Cobb County

Two golfers at East Cobb Lions Club tournament

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 29, 2026

East Cobb Lions Club tournament held at Indian Hills Golf Club

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the East Cobb Lions Club annual golf tournament: The East Cobb Lions Club successfully hosted its Annual Golf Tournament…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants April 29, 2026

J. Alexander’s opens at The Battery Atlanta, Great Big Game Show to debut May 9

J. Alexander’s is now open at The Battery Atlanta, adding a modern American restaurant to the mixed-use destination’s dining lineup as Great Big Game Show prepares to open May 9…

History April 28, 2026

How it began: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

A calculator, paper currency and a tax form

Cobb County Explained April 28, 2026

Cobb County Explained: Millage Rates and When Public Hearings Are Required

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Millage rates determine how much property…

drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

News, Weather April 28, 2026

Georgia Under Water Restrictions Amid Extreme Drought

By Mark Woolsey The worsening Georgia drought has led to a statewide response from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The EPD Monday declared a statewide Drought Response Level 1 for…

A diagonally split screen with fog and houses on one side, thunderclouds with lightning on the other

News, Weather April 26, 2026

Fog and Thunderstorms in Forecast for North and Central Georgia This Week

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, with patchy dense fog reducing visibility this morning and isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible Sunday through Thursday. Storms…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 26, 2026

Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April

Cobb County recorded 44 new business licenses during the past week, with a notable mix of service-based startups, health-related providers, and personal care businesses. Marietta continues to anchor much of…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 24, 2026

Fire Danger Alert Issued Across North and Central Georgia Friday

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for portions of north and east Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low humidity will support high fire danger…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 24, 2026

Cobb Chamber to honor top small businesses at 2026 awards luncheon in May

The Cobb Chamber will continue its Marquee Monday series on May 11 with the 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards, celebrating the achievements and contributions of leading small businesses…

Uncategorized April 23, 2026

Early Morning Fire Hits Kennesaw Apartment Complex

By Mark Woolsey Fire heavily damaged a building at a Kennesaw apartment complex early Wednesday, but all residents were able to get out. The department says arriving fire crews found…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 15, 2026