Cobb County

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government June 19, 2026

Mableton Town Hall Draws Debate Over Proposed Police Department

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting Photo: Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson The town hall meeting Monday evening in the auditorium of…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

News, Weather June 18, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Wind Advisory From Thursday Evening Through Friday Morning

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that goes into effect this evening, Thursday, June 18, and extends into Friday morning. Bonus for the more weather-curious among you ……

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News, Weather June 18, 2026

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta Through Friday Night

Flood Watch remains in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday through late Friday night for a large portion of central and north Georgia, including metro Atlanta. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall…

News, Weather June 17, 2026

Flood watch in effect for much of Georgia from Thursday morning through late Friday night

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of north, central and west-central Georgia from Thursday morning through late Friday night as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected across…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 16, 2026

A new quiz about the City of Smyrna: Part 1

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? This is a new version…

The Pollinator Garden at River Line Park

Environment June 16, 2026

Pollinator garden walkthrough and document shredding are on the latest Keep Smyrna Beautiful schedule

Pollinators, Litter Cleanups, Document Shredding and the Recycle Center are highlights of the latest Keep Smyrna Beautiful schedule Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: Bees &…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 15, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Kennesaw State University (Part 1)?

Over the decades since its founding in the 1960s, Kennesaw State grew from a small community college to one of Georgia’s major research institutions.But how much do you really know…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 14, 2026

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

This 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 regular…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 14, 2026

Cobb County’s 38 New Licenses Include Bookstore, Snack Shop, Nonprofits

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between June 7 and June 14, with a mix of service providers, retail concepts, nonprofit organizations, healthcare businesses and real estate ventures. New…

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News, Weather June 14, 2026

Scattered Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Sunday

Scattered thunderstorms, including a few severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has placed…

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Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much…

Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a…

Education July 1, 2026

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As more Americans consider whether a college degree is worth it, the rising cost…

International July 1, 2026

As key trade talks start, the US‑Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

by Pamela K. Starr, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most Americans understand that their avocado toast and…

Justice July 1, 2026

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence

by Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected…