Cobb County

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

Environment August 12, 2024

Second day in a row for code orange air quality in metro Atlanta.

For the second day in a row, the air quality in metro Atlanta is expected to be poor this afternoon. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business August 3, 2024

35 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over the week ending August 2

Here are the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 3, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Transportation July 26, 2024

Lane closures on I-20 in Cobb Douglas and Fulton beginning this evening, Friday, July 26

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-20 in Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties beginning tonight, Friday July 26, and lasting through the weekend. The press release…

An image representing extreme heat on a city street

Climate and Weather July 5, 2024

Heat index of 100 to 107 expected across north and central Georgia Friday

Heat index values of 100 to 107 degrees are expected Friday July 5 across north and central Georgia. Scattered thunderstorms are also expected. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 4, 2024

Heat advisory for Independence Day in Georgia

It’s going to be a scorcher on Independence Day in north and central Georgia, with the heat index expected to be above 105. The National Weather Service issued a heat…

The sun beats down on a group of people cycling and walking on a suburban stree

Climate and Weather July 1, 2024

Heat index of over 105 is expected for central Georgia on Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday, July 1, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A heat advisory is in effect…

Climate and Weather June 26, 2024

Code Orange alert in Atlanta for the second day in a row: unhealthy air quality on June 26

For the second day in a row, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta. The alert is…

Climate and Weather June 25, 2024

Very high heat index in Georgia expected to continue through next Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, June 25. The outlook includes the possibility of…

A split image with thundercloud on the left, scorching heat in an urban setting on the right

Climate and Weather June 16, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb & region: scattered storms, scorching heat index

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday, June 16, covering Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. This afternoon, isolated to scattered thunderstorms…

Business May 18, 2024

32 new business licenses issued by Cobb County the week ending Friday May 17

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending May 17, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

« 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 22 »

Daily newsletter signup

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News