Cobb County

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents October 7, 2026

Cobb Police Investigate Fatal Multi-vehicle Crash on I-285

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police continue trying to untangle what happened in a multi-vehicle wreck which killed one person Saturday night. Investigators say a black 2006 Ford-150 was traveling east…

Art October 7, 2026

Smyrna History Museum Showcases Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County resident for much of her adult life. Nellie Mae Rowe’s path echoes the life of many African-American woman in the early 20th century. Born…

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News, Weather October 7, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias Could Affect Metro Atlanta By Friday

Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes to north and central Georgia from Friday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 5, 2026

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? Take the quiz!

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…

Music October 5, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with American Tapestry, Featuring 2026 Broadcaster of the Year Condace Pressley

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about the upcoming opening of its 2026-2027 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) opens its 2026–27 season with American Tapestry on…

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Community Life October 5, 2026

Chalktoberfest Returns to Marietta Square Oct. 10-11

By Mark Woolsey The annual celebration of visual art of a fleeting nature is set for Oct.10-11 in downtown Marietta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to…

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Local Business October 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses

Cobb County issued 40 new business licenses in unincorporated areas between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2026, with the listings ranging from construction contractors and professional services to retailers, health-related…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 4, 2026

Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County’s Cities and Their History

There are seven cities in Cobb County, each one with an eventful and rich history. This is Part 1 of a series to test your knowledge of how those cities…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 4, 2026

Acworth Trail Project to Connect Neighborhoods With Downtown

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth is working on upgrading its trail system. The mayor of Acworth, members of the Board of Alderman and the Acworth Lake Authority held…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government October 3, 2026

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

The Mableton City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 30, assigning Parks and Recreation Director Travis Landrum the additional role of interim facilities and property management director. Landrum will continue…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2026