Plan? And why does it matter?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you’ve ever attended a zoning…

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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…